Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was so cute and great for young readers. It lets kids think and use their imagination. An easy book to read before bed time. The illustrations are well done. Highly recommended for the little pirate in your life.
The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
One mistake brings Dorian and Augustine together but will all the lied tear them apart? What about their wives? How will the two men find a way to deal with the attraction that they have and still have the love that they cherish with their wives?
Augustine and Dorian’s journey is an interesting one. The two men find themselves in a place where they must really look deep into themselves and find the courage to either fight for what they want or let it go. I am sorry to say but this story was missing something for me. I did not really connect with any of the characters and their story did not pull me in. There are a lot of emotions on the page but I did not feel them. This story moves at a good pace and even though it is not a favorite of mine it was interesting to see how their journey would unfold.
Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The first thing that caught my eye about this book is the excellent graphics!! They are so clear and colorful and I young readers will love them as well! This book is great for beginning readers as they are very short sentences but this book could be enjoyed by all ages!
Have you ever wondered if pirates take vacations? Or, are they happy where they are on their ships? This book explores some of the possibilities for pirates and their leisure time. It opens doors for discussions about vacations taken or desired to be taken with the reader(s). Keep exploring and one never knows what they may discover!
This would make a great gift idea for an elementary education teacher, daycare, preschool, family library, and more!
Falling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a good, quick read. I am going through a divorce so I needed to compartmentalize when reading this. The bond between Ginny and Max was good despite their obstacles. This author does a good job weaving plot lines and adding depth to the story. I will read more by this author.
Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Escaping a dull and boring life to take over her late father’s hardware store Lily departs London for a small town in Montana. It wasn’t meant to last forever, only temporary stay. One where she can focus on getting the store running while swearing off men. Jake, a local stud seen as a womanizer without a commitment bone for a long term relationship in his body, is actually looking for more. This new girl in town has sparked his interest and now he just needs her to see the spark in him too.
The developing relationship that befalls between these two characters will keep you reading. Will they survive the bumps along the way? What ending is in store for Lily whose sworn off relationships and Jake who wants the real deal?
This was my first read by this author, but not the last. A wonderful story packed into a short read. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
Falling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is such a good cozy read. The characters were wonderful and I felt as though I was in Buckeye Falls!! Ginny is returning to her hometown to help her father out as he is set to have hip surgery. Buckeye Falls begins to bring back good memories and Ginny begins to wonder if she were too hasty in leaving everything and everyone for the big city.
Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When Lily’s dad leaves her his shop, she figures it is a way to escape city life and find answers as to why her dad left and never came back all those years ago. What she doesn’t expect (or want) to find is Jake…and handsome rancher who knew her dad. Lily has always been attracted to guys that break her heart, so she is determined to keep Jake at bay. Jake, however…is not one to follow directions.
When Jake meets Lily, there are sparks right away. He wants to pursue her…but his sister thinks his reputation of never having a long-term relationship means he is incapable of love. Sure…he hasn’t been in love…but it doesn’t mean he can’t. He wants to give Lily the space and time she needs, but he just can’t stay away. However, a miscommunication puts all progress the two have in jeopardy. Will she accept his apology after her proved her insecurities to be true?
There are two storylines going on in this book. There is Lily and Jake’s relationship…and Lily finding out the truth about her father. Both are interesting and I enjoyed reading them. I like Sam and Ali’s characters, and was excited to see the next book is about Alice. Overall, a good story that reminds us that we may be shaped by our pasts…but it doesn’t define us or our futures.
Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a great contemporary romance that I really enjoyed reading. I hadn’t read any of this author’s work before and I was really pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed reading this story.
Lily has moved from the hustle and bustle of London, a city with a population of over 8 million people to live in small town Bluestone County. Jake has lived in Bluestone County all his life and is a true country boy at heart. Lily is sworn off dating the same loser types she’s always dated and Jake is a known womaniser, the opposite of what she wants. It’s definitely not a case of love at first sight. In fact, Lily seriously dislikes Jake at their first meeting.
I really enjoyed reading Jake and Lily’s story. The banter between them makes for some fun reading as they bicker over the slightest thing, pushing each other’s buttons.
Lily and Jake are both great characters that I really enjoyed reading about. They are both characters that you can easily relate to and I could have read about them for much longer.
All in all this is a great read that I’d definitely recommend to others.
The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Dorian and Augustine are two men who are happily married to two beautiful women, they have the lives they want and everything they could need, that is until the day that an assassin brings them together in an extremely unexpected way. They meet in unusual circumstances, but soon find that their relationship is blooming and they begin to care for each other, however, when things look like they could cross some lines and break apart their current lives and those of the ones they love, they decide to stay away from each other and hope that the distance will help them to heal their broken hearts.
This plan seems to be working fine and for the next few years, things move along in both their lives, Dorian with his self employment where he controls how much or little work he does and Augustine his graphic design business, as well as each of them supporting their wives in their endeavours. Unbeknownst to the men, their wives meet each other by chance and become fast friends and declare that they would like the husbands to meet and become friends too.
