A Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
A Pig and A Poke By Tricia Gardella
5 Stars
Read this with my littles and they enjoyed it. Lots of laughs and giggles and talk about catching the pig. Angela reminds me of my own daughter being very determined. I liked this book a lot and look forward to reading it again with the kids. Definitely going to keep an eye out for more books by this Author!
Good Things Take Time: A picture book about learning patience by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Good Things Take Time: A Picture book about learning patience
By Suzanna Lynn
5 Stars
Very cute book! Loved the illustrations and storyline! Buddy is so adorable. This was read with my littles age 4, 3 and 1 yr old. My older 2 liked it and asked questions, the one year old liked to point at pictures in the book. One of the pages says “I knew I was different, but Momma taught me that God made me different, and that I’m special” I loved that part because I try to show my kids that being different is ok.
Great read
G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
G is for Gossamer by Miss Whitaker
5 stars
Very beautifully illustrated! Love the words and loved how my girls tried repeating them when I said them. They were super excited about the pictures as well. I liked how it had the definition of each word at the end of the book.
Kaleidoscope was my favorite.
The Human Mating Site Box Set 1 : A Steamy, Dating Humour Novella’s 1-4 by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Human Mating Site, Complete Series (The Human Mating Site Series) by B.L. Wilde
5 Stars
13 books in 1 and I enjoyed the different stories very much. Each story is different and fun! I’m not into much romcom but this was a very fun read to get me out of my current reading stump. I love Bella the main character and felt some of the things she got into. Not sure I have a favorite Male character, but it was fun reading how she gets through the dating game.
Blood & Ravens by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Blood & Ravens By A.D Brazeau
5 Stars
Great read although from the start the cover changed on my kindle and I almost thought I picked up the wrong book lol
First, I never knew there was really something called A Casket Girl, and it seems it was a real thing, basically a girl brought from France to Marry aka A casquette girl. On that note it took this story and transformed it into something more fascinating and exceptional to keep my wanting more.
Greer the FMC was awesome, and I felt that she was more Intune to a lot of what is going on and special right from the start. Everyone else in the beginning on the boat seemed a bit naive and excited for the new life they were going into. I liked the suspense and shows how things don’t always go as planned.
I always give out too much info when talking about a book and spoilers, but I usually keep it simple when I feel like I’m bursting. I am looking forward to buying the next book and reading more by this author.
Glass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Glass Houses
By Sinister Styx
As a former DV survivor, books with Domestic Violence and Cheating is not my cup of tea, overall this book was a good story just not my favorite and only due to the DV and stuff.
I liked the story, some things did trigger my anxiety but it is realistic. The doubt, the love and revenge and the regret that comes with it for a slight moment.
Just shows how far someone is willing to go in revenge. This was also a very short book
Falling for a Star in the City: A Hockey Romance by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Falling for a Star in the City: A Hockey Romance
By Krysten Lindsay Hager
I loved this book!!! I really didn’t think I would to much as it started out slow, the story as a whole was great!! It was relatable as most of us feel like we don’t live up to what our parents wanted and yet we are still out here doing it every day. When Paige’s show is on hold due to another actor she goes to intern for a bit, broke up with her struggling rockstar boyfriend and just feels lost in life. Shortly after the breakup her ex is signed with a label and the songs are all about her but has been changed from the love songs he wrote to breakup and not so nice.
Things start to look up, she is doing great at her new job, she made a new friend, but is also torn between her ex and new friend. It was a very good read.
Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery By Lois Wickstrom
5 Stars
Cute book for the kids especially as we introduce Science to them. This is a must read with littles, mine always loves books by Lois Wickstrom and we continue to enjoy them over and over.
Dinopotamus is very caring towards the kids and I love how he keeps them warm at naptime with the “warm spot”. Perfect for our bedtime/naptime routine
The Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Orange Forest Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom and Lucrecia Darling
Lois Wickstrom does it again!! We absolutely love her books.
