No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Oh the ways to search for a flea. This poor dog. Very good read, kept my kid entertained. Great illustrations and will keep your child engaged for a little while.
Rock Crush and Roll by Hunter Snow
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is the first book I’ve read by Hunter Snow so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. The synopsis sounded promising so I gave it a shot. Overall, Rock Crush and Roll was okay. There was a lot of reference to Canadian culture that I didn’t really get, but the music connections made for a fun and interesting read. The characters fell a little flat for me, lacking genuine personality, but Tyler’s close relationship with her family was so heartwarming. The book started off very slowly and finished almost too abruptly, like there was a word count the author didn’t want to exceed. It seemed like a lot of time was spent working through Tyler’s insecurities, only for most of them to end up being unfounded. Tyler and Cary’s relationship seemed rushed in places, yet stilted in others. Although this was not my favorite read, I would like to read more by Hunter Snow, as I feel like there is definite potential for an amazing book.
Be My Little Baby by Stephanie R. Caffrey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is book 2 in the London Detective Agency series and it can totally be read as a stand-alone. I have not read the first book in this series and I absolutely loved this book. There is some cross-over as the main characters from book one are also in this book.
Tessa goes to James at closing time on a Friday night to hire the agency to help her discover who is leaving her notes and taking pictures of her.
James and his partner in the agency are on the case. Can the find the person terrorizing Tessa?
Wonderful storyline with very likeable characters. I will definitely be reading the others in this series.
Falling Down by Anne Mercier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a fun and entertaining read. This story pulled me right in with great characters, laughter, music, talent, steamy moments and more. There was chemistry between Jesse and Lucy the first time they met and neither one forgot that even though there is quite some time before they run into each other again. Lucy is a huge fan of Falling Down, the band that Jesse is the lead singer of. She has had a major crush on Jesse for as long as she can remember. Lucy has amazing talent as a singer but she has been acting because that is what her mom has wanted her to do and for a long time she thought that’s what she wanted as well. I don’t want to give anything away. If you want to find out what happens between these two and find out if Lucy makes a career change, then you will want to dive right into this book. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series. I recommend this book.
Hooked: The Merciless Few by S Courtney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
What a gut wrenching story…Hooked is part of The Merciless Few series and I was excited to read Fiend’s story. While this book could be read as a stand-alone, I really highly recommend reading
Wrecked first, as you meet the characters and also this book intertwines the story-line from Wrecked. I love getting to know the characters and I can say Fiend, aka Jett…his story is just raw. The roller-coaster of emotional toll that this story took me on is like no other with drama, secrets, and turmoil. Fiend struggles came on early in life from being his family’s everything to feeling like a total disappointment. One fateful decision takes him on a downward spiral personally while trying to put up a front with his MC Family along with the woman who wants to be his all….Poppy. Will Fiend be able to overcome his personal out of control spiral….definitely read and find out.
This is a great book and I am really hoping to see more from The Merciless Few crew!!
Be My Little Baby by Stephanie R. Caffrey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was a fan of the first book in this series, and looked forward to book two’s release for months. I’m so glad the author decided to give James his own story. Love the English lingo, the mystery/suspense, and romance in these books. They both kept me wanting to read til the last page.
Be My Little Baby is James and Tessa’s story. She comes to James and his PI business with his brother for help with some worrying letters and photos she’d been receiving when the police turned her away. James and Tessa immediately have chemistry but James won’t date a client to keep thing professional. When Tessa’s stalker becomes more threatening, can James figure out who it is and put a stop to it in time? Will he give into his feelings for her?
Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book. It had cute illustrations and Rhymes, and a really cool Gramma. You never know what she was getting up to next, but it was always an adventure. Would definitely recommend this one for your grandkids or in general
Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet: A book to explain how visiting the vet with your pets can be fun! by Terri Sabol
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book shows our kids that their pets need yearly checkups just like they do. It shows them how interesting it can be and rewarding. These are perfect short stories that can teach a good lesson.
