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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Betsy Melano

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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5)Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dark Bastard is the 5th book in A Dark Sparrow Novel series by India Kells. First of all, I have enjoyed other books written by Ms. Kells. She is one of my favorite authors that I discovered in the last year and a half. I would caution readers that reading this series in order would be most beneficial. Each book shares the story of the 6 brothers which help make this such a wonderful series.

The book did not disappoint, it is action packed full of interesting characters and brings together two people in turmoil when they need each other the most. Both Sam and Ellie are tired of giving their all to others and feel they are close to ending their lives. A misdialed call between the two of them on New Years Eve starts a connection they never expected. Can the two of them help each other in ways they never expected? I’ll leave that for you to find out.

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An Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Betsy Melano

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An Enduring LoveAn Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson is a historical romance of how time away from the one you love can change how you feel. Rebecca and Rhys met and married in Latvia when Rhys was there as a British diplomat. Soon after the wedding, Rhys travelled back to London because his father was very ill. Rebecca’s mother happened to be sick and Rebecca stayed in Latvia with the plan to join Rhys in a month. Unfortunately, Rebecca was being held in Latvia and did not make it to England. About this time Rhys was notified that Rebecca and her mother had passed away. What a horrible situation for both of them. Four years later, Rebecca gets a chance to leave Latvia with the help of her maid’s brother. When she finally reaches England and shows up at the door, Rhys is shocked and acts as though he is unhappy Rebecca is alive. This becomes very apparent to Rebecca and she feels like all the pain and trouble she had to go through to get to England was a complete waste.

Although this historical romance wasn’t exactly what I usually expect from Ms. Woodson, I did get sucked into Rebecca’s experience in Latvia and her troubled travels to get away. I was sad about Rhys’ reaction but can also understand that he thought Rebecca was dead and had grieved for her already. I’m not sure How I would feel in his place.

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Finding It All (Finding Happiness In Harmony Book 1) by Stacey Komosinski – Review by Betsy Melano

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Finding It All (Finding Happiness In Harmony Book 1)Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski is the first book in the Finding Happiness in Harmony series. The story is about Chloe and Chris.

Chloe grew up on a small town and experienced some bullying because she was different. She never really felt like she belonged in that town. She moved away for college and found met new friends Gaby & Jess who soon became lifelong friends. After college the three of them decided to live together in Texas. Gaby is the chatty outgoing girl and Jess is the sarcastic one. The girls seem to get along well and have a routine down that keeps them busy but active.

Chloe is a news reporter who also dabbles in writing fictional stories hoping someday to go back to school for literature. She meets Chris, a local high school principal, when she needed to interview him for an assignment about the local school district and all the changes they have made to the buildings and curriculum. Both Chloe and Chris seem to be interested in each other but keep the meeting professional. But soon after the meeting, Chris emails Chloe and asks her out. Is this the beginning of something great for Chloe? I’ll let to read it for yourself.

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Houses of Deception (The Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series Book 6) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Betsy Melano

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Houses of Deception (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 6)Houses of Deception by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Houses of Deception by Cynthia Hamilton is Book 6 of the Madeline Dawkins Series. I am glad that I’ve been able to read the books in this series in order. It helps a lot to know the characters and their experiences. The personal and work relationship between Madeline and Mike is refreshing. I love that they’ve seen each other through good and bad times and know when the other might be having a difficult time.

In this book, Madeline and Mike take on two missing person cases that are dumped on their laps. This is not the usual case and when one of the cases turns into a kidnapping they know they are in over their heads. But Madeline and Mike stick with the husband to help him through the problem. The other missing case is close to Madeline’s heart, the missing man is the son of a private detective that helped Madeline when she was in trouble and who was ultimately killed because he was helping Madeline. The story kept my attention and I appreciate that the two cases were written in a way to keep the reader from getting them mixed up. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!

