Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Janel Bernotas
Set in the 1800s, this was a great book of mystery and intrigue. Featuring Nikola Tesla and his devices was a fantastic addition. Very good character development. Pacing was just right. This book left me clinging to each page to solve the mystery!
Death & Mirrors: All Things Dark & Deadly, Book One by S.F. Benson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is downright amazing, I wish I could give it more than 5 stars! I devoured it in a matter of hours, and it still felt like I couldn’t read fast enough! Evaline is a necromancer who loves a good mystery. She is also a very strong female lead which is very refreshing. Her father is stricter than Evaline can accept and only sees her as a future wife to someone of his choice. This is obviously not Evaline’s wishes so she takes matters into her own hands. She finds herself and her wonderful beacon, Delbert, transported to a mirror world called Londinium. They both instantly feel the danger and urgency to solve the mysterious killings by an entity known as Doctor Death. Will they be able to return to their world unharmed or will Londinium be their new, dark home? I cannot wait until Book 2 of this series! It is one I will be waiting for at the edge of my seat!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Ballet School Rumours: An Amberwood Hall Ballet School Adventure by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I loved this book as much as the previous book. I would say it’s geared mostly towards middle school aged girls, but I’m in my 40s and enjoyed it. I liked how there were lessons to learn from the story like teamwork, honesty and responsibility. You can read this as a standalone, but why would you?
Key To His Heart by Kristina Beck
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Key to His Heart is an emotional read. It is told from a dual point of view through the eyes of TJ and Katrina. The story is sweet and touching. I enjoyed getting the story from both of the main characters. It was great to see how the same story is seen through the eyes of the different characters. Love stories often deal with the situation’s timing, which this one also did. I enjoyed that the story was not outlandish or off the rails with unrealistic scenarios. I haven’t read much from this author, but I look forward to reading more from her in the future. This is a great read to grab if you need some realism and a HEA.
The Graceful Ghost by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a cute story! It combines real life problems with some paranormal. Lauren’s character is troubled, thoughtful, and seems older than she is. Grace is a very lively spirit! She wants to help Lauren so bad. You dont have to be a fan of ballet to enjoy this book.
Key To His Heart by Kristina Beck
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a very interesting read for my first book written by this author. This is a contemporary romance with unconditional love is tested when devastating truths are revealed. The characters are great and well written.
Katrina has secrets. She wasn’t prepared for sparks to fly, filling my life with endless love, comfort, and safety. TJ, Toby, and I are inseparable, like a genuine family. She thought it was long gone. After confessing her love to TJ, she tumbles into a black hole of hell. Her perfect façade begins to crumble, and she can’t mask it anymore.
Now that TJ seethe real her will he leave her or stay and fight by her side?
TJ bursts through a stranger’s door, Katrina and her newborn son, Toby, are pushed into his life. His hopeful soul whispers to him that they are meant to be together. But can he trust himself?
Can Katrina believe that someone could love her? Can TJ prove his love for Katrina? Will she end up alone and broken or will she have a happily ever after?
Tracy
@tracy
Ballet School Rumours: An Amberwood Hall Ballet School Adventure by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is book three of the series, but I read this one as a stand-alone. It’s a great book for teens and even middle schoolers! Lauren gets back to school already worrying with a new student, and her ghost friends. Her friend decides to put a gossip blog up about ghosts which has put a turn to a lot of events. Please take a read! Totally worth it!
Key To His Heart by Kristina Beck
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was truly phenomenal. What an emotional rollercoaster this was! Katrina, Tj, and Toby were characters you couldn’t help but fall in love with and they made the story so exceptional. To say I felt every emotion is an understatement, I bawled, felt their joy, and every possible feeling in between! As a single mom who found someone to share their life and the heavy load with, I can honestly say this captured that soooo well! Kristina Beck did an incredible job writing a story that felt so much like I’m sure so many’s real lives. An exceptional read that brings a realistic quality to the fiction romance novels!
