Flying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom – Review by La Toya Lewis

Flying at RecessFlying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Flying at Recess is a fantasy children’s book by Lois Wickstrom. Soara is a young lady who likes to fly. We get to go along with Soara as she flies high over the trees and hangs with the butterflies. The only rule is that Sora can only fly at recess. This book is sweet and easy to follow. It shows how you can do anything if you use your imagination. It also shows the benefit of boundaries, so you don’t miss out on important things like school and time with your friends. The book will allow children to use their imaginations like Soara. The illustrations are bright and beautiful.

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Amanda Swindle

The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Silent Forest is the second book of The House on the Hill series and CAN be read as a standalone, but I would recommend grabbing the first book ahead of time. Early on I was a little lost, and it DOES start slow, but after about halfway it picks up quickly. (This is why I say read the first book, some things will make the second book easier to understand, but it can be followed without the first book too.) The main character, Kaia, is a great example of resilience, strength, dedication and loyalty. When her friend, Allison, turns up missing, Kaia refuses to give up hope, even when everyone else has. As the story develops, secrets begin to emerge, and some would prefer the secrets stay hidden. This is my first read from this author, and I will definitely be going back to read the first book, and hoping for a third to emerge as well. The writing is believable and if you enjoy psychological thrillers, this one checks all of the boxes.

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Catch a Cowboy ( Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by Caralee Loonat

Catch A Cowboy (Match Made in Montana Book 2)Catch A Cowboy by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am so glad to have found this author. This is the first book I have read from this author and I was not let down. I am a huge romance fan. This book was a great way to get into a new subgenre of my favorite and introduce myself to age gap romance. I really enjoyed this book and found that the author did a really good job of this subject. The characters really jumped off of the pages and I found myself getting so absorbed into this romance. I love the fact that it was sort of forbidden love. I will definitely read more from this author in future.

Review by @caraleeloonat
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Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol- Review by Caralee Loonat

Oscar and Emmy Weather a HurricaneOscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the yet another great book by this author. I really like how the author is able to bring the adorable cat characters to life and teach valuable life lessons. The author is able to handle this topic really well and explain it to kids. I just wish my kids were younger. I definitely would recommend this to parents with kids. The characters are well written and the illustrations to this book are really good. I definitely would read more from this author.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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Double Delight (Double Delight Series) by Julie Castle – Review by Jules Herbert

Double Delight: The Complete SeriesDouble Delight: The Complete Series by Julie Castle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Who doesn’t love getting two books in one! Double Delight features the books April Love and Monica’s manhunt. Both stories are wonderfully written with great characters and plenty of steam to keep us readers very happily turning page after page. These fun and spicey reads are not to be missed.

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Bad Enough (The Deadman’s Tribe Series Book #2) by Nicole Craig – Review by Angela Hayes

Bad Enough (The Deadman's Tribe, #2)Bad Enough by Nicole Craig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4 – 4.5 Stars

 

Bad Enough is the second engrossing instalment in The Deadman’s Tribe by Nicole Craig. This series is definitely getting better with each new instalment- as Ms. Craig ups the anti on this second instalment,
This is a complex, cleverly woven romantic suspense with multi layers, intriguing developments, and a stellar cast. So if you love those protective alpha-type MCs, security personnel/military element, dramatic developments, twisty plots, intensity, chemistry, sparks, danger, violence, tension, mystery, secrets, action, banter, team dynamics, emotion, adventure- then you should definitely snap up a copy of this to read asap.
Again, as with the first book, I loved how well-developed the characters were, as Ms. Craig proves to have a talent for crafting fully-realised individuals with their own unique personalities, quirks, and flaws, and making them ‘real’, believable, and with ‘that’ certain quality that makes them so easy to invest in.
An alternating, duel POV also added depth and intrigue to the story, and I loved being privy to the characters perspective and inner dialogue- as again, it really added an extra element of interest to the whole story.
If the first two books are anything to go by, and the fact that I am now a little addicted to the Deadman’s Tribe, and Nicole Craig’s storytelling, I am really hoping that this is going to be a loooooong series.
Bring on Book #3.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Nicole Craig!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Vague Directions: Into the Woods by Debra Parmley – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Vague Directions: Into the WoodsVague Directions: Into the Woods by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Vague Directions: Into the Woods by Debra Parmley

Vague Directions: Into the Woods is a Fantasy/ Paranormal Romance that will keep you turning the pages till the end. This book didn’t quite check the boxes for me this time. I had a hard time getting into the story but once I did I had a hard time putting it down. I didn’t connect with the characters at all. I just didn’t feel it this time. With that being said I will revisit at a later time and reread to see what happens. I’m a fan of this author and I’m chalking this up as I’m having an off day. I still highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to reading many more books from this Author.

