Revenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
3.7/5 Stars
This was my first read by this author and it was okay. I expected more of a fun, comedy banter feel to the story than there was. I did like that it’s written in 3rd person. The book did make me want to take a cruise!
The Kidnapping by Linda Burson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
The book was a fun read but I was waiting for that one moment that would capture my attention and let me know I could not put the book down! The characters are well developed, and the story line is well written I just wanted more. I dont know if I was hoping for a darker story and got something lighter but I feel like this could have been a 5/5 instead of a 3/5!
I Love You Today by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This continuation of this series is absolute perfection. Austin and Casey’s connection, their love, and their trials are all wound so intricately together, it makes you want to keep reading justto get to the end, and see how they truly end up!
Austin’s troubles with his brother and Mavis, his issues trying to let go, and his newfound love for Casey are all perfectly displayed in this heartwarming story of a c=California boy and a Chicago girl.
Casey’s love for those around her and her confidence issues toward her future are something I think most people can relate to. I loved getting to experience her coming in to herself and finally going for what she wants, with a little (or a lot) of pushing from our (My) favourite Templeton sibling.
I’m so excited for book three, to see where they all end up and experiencing the world of Templeton again.
Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Almost everyone eats turkey on Thanksgiving but Albert the turkey hopes that he is not one of the turkey’s that get eaten. When a family picks him out to buy, he tries to communicate with the family and not be their dinner. As the family tries to figure out what they plan to do with Albert he tries to find a way to get them to understand his wishes. This is an interesting way to introduce some dialogue to children about animal welfare and the different things that people eat. It does not push any agenda, but I would find it hard to explain how the turkey that this family is buying turns into dinner to young readers. That may be going a little deep bit there are children who will ask these kinds of questions. It was nice to see how the story involves the whole family making the decision.
Glass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a short quick read that packed quite a punch. I definitely felt an array of emotions while reading this story. This was a dark, twisted and unique story that puts the pieces together at the end. I wish this story was longer because I enjoyed it and didn’t want it to end. I look forward to reading more from this author.
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62344461-glass-houses” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Glass Houses” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1662751510l/62344461._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62344461-glass-houses”>Glass Houses</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22791731.Sinister_Styx”>Sinister Styx</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5116773320″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
A fast paced novella that will have you turning the pages to see what happens next. These lovers are doomed to repeat their tragic end in every life that they live. How far would someone be willing to go for revenge? When I first looked to see how many pages/chapters were in this I thought I had read it wrong. I don’t feel like anything was missed in the telling of why these incidents happened and the author did a great job in that aspect. At the end I found myself wishing there were more pages to read though!
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Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’ve read a few Lois Wickstrom books with my youngest child and we always love them. Dream Shifter was the first full length novel I’ve read by this author vs the usual younger children stories with illustrations. Dream Shifter was just as imaginative and enjoyable as the books I’ve read before it though! I enjoyed the creative storyline and the characters were fantastic. I actually read this book myself but I feel that my 8 year old would have loved it. I really look forward to reading more from such a creative author.
Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Pardon Me, Please was a great book to read with my daughter (6 yr) as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday. She enjoyed the book and has had me read it more than once to her since. It’s so important as a parent (or at least this parent) to have a well written story that doesn’t take forever to read at bedtime. Pardon Me was fun and to the point with creative tricks to try to get that pardon.
Someone Exactly Like Me by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Well written romance! I enjoyed the dynamics between Nicco and Destiny. I was pulled in from the photo shoot and didn’t want to put this book down until I finished. Definitely a slow burn and I typically read things a little more fast passed, but it was very enjoyable.
Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A good short quick kid book. Perfect with Thanksgiving around the corner. Pardon the turkey and take the turkey to turkey park. Taking it to the turkey park because the family isn’t going to eat it. I love this author. Looking forward to reading more books from this author.
Gunner by T.J. Beach My rating: 4 of 5 stars Reading this as a stand-alone rather than as a part of the series. This book has a very interesting plot […]
And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
How far will a mother go to find the truth behind the death of her daughter? Catherine showcases the answer to this question as she delves deep into the unknown to solve the mystery to her daughter’s death. Learning things she never knew while finding the reality of how hard it is to know who to trust anymore. It is a roller coaster of twists and turns that keep you turning the page. A top notch psychological thriller!
It shows the lengths a mother will go for their child. As a mother myself it definitely hit close to home on the distance I would go for my own. I highly recommend this book. It will keep you glued to the pages to find out how it all ends.
A Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann
Carina’s mother, sister and father have all passed, her only family. Then she survived the pandemic after being on the ventilator. Now she is facing the lonliness of everyone being gone. She has joined a grief support group page on facebook and met Max, who lost his very young wife. All Carina wants is for her kids and grandkids to be together for Christmas. Max has a cabin in Colorado that he would like Carina and her family to enjoy for the holiday. However, only Aaron has agreed to come for Christmas. The others have their own reasons on why they cannot make it. She arrives in a little quaint town in Colorado where all the people are so friendly. The cabin is beyond her expectations. Max is going to meet her at the cabin on Christmas Eve and have Christmas with her and her son. A chain of events happens over the next several days and she has met many new people who have become friends. She loves it in Crossbow. In the end, her family ends up surprising her for Christmas. This book is an easy-read, I loved it and could not put it down, and it had a happy ending!
The Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a great quick read. I have loved every boon this author has wrote and this is another one to add to that list. This author does an amazing job of making paranormal romances gripping and captivating. Even though this is a short read the story feels complete and not left unfinished or like its missing parts as some short stories do.
Quinnlan has been give the opportunity of a second chance at life. The catch is he has to find his mate within 3 days. The additional snag is there is no second guessing or changing his mind once he has made a choice.
When he first meets Garrett he is in a bad way after being beaten up by a wolf pack. Quinnlan has a choice does he save his life and in doing so accept him as a mate or does he let him die? What will be Garrett’s reaction when he find out the consequences of that choice and can Garrett really be Quinnlan’s mate or he is the wrong choice and Quinnlan’s signed himself back into purgatory?
The Rom Com Movie Club – Book One by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Really enjoyed this book! Lisa and Ryans tale was lighthearted fun and with a little twist of drama. I found the book really well written and went through a whirlwind of emotions reading it! it was well planned and the characters are ones I can’t wait to watch and grow with! Book one of the series and cannot wait to read those that follow!
And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I haven’t read anything by Dreena Collins before and this was a different book then I’m used to. The author choices to the audience to write to. I wasn’t used to this, and it was a little weird at first but as the book went on, I understood why she used this tactic. I really liked this story by Dreena Collins, and I will be looking for more books by her and I hope that she uses the audience as she did in this one. I wanted to see what Susie really did to fall. I had to keep reading until the end to find out. This is an author I will definitely be keeping an eye out for.
The Magical Summer of Miranda Stone by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book by A.D. Brazeau that I have read, and I was glad that I picked it up. If you are looking for an easy book to read, get this one. I am ready to keep reading this one to see where the story is going to go with Miranda and her friends are going to go. The author wrote a well, but I wish it had a little more action. The author did end the story in a good place to be able to continue with what is going on. I would read them in order to be able to keep up with it is going on. I will be on the look out for more by this author.
The Magical Summer of Miranda Stone by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
The Magical Summer of Miranda Stone (The Emergence Duology Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau
The Magical Summer of Miranda Stone is a wonderfully written YA/Fantasy that pulled me in from the beginning and I found myself lost in the pages and read on one afternoon. This author knocked it out of the park with this one along with amazing characters that made me feel like I was right there with them. This is packed with action , adventure, magic and so much more . Miranda is a young woman who wakes up one day feeling different and soon realizes she has magic powers but is scared and doesn’t want to cause any danger to her family and runs away. She finds herself in New Orleans and finds out there are others like her with powers and these guys set out to help her . Will she stay with her new friends or go back home to her family? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to the next in this series.
Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Pardon me, Please was a cute Thanksgiving book. The illustrations are colorful and cute. I read the book to my 7 year old. He enjoyed it and was happy with the decision the family made. After we read the book, my son wanted to look up if the story was true. I had never heard of the president pardoning turkeys, but it seems it’s been going on for decades. It was a creative way to teach young kids about history and traditions. We read up on the start of the tradition. We both learned something new. Cute book for younger elementary school aged kiddos.
Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
Lucas the Spy Cat by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this cute story. I read this to my almost 5-year-old who is cat obsessed and she loved it. She enjoyed looking at all the beautifully done illustrations and finding the different animals along with Lucas in the pictures. She also thought the activities at the back of the book were cool too.
I think the concept of the story is really cute. When a family pet or neighbourhood pet leaves for the night everyone is always curious about what they do and the idea of putting a camera on them is super cute to find out exactly what they do at night!
This was not my first book by this author, and I have enjoyed her work in the past and knew I wouldn’t be let down by reading another of her books, and I was right.
As a teacher, I will be recommending this book to all of my friends to read to their little ones both in school and at home, and overall highly recommend it.
Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Fantasy adventure for middle schoolers
A unique fantasy adventure that has shifters, magic, drama and suspense. 12 year old Gwendolyn faces many issues when her Dream Shifting abilities get interrupted and she is stuck as an elk. What is she going to do?
Delivered in a way that is easy to follow, the author weaves a story that is relatable as it is fantastical. There is something for everyone in this book. Highly recommend.
Malayeka by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Malayeka is the third book in the Heartstrings series by Brooke May. This author is one of my go authors and this series is a really good one! If you’re looking for a funny, romantic adventure, this book fits the bill. We are in the cupid universe and we travel along with them as they complete assignments. I enjoyed Malayeka’s story and I think this one has been my favorite of the series!
I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future!
Happy Reading!
Malayeka by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a cute quirky rom com book that is very easy to read in one sitting. This series is about the cupid’s of the world and bringing love to those entrusted to them. Seems easy enough yet when Mala makes one mistake it impacts the fate of two clans for several generations.
