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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette by T.L. Clark

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Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette (Love Through The Ages; stand-alone historical books by TL Clark)Miss Georgiana Darcy’s Quest For Love: A Pride And Prejudice Variation Novelette by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a cute and fun read. Was very easy and quick, but a fun idea for follow up after the love story that is Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett. The style of writing stays similar to that of Jane Austen and is a pretty fluid transition to a “sequel”. Of course, wonderful characters and a lovely happy ending without any unnecessary drama. Really enjoyed it and would recommend.

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Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn

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Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong (Buddy the Blue Corgi 3)Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Decisions Matter by Suzanna Lynn is the 3rd book in the Blue Corgi series and teaches children the importance of telling the truth and making good decisions. When someone keeps getting into the trash at Buddy’s house, his owners find Buddy at the scene and assume it’s him. This story shows his dilemma over not being believed when he was telling the truth, and also how important it is to always tell the truth. This was a wonderful way to teach children. It kept my littles interested and explained the life lessons in a sweet and simple way for them. Definitely recommend.

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You Are Special by Suzanna Lynn

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You Are Special (Buddy the Blue Corgi, #1)You Are Special by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

You Are Special by Suzanna Lynn is the first in the Blue Corgi series. It was such a cute and fun read! The story is sweet, the pictures are beautiful and the sweet way she tells a story is wonderful. I loved reading this to my girls and they loved hearing it. Read a few more and it really is a lovely series.

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Andrew’s Armor by Jill Monaco

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Andrew's ArmorAndrew’s Armor by Jill Monaco
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Andrew’s Armor was such a good book! A really good way to explain putting on the armor of God and love of your parents in a fun way for kids. My littles really enjoyed it.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats by Giselle Nevada

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid's Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My kids love the Porter and Midge books and this one was no exception! They love the pictures and the rhyming words. The story is super easy for them to follow but also teaches them in a very easy way about taking care of and interacting with pets.
In this one, we learn how to make safe doggy treats. There are even recipes in the back! Once we get our own pet, they will definitely want to try them.

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Forever to Fall by Libby Kay

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Forever to Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 5)Forever to Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Forever to Fall was such a cute read! It is the 5th in the Buckeye Falls series but is totally fine as a standalone. This was my first read by this author and the first books are not necessary to be able to follow and enjoy this one. Although I am totally going to go back and read the others because it was such a fun story. It does get a little frustrating when the MMC can’t get past what is seemingly his own cowardice to tell Mal how he truly feels, and then in turn to be able to tell her brother/his best friend the truth of it as well. I get why he was hesitant, but think he was really selling his best friend short.
All in all, was really well written, wonderful characters and a happy ever after that wasn’t cheesy and cliche to get to. Easy to read and fun.

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G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker

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G is for Gossamer: A Children's SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC's BookG is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

G is for Gossamer is a fun little book! The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous and I loved teaching my littles some fun new words. They were completely enamored by the pictures though! Definitely recommend for something new and captivating.

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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella

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No One Could See the FleaNo One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

No One Could See the Flea was a cute and easy read! Poor Shanks apparently has a flea, but no one can find it! Your kiddos should enjoy it. A really funny and sweet book.

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Word Play by Tricia Gardella

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Word PlayWord Play by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Word play: This was such a cute read! Very simple and a quick one. Little Joe is excited for school because he gets to learn how to read, but is disappointed when they don’t dive right in to reading! He actually leaves the school and walks around town looking for someone to teach him to read! Joe is found, goes back to school and happy endings all around.

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon was such a cute book! My girls (5 & 4) were giggling so much while reading it. They thought it was hilarious. Very easy to read and a quick one as well. Perfect for the “one last story” before bedtime.

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Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol

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Raccoon ReunionRaccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Raccoon Reunion by Terry Sabol was such a fun little book! Very easy to read and entertaining for my kiddos. Rocky is nervous and worried about the family reunion because he hasn’t met anyone there and isn’t having a good time at all. He doesn’t know how to do the things his country cousins know how to do. When they find something that he knows how to do and they don’t, he learns that even though they are different, he has his own skills and they can learn from each other and teach each other.

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol – Review by Kat Mellon

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a HurricaneOscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol is such a cute book despite the topic! Terri takes something that is normally scary for children and makes it less so. From the start of the hurricane to losing power and sleeping in the bathroom, to evacuation, Terri makes this an easy to understand learning lesson for the kids. By taking out the scary part and focusing on what-to-do in this event, the story helps take some of the fear away. Great read!

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Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann

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Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ten Little Sea Turtles by Kim Ann was a cute little book! Easy to read, beautiful colors and adorable illustrations. My littles loved it and loved counting along. They also liked seeing the life under the sea! Def recommend for your kiddos.

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Opposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kat Mellon

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Opposite Day for DinopotamusOpposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Opposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom was such a good book! My girls love all of her books so I knew this would be a great one for them. As always, such a cute story and easy for toddlers to follow!

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A Patriot’s Tale by Nicole Pierman – Review by Kat Mellon

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A Patriot's TaleA Patriot’s Tale by Nicole Pierman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Patriot’s Tale: An American Revolutionary War Novel by Nicole Pierman was a really good book! Very easy to read and a page turner.
This book focuses on Lily, a orphan with a thirst for revenge against the redcoats who m*rdered her family. It follows her along as she meets a family who is able to help her reach a rebel settlement. From there, the storyline takes a surprising twist as the enemy commander at a nearby town is completely taken with her (no spoilers!). I definitely recommend this book!
Strong female character, good for mature teens (some war content) and YA. I also read that this was written when the author was 12! You can tell that it was written with a younger narative in mind, but I still really enjoyed it. Can’t wait to see what else this author publishes.

