This book was another sweet, hilarious, original story from the author. As a fan of their writing, I was delighted by the cover of the book and knew it would be a delightful read and I was not wrong! This is a wonderful paranormal romance with hilarious twists and turns for our heroine Ducky. I absolutely loved all of the word play throughout the story and all of the witty and fun banter. As a fan of fairy tales, I loved that this story had some elements along with the paranormal; the author did a great job of bringing everything together in an original story. If you enjoy YA, paranormal romance, adventure, and humor, you will absolutely love this well written tale about the shifter who has always felt like a duck out of water while loving her crush from afar.
I absolutely adored this cute book and had fun reading it with my nephew who is a toddler. We loved that not only did it teach counting, but all of the fun information about sea turtles! The author did it in a way that made learning fun and interactive for him. We also enjoyed the smooth rhyming rhythm of the book; it made reading it out loud fun and enjoyable. The author did a great job of bringing marine life to life in this cute tale. We have already read the story 3 times and he keeps repeating certain phases he learned from the story. Definitely a great book and I can’t wait to see what else the author has written.
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I accidentally grabbed the second book instead of book one, but it was written in a way that I didn’t feel that I had missed out on a lot of important information. That being said, I plan to read book one, because I thoroughly enjoyed this story and I want to read more about Molly and her fantastic felines. I am definitely starting to really enjoy the cozy mystery genre and this series is a wonderful fit. It definitely draws you into the action right away and it’s a laugh out loud story with all of the hijinks between Molly and her felines as they attempt to figure out who did it. Molly is a great main character and she is extremely loyal to her friends and her felines. If you like hilarious mysteries with the added bonus of cats, you will love this series!
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Another cute story from this author, I always enjoy getting to check out her books. This is a great book to teach young children not only about counting or other educational skills, but that it’s ok to be different. The children in the book recognize the Dinopotamus wants to learn, but he is a bit different from them. Children will get to see how they embrace the differences between themselves and Dino. I enjoyed the art work as well, it was very cute and young children will definitely enjoy it as well. Definitely a great book to enjoy with young children.
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I always love getting to read books by this author, she always does such a great job writing stories that children will enjoy. She always writes her stories in a way that kids learn new and fun facts, but in a way that is fun and engaging. We have a kiddo who gets a scrap on his knee and he loves playing with his toy soldiers, so soldiers become the metaphor for his injury healing. Kids will enjoy the writing style and the illustrations are definite going to be a great way to keep kiddos focused and excited to learn and see how things turn. As always from this author, another fan favorite story.
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I thought this was an absolutely adorable children’s book. It had the cutest illustrations and I love how the story is told in rhyme. It’s definitely the type of book to keep younger children engaged and focused as they follow James the monkey, who is delivering lunch to the different animals in the zoo. It’s very cute how the different animals enjoy the meal and some of the extras that are added in for the different animals so they will enjoy it! This will be a story younger children will delight in reading again and again. I look forward to seeing more work from the author.
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So I had accidentally read book 2 and loved it, so I definitely had to go back and read book one to get a bit more information. Elinor is a fantastic character, she is bold, clever, and not afraid to get into trouble if it means finding out answers. Her interactions with everyone just crack me up, but especially with the Duke de Archambeau. The author creates a very real world with the added mix of the supernatural that everyone treats as regular every day norm. I enjoy that we have the current mystery that the Duke needs her to solve, but we also have the 20 year old murder of her father that I imagine will follow and tie the stories together. Definitely a wonderful read and a great series!
Well this was my first story from the author and as a fan of historical fiction, this book did not disappoint! I will definitely be checking out her other series and waiting for the next book in the series to come out! Margot is a wonderful heroine and I loved how strong willed she is, despite her station in life. She is trying to stay under the radar, but when her birth father she just met is murdered and a piece of a treasure map stolen, she immediately jumps into action. She accidentally meets the Earl of Langley, when she follows the killer into his house, interrupting his naughty time. She immediately stays calm, despite her attraction to him, which attracts him to her. He agrees to help her on her hunt for the killer and the map. The author writes a really well written historical romance with characters you will fall in love with and some really fun twists and turns with the mystery. I can’t wait for the next one!
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This was my first book by this author and she did not disappoint. The author created a suspenseful tale full mystery, full of secrets, drama, and intrigue. Erica already has some concerns about her husband’s frequent business trips, but when two thugs accosted her in her own home and inform her that her husband has racked up gambling debts, she feels she has no choice but to packs up and head back to her hometown, to try and get the money to pay off the debt. Erica is a well written character who seems very genuine and down to earth, despite her life circumstances. Turns out, someone doesn’t want her to reach the inheritance age and we are taken into a fast paced world where danger is all over and Erica is finding out who she can and can’t trust. I definitely loved every second of the story and if you like mystery and intrigue, with some slow burn romance, I recommend getting this book!
