Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved this cute and sometimes outrageous story about Chase and Hollis. The characters are well written, quirky, and fun. These business neighbors come up with some pretty good pranks on one another until one assumed prank ends up threatening […]
Cry Baby by Belinda Williams My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the first book I’ve read from this author, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. She did a fantastic job weaving together a realistic story with romance and tragedy and characters who are just beautifully human. I would love to see more authors tackle […]
Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl My rating: 4 of 5 stars This relatable story is about a little piggy pirate who can’t wait to go to big pirate school with her siblings. When the day finally arrives, all that anticipation becomes anxiety about change. A few puns that might get lost […]
Absolution by Anise Storm My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book packs some heat and had an interesting storyline, but it wasn’t exactly my cup of tea. What is it with women falling for men who treat them like crap? There was this sexual tension with some BDSM elements, but I found it difficult […]
A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker My rating: 4 of 5 stars The author did a great job creating interesting characters and weaving their story together in a way that was funny and unpredictable. I enjoyed how it spoke to the reader at some points. I loved how the characters were relatable […]
Underboss’s Retaliation by Via Mari My rating: 3 of 5 stars This story follows Dominic and Emelia, who get tangled up after a battle between the two crime families in Las Vegas leaves Emelia in the hands of her enemy. The good is that the overall plot and character development are decent; it’s an interesting […]
My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats My rating: 3 of 5 stars Jasmine and Cadence are best friends. Cadence is marrying James, who maintains a weirdly flirty demeanor with Jasmine in private, especially for someone who recently got engaged. Jasmine has a long time boyfriend, Bryan, but neither seem all that invested in each other […]
Married Blind by Morgana Bevan My rating: 4 of 5 stars Up for an adventure and a nice paycheck that will help her pay off her sister’s medical bills, Aby decides to apply to be on a reality TV show where she’ll marry a celebrity without meeting him first. After three months of marriage, she […]
What Actually Happened to Isaac Moore by Samantha J. Rose My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is a peculiar tale that somewhat reminded me of Alice in Wonderland with a sci-fi twist. Isaac begrudgingly ends up on the adventure of a lifetime, meeting strange creatures and facing impending doom across different dimensions. The question […]
Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays by Susan Renee My rating: 4 of 5 stars A little cheese and a little spice makes for a nice story about a guy who believes in love and the girl he tries to convince it’s not just a sham. A friendly bet, aided by a beautiful island adventure and […]
If I had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi My rating: 4 of 5 stars With lyrical writing, the author did a great job of putting together thoughtful and inspiring wishes for anyone to share with their loved ones. I enjoyed that the illustrations depicted a diverse group of people. The book’s overall message feels […]
Murder on oak street by I. M. Foster My rating: 5 of 5 stars Really enjoyed this historical suspense. A murder investigation gets pushed aside even though the coroner’s assistant doesn’t think the facts line up. When he takes a job across the river, another death ties the deceased with his first case, and he […]
Defiant Princess by Amy McKinley My rating: 3 of 5 stars Big fan of this series, but this book really didn’t do it for me. Where the other books were packed with action, this one just didn’t have that same energy and pace. It also seemed to lack any real details about life at college […]
Ice Dance by Vik Azeem My rating: 4 of 5 stars The beginning is a little slow and dialogue seems a bit disjointed, but as the story unfolds, this book becomes hard to put down. It becomes this fantastical adventure with an original storyline that has the reader invested in not only Hassan’s success in […]
Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins My rating: 4 of 5 stars This story mostly follows Lottie, a female lawyer working for a corrupt justice, and how her life intertwines with an historic murder trial involving gangsters and police taking bribes. Lottie is bisexual, but must maintain a conservative appearance for her job. Once the trial […]
Cooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer My rating: 5 of 5 stars Really enjoyed this novel and had a hard time getting things done until I finished it. Olivia is a loveable character, along with the friends she makes along the way. The author did a great job balancing good dialogue, a […]
Breathe Underwater by Anise Storm My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is a steamy and dark tale about a love that never was and a couple trying to recapture what could’ve been. Lots of push and pull, some twists and turns, and internal struggle of fighting reality vs desire. Damian isn’t really able to […]
Hate You Later by Ciara Blume My rating: 4 of 5 stars Georgia is a fighter, and she’s spent most of her life fighting for herself, which makes it hard for her to accept help, even from her best friend and brother, when she faces losing everything she loves because of some financial strains. Entering […]
Destiny’s Daughter: It was the best of times. by Lynda Filler My rating: 3 of 5 stars First off, I commend the author for putting her innermost thoughts out into the world. I feel like the elderly are oftentimes overlooked in society and they have great wisdom and experiences to share and they’ve lived through […]
Ashes by M.K. Harkins My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a sweet take on a romance that comes together despite seemingly impossible obstacles. There’s an element of fairy magic, but most of the story isn’t about fairies or magic, so that part was a bit confusing as to why it was included in […]
Azreya, Aztec Priestess by Tricia Copeland My rating: 5 of 5 stars Laced with Aztecan culture, this story is about a little girl born with a mark of a goddess of darkness that scares her family into giving her up to a Shaman, who promises to help guide her to control the beast he’s certain […]
The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan My rating: 5 of 5 stars Angie Taylor and her friends are abducted during a Spring Break trip to Florida. Escaping the kidnapper, she runs into a police officer while holding a bloody screwdriver she used to stab her abductor. The police find her friends in the SUV […]
Rivals by Amy McKinley My rating: 4 of 5 stars In the final book of the series, Nico finally gets his chance at love. Mia is the daughter of a New York crime boss, who only wants to use her as a pawn in his plans to strengthen his position. Escaping her sadistic step-brother after […]
Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia My rating: 4 of 5 stars After a failed relationship with a former client, Paige swears to keep things strictly professional moving forward. When she discovers a new talent for her boss’s art gallery to represent, she goes to Montana to meet with Mark, the artist, and […]
Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis My rating: 5 of 5 stars An orphan, Elle grew up with very little information about her past. A mysterious birthmark is the only link to her family’s history, but when her adoptive “aunt” dies, Elle discovers a few of her mother’s personal effects and things take an unexpected […]
Taylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines My rating: 4 of 5 stars Ella seems to be the most tenacious character I’ve read about in a while. She’s just lost her sister, Chrissy, after a two-year-long battle with cancer, during which Ella was the primary caretaker for both her sister and Chrissy’s daughter, Tessa. Returning back to […]
Let It Be Love by N.D. Jackson My rating: 4 of 5 stars She’s a pop princess and he’s a town mayor. Eric loves Kiki, but dating her comes with a lot of publicity and he’s not sure he can handle the pressure and keep his mayoral job intact. Kiki has only ever seen toxic […]
Castor’s Kiss by Tai James My rating: 4 of 5 stars I often find fantasy/sci-fi books more difficult to get into while trying to learn other-worldly creatures and scenery, but the author did a great job of seamlessly introducing different species into the story line without taking away from the gist of it. Having not […]
Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia My rating: 5 of 5 stars Clayton is trying to get his life back on track after a gambling addiction cost him his job and family. He wants to repair things with his ex wife and daughter, but it’s going to be a long road to setting things right. He […]
The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent My rating: 3 of 5 stars Holly is the new kid, having moved to a new city with her father, a sheriff, after the passing of her mother. Like every high school student, she’s dreading going to a new school and is hoping to fit in with the […]
