The Silent Road by S.N. McKibben
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a really good read! I actually enjoyed this one a lot more than I thought I would. It had a lot of depth and angst for a shirt book and I honestly wasn’t expecting it at all. MM books aren’t what I typically go to to read but I’m really glad I gave this one a chance! This is the first time I’ve read this author before and I wasn’t disappointed!
Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Esprit de Corpse is a paranormal, steampunk story that grabbed my attention in the first few pages. Jacqueline and her sister Angélique encounter a malfunctioning automaton on the Paris-Orléans railway. Jacqueline is intrigued because the automaton is not powered by normal means. Can the sisters solve the mystery behind the automaton?
I enjoy historical fiction with a Victorian flair, which hits all the buttons. The characters are interesting and well-developed. Also, the story drew me in from the very beginning. This is the first book I have read by this author but hope to read more by them. I have always been fascinated by stories with automatons, and I was intrigued by the concepts used for this story. I hope to read more about Jacqueline and Angelique soon.
The Lone Star Child by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a series that I have enjoyed reading from the first book. This is the third book which I highly suggest reading the previous books as well. This will help with your enhancement of this series and the characters. Caro is a great character that is the only chance at freedom. This time around there will be no mercy and the monster is now coming. This is a great fantasy story that took me on an adventure. An action, vengeful story that is hard to put down. One where the characters make the story come to life. They are connectable and kept me turning pages fast just to see what would happen next. There is great growth of the plot throughout the story as well. This is one of my favorites in this series and can’t wait to see what the next book holds for us. I really enjoyed the adventure that I was taken on. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
Right in Front of You: Volume One: Brinley & Adrian by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up. Her books are engaging and well written. I have enjoyed her books from the first one I picked up and this one is no different. This is a romance story about going home for safety but the danger comes with you. You meet a steamy rancher who comes to the rescue but will he rescue more than just you? This is a great story where the characters pull you into the story from the start. The author used details making their story realistic. I had no problems picturing myself in their world or even being friends with them. They are strong, supportive characters that I just fell for. I enjoyed watching their growth and chemistry throughout the story. This is a fast paced story that is hard to put down. This is one of my favorites by this author. I highly recommend this book and this author.
Review by @bjwagner
The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga by Rowan Rossler. This is a amazing love story. Its about Chavez who is a wonderful yet unpredictable professional tennis player. He is often in the papers for wins and his outburst. He has even just recently left in the middle of a tournament with no explanation. The public doesn’t know that he is having major family problems and if Chavez can help it they wont. Enter Flynn who was at one time a wonderful professional tennis player but she is now a motivational speaker. On the outside Flynn has it all together fame, athletic, a successful author but on the inside her world is falling apart. When she is at her therapist office she runs into Chavez and at the time Chavez is ready to make a comeback and he thinks with Flynn’s help he will be able to. What neither of them count on is the major attraction they have to one another. Will they both be able to let go of the past and work thru things to be able to have their relationship work out? Read this great emotional sports hot romance.
Right in Front of You Vol. 1 Brinley and Adrian by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a brilliant romance story and an amazing start to a new series. I loved the characters right from the start. They really grabbed my attention as they had such as strong chemistry. Their interactions were entertaining and you could easily see the connection between them.
The book is well written and is a great storyline. It fits the characters well and really sets the scene of what you can expect from this series. I think this is a brilliant book that I thoroughly enjoyed and I cannot wait for the rest.
Pulling Together by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a wonderful story! It really does show that working together and a bit of kindness are wonderful things. Especially together. Just goes to show ya that Grandma’s know what they are talking about!
Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is an imaginative and well written historical steam punk novel that was so much more than I was expecting. This book is so detailed and well thought through that I found myself hooked when reading it. It has some many different elements to it and the author weaved them all together so well. this genre wouldn’t necessarily be my go to genre but after reading this book I would hesitate to read another piece of work from this author. This was a brilliant book that I would highly recommend.
Dawnbreaker: The House of Blood and Sun by Hadley Thorne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love finding new authors and once again I was not disappointed. I really enjoyed this book and foudn myself unable to put it down. I quite enjoyed the world that the author has created. The characters are well written and I found the balance of romance and drama really good. I love how the chemistry between the main characters is.
The paranormal world of vampires is one of my favorites. I like how there was not a clear path to the pair getting together. I found the author really has a good way to keep the reader baited and wanting more. I will definitely be reading more from this author in future.
