Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie My rating: 3 of 5 stars In this tale, we are told the story of the women of Sueno through the eyes of Mercy. The women live sad lives because of the ricer witch La Llorona. Mercy is determined to live her life without the interference from La Llorona. […]
Soliloquy by Janet Fogg My rating: 5 of 5 stars Erin Meyer is a concert pianist who finds herself living during World War II in German territory. This Historical Fiction book is so well written and kept me glued to the pages. The characters are wonderful. This is a a story of sadness, love, fear, […]
Operation Blackbird by Ellen Butler My rating: 5 of 5 stars Miriam is a CIA operative after the war. This book tells about how Miriam helps a rocket scientist escape East Berlin. During the escape, not everything goes as planned and Jake gets left behind. Miriam must do what she can to find him and […]
A Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann My rating: 4 of 5 stars Carina is not feeling the Christmas Spirit this year after caring for both of her ill parents and then her own battle with Covid. Carina is unhappy that only one of her children and a member of her online support group are planning […]
Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was such a fun cozy mystery! Bob has recently moved to Mysty Haven and is a journalist. His story about Bigfoot gets him fired. So, when a local man asks for his help in finding his missing gnome, Charlie, Bob agrees […]
The Second View by Leon Stevens My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is the second book in the trilogy. April and Thomas return to the wold they discovered in the first book. They have found an exit they missed the first time. More adventure awaits. View all my reviews
Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody My rating: 5 of 5 stars In the second book of this series, the Fae and mortals are in battle with one another. Chloe is in the Faerie realm to help win against the mortals. Chloe meets Quintus and is not so sure she wants to leave. […]
Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins My rating: 4 of 5 stars Lottie is living a life that is divided. She shows one side to those involved in her work life and another to those who know her best. This life leads her into a situation involving blackmail and murder. This book kept me turning pages […]
Grave Digger Academy II by C.A. King My rating: 4 of 5 stars Grave Digger Academy is not the place anyone wants to end up. Last year did not go well and they need to win the inter-academy competition to keep the academy open. Makayla and her friends need to win, but something is wrong […]
River Witch by Cheryl Burman My rating: 4 of 5 stars Hester is a farmer’s daughter who wants more out of her life. Hester meets Aaron who teaches her how to use herbs to heal. Hester is soon labeled as a witch by a man who feels he has been done wrong by her. She […]
Notebook Mysteries ~ Emma by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars An amazing read to begin this series. In this book, we meet Emma who is a sixteen year old girl like none other. Emma has been trained how to protect herself and finds herself constantly solving mysteries. Emma carries her black notebook […]
Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars These two books are cute stories about how friends may disagree on how to handle situations but can still work together. The stories are short but impactful and the illustrations are […]
Notebook Mysteries Haunted Christmas by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars Christmas time does not stop ghosts nor death. Emma decides to look into a death that has been ruled a suicide by the police. Emma’s own life may be in danger as more bodies begin to stack up. This fast paced novella […]
The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan My rating: 5 of 5 stars Angie Taylor was out with friends when a man kidnapped them. Angie escaped but her three friends were murdered. Angie is helped by an FBI agent and a dog handler and his dog as they try to rescue more women who were […]
In Plain Sight: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 8 by Valerie Davisson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Logan is happily married and enjoys playing Bella. Because of her love of animals, she decides to become a volunteer at a wildlife refuge. Logan is learning a lot and enjoying her volunteer work when she walks […]
Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars I could not put this book down!! I was on a cruise when I began this one and finished it on the way home. It was so good!!! Emma and Jeremy are in a train wreck and find there is a […]
Bake Happy by Cori Cooper My rating: 4 of 5 stars Such a good ending to an enjoyable trilogy. Cat loves baking, but things change after a surprise dinner with family. Nate is family but Cat cannot stand him. After the dinner, Cat and Nate both have their lives changed. Cat wants things back to […]
Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith My rating: 4 of 5 stars Aimee lives on the streets of New York City and works for a courier service. Aimee rides her skateboard everywhere. She spoils an assassination attempt while she is delivering some very important documents. This sets up Aimee and Qadir for a wonderful story […]
Ritual Obsession by R.L. Dunn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Bobbi is a debutante who is beginning her career as a police detective. She has to prove that she is tough and can handle what is thrown her way. There is a serial killer on the loose and he has a type…Bobbi’s type. View […]
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau My rating: 4 of 5 stars Nikola Tesla keeps his workshop a secret. Cora is chosen to work with him and discovers there are mysteries to be solved. This was a good book that kept me reading. I plan to read more by this author. View all […]
Enchanted in Time by Nikki Lynn Barrett My rating: 5 of 5 stars Roxanne takes a job as a ghost writer for Claudette who is a best selling author. Roxanne lost her husband and son in a horrible car wreck. She continues to have trouble dealing with their deaths. Things begin to change for her […]
The Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the third book in this cute series that mixes science with mermaids. Trezzie finds rocks that have patterns on them and her friend Fig teaches her how to make a magnifying glass to see them better. The […]
No Pistol Tastes the Same by Jacob Paul Patchen My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is a great read. JP is a Marine who has returned from the war in the Middle East. He has trouble coming back to his life with his wife and his son. As he struggles to adjust, everything […]
Oliver: A Story about Adoption by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars Oliver is adopted and mad at his parents. He dreams about all of the things he could be doing if he were with his biological parents. After a conversation with his parents, he realizes he is exactly where he belongs. View […]
Jake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail by Samantha Shannon My rating: 5 of 5 stars Such a cute book about learning to overcome fear. Jake is scared of something he smells in the woods. He and his friends set out to find what has scared him and learn a valuable lesson. The illustrations are […]
Deadly Sommer by Nicholas Harvey My rating: 5 of 5 stars I enjoyed this book immensely!! Nora is a rookie constable who is taken and forced to complete tasks to save the life of a woman who has been kidnapped. If Nora completes all four tasks, then she and the hostage will be released unharmed. […]
Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book for children combines mermaids and science. The mermaids learn about ice cubes through a cute story that will keep kids interested. I love books that are able to teach kids without them realizing that is what is happening!! […]
Bake Off by Cori Cooper My rating: 5 of 5 stars Bake Off was such a good book! Cat bakes at the family bakery and has some questions about her abilities. When her family gets together, GG is ready to share the stories of the family. The book is so much fun and has a […]
The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson My rating: 4 of 5 stars The school library is attacked by aliens because they want glorp. Glorp is used in the school cafeteria on hot dog day so they have come to steal it. It turns out that the school librarian knows how […]
Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was so very good!! I am excited to read the 2nd book in the series to see where it goes. Chloe is a mortal who is happy to stay where she is in the mortal world but finds herself […]
