Kneading a Winning Idea by Terri Sabol My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved this book so much. It’s about a boy who is trying to win a contest with his buttermilk biscuits. It teaches some important lessons such as staying positive and to keep going. It is beautifully illustrated and not to mention […]
Finding Your Heart: A Journal for Discovering Your Heart by Nadia Han My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a beautifully illustrated self-help book and journal. Most people are walking around with a gaping hole in their heart. We try to hide the pain, put a band-aid on it, but rarely do we do […]
Joy’s Christmas Escape: The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1 by P. Creeden My rating: 4 of 5 stars Jack and Joy’s story definitely has a different feel to it. It isn’t a love story that starts like most. Both were in a desperate place, and were joining forces out of necessity. After being around […]
Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love My rating: 5 of 5 stars Brian and Amanda have become one of my favorite novel couples. Whew, the chemistry with these two. I was rooting for them no doubt. Brian meets a goddess just to find out it is his best friend’s sister. They go a long time avoiding […]
Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ooooh, I loved Anna and Larkin. The chemistry was amazing between them. Not to mention, fate is intervening here. Now, this book is a slow burn. Anna finds herself in somewhat of an arranged marriage and not with our hero. This isn’t a […]
A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen My rating: 5 of 5 stars This wonderful cozy mystery is perfect for the Christmas holidays. While there is a murderer on the loose, it still checks all the boxes for warm and cozy reading. The main character, Eve Sawyer, is invited to house sit. As a […]
Master Campania: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black My rating: 5 of 5 stars Whew, the sizzle between these two is off the charts! I have read several in this series and the world just keeps getting bigger and more complex. Master Campania went searching for the witches in his territory, and found Willow who […]
The Magic Carousel by K.L. Small My rating: 5 of 5 stars Some of the best books are adventure books especially if they are geared toward a tween who can read and go on adventures they otherwise wouldn’t have. This book is perfectly written for that age group and can compete with some of my […]
Mesmerised by Toya Richardson My rating: 4 of 5 stars A wonderful spin on the world of vampires and angels. We don’t normally see these two together. I loved the characters and the depth they brought to this story. A wonderfully spun romance in a fantasy world brought so many elements that I enjoy. I […]
Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend’s Older Sister Forbidden Romance by Gwyn McNamee My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Hawke world is one of my favorite worlds. With characters so real and developed, it feels like you can reach out and touch them. You will have a new best friend. Every […]
The Sisterhood of Secrets by Winnifred Tataw My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love when am author can transport me to a different world! This world mixes a fantasy magical world with elements from our own world which gives it a real feel I wasn’t expecting. The characters have depth, motives, and complex relationships. […]
Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust My rating: 5 of 5 stars The prequel isn’t a romance, but a deep dive into a psychopath’s mind where we hear his side of the story. Think Criminal minds except worse. When the author gives you warnings about the triggers, please understand […]
A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo My rating: 4 of 5 stars Phoebe and Laurent’s story is a second chance trope. I really loved Laurent. I did feel the beginning when they met for first time in several years was rushed. I would have liked […]
Twisted Proposal: Central Florida Stories by Victoria Saccenti My rating: 5 of 5 stars A business arrangement with an unorthodox payment was a great plot! Ethan starts out bent on revenge and his plan includes Siena. This book kept me up until 4:30 am so yeah, it is definitely engaging. Several things I loved but […]
Earl of Griffith by Aubrey Wynne My rating: 5 of 5 stars A beautiful story about a second chance at love when you have lost hope in the idea. I will say I was skeptical about whether a man who had obviously gone after the cream of the crop would then treat her like this. […]
Aliens on Earth by Mandy Melanson My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Alien and the Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie Leilphun is on the run. He lands on Earth close to a crime boss. Lucky for him, the crime boss also needs him. What looks like a relationship built on convenience quickly becomes more […]
Hero Complex by Isobel Reed My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ivy is smitten with Ace. It is cute and sweet, but it isn’t long before we realize that Ivy has a real problem. Ace, determined to be her hero, decides to help her with the issue. I thought the romance was realistic and chemistry […]
Love Tools by Isobel Reed My rating: 4 of 5 stars At the beginning of this story, we see a girl who is lost and hates the life she is living. I think everyone can relate at needing a change of scenery. I found this to be so relatable. It made me feel for Lily, […]
Reaper by Bianca Lee Ward My rating: 5 of 5 stars I have always loved the “second chance” trope and this feels a bit like that. Ava meets Reaper at a wedding, but Ava is married already. To an abusive husband. Man, the story just takes off. I was hooked and stayed up way too […]
Fiddle and Fire: A Steamy Historical MMF Romance by Ariella Talix My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really liked the plot and the unfolding events in this story. The author did a great job of slowly introducing us to a romantic situation that isn’t considered the norm. It helped us to see how something […]
Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow! I enjoy fantasy genre, but I especially enjoyed this one! The reader gets to witness the growth and the challenges faced by the character. The world building was complex and satisfying. I would have liked to live in this world a little longer. It […]
Fallen Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren My rating: 5 of 5 stars It’s fantastic! Literally, a dark fantasy with all the elements you live and want. Mystery, monsters, and mayhem. The author’s writing style is unique, and it continues in this book to grab you by the throat. Great character development, twisty not sure what’s […]
Ruthless Hawke by Gwyn McNamee My rating: 5 of 5 stars Whew the chemistry in this story is off the charts! I love a second chance plot and this one comes with a little more danger. Isaac and Mina will grab you from the very beginning. They have a past but no one else knows. […]
How To Write A Historical Novel And Love It by T.L. Clark My rating: 5 of 5 stars A great guide to review before you start your rough draft of your book. The author brings up many great points to consider such as timeframe, settings, and styles. Have you considered whether a war is going […]
Absolution by Anise Storm My rating: 5 of 5 stars Whew! When I read the blurb, I just didn’t expect this story to make me feel like this. It is incredibly sad at points, and yet will make you laugh out loud at times. It is mysterious, paranormal, and romantic. Even though we expect HEA […]
Evan by Toni Denise My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love this series! Not only is the idea of blind dating in the dark a novel idea, but it makes for hilarious stories. I love the friends to lovers trope, and this couple make it super sweet in this story. Evan and Kayla are […]
The Hawke Family Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee My rating: 5 of 5 stars One of the best series I have ever read! Savage Collision The first book in this series really sets the stage (plot wise) for the rest of the stories. It gets going really quick, and you literally have to hang on […]
Super Enemies by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is about a brother and sister that fight about everything. While they get very creative in trying to outdo one another, I think maybe a parent should have stepped in a couple times here. This is often the kind of sibling rivalry […]
After She Became a Lady by Wareeze Woodson My rating: 4 of 5 stars While the romance of the story was great at the beginning, the problems with an in law definitely meant the honeymoon was over. Laurel was in love no doubt. Robert’s twin sister was making things hard. It seemed like a good […]
Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari My rating: 5 of 5 stars Kate and Chase have an interesting beginning coming together in a way to save a man’s life. Little did she know, she was talking to the man who hired her. I thought the characterization of both was well done. The setting being in […]
