Everwood County Plantation by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The only thing that would have made this book better would be for it to have been longer! I love the passion and fire in the characters. Zenni is so strong and knows what she wants. Colton is frustrating and head strong. This is such a sweet fast paced romance. Awesome writing style and will definitely be reading more from this author!
The Wolf’s Shadow by Cecilia Dominic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What an overall interesting book this is. It is a great, unique way to look at an oversaturated genre. The scientific outlook gave it all a different perspective.
I did find the book to have quite a slow start. The author really sets the scene and builds everything up but it meant that it made for a slower read. It did pick up about half way through which is when I felt the story really got going.
I enjoyed the characters, especially the MC. She was so easy to connect with and get behind. This is a great story and I am looking forward to the rest of the series.
Everwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire Romance by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Everwood Plantation is a quick and fun read for lovers of the enemies to lovers trope. Zenni is a florist trying to stop the demolition of the plantation her family is from, by billionaire Colton Sage. I liked the banter between the two characters. It was definitely entertaining. I do think that the characters could use some fleshing out. She’s selfish and he’s immature which meant I found it difficult to root for them. It’s hard to root for a couple when you don’t really feel a connection to either character. That being said, I think this book is a quick and fun read for people that love romance. Enjoy!
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a really cute and fun children’s book with beautiful, colourful illustrations. Caspian’s Grandpa gives him a know-it-all pencil for his unbirthday. As we navigate the story with Caspian we see him do things to help people all whilst trying to find out what adventure the know-it-all pencil wants him to go on. This is a fun book that will get children thinking about doing good deeds for others.
Unabridged by Melinda De Ross
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a fun romantic comedy that had me laughing out loud a few times. I’ve read books by this author before and found her writing light hearted and easy to read an again I found that with this book. The characters were relatable and I enjoyed reading about them. I think it was obvious that Angelina still had feelings for Blade and I could feel the connection that they had during their interactions. They did have chemistry and the author wrote the sex scenes well in my opinion.
I would definitely recommend this book and I am looking forward to reading more from this author again in the future.
Unabridged by Melinda De Ross
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is fun romance story that was entertaining from start to finish. I thought it was lighthearted and easy to read and a great way to pass a few hours.
The characters were interesting. They had strong chemistry and I loved that there was the tension between them from their history.
The Book is well written. You could see the development the whole way through. Although this book is part of a series it can be read as a standalone. I will definitely be reading rhe rest of the series.
The Cruiser by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a really good read and a fantastic introduction to a new author! I knew from the very first page that it was going to be one of those books that once you start reading then you can’t stop and I was right. I loved the characters probably the first time I have read a book with two very dominant main characters and it was so fun to read about them. Another huge plus fir this book was the authors beautiful descriptions of the settings, I definitely want to visit Monaco now she makes it sounds absolutely amazing!
I really do highly recommend this story, it was a fantastic romance read with some very steamy moments! It’s well written and was a pure joy to read. I am very excited to read more from this author again in the future.
The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a really eye opening and moving story. Set in time gone by it shows the struggles that a young woman had to go through in order to give herself a better life out of poverty.
The story is so well written that the reader feels transported in time to that era. It feels like you are following Margaret around and living her life as she experiences it.
This story is a beautiful inspiring story filled with emotion that keeps the reader gripped. You experience first hand the pain of losing someone you love to war and the devastation that follows as Margaret trys to rebuild her life in a time when it wasn’t easy for a woman to be strong and independent.
Sashimi by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The town of Treacle is the centre of attention again, but this time for a completely different reason, it has become a ghost town, there is nobody living there anymore thanks to the mutants prowling the shoreline. The mutants which are attacking anyone they see, whose victims screams you can hear, but who are never seen again and the worst part is that the virus mutating them is now heading inland.
The only ones brave enough to stay in Treacle now are the researchers based there, they are desperately trying to find a cure for those affected, but the only thing they are sure of is that some mutations are worse than others.
As cases increase and people keep disappearing, something has to give and so a radical decision is made and a plan is put into place to try and find the answers humanity so desperately needs. So a General and his team set out to do just that, however their reigning theory of terrorism is not one that the rest of the crew share, they believe that it is Mother Nature who is behind it all.
