Parisian Intrigue by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars Parisian Intrigue is the sixth book in the Notebook Mysteries series. This book is full of historic events which I enjoyed. The characters Emma, Jeremy, Dora, and Tim set of on a mystery trip when accommodations arrive at their door. They meet some mysterious […]
Sage Advice by Cori Cooper My rating: 5 of 5 stars Pyper is well-liked, and would do anything to help. She is happy to live her life, as a daughter, sister, friend, and confidante. Her latest idea: cancel the prom. When she tries to get the committee to see her side, the result is putting […]
Planting Hope by Jennifer Raines My rating: 5 of 5 stars Planting Hope is a gripping story of love, loss, hope and compassion. This is the story of Holly Cooper, a nurse who during a horrific event at work loses her close friend. She is determined to go through life, deciding to go back to […]
A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo My rating: 4 of 5 stars The first in the Vine Valley series, A Toast for Laurent centers around Phoebe and Laurent. These two were college friends, in love and had a pact: if neither of them is married […]
Sacrifice Bunt by Bree Kraemer My rating: 4 of 5 stars Zara is a strong independent woman who loves her work as a sports agent. However, there’s one person, who gets under her skin- Noah Ashe. They had a chance encounter during their college years; one she’d like to forget. When they share a kiss […]
Twisted Proposal by Victoria Saccenti My rating: 5 of 5 stars Twisted Proposal is the wonderfully written story that centers around Sienna Maynard and Ethan Ashford. Ethan has been scorned by members of Sienna’s family. When Sienna and her brother Bart come to the Seven to get backing for her design company, Ethan wants to […]
Acting Counsel by Morgana Bevan My rating: 5 of 5 stars Acting Counsel is the third in the Kings of the Screen series. Catrina Sinclair works as an associate in a law firm, and tries to follow the rules. Nathan Logan is a playboy actor who is trying to purchase a production studio. Catrina and […]
Falling Again: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay My rating: 5 of 5 stars We are back in Buckeye Falls, this time our story is about Anthony and Natalie Snyder. They have it all, he is the mayor, she has a thriving business, they have two children, and their life is perfect. Or is […]
Lap Baby: Emotional Women’s Fiction by Amy Q. Barker My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was an incredible story. I was intrigued at the beginning and boy was I taken for an emotional roller coaster ride with the survivors of a plane crash. Each survivor has coped and not always “lived” in the 20 […]
Ways to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper My rating: 4 of 5 stars I happened upon Ways to Improve Bailey, from a recommendation. This romance was light-hearted and funny. Bailey has a snarky sassiness, that I loved. Tanner, who is a more matter-of-fact guy, complements Bailey. While Bailey does not really want to go on […]
Obedience by Liza Snow My rating: 4 of 5 stars Obedience is the first in the Ties that Bind series. Cassandra has admired Chandler since she was a young girl, after seeing him perform in the circus. Her dream is to one day perform in the circus; or more precisely, perform with Chandler. Cassandra has […]
Hero Complex by Isobel Reed My rating: 4 of 5 stars Hero Complex is the third in the Bluestone series. This romance will hook you from beginning to the end. Ivy needs help with her farm. Ace is the former Marine who she hired to help. Ace comes up with a clever plan to help […]
Afflicted Love by Autumn Sand My rating: 4 of 5 stars This M/M contemporary romance is the first in a series by Autumn Sand. There are dark elements in this story that the writer prefaces the novel with a disclaimer. This book is full of emotions; lust, love, anger and hatred. The characters try to […]
Yeti Left Home by Aaron Rosenberg My rating: 4 of 5 stars Yeti Left Home was a very entertaining read. This fast-paced book had me hooked from the beginning to the end. I loved the originality of this story. Wylie, a small-town Yeti, who wishes to live his life quietly, learns that a hunter is […]
Breach of Trust by Cynthia Hamilton My rating: 5 of 5 stars Breach of Trust is another wonderful novel in the Madeline Dawkins Mystery series. This is the eighth book in the series, but reads well as a stand-alone. Maddie and Mike are back again with their team working on three different cases. Each case […]
