Revenge Never Rests (Tallie Brown Suspense Book 2) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Revenge Never RestsRevenge Never Rests by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh man, book 2 of the Tallie Brown saga. Absolute heaven. It picks up where book 1 left off. I’m not going into it because it would be a spoiler. The story is well done. Our protagonists carry on and have to continue to work on their relationship as they work to solve the mystery of what happened to Tallie’s father. Who are the antagonists? Who did it? The characters are fantastic and developed so well. Again, you feel all the emotion as if you are in the story with them. The book feels like it may end there but I vote for the author to continue on with this and making it a series. I loved this and I would give the whole thing more than 5 stars if I were allowed to. Well done!!!! One of my absolute favorites of 2022.

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Kamana Wanalaya, Susan Renee, Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday RomanceKamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday Romance by Susan Renee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kamana Wanalaya is very easy and fun to read. The characters in the story compliment each other which makes the story a lot more interesting and makes you want to keep reading nonstop. I love how the author incorporates the other couples in the book into the story, it’s not just about the main characters. Also, there are a few hilarious scenes that you can picture in your mind happening that the reader can’t help but laugh out loud.

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Secrets Never Die (Tallie Brown Suspense Book 1) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Secrets Never DieSecrets Never Die by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! I fell in love with this one. Life as Tallie knew it was all a deception. After the death of her mom, she set out to find out the truth. With the help of Jackson, they set out on a suspense trip that puts them in the hands of danger and mystery. Will they find the answers they look for? This author had me sitting on the edge of my seat holding my breath as I read. The suspense was palpitating. You can feel it as you’re reading. The characters are so well written and developed. You feel like you’re in the story with them. That plot, it flows smooth and the, BAM, plot twist, and back to smooth, repeat. Fantastic tale of intrigue, deception, suspense, lies. This is a must read. I would give it more than 5 stars if I were allowed. It’s that good!

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I Love You Today (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas- Review by Heather Knalls

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I Love You Today (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2)I Love You Today by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Austin has been given the chance of a lifetime by his firm to open their newest location in Chicago. However that move comes after he lost the one he thought was the love of his life, a move across the country and a friendship with the roommate of his lost love. What’s worse for Austin, losing his love to his brother or falling for his love’s roommate, Casey, who is now his roommate in a new city? Could he fall for Casey, Should he fall for Casey?

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Super Enemies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper

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Super EnemiesSuper Enemies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I am honestly torn on this review. While growing up my brother and I had a very competitive childhood, never did we faulter in our ability to grow together and learn new things from each other. This story however seems to pit the two kids against each other all the time. Carl always trying to build the bigger, better castle and Mira bound and determined to destroy each one. This is really encouraging destructive behavior and when there is no correction from adults makes the kids think it is okay to behave in this manner. I had my teenager read this book as well and she and I both agree that the ending was really cut short as well. Just like flipping a switch now the kids are eager to spend time together? Why so Mira can torment her brother somemore? It just really is not my favorite and I probably will never share with the younger kids in the family when even my teenager says this book isn’t okay. Yes kids have sibling rivalries but honestly for there to be no correction from parents it just is not okay.

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Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt – Review by Monique Espitia

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Amaleigha and the Big IdeaAmaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read this book with my daughter and it was absolutely precious! Amaleigha reminds me so much of my little girl. A brave, kind, and fearless girl who captures the hearts of those around her. Even those pesky big brothers 🙂 She is fiercely independent and sees the beauty in all things, big and small, around her. This is a lovely story to share with your little ones!

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The Dwarves’ Dilemma (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ashley Westerman

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Dwarves' Dilemma, TheDwarves’ Dilemma, The by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My kids love this author, she always has them thinking, using their imagination in one way or the other. They learned to treat everything fairly. Wonderful story, their favorite part was the pictures and trying to guess what would happen next in the story based off of them, they never got it right, but it was fun (as mom) to see the wheels turning and them thinking up different things.

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Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ashley Westerman

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Pardon Me, PleasePardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We read this just in time for Thanksgiving. My kids loved it. They even helped me read it. It was such a cute, heartwarming story to read together with them. Lucky for me it didn’t change their minds on eating turkey for dinner, I wasn’t prepared for that!!!

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Super Enemies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ashley Westerman

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Super EnemiesSuper Enemies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a lot of fun to read to my 2 younger kiddos. They laughed a lot reading it, and then went outside to the dirt and played their own version of the story. It was a lot of fun seeing them playing together like that. Let’s hope for no sibling rivalry now or in the future. We love this author; she always has my kids using their imaginations in interesting ways.

