To Catch An Elf: Pennsylvania Fighter Pilot by Debra Parmley My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a fun, intriguing read full of lots of twists and turns. Let’s not forget that there is a creepy elf that must be photographed daily too! The deeper into the story you get, the more intriguing and […]
Triple Trouble at Amberwood: A fast-paced middle-grade story set in a ballet boarding school haunted by friendly ghosts by Eleanor Dixon My rating: 4 of 5 stars I dove into book 4 of this series having not read any of the previous books. This book is geared more towards 8-12 year olds but most, if […]
A Journey for Dorothy by P. Creeden My rating: 5 of 5 stars Dorothy has been a widow for just a few short years and she’s not looking to get married again. She and Scout have made a decent life for themselves on their little piece of land. When Dorothy gets a letter from her […]
Murky Murder by Hazel Smith My rating: 5 of 5 stars If I could read books like this everyday, I’d be in reading heaven!! I absolutely loved this book! First of all, it’s a clean mystery read. I’d let my young daughter read this without any qualms. Second, it’s witty and fun to read about […]
Children of the Wild by Krysta Tawlks My rating: 4 of 5 stars Each of us are born with differing traits that set us apart from each other. Elbert starts noticing things changing for him when he turns 14 years old. While his siblings seem completely normal, Elbert starts to notice feathers and a burning […]
A Christmas Amish Courtship by Jennifer Spredemann My rating: 5 of 5 stars I found myself wanting to know more of the story than this short novella provided, but at the same time, it was just the right amount of story. Anne Eichner is alone again for yet another Christmas after her betrothed of 5 […]
Ghost Takes A Vacation by Carmen Radtke My rating: 4 of 5 stars Genie and her great-great aunt Adriana, who happens to be a ghost, are travelling to Italy. While there, they find themselves in the middle of a mystery that they would love to solve. There is an auction house that is holding onto […]
Knight In Peril by Alice Bienia My rating: 4 of 5 stars Jorja Knight is excited to be reunited with her bestie, Gabrielle, in Istanbul on vacation! The life of a Private Investigator never ends though, as Jorja isn’t really able to enjoy this trip. Upon arrival, her friend was to pick her up but […]
Dangerous Rhythm by C.R. Alam My rating: 4 of 5 stars I am a total fan of this series!! I love the writing style, the humor (and this one…well, just read it!), the suspense, the drama….it’s all in here! I think this is my favorite book of the series so far but they are all […]
Luna the Howling Husky Finds Her Howl by Samantha Shannon My rating: 5 of 5 stars Luna the husky is very unique. Unlike other huskies, Luna cannot howl at the moon when she wants to. Because of that, her husky siblings bully her and treat her poorly. They all get adopted quickly but Luna is […]
I Am a Bold Asian Boy: A Positive Affirmation Book for Asian Boys by Yobe Qiu My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a super cute, multicultural book about a young boy repeating his affirmations. Books like this are so important to all people but I really like that this one is geared towards […]
The Christmas Carousel by K.L. Small My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is such a sweet series that young readers can enjoy reading independently or having it read to them. Rusty’s grandpa gave him a brass ring awhile back that takes them on magical adventures when it is used while riding the carousel. This […]
Mission Target by Mark Nolan My rating: 5 of 5 stars Jake has such an interesting background and he’s not afraid to go rogue when the situation arises. He and his trusty sidekick, Cody, are immersed in another drama that is threatening American lives. Together, they set out to get the people behind all this […]
Key West Dead by Mark Nolan My rating: 5 of 5 stars Jake and Cody can’t even enjoy Key West in all it’s beauty without being roped into yet another murder investigation. This time it happens at a wedding! I am loving this series and can’t wait to read more!! Cody is for sure my […]
Deadly Weapon by Mark Nolan My rating: 5 of 5 stars Jake and Cody are inseparable and now they are facing a deadly virus that is threatening to wipe out humanity. All Jake wanted was to get some rest from recent events and take a relaxing fishing trip but here he is, finding himself in […]
