Knight On Edge: A female detective mystery by Alice Bienia My rating: 4 of 5 stars Knight on Edge is the 7th book in the Jorja Knight series. Full disclosure, I have not read all the books in this series and still thoroughly enjoyed Alice Bienia’s writing style. This was a great mystery that kept […]
Gadrella by Tricia Gardella My rating: 5 of 5 stars Gadrella is the second book my kids and I have read by this author and my favorite thus far. It was a great book to read with Halloween upon us. The illustrations were as adorable as the characters were likable, especially Gadrella. This book really […]
Down By The River by Tricia Gardella My rating: 4 of 5 stars Down by the River is a well written children’s book that reads very quickly. The illustrations are gorgeous and the story flows very well. No pun intended. I enjoyed that we learned about the animals and activities that happen by the river […]
Midnight Falls by John (ronin) Evans My rating: 4 of 5 stars Midnight Falls by John Evans is an incredibly detailed page turner. The descriptions and imagery are out of this world without being excessive. This was a perfect book to get your pulse racing and keep you on the edge of your seat, from […]
Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn My rating: 5 of 5 stars My children are two years apart and while often best friends, they’re still siblings. This was a great book to illustrate the importance of telling the truth and being held accountable for your own actions. The […]
A Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella My rating: 5 of 5 stars I recently read A Pig and a Poke with my newly 8 year old daughter. She enjoyed the illustrations and read the book alongside me. It was a fun, short read with several lessons woven in the storyline. While it took […]
Corpse Pixie by Sinister Styx My rating: 4 of 5 stars Corpse Pixie is a bit of a different read than I’ve read by this author in the past. For that reason, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. I was initially drawn to the book cover and the fact that I’ve read this author […]
The Human Mating Site, Complete Series.: A Steamy, Dating, Romcom by B.L Wilde My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Human Mating Site, Complete Series by B.L. Wilde is an excellent collection of novellas that chronicle the main character’s dating life post divorce. I loved every single minute of this book. From the very realistic […]
Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats by Giselle Nevada My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was really excited to read this installment of Porter and Midge with my kids. Even though we don’t have any dogs, some of the most important people in our lives do, I […]
Finding Hope: A Small Town Beach Romance by Erin Brockus My rating: 4 of 5 stars Finding Hope is the first book in the Half Moon Bay series by Erin Brockus. I have never read this author before and felt this was a good introduction to their writing style. The book was written with a […]
Rock Crush and Roll by Hunter Snow My rating: 4 of 5 stars Rock Crush and Roll by Hunter Snow was the perfect summer romance. Light and witty yet an absolute page turner. The characters were fun and likeable with good banter. The storytelling was unique, giving both main characters perspectives but not through their […]
Taste of Honey by Julie Castle My rating: 4 of 5 stars I had been reading psychological thrillers over the past few weeks and was looking for a book with a different level of excitement to pass my time. Enter Taste of Honey by Julie Castle. A change of pace comprised of three SPICY novellas. […]
Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady My rating: 4 of 5 stars Love Rinkside is the only book I’ve read from the Playmakers series so far. I was expecting a light hearted romance but I wasn’t anticipating the wit and humor this author had to offer. As entertaining as I found this book, it wasn’t all […]
Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery is another clever children’s book by Lois Wickstrom I’m pleased to have on our shelves. As with the other Dinopotamus books, I enjoyed the illustrations. My seven year old exclaimed the book was “so, so good.” I enjoyed […]
Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois June Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars y children and I (especially my 7 year old) love reading Lois Wickstrom books together and I was really excited to find this chapter book. I liked that it was comprised of three different stories with cute, enjoyable characters. I do […]
Red by M.K. Harkins My rating: 5 of 5 stars Red is the first book I’ve read by MK Harkins. I was immediately drawn to the cover and its vibrant colors and soon intrigued by the fairytale retelling synopsis. I was not sure what to expect with a book loosely based on riding hood but […]
Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol My rating: 4 of 5 stars Raccoon Reunion was the bedtime book of choice and I will admit, it did not disappoint. It was the perfect length for bedtime routine. My daughter’s favorite part of the book was when the raccoons enjoyed a game of Marco Polo as she enjoyed […]
Salt Love: A Summer Romantic Comedy by Marika Ray My rating: 4 of 5 stars I love when novels jump right “into it” and Salt Love didn’t miss a beat. This was the first book I’ve read by this author and I was not disappointed. Straight away I was drawn to the cover art! Quickly […]
Flying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Flying At Recess by Lois Wickstrom was a great children’s book with a magical feel. I will admit this book is different than what I am used to by this author but it is a good addition to my 7 year old’s library. […]
Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol My rating: 4 of 5 stars Oscar and Emmy are at it again, this time they are teaching us how to weather a storm. My 7 year old daughter really enjoyed Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane. She was very interested in what kind of things […]
Opposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Opposite Day for Dinopotamus was another fun children’s book by Lois Wickstrom. I always admire this author’s ability to craft a fun story while instilling knowledge. While reading this with my daughter, I remembered the childhood joy of insisting it was Opposite […]
Finding Love by Lacey Furr My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ve never read anything by Lacey Furr before Finding Love and let me tell you, I was hooked from the very first chapter! Loch and Hailey had undeniable chemistry from the very start and it was great to see how both of their stories […]
Productivity is Power 2: For Creative, Business, and Other Professionals by Hillary Rettig My rating: 4 of 5 stars Productivity is Power 2 by Hillary Rettig is as validating as it is educational. I really enjoyed this book and felt better and less “lazy” about procrastination when I learned more about the act itself. I […]
Dinopotamus Goes to School by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Dinopotamus Goes To School is the first Lois Wickstrom book I “wasn’t sure of”. My daughter will be 8 in a couple months and I thought the story might be a little “young” for her but being a big fan of the […]
Toasted by Isobel Reed My rating: 4 of 5 stars Toasted by Isobel Reed was an absolute blast from the very first page. Libby is such a fun loving character that had me smiling or even chuckling through most of the storyline. The chemistry between her and Zach was wonderful and I really liked the […]
Come Home to Death by Marilyn Levinson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Come Home to Death is my first introduction fo Marilyn Levinson and I would definitely read another novel by this author again. I enjoyed Erica as the main character and found myself surprised a couple times throughout the storyline. I think the […]
Under Jackson Bridge: A thriller by Susan Specht Oram My rating: 3 of 5 stars I was excited to come across Under Jackson Bridge in the kindle store because I’ve read books by Susan Specht Oram in the best and really enjoyed them. I really enjoyed this book overall, though there were some things toward […]
Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars My 7 year old daughter has been learning about the human body at school and just yesterday was telling me about the body’s blood cells. I felt that Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom would be a great addition to her library. It […]
Healing Hearts by C.R. Alam My rating: 4 of 5 stars I am new to this author and the Echo series in general. Having no prior knowledge of this series did not hinder my enjoyment or understanding of Healing Hearts since it reads well as a stand alone. Right away I liked Gene and felt […]
Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider My rating: 4 of 5 stars The second book in the Magical Emerald Hollow series, Finding Cheer was a welcomed addition following the first book. While I would not consider this a “fast paced” read, the storyline was smooth with an attention grabbing opening chapter. Reading Chasing Cheer prior, I […]
