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Murder She Meowed ( Bookshop Kitties Mysteries Book 2 ) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Caralee Loonat

Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries Book 2)Murder She Meowed by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was hooked by the title as my inner crazy cat lady couldn’t resist. I might also add I was pleasantly surprised and delighted with the author’s world she has created. This being the first book by this author that I have read and it certainly won’t be my last. I occasionally love a good mystery and this series just ticks all my boxes. The author is able to spin a tale that keeps the reader glued to their seats and eager for what is going to happen. I felt that the characters were really well written and the whole concept was absolutely addicting. I cannot wait for the next book in this series. I am a very eager kitty to read it!

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Master Botosoni ( Masters of the Consulate Book 9) by Sylvia Black – Review by Caralee Loonat

Master Botosoni (Masters of the Consulate #9)Master Botosoni by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really love this series by this author and this is yet another great addition to it. I am a die hard vampire romance reader and this once again hit the spot. I love how the author is able to bring the characters to life and drag the reader into the book. There is just the right amount of drama and adventure mixed into the romance. I really like how this brings the characters together as well as creates the world in which they are in. The reader is really drawn into the world and left on the edge of their seats waiting to see how the story will unfold. I really love how the books really do blend into one another. I really look forward to the next book in this series.

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Cray Saves the Day ( The Adventures of Cray Series ) by G. Pa Rhymes – Review by Caralee Loonat

Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well once again another great book from this author for kids. I cannot stress how I wish my kids were younger. This author has a very unique way of writing stories that engage kids and teach them valuable lessons. The characters are brought to life and are very relatable to kids. I like how the author is able to engage the reader and weave the lessons within the story. This is such a great way for kids to be able to learn to read and also gather information that is needed. I highly recommend this series to parents with young kids.

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A New Day For Cray ( The Advetures of Cray Series ) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Caralee Loonat

A New Day For Cray (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)A New Day For Cray by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really wish my kids were young enough for these books. I like how the author has brought the characters to life and also creates a good way to teach children lessons. The characters are relatable for kids and the illustrations really add to the book. This is a good way for kids to learn how to act within a friendship and learn boundaries and the correct manner in which to act. I really would recommend this book for young kids. Look forward to reading more from this author.

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The Round Box (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Caralee Loonat

The Round Box (Grandma's Closet #2)The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read many books by this author and this is yet another one that is a good children’s book. This author does suck an amazing job of bringing learning to kids with her creative stories. I really wish that my children were young enough to be able to enjoy these books. The author is able to bring subjects to kids in a creative learning way that makes things fun. I really like the characters that the author has developed. I definitely would recommend these books to anyone with younger children.

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The Befallen ( The Unsung and The Wolf Duology ) by Cambria Williams – Review by Caralee Loonat

The BefallenThe Befallen by Cambria Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have to admit I love finding new authors and books. This was definitely one great find. I love to be plunged into the dark fantasy world that this author has created. I like the fact that the main character has a disability and will not let it hold her back. I love how the author is able to bring the characters to life. The story is created and it unfolds leaving me wanting more. I really did not want to put this book down and I really cannot wait to read more from this author. This was a great diversion from my total favorite genre of paranormal romance.

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Carrie’s Flight ( Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Caralee Loonat

Carrie's FlightCarrie’s Flight by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read many books by this author and once again I was not let down. I just love how she is able to bring a child’s imagination to life and also aid in their learning. The characters are very relatable and thought provoking. I like how she is able to bring learning to a simplified platform where kids can not only enjoy but also grow. I really wish my own children were young enough for these books. I would definitely recommend this author to anyone with young kids.

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Dark Moon Secrets ( The Witch Moon Series Book 1 ) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Caralee Loonat

Dark Moon Secrets (Witch Moon #1)Dark Moon Secrets by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Yet again another great book by one of my top favorite authors. I love how this series is paranormal and how the two mains are in a sort of forbidden love situation. I also like how the author is able to create such a vivid great world and bring the characters to life. The drama is also very well balanced and adds a great depth to the story. I really enjoy how the author creates the back story and builds everything into a peak and leaves the reader wanting more. I definitely will be reading more from this series and cannot wait for the next installment.

