Glass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This fast-paced short story was a true page turner. Filled with suspicion and revenge, the characters find themselves in a cycle of anger and jealousy that they just can’t escape from. I had to read this twice to fully understand what I had just read. But all I can say is WOW!!! This short story really packed a great punch in just a few short chapters.
Lucas the Spy Cat by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Oh this was just the cutest story ever! I read it to my 3 year old and he loved it! The story was beautifully written with a wonderful rhyme to it. The illustrations were stunning and really brought the story alive. I loved how it can spark the imagination of young children about where Lucas the cat may go at night, what kind of adventures he might go on. I would definitely say this story is aimed at 5-7 year olds – I can imagine them writing their own Lucas the cat adventure stories! There are talking points at the end of the story along with pictures of the cat behind the inspiration for this story and a few activities for the children to complete! A lovely touch from the author!
The Kidnapping by Linda Burson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Linda Burson’s The Kidnapping is a mysterious romance novel, with an original plot and inspiring storyline. Linda creates a multitude of strong characters with detailed backstories that are unravelled throughout the book. There are moments of terror along with moments of domestic bliss. It has everything you want in a book: plot twist after plot twist keeping you gripped from start to finish, a slow burn romance to die for, a happy ending, and an epilogue so the novel doesn’t finish when the story does. I’d love to read more of Linda’s work.
Glass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Glass Houses by Sinister Styx
4 Stars
This book was definitely not what I expected. The suspicion and drama escalated quickly culminating in a violent explosion. Although there were supernatural influences, it is a perfect example that communication is a key factor in a relationship. It is a short novel that packs a punch. There are explicit sexual content and violence therefore I do recommend for mature audiences only.
Review by @Anna Hirsch
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More Than by Diane Barnes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I loved the journey and transformation of Peggy from beginning to end. This felt like a book written about a real person and I really appreciated the writing style and character development through the book.
Yesterday’s Over by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the 3rd book in a series which I’m really enjoying, even though I starter with book 2, then went back to book 1. I actually think that this is my favourite of the series so far.
I was really drawn into the storyline of this book straight away. It’s also a topic, or topics that you generally don’t find in romance books but I actually found it very interesting and found this really added to my enjoyment of the story.
I really enjoyed Trudy and Ben’s story. It was a great romance but had so much more to it. It was more like a romantic suspense which is one of my favourite tropes to read. It was filled with drama, danger and intrigue and kept you glued to the story from start to finish.
I also really loved Trudy and Ben as characters. Both are easy to relate to and very likeable. Both are devoted to their jobs and have very strong personalities which clashed at times but as with romance novels, true love wins in the end.
Definitely recommend.
A Christmas to Remember: An Anthology from 5 Prince Publishing by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A Christmas to Remember
By: 5 Prince Publishing
I love this anthology. It helped to get me in the Christmas Spirit early. I love that each one has such wonderful characters. I was drawn to this story because of one of the featured authors – Bernadette Marie. Her story definitely was everything I expected and more. I loved reading about Levi and Gretchen. Their story is wonderful. Their care for each other just jumps off the page. They may not be in love with one another but they definitely still love for each other.
The other stories are just as wonderful! Copper Penny might have been my favorite story otherwise. I loved Randi! Randi is possibly the most wonderful character I’ve read and I hope for only good things for her. This is one story I didn’t think was long enough.
. All the stories were equally enchanting. I cannot recommend this anthology to anyone. But especially those who love Hallmark Movies! These are by far and away all the plot to a Hallmark Christmas Movie!
Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Truly an amazing read!
Bob is a recent journalism graduate starting out his first job as an investigative reporter in a small town. He learns some new and interesting things while making friends and calling the new town his new home.
The story itself is magical and awakens the imagination of the reader!
Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins
My rating: is 4 out of 5 stars
The reason for my 4 stars is that I wish there was a movie LOL. But other than that I love this book it keeps you on your toes.
Divided Lives is one of those types of books that should make into a movie. While Lottie has to struggle to live in New York in those times the suburban area was divided into different beliefs and rules. She had to live with it and manage her life while her career took a twist in a criminal case toward one against Police Officer Becker.
