Sanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski My rating: 5 of 5 stars If you like fantasy mixed with drama and romance, Sanctuary is the book for you. Bree Lewandowski is a first time author for me so I wasn’t sure what to expect. The cover art caught my attention and the synopsis pulled me in. I […]
Ink and Intrigue at Ivy Tree Inn by Ellen Butler My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ellen Butler is a first time author for me, but I can’t wait to read more of her books! Ink and Intrigue at Ivy Tree Inn is a cozy mystery full of drama, intrigue, secrets, murder, and a nod […]
Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Isla Vaughn is one of my current favorite authors and I never hesitate to pick up one of her books. Her newest series is the Fall Lake Ballers Series, centered around college football players and their love lives. The first […]
The Discovery of Magic by L. J. Evias My rating: 5 of 5 stars L. J. Evias is a first time author for me, but after reading The Discovery of Magic, it certainly won’t be the last. The Discovery of Magic is the first book in the Intrigue of Magic Series. This Young Adult Fantasy […]
A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper My rating: 5 of 5 stars A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper is such a feel-good, fast-paced, clean Young Adult romance. I have fallen in love with Cooper’s YA novels over the course of a few books. As with the previous books I’ve read, A […]
Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Decisions Matter is the third book in the Buddy the Blue Corgi Series. Buddy returns at his new home, with new siblings, Salem and Donut. There is a mystery afoot as someone is getting into the […]
Good Things Take Time by Suzanna Lynn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Good Things Take Time is the second book in the Buddy the Blue Corgi Series. This book again finds Buddy in a tough situation, beginning the process of getting adopted. Buddy’s brothers and sisters are all getting adopted, yet Buddy still waits. […]
You Are Special by Suzanna Lynn My rating: 5 of 5 stars You Are Special is a children’s book by Suzanna Lynn. It is the first book in the Buddy the Blue Corgi Series. The book follows a brand new puppy navigating the big world and wondering why he looks so different from all the […]
Corpse Pixie by Sinister Styx My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the second book I have read by Sinister Styx, but it will certainly not be the last. Corpse Pixie combines amazing world-building with fantastical, yet realistic characters. There is so much information packed into a short 89 pages. Belladonna, Rene, and Seraphine […]
An Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren My rating: 5 of 5 stars An Ember of Hope is the Theresa Van Spankeren book I didn’t know I needed! This book is part of the War of Destiny Series, and is more or less a companion novel, as it is Matthew’s story, […]
Alchemy of Glass by Barbara Barnett My rating: 5 of 5 stars Barbara Barnett continues the story of immortal apothecary, Gaelan Erceldoune, first introduced in The Apothecary’s Curse. I felt like this could be read as a standalone, but reading the first book was beneficial in understanding the characters. Alchemy of Glass explores the connections […]
Falling for a Star in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager My rating: 4 of 5 stars When I first started reading, I was unaware Falling for a Star in the City was the second book in a series. However, I didn’t feel like I missed out on much information by reading this book first. […]
Rock Crush and Roll by Hunter Snow My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is the first book I’ve read by Hunter Snow so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. The synopsis sounded promising so I gave it a shot. Overall, Rock Crush and Roll was okay. There was a lot of reference to […]
The Apothecary’s Curse by Barbara Barnett My rating: 5 of 5 stars Barbara Barnett is a first time author for me so I wasn’t sure what to expect. But I was surprised, in a great way! The Apothecary’s Curse combines fantasy, myths, science, and history into an fascinating story spanning centuries. The story follows Gaelan […]
Glass Houses by Sinister Styx My rating: 5 of 5 stars This very short, quick read is packed full of character development and immersive story telling. It takes a great author to accomplish these things within a mere 28 pages, but Sinister Styx doesn’t miss a beat! There are many elements packed into this book: […]