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Kris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of Kris by Art Blegen – Review by Kat Mellon

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Kris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of KrisKris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of Kris by Art Blegen was a cute story book. Following the adventures of Kris, who is a knight in a princess world. When her dad has to go on an extended work trip, Kris gets some time at her grandmothers farm. One day, she ventures deeper into the forest than she ever has before in search of her owl friend. Instead she finds the sometimes brave elf Rodney and discovers the fairy world’s prince is missing. They venture off together to find him, and brave the trials worthy of a knight along the way!

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Nessie and the Living Stone by Lois June Wickstrom – review by kat Mellon

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Nessie and the Living Stone (Nessie's Grotto)Nessie and the Living Stone by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nessie and the Living Stone was a really cute read. I read it to my girls before bed time and they really enjoyed it! My oldest is having a hard time with sharing and being selfish and was really able to spot that in Craig since we’ve been working with her on it. All three girls were able to see difference in attitudes between Craig and Linda in how nice he was towards her at the end. A fun story and good way for kiddos to learn these lessons!

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog by Giselle Nevada – review by kat Mellon

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid's Guide to a Happy Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My girls and I really enjoyed this book! The rhyme of the words makes it almost hypnotic for my toddlers and they loved learning how they can play with puppies safely and how the puppies can have more fun. It’s a really good read for adults as well, who are wanting to get their dogs thriving and trying new things.

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Renewed by Sara Vinduska – Review by Kat Mellon

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Renewed (Fateful Justice Book 6)Renewed by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While this is the 6th book in the series, it is completely stand alone. This is the first book by Sara Vinduska that I’ve read and will absolutely read more! Renewed was a lighthearted and easy to read romance, with plenty of steamy scenes. The danger and intrigue element made the book hard to put down. The characters were wonderfully written and looking forward to more.

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A Christmas Amish Courtship by Jennifer Spredemann

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A Christmas Amish Courtship (Amish Courtship #3)A Christmas Amish Courtship by Jennifer Spredemann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed A Christmas Amish Courtship! It is the 3rd book in the series, but did great as a stand alone. I had not read the previous two and had no issues with following the story line, but neither did the story get bogged down with details from the previous two. The characters were wonderful and I really liked learning more about the Amish culture while reading. Without giving any spoilers, I like that the author didn’t drag out the miscommunications. It seems that can happen a lot with other authors and it was refreshing to not have it happen here. Great read and will definitely catch up on the others.

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The Christmas Carousel, by K. L. Small – Review by Kat Mellon

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The Christmas Carousel (The Brass Ring Series, Book 2)The Christmas Carousel by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Christmas Carousel by K. L. Small is the 2nd book in the Brass Ring Series. I was completely captivated by the first book and the 2nd book held the same magic for me! Such a great book for children. Though the carousel from the first book is closed for the season, the magic doesn’t stop. A Christmas carousel takes up residence temporarily in the mall, providing new adventures and the true meaning of Christmas. Absolutely amazing, especially for slightly older children who are learning what Christmas really is about. Definitely recommend!

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The Magic Carousel by K.L. Small – Review by Kat Mellon

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

Ok so I absolutely LOVED this book! I was planning on just reading it to my kids as they fall asleep, but found myself reading long after they had started sleeping. My girls loved it (3 and 4) but I am also going to give it to my 12 year old to read and I think he would really enjoy it too.
The world building is incredible and so vivid. The storyline is so unique and the characters are wonderful. K. L. Small really brings the main characters to life and I just wanted to rescue poor Rus. No spoilers, but I felt so sorry for him and was so frustrated that the adults in his life didn’t seem to notice he was struggling. Happy endings for all, but does illustrate some real life struggles in a way that is easy to understand and empathize with.
Recommend this book for readers of all ages!

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Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations by Lois Wickstrom

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Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations (I am an Alien)Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations (I am an Alien), by Lois Wickstrom was a really cute book! My kids loved it and really enjoyed learning about the stars and what constellations are. They giggled over the thought of an alien at their school! Great way to introduce science and space to young readers, and to help grow a love of learning and reading.

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A Match made in Montana by Elsa Winckler

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A Match Made in Montana (The Millers of Marietta, #2)A Match Made in Montana by Elsa Winckler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Match Made in Montana was a sweet romance and easy to read. It is a part two of a trilogy, but can somewhat stand on it’s own. It does move super fast- like within first chapter the romance is made known. Maybe there was more backstory and chemistry that I missed from the first. I like the character development with Craig, I wish there had been more in the storyline with the ex-fiance… he kind of just showed up and made a tiny amount of drama but that was it. Wish we could have dived a little deeper there. But still overall a good book and a fun read. Def recommend if you’re looking for a good and steamy romance.

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Holding up the Sky by Lois Wickstrom

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Holding Up the SkyHolding Up the Sky by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Super cute story! My kiddos loved it. Sweet and simple, easy to follow, but still conveys an important message. Very good book!

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Trapping the Butterfly by Debra Parmley – Review by Kat Mellon

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Trapping The Butterfly (Book One in the Butterflies Fly Free Series)Trapping The Butterfly by Debra Parmley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved Trapping the Butterfly by Debra Parmley! The characters are believable and relatable. It’s a super easy read, and hard to put down! I read this in one sitting because I just couldn’t put it down. There was romance, exploration, danger and excitement but I would say still appropriate even for mature YA readers. Set in prohibition times, Bethany’s overprotective guardians (aunt and uncle) are determined to continue managing their niece (and her inheritance) by arranging a marriage with an unsavory business partner. While vacationing at the hot springs, Bethany unknowingly befriends a woman who is caught up with a gangster working closely with Al Capone. As she catches the eye of another gangster, Bethany is caught between the excitement and newness of this dangerous world and the safety of her new friend, Paul, a detective undercover watching the mobs activities.

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