Love & Stilettos by Evelyn Lindell My rating: 3 of 5 stars Granny steals the show in this one for me, with her zany character. Mia and Mitch are old friends who reconnect, and neither is sure where the other one stands on friendship/ romance with each other. But, Mitch is engaged, and Mia isn’t […]
Granting Katelyn by S.E. Reichert My rating: 5 of 5 stars I could barely put this book down. I love the strong female characters in this series, and this book was every bit as good as the first book. Katelyn is sweet as pie and tough as nails, and strong as an ox. Reading her […]
Cruel King by K.M. Scott My rating: 3 of 5 stars I enjoyed the storyline of this book, and some of the character development, but I felt like Matthias lacked some depth. The fact that no one checked him when he was being out of line in his cruelty to Ava and that he continued […]
Sliding into Home: A Secret Baby Sports Romance by Lauren Fraser My rating: 4 of 5 stars This feels like a typical romance made slightly edgier by the fact the main character is a tattoo artist. With that being said, it’s a good read and the characters are pretty well developed; although for someone who’s […]
The Book of Hours by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra My rating: 4 of 5 stars This reminded me of a soap opera with all of the drama and action. Gabriela is barely holding things together when an obsessed fan of her work is willing to do whatever it takes to force her into selling to him. […]
The Master of Demise by Nadija Mujagic My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book kept me on edge trying to figure out who was behind the darkness that seemed to follow the lead character and the motive behind it. Was it coincidental or orchestrated? With each new twist and turn, my mind was going […]
Talks Like Thunder by Randal Nerhus My rating: 5 of 5 stars This novella was both inspiring and defeating. With the actual history of this time period matching up with the brutality toward native people, it was heartbreaking to read about this warrior girl’s coming of age while the bluecoats close in on her village […]
Ghosts of Alda by Russell Archey My rating: 5 of 5 stars Having read the first book in this series, the author did not disappoint in delivering a horrific continuation of the story of Alda and the dark magic that consumes its world. Similar to the first book, it’s sectioned into almost a collection of […]
Bound by the Hinterlands by Bree M. Lewandowski My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed the storytelling and characters in this book. I wish there had been a bit more clarity on the forest and it’s blight and the baron’s role in protecting his people from it, as I felt like it was vague […]
Breathless Love by K.G. Fletcher My rating: 3 of 5 stars I’m conflicted on this book because the romance parts are way too cheesy for my tastes (think Hallmark channel sweetness), but the story parts that aren’t focused on romance were really well written and definitely had me feeling emotional. This is the first book […]
Cecily in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager My rating: 5 of 5 stars I picked this one up not having read other books in the series and now I’m going back to read those, too. The characters are fantastic and even though the story itself is not anything relatable to the average person (hello, […]
Raising Elle by S.E. Reichert My rating: 5 of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed this book about a woman coming back from dire circumstances and finding healing and peace with her family. The characters are strong and resilient, and you also get a glimpse into some of the things that we find hard to let […]
Where Fire Meets Flame by Elena Kincaid My rating: 3 of 5 stars While I enjoyed the overall story, it felt a bit rushed or underdeveloped. The main character, Riley, supposedly is closed off to relationships, but after only spending a short amount of time with Tristan, she seems to open right up. Terry, Riley’s […]
Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider My rating: 3 of 5 stars Having not read any of the other books in the series, it took some time to get into the story and its characters. The world and character building, however, are quite fantastic. I enjoyed the struggle of this band of friends and enemies and the […]
The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this story of the Romanov sisters, daughters of Russia’s last tsar. Mostly told from the viewpoint of the eldest sister, Olga, it offers up hope and possibilities in a fictional take on what might have been following their escape during […]
Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff My rating: 5 of 5 stars After discovering poison in her sister’s room at the time of her death, Kenna’s life changes drastically. Without knowing for certain who or what is behind her capture and imprisonment in a filthy alleyway, she finds herself outcast and hunted down by watchmen. […]
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 […]
