Down By The River by Tricia Gardella My rating: 5 of 5 stars My kiddos and I have read several books by this author and for good reason! They always craft such creative and engaging storytelling with each new adventure. This one in particular has become one of our favorites with the absolutely gorgeous illustrations […]
Cam Creates A Hero: Growth Mindset Book For Kids by Dagmara Sitek My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is part of the Courage Tales series, but you can definitely read them as standalones without a problem. My kiddos and I fell in love with this book immediately as we learned about Cam and […]
Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette by T.L. Clark My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is my first encounter with this author, and as a devoted fan of anything related to Pride and Prejudice, I couldn’t resist picking it up From the moment I began reading, I was […]
Lapidius by Matthew Runals My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the first book in A Nation Found series as well as the first book I have read by this author. I was completely engrossed in it within the first couple of pages and didn’t put it down until I finished! I may have […]
Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie My rating: 5 of 5 stars From the second I laid eyes on this beautifully captivating cover, my curiosity piqued. As soon as I realized who the author was, I knew I had to have it in my hands! This author has a remarkable ability to weave intricate […]
The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins. by Kim Ann My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was such a delightful journey into the enchanting world of homes in all their forms. I read this with both of my kiddos and although they […]
Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another wonderful story and life lesson learned and shared by Buddy the Blue Corgi! My kiddos and I have read and loved the previous books in the series, so there was no doubt in my mind […]
The Secret Aftermath: An Urban Fantasy Thriller by Gloria Oliver My rating: 5 of 5 stars I am blown away again by this author’s sheer talent to craft a captivating tale! This fast-paced sequel in The Discoveries of Julia Xero series picks up right where we left off with Julia. If you haven’t read the […]
Unmasking A Cowgirl by Rachelle Paige Campbell My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the third book in the Match Made in Montana series, and it is just as wonderful as the previous books! Although I thoroughly enjoyed this entire series, you can definitely read this as a standalone without any confusion at all. […]
Good Things Take Time: A picture book about learning patience by Suzanna Lynn My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the second book in the Buddy the Blue Corgi series, and it is just as cute as the first one! I loved the first book celebrating uniqueness while this one focuses on being patient. […]
To be a Fae Rogue by Tricia Copeland My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is one of my favorite series, so I was beyond excited when I learned that the latest installment had finally been released, my excitement was through the roof! I picked it up immediately and could barely wait to dive in […]
You Are Special by Suzanna Lynn My rating: 5 of 5 stars Having read a couple of books by this author and loving them, picking this one up was a no brainer. My kiddos and I were particularly excited to see Buddy the Blue Corgi as we have a “different” blue merle corgi of our […]
A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper My rating: 5 of 5 stars I had previously read one book by this author and loved it so much that I eagerly picked up another. The cover is absolutely charming, and the story is just as delightful. The author held my attention from the very first […]
Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay My rating: 5 of 5 stars I hadn’t read anything by this author before, but the cover drew me in as soon as I saw it. It’s a relatively short read, but don’t let that fool you because this is magnificent! A uniquely original M/M paranormal romance that […]
Made to Love Her: Romantic Suspense Novella by Michele Sims My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was the first book I had read by this author, and even though it was a short read, it was still wonderful! I didn’t realize it was connected to a series, but I think it did perfectly fine […]
Forever to Fall by Libby Kay My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is book five in the Buckeye Falls series, and it’s my favorite one yet! You can absolutely read each one as a standalone but since the characters appear in each one, you’ll want to get more familiar with them and their background. […]
Forbiddenly Yours by Anise Storm My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved the first book in this series, so there was no doubt in my mind that I would be snagging a copy of this as soon as it came out! This is the second book in the Titans of Chicago series and what […]
Andrew’s Armor by Jill Monaco My rating: 5 of 5 stars Although I hadn’t read anything by this author before, I picked it up because the cover was cute. I’m always looking for more books to read with my kiddos, and this one took me by surprise. It’s a heartwarming and inspiring children’s book that […]
Murder in Prospect: An Eve Sawyer Mystery by Jane Suen My rating: 5 of 5 stars I had only read one other book by this author before, but the cover caught my attention which prompted me to grab it! I didn’t realize this was the fifth book in the Eve Sawyer Mystery series, so I […]
Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella My rating: 5 of 5 stars This author has become a favorite in our household, so we were all excited when we sat down to read this together. The illustrations are beautiful and quite fun as they add more depth to the story. Both of my kiddos loved this book […]
Midnight Falls by John (ronin) Evans My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was the first book by this author, but I couldn’t pass it up after the cover caught my attention. After reading the synopsis, I knew I had to dive in immediately. I’m a huge fan of the horror and thriller genres which […]
Back in the Ring by Brooke May My rating: 5 of 5 stars This author is definitely on my list of books to pick up without a second thought as they create some incredible stories. This is the fourth book in The Predator series, and just like the others, it doesn’t disappoint. Bijou was a […]
G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker My rating: 5 of 5 stars As a book and language lover, I picked this up as soon as I laid eyes on it. I hadn’t read anything by this author before, but this had all the makings of a promising […]
El Diablo: A Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Novel by Kathryn Dodson My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was such an amazing and suspenseful read by a magnificent author! It is the second book in the Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense series. I have enjoyed many books but this author and this one is no different! […]
Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet: A book to explain how visiting the vet with your pets can be fun! by Terri Sabol My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another magnificent book by one of our favorite authors! This is part of the Oscar and Emmy series, and if you haven’t read any of them […]
Oscar and Emmy Visit Grandma by Terri Sabol My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Oscar and Emmy series is one of our favorites in our household, so everyone was excited when I brought a new one home! The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and definitely add another layer to the story itself. It also helps […]
Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow My rating: 5 of 5 stars I hadn’t read anything by this author before, but the cover of this book is beautifully intriguing which made it impossible to ignore. Once I read the synopsis, I knew I was going to love it! This is […]
Alchemy of Glass by Barbara Barnett My rating: 5 of 5 stars I had only read one book by this author before picking this one up, but the cover was ridiculously beautiful so I grabbed it immediately! This is the second book in The Apothecary’s Curse series, and I found it even more enjoyable than […]
Dark is the Wood: A Young Adult Fantasy Romance by Kristin Ward My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was the first book I had read by this author, so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was absolutely blown away! It is the first book in the Enchanted Tales with Dragon Scales series […]
Falling for a Star in the City: A Hockey Romance by Krysten Lindsay Hager My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the second book in the Stars in the City series, and it was just as incredible as the first one, if not more so! Even though this is part of a series, I […]