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This was an absolutely delight of a story. Kris is a great hero and I love that she wants to be a knight and wasn’t afraid to advocate for herself and how she saw herself. The author did a great job with this beginner chapter book for young children. It’s definitely a book that kids are going to devour and absolutely want to read more on Kris’s adventure. This is a very imaginative tale, with great characters and a wonderful story line that will be enjoyed by youth of all ages. I hope to see more of Kris’s adventures and meeting her new friends.
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So I think this story might be my favorite so far in the series. I appreciate that each story is standalone, but it’s definitely helpful to have read the whole series to really get a full understanding of what is going on. We have vampires, werewolves, witches, and humans all working together to defeat the rogue traitors trying to drag everything back to the way it was centuries ago. Oradea’s territory has been invaded by the rogues and he is determined to take them out. He doesn’t count on meeting and immediately being drawn to protect Natalia, a human whose brothers are involved in the syndicate. Neither of them have any intentions of wanting the other, but the temptation becomes too great. I loved that this story really carried a lot of the plotline with the rogues even further and definitely had me reading quickly to discover what was going to happen. Plenty of action, romance, betrayal, love, twists, turns, and steamy in this book. I can’t wait to read the next book and see what happens.
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I absolutely could not put this book down once I started it! It is an extremely well written medical crime drama that hooks you immediately and keeps you reading until the very last page. I did not originally realize it was the second book in the series, so I will be going back and reading book 1 to get more background on the characters and see more details from the first mystery. I thought that they did an excellent job in exploring the mental health system in conjunction with our Veterans and the complex issues they are facing daily. They created memorable characters that are relatable, these are people you feel like you could meet in your daily life. They definitely delve into the medical side of things, but not detailed that if you were not a medical staff you couldn’t follow or understand. The authors did a great job of creating a story that is complex and dealing with so many pieces, death, mental illness, drug abuse, Veterans, and cover ups along the way. I absolutely recommend this to anyone who enjoys a well written crime novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat as Finnerty and Liccione methodically make their way through the case.
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This is a wonderful box set of 3 wonderful historical romance stories. The True Purpose of Vines- I had read book 2 first and so I knew I had to check out book 1 in this series and it definitely did not disappoint. The slow burn between Julia and Griffen made it a book I just couldn’t put down. The author creates a vivid and well written tale that transports you back in time and you really feel like you are right there with the characters in historical Portugal. I am always a fan of strong female characters, especially in a time period when women were supposed to be submissive to men. The author did a great job of creating characters and a landscape that you will definitely want to reread again and again. The Taste of Light-This was my first book by the author, but it definitely won’t be the last! This story has everything, action, humor, drama, romance, tension, and redemption all rolled into one amazing story. The author’s vivid descriptions of the scenery added to the beautiful romance she weaved together. She foreshadowed Pedro and Anna’s love story with the medieval love story of Dom Pedro and Ines de Castro, which just added to the intense suspension of their love story. You really get a sense of the characters and want to see them get their happily ever after. This is absolutely a must read if you are a lover of historical romance. The Truth About Myths-I thoroughly enjoyed this story; I thought the author did a great job of transporting us back in time to the 19th century, exploring the political scenes between Portugal and Spain. I absolutely adored Isabel our Portugal princess. I loved that she had values and standards and she held herself to a high standard, but wasn’t afraid to step in and help the less fortunate. I thought her temperament was a great match for Viscount Henrique and the verbal skirmishes really set the tone for the two of them. The vivid descriptions really make you feel like you are right there with the characters. If you love historical romance and want a story with twists, this is the book for you!
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I always love to read stories that take place in Montana and this story did not disappoint! I absolutely adored this sweet, slow burn, enemies to lovers romance story. One of my favorite pieces was that Meg took her sweet puppers Colby everywhere with her. She was a really sweet character who is super friendly and hardworking. Her shop is struggling and so her aging cowboy neighbor Hank offers her the opportunity to sell items from his ranch on consignment. Meg loves the idea, but it will put her in the path of Ryan, Hank’s grandson, who despite Meg’s best efforts, has never been friendly towards her, so she has taken to just avoiding him. Thanks to Hank’s meddling, they end up working together and realizing that maybe they just might have more in common than their love of grumpy Hank, who will quickly become a fan favorite. Overall it was a very sweet story that is well written and makes you feel like you are right here in Montana. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
I absolutely loved getting to go back to Emerald Hollow and getting to learn more about Sofia, who I thought was an interesting character from the first book, so I was excited to see her take center stage in her own story! I did still love that we got to peek in and see how Holly and Ash are doing, as well as Holly’s digging into the ancient secrets of the town. Sophia and Isaiah are such a cute pair, even as Sophia is concerned he is a con artist, she is still extremely attracted and drawn to him. I loved the split POV’s so we can see what each of the characters are thinking and feeling. The author continues to bring magic in her writing and I am hoping there is a few more stories left to be shared from Emerald Hollow. This is a very cute series and while you could read book 2 standalone, it will make a lot more sense to start with the first book.
