Things are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A little boy who has an invisible magic wand. He can make thing speed up or slow down. His cousin Belinda also wants one. As soon as she gets hers an earthquake happens and they have to use their wands to speed up time to help them get out. It is a cute kids book, my little one loved it.
Return to Gallanvaig: Beyond A Quirk of Destiny by Catherine Greenall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely loved this book! This is the second book in the series. I will be going back and reading the first book. The characters are very well written. You find your heart beating super fast with anticipation of what’s to happen next when they are in a bind. This book also ends on a cliffhanger, I can’t see what happens next.
If I had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book. I recommend this book for all parents. It was a great short read. Sweet story of what we wish we could give our children all the time and not have to worry about it. Just know that their own magic lies within them, is something pretty magical on its own.
Gunner by T.J. Beach
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book I read from this author. I loved it! This is book 3 of 3, but could be easily read alone. The characters are fantastic. There are a few different story lines, but still easy to follow each story. The ending ended on a cliffhanger, so I’m eager to see if the author is going to release another book.
And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Susie’s mom doesn’t believe her death was an accident. She accepted her death but not the way she passed. After a year she is following several different leads from workers and friends. Figures out she might not have known her daughter as well as she thought. My first read from this author, it definitely will not be my last.
Order of Vespers by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Jasper is a teenager in high school. She doesn’t live a normal life, she has a special gift. She is a girl who you never know what she is going to do, super smart, and full of sass. She finds herself in trouble. She gets sent away after being accused of blowing things up and then she is on the run after her family dies in a fire. She eventually meets up with the Order of Vespers, try to maintain balance between good and evil. Will she find out who is after her? Ready for the next book to see how the story continues.
The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I got hooked from the very beginning of this book. All of the supernatural creatures exist together in this series. They live in a supernatural refuge masked as a hotel. Link and Ommily are faeries, one turns evil and the other is trying to protect everyone . I’m ready to read the next book in the series.
Grave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book of the series. After being sent to the academy, Makayla learns a lot about herself. She has hidden powers as well as hidden family secrets. With her power she learns to be a digger. A digger is someone that keeps the dead in the ground. There are some that do not think that a digger is necessary, but soon discover how much they are actually needed. This is a fun read and I cannot wait for the next book.
Hungry Business by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A young woman’s journey in the dating world after a nasty virus breaks out. Leaving most people as Zombies. She goes out on date after date hoping to find the one but each time it’s another one trying to pretend they are still human, when in reality they just “want her for her body.” She vows to never go out again but something always tugs at her to try one more time. There is a cat across the way that she always sees, she wonders who is human enough to still own the cat. It is a great quick read.
Ashes by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Loved this book. It is the first one in the series. It is a retelling of a classic with a twist. I cannot wait to read the next ones. Ashley your normal high school girl doesn’t have time for drama or anybody, she just wants to finish senior year. Her home life isn’t the greatest. Her stepmom bought a mortuary and spend the money that should be Ashley’s, her stepsisters are the worst.
Pop sensation Harry James has been ordered to go to high school or go to jail. He lands at Ashley’s school. He runs into her at her house when he ducks into the mortuary to hide from fans. Her stepsisters only want Harry for the fame. Along the way the two fall for each other. Can a bit of magic help them get the ending they both deserve?
Ashes of Sin and Stardust by Lindsay Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a steamy romance and also a very well written book. The characters are well developed. You will feel all the feels in this one. Rueben and Alice are perfect for each in this dark story. It does have some triggers.
Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I finished this book in a day. I could not put it down, I just had to know what happens next. Aimee is strong and is willing to do whatever it takes to protect her friends and family. When she stops an assassination attempt against Qadir, she is now the target. Qadir cannot believe he was saved by a woman but the thing he does known is that he wants her. They come from two very different lives, can they put their differences aside and find love?
Tale of a Body Thief by Kristy Centeno
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book of this series. This book hooks you from the beginning. I cannot wait for the next one to come out. This book has amazing word building and paints a very vivid picture on each page. Rovena is a demon hunter with the attitude to go with it. She has a challenge instead of killing a demon she has to keep one alive. Will she be able succeed?
Death & Mirrors: All Things Dark & Deadly, Book One by S.F. Benson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book. It is a darker spin on Alice in Wonderlond. Evaline wants to be the next great detective (Sherlock Holmes) and practice her magic. Her dad wants her to have nothing to do with and wants her to marry the guy next door who is 10 years older than her, when she has her eyes on an old friend Delbert. When a mysterious person comes and ask for help to get back an artifact, she is intrigued. She dives into an unknown world, where she discovers Dr. Death. Can she find the artifact and save the mirror world before it’s too late? I cannot wait for the next book to find out what happens next.
Blood & Vengeance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second instalment to this series. Like the first I loved every second of it.
While Greer is dealing with things in the underworld, this story focuses on Desiree and Theron. These two are dealing with the vampires still in New Orleans. A new vampire comes along to help, Jaxon. He wants to help rid them of all the bad vampires and learn how to survive without killing. Jaxon also has a witch, called the Mistress, that wants him back no matter the cost. I’m ready to see how this continues.
Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Both lead characters are very strong and determined in their journey. They have a kind of love that is real and is hard to navigate, just like any real relationship. This story has some twist and turns and makes you keep reading until you are finished.
The Wish-Eater by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book I could not stop ready. The author wrote these characters very well, we can tell how they are feeling and vividly see what they are doing. This one reminds me of an adult fairytale. The Wish-Eater comes into town and Elodie jumps at the chance to make a wish. She longs to be a mom. She has an obstacle to get through to make her wish come true, she learns so values along the way. I highly recommend this book.
