Road to the Mansfield by C.B. Laurence
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is book one in The Express Investigations series. Very well written. Perfectly paced, historical crime novel with plenty of suspense and drama. Great characters, it kept me interested the entire read and definitely wanting more. I loved that it was three stories, yet all brought together. An absolute must read.
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
What a great title to get your imagination flowing and making it a must read to find out. Just where do Pirates go on vacation? Is there even such a thing?
Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? Is a fun picture book and is one of the books in Kim Ann’s Go On Vacation books. There are 7 books in this series of books. The books are aimed for children aged between 3 – 8 years old.
The story is filled with bright and colourful illustrations that easily catch a child’s eye. What more could you ask for to keep a child engaged with swashbuckling pirates, guessing games and rhyming adventures.
Grab a copy and join in this enticing adventure.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Amaleigha is back in another adventure. This young girl is a thinker and a problem solver. She is always thinking of others and how she can help. As a lover of books and stories she wants to share that love with her community. She is lucky that she has people in her life that are more than happy to support her and her quests.
With inspirational messages and colourful illustrations Amaleigha’s story will have your child’s creative minds thinking of their own ways of helping others.
This is an imaginative, fun and engaging story that children of many ages will enjoy.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a wonderful and interesting book, not only for those who practice Paganism and/or witchcraft, but everyone. It shows that magic is everywhere and how to use certain objects, plants, things in healing and comfort. I absolutely love how she states that magic isn’t the crazy evil thing that people make it out to be, but instead that it is more so getting to know yourself and the earth more intimately. The book reads like a self-help book more than anything else. Would be great for anyone who practices paganism, witchcraft, beginners or more skillful, and even those who just are looking to make changes within their lives and connect to their feminine divine.
The Sneaky Kitten: Invisible Magic Wand Book Four by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟
This is a cute story of Caspian and his grandfather and the discovery of a flying frisbee. This frisbee ended up in a tree and Caspian tries to save the day and get the frisbee…and also discovering a cute kitten also in the tree. This kitten is truly “sneaky” when all Caspian wants to do is rescue this cute feline but there is more to this kitten than meets the eye :).
Very cute story and recommended and the illustrations are great.
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
4 Stars
Amaleigha is back with some more big ideas. She is a smart six year old with a heart of gold. She loves to read and visits the library often. One day while there, she notices that while there is a large selection of books for her to choose from, there are not many books in other languages. This makes her sad knowing the bilingual children have to read the same books over and over. An idea starts forming but she knows that she’ll need help to accomplish her goal. This is a terrific book to show children how to think about and help others. I love how the author adds instructions at the back of the book explaining how you can do what Amaleigha did.
Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love finding new authors. This is the first book by this author I have read and I wish my children were young enough to also read it. I like how the author brings the characters to life and how down to earth they are. The story was really inventive and creative. I really think that this book would inspire kids and help them learn how to help others. I really recommend this book for kids and believe that it teaches a good lesson.
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What Actually Happened to Isaac Moore by Samantha J. Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I decided to read this book based on the title, expecting it to be some mystery to unravel. This book was nothing at all like I expected it would be but it is so much better. I was captivated by the story and the way it unfolded. The author really created something that is interesting and attention
grabbing. I really enjoyed watching how things developed.
I have read a couple of books by this author now and I can definitely say she is one I enjoy. This book has to be my favourite so far but I am looking forward to discovering more.
If I had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a beautifully written and illustrated story. The story is what a parent/caregiver would wish for their baby – from filling the heart with love, beauty and kindness, to faith and courage, to peace and love and protection. All of the things a new parent wants for their baby. But – in the end, there is no need for magic- because the magic is the new baby and all that it brings into the world. The illustrations in this book are gorgeous and diverse – representing mothers/fathers/caregivers from all over the world and the joy that a new baby brings into their lives.
This is a great bedtime story – one that will bring sweet dreams.
Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays by Susan Renee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a fun, steamy, and wonderful read. I really enjoyed this book. The author put a little something for everyone in this one, and I believe that book lovers of all genres would enjoy it. Kamana Wanalaya was the first book to read that Susan has written, but will not be my last.
Knight In The Museum by Alice Bienia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is an absolutely enthralling story, a real mystery that pulled me in from the start. This is the First book I have read by this author and if they are all as good I can’t wait to dive into more. It doesn’t matter that this is the 5th book in the series, it is easy to understand and such an amazing story.
This book is filled with so much, Mystery, suspense, intrigue. Once I started reading I couldn’t stop. I just had to find out what was going to happen. This is a brilliant book and I can’t wait to read more.
