Spooked by a Suspicion by Risa Nyman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This novel by Risa Nyman was a n enjoyable read. Any child facing a parent getting remarried will relate to Rocky’s struggle to accept the new person in his mom’s life. Rocky’s adventures as he tries to stop the marriage were funny. I enjoyed reading Risa Nyman’s novel and look forward to reading more from her.
The Bow by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I am loving this series! This is the third book and while I loved the last book this one really took me on a trip. Its so so good! I love what the author did with Aroz’s life. Not where I expected it to go at all but..wow! Of course while I enjoy seeing the boys..Vanessa is the star of the show. She surely shines and changes and grows in these books. My only regret is that we don’t find out what kind of temper tantrum Greys Mom is going to make. I think that would have rounded it out nicely.
I am eagerly looking forward to the next in the series.
The Boss Prince by Alix Nichols
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book I have read by Alix Nichols. Max is racing to save his small secret country, can he do it? Lucie just lost her job, her boyfriend and needs money. Will a weird ad she comes across be the answer? She is smart, outspoken, and a strong female. Can she help Max and protect her heart? This book had a little bit of everything to keep me turning the pages. Romance, laughter, detective work, and chase scenes!
Am excited to see where the next book leads us.
Stand Your Ground by A.J. Ullman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book wasn’t what I expected at all. I mean it wasn’t horrible, but just didn’t keep my attention like I thought it would. It did have suspense and crime in it, just as not as much as I liked.
Spooked by a Suspicion by Risa Nyman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. I read this as a standalone and it didn’t detract from the story. I was able to get fully captivated by the story without reading the first book.
We are back in Rocky’s life. After losing his dad, his life is set for a big change again when Rocky’s mum informs him she is getting remarried to Ted.
Rocky instantly has a dislike to Ted and when suspicious things start to happen Rocky is adamant that Ted is behind it all.
When Rocky leaves for summer camp he is accused of stealing. Once again Rocky believes Ted is behind this. With the help of his friend Olive Rocky now needs to find out what Ted is hiding, why is he causing problems in Rockys life and why he is framing Rocky for stealing.
However is Ted behind all this, Rocky needs to find out to save his reputation.
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is everything I thought it would be. It has the perfect amount of suspense and crime in it. I would highly recommend this to all my friends. Karina doesn’t think Mike did the crime, so she takes it in her own hands to see if he does or not. She just wants to know the truth about what actually happened. I mean wouldn’t you if one of your friends is in trouble?
Potager Plot: A witty cozy mystery with a hint of romance. by Vikki Walton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
“Potager Plot” is Vikki Walton’s newest cozy mystery. This book follows Anne and a lively cast of townspeople as they try to unearth who killed the gardening club president, Billie. The author offers a wide array of characters and circumstances that could lead almost any of the townspeople to be Billie’s killer. Everyone has a secret, it seems. The book kept true to the idea of cozy, lighthearted mysteries. Yes, someone does get killed but we aren’t subjected to the gruesome details or play-by-plays that other mysteries sometimes give us. There is a little romance, but again, Watson keeps from delving too far into the details. I feel like the book speaks more to the nature of friendship and small-town life than it does anything. It is a very light, easy read, with enough intrigue to keep you turning the pages. For me, I think there may have been a few too many characters to keep up with. Throughout the book I had to keep referring to the cast list in the front to remember who each character was and what part they played. While Walton doesn’t go into the deep details of some themes in the book, I feel like she goes into a little too much detail in some spaces. Detail, that if left out, wouldn’t affect the story and that I found distracting in some instances or found myself trying to figure out where it fit into the plotline. Overall, a light, easy read with a dollop of suspense.
Home to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Home To The Outback
Welcome to Bunya Junction
Book 1
By Nicole Flockton
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This is a full length Contemporary Romance. Bunya Junction is a wonderful place to visit in this story. Sindy Carruthers has returned home after an abusive relationship. She takes her life back, with the help of family and friends. Working with Dr. Colin’s is just what she needed to keep busy. But when an accident happens, Dr. Colin is slipping away. Here is where Ryan Flanagan comes back to Bunyan Junction. Dr. Colin took him in as a child, he was Ryan’s mentor and the closest thing to a father. No spoilers will be found here. Read book 1 in this series to find out more of Sindy and Ryan’s story.