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Caim (Antipodes 4) by T.S. Simons – Review by Betsy Melano

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Caim (Antipodes #4)Caim by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Caim (Antipodes Book 4) by T.S. Simons continues the dystopian tale of what might happen after a pandemic that takes over the world and how the world tries to keep as many people safe as possible. It will really help if you read the books in order so you understand what Cam and the other characters went through, how some people tried to make sure humans survive and thrive, but at the same time things just seem off. In this book, Cam and Freyja have found a location with other like minded families to live as peaceful a life as possible. One night, this all changed when some old acquaintances show up bringing news that causes pushes Freyja an Cam to leave and search for answers. What will they find and will they survive? The more I read this series, the better the books get.

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Betsy Melano

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Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Snowflakes and Holly by Jae Dawson is a wonderful story. Holly has deep rooted trauma stemming from her father’s untimely death when he was caught in an avalanche. Blake is a former Olympian who lost one of his legs due to cancer. They meet on the ski slope when Blake crashes into Holly in an attempt to save a child who veered into his path when he was snowboarding. Their first meeting wasn’t the best and wouldn’t you know, they very quickly find out they will be working together. These two had a somewhat bumpy start but find ways to crack each other’s walls. I loved this book as much as the other books in the Hartwood Falls series.

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A Cold Day In Hell (Life Is Hell Book 5) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Betsy Melano

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A Cold Day in Hell (Life is Hell #5)A Cold Day in Hell by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Cold Day in Hell by Naomi Valkyrie is the fifth book in the Life Is Hell series. I have read all of the books in the series. Each one can stand alone but you will want to read them all in order to learn about the characters. Ms Valkyrie’s books centers on two characters that make up the ragtag family in Juniper Lake. There are so many paranormal beings in the story you won’t want to miss learning about who they are and why they consider each other family. Book 5 centers on the two loners of the family – Hadassah and Jezebel. Their story starts out with them being unsure of each other. Their friendship soon develops when Jezebel feels the need to run away from the safety of Juniper Lake to save the rest of the family. Hadassah knows she can’t let Jezebel go alone and tags along.
The Life is Hell series is one of my all time favorites. I cannot wait to read the next book.

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Lake of Flowers (The Lord Hani Mysteries, book 5) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Betsy Melano

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Lake of Flowers (Lord Hani #5)Lake of Flowers by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lake of Flowers by N. L. Holmes is the fifth book in The Lord Hani Mysteries. The story takes place in ancient Egypt. What gets me every time with this series is the descriptions of the area and the times when Pharaohs ruled Egypt. It really helps you feel like you are there in person. As in the previous books of the series, Lord Hani is being tasked with finding out why suspicious things keep happening in the royal household. As Lord Hani is researching these minor crimes he wonders if they are somehow connected.
With this series, it really helps if you read the books in order. The names and areas which are well researched by the author, it can get confusing with all the different names. The glossary is a huge help.

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The Divine Devils (The Divine Devils Book 1) by R Weir – Review by Betsy Melano

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The Divine DevilsThe Divine Devils by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Divine Devils by R. Weir is the first book I’ve read by this author. First of all, from the beginning of the first chapter it caught my attention. The description of the daily routine for the children and the men protecting and guarding them got my interest. Then learning about Hunter Divine a bit and the reason why he takes a job when a former girlfriend reaches out for help. The next thing that I appreciated was getting the back story on the characters working with Hunter Divine and how each of them met him. What kept me reading to the end was the intrigue, suspense, and wondering who and why these kids are being targeted. I would recommend this book to friends and family in a heartbeat.

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Avenging Devil Part 1 (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #3) by Manda Mellett – Review by Betsy Melano

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Avenging Devil Part 1: Satan's Devils MC San DiegoAvenging Devil Part 1: Satan’s Devils MC San Diego by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love, love, love! Avenging Devil Part 1: Satan’s Devils MC San Diego by Manda Mellett! When I saw that this book was about Niran I was so excited. Niran is one of those characters from earlier books that I wanted to learn more about. Niran’s need to help and befriend Saffie, who he meets by chance when he goes to an appointment with Mary, just shows how awesome he is. You will have a hard time putting the book down at times.

A word of caution, the parts about Saffie’s past are hard to get through and might be a trigger for some people. It is a key part of the story of Niran & Saffie so I felt a warning was needed.