As the team encounter issue after issue, will they be able to find their answers, or will the decision they made be the wrong one? This is a horrifying tale with plenty of adventure throughout, as time runs out for the human population and the mutants which feed upon them, keeping you enthralled hook, line and sinker.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
PREORDER 
Taylor is barely holding her anxiety at bay. With scales growing on her body and shocking magic now at her command, the teacher flees after being outed by a student and attacked by an angry mob. And after arriving at a safehouse on a farm in Ireland for training and protection, she feels unprepared for her first mission to neutralize an explosive threat.
Vietnam vet Maximilian Hurley subdues his demons with drink. So when the troubled pilot loses his play to a mysterious fire, and an Unhidden agent comes to Australia to recruit him, he doesn’t have much to lose. Teaming up with Anna, the tough-talking Aussie battles through his PTSD as they save Cork from a devastating bombing.
As the group of talents grows to a core crew of six, Anna and Max discover there’s little peace as a coalition of xenophobic extremists rises against those with Unhidden Blood. And now their combined superpowers might be the only thing standing in the way of their total extermination…
Can Anna, Max, and the squad stem a tsunami of chaos and death?
Reigning Hearts: The Complete Series by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This entire series is absolutely a must read!
If you want an emotional roller coaster, with all the feels and more, this is the series for you.
I don’t think this author could write a book i didn’t like. From page 1 i am immersed in what will be a story that takes me on a journey. Each character feels like a friend and I find a little of myself in each one.
The Wolf’s Shadow by Cecilia Dominic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this fantasy story. This is a newer author for me which I enjoyed her writing style as well as her attention to details that made the story engaging and hard to put down. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the characters. They are relatable, strong, supportive characters that I enjoyed watching grow throughout the story. This is a story that took me on an adventure of a wolf disease that is taking over. The question is can Joanie end this disease before she is the next victim? I enjoyed where the story took me and the twists and turns that had me coming back for more. This is a story that is full of fantasy and is fast paced. I enjoyed how easy this story is to read and entertaining. This is a great story that filled my afternoon with fantasy. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
The Curse of a Faeblood by M.K. Lorber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this fantasy story. This is my first book by this author. I enjoyed their writing style as well as their attention to details that made the story come to life. I enjoyed how I was pulled into the story from the beginning. This is a fast paced, engaging story about Gavyn and Ember and their adventure of finding family and a passion that could break hearts. They are great characters that made the story for me. I enjoyed how the characters are connectable and kept me turning pages. They had great growth throughout which made the story easy to read. There is alot going on in this story but I enjoyed how the author kept me coming back for more. This is a great well written story that I highly recommend.
Review by @bjwagner
The Curse of a Faeblood by M.K. Lorber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a wonderful fantasy story. A romance with Ember and Gavyn that went from enemies to lovers. Ember’s just trying to survive and ends up getting caught by Gavyn. He has her help his sister. There is plenty of action, intrigue, magic and more within the story. The secondary characters are plenty. Ember is a survivor. Basically starving, she can still kick guard butt. Her mom is murdered so she wants to find out who did it and needs help. Because she is caught, it takes the longer way to get there. I found the plot had a few choppy spots but overall it was easy to follow and very engaging. The characters were well-developed. It felt like a fantasy world. You could feel the magic around you. The descriptions were vivid enough that it was easy to visualize the story as you went along. A fun story for fantasy lovers.
Satan’s Devils has been one of my favorite MC series. It was the first one I started on. Targeting Dart has been so much fun to listen to on audio. I have enjoyed listening to this pair since book 1. They have the perfect voices for these books. You hear the sultry; the lustiness; the gruffness; and all the other feelings. It makes the story even better to hear and experience aloud. The author writes terrific stories with characters that are so unique. They each have their own character. The narrators can bring them each to life and the best part is that they do several of them in the readings. I love this book because I got all I loved in an audio book: great story, fun narrators, and characters that kick butt. Highly recommend.
The Wolf’s Shadow by Cecilia Dominic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Now here is an interesting take on Lycsnthropy! This is not your average werewolf story this is most definitely al well researched medical thriller mystery Fantasy all rolled into one!