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Tausha Treadway

Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann. This is the perfect preschool or Kindergarten age book for kids. Its such a fun book about Sea Turtles and counting. Each page has a different Turtle and number and facts about the turtles for kids to enjoy. The illustrations are beautiful and my 6 year old nephew loved it. The pages explain all the sea life that turtles are around and how they go about their days. Its such a fun, educational read. Would make a great gift for all families and even teachers. I will be getting another copy for my new grandson coming in September!

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The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Tausha Treadway

The Handshake AgreementThe Handshake Agreement by A. Akinosho
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) by A. Akinosho. This is such a good age gap, second chance love story. Its the story of Declan & Anne, Declan is a playboy who is not going to settle down for anyone. Anne is determined not to fall in love with anyone because it will only get you hurt. When Anne finally falls in love with Declan and he hurts her in the worst way possible she will never ever trust a man again. Declan is determined to win Anne back if its the last thing he does. He knows everyone thinks he is just a playboy but the reason for that is he can’t get Anne out of his mind. Anne has finally found a man she trusts with her heart and is finally going to let him in and then Declan shows up again. She can’t believe her heart still melts at the sight of him. Will she let her guard down and let Declan in again or will she continue on with her new man. Declan is determined not to lose Anne again and will do whatever it takes to get her back. Read this romance to find out who Anne chooses!

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Tausha Treadway

Oscar and Emmy Weather a HurricaneOscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oscar & Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol. This is such a fun series that makes you laugh out loud and also teaches you a lesson. This is the story of Oscar & Emma, rescued kittens that Abby & Charlie take care of. Abby & Charlie are siblings and they have been taking care of the kittens since they came to their family. In this story Hurricane Harvey is coming and the kids are learning everything they need to know to prepare for that storm. Not only do they need their supplies but they will also need the kittens supplies. This cute book even includes a list of things that would be needed for your pets. These books are always a great gift idea for the younger child in your life and even for a teacher. They make a great addition to any library.

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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Santana Hicks

Wasabi (Evil Sushi Book 3)Wasabi by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wasabi is the third book of the Evil Sushi Trilogy and all 3 books take place one after the other. If you haven’t read the previous books, please do.

Humanity is gone as we know it. Death and decay is everywhere and no one is safe. The group from the second book “Sashimi” has been separated. Aileen, Rod and Ned were left behind with Paul, Arthur, Karlson and a dog. Sally was taken into an underground military base.

With hordes of fish zombies and killer plants everywhere, the group is not safe. They decide to head to the mountains to get away from the water in hopes of making their chances of survival higher. The question is can they make it. Meanwhile Aileen is still seeking revenge on the enemy Sashimi for killing her brother. If she gets the chance, she will take it.

Things on the base aren’t so good either. The general is old and is making bad decisions for the survival of humanity. Instead of seeking a cure and eliminating the enemy, he instead wants to repopulate underground. His second in command has other plans and will stop at nothing to get the general to step down out of leadership position.

This was an exciting end to a weird but wonderful trilogy. C.A. King is one of my favourite authors. I have not found anything I did not like from this author. I recommend this book and any others written by them!

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Vague Directions: Into the Woods by Debra Parmley – Review by Rita White

Vague Directions is an urban fantasy set in medieval times. Heather is the MFC, and Rylan is the MMC. Heather finally agrees to go with her friend to the medieval reenactment for the weekend. There is angst, scary situations, fear, confusion, rats, ratmen, owls, holes opening in the ground, and peppermint. There is a lot going on in this book, but the author tells it in such a way that it all flows perfectly.

Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Cindy Rushin

Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute little counting story. I think many children will enjoy the story as they learn to count. The rhymes are cute and enjoyable. I think this author is really good and I I highly recommend her books to parents with children who love stories.

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Sheri Schrader

Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder by Moonlight is the first book in the Felines of Fairytale Forest series. Set in an amusement park, the author takes the reader into the world of the custodial staff and a clowder of cats who keep everything running smoothly. I was excited to see a new, cozy mystery from this author. She always brings an exciting group of people; with this series, she brings a group of cats. When one of the custodial managers shows up dead, the rest of the staff have to figure out what happened. I enjoyed the story and characters. The story was interesting, bringing a bit of a fantastic element to what might have been a typical cozy mystery. I look forward to reading more books in this series and learning more about the amusement park and its inhabitants.

