Levi by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I found this story to be a really good read. Who knew Levi, a military scarred from his time on duty and Bella, A once weak turned strong who is in hiding could become each other’s saviors. It’s an adventurous ride to their happily ever after. Also I can’t wait to read more of Amos and Elijah’s story. It’s a great read! Edith Mackenzie excited for more.
Enchanted in Time by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was such a great book! I really couldn’t put it down! Roxanne just experienced a life altering event and to move on, she got a job as a in home caregiver. The person she is taking care of is a renowned writer who is getting close to her end of life. Claudette has asked her to help finish her story she’s been working on. Once she starts, she starts seeing things and someone. It gets better from there! Give it a read!
Death & Mirrors: All Things Dark & Deadly, Book One by S.F. Benson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Evaline is an amazing character inspired to be like Sherlock Holmes one day. She ends up with an opportunity that was supposed to be taken care of by her Dad, but he refused. Evaline tool it into her own hands along with her Beau. They ended up in a mirror world of London. From there, the mystery begins! Such a good read!
On Viking Seas by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was truly as fabulous as the first two books in the series! I’m still utterly fascinated by the world and wish I could walk through all the places that are wonderfully illustrated by the author. The historical aspect keeps me completely enthralled and I just wish I could meet all the characters. This author weaves a brilliant story and builds a fabulous world. If you enjoy historical fiction with an emphasis on lore and beautifully written familial relationships, I would absolutely recommend this story!
Love is Worth Fighting for by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Frenemies to lovers
The third book in the Meraki series and still going strong. This is Krystina’s story, the younger sister of Mia and Kally from previous books. The family drama, banter and connections are all present in this instalment. Absolutely love the way the author creates the charged atmosphere of the family dynamics. Loukas brings the emotions – his story really tugged at my heart. This can be read as a stand-alone but there are threads that run through from the previous books that will help to create the full picture. Highly recommend.
Levi by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a good read! Was romantic, but because it was clean there wasn’t any steamy or explicit scenes. It was thrilling and interesting. I really liked the characters and liked seeing their dynamic. It was enthralling and kept me interested. I’m intrigued to see where the series goes and I can’t wait to read the next installment!
Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
There are not enough good things to say about this book! This was my first read by this author and not only am I hooked on this series I am hooked on the author too! I can not wait for the next book to hit us!
The characters are wonderful and readers are hooked from the very beginning! Its been a long time since I easily got lost in a book and before I knew it this one was over!
Levi by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this wholesome mystery. Levi, a tough former Navy SEAL, has agreed to help protect and hide Bella who is needed to testify against her ex-boyfriend. Little do each other know, they are exactly what each of them needed. There really wasn’t a dull moment in the book but the beginning had a slower start but boy was it hard to put down. The character development between the key characters was great and I found I was falling in love with the family. At times, I was holding my breath with anticipation at what was to come next. I can’t wait for the next installment.
The Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
As always Lois delivers such a cute children’s book! I love how vivid the illustrations are in each of there and bonus they are filled with scientific facts for the kids! My daughter has enjoyed every one of these books with me!
Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail-Order Brides Series by Debra Parmley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story had me on the edge of my feet the entire time. So many twists and turns. I wish the story was a bit longer but I feel satisfied wish the ending. This story moves fast. There were so many red flags with Donald. From the first letter he sent her. I kept finding myself screaming at Isabella to not do certain things nor go with certain people. Tom is amazing. So glad he was around when she needed someone the most . I’m also happy that Isabella was able to move from the traumatic events and have exactly what she’s always dreamed of. I highly recommend giving this a try.
Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a good 5 star read. I was pulled right into the story.
Tia meets Bridger while she is with her boss doing a photo shoot of a hockey team. She has sworn off playboys but there is something about Bridger that throws her off. Bridger is trying to change his reputation, will Tia be the one that can help him do that? Can he break down her walls?
Overall this was a good read. These two had their moments of not getting along but eventually they gave in to their chemistry. These two were perfect for each other. This can be read as a stand alone. The author did a great job with her writing and I can’t wait to read more from her. 1-click and get started today.
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Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The second book in the Astoria Bay Thunder series is almost better than the first. I loved reading Power Play (the first book) and I was so excited to read Body Checked. A story about a hockey team, learning about the players, witnessing the family they make as a team and how they have each other’s back. It’s great to see the camaraderie and overall team spirit.
Bridger McKelty is known as a play boy of sorts, out with a different girl every night, the party animal of the team. He’s gotten into some trouble and if he doesn’t shape up, he may get traded or may not play hockey ever again!
Tia just lost her job but her best friend Brynn needs help for a photo shoot over the weekend, photographing the whole Astoria Bay Thunder hockey team. Will Tia’s past brush with a playboy remind her to stay away from the very sexy Bridger?
Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This series is one of my recent favorites! I read the last 3 books in the series first and told myself I need to read the first 3 books so I can learn more about the other brothers. I was very excited to find out the 6 books came in a box set! The stories are easy to read, as you read them you’ll connect with the characters, danger and intriguing moments keep you interested, and along the way love blossoms for each of the very sexy sons.
Each book is about one of the many bastard sons of Jamieson Finch, a ruthless evil father, who left his sons and their mothers to fend for themselves. Along the way, each son finds their true love and the couples become a close knit family as the brothers work together to bring their father down and prove how a family can work together for the greater good.
Book 1: Lost Bastard is about Aleksei and Deva
Book 2: Cold Bastard is about Archer and Zoe
Book 3: Wild Bastard is about Kai and Isabel
Book 4: True Bastard is about Liam and Catriona
Book 5: Dark Bastard is about Sam and Ellie
Book 6: King Bastard is about Lazareth and Sasha
The Second Alpha Heir by C.L. Ledford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Nolen is the second son of the Alpha of their pack, making him mostly unseen. Compared to his perfect brother Archer, Nolen was scrawny and weak. He never had to worry about it though as Archer was the heir to the pack. That is until one day Archer is killed, thrusting Nolen into the spot of heir at the young age of 13.
Nolen was completely unprepared for what was expected of him. Fortunately, there is another heir from a different pack, named Sawyer, undergoing Alpha training to take over his own pack. Nolen’s father decided it was in his best interest to train with Sawyer and his pack until his 18th birthday when Nolen’s wolf is due to show himself.
While Nolen was training with the pack, he met Sawyer’s sister Amora and there is an instant connection between them. She was only 10 years old so he chalked it up to a protective feeling of this little girl.
As time goes on, Nolen gets bigger and stronger and feelings for Amora are even more confusing. There is a lot of will they\won’t they tension once they hit their teen years.
This was a very well written coming of age paranormal book. Nolen has no self esteem even after he gets bigger and more handsome. He has it in his head that he will never be as good as his brother and that no one will accept him as their Alpha. I like how the author delved into those feelings, often making Nolen be more relatable to the reader. Scrawny, timid boy turns into a strong, handsome and more confident man.
The only thing I did not like was the age of Amora when feelings were starting to develop. She was too young in my eyes. I know there isn’t much of an age difference between the two but where the age difference is makes me feel a bit uncomfortable. Having an 11 year old child myself, I didn’t want to think of a girl that age in a love story. But hey, that is just me in denial that my son is growing up.
Caring for Kingsley, Believing in a Better Way When Canine Cancer Comes Crashing Into Your World by Alli Eldridge
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The author of this book captivates the reader instantly with the love of Kingsley, their pet dog. She’s in complete shock that the dog she rescued is found to be suffering from a rare form of cancer. In this story the author walks the reader down a path of grief that is unimaginable, sharing the intense pain she felt having to see Kingsley through the stages of cancer. It hurt me as well knowing how much she wanted to love Kingsley and live with him through the birth and growth of her future children, yet this was taken away long before pregnancy. The pictures throughout the book are so important to the story and I felt like this puppy was my own. This very candid account of a life taken too soon is so perfectly written and leaves the reader with the knowledge of how to survive such a tragedy.
The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This romance story was a breath of fresh air! This book is a great clean romance and has three different love stories that you get to follow. I enjoyed all 3 of them for different reasons. I love the sweetness in this book and the characters hearts. I would have to say Leona is my favorite character in the story. Her sweet nature to want to give everyone a happy ever after even though she doesn’t have her own makes you love her even more. All the love stories will keep you wanting more! I really enjoyed this authors writing style and will be reading more from her!
Levi by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
My first book from this author. And this book was softer than things I’ve been reading. I enjoyed the characters and the story line. A little short for what I normally like as well, but wouldn’t deter me from recommending it.
Someone Exactly Like Me by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book had me sucked in from the beginning and I couldn’t put it down. The slow burn was almost too slow at times but that didn’t stop me from loving it. Destiny and Nicco both have their issues but they help each other in the best ways by being exactly what the other needs. This book was emotional, funny, romantic, steamy and just all of the things. I’m excited and just can’t wait for Candi’s story as I loved her in this as well.
Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book was okay. I had a hard time getting into the story, but that was just me. Nothing against the book, it just wasn’t my taste. It had a good plot and the characters were well developed.
On Viking Seas by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Third installment of the Forerunner saga, and I really feel like the Author has truly found their voice. This book is Perfection. If George R.R. Martin were to write Viking based novels, these would be it. Not to say that Batista doesn’t have their own flavor, but I’m very reminded of Martin’s style at times.
The Agneson clan has grown up and into their lots in life quite a bit more in this one. Thorfinn has grown into his “gifts” quite well and is surrounded by a crew, including his uncle Karl, that embraces him. Gurid, Kara and Hildie become reunited with old Yeru and the youngest Neeta at Gurid’s brother Cerdic’s home. Cub/Agne has survived and is a slave in the tin mines. Lastly Sorven has traveled with Willa and her husband to get Tormod ransomed back, while Willa is pregnant with her first.
