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Enchanted in Time by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Enchanted in TimeEnchanted in Time by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Truly could not put this book down. I fell in love with Phillip, Roxanne and Claudette from the get go and the author did not disappoint!

My heart broke for Roxanne when she was seeing the ghosts of her son and husband. The heartache she experienced and then to uncover the truth about Claudette’s brother and giving them the best gift.

I literally smiled when Roxanne and Phillip were given the truth in the last few chapters. I am so glad the author let them have such a wonderful happy ending. They both deserved that so much after so much tragedy in love happened to both of them.

I personally love stories like this one. It puts you in your feelings and then doesn’t stop. You get attached to the characters because there isn’t many and they bring you along for the ride.

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Levi (The Brothers of Creekside Ranch Book 1) by Edith Mackenzie, review by Devon Pulliam

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LeviLevi by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved how this story played out. Levi being the “jerk brother” to Bella (AKA Beccy) when he brought her to the ranch to be a nanny to his little sister Allie. I loved how Bella and Allie became close and how she really did lift the girls spirits.

I was rooting for Levi and Bella from the get go and loved how the author let it play out naturally.

The intensity and drama started in the last several chapters and I could not stop because I was on the edge of my seat to find out what was going to happen.

Having PTSD I appreciate how the author added in the behaviors that Levi was struggling with. Then to get help thru a support animal, my heart kind of melted when Bella took Levi to meet Sargent.

I read the sneak peak for Amos and can’t wait for more from these brothers!

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Devon Pulliam

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The Lie That BindsThe Lie That Binds by Amy Argent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the realness the author brings to this book. The high school drama and bullies, we’ve all been there and how she incorporates all that into the book and it comes full circle is real life. Holly was relatable as in she was trying to just fit in, and then she accidently discovers the secret of a popular kid. I was rooting for Holly and Evan to make Nathan feel comfortable and they went above and beyond what I could have imagined. It was hard to put this book down once it sucked me in a few chapters in. I just wasn’t a fan of Nathan and that crowd at first and then I fell in love with the person he was becoming with Holly and because of Holly. I look forwarded to reading more from this author!

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The Prospect of Death (An Alyssa Chalmers Cozy Mystery) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Devon Pulliam

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

What a wonderful historical murder mystery romance book! It was such a great quick read and hard to put down. Alyssa was my favorite character from the start and the author did not disappoint in her story.

To think that this group of girls left their home country to basically be mail order brides for these men in the Canadian frontier. The trials they endured. The author wrote it so you are basically following their journey and finding themselves. Everyone finding a purpose, even Alyssa at the end.

The author wrote it so that it’s not a male character who turned out to save everyone and I loved that! That she wrote all the female characters as strong people. This will not be the last book of hers that I read!

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As Close to Perfect by Maria Jane – Review by Devon Pulliam

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As Close to PerfectAs Close to Perfect by Maria Jane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a wonderful little romance novel! The story flowed naturally and I loved how Maria Jane let Bree and Nate naturally find each other. The connection they had through tennis and then the friend support.

I LOVED how Bree just was tell it like it is and didn’t care to stand up for herself. Especially with Steven. I didn’t like him at all and was glad when she told him off.

I was shocked though when Bree informed her parents of her status with Nate and their reaction. I did not see that coming or see how much of an issue it would cause on both sides. But it was well written.

I look forward to reading more from this author.

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A Long Kiss Goodbye (Onyx & Mercury Book 2) by H.D. Thomson – Review by Devon Pulliam

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A Long Kiss GoodbyeA Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

O.M.G. what a great read this book is. The paranormal take with the true crime involved. I didn’t realize it when I downloaded it that it was book 2. I immediately went and read book 1 once I finished book 2. I am for sure now following and reading anything from this author.

I wasn’t expecting the twist in the last few chapters and I loved that it kept me intrigued and made it hard to put down. I loved how Avery and Luys were so opposite in the first half of the book. I immediately fell in love with Avery and was hoping the ending would be how it was for her.

I am off to download some more from this author as I felt like I was reading a true crime from a TV show or something. It was easy to follow and once I was halfway through, thought I had figured it out. You know how you do with crime TV shows…. then the twist and I was shocked! I loved it and how it was written out.

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The Curse of a Faeblood by MK Lorber – Review by Devon Pulliam

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The Curse of a FaebloodThe Curse of a Faeblood by M.K. Lorber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was hands down unstoppable good! This is the first book of this series and I can not wait for more! The story of Ember develops from her being lost, alone, an orphan into finding her place in a community she wasn’t prepared to find her future in. Gavyn caught me off guard in how he quickly changed as he realized Ember was more than just a thief. How he spent time “spying” on her and checking in all the while he was developing some feelings for her. I love how the author captured this and showed his softer side further on in the book. Jade, Zoie and Ada are the girlfriends we all want around. The build up to the excitement within the story was slower than I like but the details she gives on the background of these communities and the main characters history. I myself can not wait for more from this series. I like that it isn’t your typical book about magic and different “creatures”. It showed a different side of magic and how it could be a good thing when the right opportunity presents itself.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Devon Pulliam

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The Scent of GardeniasThe Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story was so full of sadness and heartbreak that it was truly hard to put it down. It can be a quick read. I loved the fact that Lorriane Haas uses some of her family story to build this story. Margaret is the girl who has big dreams and always ends up back at home until the least expected opportunity presents itself. The background with the war and all the soldiers at Pensacola during that time makes you think of all those who did lose someone and all those quick marriages that happened. I was rooting for Margaret every step of her story. I actually cheered for her when she finally stood up to the shop owner she worked for with her sister! The losses she had to suffer are relatable which make you like her even more.

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Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Everwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire RomanceEverwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire Romance by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I wish this book was longer or maybe even some more added to the current chapters. I feel like there’s so much more to know of Zenni and Colton’s story!

At first I didn’t care for Colton. He seemed like your typical rich boy, cocky and arrogant. Then he turned out to be a total different person, guess love, true love, will do that to ya!

Zenni showed how passionate she was about her family history, her story. Even when her and Colton were at the Plantation talking even with all the sadness that had happened on the property she was showing how passionate she was in keeping some of her family’s stories alive.

This story was short but I quickly fell in love with Zenni and her story and then Colton and his story. You felt the passion from both of them from the start and I love how the author let their flirting play out simple and then kicked it up.

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Until There Was You by G. Colgrove – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Until there was youUntil there was you by G. Colgrove
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First things first, if you aren’t into risque reads this book will not be for you. The story is so good though and not my normal read but I could not put it down once I started. I love how the author writes each chapter from either Regan or Jeremy. It kept the story flowing and you get both sides of their journey and history without getting lost in the details. I found myself wanting more once it was over. There are parts of this book that are relatable to many people, the relationship and family struggles. There is so much emotion in the writing that I found myself crying right along with Regan and being angry right along with her and Jeremy.

When Regan needed Jeremy the most he was there, even tho she didn’t know she needed him or wanted him there at that time. Their story captures your heart even with all the sex its a great story. One that pulls on your heartstrings because Regan is essentially a local going nowhere based on her last name and where she lives. No one expects more out of her. She even says at one point that fairytales don’t exist and love like theirs isn’t real.

This story really shows that true love can overcome the hardest of obstacles and family drama. I was so glad when Phillip told Jeremy about the real reason Regan left. He’s such a great friend to Regan and even Jeremy at the end. To risk his lifelong friendship to tell Jeremy the truth.

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