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And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins – Review by Ashley Westerman

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And Then She FellAnd Then She Fell by Dreena Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was hooked instantly; I could not put this book down. I spent the whole day reading and forgetting all the things that I needed to take care of. You must read this page turning book right now! It might be my favorite book this year, definitely in the top 5! I haven’t read this author before, but I am about to read everything every written by her. It was that good! Pick it up today!!! Right Now!!!!

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The Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch by Julia Brewer Daily – Review by Jasmin Marie

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The Fifth Daughter of Thorn RanchThe Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch by Julia Brewer Daily
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by this author, and I was absolutely blown away by the breathtaking scenery and the raw emotions and relatability of the characters. Not to mention, the cover is absolutely gorgeous and as a Latina woman, I LOVE to read about a Latina character.

This story is told from two points of view— Emma, the heir to the ranch in Texas, and Josie, Emma’s mom. We also learn a bit about their family history and the expectations of mothers to daughters over the years as the ranch is passed down each generation. Emma soon learns of a cave that leads to another world. As Emma is trapped in this world, Josie, still at the ranch, has no idea where her daughter disappeared to and as with any mother who’s child mysteriously disappears, worry begins to consumer her.

I was captivated by this story — wanting to know more about Emma’s experiences while also feeling for Josie. As I read, I felt such a connection to each character, which were so perfectly written. Highly recommend!

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Degrees of Innocence: Dark Mafia Romance (Cruel Deceptions Book 1) By Via Mari – Review by Michelle Troyer

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Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series, #1)Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

HOT, HOT, HOT!!! Kate is in Aruba at a work conference. She went a little early over the weekend so that she could have everything ready to present come Monday morning. She is in the lounge having a drink relaxing when all of a sudden she needs to perform CPR on someone. A gentleman stranger arrives and takes over the CPR as he sees her getting tired. Once paramedics arrive and the situation is under control, the gentleman, Chase, invites Kate to join him for supper. Chase does not admit who he is to Kate over the weekend events that they share together. When Monday morning comes and she gets to the conference and Chase walks in and presents himself as the CEO of the company she is working for, she freaks out. She has always steered clear of dating anyone she works with, especially her boss. This is a hot, steamy, easy-to-read book, and I highly recommend it!

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thought this book was very well written. I loved it from beginning to end. Beckett Miller was the epitome of bad boy. He had the gorgeous body, rippling muscles, NHL Star, was a player with a capitol P, was into drugs…you
Name it! His life came to a screeching halt one night when a girl he partied with ended up in a bad place. His life was gone as he knew it. He went from partying every night, expensive liquor to unemployed, drinking the cheap stuff and no money for anything.
He ran into Paige…who he went to college with years ago. They became friends and Beckett was there for her as a best friend when she went thru something horrible. Andie aka Paige also was there for Beckett while he battled everything going on and tried to get his career back. They were like best friends. The chemistry was there for both of them but, there were other things more important for both of them to focus on.
I loved most of the characters in the book, loved how everything went down. Definitely a 5 star read for me. Looking forward to more in the series.

Review by @xchellex

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Road to the Mansfield (Express Investigations Book 1) by CB Laurence – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Road to the Mansfield (Express Investigations, #1)Road to the Mansfield by C.B. Laurence
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Road to the Mansfield (Express Investigations Book 1) by CB Laurence

Road to the Mansfield is the first book in the Express Investigations Series and is a suspenseful read that one you start reading there’s no stopping until you finish. This is a new author to me but I must say im a fan already. This is one of those books that will have you turning the pages while on the edge of your seat trying to put all the pieces together. This authors style of writing along with their characters make for a wonderful story. This is about three different people and three different stories but one fateful night there worlds collide and no one saw it coming. This is a fast paced story where there’s alot going on but this author did a wonderful job bring everything together . I’m not going to give anything away but I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t hardly wait to get my hands on the next book in this series. I look forward to reading many more books by this author.

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And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins – Review by Mandy Kneale

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And Then She FellAnd Then She Fell by Dreena Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The writing was incredible and what an ending!

Catherine’s daughter, Susie, has fallen from a balcony while on holiday.
It is suggested to be a drunk accident, but this doesn’t feel right to Catherine and she is not letting go, determined to find the truth. Who can she trust? What will she uncover?

The 10 possible outcomes were such a great premise, I suspected this was going to be a great read and I was not wrong! Such a well thought out story and characters. This was so gripping with the twists. I was hooked after just a few chapters.

Definitely recommend!