Nicole Flockton has laid this book out perfectly. Her characters are strong and lovable. This story is well written and a real page turner. Nothing has been left out. So much so, I would love to go visit Bunya Junction. Nicole Flockton has left nothing out! I am looking forward to reading the next in this series. Well Done Nicole Flockton! Well Done! !
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No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I rather enjoy a good mafia romance. This book is a fun read. The story was fast-paced and action-packed. Max and Lil are so cute together. The plot kept me entertained without the book. McKinley created a great world that I look forward to seeing expanded on.
Reviewed by @awesomelyamber
No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When I began No Way Out by Amy McKinley, the family tree in the beginning intimidated me with the number of characters in these mafia families. I was nervous I would not be able to keep up with character transitions. Thankfully, I only had to maintain a handful of them to follow this storyline. I did enjoy this story but it was not a favorite from this author, as I’ve read several of her books. The main characters were just both ok to me while I was more intrigued with Liliana’s best friends and Max’s cousins. Hopefully we get more details from these supporting characters in future installments of this series. This was a fast paced story that kept you involved to the end. I enjoyed this book and look forward to the next one of this series.
Home to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5/5 Stars
Home to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction #1) by Nicole Flockton
This isn’t the first book I’ve read by Flockton. Flockton has a way of writing any of her books that capture the attention real quick. Home to the Outback is a wonderful start to a new series.
Sindy is a nurse and has to make a difficult call when it comes to losing her boss. When Ryan comes back to town her heart starts feeling things that it shouldn’t. When she realizes that a panic attack is sneaking up on her, Ryan steps up. The quote I chose for Sindy is: “Really? You think? I seriously don’t. The townsfolk expect to be able to go to their local doctor. They’ve done it for the last however many years. They don’t want to drive one and half hours to Waratah River. Not to mention the people in the towns surrounding us who looked forward to Colin’s visit. They’re not going to be happy to find out they no longer have a doctor who will visit them. That’s what’s going to happen if Ryan doesn’t stay and we can’t get a new doctor. Someone isn’t going to want to buy half a practice. They’d want to buy me out and they probably wouldn’t want to keep me on as well, so I’d be out of a job too. So, no, I don’t think Colin knew what he was doing.”
Ryan doesn’t want to move back to Bunya Junction, but does after his mentor dies. Meeting with Sindy and finding out that she now owns part of The Practice. Falling in love was never on his agenda, but it happens. The quote I chose for Ryan is: “Sindy, I don’t know what’s going on here. Something is bothering you. I can see it in the tenseness of your shoulders. I’m sorry that you had a boring day today. But I don’t know what else you want me to say or explain.”
Highly recommended for Contemporary Romance lovers.
Murder Among Friends by Linda Burson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Whew! This book has you all over the place trying to figure out what happened to Grant’s wife when she mysteriously disappeared one morning. Everyone around her seemed to have a motive to make her disappear, and her own behavior has you trying to guess if she just took off on her own. Cammy, who’s worked as a PI in Boston, but decides to take a break from that to spend the summer with her brother’s family, gets caught up in the mystery as her police officer brother works to solve the case. The way the author unravels the story with twists and turns along the way draws you in and keeps you completely engrossed until the very end. There’s also a bit of romance, which weaves into the story naturally. This book is like an onion with the different layers to it, and the author does a fabulous job of peeling them back little by little to build a story that makes it difficult to put down.
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow! Karina has some jacked-up things going on in her life. Good thing she has friends like Rick at Silverthorne to help her. After having the FBI roust her apt and, tada, plant bugs after thinking her ex would contact her after “stealing 1.2 million dollars,” she starts on a big mystery to figure out what is going on. She unravels threads which lead her in this direction to that direction to some of the big deals in D.C. and the walls come down…over what? Can’t tell ya. You’ll have to read the book. I promise you won’t be disappointed. This was a ‘suck me in from the start’ and ‘I couldn’t put it down until the end’ book. So much action and characters that you really enjoy because they feel 3D and like they are part of the action. The whole story is so well done that it just flows smoothly together. That is so rare nowadays that it is a treat to get a story that runs like that. I highly recommend this one.