With her positive outlook on life and willingness to make things right Mala seeks out to right her wrong from many years ago. Though now it involves shotgun wielding grandpas and a town literally torn into two(kind of reminiscent of the Hatfield’s and McCoy’s). Can Mala help Billie and Leo find their own path and finally extinguish this age old war? Or are they destined to follow in their families footsteps and be torn apart just another casualty of this drama?
This really was an easy book to read, and super fast at that. If you like romantic comedies with a paranormal twist and a few wrong turns along the way then you should definitely give this book a shot. You never know when the book you take a chance on could change your day!
The Rom Com Movie Club – Book One by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Her best friend’s getting married. She should be happy for her. But she’s a broken soul trying to find her way through life.
He’s the brother of the groom, and he can’t take his eyes off her.
The Rom-Com Movie Club was an entertaining and fun book to read. It’s quirky, full of humor, happiness, sadness, and some tears. The author makes you feel it as if you were the character. Well some feelings. The Bridezilla best friend, yeah I didn’t feel that, but mostly the things everyone else went through yeah.
Lisa is a lost soul, who doesn’t really know what true love is. Growing up in the foster system she moved constantly and as well as had a new family, it became easier to be alone. And it worked for sometime till she met the 3 women who have since become her family. Best friends who meet once a month to have a rom-com movie/sleepover. What happens when someone enters her life that doesn’t want to leave?
Ryan just moved home and his brother is getting married. Jilted on more than one occasion, the hopeless romantic in Ryan hasn’t given up just yet. When he meets Lisa for the first time, he knows she’s special. He can’t keep his eyes off her, but he’s been warned to stay away. Now that he can.
Will Ryan heed the warning to stay away?
Will Lisa let him in?
These two have been through some things, things that could keep them together or tear them apart. The character growth that is written throughout for Lisa and even maybe for the bride to be Bridzilla. It’s phenomenal what the author did with these characters.
I feel maybe another story for these friends now that Lisa’s brother is moving home. I can only hope. Till then check this book out!
Borrowed Time by Lane Cohen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story is a unique twist on the time travel plot. I like the mention of the original 1960’s version of the time machine. The historical references were enjoyable and kept the pages turning. The characters and the adventures they go on while trying to alter events important to them, drive the plot effortlessly forward. I wanted to know what happened next and couldn’t put the book down. With the way the story ended, there’s room for a sequel!
Review by @bilberrysweet
Glass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a quick read that has suspense, revenge, and a bit of magic.
Ivy believes that her husband is cheating on her…and that’s the crack that begins to shatter their relationship. What follows is acts of revenge that eventually lead to murder. However, that doesn’t seem to be the end…instead, it seems as though it is the beginning…again.
I read this story in less than 10 minutes. I was confused as to the extremes these two were going to in the name of revenge…but it became apparent at the end. After I finished, the whole story made sense. Overall, it was a good story that I enjoyed reading.
Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is so timely for thanks giving. Albert is a Turkey at a Turkey farm and a family comes to purchase Turkey for Thanks giving. Albert knows from the television that the president has just pardoned a Turkey and wishes that this family pardons him too. He tries to be kind and flaunts his feathers. Then the family come together to vote for a very important consensus , to pardon the turkey or not. This is a very timely book, and I really enjoyed it. The illustrations are bright, vivid and colorful and the message is nicely passed. Hope there are more such books which promote animal love.
Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A great book for middle school readers. Gwendolyn is a dream-shifter, she transforms into any animal when she is asleep but turns back into her human form as long as she isn’t startled awake. One night a fire at Gwendolyn’s home startled her and she finds herself stuck being an elk.
The book is well written and I liked it. It has suspense, action, the shape shifting by the main character, and so muck more. I’m looking forward to hearing what my son thinks of the book. I’m sure I would have enjoyed this book when I was in middle school.
Lucas the Spy Cat by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5/5 Stars
Lucas the Spy Cat: A Children’s Mystery Adventure with Creativity & Imagination Boosting Activities (Jake the Growling Dog) by Samantha Shannon
This is the first book I’ve read by the author. My daughter absolutely loved this book. Any book about animals always catch her attention. Lucas the Spy Cat is part of the Jake the Growling Dog Series.
Lucas’s owners decide to put a spy camera on his collar to see what he gets up to at night. They make up all kinds of situations their cat may get into. There wasn’t a quote I could choose for anyone, but I can say that they get surprised at the end.
Highly recommended for Kids and Family lovers.
Raine Down by C.B. Samet
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a good start for a first book. The end of the world has happened and there are many casualties. That happened a millennia ago. The reader is thrust upon an Earth where many bloodlines are blurred together. Raine is a shadow guardian to protect the non-magical humans. She is assigned to look for the latest killer, but this one is different than any she’s faced before. Its much more powerful then what she’s used to. When she saves Will she is assigned to help a killer. Is the killer one and same? And what of this prophecy that includes the both of them? So many questions and so many answers! I loved reading this book and cant wait for the next ones to come out!
