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 […]
Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens by Terri Sabol My rating: 4 of 5 stars I read Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens with my 7 year old before bed, initially my 9 year old declined joining us. Shortly after overhearing the first couple pages, my animal loving son was excited to join in. This was a […]
Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes My rating: 5 of 5 stars Typically I read Cray’s Adventures with my 7 year old daughter. At bedtime tonight, my 9 year old son joined us and enjoyed the book as well! The kids alternated pages and the skill level was just challenging enough that if my […]
Sugar & Spice by Phoebe Alexander My rating: 4 of 5 stars I recently rediscovered Phoebe Alexander and was really excited to start another series by this author. Sugar and Spice is the first book in the Spicetopia series. I enjoyed the book and felt it was a great introduction to the main and supporting […]
Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance by Lori Haas My rating: 3 of 5 stars Charming Chapter is the first book I’ve read by this author but I am excited to explore what the Boomer Babes Bookclub series has in store for us later. This is a shorter book than I’ve been reading […]
Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog by Giselle Nevada My rating: 4 of 5 stars Porter and Midge Paws and Responsibilities is the first book I’ve read by this author. My seven year old daughter was delighted to see there were more books listed at the end […]
Family Ties Family Lies by Jacqueline Boulden My rating: 4 of 5 stars Family Ties Family Lies is different than many of the books I’ve read lately in genre but well worth reading. While the storyline was rich with emotion and dramatic, it was very well written. I was not sure how emotional the storyline […]
Fearless Love by K.G. Fletcher My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’ve been a fan of KG Fletcher’s writing in the past but hadn’t read any of the Bennetts from Langston Falls series until I picked up Fearless Love. I really enjoyed this book a lot, even without reading previous books in this stand alone […]
Fuller Sight by John Stone My rating: 3 of 5 stars I struggle to write a review for Fuller Sight by John Stone that will do the novel justice while avoiding spoilers. I can honestly say I have never read anything like this. I was truly curious by what I had read in this book’s […]
Basil by K. Rose My rating: 4 of 5 stars Basil is the first book I’ve read in the Silver Spring Pets series, or by this author in general. That being said, I had no idea what to expect. I’m a huge fan of your “typical” vampire story and was skeptical of such a unique […]
Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes My rating: 5 of 5 stars Hay Goes Home may be my favorite adventure of Cray yet. I loved the illustrations and the change in environment with woodland friends! As always, the book read smoothly and my seven year old loved reading it to me. I love that […]
The Scottish Play by Phoebe Alexander My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’ve read a few Phoebe Alexander novels over the last couple years and I’ve always loved the ability each book had to open my mind and even teach me more about myself. I was ecstatic to learn there was a new book out […]
Murder She Meowed by Ruth J. Hartman My rating: 4 of 5 stars I would be lying if I said I didn’t choose this book based on it’s adorable cover art but I definitely stuck around for the cozy mystery. Murder She Meowed was a fun read with truly enjoyable characters and great imagery. I […]
Beach Ball Blunder by G Pa Rhymes My rating: 5 of 5 stars Beachball Blunder was a fun read that taught us about honesty and taking ownership of your actions. I personally loved the illustrations in this book. My daughter and I especially liked Cray and Fay on the playground swings. This is the third […]
Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes My rating: 5 of 5 stars I have followed a couple of Cray’s adventures with my seven year old daughter. This one was particularly fun because she read it by herself. The writing flowed with just enough challenging words that she was able to sound them out […]
A New Day For Cray by G. Pa Rhymes My rating: 5 of 5 stars I read A New Day for Cray with my seven year old daughter and she absolutely loved it. I thought that Cray was adorable and loved the bright illustrations. I am a fan of reading books that rhyme as they […]
Deja Brew All Over Again: A Runaway Bride Romance by Sylvie Stewart My rating: 4 of 5 stars Sylvie Stewart is not a new author to me but I have not read any of her Love on Tap novels. Deja Brew All Over Again was a reminder of why I fell in love with this […]
Resisting Nature by Brooke May My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’ve read books by Brooke May in the past but never from this series. While Resisting Nature is not the first book in the series, I didn’t feel lost following along on Alexa and Miles’ storyline. I really liked both main characters and the […]
A Heart So Savage by April Moran My rating: 4 of 5 stars A Heart So Savage is a continuation from book one in April Moran’s Savage Duet and should really be read second (in order). The first book ended on a cliff hanger so that A Heart So Savage could pick up where we […]
Group Hug by Ariella Talix My rating: 3 of 5 stars Group Hug by Ariella Talix was a well written MMF romance that kept my attention from start to finish. Despite being a spicy read, it was cute with likable characters. I found myself smirking throughout. I enjoyed that the story was written in the […]
Recipe For Revenge: An Unputdownable Small Town Cozy Murder Mystery by Hazel Smith My rating: 4 of 5 stars I was looking for something light and fun to read while home for a long weekend when I stumbled upon Recipe for Revenge. I hadn’t heard of Hazel Smith before so hadn’t even thought to read […]
A King So Savage by April Moran My rating: 4 of 5 stars A King So Savage was the first book I’ve ever read by April Moran as well as the first book in the Savage Duet. Having never read this author before, I wasn’t sure what to expect but found myself impressed quickly. The […]
Auctioned Surrender by Via Mari My rating: 5 of 5 stars Auctioned: Every now and then I want to read a small town, rainbows and butterflies type romance novel but when I want to read a pulse racing, steamy story with substance, I seek out Via Mari. Auctioned was captivating from the start. Much like […]
Dark Moon Secrets by Lilliana Rose My rating: 4 of 5 stars I was drawn to Dark Moon Secrets because I LOVED the cover art and I was excited at the potential of getting hooked on a new series. I have never read Lilliana Rose before but I wasn’t disappointed by their writing style. I […]
Encounters with Old Coyote by Laura Koerber My rating: 4 of 5 stars ‘Life isn’t a moral vacuum and life is not meaningless.’ She peered down her nose at Andrea and added, ‘it’s okay if some things are a mystery.’ Encounters with Old Coyote was a very well written short read that had far too […]
