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Tropic Heat by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
King has done it again; given us a quick, enjoyable read that draws you in and keeps you turning the page. Getting left at the alter on his wedding day wasn’t what Daniel had in mind when he booked a non refundable honeymoon. So when that happens, his best friend convinces him to take the trip anyway. Will he spend his time drowning his sorrows, throwing a pity party, a sting of one night stands, or maybe, just maybe, will he find someone whom Sparks fly with? I recommend picking up a copy to find out.
Nessie and the Living Stone by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was another cute story from Wickstrom. Same as all the perivous I have read by her there is a lesson to be learned. She does it with a cute, easy to follow storyline , keeping your child interested. The illustrations also paint a picture of the story. I would recommend reading this book.
Song of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Let me start off by saying this is a wonderful book. With that being said, I wanted to like it so much more than I actually did. This book is a stand-alone romantic fantasy novel, but it does have two other books in the same universe.
Song of Earth and Claws has a good amount of the “regular” fantasy elements, such as drama, danger, magic and mystical characters (in this case Fae – as well as shapeshifters). But there are also a few elements that the author adds that I find are quite unique and interesting, the main one being the way the fae differ from one another. They all have the deeper connection as far a morals go, but they couldn’t be any more different regarding powers, personalities, and physical attributes.
There is A LOT, and I do mean A LOT of information to take in that is honestly pretty necessary to keep the story line straight. This is a chacteristic most dystopian books have, especially in the very first book introducing the world, so I don’t have a problem with the amount of info but, my issue is more so with how much of the information if very alike. There are only very small differences, but those small differences are crucial at understanding and comprehending. Another issue I have is the names are very similar as well. Which would have been fine if they were characters on the same side, or for smaller characters, if a small description (without necessarily being redundant) was included when mentioning them. I completely understand this is easier said than actually done when it comes to writing characters lol.
There are several characters that I would consider “main” characters, but as far as the romantic story line of the book, it is focused on Lannahi and Ashared. I do deeply love their connection both physical and mental. The romantic part doesn’t really have momentum though until over half way, and I feel there was a lot of missed opportunity there because the book is focused on explaining in depth the rules of the fae universe as well as Lannahi as a person. I feel like the author was torn in two directions – the romantic portion of the story vs. the universe the romance took place in. I think the book generally would have been better if there was just one direction the author focused on. Because of this, the flow of the story was a little choppy.
The beginning of the story focuses on Lannahi only and the “games”. But the “games” are not really well explained and left me a little confused on why exactly they existed besides the fact to keep the fae from just murdering each other at random. Another large aspect of this book that heavily confused me was what the ACTUAL plot was, out of the plethora of things that could be considered, none of them really made enough sense to be the MAIN one. Yes, Lannahi wanted protection from Nihhal and she couldn’t speak of what he aspired to do, as well as she did not wish to become a slave. But wouldn’t becoming a Queen solve these issues? Isn’t that the whole point of why she became Queen? Not to mention, after she becomes Queen, it barely mentions him again until almost 3/4 ways through.
The element of danger is never missing, there is always a slight worry that someone might lose their life at any given moment. Has Lannahi bit of more than she could chew? Who knew being Queen would be just as dangerous as her future looked with Nihhal. Loyalties are tested, secrets are kept.. and broken, family members cannot always be trusted, and greed is not always the motivation behind a person’s intentions.
The universe itself is easily imagined; the author does a wonderful job of explaining the world. It is a BEAUTIFUL world, and I think this is one of the best things about this book. It is just enough similar to other fae worlds that makes it easy to imagine fae living there, but so different that you might just take a step back and imagine fae, as a whole, differently than before.
The underlying story had SO much potential, and I feel like it did not really meet its mark for me. But regardless, it is a good story and I encourage you to pick it up and read if you love fantasy romance!
Seraphina by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Seraphina is a cupid. Yup a cupid. She is assigned to help with love matches. She has been assigned Seth Maxwell, again. She has tried twice before with no luck. Seth is a self obsessed, self centered star hockey player who is losing the respect of all around him including his team mates. Seraphina has her hands full again. Will she be able to change his ways and have him remember the grandson his grandmother raised? Will love be found? Please read to find out.
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Lela’s Choice by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
If you are looking for a book that will suspense, thrills, and romance while leaving you smiling and wanting to keep turning the pages, then this book is for you!
Lela’s Choice by Jennifer Raines follows the stories of Lela as she travels to Malta to look for her missing niece and boyfriend, and Hamish, the lawyer hired by Lela’s father to help her find them. But along they way, they may find more than they bargained for.
I loved the fact that the characters seemed real, flawed, and nuanced but still kept the lighthearted feel of a romance while still dealing with hard topics like loss, familial drama, devastaing loss and the barriers trust issues create. The book felt real and left you feeling like love can flourish in the times that you least expect it. You just have to find a way to trust yourself as well as others. This is my second book by this author, and I can’t wait to pick up another.
