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Dumpster Dying (A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery Book 1) by Michelle Bennington – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Dumpster Dying (A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery Book 1)Dumpster Dying by Michelle Bennington
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a truly great start to a new series! It was the cover that first caught my attention. The story inside was just as attention grabbing. A quick read that I could not put down. I cannot wait for book 2!

Birdie is a unique collector of things. She reminds me of my own grandfather with his collection ways. It made the main character even more relatable for me while reading. A ghost for a husband keeping her company. A sister that is her yard saleing treasure hunting partner. Together they work on solving what happened to the body that Birdie found in the dumpster.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An adorable holiday romance based around Christmas. The author writes the story that easily paints the words into a movie in your mind. Following Holly as she collected the Cheer to power the North Pole was delightful. She was easy to connect with and care about. The other main character Ash was also easy to connect with. Reading the romance between the two main characters made for a sweet holiday romance. A great weekend read!

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Ayla Eddy

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book two of The Reeds of West Hills is just as page turning as the first book. I could not put the book down when it came to bedtime reading to my tiny humans. We read the book in a single setting. All of us were desperate to know what happened next. We cannot wait for the next installment!

We are back with our gifted main character twins Jon and Frank. This time at school they want to win the Zodiac Games. However, it isn’t just the games that are taking a turn at the school. Something or someone is also playing games with the students. Who will come out the victor of all the mysterious events currently going on?

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The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Ayla Eddy

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The Mother's ThreatThe Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I finished this book in one reading stint. The need to know what was happening next kept me fully engrossed in the story. It follows our main character Violet who has started her own security company. A protest in town is the task at hand for her company and one of the leaders of the protest just happens to be her mother. The atmosphere and tension of the story that unfolds leaves you feeling like you are in the protest. This book has both the suspense and the family drama.

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Murder Creek (Eve Sawyer Mystery, #1)Murder Creek by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a quick mystery read that focused on main character Eve and her investigation for her journalism class. She is drawn to a twenty year old cold case. The small town has dark secrets that she is uncovering and as a result someone doesn’t want her to keep digging. Will she solve the case? Or will she be the next victim? It is well written and keeps you turning the pages. For being a shorter book it was a good read. I would recommend it and cannot wait to read the next book in the series!

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The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring Series Book 1) by K.L. Small – Review by Ayla Eddy

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The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring #1)The Magic Carousel by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was an amazing adventure story! Reading to the littles before bedtime and they absolutely loved it. So much so that we ended up reading the whole story in one night. The time travel off a carousel ride was a great way to transport the magic. The way Russel struggles with school and home had both my children ready to jump into the book to defend him. Grandpa was an adorable old man. I would highly recommend this book to other middle grade readers. My littles and I cannot wait for the next book in the series. A new bedtime staple in this home!

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this book! Watching the dynamic of the main characters from the start of the book until the end. I could not put it down as I just needed to know what was next. The story is filled with angst and romance as two people go from enemies to friends to enemies to lovers.

Ava is always treated with cruelty from Matthias King. She doesn’t understand why when she gets along so well with his brother, Theo. A small two day fluke happens one winter storm weekend. Ava and Matthias find a bubble of bliss with one another. Without a goodbye the duo don’t meet up again until five years later. No surprise Matthias is back to his cruel treatment towards Ava.

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Sage Advice by Cori Cooper – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Sage AdviceSage Advice by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an adorable YA romance book. It follows the main character Pyper over senior year with Prom as the big focus of her year. She wants it canceled, but her efforts backfire. For Pyper having all the answers is normal, but this moment of not having them is breaking her. With the help of friends and family she works through this dilemma called Prom and learning that it is okay to not have the answers. It was a fast paced read that kept me turning the pages. It was easily a one day read. A great story with likable characters in a familiar highschool setting that makes connecting to them easy. I would highly recommend picking up this YA romance! I cannot wait to pick up another book by this author.

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Twisted Oath (Bound By Blood Book 1) by A. S. Roberts – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Twisted Oath (Bound By Blood #1)Twisted Oath by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Simply amazing. This story is intense and powerful from the beginning to the end. It is a mafia romance full of action, intrigue, suspense, drama, secrets, lies, mystery, pain, danger, twisted plots, and romance. It keeps you glued to the pages wanting to know what happens next and not wishing to put the book down. Salvatore wants vengeance for what was taken from him while Serafina wants to escape it all. This tale follows the two main characters as they embark on seeking what they each want and the roadblocks they face along the way. Will he get his vengeance? Will she find her escape?

I cannot wait to pick up the next book in the series!

