Painter of the Damned by Rob Samborn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Second in this series Nick O’Connor’s story continues. On their way out of Venice to the American Consulate, Julia and Nick are intercepted and taken back to Venice for their crimes. Julia is released and seeks the help of their friend Carlo […]
The Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch by Julia Brewer Daily My rating: 5 of 5 stars OMG! This was such an amazing book. Emma is such a strong and fiery character, although I would have to say I loved Josie more. She was so tiny, yet commanded attention and never let anyone take advantage of […]
Glass Houses by Sinister Styx My rating: 4 of 5 stars A short story about a pair of lovers who accuse each other of being unfaithful. The guilt each feels leads to their demise. One accidently kills the other and then takes their own life. View all my reviews
Stumble & Fall by Amy Rivers My rating: 4 of 5 stars A bit of a slow start for me, and I wish I had known more of the back stories of Kate and Tilly. Kate is a psychologist who opens her own practice to try and help teens in her home town, she suspects […]
Ghost Talker by Byrd Nash My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was a great book! I love the mix between the time-period piece and the supernatural! Elinor is a wonderful character that uses not only her supernatural skill set but also her investigative skills to help those who are grieving. And then add to […]
Divided Lives by K R Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars Lottie gets caught up in blackmail that threatens to reveal her secret life. If it comes out she could lose her job as a lawyer, and she knows it’s somehow tied to an upcoming trial she is working on. But how does Rose […]
From Brick & Darkness by J.L. Sullivan My rating: 5 of 5 stars A YA book about wishes and dreams and how you have to be careful what you wish for. Bax must realize that wishes can become reality. A darker version of YA fiction full of action that will keep you guessing. Sacrifice for […]
The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Mind-Reading Hat is a cute children’s short story about a young boy on his “unbirthday”. He receives a hat from his grandfather and a thinking stone from his mother as his “unbirthday” presents. The hat leads him […]
The Prisoner of Paradise by Rob Samborn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Nick and his wife Julia go to Venice on a dream trip. When Nick starts to hear voices coming from a painting, his wife assumes it has something to do with a head injury from a hockey game. As Nick dives deeper […]
In Plain Sight: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 8 by Valerie Davisson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Logan and Evka become fast friends when Logan volunteers at the raptor center. Mia is jealous of Evka’s new friendship and Evka has a secret admirer. When Logan finds Evka dead at the raptor center, it’s clear […]
Agent Red: Fatal Memory by Ava S. King My rating: 4 of 5 stars Agent Red was a very fast read. Jumping right into Teagan’s “kidnapping” and reintroduction to The Firm to save an old team mate who had gone missing. One catch, Teagan doesn’t remember her previous life as Agent Red. I do wish […]
Love’s Mulligan by C.A. Miconi My rating: 4 of 5 stars The first in the Stoke of Love series. Kellie moves to Las Vegas to try and get away from all that has happened, becoming a wedding planner for the stars. Harrison, her ex, is getting “married” to improve his image. Kellie unexpectedly becomes his […]
The Letter Carrier by Laurie L.C. Lewis My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was absorbed back in time the moment I started reading. This was such an amazing story about a young girl growing up during WWII and how her and her family overcame the tragedies set before them. I almost felt like I […]
Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 4 of 5 stars Emma and Jeremy are such a sweet couple (I hope we get to see their wedding in a future book). When Jeremy’s mother comes to town Emma isn’t sure of her true intentions, but eventually realizes she may be being unfair. […]
The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan My rating: 5 of 5 stars Well the author dove right into this one! Angie and her friends are kidnapped, Angie fights their kidnapper, runs away, and is arrested for the murder of her three friends all in the first chapter!!! Jake, Cody, and Brenda help Angie to […]
Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of the Affection of One Mother for Her Son and Her Son’s Struggle for Truth, Freedom, and Love by Paul DeBlassie III My rating: 5 of 5 stars Love this book! I am an avid horror/thriller reader, Dean Koontz and Stephen King among my favorite authors. This book has […]
Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm My rating: 5 of 5 stars A time hopping whodunit that will keep you reading all night. I was hooked after the first chapter, was it Clancy that scarred his brother? Did Joel really kill his own father? And is Garrison really Clancy’s grandson? Going back between the 1940s […]
Distant Memories: A Nurse Morgan Series: Book Two by Kate MacInnis My rating: 5 of 5 stars Distant Memories is the second in the series. Can be read as a stand alone but the first book Distant Heart Sounds adds so much background to what happens in this second book. Morgan is still struggling with […]
Caring for Kingsley, Believing in a Better Way When Canine Cancer Comes Crashing Into Your World by Alli Eldridge My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was such a sad story for me ro read. I completely connect with how the author felt going through Kingsley’s diagnosis and treatment. My childhood dog was diagnosed with […]
The Vardoger Boy by Jay Veloso Batista My rating: 4 of 5 stars Thankfully I read the first book in the series or I feel like I may have been totally lost. The historical descriptions continue to completely immerse you into the scenes and life of the characters. This book has more action and adventure […]
Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse by Jay Veloso Batista My rating: 4 of 5 stars Hard to follow at first with all the different names and story line changes. Once you get to Thorfinn’s adventures it becomes much easier to follow. I am by no means a history buff, but the book seems to be […]
Distant Heart Sounds by Kate MacInnis My rating: 5 of 5 stars An adorable ghost story! Morgan experiences life after death though encounters with ghosts who had lived in her home for years, but she was unaware until she had her own near-death experience. She entrusts her friend Savvy with her secret to make sure […]
No Pistol Tastes the Same by Jacob Paul Patchen My rating: 4 of 5 stars Not exactly how I thought this book would go. At first I was sure this was going to be more of a struggle between committing suicide or not, but JP’s story was more about over coming the demons inside yourself. […]
Illegal by K.J. Gillenwater My rating: 4 of 5 stars Selena is sent to Mexico after it is discovered that her and her mother were in the U.S. illegally. Wyatt worked at the embassy in Mexico City when Selena came in to try and get back to her life in Arizona. From that moment their […]
The True Purpose of Vines by Giovanna Siniscalchi My rating: 4 of 5 stars Julia and Griffin are an unlikely pair: passionate Portuguese and stoic Englishman. When Julia discovers her vineyard is in trouble she seeks the help of Griffin to save her livelihood, at first he is reluctant but eventually gives in. Julia drags […]
The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas My rating: 5 of 5 stars Maggie is truly an outsider of her day. Someone who wants more than what most women were allowed to dream of in her day. And she went for it, regardless of what people would think. Her struggles are inspiring as well as […]
The Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twists by Tom Swyers My rating: 4 of 5 stars Josie is so brave for standing up to her creep of a husband Eddie, and protecting her two children. I also feel like she was slightly over paranoid, especially about the virus, but that’s probably […]
Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 4 of 5 stars Having read the previous books in this series, I was able to follow the characters and connections between them. I would have been completely lost if I hadn’t. It was touching to see Emma continue to grow, both individually and […]
Snowfall Serenade by Nikki Lynn Barrett My rating: 5 of 5 stars Zelda and Scott continue their amazing story. Their life changes forever, tragically and they must find a way to struggle through. Heartbreaking, tearjerker, I had to put the book down a few times. You must read the first 2 books in the series […]
Sleeping Angel by Nikki Lynn Barrett My rating: 5 of 5 stars A continuance of Scott and Zelda’s story but in a different fashion. Logan holds a grudge against Angel because of what happened to his sister, what he does will surprise you. Rionna is not her self and no one understands why, except for […]
