Hell Hath No Fury by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was new to me author, read the blurb and fell in love. I grabbed this one and fell in love with Millicent and Sheridan. I want to go back and read the first book and all the rest. This author tells a story that pulls you in and holds you tight, making you never want to put the book down. I am totally in love with the idea of a demon wanting to save a human.
Before I Let You Go by Kellie Wallace
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love Elsbeth and her sister Zara, the sibling dynamic caught my interest right off, I loved the house they found and made it home. The whole connection with Elsbeth and those around her keeps you interested and wanting to keep reading more. I got hooked on the story and the paranormal angles, I could not put it down and loved reading it.
Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities: A Kid’s Guide to Welcoming a New Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Porter and Midge: Paws and Responsibilities by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada is the fourth book in the Porter and Midge series. We get to see Lora and CJ prepare themselves for getting a pet before they meet Porter and Midge. Once again kids get a thorough lesson while also having fun. The book takes you step by step into what to know before getting a pet. There are also plenty of great illustrations. This is the perfect book for the kiddos to learn about the responsibility of being a pet owner.
Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Another enjoyable and engaging sweet fantasy romance set in the magical small town of Emerald Hollow, which kept me happily turning the pages. Holly Claus, the main character from the previous book is now permanently living in Emerald Hollow. The small town is experiencing unusual occurrences, including tulip super blooms and an influx of people visiting the magical festivals held there. When a man shows up during a snowstorm with amnesia local Sofia Reyes is skeptical of his story and his lack of past memories. Sofia offers to help him discover his identity, however the more time they spend together the less she can ignore her attraction to him. Their relationship develops as they get to know one another better following trips to the library and to the epic tulip festival. Sofia also feels a magical pull towards him which he also feels, but she’s worried about risking her heart on someone whose past is a mystery to them both. Meanwhile, Holly is about to uncover some magical secrets which are decades old and which will affect the human residents of the town. Once again the magical town and its residents are brought vividly to life through the wonderful narrative and imaginative world building. I felt fully immersed in Emerald Hollow and enjoyed ‘catching up’ with Holly and Ash, but also loved the main characters of this story, Sofia and love interest Isaiah. I like the multiple POV’s and the magical realism which is sprinkled through the story. I look forward to returning to Magical Emerald Hollow soon!
Secrets of the Moon by Kristy Centeno
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Secrets of the Moon is a YA paranormal story full of drama, danger, suspense, action, secrets, lies, romance, and werewolves. The storyline is exquisitely written with vivid scene descriptions that pull you in and fully immerse you into the story. The characters are real, raw, multi-faceted, and intriguing. From the first few pages I became completely engrossed with the story and it kept my attention until the end. The story starts off with Marjorie who has been in a car accident that left her, and her friends severely injured. Thirteen months later she is still feeling guilt over the accident but has forged forward which is a testament to her strength and resilience. When Kyran arrives in town Marjorie is attracted to him, but his constant mood swings and broody attitude has her wondering if he is mutually interested in her. Kyran knows Marjorie is his mate but is unable to pursue her due to a genetic defect. He does feel the need to protect her from the threat and imminent danger that she is in. Can these two ever have a future together? A great read that leaves me anxious to read the next book.
Before I Let You Go by Kellie Wallace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Before I Let You Go is a paranormal/suspense/romance by Kellie Wallace. We follow Elsbeth, who is having a pretty trying time in her life. When her aunt leaves her a house, she sees this as an opportunity for a fresh start. Soon she finds herself dealing with a shady man trying to get her property. Elsbeth meets the handsome Bishop and finds herself needing to solve a new mystery. This was a great story. This book keeps you engaged with a well-written plot and plenty of twists. The story was wonderfully unpredictable. I loved Elsbeth and found myself able to relate to her easily. The chemistry between Bishop and Elsbeth was great. I look forward to more from this author.
The Glow in Loretta’s Garden by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Another fantastic story by this author. I knew this story would be educational, SHHHH! Don’t tell the kiddo’s. This story is all about bugs, and Loretta is just the right person for this job. She is observant and watches the bugs grow and change. Giving the readers valuable information. This author encourages her readers to look about their environment and discover the bugs in their yard. This story is well written and easy for children to follow. A real crowd pleaser, that needs to be in every child’s library.