Review by @caraleeloonat
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Under My Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the 3rd book in the Chase Care Series. Even though it is part of a series it can be read as a standalone. This story is an amazing mix of medical emergency, danger, Romance and secrets from the past being revealed.
I loved both our leading character Peter Walter and Rowena Anderson.
Our character have history together, sparks flew and chemistry was so strong all those years ago when they were working together.
Fast forward and Peter is still risking his life to save people and Rowena returned home to work at the hospital. Neither expected to see each other again. Until a mission with casualties and a storm means they have to arrive at Rowena’s hospital for treatment.
When Peter and Rowena meet again the chemistry is back instantly but can they rekindle their spark from years before? And what happens when secrets from the past could change both their lives.
Add to the romance the danger of a kidnapping that went wrong and a very dangerous man on the loose it just adds an dangerous element to the story.
Can Peter and Rowena rekindle their love from all those years ago? Can they survive the impending storm both in reality and emotionally. When you take a vow to protect and care do you do that at the risk of your own life?
This story is rollercoaster of emotions giving you highs and lows and throwing in some danger to keep you on the edge of the seat. This author never fails to keep the reader engaged and captivated by the stories and the people that are created.
Dawnbreaker: The House of Blood and Sun by Hadley Thorne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. As the first book in this series, I can not wait for the next book to continue the story of Connor O’Brian and Niamh.
Niamh is the fae Princess next in line for the throne. Her father is gone and is supposed to return at her Naming Ceremony. Niamh is not one to stay in the Hill under the Mound and seeks into the human lands to sing a bar close by. Niamh has the voice of an angel and has become close friends with a few humans. She needs to keep herself glamoured so no one knows she is fae.
Connor O’Brian is a vampire with a wicked Master. He was able to gain his freedom but his Master is NOT accepting the idea. She will do anything to make his life miserable. When Connor walks into the bar his great grand nephews are singing at, he meets Niamh for the first time. He is taken into her thrall even before he hears her sing. He could feel an attachment to her for some unknown reason. This story continues with the growing friendship between Connor and Niamh. This was a great read.
Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ian Troy is determined to save not only his own people, but the people of all the realms from the evil that is his own father. Jem Reth is determined to bend all of the people in all of the realms to his will, no matter how much death and destruction it takes to get there. Ian decides that to try and circumvent the future he has already seen, his best choice…and perhaps his only option…is to go into the distant past and try to fix what was broken so long ago. This is the final book of this series and will keep you on the edge of your seat to the very end.
The Silent Road by S.N. McKibben
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Silent Road is the first book I’ve read from author S.N. McKibben. This story takes the reader on a journey with Dan, a divorced father and truck driver who cannot seem to catch a break in any aspect of his life. He feels like a failure of a husband because he loved the road as a truck driver more than he enjoyed time with his family. He feels like a failure of a father because of the turmoil of a somewhat absent father. Now he is having to be trained to drive a truck, although he has been doing it since he was a child. He is racing to get to Texas while apprenticing under a gay man named Jake so that he can help his daughter with moving into her dorm and to pay for her first semester of college. It is evident he feels passionately about being there for his baby girl, and might seek some redemption from the past. Dan has considered himself to be a “bigot” but still respectful enough to not wish harm upon anyone who is different or thinks differently from him. However, this trip with Jake seems to opening his eyes to thoughts and feelings he’s never thought or felt before.
This story was very well written and I loved seeing how this story grew and how Dan grew as a person as well. Sometimes it’s the things and situations we detest and refuse to accept, that we actually need to open ourselves up to to be okay with or even find our true happiness, whatever that may be. Overall, I do recommend giving this story a try if it sounds interesting to you!
Other People’s Money by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 7, 2023
Other people’s money is book 7 in the Madeline Dawkins series. Although i have not read any of the other books in this series I still really enjoyed this read. Othe people’s money is captivating right from the begging of the book. This read is not usually my cup of tea but this author sucks you in with Maddie and her people solving cases. Lots of twists and surprises in this book and just keeps you entangled in this book. I honestly look forward to read more books by this Author and I will have to go back and read the other books in this series although you can follow along without reading the other books, I highly suggest that you start from the beginning you won’t regret it :). Thank you to wonderful Author for writing this wonderful read.
Your Trainer Says Hi! by Indie Sparks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When I first picked up this book I wasn’t quite sure what to expect and the first reviews I came across weren’t that favourable but the synopsis sounded intriguing and I’m so glad I decided to read it and it was really good read and thoroughly enjoyed it!! There were some great laugh out loud moments and the characters were entertaining to read about. I may possibly have fallen in love with Wick. There was so much passion and chemistry between him and Nadine!!
