Murder on oak street by I. M. Foster My rating: 4 of 5 stars A little slow to start, but once you get into the meat and potatoes of this classic “whodunit” you will find out nothing has an obvious answer at first. The historical setting may be what slowed me down, as I am […]
And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins My rating: 5 of 5 stars And Then She Fell is such a roller coaster of emotions and stories. This book had me captured from the very beginning, and I almost read it in one sitting. Catherine lost her daughter, Susie, to a falling accident in Crete. Something […]
Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars I do not read many books aimed at teens, but this was such a fun book to read and easy to get into. Gwendolyn is a dream-shifter that changes into the form she is dreaming about, and comes out as an elk, right at elk […]
The Second View by Leon Stevens My rating: 5 of 5 stars April and Thomas continue in this second book in The View trilogy, and pick up right where book 1 left off. As with many sci-fi stories, not everything tends to go as planned, as they continue to explore the world they have discovered. […]
Necrosis by C.L. Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars Necrosis is a fast read that starts interesting and never slacks off. Amy, the main character, is easy to identify with and relate to. Going through a zombie apocalypse with her 9 year old daughter, Lila, brings out several life changing decisions. Sometimes she has […]
The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Girl Who Escaped was a fast and easy read for me. The story captured me from the very start, and kept me engaged throughout the entirety of the book. I did find some parts to be unbelievable or awkwardly written, but […]
Ritual Obsession by R.L. Dunn My rating: 4 of 5 stars **This book comes with a trigger warning for violence against women, sexual encounters, and murder** Ritual Obsession is the first book in the Obsession series and centers around a rookie detective (Roberta, or Bobbi) who is placed into a prominent case. There is a […]
Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm My rating: 5 of 5 stars Enemies of Doves is set in changing timelines between WWII and 1992 and includes some very heavy topics and trigger warnings for PTSD, child abuse, and addiction. The story follows a few different people. Tom Fitchett is a dentist in a small town […]
The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Lie That Binds is a YA romance with a twist of lies and secrets. Holly just moved to a new town and wants to fit in, just like any other schoolgirl. She soon finds out the “popular” girls are not her […]
The Colors of Friendship by K.R. Raye My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Colors of Friendship is a pretty straightforward read, not TOO in depth, and easy to follow. The story is about 3 best friends that love and protect each other. Melody is a childlike romantic, living with her head in the clouds, […]
No Pistol Tastes the Same by Jacob Paul Patchen My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is heavy, and may have intense trigger warnings for those that suffer from PTSD. That being said, this was a book that I could not put down. No Pistol Tastes the Same is about PTSD, a very real […]
Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody My rating: 5 of 5 stars Flame and Crystal Thorns intrigued me from the start. Chloe is not your typical heroine of the fantasy world. She is not the brave warrior running into battle, or manipulating her enemies to bend to her will. Chloe is, however, an […]
Deadly Sommer by Nicholas Harvey My rating: 5 of 5 stars Deadly Sommer had me hooked from the beginning and only got better. Nora Sommer is the new constable in the Cayman’s and has quite a bit on her plate from the very start. Coupled with recent loss and grief and new beginnings, Nora has […]
Sashimi by C.A. King My rating: 5 of 5 stars Sashimi is the follow-up of Evil Sushi, and picks up right where book one left off, so you will want to make sure you read that first! That being said, I enjoyed this one much more than the first one. I feel like the author […]
Evil Sushi by C.A. King My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is nothing like you have ever read…unless you have read a book about evil fish. Local Fishermen, Rod and Ned, thinks they have stumbled upon a new species, but soon find out maybe that isn’t ALL that they have found. Just in case […]
The Last Cabin Girl: A totally gripping thriller full of twists by Tom Swyers My rating: 5 of 5 stars A very fast read, and one that you will want to read cover to cover in one sitting. Josie has filed divorce from her abusive husband and having a hard time with life in general. […]
Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie My rating: 4 of 5 stars I loved the premise of this story, and it definitely caught my attention. My only REAL complaint (if you want to call it that) is the story is just too short for me. At 120 pages, you are only getting what I would […]
Class Clown by Allan Evans My rating: 5 of 5 stars Class Clown by Allan Evans is the second installment in this set (The first is Abnormally Abbey). I have not read the first book, but had no issue getting into this one and did not feel like I was missing information, so it can […]
Journeys Through Collection: Volume 1-3 by James Talisman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Finally, A box set where EACH book is worthy of being in the set! This author is SO good at creating an entire multiverse of characters, species, and worlds that are unique and different than anything you have read before. Rather […]
Journeys Through AllCreation by James Talisman My rating: 5 of 5 stars I have been invested in this series (and Author) from the 1st book, and just like the previous two, I could not find a “stopping point” to quit reading for the night. The worlds and characters in this series can seem a bit […]
The Mesmerist by Claire Luana My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was unfamiliar with this author and decided to give it a chance based on the synopsis and very glad I did! The story is so captivating and engaging, the characters well written and the plot had me wanting to stay up into the […]
The View from Here by Leon Stevens My rating: 5 of 5 stars In this fast paced story, Thomas sets out on a hike and turns out to be one heck of an adventure. I am not typically a Sci-Fi reader but this one kept me wanting to know what happens next. I really enjoyed […]
Apocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin My rating: 5 of 5 stars This reads so easily, after going through our very own pandemic. Kendra Griffin takes you on a whirlwind of different elements with Apocalypse Thoughts, with her characters and the world she builds for you. I think what I loved the MOST about this book […]
States of Grace by Mandy Miller My rating: 5 of 5 stars States of Grace is full of twists and believable characters! The main character is not the typical “perfect” heroine where everything always works out, which was relieving. Grace Locke is a lawyer on the verge of losing her license, and must figure out […]
Black Canvas by Laura Rossi My rating: 5 of 5 stars There is just so much to this book, so many layers to unravel! Black Canvas is full of mind games that keep you guessing, deception, and control (or lack thereof!). I would read some parts and think “oh my gosh, I know where this […]
The Web of Humanity: A Novel by Maria Turchin My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a powerful read! I did not expect to enjoy this one as much as I did. I usually am lost with historical books, and have a hard time relating or keeping pace but decided to give it a shot […]
Colors of Darkness: Ability Awareness Activity Book by Feather Chelle My rating: 5 of 5 stars WOW! Colors of Darkness is such a touching and inspiring read, and it caught me completely off-guard. To begin with, the author is blind and brings such awareness to the struggles and achievements that come with having a disability. […]
Broken Chains by Karina Kantas My rating: 5 of 5 stars Broken Chains is a dark romance centering around the mafia and has tons of trigger warnings. Brutality and extremely graphic scenes of sex and violence, secrets and lies…it all fills the pages. If you can look past that, it is actually a great book […]
Shadows of Doubt by Merissa Racine My rating: 5 of 5 stars No spoilers, but DEFINITELY pick up Silent Gavel (Book 1 in this set) before reading this one, you will thank me. This book continues where the last left off, with Lauren, the court stenographer. Lauren is in a predicament and lack of finances […]
Silent Gavel by Merissa Racine My rating: 5 of 5 stars This one started off a little different than I thought it would, but once I got into it, I couldn’t put it down. Lauren Besoner is a court stenographer and I enjoyed learning a bit about the proceedings and the life behind the scenes […]