I’ll Love You Tomorrow by Julie Navickas My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow! What a wonderful finish to the trilogy! I’ll Love You Tomorrow is Lauren and Mitch’s story. Lauren and Mitch have known each other since childhood, so marriage was a natural progression. The wedded bliss has faded; Lauren wrestles 24/7 keeping her […]
Unexpected Entanglement by C.R. Alam My rating: 5 of 5 stars After reading the first two books in the Echo Series, I was excited to read Unexpected Entanglement. Once again, C. R. Alam did not disappoint! This book had wonderful characters: Rowan Kelly and Chris Sullens. When they meet, Rowan realizes that she could use […]
Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker My rating: 5 of 5 stars Admittedly, it has been a while since I picked up a book of poetry, however; Euphoric Wonderland sounded interesting. I am glad that I did decide to read this […]
Other People’s Money by Cynthia Hamilton My rating: 5 of 5 stars Other People’s Money is wonderful well-written, suspenseful mystery, with interesting characters. While this book is part of a series; it reads well as a stand alone novel. Maddie and Mike, two private investigators are working on three investigations. Each case, reveals something peculiar […]
Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a fast-paced read, and the characters are well-written. While I admit, Cole was very irritating to me, I understand his reasons for not wanting his father to find happiness; his treatment towards Riley goes beyond the pale. […]
His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam My rating: 5 of 5 stars His Forever Muse, the second book I the Echo Series is a page- turning romance full of twists and turns that kept me hooked, from beginning to end. Brandon Rossi and Calliope Chen-Bisset have been friends since childhood. As they grew up their […]
The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Romanov Heiress is a wonderful historical fiction novel, bringing us the story of the four Romanov sisters, hiding in England after they were rescued before their certain deaths. These young women remain in hiding, but they cannot do so forever. They have […]
His Protector by Sara Vinduska My rating: 5 of 5 stars His Protector is a wonderful, romance full of suspense, courage, and strength. Jack Amborn has lost everything he loves. Ginger Carver has taken an oath to protect, Jack. The characters are well-written and the tension between the two is palpable. While I won’t give […]
Falling for You by Libby Kay My rating: 5 of 5 stars Libby Kay has taken us back to Buckeye Falls, to the lives of CeCe and Evan. Both work at Max’s diner, and while they both had a great time together at a winter festival, they both hide their true feelings from each other. […]
Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart My rating: 4 of 5 stars Ale’s Fair in Love and War is an entertaining read. The main characters, Hollis and Cash. Hollis owns a pet grooming company and Cash a brewery. To say they do not get along is an understatement. The two play pranks […]
How To Write A Historical Novel And Love It by T.L. Clark My rating: 5 of 5 stars How to Write a Historical Novel and Love it, is an excellent resource for the aspiring novelist or even a more advanced writer. TL Clark has given the reader a wonderful book with resources and tips, that […]
Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam My rating: 5 of 5 stars Echoing Hearts is a wonderful modern romance. This story is of love, friendship, trust and heartbreak, is very relatable. The characters are beautifully written and the banter between Rae and Dean is perfect. These two who come from different back rounds are more alike […]
Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher My rating: 5 of 5 stars When a young woman tries to sneak back into her family’s quarters undetected, she’s caught by a man in the shadows. Alone in the darkness, they lips are about to touch, but he is not a “ravager of maidens.” He asks for her […]
Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Savage Start was fantastic! The novella introduces us two teens, Riley and Cole who come from two very different back rounds; trying to live their lives. When Riley shows up at a party thrown by […]
Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram My rating: 3 of 5 stars When I read the synopsis of this novel, I was intrigued. While for the most part I enjoyed this book, I struggled with finishing it. However, I did and while I found the ending to be tied up too […]