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The Master of Demise by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Ayla Eddy

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The Master of DemiseThe Master of Demise by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first read from Nadija Mujagic. It will definitely not be my last either. Her writing for this story gripped me from page one and never let go. I was deeply sucked into the suspense of what was going to happen next. I read the book in a single night. The characters, the plot, and the twists keep you glued in. An absolutely wonderfully done thriller.

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Truly Unfortunate (Welcome to Knollville Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Truly Unfortunate (Welcome To Knollville #1)Truly Unfortunate by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first read by this author and it was an absolutely great experience. I cannot wait to continue on to the next book in the series. I did not want to put down this read and flew through it in a single setting. I was fully gripped into the story and needed to know what was next.

This is a paranormal/fantasy book that follows the main character Truly who can’t remember her childhood. Working multiple jobs to get by as an adult. She also visits a psychiatrist who treats her with hypnosis. The past she cannot remember brings her into an investigation when detectives suspect some accidents were not simple accidents. One of these detectives is Jeff. Another of the characters we follow in the story.

I cannot share more in fear of giving away too much. This book is amazing and has twists you will not see coming. Pick up the book to find out if Jeff is on the right track with these accidents and just how unfortunate Truly is or is not.

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The Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan – Review by Ayla Eddy

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The Boys of Alpha BlockThe Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first read by this author and it will not be my last. The story was well written. It keeps you wanting to turn the page to find out what happens next to the boys. The book is about a group of boys in a juvenile detention center. The boys are referred to as the boys of Alpha Block. It follows them in their struggle to escape to freedom. The experiences they go through pull at your emotional strings. Will they find freedom or become trapped in the abusive system?

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Reaper (War Brothers MC Book 1) by Bianca Lee Ward – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Reaper (War Brothers MC, #1)Reaper by Bianca Lee Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A slow burn romance with not your ordinary MC characters that you get in most other reads. It was a quick, but good read. I did not want to put it down. I needed to know what would happen next for Ava. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and cannot wait to pick up the next book in the series.

It focuses on the relationship between Reaper and Ava. Reaper is the President of the War Brothers MC. Ava’s sister Elena is getting married to one of the MC members, Axle. It is at this wedding that the pair have a brief encounter. It is not until a year later when Ava is brought to the clubhouse covered in bruises by her husband that she is running from that the pair meet again. Already let go once Reaper won’t let that happen again.

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The Guardian of Whispers (The Reeds of West Hills Book 1) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Ayla Eddy

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The Guardian of Whispers (The Reeds of West Hills #1)The Guardian of Whispers by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The book had me hooked from the first chapter. It was an enjoyable read that keeps your interest from start to finish. The characters are thought out and easy to connect with. It has adventure, action, and plot twists. I cannot wait to continue on in this series!

This is the first book in The Reeds of West Hills series. It follows twins Frank and Jon as they gain unique powers in fifth grade. Frank can read minds while Jon can see the future. Unable to control their powers the boys are sent to a boarding school that will assist them in learning to use their powers. However, this move isn’t going as planned when Jon becomes the one blamed for a dangerous relic going missing. Frank, friends, and a grump teacher must hurry to clear his name before Jon gets expelled. Does Jon get expelled? Pick up the book and find out!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2)Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Savage Truth picks up exactly where book one ends. This book should be read after the first book. It follows the couple of Cole and Riley along their complicated relationship. It is a fast paced read that was just as good as the previous book. The previous book questions that were left hanging were answered in this book. When danger comes will the connection between the two be strong enough or will everything end badly? Pick up the series today!

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Operation Escape (Space Force Rejects Book 2) by Landra Graf – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Operation Escape (Space Force Rejects Book 2)Operation Escape by Landra Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The second book of Space Force Rejects is just as good as the first book. I picked it up and read it in a single setting. It was hard to put down, wanting to know what would happen next. Sera has a mission to find her missing uncle. Markus wants to enjoy life on the pleasure planet, but once their worlds collide, he can not tell her no. It is a story with adventure, mishaps, hard choices, and romance. Stuck on a planet without a way off leaves the pair in quite a predicament. Pick up the series to find out how this duo manage to navigate Sera’s mission to find her lost uncle.

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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the MindEuphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I didn’t fully know what to expect when picking up this book of poems as it isn’t my usual read. The bright and interesting cover caught my attention. I am glad I picked it up! This was a unique experience. Each poem explores a different deeper issue, but is done tastefully. I admit I did have to reread some of the poems a fews times to gain the depth of the meaning. But isn’t that the mark of a good poem? One that is read and reread with each session a new experience. An experience that is different between readers and prompts discussion behind it.