Death & Mirrors: All Things Dark & Deadly, Book One by S.F. Benson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a beautiful blend of Alice in Wonderland with necromancy, magick, and darkness. The mystery that is being solved is so intriguing and really kept me on the edge of my seat- I could NOT put this book down. I LOVE Evalines character- she has so much strength and girl power. The idea of the mirror world isn’t new but the authors writing and the characters trials throughout give it a fresh take. Also- name a better villain name then Dr. Death. So many elements of this book were perfectly executed- the interactions of the characters with Evaline, her detective work, the magick, the artifact, the writing- it was all good to be honest! There were times I couldn’t figure out where the story was going to go- and that suspense is my favorite! Definitely give this one a read. 💖
Castor’s Kiss by Tai James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The second book in the Soul Bonded series is Castor’s Kiss. This book is a Sci-Fi and Romance all rolled up into one. Tai James ability to draw me to this book with her storytelling ability. She has just the right amount of Sci-Fi, romance, and adventure to keep the story moving. Her characters are fully developed and complicated. This is Mia’s story. She has been kidnapped and has to fight to the death. She is put into an arena where she has become the crowd’s favorite brawler. Castor is on a mission to rescue Mia. Will Castor complete the mission? Will Castor and Mia have a future with each other? I highly recommend this book if you are looking for some action and adventure.
Key To His Heart by Kristina Beck
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Oh, my goodness this story is so good. If you like to read about insta-love and soul mates with a little mystery added in, then this is definitely the book for you!
Main character, Katrina, discovers many things about herself throughout this story. One thing she discovers is how strong she is with the birth of her son, Toby. Main character, TJ, also learns a few things about himself. He learns to trust the process.
Katrina and TJ meet under strenuous circumstances and feel a connection immediately. But since both have had their hearts broken, they are leery about taking a chance on romance, even though the attraction and pull to each other is so strong.
Katrina has a few secrets that she isn’t so sure TJ can handle. And she can’t handle TJ leaving her. But her secrets are slowing killing her and those she loves. TJ knows something is going on with Katrina, but he doesn’t know how to help her, especially since she isn’t sharing her problems with him.
This story teaches the main characters and the reader to trust the process, seek help, and know that everyone is suffering from something. We are ok. You are ok.
Reviewed by @shannonlovesbooks
The Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ahhh! Another lovely addition to the Mermaid Science series. I’ve been really enjoying reading these to my daughter and it has been so much fun to watch her absorb and learn about the magic of science! This is another beautifully illustrated book in the series and might be my daughters favorite so far! She’s 4 and we have now read it together quite a few times. I adore Fig, Maia, and Trezzies adventures!
Insatiable Darkness by L.M. Preston
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 stars!
This book is amazing. I was entranced from the minute I started reading. EmVee and Kayson seemed to have the most chemistry but then there was Silas. Rachel seems like a good friend, and then there is Megan. I don’t think any of these people are what they seem and EmVee is stuck trying to figure out why her family was brought to this town in the first place, what her dad has to do with any of it. The ending of course left me dying for more, I can’t wait to see what happens next!
The Detail by Dana Wayne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was a great page turner I read it in 2 days! The connection an attraction between Seth and Jess is amazing! As partners an a growing hot relationship! This book provides a great streamy romance, suspense and even some comical moments. It definitely kept my interest.
Key To His Heart by Kristina Beck
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow!!! This book was so emotional, heartbreaking, and amazing. TJ was a great character that wanted to find love and family. Katrina is a single mom of Toby who has never been loved but longs for it. This book has twists and turns that breaks my heart but puts it back together. Little Toby, there are some cute baby moments that melt my heart. Amazing story.
Key To His Heart by Kristina Beck
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was such a great read! I was completely captivated, finding myself waking up earlier in the morning than my alarm to read it before going to work! This book encompasses two individuals, Katrina and TJ. Katrina has relocated to a different town after going through a nasty divorce and being 8 months pregnant. TJ is a retired famous football player who helps his parents out in the family store. When these two collide, sparks fly, and they cannot stand to be apart from one another! There are some crazy instances that are the driving forces that are pulling them together and the way that was written was one of a kind and just so brilliant. The way the author wrote this book, the ideas, wording and details was phenomenal! I cannot wait to read more of her books!!
