Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a very cute book about a little piggy pirate who just can’t wait to go to big-pig school. But when the time comes, she doesn’t want to go. This would be a really cute story to read at […]
Chatroom with a View by Glenn Maynard My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a great psychological thriller from the start. I do want to say; however, this book is very, very dark and that it may be too much for some people…please know this going in. I really liked how Maynard just threw […]
My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats My rating: 4 of 5 stars If you are looking for a quick read and an HEA, look no further. I really enjoyed this book. There are so many twists and turns within the short amount of pages that sometimes I honestly wondered how Sheats was going to take […]
Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars I absolutely love Lois Wickstrom’s scientifically-based books. They are so informative yet she creatively and seamlessly weaves a story with the facts. I also enjoy the illustrations. They are unique and eccentric. It’s also neat how at the end Wickstrom provides readers […]
Things are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the cute story of Caspian’s cousin Belinda getting her magic wand, but things go a bit wonky when she tries to wiggle time. Just like in Wickstrom’s other books, there is a lesson to be learned and I appreciate that. I […]
Whispers in the Waters by Sarah Chislon While this is a very quick read (it’s the prequel to the series and a novella) it was a slow start and I had a hard time staying interested. HOWEVER, once the story got going, I was hooked. I love the premise: hidden identity…forced to protect her loved […]
Delicious Death by Byrd Nash My rating: 5 of 5 stars Byrd Nash has done it again with the second installment of Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries. It is filled with humor, mystery, death, and so much more. We pick up not long after the first volume ends and both Madame Elinor Chalamet and her friend, […]
The Hawke Family Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee My rating: 5 of 5 stars I read this series as a complete collection and I’m glad I had that option because I just went from one book right into the next! The way McNamee not only builds the plot lines but her characters and how they […]
Revenge Never Rests by Laurie L.C. Lewis My rating: 5 of 5 stars I could not put this book down! This is a sequel so I recommend reading the first book before you pick this one up. It will help fill in some of the missing information. I absolutely love the way Laurie Lewis develops […]
If I had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi My rating: 5 of 5 stars I really love the simplicity and sing-songy nature of this book. It’s a great book for parents to read to their kids at bedtime. It would make a fantastic baby shower gift. The illustrations were magical and I loved the […]
The Sneaky Kitten: Invisible Magic Wand Book Four by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 3 of 5 stars The premise of this book is Caspian has to find a way to get a Frisbee out of a tree and while doing that (by putting on his Hot Chocolate Socks that his Grandpa gave him for his […]
Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie Maria DeBlassie has done a phenomenal job with this magical 😉 book! I absolutely love the way she has gone about providing the reader with information. Not only does she gently guide the reader on what they should do and why, but she […]
The Daredevil by Nadia Han My rating: 5 of 5 stars If you are looking for a friends-to-lovers, billionaire, forced-proximity, steamy, romantic read then look no further…this is the book for you. I absolutely loved this read. This is the second book in the series, but it can definitely be read as a standalone. The […]
The Sacrifice by R.L.S. Hoff My rating: 4 of 5 stars I want to start off saying that this is a YA book targeted for the YA audience. If you are looking for something darker or *spicier* this is not for you. That being said, I really enjoyed this book. It’s the first book in […]
Tink by D.M. Earl My rating: 5 of 5 stars **Trigger Warnings: Human Trafficking & SA** I’m a sucker for badass females and D.M Earl has delivered! I will say though…this book needs to come with trigger warnings because right off the bat it throws some very gnarly stuff the readers way. I am not […]
Operation Blackbird by Ellen Butler My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the second book in the Brass Compass series; however, you don’t necessarily need to read the first in order to understand what’s going on (I didn’t) in this one. This is more of a companion novel, not a sequel. I am going […]
Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson My rating: 4 of 5 stars As with pretty much any book of poetry, there were poems that spoke to me and there were poems that didn’t…which is why I love poetry because you never know what will speak to you. I always recommend poetry books. I […]
Soliloquy by Janet Fogg My rating: 5 of 5 stars This novel was the perfect combination of romance, historical fiction, and time-travel. I was pleasantly surprised at how well Fogg was able to meld these three genres together without any of them overpowering the others. We follow Erin, our main character, as she navigates through […]
Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a cute story about a Thanksgiving turkey, Albert, who gets pardoned by the family who buys him for their Thanksgiving dinner. We get to see the point of view of the turkey and his emotions as the family debates what to […]
Defiant Princess by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars Once again Amy McKinley has outdone herself with this short novella. Defiant Princess follows the Five Families daughters: Liliana, Sofia, Emiliana, and Marissa. This is a prequel to the Mafia Elite series; however, you can read it at any time during your journey with […]
Lucas the Spy Cat by Samantha Shannon My rating: 5 of 5 stars Very cute children’s book about the adventures of the family cat when he goes out at night. The kids are curious about what Lucas does at night so they put a camera on him to record what he does and then they […]
Devlin by Angela K. Parker My rating: 3 of 5 stars I enjoyed the premise of this book as well as the characters. I thought the spice level was *chef’s kiss* and sprinkled generously throughout the book. However, the writing left much to be desired. I felt rushed and then there were extreme jumps in […]
Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love the way Lois Wickstrom weaves science and life lessons together. In the story “Just One More Egg” we not only get the science-y reasons behind the benefits (and the disadvantages) of having a cuckoo’s egg in your […]
Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres and K.R. Mullins has done a fantastic job of taking the fictional life of our main character, Lottie, and weaving it into the historic Charles Becker trial. I love the way Lottie isn’t your typical female […]
Mafia Elite Box Set: Volume Two by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars Savage Secrets: I swear! The books in this series just get better and better! McKinley does it again with a deeper look into two lesser known characters. I absolutely love the way she develops her characters and she doesn’t disappoint […]
Master Trentino by Sylvia Black My rating: 5 of 5 stars The is the 3rd installment of the Dark Vampire series and, as always, I recommend reading them in order to get the full backstory. Master Trentino has fallen for a human medium and must turn her in order to save her. I love that […]
Descallia by Sylvia Black My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the 1st installment of the Dark Vampires series and I am here for it! I love how action-packed and fast-paced the novel is and Sylvia Black’s character development is phenomenal. Overmaster Salvatore Descallia is a force to be reckoned with, but Officer Lucianna […]
Master Tuscano by Sylvia Black My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the 2nd book in the Dark Vampire series and it can be read as a standalone, but (as always) I recommend reading the series in order. This is the story of Christian and Delilah and to really understand this story, you must […]
Master Romano by Sylvia Black My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the 4th book in the Dark Vampires series. While it can be read as a standalone, I definitely recommend reading the others to really understand the storyline and basis behind the novel. I love the character of Romano. Sylvia Black has made […]
Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the wonderful, heartwarming tale of a father and daughter who learn that even though life may be difficult and not always what you want, persistence and patience always pay off in the end. Moby is disheartened when her dad, a […]