This book starts with a fire that has destroyed the lab of a very promising scientist (joanie) who was just looking for a cure for chronic lycanthropy syndrome, a genetic disorder triggered by a virus.
lost and overwhelmed losing her life’s work, she then is notified that shes inherited property in the ozarks from her grandfather who is missing but presumed dead… she thinks she can find some refuge here in a place from her childhood but instead she finds complex relationships, deception, Mystery, missing people, drama, friendships, chemistry, danger and so much more.
This book was pretty good, if you find yourself struggling in the first part keep going the story will pull you in and then you won’t be able to put it down! 4/5
Unabridged by Melinda De Ross
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this book. At the very least I’d get some laughs as it was described as a romantic comedy. Not that I had any doubts, but I was pleasantly surprised.
Angelina had a secret. It was the reason she ended things with Blade. She made a sacrifice for him because of her love for him. The only problem is, she didn’t tell Blade the reason. Why is that a problem you ask? Well now Blade is her boss and he still thinks she’s cold hearted. Will these two rekindle their love now that they spend time together again or is all hope lost?
I enjoyed this book. I got a few good laughs! The characters were great and I loved their interactions. If you’re in the mood for a light romance with some laughs, this is definitely for you!
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The-Know-It-All-Pencil (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom is a fun children’s read about a magical pencil and the adventures it leads to.
The book begins on “Caspian’s UnBirthday,” not having read the other books in the series, I’m not quite sure what day he celebrates his “UnBirthday,” or even exactly what it is. To get the full story for yourself and the children I would suggest reading the whole series or at least the book detailing what an “UnBirthday” is.
That being said, this is a very cute, imaginative story. It also has very colorful and appealing illustrations that help the reader travel through Caspian’s adventure along with him. This book has magic, adventure, and even shows instances of kindness by helping others. I also liked that everyone and everything Caspian encountered no matter the age, skin color, gender, ability, or animal type was treated with the same degree of helpful kindness.
This short read was really enjoyable and I think it would inspire children to want to go on a similar scavenger style hunt themselves. I’m excited to share it with my grandchildren. It would be great for children 4 to 6.
Unabridged by Melinda De Ross
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book I have read from this author and now she has a new fan. I love second chance romance but this story exceeded all my expectations. This is the second book in the lovestruck series and it was so good I could not stop reading until the end. It only took me a few hours to devour this addictive story. I can’t wait to see who she writes about next.
Angelina loves working for a really popular magazine company. She is so excited to pitch a new idea to her boss but when she goes into his office it’s not him. Angelina is shocked that it is her ex Blade now. Blade is her new boss and she doesn’t know what to do. They quickly get to know each other all over again. Angelina still has feelings for him but after all what she has done will he as well? Will Angelina finally find what she has been looking for or will she walk away once again?
Reigning Hearts: The Complete Series by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reigning Hearts: The Complete Series (Books 1-5) by K.G. Fletcher
This is a great collection of stand alone reads. They all will pull you right in.
Run to the Sea (1)
This is a great emotional 2nd chance romance.
This is Thomas (Cappy) and Emeline’s (Em) story. These two grew up as best friends until college got in the way and Thomas left, causing them to lose touch. When he returns home after his grandfather’s passing he sees Em.
Em is surprised to see Cappy after so many years. Seeing each other has caused some old feelings to rise. Em is now a painter and does some beautiful work. The more time they spend reminiscing the closer they get. Can these two possibly reconnect and have something?
I really loved this story, my emotions were all over the place. There are some twists and turns as they go through the memories. Cappy was great, he was super sweet and a very sensitive man, he was feeling guilty for not staying in touch with his grandfather. Em was beautiful and talented. You could feel their connection coming right off the pages.
Stars fall from the sky (2)
My emotions were all over the place during this read, laughing, crying, sobbing mess. This is Ginger and Jonathan’s story. Both of them have tragic pasts that they are trying to move forward from. My heart absolutely broke for Ginger, I was emotionally drained. Ginger has her best friend’s wedding that brings her close to what changed her whole life, the ocean. This is where she meets Jonathan. They start out as friends but soon feelings start to develop.
Can Ginger ever be happy again? Can a person have more than one soul mate?
