the mermaid and the rainbow by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a quick and easy read for little kids. As an educator, I loved this book. I love any books related to science when it comes to little kids. This book has quick and easy experiments that parents or teachers can easily do with their children/classes. The story with the friends is also a good one.
Doctor D’s Orderly Affair by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I found Emily’s and Dr. Desmond Danielson’s stories very intriguing. I couldn’t put the book down. This story took a leap towards the end, but I think it would have made more sense had I read the previous books. I plan on doing that next! If you are looking for a clean romance book this was a great read.
Journeys Through Collection: Volume 1-3 by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This boxset has amazing characters. You get to follow their stories through the whole series. You get a great glimpse into many different utopian universes. I won’t lie in the beginning I had a hard time following all the different things going on, but once I got sucked in I couldn’t put the book down. This is a great read.
Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
When I first started reading this series, I couldn’t wait to hear Elena’s story. I knew from the beginning that it was going to be a good one. I have to say that it did not disappoint. Elana and Marco were childhood friends that cared about each other, but that turned to enemies when they were teenagers. Now circumstances have changed, and they end up in a marriage contract that is necessary to prefect Elena’s life. The question becomes will their secrets tear them apart, or will they trust each other enough, so that they both can survive.
Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Can two imperfect people make their relationship work? Anton and Elsa have an amazing life, but things are always as perfect as they seem. Elsa was raised to be the best wife, but to never show her weaknesses. Anton has hid his families past from everyone in his life, including his wife. The two of them must fight through their demon’s, and trust each other.
Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely loved this book and would recommend it to anyone!
Caspian Archer’s uncle’s dying wish is that Caspian will find true love and to successfully be married for a whole year. Caspian is not happy with his uncle missing with his life and putting unrealistic expectations on him. However, once he leaves his uncle’s hospital room he runs into an old friend, Paisley Fischer. Paisley Fischer has struggled all her life financially. Things have gotten worse since her mother has slipped into a coma. Between juggling her own bills, and her mother’s hospital bills, she can’t catch a break. However, when the two unexpectedly run into each other Caspian has an offer for her that she can’t turn down.
Blindsided by T. Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Brock and Kirsa were best friends growing up. After Kirsa’s parents build her a treehouse, they end up bringing new people into their tiny group. In the beginning, everything is going great until something happens and everything changes. Brock ends up mad at Kirsa and ends up staying mad for a very long time. Kirsa ends up being bullied by many people they go to school with because of Brock’s promise to make her life difficult. During her senior year, Kirsa meets Rylan and he becomes a really good friend because he doesn’t mind standing up to Brock. Eventually, the truth is revealed, and Brock realizes that all these years he has been believing lies. He ends up regretting how he has been treating her. I really liked this book. In the beginning, I did not enjoy how Krisa was being treated, but I did really enjoy this book!
Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I swear with each book in this series the stories get better and better. I think it’s because we get a glimpse of these characters in previous books, and we get just enough to pull us in, so that we need to stick around to hear their stories. Even in the first two books, you get a glimpse of why Stefano and Emiliana are meant to be together. Each character has ghosts in their past, Stefano has lost his siblings and mother to death, it is now only him and his sister who was married off by their father against everyone else’s. Stefano knows he needs to stop his father from the track he is on, and that he can’t have the true love of our life with his father still alive. Emiliana has a haunting past, and everyone treats her as if she is broken. However, surviving is what has made her even stronger. I can’t wait for Book 4 to come out in January!
Blood Oath by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is a friends-to-lovers story. I really connected with Sophia and Enzo. Sophia is full of life, but also very strong and determined. Enzo, who has been in love with Sophia for years will do anything to protect her even if it means risking his own life. The storyline had me hooked from the beginning, and I can’t wait to read the next book.
After hiding out after his mother’s death, Matt/Max is back to take what belongs to him. It does not matter who stands in his way, including his own father. He just needs to stick to his plan and try not to let the one complication that has come to light stray him from his mission. That complication, however, is LOVE. Liliana has also lost her mother, and the only parent she felt ever loved her. Will she be able to survive with her father and his people, or is she just another pawn in his long-term game? This book is one you won’t want to put down. I made myself take a break from going straight into book #2. The author did a great job, and I can’t wait to learn more about these mafia families. The suspense and action in this book kept me wanting more and more!
A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
During this story, Amber Tatum transforms from someone who despises Christmas because of her rocky past to someone who ends up coming around and finding her Christmas spirit. Gio, an out-of-town baker, moves to Cold Creek with his 6-year-old daughter to take over his Nonna’s/Grandmother’s cafe. When Gio and Amber meet, conversation comes easy, and it’s like they have known each other for years. Gio knows some things about Amber thanks to his grandmother, but when he meets her, he really wants to get to know her better. This story follows their lives through the holidays, and all the good and bad. I have not read any of the other books in this series, but I can’t wait to go back and read the rest of them! If your looking forward to a good clean read, then this story is for you.
Surprise Baby for Mr. Fischer by Stephanie Harrell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The chemistry that the two main characters in this book had was off the chart. From their very first meeting, you could tell the author tried to show this throughout the book. This book was slightly predictable, but still very good. I found myself wanting to hurry back to read another chapter. I have not read any other books in this series, but I really want to go back and read the first book!