But things become really sticky for her when someone is after Becker and blackmails Lottie.
Glass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Although this book wasn’t my cup of tea it was a really well written book. It was a perfect look into what happens when you allow suspicion to take root and try to take revenge. It has some very big twists and really makes you think. Definitely didn’t see the ending coming.
Devlin by Angela K. Parker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book that I have read from this author and I fell in love with immediately. This is a stand-alone book also. This is an amazing book and I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves , frenemies-to-lovers office romance.
He’s been warned, but she’s worth the risk.
Devlin Hughes is a businessman first, and a charmer second. With his sights on a big promotion, he just has to follow one rule: don’t fraternize with his coworkers. But when his sexy, shrewd coworker suddenly becomes available, his ambitions may not be strong enough to overcome desire.
Evelyn Parrish is ready to climb the corporate ladder. And planning a company function is an important rung, even if she’s reeling from a breakup. The arrogant but handsome Devlin might just be the distraction she needs… unless they get caught.
When their one-night fling develops into true attraction, it gets harder to keep their distance. Rules weren’t made to be broken, but maybe they can be amended.
I’m excited to read more of this authors books in the near future.
Cooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Olivia is a young chef that enjoys cooking for people. She had everything anyone could ever want. Then she finds out her husband is cheating on her. She leaves and gets a job in a small restaurant as a bartender. She intends to save her money and open her own restaurant. This was a fun, little story that keeps you entwined in it.
Lucas the Spy Cat by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lucas’ family knows that he is not like other cats. Every night he leaves and does not come home until morning. His family has their own ideas as to what he is up and suspect that he is solving mysteries in the forest with other animals. Curious as to what Lucas does all night his family puts a camera on his collar to see if they can solve the mystery of where he goes and what he does every night. Does Lucas have a secret identity as a spy cat who solves mysteries?
I absolutely adored this book and found it a fun read. It is beautifully illustrated with animals having adventures and solving mysteries together. The end of the book contains fun activities that encourage learning while doing so in a creative and imaginative way. A must read for children of all ages!
The Protector by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Renee Cadmon is recovering from being taken and sold. After she is rescued she finds she is better off not leaving her room. Before she was taken she had a crush on her brother’s best friend, Declan. Now she feels he wants nothing to do with her, because of what she went through. Declan has always liked Renee, while she wants nothing to do with him. He still stays close by and makes sure Renee knows she is safe and protected. Declan also meets her for lunch, because he would do just about anything to stay close to Renee. That is all I will say about this fast paced and emotional story. This author has always impressed me with ner stories. This one did not disappoint. The author writes clearly and sends you through her book. I love her characters as they feel like friends I would love to hang out with. Their story is extremely believable, as well as heart wrenching. Have the tissue handy as you will need it. Also throwing your tablet is not a good Idea.
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Revenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book! It was fun and lighthearted without having that vibe of “I’m to old to be reading this”
The characters were fun and had good chemistry! There was a witty banter and enough of a story line to keep readers attention without it being to cheesy! It was a nice change from the heavy things I have been reading lately.
The Rom Com Movie Club – Book One by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I absolutely adored Ryan and Lisa’s story. The instant connection, the tension, the supporting characters, the way everything just MESHED so perfectly.
I can honestly say I loved every aspect of this book. Ryan and Lisa’s instant love, even though she was less than presentable when they met, their hardships with Tina and Aaron during their wedding, the friendship the girls found. All of it just makes this wonderful story about love and friendship and instant connections.
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Devlin by Angela K. Parker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
So good!! The witty characters and quick backstory suck you in right away and keep you interested. I could not put this book down! The book starts after some time in the main characters relationship but you don’t feel like you’ve missed anything at all and you are right there in the office with them!
Glass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wow this is a short story but it completely blew my mind. It is a story of how jealousy and suspicion turns into to anger and revenge and the horrible consequences that could follow.
The relationship it portrays on the surface seems an unhealthy one with the mistrust and the need for them to hurt one another but underneath it all you can tell they really love each other. They just can’t stop the abusive cycle.
