Cry Baby: A Grump Sunshine Slow Burn Romantic Comedy by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Dessalynn Acosta
A heartfelt novel! Of course she’s falling for her boss, he’s moody and pessimistic and Amy is a bright, ray of light… opposites really do attract… but she’s the nanny!!! Great read…
Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Dessalynn Acosta
In a book about a business rivalry/romance… things heat up between Cash and Hollis, amazing family dynamics, fun business ventures, and even a skunk named Mango! Cute, sexy novel!
The Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Dessalynn Acosta
4 out of 5 stars
In a coming of age novel, Fenimore James leaves his family behind to become the outlaw, Simon Shaw. After joining a gang mysterious murders start taking place within the gang, Simon begins having nightmares of The Man in Black. Great story, thrilling and eye opening.
Absolution by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Great book! Just the right amount of sex, violence, and love. Dom is a single, strong, wealthy entrepreneur that came from abandonment as a child, when a blast from his past appears, is it really her? Juliana disappeared years ago, yet here she is in front of him… fast, exciting read!
A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Dessalynn Acosta 5 out of 5 stars
Poor Rhia forced to be married to save her snail infested country that apparently only SHE loves. Excellent read, the characters are charming and develop beautifully with the fairy tale like story.
Falling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Dessalynn Acosta
4 out of 5 stars
Beautiful story of a small town crowd and the love story that goes on with it, along with some humor, a diner, and a witty dad! Will Max and Ginny fix what went wrong? Is their love story truly over?
Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 out 5 stars
I love Maria! She is a phenomenal author! I am glued to every thing she writes! I love this guide, it is utter perfection, and helps you find the simple pleasures of life, while still being a magical creature. Her words flow from the pages; with just the right amount of comedy and seriousness. Great read!
If I had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
If I Had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi – Review by Dessalynn Acosta
What a beautiful, heartwarming poem book! Gorgeous! Made me have sweet tears in my eyes! Loved it! Perfect to read with your babies!
Faultless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Great book! Beautifully written, you absolutely fall in love with the Bennett family! Ted is a strong male lead, romantic and devastatingly handsome, Robyn is the love of his life, now that Ted is out of prison, can they pick up where they left off? Excellent read. Captivating!
And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Such a great, sad, realistic tale of a mother’s grief, after the shocking death of her only daughter. As Catherine navigates the world without Susie, she reminisces and vigorously keeps her daughter memory alive! Buttt did Susie fall? Was she pushed? Great read!
Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins – Review by Dessalynn Acosta
3.5 out of 5 stars
Lottie is a bisexual lawyer in the times of police corruption and Suffragette riots. She frequently visits “The Tea Room” a meeting place for supporters of Women’s Rights, where she meets Rose, a polygamist lover who is more than meets the eye, as Lottie falls for Rose, strange occurrences start taking place! As Lottie is handed the biggest case of her life, she is also hit with her own form of blackmail…but who is really to blame? Excellent period drama with sexual confusion, family love, and betrayal.
Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
3.5 out of 5 stars
Lottie is a bisexual lawyer in the times of police corruption and Suffragette riots. She frequently visits “The Tea Room” a meeting place for supporters of Women’s Rights, where she meets Rose, a polygamist lover who is more than meets the eye, as Lottie falls for Rose, strange occurrences start taking place! As Lottie is handed the biggest case of her life, she is also hit with her own form of blackmail…but who is really to blame? Excellent period drama with sexual confusion, family love, and betrayal.
Cooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Chef Olivia’s whole life is changing! After she finds her husband cheating with her best friend and loses her long-time restaurant position, Olivia has to start her life from ground zero. With a little help from her REAL friends and some sheer luck, Olivia is slowly becoming the chef she has always wanted to be. This novel is PG rated fun with real life situations, great read!
River Witch by Cheryl Burman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
River Witch by Cheryl Burman – Review by Dessalynn Acosta
5 out of 5 Stars
This BOOK! I am going to add it to my favorite novels. Such a great story, and beautifully written characters, a lovely fairy tale type story. Young Hester has always been interested in healing and helping others with herbs and very drawn to the river, who’s name is Sabrina. Hester meets Aaron, a stranger who is in tune with his herbal practices, as they begin lessons in a cottage by the river, Hester finds more than knowledge. The river, Sabrina, guides and leads Hester through her life and some of the most dramatic occurrences, including being labeled a witch and being heartbroken, can Hester survive the persecution and isolation?
Hungry Business by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Hungry Business: A Gothic Story about the Horrors of Dating by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Dessalynn Acosta
Maria has done it again! In this morbid, macabre tale of the undead and dating in these times, our heroine goes on adventures of blind dates, reconnects, and running for her life! This short story keeps you entertained and wondering if the narrator will find love in the worst of times or will she just be friends with the neighbors cat?
I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
In this heart-wrenching novel, Mavis and Joshua have been soul mates since they were children, but as Mavis runs from her problems to protect Joshua, she isolates herself from everything and more importantly EVERYONE that she has ever known. Mavis builds her own life away from it all, but a blast from the past comes through and sets her life on a new path.