Cross-Country Christmas by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Cross-Country Christmas By Laurie Lewis
The book was fantastic. I am a huge romance fan, and I love books that are clean and dirty :). This book was clean with no dirty scenes, I know some like that, and some do not. It even had biblical references a few times. However, once I started reading this book, I could not put it down, and that says something with my recently busy schedule. This book has two main characters who have pasts that affect them and their decisions, so I knew there were going to be ups and downs related to that, but even with it being predictable in some areas I loved every second that I spent reading this book. I will be recommending this book to my friends!
Stranded: Cetacea Chronicles Volume 1 by Feather Chelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
While reading this book, my teacher brain was coming up with so many ideas on how to utilize this book in my classroom. I loved that the story was fictional, but that the author also included some many truthful and accurate learning opportunities with marine life. I loved the definitions and pictures that were listed at the end. I usually only leave reviews for the books that I read personally for myself, but when I came across this book I just had to read it! I will be recommending this book to my teacher friends, and hopefully soon will be reading it with my students.
Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Rowan is a Princess, who does not have a care in the world, but living life to the fullest. However, when a tunnel collapses, she ends up trapped inside with her cousin. They are found by a different group of people, who have a history with our family and group. Rowan’s family is from the Lochlann, and she ended up being captured by one of their enemies. While Rowan is in fear for her life wondering if she will ever see her family again, a romantic relationship starts building with one of her captures, but many twists and turns take place throughout the whole book. It does keep you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next. This book was so good, that I read it in less than 24 hours, and I am already waiting on the 2nd book to release.
Something Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book right off the bat. I loved all the members of the Fabulous five almost immediately. I am hoping in the next four installments that we see each of these men settle down! I do have to say that the main female lead Rachel was someone that I could definitely see myself being best friends with if she were real. I can not wait for the release of the next few books!
Gone Country by Katrina Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
MUST READ!
I couldn’t put this book down. From the first page to the last page, I was hooked. The three cousins in this book reminded me so much of myself and my best friends, especially when we were younger. I will be reading the rest of the series as soon as I can! I have already downloaded them on my kindle! I can’t wait to read Audrey’s storyline because she reminds me of myself. However, Stella moving away from her people for work also reminded me slightly of my own dreams and ambitions. This book was amazing, and I would recommend it to my friends in a heartbeat. (I may already have!)
Journeys Through TimeSpace by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved that this second book picked up right where the first one ended. I recommend you read the first book to understand the characters. The author does a great job of building these characters throughout both books. If you are looking for a good sci-fi book, this book has a few different utopian worlds to follow. However, I enjoyed this second book even more than the first, and I gave the first one five stars, so I really wanted to give this one 5+ stars!
Journeys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I had a hard time reading this story because of the jump between characters, however this is just a personal preference. The details that the author included with each character’s story was amazing, and therefore I still gave this book 5 stars. I really loved the characters Queen Neferities and Thoran. However, I was able to predict how things were going to turn out with them and her brother. I can’t wait to read the 2nd story, because I am also eager to see what happens with Matt, Julia, and Dan’s story.
Lyon Tamer by Jen Luerssen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really, really enjoyed this book. I couldn’t put it down! I laughed so hard during certain spots that I cried. I really enjoyed the part at the end where the author made connections to real-world lion and tiger rescues and how we can help. This book was an eye-opener on the cruelty that these lions face daily, but it also added a fun little twice with the ROMCOM story added. I would read this book again in the future. I also think I would love a prequel with Nancy and Nigel’s story. I think that would be another fun one to read with its own humor!
Alterations by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was different then things that I normally read, but I love it. It kept me going back and forth trying to figure out what was going to happen next. This book also had a few different main charters, and at 1st I had trouble keeping them straight. However, once I got about halfway through it got easier. I would definitely recommend everyone to read this book.
Beginnings and Endings: A Selection of Short Stories by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book has the perfect name. All the stories were heartfelt and interesting. My favorite story was The End of Summer; however, they were all amazing. The author did an amazing with all the short stories because it left me wanting more from all of them. I’d love to read more from this author!
The Arsonist’s Handbook: A Gripping Psychological Thriller by L.A. Detwiler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Arsonist’s Handbook: A Gripping Psychological Thriller is one of those books that you think you know what’s going to happen, but then the author throws you a new curveball. This book was nothing like I expected, but I have to say that it only made it that much better. It had had me on the edge of my seat and wondering what was going to happen next.
It seemed to me that Jameson and Pete both had rocky histories with their mothers, and both had fathers who were MIA growing up. I thought this would have given them a connection, but I had this story all wrong. It was definitely worth the read!
Mountains Wanted by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved Dr. Sarah Lynde’s character. I loved that she is a strong single mother that seems to know what she wants. I learned a lot in this story through Sarah’s and her best friend, Rachael’s relationships. I knew right away that I wanted to root for Sarah and James, but there were a few times that I wasn’t sure what was going to happen. I can’t wait to see how their story continues in the next book.