Wild King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wild King (King Brothers Series) by K.M. Scott . This is a great romantic series and this is Kellen’s story. I feel like Kellen is a little misunderstood because when he gets scared he gets mean. He’s got two very different personalities. He has always been a ladies man but a love them and leave them kind of guy. When the latest love interest blows up he decides to take a vacation to get away from it all. Salem is on her own vacation and on the last couple of days she meets Kellen but they swear to keep it to a fun filled few days and no names. They have an amazing time but Kellen gets a call from work to come back home and handle the mess he’s made with his last fling. Kellen’s company hires a PR “Fixer, that fixer happens to be Salem. Salem sees she has her work cut out for her because Kellen has done nothing to help his image but he promises to clean himself up and change. He also would like Salem to be more than a one night stand. Will he be able to change completely and will Salem fix his image and more importantly let him into her world? Read this fun, fast paced romance to find out!
Word Play by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It’s Joe’s first day of school and he’s so excited to learn to read. He spells his name in his morning cereal before heading out for what’s bound to be an exciting day. He gets to school and his teacher starts telling them all about where to put their things. They have a lesson on colors. They go out to recess. Joe’s wondering when he’ll get to learn to read! He goes on an adventure and meets a kind woman named Bea…not Bee…who teaches him a lesson.
Great story and one that kids will love, just as long as they don’t become Joe on their first day of school! The illustrations in this book are also very well done.
No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
No one could see the Flea is an incredibly cute book, but it also teaches a lesson on how we can’t just assume that we know what’s what, in a kid friendly way. Does Shank have a Flea, or doesn’t he? Maybe he’s just itchy. Give this book a read to find out what happens.
Blood and Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Great story. Well written and full of twists. I was surprised by some of the characters in it. It was a Paranormal fantasy romance. It had vampyrs, demons, humans, and Greek Gods. There is mention of ghosts and werewolves being in the world but they dont make an appearance into the story. I’ll definitely read the next book.
Wild King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wild King (King Brothers Book 2)
Of all of the King brothers I felt that Kellen was the least understood of them. He’s smart, hard working and dedicated most of the time. But after Theo he went in the complete opposite direction and turned into a jerk we was catch a glimpse of very early in the book.
He ends up having life blow up in his face while he is away on a long weekend and with a woman he meets that intrigues him, which I think scared him.
Salem had no plans to see her mystery island man again once they leave. Life has a funny way of making the unexpected happen.
Kellen takes on a Jekyll and Hyde personality to everyone especially his family, he is the most angry about things in the aftermath. Though angry you could tell there was more there, but I really wanted to smack him a time or twenty.
Marius is the one I’m really looking forward to, he is the most complex of the Kings and I can’t wait.
Wheel of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the 3rd book in the Hani’s Daughter Mystery series. I honestly can not express how much I love these books. The author takes my two favourite things mysteries and my love for Ancient Egypt and brings them together in an incredible series.
I am always amazing with the authors attention to detail and how much research is done to recreate and really bring this time to life. I completely get lost in the lives of the characters and I love experiencing life as it would have been in the Ancient World.
In this story we are back with Hani and his family. When Hani’s brother Pipi gets dragged into a scheme that promises him more riches on his investment, things seems like a dream until Pipi realises that it’s all a lie and the punishment for not paying or for trying to leave the investment could cost him his life.
When one of Pipi’s friends is murdered for trying to leave Hani’s daughter Neferet knows she has to uncover who is behind this scheme before anymore lives are lost.
This could be the most dangerous mystery she has tried to solve and when dealing with dangerous people what will happen if a target appears on her back?
Falling Down by Anne Mercier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Falling Down is the first book in the Rockstar series by Anne Mercier. The story starts when teenage Lucy bumps into her ultimate crush rockstar Jesse in the airport, the two instantly connect but then get on their flights separately. Fast forward a few years and Lucy is a successful, if a bit unhappy, Hollywood star. When she takes on a job as a dancer for a music video she didn’t know that it would change the course of her career, and life in general. Jesse is shocked when he sees the girl from his past rocking out using his guitar and the whole band decide to take the girls under their wing. The story that follows is like a fairy tale with the heroes reaching for their dreams and finding their true loves. I liked this book, it was a nice read but the characters were not the easiest to relate to. I would recommend to romance fans.