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Orenda ( The Latitude Series ) by T.S. Simons – Review by Caralee Loonat

Orenda (The Latitude Series Book 2)Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I do like a change in genre once in a while and I really do enjoy this author’s world she has created. I like to venture into dystopian worlds to widen my reading horizons. The author is able to bring the characters to life and really has a well balanced story. I like how the drama and adventure are well balanced. The characters often have great chemistry and there is always a well built up story to go along. I like how this being the second book I have read in this series has a good flow from the first and has left me wanting more. It had me on the edge of my seat. I look forward to reading more from this series.

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This Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Caralee Loonat

This Egg Won't HatchThis Egg Won’t Hatch by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really like how this author is able to bring these books alive and enable a child’s imagination. Along with helping kids to learn to read. I just wish that my children were younger as I would certainly be buying these books for them. The author really builds a great world and is able to spark the child’s interest. I truly recommend this author and her books if you have kids. The characters are unique and the stories are original and help to get the interest in reading sparked. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Master Sardinina ( Masters of the Consulate Book 8 ) by Sylvia Black – Review by Caralee Loonat

Master SardiniaMaster Sardinia by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of my favorite vampire romance authors. I have really enjoyed reading this series and this was yet another great book from this author. I am a huge paranormal romance reader and I especially love vampire romances and the author brings a refreshing storyline and series. I always find myself not wanting to put the books down. The characters have fantastic chemistry and the story flows really well from one book to the next in the series. The plot is complex and keeps the reader’s attention. Along with the explosive chemistry and the nice mix of adventure, drama and romance what is not to love. I will definitely be reading more from this author and this series. It is definitely on my top ten.

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Baking a Bicycle ( Invisible Magic Wand Book 7 ) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Caralee Loonat

Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book SevenBaking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book Seven by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another good book from this author for kids. I really enjoy how this author brings learning to children and makes the stories fun and enjoyable. I really do wish my children were smaller and could enjoy these books by this author. I am sure when I finally do have grandchildren that they also will find joy in this author’s stories. The author is able to bring subjects to kids in a very creative way that helps develop their imaginations and influence learning. I really do highly recommend this author’s books and will definitely be reading more from her.

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Fractured Hearts – Prospect ( Grimm Wolves MC Book 7 ) – by D.M. Earl – Review by Caralee Loonat

Fractured Hearts-Prospect (Grimm Wolves MC Book 7)Fractured Hearts-Prospect by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just love all of this author’s books. I got into MC romances thanks to this author. The characters are well written and the stories always manage to meld into one another seamlessly. I really find I am drawn into the books and cannot put them down. I love the chemistry between the main characters. Their past lives always help to create the story and bring a deeper sense of knowing. The drama is really well balanced with romance. I also like how the storylines are not predictable and really grab the reader and keep you focused on them. This author has such a great world she has built and I look forward to reading more from her as well as this series and all her other series.

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Wild Lavender ( Heart and Hand Series Book 1 ) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Caralee Loonat

Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book by this author that I have read and I was not let down. I really could not put this book down. I really liked how the author was able to create the world in which this series is built in. The characters seemed to just jump right off of the pages and I felt as though I was in the midst of the action and adventure. I really like how the book has a good balance of drama and romance. The main characters just are so unique and their chemistry is phenomenal. I really look forward to reading more from this author as well as this series in the near future.

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Vixen ( Devil’s Handmaidens MC :Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter ) by D.M. Earl – Reviewed by Caralee Loonat

Vixen: (Devil's Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter)Vixen: by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Yet another good book in another motorcycle series by this author. I really enjoy how the author is able to bring the characters to life and draw the reader in. I felt as though I was right in the midst of all the drama unfolding. I like how the author is able to create the world and make the characters jump right off of the page. The chemistry between the main characters is explosive and I like how the author draws from their pasts to form them. The book has a very good balance of drama, along with romance so that it is not overly one way or the other. The adventure unfolds and brings the reader onto the edge of their seats and unable to put this book down wanting to know how it would all enfold. I really cannot wait to read more from this author as well as this series. This was a good book and I am eager for more.