Regardless if it is one of her younger children picture books or the shorter chapter books for school age children, the author does a great job immersing her readings in a world full of vivid description and imagination. She created imaginative characters that you will not forget! Timmy, Arthur, and Beth are wonderful characters, who are inquisitive and up to help solve a mystery. Of course my favorite was Mrs. Vance’s dog Cody. A sweet and extremely intelligent pup who can talk in Morse code, track, and even tell your fortune! The kids all have to work together to solve a century old mystery within a certain amount of time if they want to win the prize. Definitely a great book for school age children, especially with the puzzles and codes to make it more engaging for readers.
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This was my first book by the author, I didn’t realize it was book 5 in a series, but I felt like the author did a great job of summarizing the previous relationships without it being overwhelming. I am always a fan of historical romances and I love that this one took place in America. I thought the author did a great job of creating a vivid and descriptive world, I really felt like I had been transported back in time. I also enjoyed the POV from both of the characters so we could see what they were both thinking and feeling. I always love Clarice as an unconventional heroine who wants more than just to be married, she want to be independent. Payden is a broken man after the horrors he suffered trying to get his family’s land back and having his revenge on the man who had ruined his life. The two of them have an unconventional meeting and from there they just can’t seem to stay away from each other. The story is definitely a page turner with drama, twists and turns, and love. This was an absolutely fantastic novel that I recommend for any lover of historical fiction. I can’t wait to check out the rest of the series and see what else the author has written.
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This was my first book by this author and I found it delightful! We get to meet sisters Lorie and Weina who have misplaced their lucky red envelopes with money, that they were gifted as part of the Lunar New Year. We follow that girls back through their day and seeing how they celebrated the New Lunar Year. It’s really sweet to see the sisters working together to solve where the envelopes might be. I found it to be a great book with a lot of fun education about this holiday and different cultural traditions and a really sweet bond between the sisters and their family. The illustrations were also wonderful as well.
Caspian and his grandfather have the cutest bond! This is such a great series for younger children to really help spark their imaginations. Caspian has to go on a mini adventure to find his present from his grandfather using his Inquisitive Indicator he finds in the kitchen. This takes him on a fun adventure to hunt for his gift. I always love the illustrations in this author’s books. It makes them bright and engaging for children. Definitely a wonderful story for children of all ages!
After reading book 1 and the prequel, I was so excited to get to read book 2 in this riveting series. We find Xen still struggling from the events of book 1. I am always such a fan of multiple POV’s so we can see what the other characters are thinking and feeling. This is a fast paced story with so much intrigue and danger lurking around every corner. Xen is dealing with the White Queen who wants her gone so she can rule and someone she trusted betrays her. Xen has to work quickly to try and keep herself and everyone she cares about safe. I am really enjoying this series and I feel like it does such a great job of blending the supernatural and making it feel realistic. Can’t wait for the next book!
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I have absolutely enjoyed reading about the Bennetts and its definitely bitter sweet that this is the last one in the series. The author has managed to create a wonderful series of interwoven stories that can be read as standalones or, as I prefer, in order as a series. I loved getting to really know James better and seeing how much more there was to him. It was tough seeing how much Sam leaving hurt him, but getting to see how happy he and Sara were, made it all worth it. I loved seeing how well James and Noah got along and that he got to meet Noah before he even met Sara. Getting to see the rest of the family rally together to help Noah have a great party, really sets the tone for Sara to see how wonderful James and his family are. As always the story contains plenty of laughs, drama, secrets, and small town life. I absolutely recommend this story and series to anyone wanting to read a delightful feel good story and series.
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So this was my first foray to Silver Springs and I cannot wait to check out the rest of the stories! Basil was a fantastic character, I loved that she was intelligent and witty and refused to accept that she had to give up her vegan lifestyle, despite now being a vampire! She ends up in Silver Springs where she creates her own serum so she can continue her vegan life style and opens a juice bar and tanning salon. I loved the reverse harem and Basil getting 3 sexy mates. There were so many quirky and fun characters throughout the story, I definitely think is a great story and Silver Springs seems like a great place to live!