Wheel of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wheel of Evil is the third book in the Hani’s Daughter Mysteries series. The story can be enjoyed as a standalone, but I highly recommend reading the other books in the series. Neferet and Bener-ib are back with their group of teenage detectives out to solve more crime in Ancient Egypt. The series is a branch off of the Lord Hani series and is geared towards young adult and older who enjoy historical fiction and/or cozy mysteries. Uncle Pipi has gotten himself into a bad business deal that was too good to be true when his niece, Neferet steps in to help him. I enjoyed the story and characters. The author brings a lot of interesting details about Egypt into the story which helps bring the reader into the story more. I’ve enjoyed seeing Neferet get her own series of stories and watching her grow in her detecting skills. Her and Bener-ib are a good team with their friends trying to make the world a better place. I look forward to reading more of her stories and getting more insight into the ancient world.
Rock Crush and Roll by Hunter Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was rock and roll good. It’s a very cute love story. Tyler works in the music business and she refuses to date anymore musicians. Cary is your classic musician. Once he see Tyler he knows what he wants and won’t stop until he gets her.
Rock Crush and Roll by Hunter Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a great read. Tyler is such a strong, feisty woman working in the music industry. This book was full of great characters, some that the reader will love and some that the reader will not. Following Tyler and Cary’s story is fun and engaging and takes the reader on a roller coaster of emotions as they navigate a complicated journey. As a big music fan myself, I really appreciate the behind-the-scenes look into the music industry from a managing/touring aspect. I really enjoyed this fast-paced read.
Word Play by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This a cute story! I would have read this with my son when he was little as it targeted for smaller children. The story is engaging and so are the illustrations. I would probably recommend this for 4 as some of the passages are for longer attention spans than some toddlers have. Overall, cute book.
Blood and Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Blood and Ravens is the first book in The Casket Girls series by A.D. Brazeau. A absolutely amazing dark, paranormal romance. This was my introduction to this author and I truly adored the attention to such intricate minute details, beautifully written characters, and just overall an incredible start to a series. I fell in love with this book and absolutely could not put it down, I just had to know where the story went. Highly recommend this book and author, and can’t wait to dive into the next one!
Blood and Ravens, is a dark paranormal romance, set in New Orleans, 1728.
This is the first book in The Casket Girls series.
It is the tale of forbidden love and a battle against a darkness that will consume them all.
A.D Brazeau is an award-winning author, that writes fantastic dark romances with fairy-tale worlds.
We are introduced to Greer, who is an orphan and has dreams about a dark knight. She wakes up on a ship, not knowing how she got there. Her last memory is standing on the corner of a street, and everything’s goes dark, until she wakes up on a ship surrounded by 40 other women.
Theron, once a prince in the underworld, until something or someone gets him banished. Having made land, he must continue with the next phrase of his plans.
Greer, will also risk everything for him and her friends.
This is a beautifully written story with a paranormal and historical setting, set in the mysterious New Orleans.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I would most definitely recommend this to anyone that enjoys History and the paranormal, that has twists and turns throughout.
Cannot wait to read book two!
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Join Porter the mastiff and Midge the Greater Swiss mountain dog, and their owners, CJ and Lora, on a delightful culinary adventure in Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries – A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats. This charming book invites young bakers to discover the joy of making homemade treats for their furry friends. With 26 easy-to-follow recipes, including treats, meaty snacks, cakes, muffins, and no-bake goodies, kids will love creating tasty delights for their dogs. Filled with engaging rhymes and charming illustrations, this book is perfect for young dog lovers and aspiring chefs. Create unforgettable moments in the kitchen and make your four-legged companions wag with joy!
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S Courtney is a romance author whose motto is “Love Worth Dying For” There’s always a little (lot) of bloodshed for the happily ever after/for now. Her love of writing began in middle school after hours writing until bedtime letting her imagination run wild.
With that imagination she has created her paranormal series, the Bound Series with strong but caring Alphas and independent women with big ambitions and a little magic! And a look inside the tough job of reaping souls to the Underworld in Sandman.
She also tapped into the dark world of motorcycle clubs and the secret life of an mercenary with a curiosity.
She looks forward to writing into other tropes, such as even darker romance, mafia, and sweet almost insta-love.