I have read the first book in this series but I definitely want to grab it and find out a bit more about some of the characters!
A great read and one that I would definitely recommend!
With Fire and Sword by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely love this series! Will and Maggie’s story has been such a great journey to follow. I love the time travel, the historical romance and to be honest just everything. The authors writing is so amazing, there is no a point at all when I am confused about what is happening or which time period I’m in, everything is just so seamlessly written. The whole series has been a joy to read and this new addition was no exception. Just when you think the couple are settled into twentieth century life they find themselves back in time to sort more problems out.
Another fabulous read from this author, I would highly recommend you read this series in order! I can’t wait for more from this author!
Under My Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have been waiting for the next book in this series to be released and the author did not disappoint with Under My Care! It was everything I hoped for and more. I loved Pete and Rowena’s story, it was jam packed full of action, suspense, danger and so much more. It definitely had me turning the pages to find out what was going to happen next for sure! I loved the dual POV for the telling of this story – for me as a reader it means I can get to understand both of the characters.
I am so excited for more from this author she definitely writes stories that either have you on the edge of your seat or swooning from the romance!
Just One Time by Samantha Baca
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When I first read the synopsis for this book I really felt drawn to the story and I have to say it was such a great read. I loved it from the very first page until the last. I fell in love with the characters Abby and Nate straight away although they definitely had me screaming at my kindle at times with their miscommunication! There was definitely a huge amount of chemistry between the main characters and I liked that this was about older characters and this definitely made them more relatable for me as a reader.
There were some good secondary characters and I’m looking forward to reading more from this series!
Other People’s Money by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Other People’s Money is wonderful well-written, suspenseful mystery, with interesting characters. While this book is part of a series; it reads well as a stand alone novel. Maddie and Mike, two private investigators are working on three investigations. Each case, reveals something peculiar and creates tension; which made reading this novel great.
There were a few times where I thought I had figured out the ending; I was kept guessing until the end-which did not disappoint!
The Sweet Temptations Trilogy by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Three short stories that feature a mans escapes with his wife, babysitter and boss. If you aren’t interested in the sizzling details of these encounters, I would avoid, but if you do want to spice it up, this is one to pick. You get the very surface level characters and the details are in the sinful encounters. Decent short book for those who enjoy the erotic adventures.
The Lone Star Child by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Caro’s tale and full of family drama, fantasy, and star-hopping, this story was exciting right from the start. I do recommend you read books 1 and 2 first. Oh, this book is just as good as the previous. The characters are relatable. The story/plotline flows well. I found myself totally engaged as I read. I am guilty of having my phone glued to my palm so I could keep reading. The world-building and mythological fantasy of this series is so good and I have enjoyed it so much. This is a new author to me and I hope to read so much more from her.
Descendants of Time and Death by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I fell in love with this book. Roderick and his brother got to go on the journey of a lifetime. What a world-building experience this was. I found it to be full of action, fantasy, lots of just excitement. The characters kept me glued to the story. I couldn’t put it down. I sure am glad that my Kindle app is on my phone. I had to read every moment I had. Once you started, you just had to keep going to see what was coming next. It’s a tremendous fantasy story that is well-developed.
The Lone Star Child by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
3.5 stars
The Lone Star Child is the third instalment of The Gods’ Scion series and was an intriguing read. This Young Adult sci-fiish story is full of revenge and hatred, want and fear, action and drama, broken dreams and promises, betrayal and greed, monsters and war, family and relationships. The fantasy world Winnifred has created different and unique as it combines astrology, mythology, magic and more. The story is fast moving
After a millennia of being outcasts, thrown out into space like they were nothing they have had more than a life time to want, a long time to plot, to want revenge, to crush those who imprisoned them. Now their wait is over their wants and hopes of freedom are so close they can taste it. It all pins on one Space Acolyte, Caro. The Gods don’t even know what is coming for them.
Caro is missing and try as they might they can’t find her. What trouble has she gotten herself into? What secrets and lies are keeping the other Acolytes from finding her?
This intriguing story showcases Winnifred’s creativeness. I enjoyed the characters and the world she has created.