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This is absolutely one of my favorite types of romance novels; we have our heroine, Bailey, who is successful and hardworking, while still being genuine and relatable. She is also raising her 2 daughters. Fox makes a really sweet and sexy main man, who is a hardworking dad of 2 boys. She and Fox work together, but until now, haven’t really had much interaction, but during a plane ride, sparks fly. I thought all of their interactions were so sweet and adorable. They are two caring and loving people, trying to navigate figuring out their relationship as well as the struggles with working together in a corporate world. This was a fairly quick read, but everything about it just struck the perfect notes. I also loved that it was told through both POV so we could see what both Bailey and Fox were thinking. An absolutely wonderful book for anyone who wants a sprinkle of romance in their lives.
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I am always a fan of the author’s picture books, so when I had a chance to read her youth chapter book, I was so excited and she definitely did not disappoint. I thought she did a wonderful job of weaving together a delightful and amusing tale that children of all ages will enjoy. I do miss the illustrations from her picture books, but the author did an amazing job of creating a well written and vivid story. I absolutely loved all of the zany and fun characters she blended together. The interactions between Timmy and Hildegarde absolutely cracked me up and I found his Grandma a really fun and interesting character. I absolutely enjoyed this story and recommend it to anyone looking to read a cute and engaging story with fun messages for kids woven within.
This is the third book in the Nessie installment and it was just as adorable as the previous two. The author does a great job of creating a magical world for children in the everyday life. Craig and his sister Linda are on vacation in Canada, far away from Scotland and Nessie, but surprise, there is a secret channel connecting them! Craig and Linda have to help Nessie’s daughter, Princess Sheona, when she get trapped! They also make some new friends along the way. The author really does an amazing job of creating a vivid and fun world that children and adults will enjoy!
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This was my first novel by the author and I am definitely hooked! I can’t wait to check out the rest of his books! This was a fantastic kickoff to a new series; we meet True, a retired homicide detective, taking a private case that should be fairly straightforward. Instead, True has to deal with so many twists and curves throughout the novel. The author does a great job of drawing you in immediately and hooking you into the story. This is definitely a story that will hold your attention to the very last page and keep you enthralled. True has to wade through so many complex situations as well as multiple people trying to keep him from the truth. Definitely a must read for murder mystery fans.
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As a lover of history, this story was absolutely right up my alley. I thought the author did a great job of creating a historical fiction novel that was incredibly well written and researched. You absolutely feel like you back in the early 1800’s as our country is still finding its footing within the rest of the world. The author has created complex and well developed characters in Jed and Hannah. You absolutely will not want to put this book down until you have finished the very last page. The author definitely created a vivid and detailed story. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
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I have read shorter novellas from the author and so I was excited to read her debut novel. I was able to read the prequel first, and while it’s not necessary to enjoy this book, I highly recommend it to give you a better understanding of Xen and why her second chance is so important to her. I really enjoyed the multiple POV’s, it gave a lot of insight into what the other characters were thinking and feeling. Xen continues to be dynamic and intriguing heroine who you want to see succeed in everything she does. The author did a great job of combining fantasy, sci-fi, and romance into a storyline that you won’t want to stop reading until the end. I can’t wait until the next book comes out.
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I was thrilled to get to read the second installment in this series. I greatly enjoyed the first book, so getting to read this story was fantastic! I enjoyed getting to know Suki better and it was great to see her perspective of meeting Bethany, who was the main character in the first book. Suki is a great character and her relationship with Frank was electrifying and fast paced. The author does a great job of really transporting you back into the 1920’s and immersing you in the gangster and flapper lifestyle. Suki is a dancer who gets injured during a firefight and Frank comes to her rescue and then steps in when she can’t dance and pay her bills. Unfortunately he puts a lot of restrictions on her, which as an independent woman, Suki chaffs at. The author does a great job of drawing you in and creating characters you really care about and want to see succeed. This is definitely a great series that I highly recommend! I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
After reading the prequel, I couldn’t wait to dive into book one in this explosive series. I had a pretty good read on Riley and Cole from the prequel and so it just made everything that much more interesting to read in this story. The author does a great job of continuing the character development of all of the characters and she writes them in a way that feels relatable. The story continues to have a mix of humor, romance, and mystery all wrapped into one story. Definitely had me hooked until the final page and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. Definitely make sure to review the trigger warnings for the book!
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