For a short story it is a complete one. It was a great read and I felt there was nothing missing or that the story felt unfinished in anyway. I really enjoyed it and look forward to reading more
Yesterday’s Over by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the third in the Philly Heat Series, and again, Becky Flade does not disappoint. The writing is fast-paced and the characters are well written. They come to life on each page.
Yesterdays Over follows Trudy Beasley, Assistant Chief Medical Examiner; she works to provide families with closure for victim’s families. After an explosion, and bones are found; Benjamin Roberts, Forensic Anthropologist is brought in to examine the bones.
Trudy and Ben work together, and it isn’t long before they find interest in each other. As they navigate the search for answers about the bones and their spark of romance, someone else has some secrets that they want to keep hidden.
I would recommend this book!
Fall to Pieces by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Imagine working with people who should be on your side, but are really working against you. Alexandra Danvers, Homicide Detective just wants to bring a child killer to justice.
Xavier Knight, a Police corruption specialist is tasked with evaluating Lexi to report whether or not she should remain on the force.
When the two are partnered together, their first assignment is a child homicide. Throughout the investigation, Lexi and Xavier must overcome their own emotions from the past to uncover the criminal behind this crime.
The two each feel a physical attraction, but try not to show it. When tensions rise and Lexi is suspended from her job; she and Xavier become friends until a moment when it becomes more.
This book is full of suspense, raw emotion and romance. Page after page, I rooted for these characters to solve the crime, overcome their demons and find love.
A Christmas to Remember: An Anthology from 5 Prince Publishing by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading this Christmas anthology. This is a great collection of stories by some great authors. They are stories that are full of Christmas spirit and will put you in the mood for the holidays. They are engaging stories that are unique to each other. The characters will warm your heart and soul and they pop off the pages. This is a great collection that you don’t want to miss. Something for everyone, your favorite authors and some new ones as well. I highly recommend this collection.
Review by @bjwagner
Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What an entertaining story! Gwendolyn learns she is a dream-shifter. She experiences a series of misadventures trying to become herself again. This book was a cute read. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I will be reading this with my grandson. It deals with so many topics in such a gentle way. I loved her reaction when she found out she had to interview a funeral home director. Gwen is a strong protagonist. She has to overcome a lot. She knows what she wants and goes for it. The other characters are quite funny also. The whole story is a good read for middle schoolers. Quick read that they will enjoy. I hope the author will do more of these.
Glass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved reading this book. This is my first book by this author and I can’t wait to see what is next for this author. This is a well written story about love and revenge. How far is someone willing to take revenge? You don’t want to miss this book. It is a shorter story that I read in one sitting. A story that is engaging and fast paced. It had me turning pages fast just to see what would happen next. A great story with great growth and I enjoyed the characters and what they brought to the story. I highly recommend this book. It is a must read.
Review by @bjwagner
The Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch by Julia Brewer Daily
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is an amazing story. Such a strong and fascinating woman to be the main character, Emma is one of my favorite protagonists of the year. She comes up against a large challenge and overcomes them. This story makes me think of Outlander, with its time travel parts. The story is well-written with such detail that you feel you are there. The switch in POV between Emma and Josie keeps you engaged. I found I just couldn’t put the story down. I was into it from the beginning. I have never been to Texas but felt like, hmmmm, maybe? The tone of the story, the plot and everything just flows so smoothly. It’s a terrific story. Fans of time travel should give this a shot. Western style time travel, new genre? Love!!!
Glass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
WOW! This was a short story but packed full and powerful. I have read many books by this author and this is the first I have read that is more on the erotic side. At first I felt so sorry for Ivy, was really pissed at Falcon and couldn’t stand Lantia. Then Serin crept up and grabbed my ire. At the end I was just blown away! The amount of feelings I had in such a short amount of time an from such a short story is truly amazing. This author really blows my mind. I did not see that ending coming, and now I’m on team Lantia.
The Rom Com Movie Club – Book One by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was a true delight to read. A fun, entertaining romp through the rom com’s as we follow Lisa and Ryan’s relationship. Oh, the chemistry is bubbling, the trouble is brewing and the laughs are coming. Most people who have been in relationships can relate to this romance. I found the characters relatable. It kind of felt like Tina & Aaron were the back story. I love Ryan and Lisa. Their story shows how they have to work to make love work. All the references to the Rom Com movies are terrific. We needed this book. The writing is full of light humor, contemporary, and just plain entertaining. This author writes in a tone that makes the story feel real, like you are there and these could be your friends. I can’t wait for book two. A definite favorite of mine.
