Holding Up the Sky by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Imaginative children’s book This colourful children’s adventure picture book was a delight to read. Aimed at early childhood ages, it takes the reader on a fun adventure with Colleen as she deals with issues with the townsfolk. I really love how this […]
House of Arsceneaux by Caterina Novelliere My rating: 4 of 5 stars Modern paranormal romance This book is a fast paced second chance paranormal romance. The fantasy world the author creates is well done. There’s vampires, supernatural elements, mysteries, secrets, adventure and fated soul mates. I’m a sucker for these storylines. It was an engaging […]
My Goodbye Girl by Anna Gomez My rating: 5 of 5 stars Fabulously written emotional romance This brilliantly written romance makes the heart sing and pulls at the heartstrings all at once. The story has an easy flow and I found once I started reading I couldn’t pull my eyes away. I just devoured every […]
Sacrifice Bunt by Bree Kraemer My rating: 4 of 5 stars Baseball romance The second book in the Ground Rule series and we have Zara, a confident sports agent who knows what she wants and that’s no strings attached. Then there’s Noah, straight shooting and comfortable with who he is. The author has a flare […]
The Master of Demise by Nadija Mujagic My rating: 4 of 5 stars Twisted This was a thrilling and unpredictable ride. The writing draws you in and the plot just keeps you guessing. The characters are well developed and are multi faceted and with the mysteries stacking up I had no idea how the story […]
A Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi My rating: 5 of 5 stars Delightful This cute picture story book would make a beautiful present to the teacher in your life. It shows that all teachers are different and have different approaches but at the core it comes from the heart. The illustrations are bright and colourful […]
Rise of the Hunter by Barb Jones My rating: 3 of 5 stars Start of a new trilogy This is the fourth book in the Blood Prophecy series but the first in the Tall Dark Man trilogy. It continues from where the previous book left off and has the Queen faced with another prophecy. The […]
Falling Again: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay My rating: 5 of 5 stars Brilliant addition to the seriesBack in Buckeye Falls with the third book in the series. I love this town and the characters. This is Anthony any Natalie’s story. Always there for everyone else and by all appearances they are perfect […]
The Passion of 3 by Ariella Talix My rating: 4 of 5 stars Three’s not a crowd This is the second book I’m The Perfect Number series and is a MMF romance. These 3 have a history and an intense connection. This is all about them getting their second chance. It’s a quick read with […]
Secrets of the Sorcery War by Elise Carlson My rating: 4 of 5 stars The adventure continues Second book in the Ruarnon Trilogy and this takes off from where book one finished off. It is worth reading book one to get the foundation of the story. This flowed a lot better than book one but […]
Huff… Puff… Grind! The 3 Little Pigs Get Smart by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars STEM children’s story This is a scientific adaptation of the children’s story ‘The three little pigs’. It has great illustrations and was cleverly executed. This brings mini-lessons in science and engineering for little minds to ponder. Thoroughly […]
The Messy Kids by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Cute & fun This picture story book is a fun story aimed for 4-8 year olds. It has an underlying message of cleaning up after yourself, even when it’s not your mess which is done thing kids don’t like to do. Chester is […]
The Wandering Isles by C.L. Schneider My rating: 4 of 5 stars The novella This is the novella to the Crown of Stones Trilogy. It can be read as a stand-alone but is so much more enjoyable when read with the other books. The writing is brilliant, with imagery and strong characters drawing you right […]
Hope and Lies by C.H. Lyn My rating: 5 of 5 stars For dystopian lovers This was a brilliant read. The author has a flair for fantasy and builds a world that is unique and engaging. The characters are well developed and the plot was wonderfully executed. There are multiple layers and a world full […]
Fireflies by A.R. Hadley My rating: 4 of 5 stars 3.5 stars Mixed feelings This was an interesting read – the cover and blurb drew me in. The story started strong with Dane and Mike looking to enhance their relationship by adding in a female. I think if the storyline stayed on this path it […]