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Carnival of Shadows (Black Water Magic Book 2) by Leslie Scott – Review by Betsy Melano

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Carnival of Shadows (Black Water Magic #2)Carnival of Shadows by Leslie Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Carnival of Shadows: A Teagan Blackwater Urban Fantasy Novel by Leslie Scott is the second book in the Black Water Magic book series. I did not read the first book and I’m sure I missed some important things. I will be reading the fist book in the near future.

What I can say is that this story intrigued me. I quickly connected with Teagan’s grief of her grandmother’s passing. On top of the grief, Teagan is now shouldering the Swamp Witch a position inherited with her grandmother passing. A carnival that opened up in town has added to the mix. This carnival isn’t a normal carnival but brings a large number of evil beings. This story kept my interest and had me reading late into the night.

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Set In Stone (The Stone Series Volume 3) AUDIO BOOK by Dakota Willink – Review by Betsy Melano

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Set in Stone by Dakota Willink is the 3rd book in The Stone Series. I love the the story and the characters are well written. Both Alexander and Krystina seem to have it all but we find out that things aren’t quite right between them. Both of them are hiding some secrets from their past. Will the secrets destroy their relationship or will they work through it? The story has romance, suspense, a bit of intrigue, and some steamy scenes. The most unfortunate part for me is that I did not read the first two books in this series. It took me a little while to get a feel for Alexander and Krystina’s relationship but overall I really enjoyed the book. I will be checking out the fist two books very soon!

Lacy Laurel and Jeffrey Kafer are the narrators of this audio book. They both did a wonderful job keeping the different characters easy to recognize and understand. The book is written so we are treated to both Alexander and Krystina’s side of the story. The wonderful narration made this book extra a special!

Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Betsy Melano

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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance)Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Moonlit Kiss: A Venice Romance by Amy McKinley is one of the books in the Moonlit Destination Series written by the author. From the start, I felt like I was in Venice with Gianna experiences the city. The feeling kept me reading more of the story because it was so captivating. The characters are well written and make the story even better. The romance between Gianna and Sergio captured my heart. Add in the mystery of ghosts and the history of Gianna and Sergio makes it even more exciting.

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Ouroboros (Antipodes III) by T.S. Simons – Review by Betsy Melano

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Ouroboros (Antipodes #3)Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ouroboros is the 3rd book in the Antipodes series written by T.S. Simons. You will definitely want to read the books in the order they were released to have the best experience. The book is about a dystopian world interspersed with love, finding a family away from your own family, adventure, and so much more. It also makes you think about your own life and what is important. The search for answers may not always lead you to a happy ending but may make you find things about yourself that you don’t like. I hope you enjoy reading what Cam finds as this journey of discovery and challenges continues.

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BRINK OF DENIAL (SONS OF SINDICATO BOOK 2) by SONYA JESUS AND CAM JOHNS – Review by Betsy Melano

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Brink of Denial (Sons of Sindicato #1)Brink of Denial by Cam Johns
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brink of Denial: Sons of Sindicato Book 1 is an awesome book full of action, suspense, and twists, continuing an amazing series. This book concentrates on Dane and Mila who have a past together from when they were young. Mila finally comes to figure out that she misses Dane, who was her first serious boyfriend, and be by his side. Of course Dane doesn’t make it easy for her to be back in his life with the hurt and pain Mila caused him when she left. The authors are great at writing about relationships and how things don’t go as planned. The characters and the experiences they have suck you in so you want to read the book in one sitting!

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Eye of the Storm (A Gray Ghost Novel, book 2) AUDIO BOOK by Amy McKinley – Review by Betsy Melano

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Eye of the Storm (Gray Ghost Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley is fast paced and action packed from the first chapter where we meet Chris and Mari in the jungles of Columbia. Mari helped save Chris’ life and she believes he will save her in return. Before that can happen, Mari must help Chris recover from his injuries so he can find a way out of the jungle.

I really enjoyed listening to this book. Regan Brown does a wonderful job adding to the story with her narration.