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Whiskey Throttle (Moto X Series Book 6) by Brooke May – Review by Kristin Boutelle

Whiskey Throttle (Moto X #6)Whiskey Throttle by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What I love most about this book is that the perspective of what is going on in this particular character’s life is from Parker’s point of view. There is no other point of view involved like these type of books usually are. It does show that not only women go through difficult situations and struggles, it’s also men. Parker does show a lot of character development especially showing the reader how he was (his past) compared to how he is at the end of the novel. The minor characters show a lot of support towards Parker to show that he’s not alone.

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Double Delight (Double Delight Series) by Julie Castle – Review by Double Delight (Double Delight Series) by Julie Castle – Review by

Double Delight: The Complete SeriesDouble Delight: The Complete Series by Julie Castle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Short and spicy small town romance. Loved it, not often that I’ve read stories where the FMC is an adult virgin. Really enjoyed this!

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By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake Series) by Ashley Erin – Review by Shelly Kittell

By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake, #1)By Your Side by Ashley Erin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a beautiful story of new beginnings at a second chance for love. A broken heart can often make us think there is no chance but these two brought some hope. This was a journey that kept me engaged in the story and rooting for them. An absolutely sweet story and I loved the grumpy contractor. I’m a sucker for sweet stories like this. This is a new author to me and I’m glad I found her. I hope to see more.

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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Shelly Kittell

Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2)Finding Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So sweet a story, I love to see good come from being stood up. This story also brought out the feels. You could feel the passion in the story. I could relate to her struggle. I enjoyed the story, the characters and watching how it went. This is a fantastic romance series. It’s the closest to realistc that I’ve hit upon in awhile. One of my favorite authors, I always look forward to her books and I can’t wait to see what the next book brings.

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by Shelly Kittell

Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1)Trusting Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I fell in love with this contemporary romance. I’m a sucker for a couple dealing with a painful past that they have to get over. The strength it takes to make a go is worth reading. I found their chemistry to be exciting. The story is entertaining and got a few giggles out of me. It is engaging and the characters are relatable. The one thing I can always enjoy in this author’s books is the fact that her characters are so unique and so very relatable. Another winner in my book. I recommend this one.

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The Story That Ties Us (Love Ties Us Series) by Nicolette Terry – Review by Shelly Kittell

The Story That Ties UsThe Story That Ties Us by Nicolette Terry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness, this one worked all emotions. Both heartbreaking and heartwarming, this story will take you on a journey of two hearts that work their way back to each other. The writing is beautiful and you can feel the passion and love and pain in the writing. The characters are very well-written. I was so into this one. My kindle app was glued to my hand. A beautiful story that needs to be read.

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The Music That Ties Us (Love Ties Us Series) by Nicolette Terry – Review by Shelly Kittell

The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance (Love Ties Us)The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance by Nicolette Terry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow, this was an awesome book. Cadence had some lessons to learn. Boy, could I relate to this story. Once I started, it really wasn’t possible to put it down. I was talking to Cadence as I was reading. Life coaching as you go along. Strong writing made this a story that just grabs you. Yes, Cadence had her whiny and weak moments but don’t we all. Watching her grow was nice. The steam is fabulous. Their chemistry is their but I do like a male character that does the right thing. This is one of those stories you should read.

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The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Shelly Kittell

The Handshake AgreementThe Handshake Agreement by A. Akinosho
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. I was drawn in by the writing. Declan seemed raw with daddy issues but still strong. Anne really hit me as sweet and vulnerable. Part of me wanted it to work and the other part was “run.” I was pulled in by the moment their eyes met. My heart skipped a beat and I was hooked. I had to go on and see where this went. This is a beautifully written story of second chances. I found that it made me feel all the emotions. Though mostly a romance, there is a touch of suspense. this really added a nice touch to the story. I found the characters, especially Anne, very relatable. It’s definitely a story I would recommend.

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Vague Directions: Into the Woods by Debra Parmley – Review by Megan Rea

Vague Directions: Into the WoodsVague Directions: Into the Woods by Debra Parmley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is the story of Heather, AKA Lady Wren, Rylan, AKA Sir Roland, and the rat-men. The story is okay…I really liked the medieval aspect of it and the added drama of the rat-men was fine. I believe that this was originally a short story that Parmley has turned into a novella, but there are still some kinks that need worked out. The rat-men part of the plot line is shaky in parts and doesn’t get fully addressed in the book. Heather and Rylan’s relationship is extremely rushed and it’s cute and sweet, but 3 days and they are already talking forever? I don’t know…it just doesn’t seem like they are the type of characters to do that. This was a quick read so it has that going for it if you are looking for something in-between longer reads. I really liked Heather and Steph’s friendship…Parmley did that relationship really well.
Reviewed by @meggs1717

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Darla Yocom

The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book two in the House on the Hill series and oh, what a thriller. From the very beginning, I felt the suspense building and had a feeling that the alleged gentlemen in the woods made me question them immediately.