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And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins – Review by Amanda Swindle

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And Then She FellAnd Then She Fell by Dreena Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

And Then She Fell is such a roller coaster of emotions and stories. This book had me captured from the very beginning, and I almost read it in one sitting. Catherine lost her daughter, Susie, to a falling accident in Crete. Something didn’t feel right about this “accident” so Catherine begins investigating, eventually questioning her daughter’s friends and boyfriend. As she begins to piece together all of the information, she slowly realizes she did not know her daughter at all. Was she living a secret life? Was she blinded by “motherly love” or lack of attention? It is an emotional and winding path, as she searches for the answers to the loss of her daughter. I have never read anything like this, and I hope I can find others that make me really think like this one did. It brought up a sort of “13 Reasons Why” feel, at times, with all of the stories that change and make you change your idea of “whodunit”. I categorize And Then She Fell as an intense and immersive psychological thriller that you will not want to put down.

Reviewed by @zoltrixes

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Raine Down (The Shadow Guardians Book 1) by CB Samet – Review by Donya Pedigo

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Raine Down (The Shadow Guardians, #1)Raine Down by C.B. Samet
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What do you get when you mix a handsome FBI agent, a sexy as sin Valkyrie, steaming chemistry, murder, and action? That’s right, you get this first book in The Shadow Guardians Series by CB Samet. Oh and I didn’t even mention the Norse Mythology that is mixed into everyday life, mingling so well that you learn without getting pulled out of the story. As a fan of Mythology, I loved how it was written into the book in a way that was easy to understand. I also loved how this book just started right off with action pretty much from the get go, introducing us to the two main characters in the first couple of pages.
Raine and Will are literally thrown together as partners soon after she mysteriously shows up and saves his life. Their undeniable attraction is there from the beginning, but they both have bigger things to worry about, namely the serial killer they are tracking.
I can’t wait to find out what happens in book 2 as I’m now invested in this world and these characters.

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The Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch by Julia Brewer Daily – Review by Julie Johnson

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The Fifth Daughter of Thorn RanchThe Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch by Julia Brewer Daily
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book took my pleasantly by surprised. This is a new-to-me author and I fell in love with her writing from page 1. This is a dual told story from the perspective of Josie (the mother) and Emma (the daughter). I didn’t want this story to end!

This is a story of the love between a mother and daughter and how that love is deeper than most. The Thorn Ranch has been run and managed by a very successful line of strong Rosales women. Emma is the heir to the ranch and is a bit of a wild heart. She’s out on an adventure when her horse becomes injured and she’s a three-day ride from home. That adventure escalates when she discovers a whole new group of people on her land. Will Emma ever make it back home to her distraught mother?

I can’t say much more without giving away too much of this book. If you’re looking for a great adventure read, give this one a chance!

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If I Had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi – Review by Julie Johnson

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If I had a Magic WandIf I had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very sweet book that would make a beautiful gift for a baby shower or the birth of a new baby. It is written in flowy poetry and features a wand that is passed around. As the wand is passed, the person holding it bestows a wish on the young one. It’s very sentimental, inspiring, and sweet!

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Book #1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Angela Hayes

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

 

Taming Beckett is the first book in The Playmakers series by G.K. Brady. This is the first time I have read any of Ms. Brady’s work so I was quite interested to see what I would find.
It is a contemporary sports romance following Beckett Miller, a disgraced hockey player who’s hit rock-bottom- his life spiralling out of control by being caught up in one-to-many scandals. Then enters unlucky in love real estate agent Paige Anderson, and things start to look up. These two knew each other in college, but ten years has passed since then. Both have been burned, and both need someone they can trust. What does fate have in store for them?
I really wanted to love this book, and it really should have ticked all the boxes for me- but unfortunately, I just couldn’t connect with the characters which made it quite difficult to invest in their story. Also, the storyline was quite slow in places which resulted in pulling me out of the story, as I had found my mind wandering quite a lot. I had to continually force my focus back on the story, as it hadn’t pulled me in the way I hoped it would.
As I have been on a bit of a thriller binge lately, maybe that’s why I haven’t connect with this book. So, I have decided that I will revisit it again in a few weeks to see if I still feel the same way, or if I was just having an ‘off’ reading day. So don’t let me put you off grabbing a copy and having your own opinion on the book…
Stay tuned…

Thank you, G.K. Brady!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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If I Had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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If I had a Magic WandIf I had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a sweet book with the text in poetry form. The illustration of handing off the magic wand from baby to parent was pleasant and soft. There isdiverse representation of parents giving each other the magic to give to their babies. It’s delightful to see love captured in the graphics along with the text makes for a beautiful story your children will love!

Review by @bilberrysweet

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Malayeka (Heartstrings Book 3) by Brooke May – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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Malayeka (Heartstrings Book 3)Malayeka by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You can’t help to love who love. Even if your families are sworn enemies. She’s hoping history won’t repeat itself. Mala is trying to fix this because in the past she was unsuccessful. I really enjoyed this series. I highly recommend it.

