Before I Let You Go by Kellie Wallace My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a quick-paced read that is packed with mystery, intrigue, romance, angst, and so much more. If you are looking for a paranormal romantasy, then this is the book for you. I adore and admire Elsbeth’s character and the way […]
Mistaken Identity by Stephanie R. Caffrey My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is the perfect mix of suspense, intrigue, and romance. Caffrey kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time and kept me turning pages well into the night. If you are looking for forced proximity, witty banter, suspense, action, […]
Mermaid Tails by Suzanna Lynn My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is seriously one of the cutest children’s books I’ve read in a long time. I love the inclusivity and originality of it! I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I started reading it but I absolutely fell in love with the concept […]
The Glow in Loretta’s Garden by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Wickstrom deserves countless accolades for bringing STEM to kiddos at such a young age in such a fun and easily understandable way. The Glow in Loretta’s Garden teaches young readers about the lifecycle of fireflies (or lightning bugs where I’m from […]
The Complete Echo Series by C.R. Alam My rating: 5 of 5 stars This series overall…WHOA! Get you a rainy day, a cozy blanket and a nice chair, with a cup of coffee, tea, or whiskey…whatever your preference 😉 and BINGE THIS SERIES NOW! I could not put these books down. Was each book a […]
The Changed Man by Cat Treadgold My rating: 4 of 5 stars This series ages like a fine wine. Each time I finish a book and Treadgold comes out with another one, I’m like there’s no way she can top the last one and then she goes and does it. This one is probably by […]
Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog by Giselle Nevada My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is another great installment in the Porter and Midge series about teaching kids the responsibilities of pet ownership. While Porter and Midge are dogs, the lessons learned in the book can […]
Sugar & Spice by Phoebe Alexander My rating: 4 of 5 stars This story has it all…a driven plot line, character development, and spice. Alexander really does hook you from the first pages and keeps you wanting more through the end (and honestly beyond). The setting of the story is a fun change from your […]
The Hidden Present by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is another cute installment in Caspian’s “Unbirthday” series. Every year on Caspian’s unbirthday, his grandpa gets him a special present in a special box, but this year the box isn’t in its usual place and Caspian can’t find it anywhere! However, Caspian […]
Give Us Bad Boys and Billionaires by L.M. Mountford My rating: 3 of 5 stars This collection of stories and author may be some readers’ cup of tea; however, it is not mine and I cannot make a recommendation based on the following review. This collection of short stories has spice, sometimes some very “intense” […]
It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the 2nd book in the House of Valdis series and we get a little more of Xenobia’s backstory. You really do need to read the prequel and the 1st book in order to fully understand what’s going on as we […]
Basil by K. Rose My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book is…different and not necessarily in a bad way…it’s just ehh. I liked the premise of it and the set up of a variety (and I mean variety) of supernatural beings living in a warded village together was fantastic. I think the biggest thing […]
Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the third installment in the Nessie series and it is my personal favorite! Craig and Linda’s parents have decided to vacation in Canada this year and stay away from Loch Ness. However, they still manage to get wrapped […]
Reluctant Spy by Lois June Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars I absolutely love Hildegarde the rat and Grandma…though I do have a soft spot for pet rats 🙂 Wickstrom has done it again with her chapter books…I love reading a chapter or two with my kiddos at night or during our weekly reading […]
Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young My rating: 4 of 5 stars In this wonderfully divine sequel, we get more insight into Marcy, the store clerk from Divine Vintage, and we meet Mike, the sexy director who has a rather nasty girlfriend and, in turn, is rather grumpy. I love the continuance of the paranormal […]
Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young My rating: 4 of 5 stars Divine Vintage is the intertwined love story of Tess and Trey and Edward and Phoebe. Tess and Trey meet when Trey and his grandmother, Esther, come into Tess’s newly opened vintage clothing store. It’s a whirlwind from there when a literally spark between […]
Treasure Hunt by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is another great story in the Grandma’s Closet series. In this story, Carrie finds dowsing rods in her Grandma’s Keep Closet and she learns that whatever she asks them to find, they will. When she’s not impressed with her initial asks (gold and […]
Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the super cute story of Cray and Hay as they go to visit Hay’s mother for her birthday party. I absolutely love the lessons that Rhymes teaches little readers throughout his books (and there are more than one) and I […]
Vacation Flirtation…or More? by Stacey Komosinski My rating: 4 of 5 stars Vacation Flirtation is the first installment in the Winter Getaway Romance series and can be read as a standalone. This is Giuliana and Landon’s meet-cute, whirlwind of a romance story and it is fantastic, funny, and flirty. I really enjoyed Komosinski’s writing style […]
Magic Wanda by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Carrie once again finds something magical in Grandma’s closet! I love how Wickstrom encourages kids to use their imagination and yet she’s always teaching lessons within her books. Carrie and the Wandas’ story is very intriguing and fun and as always the illustrations are […]
Murder She Meowed by Ruth J. Hartman My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the second book in the series and you can read it as a standalone. I would describe this as a cute and cozy mystery. It’s nice…it’s sweet…it’s not going to give you nightmares. I really liked Hartman’s writing style. She’s […]
Dirty Heartbreaker: Hamilton Steelhawks Book 3 by A C Sheppard My rating: 5 of 5 stars I absolutely loved this book and could not put it down! If you are looking for a romantic slow-burn with extra *spice* then this is the book for you. Colby and Gabby’s story is so well done and you […]
Beach Ball Blunder by G Pa Rhymes My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is another cute installment to “The Adventures of Cray on the Bay” series. This time we meet Seal Grey who loves to play with his beach ball and we learn what happens when accidents happen but instead of telling the truth […]
Fuller Sight by John Stone My rating: 4 of 5 stars Want a book that will make you slow down and think about things? Then grab this book now. This book is definitely not a quick read…but in such a good way. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I picked up Fuller Sight […]
Sasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights My rating: 4 of 5 stars I liked the premise of this book and I think it was well executed for the most part. I liked that the stories were short and to-the-point to keep the attention of the reader. I also felt that the “lessons” […]
Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the second installment in the Nessie series with Craig and Linda along for another adventure! I never hesitate to pick up one of Wickstrom’s books and I love her chapter books as much as I do her picture […]
Curse of Forbidden Island by C.A. King My rating: 3 of 5 stars I really liked the premise of this short story and I really hope/wish/want/plead with C.A. King to do a more in-depth telling of this story. The Curse of the Forbidden Island is a paranormal/horror/reverse harem/romance that definitely has the potential to be […]
Fashionably Fake by Morgana Bevan My rating: 4 of 5 stars I adored Jackson and Ros throughout this book (even though there were times I wanted to throttle them both). I loved the simplicity (ehh…once you get through the whole thing you can reflect) of their multifaceted relationship and the slow burn of it all […]
House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoy reading Valkyrie’s stories and this one was no different. This is a very quick read…I’m talking like 15-20 minutes and I really like the premise of the storyline. I’m definitely hooked and can’t wait to see what Valkyrie has […]
Elusive Surrender by Via Mari My rating: 5 of 5 stars If you haven’t read Via Mari’s Sinful Duets collections yet WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR LIFE?!?! Elusive Surrender is the third set of duets (containing Elusive with Sheldon and Alexis and Tenacious with Nick and Allie) and, dare I say, this may be […]