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Sugar & Spice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Cy is sent undercover to find out who is behind the plan to hold a press conference regarding the management of Sweetopia. Jolie is a single mom trying to care for her two sons, one that has medical issues. She also wants the company to be held accountable for providing livable wages for their employees. The chemistry is immediate, and Cy is struggling with doing what his family want and doing what he wants with Jolie. However, if they both find out the real identity of the other, would they really be able to make it work?
I enjoyed this story. It was a pretty quick read for me. It definitely had some spice, but I also enjoyed the cute love story and how the author brought Sweetopia to life! I enjoyed the whole story and it left me wanting to know more.
The Archcrusade: Tome One: The Archspawn – Pilgrimage & Prophecies by K.M. Hogenson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a good book. Very long, but good. It took me a bit to get into it because there are a lot of characters and a lot going on. If you get distracted easily this may not be the book for you. Over all I did enjoy this fantasy story. There’s plenty of magical creatures, kings, demons and so much more! The author did an excellent job world building and spent so much time with details.
Amese of Animalis by M.J. Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Amese Of Animals is about a girl who’s trying to figure out her destiny. She feels like the path her parents are trying to put her on isn’t the right path for her. Amese goes through her training and has to learn lessons from each animal she shifts into, thus learning things about herself as well. There’s a good twist and cliffhanger at the end of the book as well, which gets you wanting to read more. Looking forward to the second book in the series.
Sugar & Spice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wow, some definite spice for this Sugar & Spice book, but it was an entertaining read. An interesting story line and I enjoyed the undercover boss plot. Jolie provided an interesting character element and I loved that she was a single mom that was struggling…not just your “life is perfect” type of character. I liked the way that Cy (aka “Marcus”) struggled with his family, his undercover role and his feelings for Jolie. This was a fast read and certainly a spicy, contemporary romance story.
Before I Let You Go by Kellie Wallace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book a lot. There were lots of layers to the story and so many different dynamics for Elsbeth. Her relationship with her sister, her mother, her father, the ex-boyfriend, the unexpected inheritance, and of course Guernsey. And then there are Ben, Bishop, Ambrose…and more! The author does a great job of building the characters throughout the story and giving the reader a chance to really root for Elsbeth and for her to find happiness. Lots of twists and turns make for a very interesting contemporary romance story! This was a quick read that I really enjoyed.
Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book as much as the first one in the series. The first book follows Ash and Holly’s story and this second book follows Sophia and Isaiah’s story, although Ash and Holly are also main characters in this one too. Sophia is out on a hike to memorialize her mom when she finds an unconscious man on the trail. She wakes Isaiah up and he has no memory of who he is or how he got to those woods. After tests there is no brain injury and he leaves the hospital to find Sophia hoping something will come back. He stays in Emerald Hollow and he has some instincts that he knows about himself but no memories and no leads on missing persons. Sophia has a difficult past with men and she has a hard time trusting him, but as they get to know each other she starts to open up even though she has reservations. I loved reading about Sophia’s jewelry business and the WanderLost line. I wish there were some drawings or sketches in the book. I loved that this book also included Holly and Ash and some of the characters from the first book. It was just a sweet and magical story that I couldn’t put down!
Secrets of the Moon by Kristy Centeno
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Secrets of The Moon is book one in the Chronicles of the Lost Child series by Kristy Centeno. I have always been a fan of anything paranormal and/or fantasy, so of course I picked this up as soon as I found it. Overall, I loved Kristy’s ability to put you right there in the settings with the characters, and I loved the characters themselves so much. This book is definitely slow going sometimes, but wholeheartedly worth the read. I don’t believe I’ve had the pleasure of reading Kristy’s work previously, but I’ll definitely be checking out more from her, as well as book two as soon as I can find it!
Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol
Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens is a wonderfully written children’s book that children of any age can enjoy. I love that it teaches children about the responsibilities of have a kitten or any pet for that matter. The illustrations are colorful and bring the story to life. This is part of the Oscar and Emmy series and we will definitely be looking into the ones we’ve missed. My loved this book and even asked if he could have a kitten. He took in every word I read to him and he was very eager to put what he learned yo the test. I highly recommend reading this book to children of all ages. We look forward to reading more from this Author.