Happy Reading!
Triple Trouble at Amberwood: Book Four in your favourite middle-grade haunted ballet school… by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lauren and Katie are back at Amberwood. They are year 9’s this year and excited for the new term. Grace and Rodney are now free to go anywhere they wish because they are not stuck to the Amberwood grounds any longer. The adventure begins in the town theater where we meet Lillie. With the theater being torn down there is some urgency to save her.
This book was quite enjoyable and youths who enjoy some mystery and a bit of paranormal will love this continuing series. Another great read.
The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Definitely lots of world building! I had to slow down and take my time with it, and the beginning was a little confusing, but i definitely enjoyed it! It’s a great action fantasy novel, and I highly recommend!!
The Uncrowned King by Ayla Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved the first book, and the second is just as good! We follow Leo as he is thrust into a kingdom he never thought of having. It’s a fantastic fantasy read full of growth, tribulation, and action. I really hope we get more of Leo’s story, because I honestly couldn’t put the book down!
A Journey for Dorothy by P. Creeden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a sweet story. It shows that you can learn to love someone. That being totally selfless is possible. That when times are hard you have to rely on your people. I found myself immersed into this story and wanting more.
We follow the journey of Dorothy as she travels from Va on to the Oregon Trail, in hopes to meet up with her sister. Dorothy is a widow and shortly into her journey she is faced with decisions she didn’t think she’d have to make again. She didn’t want to make them again. This is where we see how times have changed for traveling as a woman. But back then it was rough going and not ideal, let alone advised for a woman to travel alone.
Elias is a man of God and is about to travel West to bring the word of God to as many people as he can. When a dire situation leaves him with no funds and no way to continue his travel. That is until Dorothy saves him, in more than one way.
Read this story to find out how they save one another.
The Magic Man is book 3 of the Olympic Peninsula Series, and I have not read the first two books. However, I found this book easy enough to follow along with (and now I want to go back and read the first two!). This book follows the story of Maddie and David. It’s obvious they should be together, but the timing is just never right for either of them. David has his fiancée Sylvia to worry about, and Maddie is having a fling (as she knows it will be) with Kilo. There are obvious feelings there, but it seems they have a hard time admitting it in the beginning. Also, we see David’s special talent for healing the ones he loves in this book, and Maddie learns the secret. A very interesting book, indeed! And so refreshing that the author, Cat Treadgold, narrates her own book!
Dreamscape by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book I have read by J.N. Sheats and I fell in love. This book is a wonderful YA paranormal suspense with the supernatural, mystery, tension/angst, complex characters, ghosts, occult, slight horror, and wonderful world building. Even though it is YA, I think that older adults would definitely love this as well.
I did not read the first book in the series, but I do not feel like it made this book any less than because of that. With that said, I will be going back to read the first book. I can see a few areas in the book where knowledge from the first book would have been beneficial. I would recommend reading the first book and then this one, but it is not 100% necessary to understand and love this book.
The main character Joey is struggling to keep up with her normal day to day life, but she is also experiencing several supernatural events happening around her. She is desperately trying to find her new “normal” in college, but after everything that has happened, she is not sure if that is possible anymore. What is stalking her in her dreams? What is a dream and what is real? Will her life ever go back to normal?
If you enjoy books with supernatural, paranormal, with some mystery then you will most definitely enjoy this book! I cannot wait to read what comes next!
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Unclutter: A Survivor’s Story by Winnie D. Pagora
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was absolutely amazing. I took my time reading it, and it was honestly a hard book to read. Surviving through abuse is such a hard thing to manage, and from personal experience, I want to give major props to the author for how well this was done. I’m so proud of the main character’s fight and resiliency; and I can’t wait to see more from her.
Grave Digger Academy IV by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Makayla is having an argument with her dad about going back to school. He is forbidding her going. Her actions in the past few years are showing the stress on her parents. A letter shows up and the argument is over as she has been ordered to return to school.
She is excited because she is hoping to finally see her friends. Life is not fair as she is now the one and only disliked pupil hated by all. She doesn’t know what is going on. Why is everyone staring at her? She will need to get to the bottom of what is going on.
This is where her adventure begins. Who to trust is going to be a huge struggle. Friends may not be trustworthy but enemies may be.
This was another great addition to the Grave Digger Series.
Lela’s Choice by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Another great read from Raine. This book really drew you in quickly, keeping you entertained to the end. Lela and Hamish each have their own plans, not expecting the other. Will they make adjustments that will give them a HEA or stick to their current ways? I recommend reading to find out.
A Christmas Amish Courtship by Jennifer Spredemann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I absolutely fell in love with Anne. She was given a big responsibility at a young age. Although she had been courting someone for many years she ended up with a broken heart.
Because her sister broke Andy’s heart around the same time Anne’s heart got broken. This opened a door for them down the road. Andy wants to secretly sweep Anne off her feet. Will her sister and his cousin be okay with the two of them ending up together?