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Noah’s Not So Super Summer (A Super Series–Book 1) by Brittany Tucker – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Noah's Not So Super SummerNoah’s Not So Super Summer by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable read that can be a good time for readers of all ages. We read it as a bedtime story for the tiny humans in one night. Both enjoyed it and kept asking for just one more chapter before bed until we finished the story.

The story starts with a bang that sucks you in from page one. Noah is a twelve year old child whose life is anything but super. Bullies at school, a dad with a low paying job, and a pandemic. A pandemic in which both people and animals are getting super powers. One his dad is sent out to work in. His summer turns into a wayward adventure with some new friends. Will Noah and friends solve the puzzle and uncover the truth to this pandemic before summer ends?

Looking for a book that can bring all ages together in enjoyment. Then this is absolutely the book for you! We cannot wait to continue on with this series.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fantastic first read by this author. I cannot wait for the next book in this series. Well written that you do not want to put the book down. I picked up the book not expecting to finish it in one setting. The hate between the main characters that keeps drawing them back to one another is well done. The enemies-to-lover is great in this dark bully romance. Riley and Cole hate one another, yet the attraction to one another remains. There is angst, tension, drama, bullying, lies, jealousy, and secrets. Once you pick it up you will not want to put it down.

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Falling for You (Buckeye Falls Book 2) by Libby Kay – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Falling for You (Buckeye Falls, #2)Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An absolutely sweet small town romance. This is the second book in the series and can be read as a stand alone. It follows CeCe and Evan with sprinkles of the book one cast scattered in the story. The characters are easy to connect with as their stories unfold. It leaves you wanting to know more with each turn of the page. One cannot help but to root for the main characters throughout the story. A very enjoyable read, so much so that I devoured it in one day.

CeCe is wants control both in her life and in the kitchen. She has no room for distractions, even if a coworker has captured her attention. Evan works with CeCe at the restaurant. He has had a crush on her from day one but he isn’t making the move yet. Love cannot be rushed after all. The past that broke CeCe rolls into town hosting a major food competition. Even wants to compete with CeCe, but is she ready to move on from the past? Is Evan enough sunshine and optimism that they pull through?

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Ayla Eddy

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a fantastic fantasy read for young readers. With fairies, magic, adventure, evil villains, witches, and castles it encompasses the world of fantasy into the pages at the proper level for the reading age. With the main character as the narrator it gives a relateable connection for young readers. Zarina is a spoiled princess with plenty of older siblings. As per tradition she is about to have her own Royal Advancement. Though there are troubles brewing in the kingdom the only importance to the Princess is having an extra special gown for her extra special day. A deal was made, but it didn’t result in the dress she had envisioned. Now, the trouble has seeped inside and it is up to Zarina to save the kingdom. Will she save her kingdom? Pick up the book and follow along the adventure with Zarina and her dress!

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Grace Under Fire (The Anderson Sisters Book 2) by Jennifer Raines – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Grace Under FireGrace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great small town romance between old neighbors. Watching the two main characters discover a new path forward was enjoyable. I read the book in a single setting. I didn’t want to put it down.

Grace has plans to take over her family’s farm in a decade, but with her mother’s help deteriorating her time has just dramatically shrunk to 3 months. Not nearly as much time as she was counting on to be able to buy the farm from her folks. Another hardship tacked onto her life that has already had a fair share of them from losing her best friend to suicide as a teenager to watching her father get swindle from prime farm pand.

Ryan, who believes he failed his younger brother by not preventing his death, has moved on from the town. In that time away he has made a business of flipping farm properties. He has no attachment to land or to people. It is that reason he is back to sell his mother’s farm.

Grace was his neighbor and his brother’s best friend before he died. With hard ballers and sabotage being thrown at them will the past they share bring them closer together? Will they both be able to work through their own issues from mistrust and abandonment to being haunted by tragedy? Will Grace be able to achieve her goal of buying the family farm?

Pick up the book to find out!

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first read by this author but the synopsis of the book had me interested in picking it up. Was not disappointed at all! The book delivered everything it suggested. I was sucked into the experience and unable to put the book down. I devoured this read in one setting. I will absolutely be picking up more books written by Glenn Maynard.

A basis in this story focuses on the idea that a killer gene can be passed down through the generations. It follows our main character Troy who loses control and sets on a path to do unto others as they have done to him. His ex-girlfriend, Veronica, is pregnant. She learns about this killer gene found in his family history and makes it a priority to protect their baby. These characters are well written making it easy to connect with them throughout the story. How will the story end for Troy, Veronica, and their baby?