Acting Counsel by Morgana Bevan My rating: 4 of 5 stars Fun This is the third book in the Kings of screen series and what an enjoyable read. With witty banter, flirtatious interludes and a guy who knows what he wants this contemporary romance is a quick read that is well written and draws you […]
Ghosts of Alda by Russell Archey My rating: 4 of 5 stars Great imagery and adventure This is the second book in the Obscured Throne Trilogy and is so well crafted that I couldn’t put it down. The characters and world building held me captive right until then end. This starts off straight after book […]
Truly Unfortunate by C.A. King My rating: 5 of 5 stars Mysterious and dark paranormal This was wonderfully put together dark supernatural story. I love my Grimm fairytales and this was a brilliant twisted version. Truly is an easily relatable character and soon has the reader vested in her story. The writing and imagery draw […]
Walk Off by Bree Kraemer My rating: 4 of 5 stars Secrets and Second chances This angsty contemporary romance doesn’t pull any punches. The emotional roller coaster takes off and has you hanging on right until the end. The first book in the Ground Rule series has Kyle and Celia who have a painful past. […]
Someone to Watch Over Me by Debbie Cromack My rating: 5 of 5 stars Slow-burn to healing This is the third and last book in the Wounded Hearts series and it was a real treat. This author knows how to tie everything together in a nice emotional bow. Angelo is the son of Nicco and […]
Stalked by the Devil: BWWM Thriller by Stacy-Deanne My rating: 4 of 5 stars Thrilling All is not what it seems in this twisted story. Melody has so many things going on and add in a possible evil stalker, what’s a girl to do? I really enjoyed this story and was glued from start to […]
Earl of Griffith by Aubrey Wynne My rating: 4 of 5 stars 3.5 stars Sweet romance This romance set in the Regency era quickly captures your heart. The sixth book in the Once upon a Widow series weaves a tale of jaded hearts, secrets and second chances. It’s a ‘clean’ romance and had some snippets […]
Underneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren My rating: 4 of 5 stars Confronting and raw This is the first book I have read from this author and it was a pleasant surprise. The author’s writing is engaging and quickly grabs at your emotions. The storyline is not for the faint hearted as it is deals […]
Living With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering Choices by Toby Dorr My rating: 4 of 5 stars Crime, self discovery and redemption This was a deeply captivating read. Toby’s story just pulls you in and takes the reader on a journey inside the prison system and how she makes […]
Twisted Proposal: Central Florida Stories by Victoria Saccenti My rating: 4 of 5 stars Revenge with a twist This is book 3 of the Central Florida Stories which can be read as a stand alone. Ethan and Siena are a formidable couple. Ethan is Dom who takes no prisoners but he wasn’t prepared for Siena. […]
Bound by the Hinterlands by Bree M. Lewandowski My rating: 4 of 5 stars Fantasy romance This was an amazing adventure, with beautiful imagery and strong characterisation. The story has a good flow and quickly draws you in. Cressida and Caravahi’s romance is one for the ages. It starts out as a simmer and builds […]
The Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan My rating: 4 of 5 stars Actions and Consequences An emotional tale drenched in suspense and lightened by hope. This is the first book I have read by this author and it was a great read. There is a rawness about the story, with the heart […]
What Do the Plants Say? by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars Cute and informative This is a brilliant book for the budding scientist and inventors out there. I love this author’s books as they open a world of possibilities to children. This is a great picture story book for the classroom to […]
Trapping the Butterfly by Debra Parmley My rating: 4 of 5 stars Historical romance This is a captivating read. The author weaves a story immersed in the roaring 1920s with flappers, gangsters and romance. Bethany is a young girl trying to find her place as she comes unto her own. She has a battle on […]
Editor Kill Fee by G.G. Collins My rating: 4 of 5 stars The sleuthing fun continues Taylor Browning is back with her cats and investigating the mystery around the president of the Sante Fe Wine and Crime book club’s disappearance. With lots of twists and turns and a race against time, Taylor has more than […]