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I personally loved this book from the very beginning. The characters are very well formed, I feel like I could visually see every person that was described. Greer is a strong woman, being thrown into this new world. Finding out who your real mom is has got to throw anyone for a loop. Theron is the man that Greer falls for and who also protects her and worships her. I am ready to read the rest of the series.
Claiming My Mate by Nicole Howl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story was fantastic! I’m always down for a werewolf romance. This story has action and romance. Lily has been held hostage for the past year by the soon to be Alfa’s family. Jason the soon to be Alfa comes home ready to take over and change thing his father has done until he sees Lily. There are so many things and obstacles that keep coming at them two. It keeps on turning the page to find out what happens next. I cannot wait for book two!
Seductively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Rhyann is leaving her small town to become a dancer in the big city. She has everything lined up, but as soon as she gets to Manhattan she realizes it’s going to cost her more than she realized. Rhyann takes a job at the hottest night club in town. She soon discovers that her boss is no other than the guy she had a one night stand with.
Mason is the kind of guy you don’t say “no” to. When he realized it was Rhyann dancing at his club, he would do anything to protect her not matter the cost. He tries to stay away from her to protect her from his world, but their worlds keep merging together.
The Billionaire’s Slave by Stacy-Deanne by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I personally loved this book. I got drawn in from the beginning, that I had to keep reading until I was done. This book has history, forbidden love, steam, action, and romance.
Falcon buys Penny to teach her how he wants things done. He ends up falling for her which is forbidden then. Will he risk it all for Penny?
Penny is super sweet, strong, and kind. She is also educated and not afraid to stand up to Falcon. Let’s see if their love can handle all the obstacles.
Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Anton is the heartthrob movie star and Elsa is best real estate agent around. They have so many ups and downs that it instantly gets you sucked into the story, because you just have to know what/ how they will react next.
This couple has what it takes to make it through anything. Anton proves he is a strong man and will be by Elsa’s side. Elsa learns that even with all the pain she endured and with what she put Anton through, he is the man for her.
Their love is real and makes you keep flipping page after page. I cannot wait until book three.
Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Loved this book. It is very easy and quick to read. In the beginning Caspian (Cass) thinks he is the unlovable guy from all his past trauma, who is also a multibillionaire running his uncles company, Archer Industries. His Uncle Preston tells him he to marry some one or he does not get to inherit the company. Paisley is our girl next door who is trying to juggle everything on own, including trying to pay for her moms medical care after her accident. She is also a girl from Cass’ former life. Paisley runs into Cass at the hospital and they form a plan to marry for a year and a day, so he can inherit his company and she can have her moms medical bills cared for. Will they be able to make it a year or did they get in over their heads?
Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the third book in the series. You can read alone but for everything to gone together, you need to read them all. It is very easy to read. There are ups and downs, twist and turns in this book, but that’s what makes it so good! Each character is amazing. The mafia women are the best!
Emiliana grows so much from the start to the end of this book. Stefano wants to be better than his family. The sparks between these two are crazy.
Broken Chains by Karina Kantas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book may cause triggers for it has extreme violence and sexual situations. I personally loved this book, the author made you feel what she felt. The way this book was wrote it was extremely hard to put down.
Liz is working her first assignment in the field when she gets abducted and put through the worst torture of her life.
Alex is in the organization she was spying on. Will he be the one that swoops in to save her or the one that is doing the torturing?
I highly recommend this book. Amazing page turner. Again this may cause some people triggers.
Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Loved this book. It is very easy and quick to read. In the beginning Caspian (Cass) thinks he is the unlovable guy from all his past trauma, who is also a multibillionaire running his uncles company, Archer Industries. His Uncle Preston tells him he to marry some one or he does not get to inherit the company. Paisley is our girl next door who is trying to juggle everything on own, including trying to pay for her moms medical care after her accident. She is also a girl from Cass’ former life. Paisley runs into Cass at the hospital and they form a plan to marry for a year and a day, so he can inherit his company and she can have her moms medical bills cared for. Will they be able to make it a year or did they get in over their heads?
The Box: A Greek Gods Urban Fantasy Romance by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the fourth book and in this series. It is just as addictive as all the others. I continue to love these characters more and more. Each character continues to grow through out. Vanessa has another mission from Alfie to complete. As always she goes and get the job done.
I highly recommend this series to everyone. It just enough romance and paranormal in it. You will be hooked.
Wild Desire by Toya Richardson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is book one of the series. It was a really good read. You can predict a bit what will happen but it will not stop you from turning each page to find out what happens. This book is different from other shifter books. Elias is a deer shifter. Mila moves away and after a few years she feels a tug calling her home. She has a connection to the animals and a bit more. Ready to read book two.
The Bow by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This series gets better and better. I love these characters that Hazel has brought to life. This series picks up where the last one left off. Vanessa is giving a mission by the Queen but gets taken to the invisible palace (Upperworld) by Aroz before she is able to complete the mission. This installment follows more of Aroz relationship with Vanessa. I am excited to say that there is another book coming soon!
Fight for It by Amy L. Gale
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Alyssa “Lys” is recently divorced and is starting over with her real estate business. Her brothers best friend Ray moves back to town after he retires from Boxing. He opens back up the Kraken and gets Alyssa’s help. Romance blooms between the two. Ray gets a chance to fight again, but will it destroy his relationship with Alyssa or make them stronger?
I loved this book! It is a very quick easy read. It’s the first I’ve read from this author. I cannot wait for more.