The Archcrusade: Tome One: The Archspawn – Pilgrimage & Prophecies by K.M. Hogenson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Basil is a young man of sixteen who lives in Sythica, as an apprentice with his Master, he is training to be a healing mage, as well as learning other professions and has never left his home town, however, he has always wanted to travel, but his Master is reluctant, so life goes on with his tutelage and training, meanwhile, in a small village on the far northern border of the Kingdom, there is an attack from a race of creatures who thrive on other races, so when an alert is sounded, one of the villagers heads to the capital to report it.
When this report comes in, the Low King is worried and so decides to send some troops to the area, however, other reports of maleficent individuals, including this attack are sent to the High King, he is perturbed by the news of his hard-won peace shattering, so he calls for all available soldiers to embark on a crusade to corral those who would do evil to others. As the news spreads, some of the mages are called upon to travel with the Crusade, especially healing mages, so when his master is called upon, Basil’s dreams of travelling finally come true, but his Master is reluctant to let him out of his sight and regularly checks with him that he is fully prepared for this monumental movement.
When everyone has gathered their supplies and mustered at the Crusade point, Basil learns where he will spend his time and the march North truly begins, as he is stationed on the back lines, he stays with some of the soldiers and soon becomes friendly with two of them, however, the march is not all plain sailing. As one group prepare to travel, another is called upon to stop them and so a group of assassins are hired to pick of the troops and be a thorn in the side of the Crusade and when this is discovered, Basil’s Master is even more concerned for him, so he is told to remain watchful and take extra care and especially not to go anywhere alone.
As the Crusade marches, more dangers befall the large group and soon it is imperative that Basil stays close to his allies, but will he be able to keep his cool, heal those who need it and keep himself out of danger, all at the same time and will the Crusade be able to carry out their mission before the assassins pick them off? This is an epic fantasy adventure crossing kingdoms, assessing dangers and fighting off evil doers in the process which will keep you on your toes throughout as you march along with the characters to their journeys end!
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The photos in the book are stunning. I wish there were more. The myths and history that I learned was quite interesting. Scotland wasn’t on my list of countries places to visit but now it is. The superstitions and hidden gems was the best part. If you plan on visiting this is a great book to read before your trip.
England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’ve always wanted to visit Europe. It was fun learning about the history and folklore. There’s a list of authors, movies, photographers, music, etc. it was like getting a sneak peek to all that Europe has to offer.
Secrets of the Moon by Kristy Centeno
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
Secrets of the Moon is the first instalment in the Chronicles of the Lost Child series by Kristy Centeno. As I have loved everything I have read by this author, so far, there was never any question of whether I would be reading this book or not. I snapped up a copy the moment I saw it had been released, and then jumped right in the instant it hit my Kindle. I am always so excited to begin exploring Ms. Centeno’s work- and this was no exception.
Because I love Ms. Centeno’s books, I had really high expectations going into this story, as her previous books have been amazing — so I was really excited to see what lay in store for us here.
Again, as with her other books, this is a highly original and exciting paranormal romantic suspense, with werewolves/shifters, adventure, action, danger, intrigue, mystery, dramatic developments, violence, agendas, interesting lore & legends, and palpable emotion.
This was an engaging story, and Ms. Centeno managed to pack so much between the covers of this book- making for a very gripping read. She hooked me right from the word go- and I didn’t come up for air till I had read every last word.
Ms. Centeno has written such an engrossing, detailed, and wonderfully dynamic story- that I was completely caught up in all the developments. She had me avidly reading the whole way through, as the story is very original, creative, and imaginative.
The characters have been crafted into fully realised individuals with their own unique personalities, quirks, and flaws. They really brought the whole story to life and added so much more depth and ‘flavour’ to the whole ‘adventure’. But there were moments where I wanted to scream and shake them as the angsty push-pull ramped up the further into the story I got. It was so frustrating, and at times it felt like ‘manufactured drama’. Going into the book I thought that Marjorie and Kyran would come through in the end as (fully) fated mates, but everything is still up in the air- with her having a ‘bond’ with both twins. I got to the end and will now have to wait to find out what fate has in store for Marjorie, Alexis, and Kyran – so the next book can’t get here quick enough. #teamKyran
I did have issues with this book that I don’t remember encountering in her previous books. Little things that distracted me or pulled me out of the storyline- to the point where I would re-read passages to confirm what I had read. Things such as a few contradictions/conflicting information, editing issues where some sentences were missing words, or sentences didn’t make sense. I felt like the editing/Beta-reading process let Ms. Centeno down just a little. But luckily these issues didn’t detract from my over-all enjoyment of the story – but now I need the next book STAT lol.
