Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars Brilliant What a delightful addition to the Notebook Mysteries series. Emma, Jeremy and the gang are all back in this novella to celebrate Ethan and Savannah’s Christmas Eve wedding. An invite arrives for a party which immediately sends Emma’s […]
Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Engaging and education As always with this author’s books there is wonder amongst the pages. Rocketship Made of Stars is an entertaining and educational book that teaches children, aged 4-8 years, about the constellations in a fun and engaging way. […]
Atonement by Winter Austin My rating: 5 of 5 stars Thrilling with unexpected twists Atonement is the first book in the McIntyre County Series and I really enjoyed it. With strong characterisation and a multilayered narrative I was glued from start to finish. The story followed Nic and Con as they navigated a series of […]
The Guardsman by Cat Treadgold My rating: 4 of 5 stars Pulls at the heartstrings The second book in The Olympic Peninsula series, The Guardsman tell the story of 2 lost souls trying to find their place in the world. Liam and Teresa have been through so much, on different levels and were not looking […]
When We Fell Again by Julie Archer My rating: 4 of 5 stars Rockstar, second chance romance This book was full of angst. It’s the first book I have read from this author and it was a good read. It’s a roller coaster of misunderstandings, insecurities, chemistry and drama. When Jordan has a chance to […]
Murder Creek by Jane Suen My rating: 4 of 5 stars Quick cozy mystery This was a short mystery that was fast paced and entertaining. Eve, an aspiring journalist, stumbles upon a twenty year old missing persons case and uncovers more than she bargained for. It’s an easy clean read, with enough depth to sink […]
Xenia Navarro and the Magic Ants by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Multilayered children’s story A different book from this author but still has the educational creatively that one has come to expect. Xenia Navarro and the Magic Ants is a chapter story book that tells the story of Xenia whose mother […]
The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett My rating: 4 of 5 stars Mystery, Games and Secrecy This fun and gripping read is the second book in The Reeds of West Hills series. It’s a fantasy aimed at middle grade readers and follows gifted twins Frank and Jon Reed. The story is well written and […]
Cruel Hate by Isla Vaughn My rating: 5 of 5 stars That ending is just cruel! Love, love, love this whole series. Please read the books in order or at least read Cruel Start before this one. Phoenix and Aspen had me tangled in knots. Aspen’s character is amazing and is exactly what Phoenix needs. […]
As Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist My rating: 5 of 5 stars Touching multilayered story What a wonderfully touching story. From the first page, this book draws you in and holds you there right through until the end. Julie is a strong FMC and tells a very real story. The roller coaster […]
Love & Stilettos by Evelyn Lindell My rating: 4 of 5 stars 3.5stars Second chance Romance with a twist This contemporary romance had a really good premise with the childhood best friends hitting road block upon road block to their HEA. This is told from Mia’s point of view and I would have really loved […]
Russian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee My rating: 5 of 5 stars Brilliant!Loved this story very much! Engaging, spicy, witty and well written. There was just enough balance between the angst and the romance. The differences between Lev and Daphne were a big sticking point and it was great that this was explore deeper […]
Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend: A story about pet loss and saying goodbye to a furry friend. Ages 5-11 and kindergarten through grade 5. by Terri Sabol My rating: 5 of 5 stars Oh my heart 💜 😢 This book deals with the heartbreaking life event of saying goodbye to a beloved pet. It […]
Deadly Vengeance by Anise Storm My rating: 4 of 5 stars Unpredictable Revenge Mafia Deadly Vengeance is book 2 in The Vaccaro Empire Collection. It can be read as a stand-alone, even though it is the next generation after book 1. Valencia finds more than she bargains for when she comes across her mother’s diaries. […]
Sing For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Lead singer’s story The second book in the Balefire series is Blu Connolly’s story. As the lead singer of Balefire he has had a life full of touring and everything that comes with a rock ‘n’ roll life but didn’t know […]