Andy is truly a romantic and I love how their love story played out. Such a short, sweet story that will make you believe in love again!
Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a cute rhyming story about giving enrichment to your dog. While your child is learning during the story, it is done in a fun and exciting way. I even learned something too. Animals are always a great opener for children where books are concerned. They love what the animals are doing and how to interact with them. This is a great book for younger children who might have just gotten a new pet.
Renewed by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This story is a quick, enjoyable read. While part of a series, I found it easy to read as a standalone. Hayden and Ruby each have their own reasons for being how they are; however, being stuck together during a storm might just start them down a new path. Could it lead to their own hea? I would recommend this book if you’re looking for an easy read.
A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a quick, easy read full of Stockholm Syndrome with some light spice and action scattered throughout. That being said, it was pretty dang good! I couldn’t put the book down and read it in one sitting, completely enamored with the characters and the story. I was hoping it was a stand alone, but I guess I’ll just have to add another book to my endless TBR and pre-orders. Highly recommend!
Mission Target by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a wonderful crime solving book this one was. Seriously finished in a day because I could not put it down. I love how the author makes you feel like you are watching this all play out as though it was a movie.
Jake is a former Marine that has a beloved K9 Cody that helps keep America safe! Jake and Cody are tasked with finding and stopping the distribution of a drug that will cause devastation in mass numbers.
All the while his girl friend Sarah is fighting her own battle as well. Along with some of his close “familia”. The question remains will Jake be able to solve this puzzle before it’s too late or can he stop the destruction from becoming worse?
This is not my first book by this author and it won’t be my last. I love the way it’s written with the military aspect still heavily in there. I look forward to more from this author!
A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Kingston has always wanted Ava and has kidnapped her, using her brother’s debt of $2.6 million as his reason. His brother, Oliver, had drugged her in an elevator. Oliver wants to violate her, but Kingston warns him that nobody can touch her. Ava fights by using a paperweight to cut his face. While struggling to get away, there was a loud pop that caused her to scream. Dr.Abbott has to treat Ava while he keeps her in a cell. He didn’t like the situation, but he was loyal to Kingston. Ava wakes up from being sedated by the doctor. She hasn’t been given food yet, and she doesn’t know how long she has slept. Kingston brings her food and wants her to clean up. When Ava doesn’t respond and doesn’t try to eat, Kingston forces her into the tub and washes her. Humiliated at her situation, she relents by eating. Ava attempts to escape again when Dr. Abbott comes to check her sprained wrist. Kingston, who caught her in the woods, decides he is going to have to punish Ava for her repeated acts of defiance.
This is a slow-burn romance, with April Moran building suspense. There is a subplot that runs where there is resentment from Kingston towards Oliver, as well as Oliver’s hatred towards Kingston. Dr. Abbott doesn’t like the treatment of Ava, but whatever darker dealings the Winter family is involved in prevents him from helping Ava escape her captivity. The cliffhanger ending has me eager to read the sequel, and I wonder if Carson will make an attempt to steal Ava back. However, I don’t know if Carson is really a better option for Ava since he has little regard for her beyond her inheritance money. With a cliffhanger ending, I am eager to read a sequel to this fast-paced story.
Murky Murder: An Utterly Addictive Cozy Murder Mystery by Hazel Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book I have read by Hazel Smith, and it was an absolute delight! Murky Muder is the 4th book in the series, but it can be read as a stand-alone book. Even though it can be a stand-alone, I will be going back and reading the previous books, as I have fallen head of heels for these quirky characters. It is a lighthearted cozy mystery book for all ages. The entire book is a whodunit feeling, and it doesn’t make it easier to guess, considering every person is hiding a secret.
Ivy has just been promoted to head maid at the Hotel LaFontaine and has just gone her first date with her boss, the owner of the Hotel, Max (Sir Maximillian Humphrey). Their date went wonderful, all except a crazed hooded person running towards their table with a knife. What Ivy thought was just a one off turns into a series of mysterious events. Starting off with a creepy cryptic letter the hotel receives, which is followed by a guest, being murdered. Just as you begin to think you know what is going on, the author throws in another great suspect. I did guess the bad guy correctly, but I will say, I made myself second guess a good bit – which I loved!
Such a great quick light book to read! I definitely recommend to anyone who loves a bit of mystery and wants something light or quick to read!
Renewed by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In this book, cowboy Hayden meets Ruby, who is running from her past, in a unique circumstance. The two take turns caring for one another. I loved this book! It is book 6 in the series, but I read it stand-alone and still really enjoyed it. Hayden is every woman’s dream cowboy. Ruby is a sweetheart, though a bit of a damsel in distress. Together, they make a sexy, unstoppable couple. The love scenes in this book were steamy and enjoyable. There was enough other action and storylines to entertain me the entire time. This is the first book I’ve read by this author. It was so good, I binge-read the entire book in 2 days. I look forward to book 7!