I Love You Today by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
So I was rooting for Josh and Mavis to work out in the first book, but it is hard to not feel bad for Austin and him having his heart broken. I enjoyed reading Austin and Casey and their relationship developing during this book. The author did a great job again in this second book with character development. I enjoyed this second book a little more and look forward to the next book.
I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Umm, what a whirlwind. First, I would not want to be in Mavis or Josh’s position. I understand why she made the decision she did when she left, but I absolutely sympathize with Josh and not getting an explanation. I love second-chance romances and loved that Josh was willing to fight for him and Mavis. The book was well-written and her characters were well developed. Overall I enjoyed reading it.
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
Did you ever wonder where pirates go on vacation? Do they do the things that non-pirates like to do? Will you find them at the beach, on a boat, in the mountains? Or are their lives so much fun they don’t need to do anything else? This a cute children’s story about pirates. The illustrations are gorgeous and it is fun to read. It would be a good read aloud book to young children and will start some conversations about what Pirates really do in their free time!
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Amaleigha is a 6 year old with a big heart who likes to spread kindness and LOVES books!! One day she noticed that her library didn’t have a lot of books for kids who speak a different language. So she came up with a plan to solve that problem and she enlisted others for help. She enlisted donations at school and in the community to raise money to purchase more books and make a book box that would be open for kids to get books even when the school and library were closed.
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Amaleigha is a little girl who loves to read books. She visits her school library often and reads as many stories as she can. One day while visiting her school library Amaleigha discovers that there seems to be a shortage of books written in different languages. There are no books available to read for those from different countries that have come to live in her community. Amaleigha comes up with a plan and with the help of her school and her community they set out to solve this problem.
Amaleigha is a smart little girl that is wise beyond her years. She is great at problem solving and comes up with solutions before putting a plan into motion. Amaleigha is a true inspiration for children of all ages. This book was beautifully written, and the illustrations were exquisite. A must read for all ages!
I Love You Today by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book as well as the first one in the series! Now here’s where you have the heartbroken man who is seriously struggling with moving on. But he moves away and starts again. There’s the love of sports, the love of love, and so many difficult decisions to make. I was full of intense emotions by reading this book and it was so hard to not stay up super late and finish yet another chapter! I’m excited for book 3!!!
I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved you yesterday is such a fun book to read! I was so excited to keep every page turning to lessen a bit more about our characters. This book turned into much more than I really expected. I thought it was about a love struck guy and that was it but as I kept turning page by page the story just developed so much more! Such a fun love triangle with Mavis trying to find her person. The craziest part about it is the author takes you on the roller coaster ride of trying to choose which suitor is the best! Read this book and you will for sure fill yourself with joy! Loved this I am so excited for the entire series!
I Love You Today by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is unexpectedly beautifully written and the characters are so well-rounded that it makes you feel like a part of the story. It’s a great read and will fill your heart with emotions you never knew you had. I’m gonna recommend you read this if you’ve ever been through something similar and can find insight on how to bounce back. Enjoy!
Road to the Mansfield by C.B. Laurence
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Oh I really enjoyed this book! 3 different stories about 3 different people that all come together on one night. Having different POV’s is my favorite!! You get everyone’s thoughts and I love that! Makes a book great in my opinion! The way the author describes everything is absolute perfection and it’s like I can feel what the characters are feeling. The twists and turns…I’m here for it. I was hooked on this book and I’ll be looking at more of this authors writing. Huge page turner for me and I’m so glad I gave this book a chance. This genre isn’t usually one I read..but I’m far from disappointed!
Beast by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
If I could give this 10 stars, I would! I knew I was going to love this book. I’ve read Thief which is the 4th book of this series, which I’m obsessed with. So knowing how much I loved that book I just KNEW I was going to love this one. The suspense, the action, the thrill…I LOVE IT. Adrik has had it hard growing up. His face is what everyone notices at first, and he’s gotten crap for it more times than he can count. They call him BEAST because people say he looks like a monster. His face is all messed up from a terrible time in his life. His dad is a horrible person. He left his home before he did something he would regret…but he didn’t want to leave his younger brother. So he left to try and make a life and he would come back for his brother once he was settled. He joins the mob and ends up having to protect the families daughter, Annika. She was attacked and now is receiving threatening messages. Adrik has always had an eye for Annika and now that he’s responsible for her life and for protecting her, nothing will stop him! Annika sees him for WHO he is and not by what he looks like. If you love a book that gives you all the emotions, read this! You won’t be disappointed! Leslie Georgeson is becoming one of my favorite authors! Her books keep me interested and I can’t seem to put her books down. I finish her books in one sitting. They’re THAT good. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this series!