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Revenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater – Review by Monique Espitia

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Revenge HoneymoonRevenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was the perfect way for me to end a busy holiday weekend. I have been missing my bestie more than usual. As soon as I read this book, I had to tell her to read it as well. We decided that if one of us was ever to be stood up at the alter by our next husbands (cough Chris Evans and Keanu Reeves cough) we would not hesitate to revenge honeymoon together! I am so glad Emily, the great wingwoman that she is, has the opportunity to find some fun in the sun of her own. I hope you enjoy Revenge Honeymoon as much as I did!

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Gunner (Hollins & Haring Book 3) by T.J. Beach – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Gunner (Hollins & Haring #3)Gunner by T.J. Beach
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 3 in the series . What I’m about to say is not critique but my personal opinion, I think it’s because I’m book greedy 📕❣️😉 I didn’t feel lost but I had a few questions when I got to after halfway so if you’re greedy like me read the first 2 but it’s definitely not a deal breaker and Gunner earns every 🌟 it’s gets when reviewed !

This read felt so real because the effects and it’s shocking aftermath of Coronavirus is still so very raw and fresh so you really feel this read .

I must compliment TJ Beach on the splash of humour is does relieve the tension a bit 😉❣️

Gary is a bit of a closed book and his new boss Debbie is very curious as to who and what this man is . She befriends him and he comes a part of her life and family so when her mum tests positive for coronavirus and they all have to go into quarantine , Gary included things become very real for all of them especially Gary and we all get to learn so much more about the characters , as I said very relatable.

Heads up I needed a little time out to to absorb and reflect when I was done , not a bad thing just a real thing

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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Kamana Wanalaya for the HolidaysKamana Wanalaya for the Holidays by Susan Renee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well I’m not sure where to start with this wonderful book but after reading the first sentence I knew I would be hooked. Having only read a couple of novels by this author before I knew just by looking at the amazing cover that I was in for a great read and I definitely wasn’t wrong. Not only did this author provide us with an amazing story as a whole, but she brings together two completely opposite characters to tie this story all together like a perfect Christmas bow. There is definitely a lot of emotion in this book, and it definitely takes us on an emotional ride, but trust me when I say it’s definitely worth the read.

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets Book 1) by R. L. S. Hoff – Review by Rachel Moss

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets #1)The Sacrifice by R.L.S. Hoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really interesting read! It was an interesting world, and story, and was very easy to read. The imagery and descriptions in this books were fantastic as well, I felt like I was right there with everything the characters did and went. The chapters were also pretty short, which made it a quick read. This is the first book I’ve read from this author before, and I really enjoyed it and hope to read more in the future!

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And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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And Then She FellAnd Then She Fell by Dreena Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

And Then She Fell is an emotional and captivating story. A year on from her daughter’s tragic death, Catherine is convinced there’s more to the story. As she probes, following in her daughter’s footsteps and talking to the people she knew, Catherine learns a lot about Susie, with plenty of surprises.

This book is a real page-turner. At the start, you think you’ve got a good idea what happened. But like Catherine, everything you learn unravels the story more. Is Catherine merely overanalysing a simple, tragic accident? Is she being protected from things Susie didn’t want her to know, or are people hiding the truth from her?

The first person narration is effective here – the story is told as Catherine talking to Susie, so we already know she is shaping the narrative to what she would want Susie to know and think. And interspersed are retellings of the moments leading up to Susie’s death, each presented in third person and as if this one must be the truth, but each undermined by the next.

This is a five star book for me! I couldn’t put it down, I was squeezing in a chapter on the bus to try and find out what would happen next. I’d recommend it to fans of mysteries and psychological thrillers!

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets Book 1) by R. L. S. Hoff – Review by Ashley Sugar

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets #1)The Sacrifice by R.L.S. Hoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m not usually one to read fantasy but I really enjoyed this book! I wish there was more action but I loved the dialogue. Slow burn but a page turner for me. Characters are loveable and having the dragon turn out to be nice? Who would’ve thought lol. Also the author does real well describing settings and I could easily picture everything going on inside my mind. I’m happy I gave this book a shot.

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets Book 1) by R. L. S. Hoff – Review by Trista Priest

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets #1)The Sacrifice by R.L.S. Hoff
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I started off very interested in reading this YA fantasy. However, I feel like it dragged throughout a lot of it and there was not a lot of character development. I was very confused in the beginning, but the author quickly explains what is happening. I would recommend this series for preteens-young teens.

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Trista Priest

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A bad boy hockey player almost destroys his career with his reckless choices. While having to pick up the pieces he meets or remeets Paige a girl from college. Fairly predictable and slow at times, but not a bad read at all. There are several more books in the series so I am curious about where the author goes from here.

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