Amaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was beautiful and made me cry! Such a sweet story of two young people communicating across the world – it just goes to show that children know the true meaning of friendship. I also learnt a lot about the […]
Russian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee My rating: 5 of 5 stars So his best friend’s a prince but Lev is a man in uniform! Bodyguard to a prince, he certainly catches Daphne’s eye even if they can’t stand each other! It’s always fun to read an enemies-to-lovers story and watch the characters fight […]
Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow! This book was smoking! An everyday girl, a gorgeous prince and a whole lot of spice! This is a fairytale romance for grownups! And only book 1 of a series so there’s plenty more to come! I can’t wait to read more – […]
Love Shots by Isobel Reed My rating: 5 of 5 stars Yet another fantastic Bluestone Series book! After having read about Teddy in the previous books, it was great to see him get his turn! Summer is definitely a fiery character and I’ve always been a fan of the trope where the leads grew up […]
Hero Complex by Isobel Reed My rating: 5 of 5 stars I accidentally read this as the 2nd of my Bluestone Series but it didn’t matter – although there were references to the two characters from book 2, I was still able to become quickly absorbed in the story of Lily and Ace! I love […]
Love Tools by Isobel Reed My rating: 5 of 5 stars The first in the Bluestone Series and my first book by this author, but it quickly became one of many in both categories! Lily is a fiery heroine with a past and Jake is everything you want in an alpha male – strong, working […]
The Magic Carousel by K.L. Small My rating: 5 of 5 stars I instantly fell in love with this story! The adventures took me back to my childhood when anything was possible and I was on the edge of my seat for each of Russell’s adventures! What would happen and how would he get through […]
Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ll admit this book originally threw me as it was not entirely what I was expecting but then that was a good thing! I fell more in love with the characters as I went along and loved all the sidekicks, plus the fact that […]
A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo My rating: 5 of 5 stars Friends to lovers, hidden feelings, relationships of convenience, all of my favourite tropes in one book! So it goes without saying that I absolutely loved this book! Even if I did get frustrated […]
A Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi My rating: 5 of 5 stars What can I say? This book was absolutely beautiful. It captured all the aspects of different teacher styles and most importantly underlined the true essence of a teacher’s heart and why they do what they do. As an Early Childhood Education student myself, […]
Brave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Our Future World-Changers by K.J. Kaschula My rating: 5 of 5 stars This collection of short stories is so touching and heartwarming. With all the different topics and themes covered there is something for every child and this would be the perfect book for any teacher, parent/carer, counsellor or […]
Right in Front of You: Volume One: Brinley & Adrian by Brooke May My rating: 5 of 5 stars Brinley and Adrian are brilliantly written! Brinley is no stereotypical, weak female but Adrian is still the strong, male protector which I love! I love the town of Morris Valley and its many characters – young […]
Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was a great read with surprising characters that were developed well throughout the story. Even with an alpha male lead, Rae (the female lead) was definitely not a weak, helpless character. I really enjoyed how the storyline built and more was revealed about […]
Cry Baby by Belinda Williams My rating: 5 of 5 stars What can I say? This was a great book to read and I fell in love with the characters! It was a fun and easy read that could be enjoyed as a stand alone but I loved it so much I need to go […]
Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl My rating: 5 of 5 stars Half-Pint Porky made me laugh as she reminded me of my 4 year old daughter who also hates to wait! The character names are fabulous and the animal/pirate settings help to make an everyday occurrence come alive! This story is […]
Chasing Redemption by Shannon Nikole My rating: 5 of 5 stars A great, easy to read romance with a suspenseful twist. The twins were adorable and Marley and Max were very likable, complex characters. I loved their nicknames for each other! In reading their story I discovered a great new to me author and am […]
My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats My rating: 5 of 5 stars I must admit this book did not go in the direction I thought it would – the storyline is definitely original and kept me guessing throughout! So really it had a twist of mystery behind it as the characters were gradually built and […]
Married Blind by Morgana Bevan My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved this twist on a well known TV show format! I am a marriage of convenience trope fan and Abi and Finn’s adventure settled just in that perfect sweet spot! As a bonus, you have an Irish hero who is also a celebrity […]
Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt My rating: 5 of 5 stars Such a great story that reminds us all that we need to take the time to enjoy the environment around us and how important it is for children’s voices to be heard. Amaleigha is such a sweet, smart girl and she […]
If I had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi My rating: 5 of 5 stars As a mum to a 4 year old girl, this book got me right in the feels. It echoed everything I wish for my little one and what mum hasn’t wished they had a magic wand to make the world […]
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt My rating: 5 of 5 stars Such a beautifully inspirational and inclusive story. Shows the true heart of children and what can happen when adults get on board with the ideas of the children in their lives rather than dismissing them because they are young. The children […]
Operation Blackbird by Ellen Butler My rating: 5 of 5 stars The detail in this book – it’s amazing! The saying ‘show don’t tell’ definitely applies to this beautifully written narrative about the Cold War. Characters from previous titles in this series make appearances but our new heroine Miriam is feisty and brave as she […]
The Brass Compass by Ellen Butler My rating: 5 of 5 stars Lily – the heroine of this tale – is brave and daring and the narrative is written in such a way that as the reader you are kept on the edge of your seat by what happens to her! This story reminds us […]
Ice Dance by Vik Azeem My rating: 5 of 5 stars So many twists and turns in this wonderful book! Kept me guessing and reading into the night – nothing was as it originally seemed! Definitely an original plot line and a number of genres mixed together! What an adventure! I recommend it! Reviewed […]
Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel My rating: 5 of 5 stars There’s a lot to be discovered in Mysty Haven and in this fun page-turner we get to discover it through the eyes, ears and especially nose of investigative reporter Bob. I loved that little pieces were revealed at a time and not […]
Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars Having read one of The Notebook Mysteries by the same author, I can’t believe I didn’t click that Aunt Emma was the same Emma! No wonder I loved the character of Lottie and her varied group of friends. It was once again fantastic to […]
Dainty Damsels: Halloween Collection 2022 by J.N. Sheats My rating: 5 of 5 stars So many gorgeous pictures to colour! The images have a Halloween twist but are also cute and fun! Plus I love the testing pages at the front that allow you to test your colouring materials first rather than potentially ruining any […]
Emma by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars I haven’t read much about 19th Century Chicago before but this book had it all. Hidden, mysterious happenings, a great female protagonist and a great cast of characters! It was wonderful to see a female heroine being taken seriously in this time period and Emma […]
Love’s Mulligan by C.A. Miconi My rating: 5 of 5 stars The dream of the one who got away secretly still pining after you? – check! A second chance at love – well you’ll just have to read this fabulous book in a series! I can definitely tell you it’s worth the read – great […]
The Letter Carrier by Laurie L.C. Lewis My rating: 5 of 5 stars Historical fiction is one of my favourite genres and I have read many books on WWII but this one just struck differently. I think the fact that it was based on a true story and also from the perspective of an ordinary […]