The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Holly is in a new school, surrounded by new people, and she is determined to fit in. Then she sees Nathan; messy hair, devastatingly handsome, but definitely in the popular crowd, would he even look her way— but wait he’s a big jerk, does Holly even want him LOOKING her way… After witnessing Nathan’s secret, Holly becomes a constant in his life, can a relationship be built on lies? This novel is tragic and emotional but full of hope and love, a great read!
Distant Memories: A Nurse Morgan Series: Book Two by Kate MacInnis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars
In this Nurse Morgan sequel, follow our heroine into her new relationship, new spirit led life, and new evil entity causing havoc at every turn. Could Morgan possibly be in love? Has she met The One? Will the evil spirit, known as Esmey ruin it all? This was such a great book; I absolutely CANNOT wait for book #3!!
Deadly Sommer by Nicholas Harvey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Cayman Islands are for the most part calm and crime free, until a wealthy American business man’s daughter, Skylar is kidnapped. Nora Sommer is a rookie constable on the Cayman Islands task force and is the key to rescuing the captive woman safely and solving four riddles the captor has created. Is everything truly as it seems? Will she be able to free Skylar before any harm comes her way? Follow Constable Sommers as she dives head first, literally, into the case of a lifetime.
The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Dessalynn Acosta
5 out of 5 stars
Sophia loves her time spent in the library with Mrs. Booker, the librarian, but when alien invaders appear in her beloved library, her whole school is in danger! Does Mrs. Booker know more about outer space than she lets on? Follow Sophia and her brother, Aidan in this action packed story!
Captivated by Toya Richardson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Captivated (Hybrid Lovers Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson – Review by Dessalynn Acosta
4 out of 5 stars
Angelina dreams of two delicious men, nightly; erotic dreams. She enjoys her laid back life as an artist with her own gallery, until one day she is attacked by demons! She is almost killed, when two handsome, mysterious men save her. These two strangers look suspiciously like Angelina’s dream guys! Salvatore and Luca are hybrid angel/vampires and looking for their one true mate, could it be Angelina? Is she ready to take on the supernatural world with twin lovers?
The Wolf’s Shadow by Cecilia Dominic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Dessalynn Acosta
4 out 5 stars
Dr. Joanna Fisher (Joannie) has been doing research on a disease that involves lycanthropy in a private lab for a number of years, but when the lab burns down and Joannie is let go, she finds out that she’s an heiress and must continue her deceased grandfather’s own research of the same subject. As she relocates to the Ozarks of Arkansas and young children start going missing, she realizes that her research has NOT been off base. As more children go missing and eerie occurrences continue, Joanie MUST figure out what is happening in the isolated mountains before it is too late!
Taming of the Few by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Taming of the Few (Guardians of the PHAE Book 1) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Dessalynn Acosta
5 out of 5 stars
In this action packed, energy filled novel, the Byrne family has opened up their homes to train and guide the Unhidden that are suddenly popping up all over the world. During these times of rioting and protesting, the Unhidden are forced into hiding. Follow the Byrne family and a group of rag tag Unhidden individuals as they navigate their new powers!
Unabridged by Melinda De Ross
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Angelina thought the love of her life was gone forever, after three years he appears at her place of employment but not only that, he is her supervisor! Will this be the rekindling of a relationship she thought was over, the love of a lifetime? Or is she totally choosing the wrong path? What about her cute, but shy coworker, Jim? Angelina sure has a lot to figure out in this quick love story!
Taming of the Few by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Taming of the Few (Guardians of the PHAE Book 1) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Dessalynn Acosta
5 out of 5 stars
In this action packed, energy filled novel, the Byrne family has opened up their homes to train and guide the Unhidden that are suddenly popping up all over the world. During these times of rioting and protesting, the Unhidden are forced into hiding. Follow the Byrne family and a group of rag tag Unhidden individuals as they navigate their new powers!
Spring’s Showers: Romantically Seasonal: Spring by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Spring’s Showers (Romantically Seasonal Series) by C.A. King – Review by Dessalynn Acosta
Everyone thinks Cupid has the easiest job out of all the deities. How hard can it really be to push humans to fall in love? A wager is made between a group of immortals to help ONE human couple find true love…as Mother Nature AKA Greta kicks off the friendly bet, will she prove how easy it is to make mortals fall in love? Cute, clean fun, with a little bit of magic thrown in.
The Last Cabin Girl by Tom Swyers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Dessalynn Acosta
4 out of 5 stars
Josie is a single mom, working during the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic. She is fighting to stay afloat, protect her children, and continue to avoid her estranged ex husband, while still keeping everyone healthy. After a myriad of deaths and cryptic events happen, Josie is suspected by the FBI as a serial killer. Was she really having psychotic episodes? Could she really be a murderer? In this thriller, Josie does not know who to trust; her family, law enforcement, a rich, mysterious bachelor? Very interesting plot twists, all the way through to the end.
Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5 stars
Mercy lives along the Rio Grande River in New Mexico, she is constantly pursued and followed by La Llorona, the tortured spirit of a mother who drowned her children. Ms DeBlassie spins this web of magic over a beautiful desert landscape, where you are told the story of La Llorona and Mercy and how their paths continue to cross during Mercy’s life. This tale becomes even more haunting when a tall stranger moves next door to Mercy’s farm and her whole life is flipped upside down. While this was a very quick read, I thoroughly enjoyed it and literally could not put it down!