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Mystical Midlife Mate ( Boudin, Barbecue, and Hoodoo Series ) by Reggie Dupree – Review by Caralee Loonat

Mystical Midlife Mate: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel (Boudin, Barbecue, and Hoodoo Book 2)Mystical Midlife Mate: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel by Reggi Dupree
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow just wow is all I can say. I love paranormal romance books and this definitely filled that love. I really like how the author is able to bring the characters to life and bring the story alive. I really like the bits of drama entwined into the story. I really found myself drawn into this series and this being the second book in the series really did not disappoint. I like the chemistry between the characters and how the story really flows on from the first. I really could not put this book down and so look forward to reading the next in this series and more from this author.

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Shadow Falls ( Shadowstalker Series Book 3 ) by Natalie Johanson – Review by Caralee Loonat

Shadow's Fall (Shadowstalker Series Book 3)Shadow’s Fall by Natalie Johanson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been enjoying reading some YA fantasy books recently and this was yet another good one. The author is able to really create such a unique world and bring the characters to life. I was really drawn into the world and felt as though I was just so eager to see how things would progress. I really like how the characters have such an amazing chemistry. There is so just the right amount of drama and adventure. The book really draws one in and keeps the attention as the story evolves. I like how the author brings two different kinds of magical people and puts them at odds with each other and is able to evolve the story and keep the reader’s imagination flowing. I look forward to reading more from this author and this series in the future.

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Mr. Barsin’s Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Caralee Loonat

Mr. Barsins' Toy EmporiumMr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great kids book by this author. I really love how this author is able to bring the characters to life and help teach kids and build their imagination. I really like how the author is able to create a vivid world and broaden children’s imaginations and teaching them at the same time. I really wish that my kids were young enough to read these and I would definitely recommend these books to anyone with small children.

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Lies – Truth – Love by Marina Hanna – Review by Caralee Loonat

Lies - Truth - LoveLies – Truth – Love by Marina Hanna
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is once again another good book by this author that I have read. I really like how the author is able to balance romance and drama. I was not able to put this book down and could not wait to see how it would all end. The chemistry between the characters was sizzling and the author brought them to life. I really like how there is drama surrounding the love story as in real life as well there is not really always a straight forward means to the end. Also the author is able to show that sometimes the least expected can lead to forever. Also that there is always a road to forgiveness and sometimes we must take a leap of faith. I will definitely be reading more from this author in the future.

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Rocketship Made of Stars ( I am an Alien ) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Caralee Loonat

Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations (I am an Alien)Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is again another great book by this author that helps young kids learn. I like how this author is able to bring science to kids and make it fun and interesting to learn. I really wish that my children were younger but I know that I will keep this in my library for the future when I eventually have grandkids. The author really has a very unique writing style that makes harder subjects easy for kids to learn and comprehend. I will definitely recommend this to anyone with younger kids who want to introduce them to science and get their interest peaked.

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Master Campania ( Masters of the Consulate Book 7 ) by Sylvia Black – Review by Caralee Loonat

Master Campania: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 7)Master Campania: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is yet another great book by this author. I really love paranormal romances and this is one of my favorite authors. I really like how that the characters have such electric chemistry and that there is a great mix of adventure and romance. I was on the edge of my seat and could not put this book down. I love how there was an undertone of forbidden that just really added to the story. I really love how this author is able to bring the characters to life and grip the reader and hold on for the full journey. The ever growing fireworks between the main characters as the adventure goes forward brings the wanting to see the outcome grow just adds to the drama. I so look forward to reading more from this author as well as this series.

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The Magic Carousel ( The Brass Ring Series book 1 ) by K.L. Small – Review by Caralee Loonat

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

This is the first book by this author that I have read and I found it quite a unique story. This is a really good book for younger adults or pre teens. The author does a good job of creating a world and bringing the characters to life. I wish my kids were younger enough for this. The characters are very relatable. It is easy for kids to be able to relate to what the main character is going through. I would certainly read more from this author and this series.