A Christmas to Remember: An Anthology from 5 Prince Publishing by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Mistletoe Memories by Bernadette Marie
So cute! I love how in love Gretchen and Levi are, even if she does hate him, reading, you can still tell she will always love him. It is sweet to see both of them being very supportive of each other and willing to help even though they are competitors in the bakery/wedding cake world. It seems to be a whole lot of misunderstandings, but I love love Levi for always thinking of Gretchen in every decision he makes.
A Rocky Mountain romance by Jessica Mehring
Very sweet. Hank is great, and he deserves the best, he seems absolutely, perfectly wonderful. I was glad to see Amity, although coming from a big city, wasn’t as stuck up as I thought she would be, but I had my fingers crossed she would stay in this new town and try things out with Hank instead of going off to another big city to pursue her dream job.
Copper Penny Christmas by Ann Swann
Very sweet and clean Christmas romance. My heart and rage goes out to Randi at dealing with her boyfriend Rally. He is a real piece of work, after having Randi put a hold on her life and uproot to follow him to Arizona so he could finish school, he is out living his best life while Randi is working and trying to make a nice life for them. I really loved reading about the dogs and it seems like there could be good things happening with Randi and Wil.
Merry Mix-Ups by Emily Bybee
This may have been my favorite out of the anthology. Max and Cassi are amazing together and the whole ordeal with her “best friend’s” wedding and all the came along with it was a wonderful mess. The drama involving Cassi’s friend Becca, and Max is perfect, I wanted so much to punch Becca in the face and all that angst she caused. The ending was perfect and I was so pleased to see what came of Cassi and Max and also Becca’s husband Brad!
Falling For Christmas by Amy L. Gale
Very sweet story! As any Hallmark channel Christmas movie will depict, someone from the big city coming to a small town to try to make something always turns out terrible at first. This felt like one of those movies. Of course Gabe is annoying coming in and asking for more money, money the small townspeople don’t have but soon grows to love the town and the people. One person in particular. Natalie and Gabe are so sweet together and it was fun to watch their bond grow.
Christmas Pizzo by Emersyn Kane
Absolutely loved Valentina and Sal. Valentina is a strong woman, strong enough to stand her ground through the drama that was packed into this story. Sal’s ex girlfriend is a real piece of work, so his dad but I guess his dad only does what he does and acts the way he does to benefit the family and Sal. Valentina and Sal are perfect together, I love an Italian love story!
The Mrs. Clause by S.J. Reisner
This story was cute. I love that Abby was willing to lose her inheritance, whatever that sum may have been, to pursue a relationship with Gary. Her ex boyfriend Luke is seriously the worst! I really enjoy watching a character try their hardest to come between a couple only to find out they hold no weight in that couple’s minds or hearts. I really wish we could have found out how much the inheritance was!
Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a cute story that kind of teaches about the turkey pardoning done by the White House. I found it to be entertaining and full of bright pictures that children may enjoy. The story may start conversations about Thanksgiving and why turkey is eaten. Another book to make learning fun by this author. She has fast become one of my favorites when I look for books for my grandchildren.
The Sacrifice by R.L.S. Hoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I found this book to be quite interesting. I just found myself a little lost at times. In reading the story, I felt that some of the setup of the story was missing. Other than the storyline issues, I found the characters to be quite entertaining and well written. It was interesting to watch the characters work on building a better world. It has lots of actions, drama, a bit of romance and fantasy. Basically, a little of everything for everybody. I am looking forward to reading more in the series. I actually came to enjoy it.
Glass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Well, it’s a quick read. A tale of revenge gone wrong. It’s kind of a contemporary Romeo & Juliet erotic romance. I found the characters interesting. The Demon messing with our main characters was a twist but I did love the lesson learned of not to throw rocks at glass houses. If you like steamy romance, this is for you. Overall, an entertaining romance.