Both characters were great although Jonathan frustrated me at times, he was so stubborn. You can’t help but be captivated by their story. These two helped each other heal and we get a HEA. There is so much more to this great read, you will love it.
A Sun So Bright (3):
It’s New Years eve and Fiona is at a party with her best friend Petra and her husband. She is the only one alone and finds herself thinking about her father and the one that got away. Petra has set Fiona up in the past which turned out to be a disaster so she refuses to let her do it again. Coming into a lot of money, men are intimidated by her.
Where was her forever when she needed him most?
When she finds a seat in the hotel bar she meets a bartender that happens to recognize her from another evening that she is trying to forget. Chris remembers Fiona and is glad to see her again, she is beautiful. When she invites him back to her place he is surprised, at what Fiona offers him, pretend to be her boyfriend. Needing the money he accepts.
Can they convince everyone they are a couple? Will they be able to keep their hearts out of it?
Overall I really enjoyed this story, both Fiona and Chris have a connection when it comes to their fathers. Fiona is the classic spoiled rich princess, but Chris is exactly what she needed to ground her. There were some twists and turns and emotional moments. Their story really pulled me in and I didn’t want to stop until I was done. The ending was perfect, I loved it.
I’ll See You Again (4):
I was excited to get Nicky’s story. Nicky is a wedding planner and Mac (Reid) is a famous rockstar. When these two meet there are instant sparks and the chemistry comes right off the pages. Mac invites Nicky to New York for the band’s world tour kick off. When things take a twist
and Nicky finds herself in the headlines
Will the headlines cause Mac to leave Nicky or will Mac lose NIcky?
Overall I really enjoyed this read. We get some steamy moments and the bantering was great. All of the secondary characters were great, it was like a reunion with some of them. This book can be read as a stand alone. Rock star romance is one of my favorite genres, I really enjoyed this book and this series.
A Cold Creek Christmas (5):
Boy the description wasn’t kidding when it said that Amber hates Christmas. You definitely find that out within the first few pages. She has a pub in a small town that celebrates Christmas every year. She opens up her ovens to a good friend that needed to finish her gingerbread house. This is where Amber meets Giovanni, and lets just say the sparks flew instantly.
Giovanni has moved to town with his daughter to take over his grandmother’s business. When he meets Amber he is instantly attracted to her. When his grandmother shares Amber’s story he can’t help but want to open his heart and home up to her.
Will they get a Christmas miracle and a HEA?
Overall I really enjoyed this read, my emotions were all over the place. The author does a great job of pulling you in with her writing. All of the characters added a great element to the story.
Reviewed by @mab54615
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Dahlia always finds trouble, or it finds her. It doesn’t really matter because there it is. Dahlia is fighting the apocalypse. We have dragons and other mysterious creatures coming out of the shadows. Dahlia’s kicking ass while trying to save humanity. I have read this series from the beginning and also listened to it on audiobook. Audiobook has made it come to life. Dahlia is a sassy, saucy character that you can feel when you listen to the audio. The narrator knows just how to read the story. It was full of life, action and excitement, with a dash of romance. What a terrific series that I’ll miss. I think everyone should listen to this series.
Unabridged by Melinda De Ross
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is an amazing example of everything that is ment to be will be. I absolutely love how Melinda not only shows that things happen in life that we can’t control but that love can happen despite all odds. Blade and Angelina are two amazing characters that will make you gush and laugh maybe even get teary. I loved reading about them get through life with all its ups and downs. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good romantic comedy. I even finished it in one day!
Melodie Boxset by Laura Rossi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a fun box set to read. I really enjoyed the characters and their stories.
Finding Melodie:
Melodie lives in London and she has a bad history of attracting the wrong guys. I would say she is a romantic. I enjoyed the names she would give people that she would see while busking. There was one in particular that she ended up crushing on, Office guy. Something happens that causes Melodie to help him. Their friendship starts to grow and things go from there. Don’t want to give too much away. I did have some LOL moments and I really enjoyed these two very much.
The Wedding:
We continue the couple’s story from book one. Melodie and Issac are getting ready to celebrate the holidays with his family. Lets just say that his mother hasn’t been really receptive to the relationship and she ends up doing something that pushes Melodie and has her questioning things. I had a monster in law vibe while reading, we get some MIL POV which I enjoyed even though she wasn’t my favorite person. Will Melodie and Issac get a HEA? Overall this author does a great job with her writing. I went through several emotions and we get some steamy moments as well. I enjoyed their story and I look forward to reading more from this author. If you’re looking for a great romantic comedy 1 click and get started today.