Blood Mug (Red Farlow Mysteries Book 4) by W.F. Ranew – Review by Betsy Melano

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Blood Mug (Red Farlow Mysteries: #4)Blood Mug by W.F. Ranew
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Blood Mug by W.F. Ranew is the 4th book in the Red Farlow Mysteries series. These mysteries are wonderful to read because you really get to know P.I. Red Farlow through all the books. In this installment, Red is headed to Atlanta to meet with a chairman. When Red gets there, he finds that the chairman has been murdered – there is a dagger sticking out of his back. Through the investigation, Red finds more murder victims and starts working on figuring out the motive. It was really interesting to read about how Red shares about each victim and we get to know them.
This is a great series! It does help to read them from the beginning to learn about Red Farlow and the way he thinks. I sure hope there are more books coming!

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My Sweet GI AUDIO BOOK by T.L Wainwright – Review by Betsy Melano

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My Sweet GI by T.L. Wainwright is a romance story taking place in England during WWII. It is a beautiful story that captured my heart from the start. Jenny is a sweet young woman who meets Teddy when he comes into the shop she works at looking for candy. Even though they’re from different countries, they find a connection that pulls them tougher quickly. What will the war do to this connection?

The narrator Rooke Kingston is wonderful at helping the story along and easily makes us realize each of the characters. Thank you Ms. Kingston for the beautiful narration.

The Earl’s Scandalous Wager by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Betsy Melano

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The Earl's Scandalous WagerThe Earl’s Scandalous Wager by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Earl’s Scandalous Wager by Wareeze Woodson is a tale of a young woman of noble birth who is put up as a wager by her stepbrother due to his gambling problem. When we first meet Emily Brumville, she is in considerable distress because the situation her stepbrother has put her in. Outwardly, she strives to not look so worried & scared. Emily cannot believe all of the gentleman at the table are actually going through with this wager.

This story and how the main characters, Emily Brumville and Phillip Beckely Benton, Earl of Lenbridge start learning about each other and interacting caught my attention right away. I couldn’t wait to read more about the newlyweds and how they build their relationship to each other’s benefit and hopefully eventually to love each other. To add to the mix, Phillip’s family members, the woman Phillip had planned to marry, and Emily’s stepbrother, all seem to be under suspicion as the one causing mischief against the newlyweds. Who could be so against this union? What would be their motive?

I really enjoyed this book. I hope you do too.

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Love by Design (The Meraki Series Book 2) by Effie Kammenou – Review by Betsy Melano

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Love by Design (The Meraki Series Book 2)Love by Design by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love By Design (The Meraki Series Book 2) by Effie Kammenou shares the story of Mia and Nicholas. Mia works for a publishing company as a graphic designer who also happens to take professional photographs. When she attends a Community if Creatives in Publishing meeting, she finds her dream guy Nicholas who happens to be a presenter at the meeting. Several months later Mia is offered a new position when the publishing company is going through a reorganization. Wouldn’t you know it, Mia is now working with Nicholas. The hard part is that they don’t seem to get along at all. They both seem to bring out each other’s bad side. Early on, Mia is very worried that she will lose her job because of this. Will she keep her job and will she be able to continue working with Nicholas? Don’t worry my fellow readers – keep reading, the answers will come.
I love how Ms. Kammenou develops the characters. It’s a big part of the reason I loved the first book in the series. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did.

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Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Betsy Melano

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Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book1) by K.L Montgomery is a fun, entertaining cozy mystery. Sunshine Baker is the Young Adult librarian in her hometown of Bryce Beach. Sunshine is tasked with planning the annual Friends of the Library Gala this year. The Gala is very important to the library because funds have been cut and the Library needs all the help it can get from this fundraiser. Of all the possible things Sunshine had worried about happening at the Gala, theft of the money raised and of the 400 year old bible that was brought over by the town’s founding members at the Gala wasn’t one of them. When Sunshine finds out that the police think one of the library employees planned the theft, she vows to find the culprit!

