Summer of Mud by Rebecca Bischoff My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a really great YA read. It’s about Scoob and her brother, RC, who isn’t being honest with her as they set out for Montana one morning right after Scoob lands the job of her dreams…playing trumpet for a local band. This […]
Dinopotamus Goes to School by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the cute story of Dinopotamus going to school. He follows the children around and copies what they do until he comes to a couple of activities he’s not sure of. But the children and the teacher encourage Dinopotamus and he […]
Unrequited Love by E.L. Roux My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is the first book in the Magic and Heartache series by E.L. Roux. I enjoyed this book. I liked the premise of the plot and I thought the characters were off to a good start; however, I felt that both the plot and […]
The Ghostly Diva by Sandra L. Young My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the third and final installment in the Divine Vintage trilogy and it was my favorite! I felt that each book was better than the last and every time I didn’t think Young was going to be able to top herself […]
Can I Keep Her?: 2nd book in the Kingdom of Mir series by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the story of Wynnie and the mysterious egg. She quickly learns that it’s a dragon egg and asks the King if she can keep it. At first, the King says no because […]
A Cold Day in Hell by Naomi Valkyrie My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the final book in the Life is Hell series and it was exceptional! I love how Valkyrie wrapped up the story but left a little thread loose for the possibility of future tie ins (or maybe another book down […]
The Rake by Ava Bond My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this historical romance. You are immediately thrown into the adventures as Margot and her sister, Elsie, make their way from the countryside to London only for Margot to bear witness to a murder and to give chase to the person who […]
Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the story of how our bodies heal after getting hurt. I absolutely love how Wickstrom is able to take something so scientific and break it down so that not only is it understandable for kiddos but its also fun and entertaining. […]
4 R’s: Roped, Rescued, Risked, Romanced by Julie Castle My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this series. There was just enough spice and romance but it didn’t overshadow the plot which had quite a bit of action, mystery, and intrigue. In this collection, you get 4 fairly quick reads: Fool’s Gold (Roped), […]
Sure As Hell by Naomi Valkyrie My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the 4th installment in the Life is Hell series by Naomi Valkyrie. This is the story of Larkspur and Jaru and a few surprising characters. I really enjoyed this installment. Jaru is like a character I’ve never seen before and while […]
Mealtime at the Zoo: PB&J Café by James Williamson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a really cute children’s book that follows a monkey maître d’ as they serve different types of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to the animals in the zoo. It’s a rhyming book so it is very catchy and […]
Mood Swings and Hockey Flings by Marika Ray My rating: 5 of 5 stars I absolutely adore this book! This is the second installment in the Hot Flash Hookups series and my favorite so far. I loved Kaitlyn and Banks’s characters independently and together. Their banter, their stubbornness, and their chemistry…OMG their chemistry. Ray and […]
Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is the tale of the game between Mr. Bonbon and Annabelle where Mr. Bonbon has to come up with a way to get Annabelle to stop stealing the candy from his candy factory. Annabelle is always outsmarting him and she does it again […]
Texas Winds by Dana Wayne My rating: 5 of 5 stars Jake and Lexie’s story is so sweet and yet filled with angst and trepidation that you will be up into the wee hours of the night frantically turning the pages to see how it all plays out. I can’t say enough out this book […]
Hell in a Handbasket by Naomi Valkyrie My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the next addition to the Life is Hell series and while it can be read as a standalone, I would recommend reading the first two books just so you have the background for everyone and so that you understand the […]
Unicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars As most of Wickstrom’s story’s do…this one too has a moral to the story. Stega has to try a find a gift to bring to Benny’s party, but she eats every gift she […]
Rhapsody in Black: An Elena del Carral Mystery by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra If you are looking for a suspenseful, mysterious, thriller with a dash of romance and more twists and turns that you can count then you’ve found it! Alonso-Sierra had me hooked from the first page and I had to force myself to put […]
Touched by Skye Turner My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is such a fantastic start to the series and I cannot wait for the next book to come out. When Aeris literally collides with Callum and he can see her, that sets off a series of events that neither of them is ready for. […]
Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom This is a really cute story about Wynnie and her solution to stop the lion from the Kingdom of Sher from eating the sheep in the Kingdom of Mir. The King of Mir tasks his citizens with coming up with a solution […]
Loris Opens Up His Heart: An Emotional Story For Kids by Dagmara Sitek My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a beautiful children’s book about Loris who struggles to open up to his new foster home. This is a fantastic book that could be used to teach compassion, kindness, courage, overcoming fears, and so […]
Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a really cute kids mystery that will intrigue all ages. You have to stick with it as the beginning is a bit jumpy and has you all over the place, but once Wickstrom hits her stride…you are in it for the long […]
Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance by Lori Haas My rating: 4 of 5 stars Charming Chapter is the story of Laura who has lost her husband and is now trying to find herself. In a chance meeting, she meets a group of women who come together to form a book club and […]
Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars The illustrations in this picture book are phenomenal. They are bright, modern, and engaging and go along so well with the book. As always with Wickstrom’s books, there is a lesson to be learned and she does a wonderful job of teaching […]
The Closer by Rowan Rossler My rating: 5 of 5 stars When I say that the twists and turns Rossler threw at me in this book had me absolutely blindsided and flabbergasted…I mean it! At one point, my husband looked over and asked why my face looked like that and all I could say was […]
Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens by Terri Sabol My rating: 4 of 5 stars I just love the Oscar and Emmy series! The way Sabol addresses everyday issues and concerns relating to animals and pets but does it such a way that is age-appropriate for children is simply fantastic. I love that her books are […]
Hell Hath No Fury by Naomi Valkyrie My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the second installment of the Life is Hell series and I literally read it in one sitting. I could not put this down. I absolutely love how Valkyrie focuses on a set of different characters but we still get glimpses […]
Planting Seeds: Growing Mindful Children Through Yoga by Janice Pratt My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a fantastic resource for parents and teachers alike who may want to introduce yoga to their littles. This is very well written so that any one can understand it (there isn’t a lot of jargon used) and […]
No Rest for the Wicked by Naomi Valkyrie My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the first book in Valkyrie’s Life is Hell series and it is superb! I was hooked from the first page and I literally could not put it down. I finished this book in a day…maybe a day and a […]
Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is another fantastic addition to the Cray’s Adventure series. In this book, Fay the Turtle has to make her way to warmer waters for the winter and along the way spreads kindness by helping out her fellow creatures. I love the […]
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 […]