We see Much more of Kara in this book and see a great deal of growth in all the Agneson children’s characters. This series and cast along with the writing style have really got me hooked now. I can’t wait to see what comes next!
Truth or Kill by A.C. Kramer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I am generally very picky about authors, their writing, and genre of books I read. I have my favorite authors and it’s rare that I steer away from what I know I like. I was questioning if this was a book I would enjoy!
I should’ve given Truth or Kill the benefit of the doubt. It was a great book, with twists I wasn’t expecting. The characters are wonderful. From their names, personalities, how they mesh together, and then how the plot develops.
The book has the feel of a “game board” and keeps the writer guessing what is going on.
Can’t wait to check out the other books by this author!
Enchanted in Time by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
One of my favorite authors has done it again. This magical journey swept me off my feet, and kept me furiously flipping pages until the very end. This story was not only unique, but it had a strong pull that leaves the reader feeling like their in the story. Once again our author delivers a unique story, fantastic characters, and a plot that leaves us wanting to devour everything she writes. So make sure you run out and pick this one up today.
I’m Not Your Difference by Theresa Sederholt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Theresa Sederholt is back with another book for A Fitz Series. This is the fourth book in the series, but i do highly recommend you read the first 3 books before you read this one. You may or may not get a little confused with everything. This author has an amazing way of writing that has you hanging by a thread sitting on the edge of your seat. The way she describes the characters, and the plot of the series is wonderful. I’m able to feel and see everything they are at any moment. I can’t wait the read more of her books in the future.
It Will Always Be Us by Theresa Sederholt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the third book in a Fitz series, and it was amazing yet again. The author had me hanging by a thread on the edge of my sit. This book is just as amazing as the first 2 books in the series. The author had a unique way of writing that fits her to a T. I’m excited to see how the author continues this series in the near future
Silent Innocence by Theresa Sederholt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book in the Fitz series. I was not disappointed yet again. This author has an amazing writing style. I fell in love with this series in the first book and it’s no different with the second. The author had me on the edge of my sit from the very first page of this book to the very last sentence, I was not able to put the book down until i had finished the entire thing. I highly recommend this to everyone who is over the age of 18. I’m excited to see what the author does with this series in the coming future.
Uniquely Mine by Theresa Sederholt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book that I have read from Theresa Sederholt and I was not disappointed. This book had me on the edge of my sit the entire time and I had to finish it in one sitting. I do recommend this book to everyone.
When the latest string of murders, sweeping New York City, lands on Detective Fitzgerald S. Rodriguez’s desk, the signature evidence hits too close to home. Being unable to stop the murder of his own mother has made Fitz a jaded man. Now, he will stop at nothing to protect the one he loves.
I’m excited to see how the author continues this series.
Death & Mirrors: All Things Dark & Deadly, Book One by S.F. Benson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This unique Alice in wonderland retelling was definitely worth the read. Full of necromancers, magic, a detective, a mythical artifact and more this story really has it all. The plot was fascinating, the characters were unique, it was overall just a perfect retelling. I have only jaut discovered this wonderful author, and if all of her books are as good as this one, then I think i have found a new favorite author.
One In A Billion by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
OMG! This author has done it again! I am loving this series! This one had me laugh, love and cry throughout the telling. The characters filled me with shocking and roll on the floor laughing moments. I really could not get enough of them! Normally I enjoy the well written male but Seth got overshadowed by Victoria! She impressed me with her tenacity, strength and wit over and Over again. Both of these characters do have charm and were just as smart as they adorable! I really enjoyed them both.
Secondary characters are wonderfully built and add some levity to the story. I enjoyed meeting them all and was always wondering about that Pip.
Overall its a great addition to the series. There is one brother left and I am looking forward to his story.
Blood & Vengeance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book focuses on Desiree and Jaxon. It has so much going on but it all comes together and really makes you feel so many different feelings. You will laugh, cry, and fall in love with each character. I can’t wait for the next book to see what’s next with the lives of the casket girls.
Caring for Kingsley, Believing in a Better Way When Canine Cancer Comes Crashing Into Your World by Alli Eldridge
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story really hit home. My pets are my family. I love them like children, and the author does an incredible job of bringing that love to life. A cancer diagnosis would be heart breaking for anyone to go through with anyone they care about. Reading Kingsley’s journey showed me how different the last years could have been had I known that cancer was taking my pet before it was too late. I loved the funny stories of Kingsley in his youth, and then the heartbreak a family goes through trying to make the best decision for your pet. Wonderfully written, and almost painful to read, definitely pick this up if you are looking for a true story to tug your heartstrings.
Reviewed by @asanabr1