This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I really enjoyed reading this book and can’t wait to read the next book in the series. I love that Sunshine and her librarian friends are women with curves. We all come in different shapes and sizes and this book shows that everyone is important.

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READY FOR FLYNN, PART 1 (READY FOR FLYNN SERIES) AUDIO BOOK by K.L. SHANDWICK – Review by Betsy Melano

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Ready for Flynn: Part 1 by K L Sandwick is a wonderful love story that will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride. Valerie is a 15 year old girl who is strong who refused to “do it” with her boyfriend when he pressured her. When this happened, the boyfriend ended up finding someone else to take her place which happened to be Valerie’s best friend. To help Valerie through this rough time, her family sends her to her aunt’s. While emotionally recuperating, Valerie helped her aunt deal with her home after her uncle’s death.

Valerie’s three older brothers are very protective of her when it comes to guys. When Valerie comes home right before Thanksgiving, she is excited to see her brothers. The brother she feels closest to is Martin. Martin brings his roommate Flynn home with him so Flynn doesn’t spend Thanksgiving alone. Valerie and Flynn have an instant connection but there is no way they can get together because of her young age and her protective family. This doesn’t stop them from learning more about each other and their feelings get stronger between them but Flynn ends up stepping away from her and the family.When tragedy strikes and Rocks Valerie’s world, Flynn comes back to help her and be there for her.

This is a well written story with a lot of growth by the main characters. It grabs your heart and you will want to keep reading. I’m so glad this is just part 1 since I want to learn more of what happens.

The narrator, Anne Marie Damman does a wonderful job. Her narration helped me to really feel what the characters were going through.

The Earl and the Peahen (The Scarlet Salon Book 5) by Jean Wilde – Review by Betsy Melano

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The Earl and the PeahenThe Earl and the Peahen by Jean Wilde
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Earl and the Peahen (The Scarlet Salon Book 5) by Jean Wilde is a wonderful historical romance novel. Jane Mayfield is not a beauty like he mother or her sisters. At 25, Jane is older than many of the debutants of society, but her friend Isabelle for the season to find a husband. Jane doesn’t wish to marry just anyone like the older suitors who are close to her father’s age. She dreams of finding a love match. Through Isabelle and her husband Jane meets Alexander, the Earl of Norwich at a event. Soon after meeting Jane and Alexander have a conversation about his waistcoat, which Jane compares to getting attention like a male peacock!
Jane and Alexander are wonderful characters who are brought together again when they are kidnapped by mistake. Their friendship begins in this awful setting. I’m sure you will fall in love with these two like I did.

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On Viking Seas (The Forerunner, Book 3) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Betsy Melano

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On Viking Seas (Forerunner Series)On Viking Seas by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

On Viking Seas (The Forerunner Series Book 3) by Jay Veloso Batista is an awesome historical fiction story that hooked me right away! It’s the first book I’ve read by this author and I will be searching out more of his books. I enjoy reading historical fiction stories that make you imagine what life was like. Add in some old gods, witches, trolls, it sure gets interesting. Once I figured out some of the characters, it was fairly easy to follow the story which is written from several different character’s points of view.
Thank you Mr. Batista for reminding me of my love for reading historical fiction!

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Key West Dead (Jake Wolfe Book 6) by Mark Nolan – Review by Betsy Melano

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Key West DeadKey West Dead by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Key Wast Dead (Jake Wolfe Book 6) by Mark Nolan is great! It’s been a while since I’ve read a thrilling crime novel and this one hit the spot. Although I haven’t read the other books in the series, I was able to figure out the main characters pretty quickly. I love that Jake and Cody work together to solve crimes. In this book, they are searching for a bomber who is terrorizing Key West by blowing up yachts, threatening some of Jake’ military buddies, and demanding money from the county. Following Jake and Cody work to find the bomber was thrilling. I can’t wait to pick up the earlier books and read more about the Jake & Cody combo.

