I Am a Bold Asian Boy: A Positive Affirmation Book for Asian Boys by Yobe Qiu My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wonderful story about a boy who learns about himself and finds ways to find confidence that sometimes is hard to find. I thought the illustrations were wonderful. I liked the message this story […]
Hidden Scars by A. Akinosho My rating: 3 of 5 stars Naseer does something that leaves him angry and distancing himself from anyone who was close to him. Jade has had her life uprooted and is living in a new place with an empty heart. While working on a class project she meets Naseer, two […]
Finding the End Zone by Tam DeRudder Jackson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Jamaica Winslow catches the eye of football player Callahan O’Reilly, but she makes it clear she is not interested at all. When Jamaica is assigned to partner with Callahan over the class project, Callahan takes the opportunity to dispel the notion […]
Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 3 of 5 stars While nothing is biting at Lake Fish-or-Cut-Bait, the weather is aggressively changing everything as one fisherman is hoping to catch a fish. See what happens to the fish, frogs and other surprising elements when a storm lands in town. This was filled […]
Grave Digger Academy IV by C.A. King My rating: 4 of 5 stars Makayla is back in school and those she thought were friends are keeping a distance while new people are watching Makayla like a hawk. Makayla finds herself being called to an unknown and mystery surrounding the name Peacock has her wondering. A […]
Grave Digger Academy III by C.A. King My rating: 4 of 5 stars Mackayla is back for her third year at Grave Digger Academy and all is not what it was. The student population has dwindled to a select few. Makayla is finding this year is not what she expected and finds a few new […]
The Befallen by Cambria Williams My rating: 4 of 5 stars Sloane is on her own for selling at Market Day to return home and find the Befallen has killed her small town, including her family. Sloane gathers the courage to travel on her own, only to find life is harder and cruelty has a […]
Luna the Howling Husky Finds Her Howl by Samantha Shannon My rating: 5 of 5 stars Unlike her brothers, Luna the Husky cannot howl. Luna busies herself though and keeps active doing things she enjoys. Then she meets a little cat who struggles as well. Together they start an unlikely friendship. I thought the illustrations […]
Sea of Demons: A Dark Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Heidi Stark My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a reverse harem book featuring Devon and her men, Angel and her men. Devon’s come to terms with what her father has done, her boyfriends have her back in every way but they are […]
Necromancy the Musical by Debbie Hibbert CeCe LeBlanc is more than what she looks like, she can talk to the dead and this gift has helped her father in several cases. Off to theater camp the sixteen year old just wants to be a teenager pursuing her passion for acting. It is shortly after she […]
Fractured Hearts-Prospect by D.M. Earl My rating: 4 of 5 stars Frank (Dingo) is on a ride with Celee when they encounter danger and a puppy that Celee is determined to rescue. As they get close they both find each other turning to one another but can they learn to lean on one another and […]
My Big Red Monster by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Clever story about a monster under the bed and allowing it to drive your fear. Liked how the girl gathered the courage to confront the monster and drive away it’s power. Great illustrations and I liked the attention to details on the […]
Kneading a Winning Idea by Terri Sabol My rating: 4 of 5 stars Ben is ready to enter the annual bake off and is wondering if he should veer away from his buttermilk biscuit recipe which has gotten him second place in the past. Finding inspiration to improve his recipe. Will he figure out a […]
Faking the Fall by Libby Kay My rating: 4 of 5 stars Alice Snyder’s family are brutally honest, she would love to throw a fit and hide her head in the sand but they are right she is drifting. They want her to start taking steps to find happiness, marry, have babies even if Alice […]
The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams My rating: 4 of 5 stars Lizzie finds herself having an opportunity to vacation in Australia during Christmas after her friend finds her boyfriend cheating. She does not expect to find Jaz though. Jaz is a single dad who she finds herself connecting with. Lizzie sees a different way […]
