Self Made by Belinda Williams My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed this contemporary romance by Belinda Williams, ‘Self Made’ is book two in the ‘Freshwater’ series and we are back in beachside Sydney with another high-achieving women and the man who is not afraid to be challenged by her. It can be read […]
THAT INCREDIBLE KISS by Tamara Ferguson My rating: 5 of 5 stars A heartwarming and emotional romance and although book three in Ferguson’s ‘Kissed by Fate’ series it can happily be read as a standalone story. Set in Crystal Rock as our the previous two books in the series and this time it’s Ashley and […]
That Unexpected Kiss by Tamara Ferguson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Book two in Ferguson’s ‘Kissed by Fate’ series and although set in the same magical place of Crystal Rock and with some characters who cross over this can be read as a standalone story, however having read and enjoyed book one I would […]
That Unforgettable Kiss by Tamara Ferguson My rating: 5 of 5 stars This second chance at love romance, standalone story is wonderfully written and was an enjoyably emotional read. Set in the town of Crystal Rock, Kate Callahan And Michael Murphy first meet when Murphy arrives in the town to work as an intern at […]
Everyday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily Conjurings by Maria DeBlassie My rating: 5 of 5 stars Both inspirational and empowering ‘Everyday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily Conjurings’ by Maria DeBlassie is an original and unique non fiction book. It had me intrigued from the front cover and by it’s title and […]
The Saint of Liars by Megan Mackie My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is book two in the ‘The Lucky Devil’ series by Megan Mackie, the storyline is set in an alternate Chicago where technology and magic are in competition with each other. This is an urban fantasy/cyberpunk novel with a fast paced storyline […]
Pharaoh’s Forgery by Ellen Butler My rating: 5 of 5 stars Pharaoh’s Forgery is book four in author Ellen Butler’s ‘Karina Cardinal Mysteries’ and this series just gets better and better. Our independently minded feisty heroine Karina Cardinal is having a short girls only holiday to Mexico to recover from her latest adventures. However when […]
Heartbreak Rebellion by Mina Chara My rating: 4 of 5 stars This Boxset of three books continues on from ‘Hero High, Collections Book 1, Figure In The Flames’ and we are back in the world of Icon City and with out feisty heroine Friday Fitzsimmons. The prologue at the beginning gives a recap of what […]
The Crocodile Makes No Sound by N.L. Holmes My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a long novel but the storyline flows along at a good pace and is full of drama and mystery and I was disappointed when I had finished it. This is book two in a series and we are back […]
Moonlight by Alexa Kang My rating: 5 of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed this World War II epic love story by Alexa Kang. Set in the summer of 1940, fourteen year old Tessa Graham has been sent from England to live with the Ardley family in Chicago. This move is for Tessa’s safety and happens […]
Secure Again by R.L. Dunn My rating: 4 of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed this second book in R.L. Dunn’s ‘Chase Security Series’, this was former Navy SEAL and CEO of Chase Security International Martin Bailey and Dr. Elizabeth Reed’s Story. High school sweethearts Martin and Elizabeth meet again when Martin (Marty) has to return […]
Secure Desire by R.L. Dunn My rating: 4 of 5 stars Secure Desire is book one in R.L.Dunn’s new series, the ‘Chase Security Series’ and follows Ian and Kieran, the Chase brothers and their team of former Navy SEALS and other military officers. This story follows Ian and whether he and FBI agent Cassie, who […]
Rescued by Valan by Jennifer Siddoway My rating: 4 of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed this exciting historical romance, it had an exciting storyline with swashbuckling pirates and plenty of romance. As the newest pirate captain of Clan MacNeil, Valan sets out to prove his worth but rather than finding treasure he finds a women […]
Perfect Always by Tricia Copeland My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed this contemporary romance which saw our independent and sassy heroine Chloe have a dilemma between staying in her small town with her childhood sweetheart or leave for the big city. Chloe and rancher Adam have been dating since high school and have […]
Devil’s Claw: Logan Book 3 by Valerie Davisson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Book three in Davisson’s ‘Logan McKenna Mystery Series’ and having read the previous two novels in the series I was looking forward to this one and was definitely not disappointed. Back with our fearless and extremely likeable and relatable independent heroine […]