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Safe Harbor: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 5 AUDIO BOOK by Valerie Davisson – Review by Betsy Melano

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Safe Harbor (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 5) by Valerie Davisson is a crime novel that I got sucked into right away. I love finding a great mystery full of suspense and intrigue. First of all, Logan McKenna’s mother shows up at Logan’s home out of nowhere with no explanation. Soon after her mother showing up, Logan heads out on a much needed vacation with her family to Oregon’s Pacific coast. All of a sudden this vacation to relax and enjoy time with family turns into Logan finding herself as one of the suspects of a murder investigation. How could this have happened, Logan is just visiting the town. What could she do to find out who the murderer is?

Mary Ann Jacobs narrated this audio book. Her voice is easy to listen to and I appreciated her use of slightly different tone of voice for different characters. I would be happy to listen to a book that Mary Ann Jacobs narrates in the future.

Sure As Hell (Life Is Hell Book 4) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Betsy Melano

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Sure As Hell (Life is Hell #4)Sure As Hell by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sure As Hell (Life Is Hell Series Book 4) by Naomi Valkyrie is my favorite book of this series! Don’t get me wrong, they are all good but this one is the best. I love that Ms. Valkyrie showcases Jaru the main character who happens to be neurodivergent. Jaru’s struggles with indecision, how he approaches challenges, how he cares about other characters, how the characters interact with him, and the support these characters show Jaru is very special. It reminds you of how we all should live to treat others the way we want to be treated. That being different than the norm is okay because those that are will show those normal people a different perspective of life.

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In Plain Sight ( The Broken Bow Book 3) by Ashley A Quinn – Review by Betsy Melano

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In Plain Sight (Broken Bow Book #3)In Plain Sight by Ashley A Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In Plain Sight is the 3rd book in The Broken Bow Series written by Ashley A Quinn. This book is about a young man named Mason who is found hiding in Rayna’s field one fall evening while she is harvesting crops to sell at the farmers market. She quickly figures out that Mason needs help but he is distrustful of the police or being taken to the hospital. Rayna calls Thomas, her ex boyfriend who is the local vet to help with some of Mason’s injuries. Soon after Thomas gets involved helping Mason, they figure out that Mason is a victim of child trafficking. Rayna & Thomas are both caring adults and know people that can help Mason and hopefully find the other kids that we’re held captive at the same location.
This book got my attention pretty quickly. Not only are the characters well thought out but I felt like I was transported into the story. I know child trafficking is a hard thing for many of us to read about but this was written well and got me thinking.

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In Over Her Head: Lights, Camera, Anxiety (The Cecily Taylor Series Book 2) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Betsy Melano

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In Over Her Head: Lights, Camera, Anxiety (The Cecily Taylor Series #2)In Over Her Head: Lights, Camera, Anxiety by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In Over Her Head: Lights, Camera, Anxiety by Krysten Lindsay Hager is the second book in The Cecily Taylor series. The story picks up from the first book as we read that Cecily and Andrew are continuing to talk and date. The two of them are figuring out what a long distance relationship entail as Andrew goes off to work on writing and recording some songs. Add into this stress and anxiety, Cecily’s best friend Lila pulls away when Cecily voices her opinion on Lila taking back her ex boyfriend. This is something I know many teens experience where a friend seems to push others away to be with someone. It is a learning experience for all involved. I really enjoyed reading this second book. I would recommend this series to any young woman.

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Daisy’s Darkness (Wheels & Hogs Book 6) by D.M. Earl – Review by Betsy Melano

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Daisy's Darkness (Wheels & Hogs #6)Daisy’s Darkness by D.M. Earl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Daisy’s Darkness by D.M. Earl is the 6th book in the Wheels & Hogs series. To be honest, this was the first book by this author that I’ve read. I could tell there was more information to be learned about characters that showed up in this book. However, that didn’t take away from how quickly I was sucked into this story. The beginning is all about how Daisy is seeing things because we are basically reading out of her diary. Many very stressful situations and emotions are making Daisy withdrawal from life. She doesn’t know how to make things better as it is hard to do it alone. But her mental stress is making her not trust her family, immediate and extended family. I even cried at a few points in the book. You can really feel how Daisy is feeling and you want to help her so bad. I hope that this book reaches many who can learn something from it.

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