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Chasing Hope Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Deborah White

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It was a great story to listen to, and although at times hearing the narrator attempt to do the voice of Maddie was a little off putting it wasn’t enough to distract from the beautiful storyline of Sky, Max and Maddie. This story had a wonderful blend of charisma, sass, and empathy. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and would be interested and reading other stories by the author.It was a great story to listen to, and although at times hearing the narrator attempt to do the voice of Maddie was a little off putting it wasn’t enough to distract from the beautiful storyline of Sky, Max and Maddie. This story had a wonderful blend of charisma, sass, and empathy. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and would be interested and reading other stories by the author.

Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Deborah White

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series)Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Shake Down. There was humor, suspense, and even a few unexpected surprises. One of my favorite things about this book was the down south feel. Not only were several cities and landmarks from Florida and Georgia mentioned, but also the lingo and characterization lends itself to the southern charm that just makes this story all the more entertaining. So often stories are written using popular locations like New York and California, so it’s nice to have a story with a more modest cityscape.
While I was reading, I was so engrossed in the book I didn’t even realize it had come to an end. Clayton’s story is one I hope continues on in the next book, Throw Down, so I can continue to follow his journey of fighting crime while getting his life back on track.

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Bake Believe (Bake Believe Series Book 1) by Cori Cooper – Review by Deborah White

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Bake BelieveBake Believe by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading the story of Cat and her journey from “making” frozen waffles and microwave dinners to learning how to bake. It is a sweet story of a middle school girl who’s finding her way in more ways than one, from navigating her crush on a cute new guy who just moved to town to learning more about her family history she is discovering what makes her happy. Cat’s unique journey has allowed her to learn her family history and discover more about why baking is just so important to her family. Bonus: there’s a recipe after every chapter 🙂

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Bake Happy (Bake Believe Series Book 3) by Cori Cooper – Review by Deborah White

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Bake HappyBake Happy by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you haven’t read Bake Believe and Bake Off, do yourself a favor and read those, then read this you won’t be disappointed! I’m so grateful to Cori for introducing the wonderful world of Cat Anderson and her family. This story tied together the mystery of their family’s blessing/curse and I can’t wait to share it with my daughter, who is a big fan of baking. I’m sad that this is the last book in the trilogy but it concluded in a way that leaves me satisfied in spite being sad to see it end. PS- I have definitely bookmarked several recipes I plan to try soon 😉

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Deborah White

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Something about Aimee was a great read that took me away. I felt as if I traveled to New York and even to Jawahir. The book had lots of twists and turns and kept me on the edge of my seat. I enjoyed learning more about Aimee and Qadir, while reading this adventure romance. I didn’t realize that this book is a part of a series when I started reading it but I was thrilled to realize that the story doesn’t end here and I can continue reading the series to see how things develop. If you are looking for a book that will take you places and shows the beauty of the world in both big and small things then this is just the book for you. Thank you S. E. Smith for creating a book full of lovable characters and a world that readers can escape to when they need a break from reality.

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny Book 3) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Deborah White

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny #3)Between Darkness & Light by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The first two books in the series give us the backstory of Julia, a human girl who is eventually turned into a vampire. Her story continues to evolve as she meets many friends and foes, while learning to cope with her new lifestyle. Over the last few decades, Julia has learned a lot about humanity and vampires. The things she thought she knew have been all but disproven as she has grown to learn more about herself, despite how painful that journey of discovery was for her and the ones closest to her.

Will Julia be able to fix the wrongs of her past? Will the resistance ever accept her back and help her finish the battle she agreed to take on in the first book? This was a wonderful read and I was very pleased to learn that there is a fourth book. I’m looking forward to reading it so that I’m able to continue this journey with the characters I’ve grown to think of as friends.

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Book 2) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Deborah White

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny, #2)Pursuit into Darkness by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The second installment of the series, Pursuit into Darkness, is a great continuation of the War of Destiny Series. When we left off in the 1st book Julia had recently been changed into a vampire and had turned her childhood love interest into a vampire too. This book picks up several decades later, and has the characters living back in London when a new conflict faces them. As revealed to us in the first installment, all vampires have a special power, and it is in this book we learn what Julia’s power is. Now the question is ‘will she learn to use her powers to come out victorious?’. For the sake of preserving the element of surprise, this is a story you must read to see how our characters fare when chaos ensues.

