Slay It With a Diamond by Rob Bates
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
New to the Rob Bates mystery-verse, and impressed with the attention to detail in this story. The characters were good, the story easy to follow, it was a good exciting read. I only gave 4 stars because it took me a bit to get into it which is a personal problem not the authors fault!
Secrets at the Cafe by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Susan has so quickly become one of my favorite authors. Honestly I know I’m going to sit down and lose all sense of time and place because she sucks you in so deeply. My heart was racing, palms sweaty more than once reading this one. I cannot get enough of the mystery/look over your shoulder thrillers. The characters she creates captivate your attention and you just feel as if you have been friends for a long time. Read any book by Susan and you won’t be disappointed.
Murky Murder by Hazel Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Where the heck has this series been my whole life! Wow just wow. Ivy is an enigma and this story is a wild ride! I loved the mur-mystery feel and especially loved the animals included in the story line. I couldn’t put this one down and will be quickly adding the series to my shelf!!
Finding the End Zone by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I will be the first to admit that sports romances aren’t typically my go to however the push and pull made the chemistry for these college students on fire. Callahan can’t resist the challenge Jamaica presents and this book had me sweating in some moments! Really well played by the author and definitely piqued my interest and held on right into the end zone!
Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I don’t know what it is about T.S. Simons but they have a way of just pulling you right into the story. This was even better of a read as a Canadian getting to see some culture there. Caitlin and Gio are such great characters and I really was pleased the second in the series didn’t drop the ball so to speak. Thrilling read with some great ups and downs to keep you pulled all the way in!
Dark Moon Secrets by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
As a lover of all paranormal this book hit all the spots! Tanjie was one heck of a character and I was over the moon about her very early on. The angst, secrets, twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat and racing for more. Written well, easy to follow along and can not wait to see what comes next!!!
The Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A different read than I normally choose, however, really enjoyed this dystopian Sci fi novel. Writer paints quite the picture and builds characters and story well. I was enthralled and couldn’t put it down. Another great read poolside in mexico. Will definitely be looking for more from the author!
Ghost Takes A Vacation by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
As someone who considers her reading tastes to be quite versatile this book hit all the points for me! I so so so enjoy paranormal books and especially ghosts with spunk. This was a perfect novel to read by the pool in sunny Mexico. The author wrote this so smoothly and I enjoyed the twists and turns that kept me wholly consuming it! The characters were a hoot and I fell in love with them so fast! I did not read the first in the series but am Definitely going back to read it before continuing on!!
Wolfbane by Celia Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I am a die-hard for paranormal romance and when I tell you that I devoured this one I am not joking. I found a book that finally had some “meat” and wasn’t an hour read which gave it all the more points on my scale. Jasmine was so easy to love. Always the good girl now stuck choosing between two guys. Gah I couldn’t get enough! I cannot wait to read more Celia books cause she locked me up and threw away the key. This goes in my reread pile for sure!!
The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Belinda Williams delivers festive romance on a silver platter. I can always guarantee when inread a book who’s main character is down on their luck, it’s going to captivate me. This book was ready wrapped in a blanket with the fireplace going and it was perfection. Funnily enough I have been obsessed with watching Bondi rescue so I was up for this Australian vacation love whirlwind. I didn’t want it to end but it was good all through. I enjoyed the drama of the story line and the roll with it attitude of the fmc. Good read!!
Shadow Bringer: Raven Academy by Brandi Elledge
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book surprised the heck out of me. Wow wow wow. I enjoyed this so much! Such a intrigue filled and creative book. I haven’t read a boom in this trope in so long and it’s because I haven’t found any that held my attention but this book gave as good as it gets. The characters were so well plotted and I loved learning them. Cannot wait to find more from this author because she put me on one heck of a ride with Shadow Bringer.
No Amends by Angela Lam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book had me twitching to flip the pages. I could not get through this fast enough. A Rollercoaster of Highs and lows and gripping the edge of the seat holding on for dear life. Angela Lam kills it once again and I can’t think of something I’ve read recently that tops this book! Read it and read it now, you will be gripped from the beginning I guarantee it.
House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was an interesting tale. A new author for me and she definitely captured my attention. I enjoyed the characters, the growth they made together and really just enjoyed the story line. I read it in one sitting and even reread the last few chapters because I didn’t want it to end!
The Calamities of Camden Callahan by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
My son and I read this book together and we both enjoyed it thoroughly! Pirates, powers, and a thrilling adventure had us hooked right to the end! My son was especially happy with the book however even I got some great enjoyment out of it and seeing him really anxious to know what happened next! Great read!
Beautiful Dangerous by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I adore this author. Hannah and Dectecrive Doyle were a match. I enjoyed watching the blossom so much and the thrills were the perfect touch to this romance thriller. This series has shaped up to be some of my favorite books of 2023 and this one has to be the top. Well written and easy to read with the perfect amount of omg factor. Adored!
