Grace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines My rating: 4 of 5 stars Romantic and emotional This is the second instalment in The Anderson Sisters series and just as good as the first. I really enjoyed Grace and Ryan’s story. This has a bit of everything for romance lovers – angst, drama, sabotage, loss and past […]
Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram My rating: 4 of 5 stars Heart stopping This story was like an adrenaline rush. Starts of calm and builds and builds until your heart is pounding so hard. I felt so much for Jacklyn and the author writes this so well that I felt […]
My Inner Critic by Christine Bernard My rating: 5 of 5 stars Kindred spirit What an awesome read. This had me devouring every word as I related very closely with Emily. The author really understood the daily struggle someone with anxiety faces and at several times I thought she was writing about me. Aging can […]
Titanian Warrior by Victoria Saccenti My rating: 5 of 5 stars Mythology, paranormal and romance I really enjoyed this book. This is book 3 of the series and I have not read any of the other books, though I now feel I need to go back and rectify that! I have read other books by […]
True Colors : Landry’s True Colors Series: Book One by Krysten Lindsay Hager My rating: 4 of 5 stars Engaging teen read This was an interesting YA read. The author covers many issues faced by a teen who is navigating tween-hood. I liked the voice of Landry, she was an easy character to relate to. […]
Vaughn’s Xena by M.I. Rosegold My rating: 3 of 5 stars Mixed feelings The overall premise of this book kept me reading – there were just moments I felt were forced and the dialogue didn’t quite match my idea of the characters. I struggled to connect with Vaughn, which didn’t help. I liked Xena though. […]
The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery by Holly Tierney My rating: 4 of 5 stars Very descriptive cozy mystery This intriguing cozy mystery is a fun read. Lots of imaginative suspense and delicious muffins. The story draws you straight in and I really liked the eccentricities of the characters. A good quick read. […]
Saving the Bellydancer by Debra Parmley My rating: 3 of 5 stars Short but sweet This is a very short contemporary romance. The author has very detailed writing which makes for a fulfilled read, even though the story is short. I enjoyed the interactions between the characters, the strength of Zarifah and protectiveness of Cutter. […]
Throwing the Curve by Lauren Fraser My rating: 4 of 5 stars Strong characters and baseball Really enjoyed this sports based romance. The author has put a little bit of everything in this book about a fake relationship turning into something more. The banter between Ryan and Peyton was brilliant and their chemistry was well […]
A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker My rating: 4 of 5 stars Historical romantic comedy This was a well-written light hearted romance that had me smiling. I was glued as the strong storyline unfolded. I became so vested in the characters and their plight. Such an easy read, with great pacing and […]
Hit on You by Brooke May My rating: 4 of 5 stars Good mafia romanceThis was a great book. Luke and Nikolai have a rough journey in becoming a couple. Luke has a strong, independent streak and doesn’t trust easily. Nikolai is Mafia and alpha all the way. Their chemistry is off the charts and […]
StoryTeller’s Tale: Wretched Soulz MC by Manda Mellett My rating: 5 of 5 stars Engaging This is Storyteller’s and Sherri’s story. It is captivating from start to finish. I thoroughly enjoy this author’s writing style and their previous works, and this did not disappoint. Storyteller is a very interesting character – his journey has not […]
Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn My rating: 4 of 5 stars Short but intense This novella introduces Cole and Riley and gives a bit of their background. There are hints of what is to come – family toxicity, romance, bullying and some darker themes. It is […]
Absolution by Anise Storm My rating: 4 of 5 stars Sizzle, heat & steam This contemporary romance, with a dash of paranormal, follows Dominic and Whitney as they navigate demons from the past and danger in the present. This is a well written book but it did feel a little repetitive at times. Besides these […]
Night Hawke by Gwyn McNamee My rating: 5 of 5 stars Extremely hot This novella had me fanning. This is the prequel to The Hawke Family Second Generation series and it was such a tease. I thoroughly enjoyed the first series, The Hawke Family, and I just know that this series will have me just […]