I read this with my kids for bedtime and our usual daily reading. I love mystery books and think this is a cute fun way to see if my kids get into it as well.
There are 3 mysteries stories to read all with adventures, fun and family. We enjoyed Gregory and his family very much. 3 books in one to make it even better!!
The Mystery of the Missing Meteor Fields Carrots
The Mystery of the Haunted Amusement Park
The Clue in the Airwhale Art
Discovering Desire by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Discovering Desire By Alyndra Quinn
4 Stars
Going to start off by saying its 4 stars because I didn’t realize this was a series when I chose to read it. Also, I haven’t been into the whole world of BDSM even though I like spice sometimes. I will say it’s an awesome book, great story and very very informative lol. This book had some good twist, and the characters are just as good! I have added the first two books of the series to my TBR list and will buy them on my next book haul.
I am looking forward to reading more of Alyndra Quinn Books especially the first two to this series.
Love Rinkside by G.K Brady
5 stars
Loved the storyline, very cute romantic read. I though the beginning was funny and cute and would lead to somewhere, especially when they got caught by the cops not once but twice!!!
Drew seems like he is hooked on work and hockey, Katie is on a manhating mission due to the fact that she has been unlucky, and her last boyfriend used her for his own personal reasons.
Both are falling for each other but not sure how the other one feels. Of course, I’m not going to ruin it and tell how it ends but this book definitely had me in my feels. Funny, cute and all the right romance to make it a perfect cozy read.
In the Midst of Omens by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In the Midst of Omens By Nicole Bailey
5 Stars
The cover of this book caught me, and I love it. Now for the story part. I have never heard the story of Gilgamesh and this is to be a retelling or basically based off his story. I felt it was slow at first and it is very much into world building (which I love btw). Gilgamesh is the king of Uruk, has mortal and god blood and because of this he is very powerful, strong, and wins all the time. Then you have Enkidu who was created by the Gods. I wasn’t very fond of Inanna but I also felt that there should have been more about her and maybe I would of liked her just a little although in my book she wasn’t a good person. Maybe just more to her story. Shamat is an awesome character and I love her!!
I haven’t ever read a book by Nicole Bailey before but I loved how she told this story and am actively seeking out others of hers as well. I also cant wait to read book 2!!
Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol
5 Stars
This book is absolutely cute and perfect!! Especially for us as we are about to have a huge family reunion this fall and my kids feel just like Rocky did in the beginning of the book. When I came across this and we read it together they enjoyed it very much.
Rocky is worried a bit about the reunion because he won’t know anybody and as he meets family, he hasn’t seen for a while or has never met. Grandma Rigby is running family games and Rocky already seems unsure about joining or dislikes some of the games like eggs since he doesn’t like them. He then speaks up about a game he does know and uses ideas to help the family and makes a new friendship with his cousin.
We loved this just as much as we love all of Terri Sabol’s books
Opposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Opposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom
4 Stars
Cute read for my little ones, great learning opportunity about opposites and it created more talk after the book and questions with my 4 yr old on opposites for the day. Fun examples, good storyline and always great illustrations.
We Love Lois Wickstrom books
Flying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Flying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom
4 Stars
Soara in introduced with her friends Lulu and Zanie where she does EVERYTHING with them. Except at recess, she flies!!! When the bell rings she has to be back in time for class.
Very Cute and imaginative story. My daughter M loved it cause she says she can do those things too. Loved the illustrations
One Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
One Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper
4 stars
On Maddy’s 17th birthday her grandmother gifted her a DNA kit to find out more about her heritage. After reluctantly not turning it in right away she finally does and finds out she is 25% Villain!! Maddy thinks its a typo but then she keeps getting calls and emails from someplace called VDA. Maddy confided in her best friend Leo and after taking a quiz where Leo answers jokingly to all the answers and Maddy answers honestly, Leo disappears the next day and nobody but Maddy, her mom and grandmother remember him.
