Sex on Fire: A Quickie Read by Ashley Bostock My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was definitely a quick read. I enjoyed the banter between Tanner and Poppy and the dual POV. Being a short story this allowed me to connect to both the characters. A bit of steam and a HEA for two […]
Confessions of a Sophomore Prankster by Danielle Jacks My rating: 5 of 5 stars Danielle Jacks you’ve done it again. This was all kinds of hot! Loved Setter and Casey’s story and I was engaged from page 1. As usual the writing is on point, the characters relatable and the story steaming. Each character’s backstory […]
Grave Digger Academy by C.A. King My rating: 4 of 5 stars An original YA fantasy book. I enjoyed the characters and the twist on magic and witches. There was a fair bit if foundation set in this first book of a series but it is executed well. Mikayla is easily relatable and her back […]
Tangled Roots by Denise D. Young My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is my first book by this author and it did not disappoint. The writing is really easy to read and the story has a really good flow. The mix of time travel, witches and romance was very well executed. The characters were […]
The Arsonist’s Handbook: A Gripping Psychological Thriller by L.A. Detwiler My rating: 5 of 5 stars A unique and intriguing insight into the mind of an arsonist by a very talented author. This brilliantly executed thriller had me engaged from page one. The story is very masterfully layered and interwoven but not once was I […]
Shield & Shade by Misty Hayes My rating: 4 of 5 stars Angels, Anarchy, Demons and Destruction This is the first book I have read by Misty Hayes and it won’t be the last. Amazing writing and wonderful characterisation had me turning the pages rapidly. I devoured this book and just want more. I found […]
House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall My rating: 4 of 5 stars Intriguing and suspenseful A very well written and unpredictable thriller. Molly is easily relatable, at times I felt she was younger than her actual age but this was a deliberate execution by the author. The twists and turns kept coming and the […]
Carnival of Shadows by Leslie Scott My rating: 4 of 5 stars I did not know what to expect going into this book. I didn’t realise this was book 2 but that did not take away from the storyline and I was quickly drawn into the world. I am curious enough to go back and […]
Terrifying Love: A Halloween Anthology by Serena Nova My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a brilliant collection of full length stories written by some talented authors. Each is unique, engaging and skilfully written. I was pleasantly surprised by how diverse the stories were and due to that I can’t really choose one above […]
Mornin The Super Bird : Mornin Finds a Way to Stop Extinction by Jules Heartly My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a gorgeous book. I read this to my 9 year old son and he absolutely loved it. The illustrations are brilliant and the story masterfully written. The message is indeed an important one […]
Tally and the Angel : Book One India by Eleanor Dixon My rating: 4 of 5 stars A sweet tale about a young girl discovering who she is with the help of a guardian angel. Tally is only 13 and after the death of her mother travels with her father to India where the adventure […]
Ouroboros by T.S. Simons My rating: 5 of 5 stars I highly recommend this series. This is just blowing me away and I am so enthralled it is scary. I am so excited to know that there is still more to come. Each of the books so far has just exceeded my expectations. These are […]
The Liminal Space by T.S. Simons My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book made me ugly cry. Not just the lone tear that I normally shed but actually sobs. The emotion bleeds off the pages and I was drawn straight into the world. I love the writing, so easy to connect with and raw. […]
Mountains Wanted by Phoebe Alexander My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is an escape book. One that you pick up when you are looking for an easy, romance read without too much drama. There is a little bit of angst and a fair bit of steam. I enjoyed that the FMC was self-assured (most […]
The Don by Hazel Storm My rating: 4 of 5 stars Slow burn with a twist on mythology. I like strong, female leads and interesting love interests each with a personality of their own. The Don by Hazel Storm did not disappoint. The story setting is strong, characters unique and enough action to keep my […]
Blue Summer Part Two by Everly Taylor My rating: 4 of 5 stars This takes up where pt 1 finished. Another brilliant instalment- written exactly how the second book should be – without the info dumping. So, I recommend reading Pt 1 before delving into this one. The action starts straight away and as Lillie […]
Dragons by Ty Drago My rating: 5 of 5 stars Intriguing, intense and intergalactic This is definitely a case of “don’t judge a book by its cover”. I hesitated going into this book and I was so wrong. This is wonderfully written and takes the reader on a journey through self-discovery and the unknown areas […]
Courage of Us by Brooke May My rating: 4 of 5 stars Friends to lovers and second chances This was an easy, quick-read with good character and story development. Told in dual POV, I connected with both characters. The author does a brilliant job of putting a unique twist on what could have been a […]
Nightfall by T.K. Lawyer My rating: 3 of 5 stars This was a first for me from this author and was an ok read. A shifter-romance, the characters are complex. There are some really cute moments that keep the story flowing and kept me reading until the end. The storyline was slow moving for me […]
Dirty Kisses and Conflicting Wishes by Danielle Jacks My rating: 4 of 5 stars I have a soft spot for the brother’s best friend romance stories. This had a bit of a different twist as the best friends were no longer friends. I really liked how the author took a predictable storyline and put a […]
The Way to Storey by L.B. Anne My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is an adventure story with a message. The story is told from the point of view of eleven year old Lou as she discovers who she is and journeys to find her way home. The author weaves a story filled with […]
Chameleon by Zoe Kalo My rating: 4 of 5 stars Deception, mystery and suspense. This is a very intriguing paranormal. A unique storyline, this had me waiting for the other shoe to drop. There was a constant layer of suspicion throughout the whole story. I wasn’t overly fussed by the ending (I think I just […]
THE DEVOTED FAN by Pamela DuMond My rating: 5 of 5 stars Twisted, intense and heartracingly brilliant. Devoured in one sitting. This book is the stunning conclusion to an epic series. All the breadcrumbs that were so skilfully laid out throughout the series are finally revealed and come together in a final showdown. This story […]
Bake Believe by Cori Cooper My rating: 4 of 5 stars 1 cup of teenage angst, 1 tablespoonful of baked goods, 1 teaspoon of romance and a pinch of magic is the recipe for this hilarious YA read. With a typical teenager that questions everything and her quirky sidekick BFF this was a set up […]
An Unexpected Bonding: Book One of The Unexpected Trilogy by Lilly Rayman My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was beyond my expectations. I was hesitant going into this book as I have come across several books that have approached the vampire/wolf relationship saga and was loathe to go there again. Boy, was I wrong. […]
Sexy Drug by Melody Calder My rating: 4 of 5 stars Intense, confronting and brutal. This author does not hold back. Once you dive in, you better hold your breath because you won’t come up for air until the end. I felt such a connection to Katie and Ramone and the world that the author […]
Antipodes by T.S. Simons My rating: 5 of 5 stars Intriguing, thought-provoking and brilliant. This book had me questioning so much about how long the current world can keep existing. I really connected with the main character and was quickly emotionally vested. The setting (my backyard) was so easily visualised and the messages of survival, […]
Blue Summer Part One by Everly Taylor My rating: 4 of 5 stars This walks the line between sci-fi and paranormal and does it brilliantly. The story is told in multiple POV – which I really like. The FMC is so easy to relate to and I enjoyed her inner monologue. The world building is […]
Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is my first book by this author and it was a very enjoyable steamy quick read. I have a bit of a weakness for alpha male romance books and this did not disappoint. I really liked Jules and her no bull approach. The […]
Walker Pride by Bernadette Marie My rating: 4 of 5 stars A great start to what is looking to be an awesome series. Strong characters and a family that I can’t wait to get to know. This is a sweet romance story built within a well developed story line about pride, trust and family values. […]