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Deborah White

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny # 1)Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I started off reading this series not sure how I would feel about it, since I’ve never read any vampire stories prior to this one, but I quickly grew to realize that I enjoy the storyline and characters immensely. Lost Soul is the first book in the War of Destiny Series and it was a great read. The author established all of the characters really well and takes the time to give the background of the main character Juliana. Juliana, or as she likes to be called Julia, is a very relatable character who is very young when she experiences many life altering events. Although she has been through a significant amount of harsh events she is still a very humble and innocent young lady, who has more spunk and desire to live than most. I’m looking forward to reading the next installment of the series to see how her story progresses.

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Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Deborah White

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Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a well developed story that could have very well been a future qe as humans has to face in the wake of facing modern times without a modern solution. The book although a part of a series reads well enough that it can be enjoyed alone or together as it is intended. The story is a dystopian romance that leaves the readers on the edge of their seat in suspense as the story takes surprising twists and turns. I would recommend this book as a good read and a wonderful eye opener for how much humanity takes for granted, but that could be so quickly changed in a moments notice.

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The Vilification of Aqua Marine by Megan Mackie – Review by Deborah White

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The Vilification of Aqua Marine (Working Mask, #1)The Vilification of Aqua Marine by Megan Mackie

I wasn’t sure what to expect when starting this book, but the cover art caught my eye so I decided to read it, and I’m glad I did. The story of superheroes and villains was well portrayed and left me wanting more. The book is geared towards a younger crowd, but poses as a great read even for older audiences.
Aqua Marine aka Rhiannon, has to face the dilemma of having both a superhero and an evil villan for parents. Her mother Black Fox, constantly reminds her that even though she is retired, she still possesses great influence. While she tries to be a great superheroe like her dad Reboot. I highly enjoyed the push and pull relationship dynamic of mother and daughter and thought it added an air of comic relief to an already enjoyable story.
I would recommend this story to anyone who is interested in a story of someone finding themselves in a world full of people who constantly try to persuade them to be who they want instead of being true to themselves. This story is full of adventure, sibling rivalry, and hero villian dilemma that makes for an interesting read with surprising twists. This book left me wanting more and I couldn’t put it down. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series to learn more about Rhiannon and the heroes and villains of Phoenix City.

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The Second Alpha Heir by C.L. Ledford – Review by Deborah White

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The Second Alpha HeirThe Second Alpha Heir by C.L. Ledford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story was such a good read. I enjoyed it from the very first page up until the last. I have never read a werewolf story before, but I’m glad that this one was my first. I was able to quickly understand the unique terminology and feeling that is unique to stories of this nature.
In the book Nolen loses his older brother and is forced to take on the responsibility of Alpha heir. His story is one that goes through all the emotions from sadness to happiness, from pain to joy, from fear to strength.
I was thoroughly pleased with the pace of the story and the characters. I was initially worried the story would be too graphic or not hold my interest but I was happily mistaken. There is some adult language and an intimate scene, but it is well developed and tasteful. This is a good read not just for werewolf enthusiasts, but also for anyone who is interested in a story about someone who has to endure life’s hardships and overcome them despite the many obstacles that come their way.

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The Prospect of Death Review by Carmen Radtke – Review by Deborah White

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The Prospect of Death (Alyssa Chalmers mysteries, #2)The Prospect of Death by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book by Carmen Radtke that I have read, but it was so well written that it definitely won’t be my last read from her. She is a master with storytelling and weaved together a story full of mystery, love, angst, and grace. Alyssa Chalmers is a kind heroine who throughout the story charms readers with her elegance and wit. The story is set in 1862 and has all the allure of a historical setting, so much so that I dreamed I was living in the height of the 19th century.

The women of Australia who were bound for Canada have more than just men waiting for them. The story quickly takes off and shows how crafty and cunning people can be even in the past. To avoid giving away any spoilers I’ll just let you know that the mystery in this story is well worth the read and will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

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PREMEDITATED: A Trust Betrayed Christian Suspense (Agents of Justice Series Book 2) Review by Deborah White

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PremeditatedPremeditated by Susanna Haymond
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Premeditated was a wonderful read full of twists and turns. Although I didn’t read the 1st book in the series it was easy to follow along with all of the characters and their storylines. It has been a while since I’ve read a Christian mystery book and I must say that this book had all of the elements that make for a great read: suspense, mystery, charm, character development, and even scriptures.

I won’t post any spoilers because the whole fun in a good mystery book is discovering things along the way and hoping to figure it out before it is revealed. I was able to figure out what the twist in the story was just before it was revealed and then I spent about 30 minutes in disbelief hoping both the author and I were wrong.

The epilogue was a beautifully poetic ending to the story and I’m looking forward to reading the 1st story for more of a background on the characters that I have grown to know and love these last few days.

If you are looking for a delightful and suspenseful read then by all means read the agents of justice books, you won’t be disappointed.

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Deborah White,

June 2022