Ballet School Rumours: An Amberwood Hall Ballet School Adventure by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book takes place at a boarding school in England. It is a modern-day ballet boarding school. The school is a historical building, and as such, has the requisite ghosts. Teenage intrigue abounds. Characters learn to take responsibility for their own actions.
Sword of Darkness by L.M. Preston
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This YA fantasy book is part of a series but can be read alone. This mystery, danger, supernatural book is fast paced and attention grabbing. This book is about Reece, the car loving, adrenaline seeking car racer who finds himself in a race he didn’t bargain for.
Reece finds himself in a world he thought only existed in books, then forced to make tough decisions, with tough lessons with even tougher consequences. Save the love of his life or save his family, Can he save both?
There is love, betrayal and secrets. This book had me hooked from the very beginning and can’t wait to read more by this author
Key To His Heart by Kristina Beck
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was completely and utterly drawn in by this story from the moment I started reading. I loved getting lost in these characters, their journey just felt so real and emotional. I really felt like I was taken along for their development and growth and couldn’t wait to see how they would end up.
I thought the story was just fantastic! Utterly was compelling and emotional, fitting perfectly with the characters the author has created. Although I have read other books by this author this one is definitely my favourite.
Death & Mirrors: All Things Dark & Deadly, Book One by S.F. Benson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Death & Mirrors by SF Benson is the first book of All Things Dark & Deadly. There’s this main female character, her name is Evaline Wainwright, she is a necromancer, she has always wanted to be a detective just like Sherlock Holmes. Her father on the second has wanted her to be with a man from next door, she has no feelings for, what really happens with him? There is also this other man, is it love or is it because he’s safe and she’s known him forever? But this once in a lifetime opportunity falls into Evaline’s hands, there’s mirrors and another dimension the opposite of what she is used to, it all happens in a place called London. This particular mission has been dropped into Evaline’s hands because a very mysterious woman comes calling on Evaline’s father to come find and artifact, which he refuses so Evaline decides to take it into her own hands. But theres this Dr. Death that is taking peoples life’s and if Evaline doesn’t find this artifact to help take this evil out then everyone will be in jeopardy. This is where the story begins. To find out if Evaline finds the artifact and takes down Dr. Death if she has any help you need to read the book.
All in all I loved this book, I couldn’t put it down. I just had to finish it. Its really like Alice in Wonderland, which I loved so of course I’d find this book fascinating. Thank you for writing the book. Hope more is to come.
Distant Memories: A Nurse Morgan Series: Book Two by Kate MacInnis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’ve read the first part of this series and instantly fell in love with it. It’s no different with this part. This part draws you deeper into the story as you figure out who Nurse Morgan is outside of her paranormal powers but are introduced to other characters as well. Watch this story unwind in the land of the living and on the other side as you indulge in this page turner! Enjoy and pick up this great read!
This was a great travel audible book. Emma, age 16, works in the family bakery and holds her own when things get rough. Now, even though she has been trained, she has no experience. But that does not stop her from getting involved. She has a habit of writing things down that seem out of place. Actually that’s clever for someone her age. This was a high energy suspenseful story. Questions asked, and questions answered is what you will find throughout this story. The author has quite the imagination and her story keeps everyone entertained. This is a great story for teens and young readers alike. This is a historical novel, which generally I don’t read, but this one drew my interest. I’m happy I took the chance, and look forward to reading the others in this series.
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Key To His Heart by Kristina Beck
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading this romance story. This is a well written story that had me coming back for more. I enjoyed how the author used her writing skills to make the story come to life. This is a story that could cause triggers in parts but if you can get past those you will find a story that will tick all the boxes. This is a story about an ex-football player and a single parent who needs more confidence in herself. One risks their heart to be shattered and the other holds the key to opening the heart. These are great characters that I enjoyed watching their growth. They have great chemistry and support each other. They made the story for me for sure. This is a fast paced, engaging story that is hard to put down. I found this story to be easy to read and entertaining. It filled my afternoon with romance and a great story. I really enjoyed this story and I highly recommend it.