The Sins of Men: An American Revolutionary War Drama by Danny J. Bradbury My rating: 5 of 5 stars Danny J. Bradbury is a first time author for me, but I really enjoy historical fiction. The Sins of Men, the first book in the Peter Smith Chronicles, was no exception. This story follows a young […]
The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance by Nicolette Terry My rating: 5 of 5 stars The second book in the Love Ties Us Series by Nicolette Terry is The Music That Ties Us. I didn’t think it could get better than the first book, but I think it hit the mark! Some of […]
The Story That Ties Us by Nicolette Terry My rating: 5 of 5 stars Nicolette Terry is a first time author for me, but she quickly had me falling in love with her words! The Story That Ties Us is the first book in the Love Ties Us Series. It is a heartfelt, second chance […]
Secrets, Lies and Betrayals by Lynn Wood My rating: 5 of 5 stars Let me start by saying, “Wow!” I did not know what I was getting myself into by reading Secrets, Lies, and Betrayals. Book 1 of the Protect and Honor Series by Lynn Wood is an amazing political thriller that I simply couldn’t […]
Puzzleman: A Novel by Christopher Alan Broadstone My rating: 5 of 5 stars Broadstone is a first time author for me and I am hooked! Puzzleman is horrifically original, macabre, and full of so many twists, turns, and a crazy interconnectedness. Broadstone weaves such an intricately detailed story and delivers it in such a way […]
Wasabi by C.A. King My rating: 4 of 5 stars I had really high hopes for the third book in the Evil Sushi Series, Wasabi. The first two books were so intricately detailed and very well-written, as well as double the length. While Wasabi is just as well-written, I felt like something was missing from […]
The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K.S. Gantt My rating: 5 of 5 stars K. S. Gantt is a first time author for me so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I grew up reading King, Koontz, and many others, and absolutely love horror and suspense so I was really excited […]
One Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper My rating: 5 of 5 stars Cori Cooper’s YA fantasy, One Quarter Villain, is such a fun, exciting, keep-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat kind of read. I fell in love with the characters, who are well-rounded, humorous, and fabulously flawed. I fell in love with the world building, the added elements of well-known […]
Finding Love by Lacey Furr My rating: 5 of 5 stars The first book in The Oath Series, Finding Love, caught me by complete surprise. This is the first book I’ve read by Lacey Furr but it will definitely not be the last. I thought Finding Love was going to be your typical rock star […]
Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Kathryn Dodson’s Five Tries to Get It Right is not my typical read of spice, fantasy, or mystery. But, it did not disappoint in the journey. Hitting rather close to home, the story begins when Kate ends up in the […]
Toasted by Isobel Reed My rating: 5 of 5 stars Isobel Reed is a first time author for me, but when I saw “hot firefighter” I had to pick it up! Toasted is the first book in the Love Burns Series. This was such a feel good, quick story but was still fun to read. […]
Troy by C.L. Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars C. L. Schneider delivers, once again, with Troy! It is the prequel to the Crown of Stones trilogy and incorporates the same amazing world building, breathtaking storytelling, and perfectly flawed, realistic characters as the other books! Troy has so much adventure, distinctive magic, suspense, drama, […]
Just Ducky by C.A. King My rating: 5 of 5 stars When I first read the synopsis for Just Ducky, I wasn’t sure what to expect. But, C. A. King is an author that I won’t hesitate to read so I dove right in. What an unexpected, well-written, original, shifter romance. There is drama, adventure, […]
4 R’s: Roped, Rescued, Risked, Romanced by Julie Castle My rating: 5 of 5 stars 4 R’s is my first read by Julie Castle and I will definitely be checking out more books by her. This 4 book collection is full of drama, intrigue, suspense, danger, and plenty of romance. The first book, Fool’s Gold, […]
Drag Me Down by Landra Graf My rating: 5 of 5 stars Drag Me Down can definitely be read as a standalone. I did not read the first three books in The Full Throttle Cyborgs series, but felt like I wasn’t missing out on much background information. I did, however, enjoy this book so much […]