Potager Plot: A witty cozy mystery with a hint of romance. by Vikki Walton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
WOW, what a great book. I truly wasn’t expecting to enjoy this book quite like I did. In fact, initially when seeing the book cover I thought that it was going to be a kid’s story. It’s not at all. What I found was a very romantic cozy mystery with laughs galore. It turns out that this is the fifth book in a series, and I haven’t read any of the previous books. Let me just add that I do plan on it. However, I don’t think it would be a must to read them in order. This was a great book on its own and I was able to dig right into the characters and the story. It was a quick read for me as I finished it in one night. Then again, I couldn’t put it down so that could explain why. If you want laughs, romance, and suspense please pick this book up to read.
Spooked by a Suspicion by Risa Nyman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Rocky and his girlfriend Olive are back and Rocky is awoken one day by a smell which can only mean a special breakfast is being prepared, but he is not sure why, that is until his mum announces that she is going to get married to a guy called Ted, this is news to Rocky, but it is not welcome news in the slightest. His mind is whirling as he thinks about this momentous news, he has seen Ted around the house a lot, with his eyebrows which are constantly on the move, a beard that looks more like it should be on the devil himself and black beady eyes which scream suspicious behaviour, but he thought it was just work related and as if that isn’t enough, she announces that he is coming to watch Rocky’s football game that day too. Rocky is stunned and upset by this turn of events and believes that one big life change is enough for one kid and he has already had that, so why has he got to have another one?
Rocky immediately talks to Olive about the situation and what he can do to stop it, she gives him some ideas and Rocky starts working on his sleuthing prowess immediately, well, after he has played in the football game anyway. As they head to the game, Ted peppers Rocky with questions about football as he knows nothing about it, but as he plays, Ted shouts something from the bleachers and then it comes true, but this makes Rocky even more suspicious and angry that it causes them to lose the game. As the next few days progress, things keep happening to Rocky which coordinate with Ted saying something related to it before it happens, it is after one of these events during an award assembly as school, his teacher mentions that there is a letter for his mum in with his award, it turns out that it is an invitation to attend a creative writing camp over summer, but it is at the same time as soccer camp, which is way more important, unfortunately, Rocky is unable to attend the soccer camp and ends up going to the creative writing one in the end anyway and he is now convinced that it is Ted causing all the issues with his evil magical powers.
When Rocky’s mum tells him that although she is proud, she will miss Rocky terribly, so arranges to go with him, as does Ted, but plans change and it is only Ted and Rocky who go, but things do not go smoothly and Rocky is again in trouble, but will he be able to prove his innocence and convince everyone that he didn’t steal anything from anyone, or will things just go from bad to worse when he bumps into an old hermit living alone in the woods near the summer camp and will Rocky and Olive be able to prove his suspicions about Ted and stop the marriage between him and his mum? This is another fast paced mystery for all ages where suspicions are raised and secrets are all around, as events play out and things are uncertain for everyone involved.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Rocky is your typical twelve year old kid, but he has had a string of unfortunate life changes recently, his dad died and he and his mum have moved away from his childhood home in Whitman, to live with his grandpa in Tucker. They moved straight after the funeral, away from everything that he knew, where all his memories were made and he couldn’t understand why and whenever he asked about it, instead of answering him, his mum would just shut down and ignore the question.
As if it isn’t bad enough that Rocky is trying to come to terms with his dads death, he also has to start a new school mid way through the school year and so has to go and meet with the new school counsellor, but he doesn’t engage as much as she wants him to, his mind is too filled of memories to concentrate, especially a specific memory where he overheard his and his best friend’s mum talking about what to tell him about the way he passed away which makes Rocky determined to find out what that secret is. However, his day doesn’t go smoothly when he suddenly hears a vey familiar voice as he is walking to his first class of the day, it is his dad’s voice, he runs into the nearest bathroom to try and calm his racing heart and has a conversation with the voice in his head, but should he be doing that and is it even possible?