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Emi Hilton is a California native who was born at March Airforce Base, while her father was an Officer in the US Army Combat Engineer Battalion. An English Professor for a mother, Emi followed in her footsteps and graduated from Brigham Young University in English. While in college, she took a year and a half break from her studies to serve as a full-time missionary for her church in the Canary Islands. Emi writes sweet contemporary romance novels. Her debut novel, Memories in Morro Bay, was nominated for a Whitney Award. When Emi isn’t writing, she enjoys training for marathons, fishing off local piers with her husband and three sons, or visiting her other love, Spain.
Falling Down by Anne Mercier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The first time Lucy meets her childhood crush (you know…the one we all had growing up) at the airport, she isn’t sure what do or say. Fast forward, Lucy is grown up now and she and her sister are going do a music video with Falling Down…and her longtime crush, Jesse Kingston. Jesse feels the spark roar to life when Lucy is in the room. He wants just one weekend with her…but will that be enough?
What ensues is a story of following your dream…and your heart. It is a reminder of what you can accomplish when you have the support of everyone around you. I loved the characters and found myself unable to put it down. It was funny, romantic, and H-O-T hot! Anne Mercier is an author I have read in the past and they have blown me away again with this story! Can’t wait to see what happens next.
The Apothecary’s Curse by Barbara Barnett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is not my usual read, but I thought I’d try something different since the book description sounded intriguing. A lot of people skip the prologues of stories, but I started there, and I was hooked. Honestly, I can’t tell you what exactly grabbed me, but I was sucked into story and lost several hours watching it play out like a movie in my head.
I enjoyed the switches in time periods, getting glimpses of Gaelan’s past as he’s also navigating the present. It takes talent to be able to switch between past and present and not make it feel jarring to the reader.
The worldbuilding is excellent without being excessive, and the characters were interesting.
This story is a mix of Gaslamp fiction, mythology, alchemy, and science, and would be a good read for people who love that type of blended fantasy.
I’m looking forward to reading the next book.
No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella. This is such a cute read for kids around 3 to 9 or so. My 6 year old nephew loved it. Its the story of a boy and a dog and when the dog scratches his ear the boy thinks he has fleas. He looks the dog over but can’t find any flea but he still believes he has them. The boy and his friends come up with all kinds of remedies for the fleas and they try them on poor Shank the dog. They have doused this dog in all kinds of potions and nothing works. Its a great lesson of sometimes there is nothing when you think there is. The whole neighborhood came together to try to help Shank the dog even when he didn’t really need their help. Finally giving up they take Shank to the Vet who confirms there is no flea! Such a fun book for all the kids in your life!
Falling Down by Anne Mercier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Falling Down (Rockstar, Book 1)
Lucy’s life was one that so many dreamed of as a kid. To meet your favorite musician and to make it big in Hollywood. She achieved both by her early/mid 20’s, she could never have thought the two would cross over.
Jesse the lead singer of Falling Down has been on top for a long time. Had his share of women and lots of success. He goes in with his band to shoot a video and walks away with so much more.
This was a nice break from the books where they don’t communicate and end up breaking up for some stupid reason that could have been avoided if they had just spoken with one another.
The intimate scenes were worth reading slowly so I didn’t miss a word. I also developed some shower envy for Jesse’s shower.
I’m fully invested with these characters and plan on working my way through the series as quickly as I can.
The Rebirth: Part One by Crystal Dawn
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
The Rebirth Part 1 is the first book in the Planet Amazon Series. The story follows Andrea Stanton, an Army Colonel from planet Earth. Andrea wakes up on Planet Amazon after going through a doorway from Earth. She is immediately pulled into this new world she has worked hard to find. Andrea soon discovers that life on this planet is much different than life on Earth. She is immediately thrust into a new life as she finds herself drawn to two slaves. Andrea wants to do whatever she can to give these people a better life. This story has a very interesting premise. The world-building is good. There are a lot of action sequences and you get to see the author’s original spin on this world. While the characters seemed likable enough it was difficult to connect to them. I also felt that the story would have benefited from more detail and more show than tell. All and this was a good read. If the Sci-Fi/Romance genre is one you like, then you will enjoy this story.
No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a cute story that younger kids will enjoy. It helps teach problem solving and how not to jump to conclusions. Sometimes an itch is just an itch. This book is beautifully illustrated and the storyline well thought out.