The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons My rating: 5 of 5 stars Brilliant! This series is one of my favourite sci-fi series and just goes from strength to strength. The 45th Parallel is the sixth book in the Antipodes series but is more of a spin-off. This book follows Cait and Sera, children of the […]
Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin My rating: 5 of 5 stars Intriguing and suspenseful This crime thriller had so many twists and turns it had me in a spin. Brilliantly written, with well developed characters, the author dropped crumbs throughout the story and it wasn’t until the end that it all clicked into […]
My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats My rating: 3 of 5 stars 3.5stars Mixed emotions My Pearl Heart is a short contemporary romance that follows Jasmine and James. It was an easy story to follow but I did struggle at times to connect with the characters and their relationships, especially Cadence. The rest of the […]
Things are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Shake, rattle and roll! This brilliant picture story book is the second book in the Invisible Wand Series. Caspian is back, bringing his cousin, grandpa and of course his trusty wand. What are they going to do when there is an earthquake? This […]
Fear Inc.: Volume Three by Melinda Valentine My rating: 4 of 5 stars Brilliant! This is book 3 in the Fear Inc series and it was amazing. The storyline was engaging and the characters were easily relatable. Even though this can be read as stand-alone, I loved seeing characters from the previous books and knowing […]
Sharing His Nanny by Tori Chase My rating: 5 of 5 stars Delightfully naughty I absolutely loved this book. The banter, characters and steam kept me glued from start to finish. There’s a lot going on but it creates more interest and develops each character in their own right. There is a high amount of […]
The Hawke Family Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love a good collection and this was brilliant. Book 1 – Savage Collision This is Savage and Danita’s story. A brilliant start to the series and a great introduction to the Hawke Family. Book 2 Tortured Skye This is Skye […]
Handle With Care by R.L. Dunn My rating: 4 of 5 stars Medical military drama 3,5stars This story follows Hunter and Selma and is well written. The chapters are short and it flicks between past to present in a time lapse fashion to cover backstory. I enjoyed the storyline and characters and there were some […]
Married Blind by Morgana Bevan My rating: 5 of 5 stars Contemporary blind date romance A well written great fun read. Abi and Finn are adorable. A relationship formed from convenience it was amazing to watch their connection unfold. But Finn has some issues from his past that he needs to deal with and Abi […]
Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro My rating: 4 of 5 stars Mythological fantasy This is the third and final book of the Servant of the Gods series. Evan is at the final stage of his journey and is up against some fantastical creatures. This story has everything to keep the reader’s interest – paranormal, mythology, […]
Delicious Death by Byrd Nash My rating: 4 of 5 stars Supernatural delight Delicious Death is the second volume in the Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries series. It was just as good as the first. A Gaslamp fantasy tale that has murder, mystery, ghosts and romance. Elinor is a medium and finds herself needing to solve […]
Falling Home by Libby Kay My rating: 4 of 5 stars Second chances and small town romance This is a sweet romance based in the small town of Buckeye Falls. Max and Ginny are a great couple who deserve happiness but there are so many issues that need smoothing out. Loved Buckeye Falls – quaint […]
What Actually Happened to Isaac Moore by Samantha J. Rose My rating: 4 of 5 stars Peculiar and unusual A curious tale that takes the reader on an unusual adventure filled with magic, paranormal, mystery, alternate worlds and a roller coaster of emotion. The story is offbeat but delivered well with Isaac finding himself in […]
Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel by Rowan Dillon My rating: 3 of 5 stars Irish beauty Set in beautiful Ireland this is the second book in the Guardians of the PHAE series. The story does not lack in detail, to the point that I found it cumbersome at times with a […]
The Sneaky Kitten: Invisible Magic Wand Book Four by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Cute and colourful Another stand out magical adventure from this author. The Sneaky Kitten brings a fun storyline with amazing illustrations and imagery. Even though the writing is simple there is so much more within the pictures. As […]