Heart’s Rescue by Meredith Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Read it, read it, just read it. You will NOT be disappointed. I adored this book and it sucked me into a world that felt so real with characters that captivated me and had me hanging on every word and move. I just started the ACOTAR series recently and this held the similar air of angst, feelings, and strong characters. I am not sure where Meredith has been hiding from me but I am so dang glad I found her because I could live a thousand lives following her well written words. Couldn’t give this enough stars.
Chasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was an easy to read, easy to enjoy, easy to love novel. Probably the first I have ever read that really could be a hallmark movie. Holly and Ash were great characters, well thought out to execute the story and easy to fall for. I read this book in one sitting and while is spooky season (for me), it was definitely a worthy read. Author is new to me if I recall and she has earned her place on my shelves!
Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The second in the series and no loss of thrill, mystery, or great character building. I enjoy these types of books so much and appreciate getting to read books where I get to grow to love me learn the characters. This book was gripping, in a can’t-put-down-must-see-what-happens way. It took me on a roller coaster and the push and pull between main characters was amazing. Really enigmatic read and left me excited to see what is next for the series.
The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a supercharged read. The Rollercoaster this book had me on was a wild ride. I love the author and can always lose myself in one of her novels. As always the emotions and suspense were High and had me flipping pages to see the outcome! Another novel and not one complaint from me!
A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
From what I understand this is a part of a series, book four to be exact, and, they can be read as standalones however I will be definitely going back to read the first 3. This book was a great read. Author writes mystery and Suspense WELL. I lost myself and may as well have disappeared from earth because I wasn’t putting this book down for anything. I am excited to get into more books from the author as she does an amazing job at pulling you in and delivering!
Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I adored this book. First in the series and started with a bang. It was gripping, twisty, and I was completely enthralled. Such a well balanced read with characters you can’t help but love I consumed this one. Such a great promise for what’s to come in the series that’s for certain! I really enjoy this type or style of novel and always feel it lacks in chemistry but atonement delivered and kept on giving!
The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a supercharged read. The Rollercoaster this book had me on was a wild ride. I love the author and can always lose myself in one of her novels. As always the emotions and suspense were High and had me flipping pages to see the outcome! Another novel and not one complaint from me!
A Toast for Laurent (Vine Valley, #1): A Small Town Fake Relationship Romance by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’m a huge fan of second chance romances and this one fit the bill! Such a fun read. I adored the MC’s and consumed this book in one sitting! A great read that’s easy to enjoy and hard to put down!
Brutal Nights by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Isla just gives us such an incredible story every time. We are transported to a world with her words, where the emotions are Hugh, the tension could be cut with a knife, and we get sucked further and further in. This series is shaping up to be a new fave of mine. It’s so good. I could drown in angsty love and this give us that and then some!!! Cannot wait to read the others in the series!
House of Arsceneaux by Caterina Novelliere
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I don’t know what it is but every time I pick up a Paranormal read and we travel to new Orleans I’m sucked in. This was an excellently satisfying read. So well balanced with the perfect flow that kept me flipping pages as fast as I could read them! Loved the characters and definitely loved the setting. Cannot wait to see what comes next!!!
Talks Like Thunder by Randal Nerhus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What an incredibly thought inducing tale. As a university student I was intrigued having studied historical culture, cultural anthropology and indigenous studies but this really sucked me in. Such a powerful tale that was so well put together. I was honestly sad when I came to the last page. Superb job to the author. Highly, highly recommended 👌
Twisted Proposal by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was a DOOZY. A first for me from this author and DEFINITELY not the last. Wow wow wow. The characters were insanely good. The story line was perfectly attention capturing. I went on a vacation into this storyline and I was sad to come home when the last page ended… hot as sin chemistry and the best kind of dirty!
Bound by the Hinterlands by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love paranormal romance and this author slayed! Getting to see the growth and progression of the MC’s was incredible and I was seriously hooked. Such a well thought out, well executed storyline that gave and gave right to the end. This was another “cannot put it down” books that I didnt want to end!
Brutal Days by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Brutal days is something else. I don’t know what it is about bully/enemies romances that just give for me but it is so dang good! A third in the series but definitely no third place for Brutal days. The angst and chemistry will have you baited, hook, line and sinker. I couldn’t get enough nor could I put down and what a complex whirlwind my emotions went through! The characters are so well thought out and planned to perfection. I can’t wait to read other books from the series because this one was a showstopper.
Twisted Bond by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Enemies to lovers AND supernaturals…. need I say more? Such an awesome read! I couldn’t put it down and I need more books like this in my life. The characters played their respective parts to a tee and made it just so good! Read it!