Killer Lawyer by Mark Nolan My rating: 5 of 5 stars Jake loves a good ole game of cat and mouse. He and his dog Cody thrive on it. When Jake’s framed for the murder of a friend, it’s up to him to clear his name and put the real culprit behind bars. If you’re […]
Vigilante Assassin by Mark Nolan My rating: 5 of 5 stars Secrets abound in this next installment of the Jake Wolfe series. Jake and his retired military war dog Cody are doing everything they can to protect Lauren and her children. Sifting through secrets and becoming a target himself, Jake vows to make sure that […]
Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie by Mark Nolan My rating: 5 of 5 stars For the wealthy lawyers of the San Francisco area, beware! The Artist is coming after attorneys and Jake is going to do everything he can to save as many of them as possible. Can he do it without coming into harms way […]
Lottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic My rating: 5 of 5 stars There are times when a book is so good that you struggle to leave a review without giving away spoilers. This is one of those times! This is a very fast-paced read. There are so many great little nuggets in here with twists […]
Grave Digger Academy IV by C.A. King My rating: 4 of 5 stars Year four at the Grave Digger Academy is unlike any other for Makayla. There are more students than last year and there is a new headmistress. There are more new rules compared to last year. Some students were not invited back from […]
Grave Digger Academy III by C.A. King My rating: 4 of 5 stars It’s the start of Makayla’s third year at the Grave Digger Academy. Things are a little different from last year and Makayla feels like she’s a target. First of all, where are all the students? What’s with all the new rules? Makayla […]
Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars A young man has a hankering for a breakfast of fried trout. What’s the best way to get it? Why, go to Lake Fish-or-Cut-Bait and fish for it yourself! Things got a little interesting for him when the winds picked up, and […]
Quick Affirmations for Children: A to Z of Easy Motivations for Creating Better days – Positive Affirmations for Happy Children by Kim Ann My rating: 5 of 5 stars Sometimes we need to be reminded of positive things to say or think about ourselves or others. While this is a children’s book, I thoroughly enjoyed […]
Dumpster Dying by Michelle Bennington My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is pretty funny considering the deep underlying emotional issues that are addressed in this mystery. Loss, hoarding/collecting, and loneliness are the major themes. A dead body is found by Birdie and it’s someone she knew and was close to. She decides she […]
Secrets at the Cafe by Susan Specht Oram My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4.5 stars Another great read by Susan Specht Oram! This one kept me very intrigued as the journal in question was discovered missing right from the start. It was up to Karina to figure out where the journal was and to […]
Christmas Cove by Sarah Dressler My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4.5 stars Tis the season to read a great Christmas story. Actually, I enjoy them year round! This one gave off a bit of a Hallmark vibe, so anyone into those types of shows will enjoy this story. The book is always better than […]
The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams My rating: 5 of 5 stars Such a cute, festive read! I thoroughly enjoyed reading Lizzie’s story. Poor girl has just lost her job, her room mate is moving out, and her parents think she’s a failure. Then, an opportunity to go to Australia comes up and Lizzie can’t […]
Almost and Forever: An Emotional Second Chance at Love Romance by Angela K. Parker My rating: 5 of 5 stars This packed a few punches, some of them very unexpected!! The journey of Adam and Hope is one filled with twists, turns, love, loss, hope, and forever. Some parts I could see coming, others hit […]
Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book Seven by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars It’s Caspian’s un-birthday again. This year he tells Grandpa that he’d like a bike. When Caspian opens his gift, it’s an envelope of Baking Up Dust. Whatever will he do with this and how is this going to […]
This Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another great read by Lois Wickstrom! Mama Warbler is sitting on her nest keeping the eggs warm. One day, those eggs start to hatch and Mama is so excited to see her new youngins. The first one to hatch is much too […]
