Brave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Our Future World-Changers by K.J. Kaschula My rating: 5 of 5 stars This beautiful book (the stories and the illustrations) offers a series of short stories dealing with big emotions and situations including tragic losses, facing fears, having confidence, meeting those who look, speak or have customs different than […]
A Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars Sue tells her younger sister, Meg, that monsters are scary and tries to prank her by explaining what frightening qualities they have. Meg, who is blind, asks lots of questions using her other senses to better understand what her sister thinks is […]
Afflicted Love by Autumn Sand My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was SO GOOD. Hunger, anger, desperation, love, hate…there is a crazy range of emotion and attention to detail in a book that only took me an hour and a half to read! Lyle and Kyle both grew up in a very slummy […]
Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Riley and her mom are closer than most mothers and daughters. That comes with the territory when you spend your lives on the run from a psychotic and dangerous ex. They’ve made their lives about blending in, getting their […]
Return to Hoodoo: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel by Reggi Dupree My rating: 5 of 5 stars I enjoyed this book so much that I don’t know where to start. My favorite aspect is the main character -Gwen speaks to my soul – aging, but a total badass. Beautiful and strong. Takes no BS from […]
Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart My rating: 5 of 5 stars Cash runs a bar and brewery, tries to keep his siblings in line and looks after his mom. For the most part, things are going well – until Hollis moves in with her grooming business next door. These neighbors and […]
Spirit Guide by Byrd Nash My rating: 5 of 5 stars These books are a series and are intended to be read as such. Excellent reads! Elinor is back again, still with Tristan’s help and now with an assistant who has a lot to learn – and the excitement just keeps ramping up. When the […]
Chicken Little investigates by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars Lois Wickstrom does it again! Imagine your typical “Chicken Little” story with a little investigation thrown in. Instead of running around yelling about the sky falling when an acorn lands on his head, Chicken Little decides to do an experiment. Same old favorite […]
Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam My rating: 5 of 5 stars Dean and Rae are both very happy in their lives and having sworn off relationships is a big part of why. Rae watched her mother die from a broken heart and swore that she would never give it a chance to break her, too. […]
The Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic My rating: 5 of 5 stars Sam is a high school graduate leaving for LA to pursue her big dreams of becoming an actress, while also leaving behind her past. She meets with an agent the day after her arrival, but after multiple prospects fall through, she is […]
Loretta’s Caterpillar by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations on each page telling the story of Monarch butterflies and their life cycles. Great factual information, inluding predators of Monarchs and telling the difference between the males and females of the species. Wonderful information shared and in such a beautiful and whimsical […]
Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2 by R. Weir My rating: 4 of 5 stars Wow! Hunter Divine used to be a US Marshall and has since moved to having his own team of investigators. In book 2, Hunter and his crew head to Reno, Nevada and end up working an undercover case to […]
The Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool My rating: 4 of 5 stars This story is written from a POV like it’s a memoir. Starts out a bit slow – not because of lack of detail, just not the normal type of writing I’m drawn to. However, this book really delves into a lot of […]
Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn My rating: 4 of 5 stars Riley and Cole seem like they’re going to be a safe haven to one another through the wild storms their lives bring to them. While from different backgrounds, they both have surprises behind closed doors […]
StoryTeller’s Tale: Wretched Soulz MC by Manda Mellett My rating: 4 of 5 stars ST and Sheri spend most of this book apart, and complete strangers as a matter of fact. But a dropped book leads to their time together being very explosive. The story begins with StoryTeller as a club Prospect, almost a year […]
The Hawke Family Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’m a sucker for a series with individual stories about each family member, so the idea of having more than one at my fingertips was more than enough motivation for me. Of course the added bonus is that this series is […]
Night Hawke by Gwyn McNamee My rating: 5 of 5 stars Well written, keeps you invested, has nice world building, some good sweaty scenes AND a killer cliffhanger. This was my first read by this author but I’m definitely in love. This was a hot and quick read to introduce you to the 2nd generation […]
My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats My rating: 5 of 5 stars Jasmine is a woman on her own. She is a good friend, a business owner that plans events with her friend Cadence, and someone happy with her freedoms – until James Conner comes along and literally sweeps her off her feet with a […]
Married Blind by Morgana Bevan My rating: 5 of 5 stars Abi is an everyday woman. Finn is Hollywood royalty. They had never met, until it was time to get married! The blurb I read seemed a bit unrealistic, but I am so glad I read this book! At the beginning, Abi appreciates Finn’s beauty, […]
Revenge Never Rests by Laurie L.C. Lewis My rating: 5 of 5 stars Picking up from where book 1 leaves off, Tallie has discovered why she had so many skills geared towards disappearing and staying hidden. She has also discovered a passion for seeking out lost individuals to bring them home. One night, she gets […]
Secrets Never Die by Laurie L.C. Lewis My rating: 5 of 5 stars Tallie grew up moving with her mom Julia from one third world place to another. After finally finding a place to settle, Julia dies unexpectedly, and for Tallie the surprises just keep coming when she discovers that her mom had a secret […]
Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady My rating: 5 of 5 stars Paige and Beckett met, briefly, in college and had a real pull towards each other. Before anything could come of it, Beckett was drafted into the NHL and Paige ended up being wowed by an older man and getting married. Beckett realized his dream […]
Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays by Susan Renee My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book was a very quick read due to how funny and engaging it was. From the opening line, it kept me interested and entertained. There are several laugh out loud moments, plenty of humor and uncomfortable moments and steam. Tenley […]
Reckless Heart by Jane Suen My rating: 4 of 5 stars Brad and Mary grew up together and had secret crushes on one another in high school, but never got together. Brad moved away so he didn’t have to watch her be with someone else and used his time to keep hustling and growing his […]
Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari My rating: 4 of 5 stars Chase is a CEO who is used to getting what he wants – and even more so as a man connected to a powerful crime family. Once he sees Katarina, he sets his sights on having her, and his desire grows as he […]
Murder on oak street by I. M. Foster My rating: 5 of 5 stars Daniel O’Halleran is a coroners physician in 1904 New York. He is dissatisfied in his job and feels no one takes him seriously – they’re always rushing his work, hoping to get more cases “solved” by pushing answers through quickly. In […]
And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins My rating: 5 of 5 stars WOW! After reading the blurb, I knew I’d be engrossed in this book. The idea of multiple potential stories told throughout the book captivated me, and so did the book itself. Dramatic, emotional, a wonderful psychological thriller. Catherine’s daughter Susie fell to […]
Ghost Talker by Byrd Nash My rating: 5 of 5 stars Elinor is a smart, talented, sassy Ghost Talker and daughter of a jeweler. Right from the first sentence, she drew me in and made me like her. She occasionally uses her talents to assist the police, and today is the beginning of one of […]
Defiant Princess by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars Mafia Elite series is one of my favorites, and just keeps making the characters better known and more beloved to us. This is a standalone book, but a prequal to the series. The heads of the Five Families are all still ruling with an […]
Lucas the Spy Cat by Samantha Shannon My rating: 5 of 5 stars Lucas the Spy Cat is a fun book based on the ideas his owners have about what he does when he leaves at night. There are plenty of silly, funny ideas and great illustrations of the local wildlife and Lucas. It was […]