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
A fun and entertaining read that kids will enjoy. The rhyming will make reading quite a joy for the beginning reader. It will also spark conversation among the child(ren) and person reading. Colorful pictures. The story is in little snack bites. I’ll be adding this one to our reading library. A fun addition that any parent, grandparent, or teacher should add to theirs.
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
She has become a little role model. I love reading her stories to my grandchildren. She has wonderful ideas and the author always posts tips and items about her ideas in the back. I loved this story. I am a bookworm myself and love the Little Free Libraries. Making a bilingual box was a fantastic idea and she had some amazing ideas to go along with how to do it and get it put together. She knew how to ask for help and to do this. I enjoyed reading the story. It’s fun and the kids are learning while being entertained. It’s also a conversation starter. That’s my favorite item about these books. They open the lines of communication between adult and child. I can’t wait to find more of these to read and add to my grandchildren’s library.
Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Lily has had enough of dead-end jobs and dead-end boyfriends; she decides to seek adventures abroad and when she discovers she has inherited her estranged father’s business in BlueStone County.
Once she arrives things do quite go to plan, after a encounter with a sexy cowboy she thinks things are looking up but said cowboy Jake is more irritating in the beginning but as Lily gets to know Jake the chemistry is off the charts.
Can she ignore his reputation, and will Jake be the one?
This is the first book I have read by this author and thought this novella a great opening book into her world. I loved the interaction between the two main characters, and this was a well written story to start this series off with.
I did feel a bit for Jake as I felt that he could not shake the reputation of the past and prove too everyone he had changed as a love and leave them type of person, but in the end the story weaved beautifully through their relationship and blossomed into a lovely heart-warming story.
I can’t wait to read the next book in this series and other books by this author.
I Love You Today by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Highly charged emotions
This is a contemporary romance that just tugs at the heart strings. Austin and Casey’s story is raw and real. Austin has been through so much and Casey is such a free soul. Together they are amazing. It is well worth reading book 1 to get the backstory and to get the full experience if the trilogy. The author has a way of drawing you in, that makes you feel part of the story. Can’t wait for book 3.
Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A cyclone of emotions
This book was like being on an emotional roller coaster. I absolutely love books set in small towns where the township is embedded in the story. This did not disappoint. All the characters are likeable and Lily and Jake are such a great couple. Their story had me bouncing between the lols and the tears. I am so looking forward to reading more of the Bluestone Series.
Highly recommend.
What Actually Happened to Isaac Moore by Samantha J. Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
What Actually Happened to Isaac Moore by Samantha J. Rose is and intriguing and thought-provoking read. I really didn’t know what to expect going into this story, but the blurb made me curious to find out more. So I snapped up a copy and set off to explore.
I really don’t know how to explain this story without accidently giving too much away and spoiling it for you. I really think that you would be better off diving in blind and letting the author and story sweep you up in the crazy adventure- and surprise you, in a good way.
It’s fantasy meets adventure, with action, mystery, magic, zany/quirky characters, paranormal elements, humour, dramatic developments, emotion, and a bit of a mystical feel.
Happy Reading!
Thank you, Samantha J. Rose!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Reckless Heart by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Brad and Mary grew up together and had secret crushes on one another in high school, but never got together. Brad moved away so he didn’t have to watch her be with someone else and used his time to keep hustling and growing his own business.
When he travels back home a decade later for an old friends wedding, a local cupid makes sure Mary and Brad end up running into each other, and nudges in all the right places to coax conversation about past misunderstandings. What will come of clearing the air?
Mary is down to earth, believable, likable. Brad is hardworking, a bit stubborn, also likable. A little dreamy, sweet. Can take a little time to get into it and get the feel for the presentation. Enjoyable world building. Second book in the series but easily standalone.
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63273868-reckless-heart” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Reckless Heart (Second Chance Romance #2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1668126755l/63273868._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63273868-reckless-heart”>Reckless Heart</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15415764.Jane_Suen”>Jane Suen</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5148822890″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Brad left his hometown right after graduation, unable to stay knowing Mary had chosen his friend Jim before he could confess his feelings to her. He was back in town for her sister’s wedding . Mary’s friend matches up her and Brad . You have to read the whole story to see what happens next . I can’t wait to read more from this author.<br />
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The Sneaky Kitten: Invisible Magic Wand Book Four by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My kids absolutely loved this book! Reading about Caspian’s and his hot chocolate socks. We giggled and laughed till our sides hurt. My kids were encouraged throughout the book to help with the adventures, and I loved it! My kids wanted to read it over and over again until it was well past bedtime.