Review by @bjwagner
Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Cora is a 17 year old young lady who is about to finish up high school in Colorado Springs. Her instructor is giving her an opportunity of a lifetime…to work with Nikola Tesla! Cora is very excited about it but her mother really is not. After all, her mother is mourning the loss of a friend, that friend being the last assistant that Nikola Tesla had in his laboratory! Papers are missing, the lab is a mess, and Cora is put to tasks that she wasn’t expecting. She wanted in on all the excitement of conducting experiments but instead finds herself typing up reports and organizing receipts. It’s when Cora and her schoolmate Harrison start seeing that things aren’t adding up that they begin amateur sleuthing. A dinner party will change everything, including how Cora views some things in life.
This was an enjoyable book. It was a moderately fast read for me and I enjoyed the suspense of the mystery. I did figure out pretty early on who I thought the murderer was but did still have a few surprises along the way.
The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Holly is in a new school, surrounded by new people, and she is determined to fit in. Then she sees Nathan; messy hair, devastatingly handsome, but definitely in the popular crowd, would he even look her way— but wait he’s a big jerk, does Holly even want him LOOKING her way… After witnessing Nathan’s secret, Holly becomes a constant in his life, can a relationship be built on lies? This novel is tragic and emotional but full of hope and love, a great read!
The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Nathan is popular, drop dead gorgeous and part of the group of popular kids in high school. The girls drool over him and want to be with him, and the boys want to be him. Nathan seemingly has it all but he’s harboring a deep, dark secret that could destroy everything he has worked so hard for. He is so terrified of having his secret discovered that he has built up lie after lie to protect himself. He bullies and torments anyone that is less popular than he is and keeps everyone at a distance so he can keep his secret from being discovered.
Holly has just started attending Nathan’s high school and is determined to be one of the popular kids so she can fit in. On her first day of school Holly approaches Nathan and the rest of the popular kids and asks them if she can sit with them at their table for lunch. She is instantly shot down, mocked, and left to feel inferior. Naturally after treatment like that from Nathan and his friends Holly is disgusted when her and Nathan end up as lab partners. Although she finds Nathan to be gorgeous, she also knows how much of a jerk he is and wants nothing to do with him.
When Holly accidentally discovers Nathan’s secret everything changes. Nathan decides the best way to handle the situation is to pretend to like Holly and ask her out. As both Holly and Nathan get to know one another better they fall deeply in love. When Holly finds out their relationship is a sham and based on a lie she is devastated. When the web of lies start to unwind both Nathan and Holly’s lives are changed forever. Will Holly and Nathan ever be the same afterwards?
The characters of Holly and Nathan were wonderfully written. Both were typical teenagers battling all the typical drama that comes with high school. Holly was a true sweetheart who saw there was more to Nathan than he let on. Nathan acted like a jerk on the surface but that is not who he was nor who he wanted to be. It was all an act to protect himself and enable him to navigate his way through high school. This book was wonderfully written and described very well the cliques, the bullies, the mean girls, the jealousy and all the rest of the teen drama that comes with high school. High school can be traumatizing, and a great deal of importance is placed on fitting in.
Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Body Checked
By CJ Cartwright
5*
This book is absolutely amazing! I read it so fast and it held my attention throughout. This is the kind of romance that isn’t over the top and is very believable. I also felt that the main characters really felt believable. Truthfully, I wanted to be friends with all of them.
Tia is the main female character. She has lived a life full of mistakes when she was younger and they are coming back to haunt her. She goes on a cabin weekend with her best friend to act as her assistant on a photo shoot. She wasn’t expecting that this photoshoot was for a calendar of the men of the local hockey team. She decides to indulge herself and allow herself a weekend only fling with the man who seems to get under her skin more than anyone else ever has. Bridger is smitten with Tia and after the weekend, he wishes that their tryst will continue. Tia and Bridger end up falling for each other, however, once they do her past comes to haunt her. She feels that she will never live down her poor choices of her past. Is Bridger the man who is willing to look past her mistakes and see her for who she is today. Or will he be persuaded by her past to run for the hills?