This book is filled with 2nd chances, sweet, fun, family and a whole lot of love. I won’t ruin the ending, but it is a great read and I can’t wait for my daughter to start it after her current read.
Percy’s Brides: A Double Trouble Romance by Ivy Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Percy’s Brides: A double Trouble Romance
By Ivy Hart
5 Stars
It’s been a long time since I have read Mail order bride story and never have, I read one where there is 2!! Loved this book, it was a joy to read. Percy a shop owner in a small town and single, has everyone including his mother asking him when he will settle down. Including talking about mail order brides. One day Clara walks in fresh off the train to discuss his proposal…. One he didn’t make. Elenor his mother had put in a ad for a bride and Clara responded. After a week of getting to know each other and not making any plans in comes Amelia who has also responded to an ad by his sister Lila.
The issues is 2 mail order brides and 1 groom who just wants everyone to be happy. Percy came up with the idea of getting to know both of them and letting them decide. Clara wants to stay even if it isnt with Percy, she was a teacher in her former town and would love to build a school there. Clara sold her shop to marry Percy and started a Seamstress shop in a room of Percy’s place.
Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane By Terri Sabol
5 Stars
Our family absolutely loves the Oscar and Emmy books!!! They are always cute and informative as well as captivating enough for the littles to pay attention to the story.
This one there is a Hurricane coming and the family has to prepare for disaster. They pack an emergency kit for them and the cats, spend the night in the basement to keep safe and end up having to leave the next day due to an evacuation.
My 9yr old loves these and loves to read them out loud to me
The Big Book of Booper Snoots by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Big Book of Booper Snoots By Suzanna Lynn
5 Stars
Such a cute and interesting book, my two daughters and I loved it as our goodnight book the other day. We split this into two nights as they fell asleep.
We loved how it went through A-Z and had a pic for everyone to guess at first and then fun facts. Enjoyed the little facts at the bottom of the page that turned into mini side conversations with my daughter. Bella (9) loved the Hippopotamus one and we ended up watching a documentary on Hippos the next day. Book even had some Wacky Facts in there!!
Definitely a must read with the other kiddos when they want to read it and I am also thinking about using it for our homeschooling with the 2 little ones for their ABC’s
Thanks, Suzanna, for a awesomely cute book!!
Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
5 Stars
Two best friends go on a healing trip that was previously taken over 30 years ago when they were younger around the world. Kate attempted suicide and survived after several things have happened in her life one her Ex and his wife are pregnant and the board of the company she created fired her. Lydia needs to take care of someone as she is now a retired teacher, widowed and her daughter is off to college. Both are unsure of their future and what to do next, so they go on a trip Lydia is hoping to save her friend and Kate is just getting by and trying to let go.
I absolutely loved this book! For someone who has dealt with depression I think it made it more emotional for me at times.
Productivity is Power 2: For Creative, Business, and Other Professionals by Hillary Rettig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Productivity is Power 2 By Hillary Rettig
5 Stars
I procrastinate a lot! Not in my work life but in my personal life. Way to much for my comfort and always wait till the last minute and then I’m the crazy lady rushing to make it. Then there is the me that is ready 24hrs before and has the car, snacks etc. all ready before morning. I was trying to find balance is all of it! Work, Home etc. Especially since I WFM. I’m just trying to find my balance and I feel like Hillary helped me. I’m still working on it but taking everything in and a day at a time. This was my first time reading one of her books and it also led me to her website to check her out.
I’m a note taker and list maker so I started using ideas from the first day. This was the perfect book to get me back into my daily routine that worked well for me. Practical and well written, it gave me the motivation to do more and be more productive even when I was in my slump days or having a rough day, I’m always scared to step out of my comfort zone, and this gave me hope to continue to do so and do more. Taking the tips I’ve learned and showing my 18 yr old and my mom to help them as well.