Reckless Love: A Small Town Slow-Burn Forbidden Love Romance by K.G. Fletcher My rating: 4 of 5 stars Glen Kirby is working hard for redemption. He knows he made mistakes and has been sober trying to regain trust from those he hurt for months. Glen knows Becky Bennett is not wiling to trust him, but […]
Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid’s Guide to Safe Dog Interactions by Giselle Nevada My rating: 4 of 5 stars CJ and Lora are the owners of Porter and Midge. Porter and Midge are loveable dogs and CJ and Lora want to share the proper way of handling dogs for everyone to share […]
The Mating Haze by Brooke May My rating: 4 of 5 stars Laramie Mackenzie just watched her sister find her mate and although she is happy for her sister, she also feels like she has to continue to take care of her family. When she feels the mating call, she finds herself in front of […]
The Mating Call by Brooke May My rating: 4 of 5 stars Cheyenne Mackenzie was determined to have a different life than her mother. Her mating was nothing more than a mating and Cheyenne wants more than just the animal instinct. Years later Cheyenne feels the call and heads home, Lane Matthews is there and […]
Cruel Truths by T. Christensen My rating: 5 of 5 stars Lindy Garcia was raised to speak her mind and to follow her dreams. Wanting to become a fashion designer and when she lands a job as Cade Kingsley’s assistant at fashion company it is a dream come true. That is until her boss opens […]
Wild Lavender by Nicole Elizabeth Kelleher My rating: 5 of 5 stars Aubrianne “Anna” was given an arranged marriage with Lord Roger but his cruelty once they married was horrific. She could have cowered and survived, but she is a woman with a plan. Gaining the trust of others around her she vows to protect […]
Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love My rating: 4 of 5 stars Brian Fox keeps his secrets closely guarded which has him friend zoning Amanda. He meets Amanda and is instantly attracted to her, but she is his best friend’s sister and he is only a one night time of man. When Brian’s secret though is […]
Chasing Cheer by Heather Schneider My rating: 4 of 5 stars Holly Claus has been out and about gathering Cheer to help power the North Pole. While visiting in Finland she sees a flyer for a small festival in rural Oregon. The Emerald House seems to be the focus of all the abundance of cheer […]
Heart’s Rescue by Meredith Hart My rating: 4 of 5 stars Lady Arryn Damoira of the Kingdom of the Summer is devasted when her brother is hurt. She knows she is supposed to fill a role of duty but finds herself working with Rowan, a sentry who knows he is no match for Arryn but […]
Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Shirl and her friend Eee-ahh, who is an alien, head to school together. The teacher is teaching the class about constellations and Eee-ahh shows different planets and how you connect the dots to show images. Shirl and her friends share […]
A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen My rating: 4 of 5 stars Eve Sawyer is invited on a last minute vacation with friends and is looking forward to it. Staying with her friends at her Aunt’s house is supposed to be relaxing, but when police show up and they discover a body in […]
Love & Stilettos by Evelyn Lindell My rating: 3 of 5 stars Mia Crane is a young widow who has decided to go to college, returning to Kentucky where she used to spend time with her best friend Mitch for years. That is he was her best friend, until she invited him to her wedding […]
Amaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt My rating: 4 of 5 stars Third grader Amaleigha is thrilled to find out she is going to have a pen pal from Ukraine. As she gets to know Vova, a nine year old boy she finds out that Ukraine is on the cusp of war. Hoping […]
Granting Katelyn by S.E. Reichert My rating: 5 of 5 stars As a horse therapist, Katelyn Sullivan does her job and helps out others but she is gruff around the edges in the sense that she tells people how it is and does not hold back. When she gets asked to help out an injured […]
Softest Touch by Adina D. Grey My rating: 4 of 5 stars Derek is the owner of Wilson Creations, a fashion house that has him traveling all over the world. Derek returns from his holiday early to find his new assistant. Something about Melinda rattles Derek and he wants her gone. Melinda has a back […]