This book is truly amazing and I cannot say enough for how much I enjoyed it. It truly is an enjoyable read and a quick one a that.
Tale of a Body Thief by Kristy Centeno
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Rovena Silvex is a demon hunter, but she is no ordinary demon hunter, she has a special set of skills which make her one of, if not the best one, she has killed dozens of demons since she completed her training and she has it down to a fine art, however, sometimes, she is asked to perform other assignments which don’t involve hunting, but they do involve certain aspects of her skill set that are unique to her and tonight is one of those nights, tonight she has to visit the county morgue.
When she is sent to the morgue this time, it is so that she can work out how a victim died and who killed them, however, when she gets there, nothing goes to plan, she finds out the how, but not the who and when she next turns to look at the corpse, its eyes are open and it is holding onto her hand. What happens next is not something she can even process when the corpse attacks her and as she is fighting back, she hears footsteps coming down the hall and she now knows that she has to take the walking corpse with her when she leaves, but it isn’t as willing as she would hope.
With her walking corpse in tow, Rovena heads to the only place where she may get some answers, however, as she spends more time with the deceased, things stop adding up and she realises that it isn’t the victims soul in this body, it is something else entirely and that it is something she has never come across before. Now Rovena has a plan, it isn’t one that she wants to have, she has to babysit this walking corpse and keep them alive, or at least as alive as she can, but when demons come after them, she realises that keeping a demon alive is much harder than killing them! This is a fantasy adventure filled with magic, the supernatural and adventure galore, as a choice has to be made between keeping heaven and hell happy and trapping a demon in a world where they definitely don’t belong.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Tale of a Body Thief by Kristy Centeno
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Such a good read! I was seriously hooked as I read this thrilling novel. It truly had everything I would have wanted as I read, it gave a lot, and certainly had its own level of epicenes. Freaking good read!
Loved the characters and the development they brought to the story. Loved Rovena especially. She had a lot of insight to the world and took her job very seriously. She was reluctant to change, I mean aren’t we all? I loved how danger seemed to follow her, and she would push through it. The author wrote a book that was perfectly done. Funny at times, deep at times, and full of action. I loved it from start to finish. I was hooked, and yes, I desperately need to read the next installment as of yesterday!
Not a book to be passed up. This book and author really bring everything to the table. And gives you sheer enjoyment. A must read for sure. Highly recommend this book and author with no doubt!
The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Holly is the new girl in school, she has been here before and she is hoping that she won’t have to be here again, but she decides that this time will be different, this time, she will be one of the popular kids, this time, she won’t be an outcast, so apart from the usual first day jitters when she has to introduce herself to each of her classes, but there is one thing she doesn’t expect and that is how gorgeous one of the popular kids is. One lunch, Holly finally decides to try her luck at the popular table, but as usual, it backfires and she is back to being the pariah, back to being insulted and terrorized by the popular kids as they bully her again, so she again gravitates to the outcasts who she knows will take her in and become the friends she needs and wants.
As the days pass and the novelty of being the new girl wears off, all she has to do now is not freak out every time she sits with her chemistry lab partner, who just happens to be the gorgeous popular guy who is one of the main bully’s in the school, but sometimes when he thinks nobody sees, flashes of what lies behind the façade show through, but it isn’t until her friend is the target of a malicious prank that she sees just what he is hiding.
Holly discovers the lie which this person has been hiding behind, she discovers just what they have worked so hard to protect and she discovers just how terrified they are that people will discover just how scared they are that everyone will find out and what the consequences of that would be. This lie binds Holly and her lab partner together, but what lengths they will go to keep this lie intact? This is an intense contemporary romance which deals with some hard hitting subjects and will leave you hooked as you follow along on the journey one lie can take someone on and how it affects everyone who comes into contact with it.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