He eventually gets to his class and after finding out how behind he is in this subject, he is paired up with a girl called Olive to help him catch up, she is a force of nature and completely steamrolls with a confidence Rocky wishes he had and he agrees to swap numbers and meet with her later. At lunch he comes across a kid who is rude and leaves him alone at his table before finding another and is joined by Olive, as they get to know each other and agree to meet up after school, they develop a study plan, but when they start really talking, Rocky opens up about the mystery he is trying to solve and Olive is more than happy to help him along the way. Will Rocky and Olive be able to reveal the secret haunting his past, or will they be stumped at every turn and how does his dad’s disembodied voice come into it, will it be a help, or a hindrance? This is a cozy mystery for all ages which deals with a lot of themes in an easy to read way which keeps you entertained while engaged throughout in this fantastic story of a young boys life changing after a very sad event.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
The Boss Prince by Alix Nichols
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a fun read! Kind of a romantic comedy mixed with international heist. The chemistry between Max and Lucie is combustible. They do crack me up. I mean Max’s family needs to take a chill pill. Prophecy, schnophecy, pshaw, haha, what will that do, says Max. Lucie just goes along with what she thinks she is supposed to do and they have the adventure of a lifetime. They also have some steamy times on their adventures. As I mentioned, this is a quick read that is quite entertaining and a bit steamy in spots. You won’t be disappointed. It’s well-written and laid out. I’m looking forward to seeing how things are laid out for Max’s brothers. i’m hoping for more fun adventures down the road.
Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Royalty, Romance and Retribution.
Wow! What a roller coaster of a ride. This book took awhile to build momentum and even then it dipped in spots. Now that the world, characters and premise is established I am looking forward to seeing where the story goes in book 2. I really liked Rowan and I know that she is going to be a force to be reckoned with after that cliffy.
A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Book Reveiw: A Natural Passion
Author: Tammy Mannersly
Four Stars
This story is slow to start. The main female character is torn between really liking two male characters. Kyra Shine is an intern at the Mon Repos Turtle Center.
Dylan is her direct supervisor and mentor, he has lots of interest in Kyra and is trying to fight it. Several years her senior, he cannont get her off his mind.
Jake Merchant is the son of the owner and founder of the Merchant Marine Science Center.
The story is centered around the poaching of eggs from turtle nests. And Kyra being attracted to and pursued by both Dylan and Jake. This is a quick read, but real slow to start.
KLH
Stormwood by Luna Mayfield
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Stormwood by Luna Mayfield
3 Stars
The first thing that drew my attention was the cover. It’s beautiful and creepy at the same time. I hadn’t read a ghost story in a while so I decided to pick up this book. The concept of the story was interesting enough. Did I get creeped out or scared? No. Luci inherits Stormwood estate after her aunt dies. Her and her fiancé, Beckett, decide to head out there after signing the papers. Strange things happen. There is more to the estate then they both realized.
For the main characters, I liked Beckett but Luci got on my nerves. She was all over the place; hot, cold, happy and angry. It’s like I couldn’t keep up with her emotions. I feel like the story had a predetermined page limit. The author had an idea and rushed through the main points to fit it all in. I think that if the story had been longer, the author could have had a more intense build up which would have made the story scarier. There was no real climax because there was no build up. The story is good if you are looking for a fast read.
Review by @AnnaHirsch
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Deadly Words by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Like father like daughter?
This book definitely gives you a different point of view on the old saying an apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
This thrilling book is beyond Captivating and is a beyond great read, I can not wait for book two! Review by Autum Talamante
Deadly Words by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book that I have ready by Meghan O’Flynn and I am so happy that I did! I think that I have found a new favorite and I cannot wait to read the next book in the series. There were some twists that I did not see coming! And I found myself completely lost in this suspenseful story and could not put this down! I absolutely love how the author writes in the perspective of the main character taking you on this journey back and forth from past to present timelines.
Poppy’s father is in prison for murder. On top of everything, he is believed to be a serial killer. She moves on after he is imprisoned, only to find herself pulled right back into another murderous plot. Can she find the answers can she so longingly deserves and needs?
Camille is looking to take a break from her highly stressful PI job and decides to stay with her brother and his family. He had been trying to get her to live with his family for years and she is finally ready to take him up on his offer. When a neighbor goes missing her brother and his partner take on the case. She can’t just sit by and not help can she? This was a great book that kept me on the edge of my seat. The equal parts suspense and romance balanced out this book very well and the writing style of the author was great. The characters came to life and they felt so real. I will definitely be finding more books by this author.
A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A Natural Passion
By: Tammy Mannersly
Genre:Romance
Pages: 90
This book was not for me….
I did enjoy it though.
If you are into marine life and turtles then great. Romance yes.
A bit of an adventure within the story.
I am big on series and this is a stand alone.
It could use more depth but to be honest it is a quick and easy read.
Light and entertaining.