The suspense building is intense in this book with cases building up and honestly it seemed a bit overwhelming to the storyline. The sweet little town is definitely a nice atmosphere for this book but with most horror thrillers, things get a bit freaky.

This was definitely a slow burn and worth the wait, as you’ll see later in the book. I think the author did a great job with this thriller and think fans of this genre will enjoy the series.

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Flying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

Flying at RecessFlying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What another lovely and heartwarming story by an amazing author. As with all of her books, we were hooked in this one straight away. My kids both loved the idea of being able to fly around while on a school break. It was such an exciting prospect to them, they spent the next 10 minutes trying to fly! My daughter in particular was really taken with the idea of flying with butterflies!
This is another fun, engaging and well-illustrated story by an author that is a favourite in our house.

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Stout of My League (Love on Tap Series) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Kerry Baker

Stout of My League (Love on Tap #4)Stout of My League by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to get my hands on the next book in this series. I have loved each and every one so far and what another great addition this one turned out to be. As with all the books in this series, I loved the characters. I found them to be so engaging and relatable, and their chemistry was too much to deny.
I really enjoyed this story as well. This author has such a skill at matching the story perfectly with the characters she has created. It was entertaining, full of romance and just really well written from start to finish. This is a brilliant book and an overall fantastic series.

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Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Emily H

Opposite Day for DinopotamusOpposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dinopotamus is tasked with bringing the big box of things to do. When they are tasked with doing the opposite of what they are told it will take a lot of thinking to perform the tasks at hand.

This was an entertaining story that I think children will interact well with. Great fun to be had reading Dinopotamus handle each challenge. Kids will love.

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By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake Series) by Ashley Erin – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake, #1)By Your Side by Ashley Erin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

By Your Side is Book 1 of the Willowbrook Lake series and this is a new author to me. I LOVED this book so much. I could not put it down….pulling at my heartstrings with some tears but loved this book. I love a small town romance that gives me romance, broken hearts, friendship, trust and the ability to find your way through grief. The story of Owen and Adeline just pulls you in so deep.

Adeline is picking up the pieces as she loses love of her life..her husband. A fresh start is where she takes herself to Willowbrook Lake…just to breathe again. It is never easy losing someone you love so hard, but Adeline dives into fixing up a very old house and quite possibly more than she bargained for. Owen is Willowbrook Lake’s handyman. Being a jack of all trades, Owen has a great reputation with the town and the people…fixing anything that they need. Adeline hires Owen to help her with the renovations to the old house…but as Adeline and Owen spend everyday together, the more feelings Owen develops. He knows she is grieving the loss…but Adeline starts to slowly feel for Owen as well……When walls around her heart start to fall…will she be able to love again especially with Owen…….

Definitely read and find out…I loved this story..and I am looking forward to Raelynn and Cameron’s story in book 2 :).

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Second Glance: A Serrulata Saga Romance Novel (The Serrulata Saga) by A.E. Bennett – Review by Carrie Reed

Second Glance (The Serrulata Saga)Second Glance by A.E. Bennett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved this! I love m/m romance and the world this book painted is so different and interesting. Patrick and Iseul are everything together. I love their love for each other, and their steamy scenes are hot! It is devastating to see how his dad treats Patrick, all because he is slightly crippled from a past fever, but his younger and one older brother treat him as equals, and that made my heart swell. I love his brothers Silas and Eion and was devastated and what befalls the whole Upshur family. My heart was torn and did not mend until Patrick and Iseul are reunited again. Lady Ambrosia is a fun addition to the story and I like her character and station in Patrick and Iseul’s lives. The ending was beautiful if not missing a few people that I was hoping would be there but I was happy with it all the same.

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The Puppy Adventures of Porter and Midge: Out and About (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Carrie Reed

The Puppy Adventures of Porter and Midge: Out and AboutThe Puppy Adventures of Porter and Midge: Out and About by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

CJ and Lora are doing such a great job at taking care of and training Porter and Midge. They are both so well behaved during their outings. I love that this book shows the importance of getting dogs their vaccinations, and how to try and keep them from being stressed at the vet. In this book they get to meet many new animals and people while preparing to be in the Independence Day parade. The end is so cute with both Porter and Midge just passed out due to having such a long and eventful day, sleepy dogs are the sweetest.

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