Diamonds & Deception by Ellen Butler My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is book three in Butler’s ‘Karina Cardinal Mystery Series’ and having read the two previous novels and having been introduced to Karina Cardinal I was looking forward to this third instalment and was not disappointed. Although book three in a series it […]
Build-A-Book Workshop by Danielle Ackley-McPhail My rating: 4 of 5 stars Aimed at authors planning on self publishing, those about to venture into the independent publishing market and those already running small presses who want to improve this book is a “guide to understanding the basic elements of professional book layout”. ‘Build-A-Book Workshop’ is book […]
Rose by Any Other Name by Becki Willis My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was gripped from page one by this novel which has drama, crime, suspense, romance and mystery as well as great characters. Based in a small town, ‘The Sisters’, during a long hot Texas summer a mysterious new comer arrives in […]
Finding His Zen by Tammy Mannersly My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a lovely small town contemporary romance by Tammy Mannersly with some wonderful characters in Sebastian and Zenia. When Sebastian DuMont, a superstar swimmer agreed to open the Poseidon’s Shore Health Club in his hometown at a discounted fee he had not […]
Just One Song by Lynn Stevens My rating: 4 of 5 stars A wonderfully heartwarming YA romance and although book two in a series it can happily be read as a standalone story. Local girl Cami Harris is ready to leave her hometown of Branson behind and experience big city living. Cami’s dream is to […]
Accountability by Jessica Aiken-Hall My rating: 5 of 5 stars Having been hooked whilst reading both ‘Boundaries’ and ‘Confidentially’ the first two books in Aiken-Hall’s new series, ‘Scope of Practice’, I was looking forward to this third instalment and ‘Accountability’ did not disappoint. The storyline continues with Valerie Williamson who works at Lawrenceville Regional Hospital […]
Enchanted Passion The Protectors Series Book 4 by Toya Richardson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is book four in Toya Richardson’s ‘The Protectors Series’ and although some of the characters cross over it can be read as a standalone story. This story concentrates on Luna, a witch and Rhys an Elemental. The pair […]
The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed this historical fiction crime story by N.L. Holmes and as it’s book one in a new series, I look forward to future novels. The story centres around a young Hittite charioteer who discovers that what he believed had been a chariot […]
Road Tripped by Manda Mellett My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another great Satan’s Devils MC book by Manda Mellett and this time she introduces us to the Utah chapter of the MC. When MC member Road suffers an injury meaning his successful trial bike competition days are ended his Prez, Drummer sends him on […]
Distant Heart Sounds by Kate MacInnis My rating: 4 of 5 stars A paranormal romance which had me both laughing out loud at parts and also hiding behind my cushion at the spooky parts. A fairly short read but with plenty going on with the plot to keep me happily turning the pages. I found […]
Finding Ruth by Cynthia Hamilton My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow, this was an emotional read made even more poignant by the fact that it is written by the author, Cynthia who is Ruth’s daughter. Part memoir and part fictionalised biography, ‘Finding Ruth’ tells the story of Ruth’s life. Ruth was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s […]
Remember My Name by Laurencia Hoffman My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a MM romance and thriller, and I found Shane and Callan to be strong characters that really held the story together. Shane Coulter is hiding some dark and twisted secrets and the only person who ever saw beyond his smart mouth […]
The Autumn Leaf by Brittany Tarkington My rating: 5 of 5 stars Brittany Tarkington is a new author to me and I am really pleased to have discovered her. I thoroughly enjoyed this Young Adult story which was a college romance with a more angsty feel to it. I was taken on an emotional rollercoaster […]
Fatal Legislation by Ellen Butler My rating: 5 of 5 stars I found this novel by Ellen Butler to be a gripping political mystery thriller and it is Karina Cardinal’s second adventure. Although book two in a series it can be read as a standalone story. Having read book one and already been introduced to […]
Lucky at Love: Some Guys Just Never Give Up… by Cynthia Hamilton My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a wonderfully written novel with great main characters in the form of mule breeder Jake Sorenson and journalist Allison Tyler-Wilcox. Allison and Jake first meet at Jake’s sisters wedding and when Allison learns that he […]