I wonder where things continue from here.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Right in Front of You: Volume One: Brinley & Adrian by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 stars
Right in Front of You is the first book in the Morris Valley Gang romantic series. I really enjoy Brooke’s stories and was excited to see this new book was out. This is one of my favourites from her. It is easy to fall in love with the characters and the charming small town and the locals.
Brinley Moore comes back to the one place that felt like home Morris Valley. To the friends she left behind. However, she finds more than she bargained for in one tall dark and quiet cowboy. The only thing was coming home was supposed to keep her safe.
Adrian Cook came to the small town to start a new life leaving his past in the past. Unfortunately it is that same past that isn’t quite conducive to relationships. That is until a one Brinley Moore breezes into town and in to his life. The only thing is can he keep her safe?
With good friends, one hot rancher, a stalker and a steamy romance Right in Front of You: Volume One: Brinley & Adrian has everything you need to escape for a few hours with a glass of wine.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I jumped into this one and had to finish it in one setting. Somehow, Jacqueline’s twin sister is a she-wolf, and they find an automaton. I saw hints of steampunk and a bit of paranormal with suspense. Oh, this was such a fun treat. I have not had the pleasure of reading anything like this. It will make you chuckle and had has a few surprises. There are adventures, some drama and a bit of romance. A story that flows well, has entertaining characters and a plot that comes together just right sure does make for a must read.
The Silent Road by S.N. McKibben
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I must admit when I first started reading this book I was really unsure that I was going to like one of the main characters, Dan. His attitudes at the start really annoyed me but this creative author weaved a storyline that not only keeps you interested but shows real development in Dan. It didn’t take me long to see beneath his initial attitudes and feel for him. There is just enough steamy moments to see the bond building between Dan and Jake even if Dan wants to strongly deny it. I really enjoyed this authors writing and will definitely be keeping an eye out for more books.
Right in Front of You: Volume One: Brinley & Adrian by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is one heck of an exciting romance. Brinley just wants some peace. She’s trying to get away from a stalker. She goes to visit friends and meets the hot Adrian. Oh my, do the sparks fly. I love the chemistry with these two. The interactions are witty and quite entertaining. Their friends, seeing as they both know the same people, are quite relatable and entertaining also. There is some baggage and drama in the group that I look forward to reading about in further books. The story is feels like you’re hanging out with them. This author has a way of writing that puts you right into the story also so that you are experiencing everything. You feel the emotions, etc. It’s a terrific romance that I recommend you must read. Adrian and Brinley are now on my list of favorite characters.
Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 stars
French author Ef Deal gives us her debut novel, Esprit de Corpse. It is an original and quirky historical paranormal steampunk tale. This intriguing tale is set in 1840’s France and is full of Ef Deal’s imagination of many unusual and unique marvels. Having been to France it’s easy to imagine the world in which Ef Deal has created. What is really in the underground of the Parisian world.
Jacky loves tinkering anything mechanical is her thing. But when she comes across a mechanical man everything changes. Suddenly she and her sister Angé find themselves trying to unravel the mystery and stop a war.
With wolf shifters, British agents, French spies, not to mention an occult they soon find themselves in danger when things turn dicey.
The plot and subplots keep you on your toes as we journey along with the characters and their exciting world.
If you like steampunk, something a little different and unusual you will definitely like Esprit de Corpse.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Just One Time by Samantha Baca
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Nate and Abby grabbed my heart right from the start and they still haven’t let go! They have been best friends and always there for each other since they were 7 years old. When Abby feels her biological clock ticking away they decide to have a baby together and that’s when the fun really starts! These wonderful characters created by this truly talented author keep you completely captivated right until the very last word and even beyond that! I can’t wait to return to Beaumont Creek, I just know there is more fun and love waiting for us there!
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Join a witty fox, a divine healer, and their companions on a voyage filled with danger, magic, romance, and surprises in a world where nothing is what it seems in this stunning MM fantasy romance by best-selling author Natalina Reis.
Unloved and broken, Huli knows nothing but hate. Born a nine-tailed fox in a world that hunts demons like him, he does what he must to survive.
Until the day fate throws him right into the arms of the Healer.
Xiao Ying grew up in a family of divine healers. But when he comes back to find his whole family murdered, he vows to bring them the justice they deserve. Xiao Ying chooses a lonely life, gathering the evidence he needs, and not allowing anything to get in his way.
Until the day his life crosses that of a nine-tailed fox and changes forever.
Brought together by fate and united by love, Huli and Xiao Ying embark on the adventure of a lifetime. One that will either answer all their questions or reveal truths they should’ve left buried.