If you love paranormal romances with gripping & suspenseful storylines, intriguing characters, original lore & legends- then you will definitely want to dive into this series.
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Kristy Centeno!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197820848-the-archcrusade” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Archcrusade: Tome One: The Archspawn – Pilgrimage & Prophecies” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1692989159l/197820848._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197820848-the-archcrusade”>The Archcrusade: Tome One: The Archspawn – Pilgrimage & Prophecies</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/43677006.K_M_Hogenson”>K.M. Hogenson</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6406006144″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I don’t think I have read a book with this many pages in quite a while. While I did enjoy the world building and characters the constant change in POV threw me a bit. Normally I would give up on reading a book that does that but this story had my attention. As I got further into the book and learned each character it became a non issue. The imagery that was painted with words made it easy to picture everything that was being described. With all of that being said I did truly enjoy this book. Amazon should really upgrade their star system and add halves as I am rating this a 4.5/5.
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The Archcrusade: Tome One: The Archspawn – Pilgrimage & Prophecies by K.M. Hogenson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really have to say I have mixed feeling about this book, I really enjoyed, and the story flowed very well, and came together. It had me really engrossed and there was something about tit that made me want to continue reading. But I really had to sit and read it, or I felt lost. This was an epic fantasy is filled with angels, demons, vampires, kings and mages. The author does an excellent job of building her world and characters. There are a multitude of characters. The story is told from multiple perspectives which give a better understanding overall. and this is everything I love about any book, which I think is the reason for me reading the whole thing, I did find it lengthy and I little long here and there, but it honestly was worth the full read. But if you like reading this is a book for you.
The Archcrusade: Tome One: The Archspawn – Pilgrimage & Prophecies by K.M. Hogenson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I didn’t realize the length of this book (about 1300 pages), but it was well worth the read. There are maps in the beginning which are helpful, but a list of characters or a pronunciation guide for some things would have been great too. The author really spent their time building this world and all the characters in it. This is a multi point of view read with hundreds of characters and I had to remind myself who some characters were sometimes. The story has multi-layered plot lines filled with kings, magic, warlocks, demons, mythical creatures and more. It was slow to start but once I got hooked on the story and started liking the characters then it took off and got easier. I really like Basil, one of the main characters and healer apprentice, as we follow him as he makes friends and spends time away from Master Watercress. There is a lot of action and each chapter gets the reader more hooked to see what is going to happen. Even with as long as it was, I am looking forward to reading book two.
Planting Seeds: Growing Mindful Children Through Yoga by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a great book by authors Janice Pratt and Lenora Degen. This book has so many interesting and informative things in it, i loovvve it. Like song, fun activities for the likes, yoga positions, and lessons on the plants life cycle and how to grow them 🥰. I find that really cool for them to include. It would be a cool project to do with the kiddos.I know my little one has just gotten into trying to do yoga. While he does it we play some daily affirmations.so this book was a fantastic find. I already have a couple things that we’re going to be trying from this book and I can’t wait. I also loved all the affirmations that were given and how the authors gave you a guide on how to make your own personal gratitude journals. I’m definitely about to go get and keep a jar like the one from the 2nd chapter for me and my family tomorrow, along with making those journals. This book is good for all ages. The ebook version is great but I would highly recommend getting the physical copy so you can write in it. I look forward to seeing more from these authors. 🥰
The Complete Echo Series by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was super excited to see this box set I love when all my books are in one place. If you are looking for a fantastic series to read, I highly recommend getting this book set. Echoing Hearts
Another great read by C.R Alam. I had started the series on His Forever Muse, so I went back and read this and was not disappointed, It was just as good as the second one. Although the relationship between Rae and Dean was slow burning,it was not lacking any chemistry. The story was a real page turner, with their on/ off statues leaves you dying to know what happens. I’m so happy they got their happily ever after. Reading this one after his forever muse makes me love Brandon even more than before. Im off to read the next book. I highly recommend reading.
His Forever Muse
This is the second book of The Echo Series by the Author C.R Alam. I’m a first time reader of this author and I was amazed at the writing. The story between Callie &Brandon was so well written and has suspense, romance and ups and downs that’ll leave you engaged and intrigued.His Forever Muse is a friends to lovers romance story( It’s one of my top 5 favorite genre to read).This book can be easily read as a stand alone. That’s what I did but when I tell you I will be running to go read the first book (Echoing Hearts)and then again on April 18th when Unexpected Entanglement comes out I cannot wait.