Reviewed by @mab54615
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Reigning Hearts: The Complete Series by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This series is one of my favorite series that I have read this year. While each book could be read as a stand alone I just really loved the series as a while. These stories are perfect because they are not only clean romances, but the author goes so deep into details with her characters. You really get the joy of knowing the characters as an individual as well as together. Giving us those details adds a whole layer to our authors stories. Full of romance, great characters, original plots, and so much more that you simply can’t put them down. So if your looking for a great new series to read, then make sure you pick up this series!
Reigning Hearts: The Complete Series by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a great series! If you enjoy HEA romances that are super sweet and entertaining then this set is for you! One thing I love about these books is that each one is a standalone so even if you don’t want to get the whole set (which I highly suggest doing) you can still read individually and out of order. Each story is enthralling and steamy as well. I highly recommend this set!
The Cruiser by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Vandana is blindsided by her husband wanting a divorce. He’s been seeing someone else, someone who happens to be a man. When her work offers her the chance to go to Europe, she jumps at it.
In Europe, she works with Morgan to improve his image. Morgan wants to build a boat for a Prince and needs a bit of help. Morgan, though, is every distraction Vandana does not need right now and could be more trouble than he’s worth.
Opinion
I am super excited about this new series. If the rest of the books are anywhere near as good as this one is, they will fly off of the shelves. I was kept in rapt attention as I was reading this book. Parts of it are like a car accident. You shouldn’t watch but you just can’t help being so nosy. Overall, this book is a fabulous read and will keep you thoroughly entertained.
Targeting Dart: Satan’s Devils MC #4 by Manda Mellett
Narrated by Sierra Kline and Logan McAllister
Five Stars
This author has written another Smoking Hot Book! The Satan’s Devils is a 1% MC and this author brings both the good and the bad to light in this series. Dart and Alex are my new favorite couple. This book was fast paced and full of action. This book is well worth your time to listen. I can’t wait to get my hand on the next book/ audible in the series.
What can I say about these narrators? They were brilliant and spot on with this one. They brought the characters to life. Their narration flowed and had me feeing like o was right there in the middle of the action.
Review by @sunbarn
Melodie Boxset by Laura Rossi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Laura Rossi is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors! Finding Melodie and The Wedding were both so much fun to read – it introduces you to characters you would love to be friends with, an engaging series of relationships and the funny situations that can arise when meeting new people, and opposites attracting.
Melodie is a quirky, fun, music loving bartender as she is going to school to be a composer. She busks in addition to the bartending, and one day is requested to play “Office Guy” Isaac’s song with his girlfriend. Free spirit Melodie and basic banker Isaac hit it off and become friends. When she finds out Isaac’s girlfriend dumped him, she starts a campaign to get them back together.
Book 1 is such a fun read about their meeting, friendship and budding feelings. Book 2 brings them back and introduces their families, which are as opposite as Melodie and Isaac, themselves. Both of these books are quick, beautiful reads and I don’t have a single thing I can imagine being improved.
This Night Has Ended by Alexander Charalambides
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is a brilliant conclusion to an exiting series. Each book in this series has got better and better and I always couldn’t wait to read the next.
This book is just as good as those before it. It is exciting, fast paced and I found myself really engaging with the story. It is one of those books i seemed to read so fast while also trying to savour it, knowing it was the last one. I thought the author really did the series justice with this book. It is such a fantastic story and I enjoy each and every page of it.
Melodie Boxset by Laura Rossi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Laura Rossi is a new author who had me up late, later than I wanted to be but that urge to just read one more chapter was just too great!! Melody who is an artsy soul and Issac the banker are opposites that have found their way to each other. The first book of the set is all about their relationship and how opposites really do attract. In The Wedding, you get a glimpse into their parent’s world. You have to wond3er will the soon-to-be stuck-up mom-in-law ever accepts Melody in all her pink hair glory??
This set has it all from Rom-com to angst and to the drama that will keep you up at night!