A Forever Kind of Thing by Melinda Harris My rating: 4 of 5 stars All the feels This YA/NA contemporary romance is slow at the start, but takes off about a quarter of the way in. The emotions are raw and the issues all to real. The MC has had a hard life which comes […]
Liz’s Road Trip by Bernadette Marie My rating: 4 of 5 stars This contemporary romance is chortle but sweet. With a quirky MC and her furry travel companion on a road trip to honour her grandmother. The journey turns out to be more than Liz bargains for. An uplifting and entertaining story, told in dual […]
Granting Katelyn by S.E. Reichert My rating: 5 of 5 stars Highly emotional and steamy The second book in the Sweet Valley Series, Granting Katelyn, is a wonderful contemporary romance. Based in a small town with a western theme, the book follows on from book one with Elle’s younger sister Katelyn. Her journey to happiness […]
Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee My rating: 5 of 5 stars Royalty, Romance & Ruckus The first book in The Crowned Heart series and it is a forbidden romance with mysteries to solve and lots of chemistry. Fyn and Bridget make a great couple and the author writes the story in such a way that […]
Rogue Wolf by Lilliana Rose My rating: 5 of 5 stars More than just a paranormal romance The third book in the Protector Wolf Shifter series has Tamaska fending for herself as Kodiak has been captured by the vamps. To survive, Tamaska need to face her fears and risk possible death. There is so much […]
Dead Keen by Anise Eden Hook, line & sinker This is the second book in the Things Unseen series and just like first book it grabs you and doesn’t let go. From one breath taking minute to the next, the author weaves an intense tale of intrigue, suspense and mystery. As the clock is ticking […]
A Rainbow Like You by Andréa Fehsenfeld My rating: 5 of 5 stars Heartfelt, genuine, real This is a well written, interesting story that draws you in from the start. The characters, interactions and plot line are well orchestrated to bring a story filled with raw emotion, drama and rock & roll. There are so […]
Conversations with the Tarot: Bewitching Meditations on Reading the Cards by Maria DeBlassie My rating: 4 of 5 stars Unique Thi book shares insights into the world of Tarot. With 78 reflections based on each card, I found the content interesting. I have always had a fascination with Tarot and this author has a way […]
Softest Touch by Adina D. Grey My rating: 4 of 5 stars Quick suspenseful romance A beautiful storyline, this book had all the feels. Derek finds a compatible spirit in Melinda. Together they need to face several obstacles. The writing draws you in and the characters keep you glued until the end. A wonderful read […]
Love Shots by Isobel Reed My rating: 4 of 5 stars Friends to lovers sweet contemporary romance This is the fourth book in the Bluestone Series and it was a great addition. Summer is back in Bluestone County as life has not turned out as she planned. Teddy, retired from the Navy, returns to Bluestone […]
I Am An Outer Space Alien by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars A story about inclusion I Am An Outer Space Alien is such and engaging and fun read. The author cleverly weaves the educational message about inclusion, acceptance, and diversity through a cute fantasy adventure story. Aimed at early childhood ages, […]
Lilly Tames Her Worries by Carole Heaney My rating: 4 of 5 stars A great book to share with all kids This brilliantly illustrated picture story book tackles anxiety in such a sensitive way. I really loved the easy to read language and how the ‘heebie-jeebies’ were illustrated. What Lilly goes through is very common […]
Cruel King by K.M. Scott My rating: 5 of 5 stars Brilliant! This standalone was really engaging. It’s a billionaire with a bit of bully romance. So many twists and turns that kept me on my toes. There’s family secrets, so much history, and drama. I found the characters easy to connect with and loved […]
Back to the 80’s by S.E. Reichert My rating: 5 of 5 stars Rom com with a taste of the best era! Back to the 80s is an awesome trip down memory lane. Blaine Reynolds is a great character who loves the 80s and owns a shop to prove it. Eric is a business man […]
The Reluctant Suitor by Stacy-Deanne My rating: 3 of 5 stars Short historical romance 3.5 stars This quick read is the fifth book in the Studs of Clear Creek County Series. It’s a historical romance based in western times when interracial relationships were unacceptable. There’s forbidden love, age-gap, interracial relations, class divides and more within […]