Unexpected Entanglement
I was waiting for this book to be released so I could read it. After the much anticipated wait I gotta say 10 out of 10 . Definitely Tied with the second book as my favorite of the series is so far. C.R Alam is amazing. She is hitting all of my favorite tropes when reading. I’m looking forward to seeing more of the new characters that were introduced in the book.the author really gets you to feel every emotion the characters feel. I love it ❤️waiting for the next installment
The Archcrusade: Tome One: The Archspawn – Pilgrimage & Prophecies by K.M. Hogenson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Details. Complexity. Intrigue. Before this book I had never heard of the incredibly talented K.M. Hogenson, but I now hold them in the same category as Tolkien. Told from over thirty perspectives, this book will pull you into its realm and hold you captive from beginning to end.
Watercress is a healing mage and initially didn’t know there was a difference between knowing a spawn from and Archspawn, until he saw one for himself. He has dedicated his life to raising the Archspawn Basil and protecting his secret from everyone including the boys’ own parents, all to protect him from the High King and those that would only use him for what he was. When a rogue band of rhysic raid the birthplace of the first archangel the crusade begins. For his own protection from the dangers of the front-line Basil is tasked with being the healing mage for an elite group with a mission from their Low King to find the oracle in hopes of learning helpful information about the events to come and the fate of the kingdoms. Over time things shift Basil begins to learn the truth of not only who he is but what he is and what it means to be an Archspawn.
Will the crusade be a success? Can Watercress and Basil survive to be reunited? What will come of the realm if the humans go to war with the rhysic? Everything about this book builds an incredible world. While so many perspectives could seem overwhelming or confusing the incredible character index and maps in the book help keep everything understandable and easy to follow as the perspectives build on each other. What begins in one perspective will pick up in another with more information and details that weren’t included in the previous. Honestly felt like I was watching a movie with how many details and information is included and I cannot wait to see what happens next.
Finders Keepers, Cowboy by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Meg and Ryan have known each other for the majority of their lives. They are officially frenemies. When Meg shows up at the farm, Ryan has a fit because she’s always in his way. Little does Ryan know, Hank, his grandfather, has invited Meg over. Both families are suffering in similar ways so maybe if they can get it together, they can help each other out.
I love Hank! He’s my favorite character in this story. He gets it and wants the best for both Meg and Ryan. He stole my heart from the get go!
I’m looking forward to more stories in this series!
England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is more like a travel guide to England. If you are planning your trip to England, read this in advance. It has a lot of historic information and some hidden gems, which as a regular tourist guide, you might not know about. It is backed up with a lot of historic details, myths and legends. It’s more a guide to the off beat travelers who want to explore “the lesser known places”. The book has a lot of detailed information , few of them perhaps is obsolete, but nevertheless a very good guiding book.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49478435
Make Me Burn by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have read a few books from this authors and she always blows my mind with her storytelling. This is the ninth book of the amazing North Folk series. This could be read as a stand alone but there are previous characters in this book as well. I was so excited to read this I stopped everything and started reading it immediately. I could not stop until the very end. It only took me a few hours to devour this amazing story. I can’t wait to see what she will write next.
Logan Bennett had a tough childhood but then he met Victor. They were best friends for a very long time but then a misunderstanding broke them apart. Now Logan is a very well known billionaire and he loves to play games with others’ hearts. He is in complete shock when the beautiful Jinx from his childhood is at the same wedding he is at. She is now gorgeous but he knows she is still off limits because of his ex friend Vic. He knows he shouldn’t but he can’t control what his heart wants. Logan starts to get to know the grown up Jinx and he can’t get enough of her. Will Logan be able to end the feud with Vic so he can give Jinx the man she deserves or will there be too much bad blood?
Review by @heatherbass
The Archcrusade: Tome One: The Archspawn – Pilgrimage & Prophecies by K.M. Hogenson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Please if you are not one that can do very detailed fantasy you may need to take notes with this one. It is a very lengthy read. Which to me is no problem, as I have read many a lengthy book. This did take me alot to make sure I could keep up with the characters but the world building was wonderful and kept me enthralled.