The story is catchy and enticing so I give it four stars.
There is a bit of a sizzle in parts.
If your trope is student and teacher then go for it!
It is a quick and easy read that keeps you entertained.
Emma by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Notebook Mysteries – Decisions and Possibilities
By: Kimberly Mullins
Genre: Young Adult & Historical
Pages: 242
Well…I don’t know exactly what to say about this story.
It felt very diary like. It was much of a cliff hanger but I will say I is very engaging.
It is a mystery and I would say family drama.
Like a soap. Have you ever watched All my Children?
Yes it is very ABC….It has an amazing pot that had me wanting to just keep gong however it was also like an okay lets get to it….your going to keep reading to find out the what, who, where,, when.
Very well put together.
Except for the ending, but what?
Okay Emma I get it. Four stars it is a great read.
100% worth it I am just more psychological thriller then adventure and mystery.
You ask me this is a story that results from a teen hitting the peak of puberty and wanting to see the world.
You go Emma!
“You’re saying he has pictures of bodies and such?” That gave Tony a moment of pause.
The Bow by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book truly tugs at the heartstrings. How is it even possible that Book 3 in this series is even more amazing than the other 2??? Hazel Storm really outdid herself with part 3 of this series and has quickly become one of my very favorite authors. This book is both heart wrenching and absolutely heart-warmingly, hauntingly beautiful at the same time. My emotions were on a roller coaster the entire time and was one ride I did not want to get off of for even one second. Time absolutely flew when I started reading this book. There is a twist the likes of which I didn’t see coming and I absolutely adore! This book will stick with me for a very long time to come and I am absolutely counting the days down until the final part of this series is released. This one absolutely blew my mind and I cannot wait to see what the author has in store for the next one.
Unsettled Scores by Kel O’Connor
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Unsettled Scores (DAG Team Series Book 2) by Kel O’Connor Review by: Melissa Saxton is a thrilling look inside a black ops team named DAG and their star agent Amy.
Amy is a strong fiesty angry agent who is excellent at her job and fueled with revenge, grief and guilt over the loss of her sister and the estrangement from her niece. DAG gets a tip about the drug lord responsible for her sisters death sending her back to Atlanta. Amy blinded by grief and revenge doesn’t expect Hugh, a lawyer who breaks all the usual stereotypes and triggers her in a way she never expected.
Chemistry danger and action will fuel your read… will Amy choose love or revenge? Can Hugh be what she needs? Is this just a fling or something more? Will she finally get revenge and can she mend her estranged family ties? this is a must read!
Murder Among Friends by Linda Burson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was so interesting! It was an amazing cross between Suspense and romance and it pulled me into the story and didn’t let me go until the very end. I enjoyed the main characters and the mysterious element that the story had. This was my first book by this author but it won’t be my last! I would definitely recommend this to anyone that likes a good mysterious suspenseful Romance!
Happy Reading!
Murder Among Friends by Linda Burson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was a lot of fun! The amount of mystery, suspense, and romance rounded everything out perfectly. I have read a few of Ms. Burson’s books already, and her talent at captivating her readers and drawing them is amazing.
In the story we meet Camille, and she’s just trying to take a brief time away from her hectic life. When she goes to her brothers summer home in Connecticut she gets more than she bargained for on what should be her brief hiatus. As a private investigator when a case comes around it’s hard to ignore and not jump in, and that’s what happens with Camille. When a woman goes missing her and her brother Zachary who is a cop team up and start their search. The brother and sister make quite a team with their skills as well as humorous banter. This book has many moments that are unpredictable, and the plot consistently twists and turns to keep you guessing. I can say my true favorite part of this book is Camille and Grant however. Who doesn’t love a little love and a mystery?
The God by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I cannot say enough good things about this book!!! How is it possible that Hazel Storm made this book even more amazing than the first in the series? She absolutely blew my mind with this one. It has a very Alice In Wonderland quality to it which I absolutely love and was not expecting at all! PK and Gargonita are both amazing new characters that are introduced and the heat between Vanessa and Grey is out of this world. There is so much symbolism woven throughout this book that just added to my enjoyment of it. Much like the first book in this series, this one pulls at all of the heartstrings, and all of the emotions and had me absolutely glued to it from page one! I am so ready to start the next book in this series and see what else the amazing author has in store for Vanessa.