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Mesmerised ( Hybrid Lovers Book 2 ) by Toya Richardson – Review by Caralee Loonat

Mesmerised (Hybrid Lovers #2)Mesmerised by Toya Richardson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book by this author I have read in this series and I was not let down. I really like how the author is able to blend just the right amount of drama into the romance. I really like how the characters have such a fiery chemistry. This happens to be one of my most favorite genre. I absolutely love paranormal romance. The author is able to build the story and grip the reader. I really was not wanting to put this book down. The eagerness to see how the story would progress kept me on the edge of my seat. I really cannot wait to read more from this author and this series as it definitely has become one of my top ten favorite series.

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Conversations with the Tarot by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Caralee Loonat

Conversations with the Tarot: Bewitching Meditations on Reading the CardsConversations with the Tarot: Bewitching Meditations on Reading the Cards by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book and I have to say that it was helpful to me. I was excited to read this book. The author has a creative way to bring the subject to the reader. I think this will be a useful tool to help me not only better understand but also learn how to better read Tarot. I really found this book to be very unique and the author’s words colorful. I really enjoyed the opportunity to be able to see this subject through another’s eyes. I really would recommend this book to anyone interested in this subject. It provides an open look into the cards and a way to better interpret them.

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Marked Wolf ( Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 2 ) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Caralee Loonat

Marked Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 2)Marked Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have come to really love this author’s books and series. I really love paranormal romance with a good mix of drama. I really enjoyed how the author was able to bring the characters to life and just grab the reader into it. I felt as though I was right in the midst of the drama going on. I really could not wait to see how things were going to progress and how it would come out. The storyline really flows and was so unique. I was on the edge of my chair.

The whole sort of forbidden or enemy type romance really added to the book. I like how there are more events that are able to help the flow of the story. The characters really have a unique chemistry. I was so at my wits end as the drama added to it. I really cannot wait to read more from this author and series.

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Love Bites More ( The Darkness and Light Duology, and the Love Bites World ) by T.L. Clark – Review by Caralee Loonat

Love Bites MoreLove Bites More by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am just in seventh heaven as this is one of my most favorite authors. I love paranormal romances and this did not disappoint. I really like the way the author is able to build a world and bring the characters to life. I really felt as though I was right in the middle of the action. There was also a great balance of drama and adventure mixed in with the romance. As I have said before this is one of my most favorite genres. I really like how there was a sort of forbidden love with a wonderous outcome. I like how everything just really fell into place and the chemistry between the characters really just added to the story. I look forward to reading much more from this author in the future.

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Forbidden Blood ( The Shadow Chronicles Book 4 ) by C.R. Robertson – Review by Caralee Loonat

Forbidden Blood (The Shadow Chronicles Book 4)Forbidden Blood by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of my favorite authors and I am never disappointed. I really enjoyed this book and I was so eager to read the fourth book in this series. I love how the characters always have electrifying chemistry. The books are well balanced with the romance and the drama and action. The forbidden love story really adds to the atmosphere of the book. The author keeps you on the edge of your seat and hungry for more. I don’t want to put the book down. I really look forward to reading more from this author and this series as it’s one of my favorite genres.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines ( Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Caralee Loonat

Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales #3)Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have to say that this author does such a good job of making learning fun for children. I just wish my children were young enough for these books. The author is able to take science and make it fun for kids to learn so that not only are they learning to read but also another subject. I like how the characters are relatable. The books are easy for kids to understand and also make it interesting. I would definitely recommend these books to anyone with kids.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Caralee Loonat

Helpful HudsonHelpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I took the time to read and review this book and I have to say that it is a good book for young children to learn about self care. I really like how the author is able to bring the subject to life for the audience she chose. The character is fun loving and is easy for children to understand. If my children were younger I would have definitely got them this book. I highly recommend this book for kids as everyone needs to learn how to take care of themselves.

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House of Arsceneaux (Servants of Morigan : Immortal Creatures ) by Caterina Novelliere – Review by Caralee Loonat

House of ArsceneauxHouse of Arsceneaux by Caterina Novelliere
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well I am in heaven. My favorite genre is Paranormal romance and this book really hit the spot. I love vampire romances and to add more supernatural beings into the mix has really made this a great book for me. I love how there is the lost love second chance vibe to this book I really could not put this book down. The author has a great way of bringing the characters to life. I really felt as though I was there in the thick of all the drama occurring around them. I really look forward to reading more from this author and series.
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