So, one night, one of the wives invite the other to a party they are throwing and when they introduce their respective husbands to each other, the men are completely blindsided and everything that had been left behind comes crashing back in full force. What will become of this pairing and how can they keep things friendly without acting on the temptations they are faced with every time they meet up? This is a tangled web of unrequited and forbidden love, with secrets, lies and half truths scattered throughout, as denial and temptation rear up to create a bubbling sea of uncertainty.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
4 Stars
I picked up this book only because I like the author. Without reading the blurb, I didn’t really know what to expect. I was a little surprised. This is not her usual genre of writing. For a fairly new author, I commend her for taking a chance and stepping out of the box. This was a good effort at writing a contemporary romance.
Dorian and Augustine cross paths by pure accident. After spending time together, they realize feelings are developing. Both having wives, they decide to go their separate ways. When it’s meant to be, you can’t fight fate. What are the chances that years later their wives would become best friends? Awkward situation! Can they navigate a relationship that is based on lies?
I think the thing that I like best about this author is that she is not afraid to write about relationships that are not heterosexual. My only issue with this story is that it was too tame for me.
Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Falling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
THIS BOOK RIGHT HERE IS HOLIDAY PERFECTION. this truly might become one of my favorite reads all year and I’m so glad I found this gem. This is a story about Buckeye Falls native, Ginny, returning home for a few weeks around Christmas to oversee her dad before during and after a medical procedure. She has stayed away from home for several years following the divorce to her long time friend and husband, Max. Ginny is a great worker at her amazing job in NYC which is what took her away from her husband to begin with who, at the time was also striving towards career goals. The return of Ginny is a delight for Max as he is so happy to be around her again and maybe get his second chance.
This was so heart warming I cried so much. I absolutely love everyone in this book. I felt like this was happening in real life I was so immersed in this story I read it in just a few hours. It’s not too Christmas themed that you can’t experience anything else. this has a perfect balance of Christmas holiday themes and real life genuine romance, drama, heartache and excitement. Absolutely worth a read.
The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the story of two unlikely men trying to avoid the feelings they have for each other. In an accidental miss fire the assassin Dorian misses his target and shoots Augustine. Augustine survived the shooting, but Dorian still feels guilty it happened in the first place. What is Dorian going to do about it? Will these two men be able to come from this unscathed? What happens when these married couples’ wives become friends? I give no spoilers! This author has always had me reading her books. While this is a short story, it packs a punch. I felt I was on a rollercoaster filled with emotions. I was caught up in this story before the first chapter ended and could not put it down. You can’t help falling in love with the characters in this story or the author who wrote it. I will be looking forward to where this author takes this genre.
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The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up. I have loved reading her books from the start. Her writing skills are such that she will pull you into the world of the characters from the start. This book is no different. This is a well written story about two women who introduce their husbands to each other. What they don’t know is that these two have more in common than what they know. This is a must read story that you don’t want to miss. The characters pull you in from the start. They are not only connectable but have great chemistry and growth throughout the story. This is a shorter story that is fast paced and packs a punch. Loved this book! I highly recommend this book and this author
Review by @bjwagner
The Intruders by Brett McKay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Do you know who your neighbors are? Dex has a normal family life and a normal job, things are about to change.
The story itself is very good and very well formed. Real life places with a twisty story. There are author notes at the end of each chapter which get a little extensive but you can definitely skip those.
Overall, it was a good book with an intriguing story line.
The Sneaky Kitten: Invisible Magic Wand Book Four by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a really cute story. Caspian’s adventure with the frisbee and the kitten was nice. I have read other books by this author and have enjoyed them all. This author writes books that many children, especially those with an active imagination will enjoy. I recommend this book and author to anyone with young children who love to read.
Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I knew the first two chapters I was not going to go bed any time soon. I had to keep reading. It starts off with Lily’s story it just draws you in. You just have to know who this guy is that she is thinking about. The author gives you tiny information to keep you hooked.
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I truly enjoy reading book’s with a pure heart. This author did a great job. Amaleigha is kind, wanting to help others, and feeling safe to share her ideas with others. Current times at times and with certain people we cant do that. So reading this book just makes me feel like we lost touch of that. Needs to be more positive open communication.
Beast by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Love it. Read it. Buy all the orders. I started reading this series at book 5. Cant believe if this is how wonderful 5 is. That every book before it is just as great.
The passion and power between Annika and Arik MUAH.
Love will rise.
The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a really enjoyable mm romance. This is by far one of my favourite authors and I love everything I read by her and this one was just as good. She has the ability to transport the reader into the world she has created and the time just disappears as you read. The books are definately page turners. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book but i was not disappointed. I love the danger of Doran’s job, and the impact it has, I loved the chemistry between Doran and Augustine and their fight against what they are feeling to protect their wives showed so much love for their partners that they deny themselves the love they feel between them.
This is definately a story that will grip you and the outcome even though it may not be seen as right to some people was definately right for this story. It was a beautiful story about fighting for what you want in life and being who you want to be with the people you want to be with.
