Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is an M/M romance, which isn’t overtly mentioned in the current blurb. It worked out great for me since M/M is my favorite romance sub-genre! I loved the premise of this story. There were a few places where it felt a […]
Release by Rowan Shaw My rating: 5 of 5 stars Having read the previous books in the series, I can say that this book is like one big epilogue. Technically, you could read it, and it would make a fairly complete story, but you wouldn’t feel as much of a connection to the characters. I […]
Alchemy of Glass by Barbara Barnett My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the second book in the series. It can be read as a standalone, but I feel the story is enriched if you read the first book. As with the previous book, I was drawn in immediately. The story is engaging and […]
The Crown of Stones Complete Trilogy by C.L. Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars These stories are on the darker side, action-packed, gritty, and will keep you on the edge of your seat. I was hooked from the start. I loved the way magic is portrayed as both a weakness and a strength. It […]
The Apothecary’s Curse by Barbara Barnett My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is not my usual read, but I thought I’d try something different since the book description sounded intriguing. A lot of people skip the prologues of stories, but I started there, and I was hooked. Honestly, I can’t tell you what exactly […]
The Chaos Clock by Danielle Ackley-McPhail My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is not my usual read, but I enjoyed the collection of short works. It’s always a gamble when you pick up a collection like this, so it’s a treat when it turns out to be good. There are thirteen stories included, but […]
Casting Vows by Ariella Talix My rating: 4 of 5 stars Historical romance is not typically my go-to romance sub-genre, but I don’t often see a polyamory style historical so I thought I’d give it a shot. I liked the premise, and it has a lot of potential. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to fully connect […]
Amy’s Betrayal: An LGBTQIA+ Arthurian, Urban Fantasy by Julia Goldhirsh My rating: 4 of 5 stars Sometimes you can pick up a book in a series out of order and still be able to connect in quickly. This is not one of those. I highly suggest reading book one before you start this one. I […]
Toasted by Isobel Reed My rating: 4 of 5 stars To be honest, this really wasn’t the book for me. However, the premise of the story was good, and it is well-written, thus the four stars. The characters have good chemistry, and there is some witty banter. It would be a great read for people […]
Just Ducky by C.A. King My rating: 4 of 5 stars A unique take on shifters, which of course makes this an interesting read. Great worldbuilding. Characters you can connect with. It’s got a fairytale feel along with action, adventure and mystery. I’m not usually a reader of sweeter romances, but this one was worth […]
Troy by C.L. Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars First, let me say that I love the detail in this cover. It’s superb, as is the story itself. Detailed world-building. Excellent character development. Creative story line. All woven together to create a story that sucks you in from page one. View all my reviews
Murder on West Main: A South Shore Mystery by I.M. Foster My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the second book in the series. I wouldn’t say you absolutely need to read the first one before reading this one, but there are some events mentioned I assume are from the first book. I picked […]
Touched by Skye Turner My rating: 4 of 5 stars With so many authors working on this story, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was impressed with how well it was put together. There was a lot going on in this book, and I did feel that some of it could have been stretched […]
The Archcrusade: Tome One: The Archspawn – Pilgrimage & Prophecies by K.M. Hogenson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Right off let me say that if you are not in the mood for a highly complex read, put this on the TBR for later. It’s been a while since I’ve read a high-fantasy style book, […]
Hood of Sedna by Mina Skye My rating: 4 of 5 stars The book description sounded interesting, so I took a chance on it. It’s a very meaty tale, with a lot going on. There were a few places where I had a bit of a challenge following things. Overall, the characters are interesting, and […]
Basil by K. Rose My rating: 4 of 5 stars I didn’t really know what to expect going into this book, but I thought I’d give it a try. I got a few chapters in and quickly discovered that it is too cutesy for me. That being said, it would be a great read for […]
Master Botosoni by Sylvia Black My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book could be read as a standalone, but you’ll have a more comprehensive reading experience if you read the previous books. If you love romance stories about vampires, chances are, you will enjoy this story. It’s got a bit of everything – romance, […]
Curse of Forbidden Island by C.A. King My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a short read, but I liked the premise. I found the main character, Selene, relatable in the sense that she’s a bit socially unlucky. The only thing I would have enjoyed more is if there had been a little bit […]
Shifter Shorts by T.K. Lawyer My rating: 3 of 5 stars I’ll be honest, based on the cover and the play on words in the title, I went into this thinking it was going to be much more lighthearted than it was. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good, dark story. It just wasn’t […]
Tropic Heat by C.A. King My rating: 4 of 5 stars Quick, but entertaining. My only wish is that there could have been a couple more chapters to really cement in the romance feel. However, from the way it ended, there may be more story coming. I loved the turtle. If the story does continue, […]
Grave Digger Academy IV by C.A. King My rating: 4 of 5 stars Note: This is not a standalone book. In order to understand what’s going on, you need to read the previous books in the series. After things slowed down a little in book three, this book picks up the pace again. A lot […]
Auctioned Surrender by Via Mari My rating: 4 of 5 stars Damian & Bryanna Great read with some action, suspense, danger, and, of course, romance. Even though this book has the requisite steamy bits, I liked the story line more. It’s a fast-paced tale so it’s easy to get sucked in and read it all […]
Grave Digger Academy III by C.A. King My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is not a standalone book. You need to read the first two in order to understand the backstory of what is going on in this one. After reading the first two and loving them, I found book three to be somewhat […]
Whispered Surrender by Via Mari My rating: 4 of 5 stars Jay & Sasha You can read this collection without having to read the other series associated with it, but if you want to know more about the characters you should read other works by this author. When I first ran across the Sasha character […]
Bad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow My rating: 4 of 5 stars From the first few sentences, I was hooked on this book. It gets you right in the feels. The characters are well-written and relatable. You can feel their struggle with grief coming through the pages. I personally don’t usually read content warnings, […]
Arriving Home by Chelsea Lauren My rating: 4 of 5 stars If you like holiday reads with a little angst mixed in, this is a great book. It’s a slow build, but once things start to move, it really picks up. The author does a good job of keeping you hooked by dropping bits of […]
Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the seventh book in the series. You don’t have to read the previous books to enjoy this one, but it will give you more background on the characters if you do. With this story, I feel like I could have read the […]
Mystical Midlife Mate: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel by Reggi Dupree My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ever since I finished the first book in this series, I’ve been anxiously waiting for this one. It did not disappoint. Side note: You really need to read the first book before this one to have the complete […]
Killer Smile by Allan Evans My rating: 4 of 5 stars I did not read the previous book, but it wasn’t difficult to jump into this one without it. This story has a detailed plot full of suspense and danger with some comic relief to break up the dark bits. The characters are well-written and […]
Conversations with the Tarot: Bewitching Meditations on Reading the Cards by Maria DeBlassie My rating: 4 of 5 stars I found this to be a book you can’t necessarily sit down and read cover-to-cover. It’s helpful to read the poetic descriptions of a card and the thoughts the author has written to go with it, […]