A Cold Day in Hell by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A Cold Day in Hell by Noami Valkyrie
5 Stars
Haddassah is an Angel probation on Earth as a punishment for helping her brother. She is living with his family and isn’t trying to be social and except them, mainly because she will be going home to Heaven and because they are demons. When Mal her brother asks her to try more Haddassah decides to try with Mal’s friend Jezebel who is living in the guest house and seems to be secluding herself as well. Haddassah shows up thinking she will be sent on her way by Jezebel and she can say she at least tried. Until later that night when Jezebel notices she has been found and needs to run again, Haddassah joins her on the journey to help. Only for Jezebel to be kidnapped by her ex-fiancé Devland a necromancer.
Great story, fast read for me but I enjoyed it all the same.
I don’t normally read books in a series that I haven’t read from book #1, a I liked this. It showed love and loyalty for family, and I am big on that! I will definitely go back and read the first 4 books soon.
A Cold Day in Hell by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A Cold Day in Hell by Noami Valkyrie
5 Stars
Haddassah is an Angel probation on Earth as a punishment for helping her brother. She is living with his family and isn’t trying to be social and except them, mainly because she will be going home to Heaven and because they are demons. When Mal her brother asks her to try more Haddassah decides to try with Mal’s friend Jezebel who is living in the guest house and seems to be secluding herself as well. Haddassah shows up thinking she will be sent on her way by Jezebel and she can say she at least tried. Until later that night when Jezebel notices she has been found and needs to run again, Haddassah joins her on the journey to help. Only for Jezebel to be kidnapped by her ex-fiancé Devland a necromancer.
Great story, fast read for me but I enjoyed it all the same.
I don’t normally read books in a series that I haven’t read from book #1, a I liked this. It showed love and loyalty for family, and I am big on that! I will definitely go back and read the first 4 books soon.
Italian American by Luigina Vecchione
5 Stars
This book pulled at my heart strings, which hasn’t been done in a while. This is a sequel but can be read as a standalone. (I didn’t read the first one but want to now) This is the story of Mariella and Jack and her going to America to live her life with her husband, the book starts out with Elisa and Olivia their daughters visiting Mariella in her home and recording her story. Mariella tells how she left her family in Italy and how they came to America in a boat, how she met his family and lived. I was sad for her because of the homesickness, but also for how her mother-in-law treated her, how the ladies she was introduced to be her friends treated her and how lonely she was.<br /><br /> Mary started making her own friends and even stood up to the doctors when her daughter was sick. She also started sticking up for herself. I was very proud of her and the way she made her life. <br />Mary’s father became ill and she took the girls back to Italy to see him and stayed several weeks. Jack her husband was fearful they weren’t going to return because of what people were saying to him. More his mom who never seemed to like his wife and also his ex fiance who was trying to wedge her way back in. <br />I absolutely loved this book, although I did feel like towards the end it was a tad bit rushed but ended in a very nice way (won’t spoil it for ya lol)
Will You Pretend Marry Me by Christi Barth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Will You Pretend Marry Me-By Christi Barth
5 stars
Absolutely loved this and thought it was such a cute story. Gave me Hannah Montana vibes but for adults!
Kaia a famous popstar hangs up her wig and all her fame to finish her teaching certification as a Music Teacher in a small-town Swan Cove as her real identity Abigal Dilworth. Aside from her best friend and Personal Assistant nobody really knows her true identity. The Principal and Vice Principal Everett Reynolds have to know to let her teach there and they signed a NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) to keep it a secret.
During her time there the Main music teacher went on Maternity leave, Abigail also has multiple run ins with, which doesn’t always turn out the best and they seem to have feelings, but both feel they shouldn’t.
Her Friend Zara who she owes everything to for helping her get her first singing gig in the beginning uses Kaia’s wig and vehicle to go check out rehab places and suddenly Kaia has to make a return and even needs the help Everett of as her fake fiancé to save her reputation and career. She is torn between both lives and needs to make a choice soon.
