Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland by Christy Nicholas My rating: 4 of 5 stars My family came from Scotland so this was fascinating to read. I enjoyed every minute of it. History, myths, locations, pictures, etc. were so delightful. This book is a treat to read even though I will […]
England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was a really charming guide to England. The author does a really fascinating job of giving us history along with beautiful pictures and details of England. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to travel to England […]
Secrets of the Moon by Kristy Centeno My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a fascinating story. I loved the story of Marjorie and how crazy life gets for her. It’s a paranormal story with a bit of everything in it. Werewolves, twins, etc. make for some crazy action-filled drama. I was drawn in […]
Mermaid Tails by Suzanna Lynn My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a neat book. It’s very colorful. The information is in short bites. I found the rhyming to be fun and almost songlike. I read this with my grandchildren. They thought it was “supercool.” The different colored tails done to look like sea animals […]
Charlotte’s Control by Maggie Sims My rating: 4 of 5 stars Not sure that she’s ready to jump back into the single area (even being a widow), Charlotte winds up with a “rake,” . She’s a bit more contemporary then times allow as it seems her dead husband taught her things to help her provide. […]
Before You Say I Do by Marina Hanna My rating: 4 of 5 stars What a delightfully fun read. Nothing like a fun romp with a great story to get your weekend started. It’s a quick read. The characters are fun and entertaining. I love how this author writes. Her characters are always written to […]
Before I Let You Go by Kellie Wallace My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a beautiful story. This story is so well-written that you can feel it in your soul. Your emotions go for a little bit of a roller coaster ride. I really can’t tell you much about the story without giving it […]
4/5 stars I am such a fan of this series. The author does such a fantastic job of portraying family dynamics and family relationships. Though this is book 4 and it’s focus is on Jake and his slow burn relationship with Chiara,we see the relationships still developing with the other couples. We also get to […]
Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars What a fun story! Three children and morse code tapping dog. They are out to solve the mystery of finding the time capsule. I loved the whole premise of the story. The characters are fun and exciting. The story does a great job of […]
Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance by Lori Haas My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is one of the sweetest second-chance romances that I’ve read in a bit. It hits a little close to home because I’m the oldest in our relationship by a decade. I found Laura and Hugh’s relationship to […]
The Closer by Rowan Rossler My rating: 4 of 5 stars Hot mama!!!! I loved this one. The chemistry and sparks could start a forest fire. This story is so good. It’s a great ending to the series. I found the writing strong. The characters were very relatable. The adventures and romance had me wishing […]
The Complete Echo Series by C.R. Alam My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is one of the best romantic suspense sets you can get in a box. The Echo series is a fast-paced suspense series that has romance, drama, and usually that second chance you are looking for. Each book has different story yet […]
The Changed Man by Cat Treadgold My rating: 4 of 5 stars I am such a fan of this series. The author does such a fantastic job of portraying family dynamics and family relationships. Though this is book 4 and it’s focus is on Jake and his slow burn relationship with Chiara,we see the relationships […]
Sugar & Spice by Phoebe Alexander My rating: 4 of 5 stars Cy, the youngest son of the family that runs Sweetopia, goes undercover to discover the mastermind of the employee trouble. Jolie, the Red Velvet Queen, catches his eye and distracts him from his mission. Single mom of 2 just trying to make ends […]
Stars in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager My rating: 4 of 5 stars I loved this story. The author has a way of writing that leaves you feeling the emotions of the story. The writing was strong and very well-done for the age it was targeted at. I’m an old woman but I really […]
Planting Seeds: Growing Mindful Children Through Yoga by Janice Pratt My rating: 4 of 5 stars As a homeschooling grandmother, I found this to be an engaging and insightful resource to use with my grandson. For obvious reasons I can’t do yoga anymore but we have used videos to work on it with him. The […]
The Glow in Loretta’s Garden by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a cool story about firefly’s. I had no idea there were even armadillo bugs. It’s a nice introduction to the life cycle of the insect. Loretta stories are always interesting and full of fun science facts. Being an explorer makes […]
Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog by Giselle Nevada My rating: 5 of 5 stars A really neat story that teaches about the responsibility that comes with taking care of dogs. I like how the author sets her story up and the kids are telling their parents […]
Mistaken Identity by Stephanie R. Caffrey My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a fast-paced suspense book. Right off the bat, I was sucked right in. The two girls bounced off each other and there our mystery starts. There’s lots of action, intrigue, mystery and a little bit of romance. I loved how spunky […]
Hood of Sedna by Mina Skye My rating: 4 of 5 stars This story was uniquely fascinating. The story of her coming into existence was unique and nothing I had read before. The story was well written. I sat down and spent a whole afternoon reading. I started at 1 and didn’t put it down […]
Outcast by Catherine Banks My rating: 4 of 5 stars Oh my, this book makes having exotic animals look fun. I loved the story. Magic and shifters with a reverse harem made for a winning story in my book. The characters were entertaining, sexy and absolutely wonderful. She’s a new author to me and I […]
Managing Mischief by Alyndra Quinn My rating: 4 of 5 stars Ooh, I loved this book. It continues the romance of Zachary and Ashton. Life brought some challenges but they got through it. This couple is so hot as a Dom/Sub pair. Ashton is still a strong woman and they make this work. I liked […]
The Hidden Present by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is such a cute book. His unbirthday present is to be found and he gets to use a compass. Oh, what fun he has with grandpa. An entertaining story with bright, fun illustrations that will keep any child glued to the story. […]
Make Me Burn by Alicia Street My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was an excellent read. I am such a fan of this series. They are hot, sexy and entertaining. The chemistry in this book is off the chart. No bro land is where we go this time. You shouldn’t go for your enemy’s […]
It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie My rating: 4 of 5 stars This continues the story from The Rise of Valdis. I would suggest you read the prequel and Book 1. The story is very good. The characters will hold your interest through the whole story. I find it interesting that they can enchant […]
A Girl, Stuck by Kelly Elizabeth Huston My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was an excellent read. an exciting, suspenseful read that brings back “Harry” who meets Trey. She wants in and he wants out. I found the characters to have a terrific chemistry. Though there was danger around and in, the humor was […]
Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate by M.J. Murray My rating: 5 of 5 stars The latest installment of the Detective Dylan series has Dylan, Emilie and their dog searching for the bases to their baseball field. This is a cute story that has children using their creative skills to figure out where […]
The Mating Chance by Brooke May My rating: 4 of 5 stars This has been one of my favorite series to read. The concept of getting another mate after the one you were lifemated with was really interesting. Cricket is a fiercely independent single momma that was settled into her thinking she would be alone […]
The Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu My rating: 4 of 5 stars What a neat children’s story. It tells about the custom of the Red Envelopes that is part of the Lunar New Year. The illustrations are pretty. I found it was a neat way to teach a child about other cultures. I read […]
Family Ties Family Lies by Jacqueline Boulden My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was one of those emotional stories that made you want to have tissue nearby. Rose heads home to help care for her mom after an injury takes her out of work for a bit. While taking care of her mom, she […]