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Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Bees in Loretta's BonnetBees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a cute little story for young readers. A lost bonnet turns into a learning experience for little Loretta. I read this book aloud to my five year old niece who is not a fan of bees. The book has her wanting to lose one of her hats outside for the bees to make a nest in too. We both enjoyed the story! The little helpful bee nest making instructions at the end was a bonus. This spring we will be making one to see if we can attract some bees to our yard for our flowers.

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Underboss’s Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Underboss's Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2)Underboss’s Retaliation by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Via Mari does not disappoint with her series. The second book is full of well written characters, twists, turns, and romance. It is not the light hearted romance, but that deep dark romance. She captures the enemies to lovers essence laced into the story. This book picks up where the first ended. As such, I do recommend reading them in order. You won’t regret it!

This story focuses on mafia enemies, Dominic and Emelia. The cruel reality of the world of crime doesn’t slow a beat for anyone trapped in the dark web. All actions have consequences. Especially between rival families. That doesn’t mean all consequences end the way one thinks they might.

Does it end with good or bad consequences for our enemy mafia main characters? Start reading now to find out!

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Escaping a dull and boring life to take over her late father’s hardware store Lily departs London for a small town in Montana. It wasn’t meant to last forever, only temporary stay. One where she can focus on getting the store running while swearing off men. Jake, a local stud seen as a womanizer without a commitment bone for a long term relationship in his body, is actually looking for more. This new girl in town has sparked his interest and now he just needs her to see the spark in him too.

The developing relationship that befalls between these two characters will keep you reading. Will they survive the bumps along the way? What ending is in store for Lily whose sworn off relationships and Jake who wants the real deal?

This was my first read by this author, but not the last. A wonderful story packed into a short read. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Kamana Wanalaya for the HolidaysKamana Wanalaya for the Holidays by Susan Renee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable holiday romcom read that I would highly recommend. My first time reading from Susan Renee and definitely will not be my last. The romance genre is not my normal read, but the book summary caught my attention. It did not disappoint and I was hooked by the end of the first chapter.

The main characters have opposite views on what love is. Tenley has a practical view and gives advice on her podcast. Teagan is a Love Guru with an optimistic view. Is it true that opposites attract? A week in Hawaii is the ultimate test from the Love Guru to the Practical Podcaster. He pushes her buttons from the get go. She puts her foot down with her strong opinionated personality. Or does she? Pick up the book and follow the slow burn romance of these two opposites!

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And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins – Review by Ayla Eddy

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And Then She FellAnd Then She Fell by Dreena Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

How far will a mother go to find the truth behind the death of her daughter? Catherine showcases the answer to this question as she delves deep into the unknown to solve the mystery to her daughter’s death. Learning things she never knew while finding the reality of how hard it is to know who to trust anymore. It is a roller coaster of twists and turns that keep you turning the page. A top notch psychological thriller!

It shows the lengths a mother will go for their child. As a mother myself it definitely hit close to home on the distance I would go for my own. I highly recommend this book. It will keep you glued to the pages to find out how it all ends.

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The Virus of Beauty (The Virus of Beauty Book 1) by C.B. Lyall – Review by Ayla Eddy

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The Virus of BeautyThe Virus of Beauty by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an interesting read. I had no idea exactly what this story would entail when I picked it up due to the title capturing my interest. I can happily say I am more than pleased that the title was not the only interesting attention grabbing aspect of this book. I cannot wait to start the next book in this series.

Everyone always wants to be a witch or wizard with magical powers. Except for our main guy in this tale. Wilf would rather be normal and play soccer over partaking in the magical world he is part of. It isn’t until a magical virus affects his friend Katryna that he has to pick a version of himself; wizard or ordinary. Will accepting his role in the key to the curse be too late? Will his friend survive or be lost to the virus?

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Defiant Princess (Mafia Elite Series Prequel) by Amy McKinley – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Defiant Princess (Mafia Elite Prequel)Defiant Princess by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Did I click the buy now button without needing any more details other than knowing the author’s name? Sure did! I have more than loved all of the works I have ever read by Amy McKinley. Let me tell ya this book did not let me down. Another amazing story by Amy.

This novella takes place as a stage opener for the series The Mafia Elite. It gives a look into the younger lives of the mafia Princesses that we follow during the main series. It is full of adventures, danger, intrigue, drama, and mystery. Each of the characters draws you in with a way to relate to them in one way or another. Putting the book down is nearly impossible. I couldn’t wait to find out what would happen next.

Don’t wait to pick up this prequel to The Mafia Elite series. While you are at it, have the entire main series ready to go next. I read the prequel after the original series, but it didn’t affect any enjoyment from it.

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