I got the feeling that as Abigail she just wanted to belong somewhere and have friends. She seems to be making them and enjoying it knowing her time might be short as she doesn’t know if she will ever return to her life as Kaia or stay Abigail the Music Teacher.
I don’t want to spoil the rest but this is an absolute must read especially if you loved Hannah Montana (I had 2 girls who loved her, so we know who she is). Great Enemies to lovers
The Better Man by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Better Man by Laurie L.C Lewis
5 stars
After 5 years Laramee Stone returns home because her parents are looking into selling the Ranch. Laramee ran into Jamie Cannon along the way, he is the realtor that was asked to come check out the homestead. Laramee does not want to sell but she is not sure what it really is that she wants to do with it. Both have a past that has a sad tale and both need to learn to trust. After making a bet that Jamie couldn’t last a week as a hand and both working together to make necessary repairs to the land it seems they both are developing feelings. There seems to be a few things in the mix that’s holding them back. Sutton, an ex-fiancé of Laramee and the area sheriff is still in love with her and wants to rekindle what was lost, then there is the fact of both Laramee and Jamie’s tragic past, along with the sale of the ranch.
Loved the book and gave it 5 stars as Laurie L.C Lewis told a charming story of two people who have family that loves them and needing to heal and be loved. This is book 2 of the Silver Buckle and I am looking forward to reading the 1st one soon.
Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Cute and informative book!
Charlie and Abby volunteered at the shelter, reading to cats. After their first day, they talked to mom about fostering cats, after explaining to the twins what it would entail they agreed to do it.
The kids took care of 4 day old kittens with the help of their Cats Oscar and Emmy for the next 12 weeks feeding them, teaching them how to use the litter box, etc…. At 12 weeks, they started interviewing families and got to choose which families take them home.
It would be a perfect book to read to kiddos and explain how fostering works out.
It’s definitely a great book.
Drag Me Down by Landra Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Drag Me Down
By Landra Graf
5 star
Drag and Bridget the two main characters have a lot of deep history and love that goes way back. Drag was betrayed and framed by Bridget and throughout the book doesn’t know the truth. Now after 12 years Bridget needs to team up with Drag and his gang to take town someone before it is to late.
This had a lot of loyalty on each side and family like atmosphere when it comes to the main characters when it comes to their gangs. I loved the dual POV and getting to see each side’s feelings towards another after all these years.
Amese of Animalis by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Borosa Legacy Book 1 is a great read I read with my daughter together and she loved it. Amese is a teen who is about to start her training to become the next potentate but doesn’t seem so sure she wants be the next potentate.
Amese takes lessons to change into animal form and live like they do until her lesson is learned and she can return to her body. She has become a pelican, a wolf and a badger
One of the conversations with her mother I loved a lot. Her mother told her that if she was going to quit, it needed to be after a good day of training not a bad one. That is was easy to quit when something is hard.
Seems like not everyone wants to see her succeed and something is going on. The book was getting good and left us on a cliffhanger. I cant wait for the next book!!
Mistaken Identity by Stephanie R. Caffrey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Mistaken Identity By: Stephanie R. Caffrey
4 Star Review
Mistaken Identity was action packed from the start and never a dull moment. Stephanie R. Caffrey kept me captivated throughout the whole book.
Evie aka Evelyn found herself in a situation at the airport that kept her from her next destination to Greece. When she bumped into someone accidently and they switched identical bags she was on a race to get hers back. While running to track down her bag Evie ran into Patrick Miller P.I who mistook her for the girl he was looking for that was running from a Crime Family. Both eventually work together with the help of James, Patrick’s roommate and Business partner so that Evie can go home. There was some betrayal throughout the book with people Patrick thought they could trust.
Again, Action packed with a romance that had them back and forth with a uncertainty that had me rooting for the both of them to win in this whole situation. Loved how the story was written and the characters were introduced and brought together. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