Hanging Softly in the Night by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow. Talk about a page turner! From the first sentence I was hooked . Hanging Softly in the Night was one of the most intense murder mysteries that I’ve read in a while. It keeps your interest throughout the book. Nick is a complex character. Dealing with his case, his love life and the guilt he felt regarding his ex-wife’s suicide brought so much realness to the character. The author did a fantastic job playing on the audiences emotions. Highly recommend!
The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 Stars
The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie took me on an unexpected, intriguing and emotional journey. It is a short novella, but definitely packed the punch of a much longer novel.
Life throws Dorian a bit of a curveball, with fate propelling him into Augustine’s life in a very unexpected way. What starts out as a sense of responsibility on his part to make things right, turns into so much more. Feeling become involved. Life becomes confusing and complicated. The heart wants what the heart wants. But with significant other’s already in their lives, heartache isn’t far away. But their connection can’t be denied. So is there a way for them to find the happiness they crave? An intriguing short story with more emotion and complexity than it first appears.
These characters are really well developed into fully realised and complex individuals with their own personalities, quirks and flaws. I wasn’t sure of what to expect when the story began, but as usual Ms. Valkyrie had me quickly investing in these characters and the outcome of their story. The emotional quality of the story was nicely balanced with suspense, intrigue, and dramatic developments that propelled the story forward quite quickly. The author managed to weave quite a lot into a small amount of space and provided an engrossing read.
Well Done! Looking forward to more from Ms. Valkyrie.
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Naomi Valkyrie!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Thief by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
First time reader of author Leslie Georgeson and boy oh boy I’m hooked. I started this series because of the covers (I’m a sucker for a hot guy lmao). This was the fourth book of the Popov Bratva series. After I read this I instantly went to go read the three books before this one. Although, This could be read as a standalone if need be. Dominik was such a beefcake, a hot one lol. Also omg the twist and turns and the surprises in this book is the chef’s kiss. This was a really cute HEA. I loved it alot. I’m onto the next one (the beast). I’m extremely excited to read it.
Beast by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Oh man, I’m back. I jumped right into this one after I binge read the first three books lmao. I could not put this series down. Leslie Georgeson has such a way of telling a story that keeps you enthralled. I love that we still get to see the characters from the previous books. Adrik and Annika are my fave couple so far. The one definitely puts you through the feels man, but I loved every minute of it.I can’t believe I have to wait until March for the next installment of the Popov Bratva Series.
1000 percent recommend this series.
Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a cute 4 star read. This is a short romance that will pull you right in. Lily inherited a hardware store from a father she didn’t know, to get away from her troubled life in London she decided to move to the US and run the store. She meets Jake the town playboy. When Jake meets Lily there is something about her that pulls him right in. I love Lily, she was great. Jake definitely had a challenge and he was up for it. Can they move beyond their past relationships and get a HEA?
If you’re looking for a great fun romance to read, 1-click and get started today. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Reviewed by @mab54615
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Hanging Softly in the Night by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I haven’t picked up a detective novel in a while but I am so glad I came across this one! Very realistic descriptions, interesting characters and surprises at every turn! I found Hanging Softly in the Night to be a very captivating story and very refreshing to the previous detective stories I have read. This book brought to light how people can be very secretive about so many things in their life and yet show a very different persona to the world! I loved being on the edge of my seat and not wanting to stop reading just to know what the detectives find next. This was a very riveting book to read and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good mystery to solve!
The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is one of my favorite authors! Like all of the other books I have read by them this one was just as good. This is one of those slow burn romances that builds up the tension. The accidental crossing of Dorian and Augustine was not supposed to happen. The attraction was not supposed to happen, both of them are married. After parting ways it’s assumed they will not cross paths again. Of course, fate has other plans, but what will this mean for them and their wives. As the unexpected happens and secrets are revealed the story takes some interesting turns. This is definitely a great read and I always really enjoy this author!
Hanging Softly in the Night by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A murder mystery with engaging characters and a suspense filled plot. I was hooked on the step-by-step of investigation by Detective Larson and the complexity of his life. Each character is fleshed out with careful thought, as well as how they fit in the story. The gripping thriller of a serial killer transfixes the reader to the page. I love how the author gave the reader all of the acronyms at the beginning to help understand the lingo! This is the first time I’ve read anything by this author, and I look forward to more!
Review by @bilberrysweet
Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book. Even with all of Beckett’s faults and mistakes, I still wanted to see him succeed. I felt for Paige and I was glad to see her and Beckett connect. The characters grow throughout the story, and I liked who they were at the end.
Beast by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
There’s something so intriguing about flawed characters. If you’ve read other books in this series, you may have gotten a brief glimpse of Adrik, AKA the Beast, and hoped to read more. Fortunately, you could also easily pick this book up as a stand-alone and be just as enthralled with the storyline. Adrik’s character draws the reader in with his broody personality and mysterious past. After joining the Bratva, and being assigned watch over Mafia Princess, Annika, Beast is faced with protecting his years long crush from a dangerous stalker, while trying even harder to ignore his feelings for her. Annika is strange and unique and quirky, which all seem to appeal to Adrik a great deal. She’s just as enthralled. There are so many twists and turns, flashbacks, hurdles, and emotions going on in this story, and I couldn’t get enough. Wonderful read!
