Hood of Sedna by Mina Skye
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Loved this book! Fun story, unique with its twists and turns. Great writing, awesome characters, and I cannot wait to read the next books in the series!
Scotland: Stunning, Strange, and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Dive into the mysterious Highlands of Scotland and hidden places. There are interesting facts about Scotland and hidden gems out of the tourist trap areas. This would be a great travel companion guide to take on a trip.
England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book has historical information with myths and legends to create a unique guide to England. There are useful tips to help you plan your best trip to England. A guide to visit places off the beaten path and discover great places and the way.
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Finders Keepers, Cowboy by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a first for me for this author. I read this book and absolutely fell in love. Meg’s and Ryan’s story was sweet and touching. The slow build up between these two was adorable. When they were young, Ryan found Meg his next door neighbor pretty annoying. They butted heads often, but found amusement from it. Years later Hank asks Meg to clean out his shed, and she can sell whatever she finds in her antique shop on consignment. Ryan who still lives there, is finding this quite annoying and bothersome. But as time goes on, he finds that he’s actually enjoying the time that she’s there. However, Meg finds a piece that shocks both of them. Do they continue with their budding romance, or do they leave and forget each other? I absolutely loved reading this book and Henry’s character made me laugh a few times. The writing and story were extremely well written and I enjoyed every single word. I hope to read more by this writer soon!
England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England is a Travel guide to hidden gems and treasures for tourists. This is my first time reading work from this author. I often like to look at different tourist guilds to plan for trips that I hope to one day take. So seeing this I had to give it a try. I long to travel through Europe starting at England. When I was reading this, I found the author had a lot of good tidbits and information to give that I found helpful. I look forward to using it one day lmao hopefully soon! I especially loved to part on the budgeting and local deals. I love saving money when I can. I mean who doesn’t 😀.I would love to see what other work this author has. Like the Druid’s Brooch Series the author has created, it looks super interesting and that’s just from looking at the covers.
Hood of Sedna by Mina Skye
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was an incredible book, at first, I wasn’t sure but then this book really got a hold of me, and I couldn’t put it done once I stated. It is mostly a paranormal story with an interesting twist with some steampunk, urban fantasy, Fae, history, mystery, suspense, adventure, and so much more that this book will have you gripped from the beginning. Stevie is one amazing role and she ahs the character with some grit and spit if you cross her the wrong way, and it really made me enjoy reading this book even more. She was very relatable, she lived with the people and society and her story was weaved into the story that it really made me feel like I know them and lived with them. This book was very enjoyable, and I can’t wait to dive into the next one.
The Better Man by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4.5/5 Stars
This book offers a heartfelt journey through redemption and personal growth. With deeply drawn characters and a story that navigates the complexities of human emotions, it’s a compelling read. Although it occasionally suffers from slow pacing, the narrative remains engaging, culminating in a satisfying exploration of forgiveness. A beautifully told story that merits a 4.5-star rating for its insightful and moving portrayal of its characters’ paths to betterment.
Make Me Burn by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a good 5 star read. I was pulled right in and done before I knew it. I really liked the characters. Jinx had fallen for her brother’s best friend until he up and left. When she sees him years later the old feelings come rushing back. Will they be able to rekindle their friendship and maybe more? Will the truth allow them to finally be together? Overall I really enjoyed this read. We get so much and some pretty good steamy moments as well. The author does a great job of pulling you in with her writing and I can’t wait to read more. 1-click and get started today.
Reviewed by @mab54615
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Charlotte’s Control by Maggie Sims
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
William Stanton, heir to the Earl of Harrington, has his plate full. His final year at Oxford, taking care of his family’s estate and cleaning up for his drunken father. Yet, how could he not fall for attracted to the young beauty Charlotte, Dowager Countess of Peterborough. Only William didn’t know that Charlotte was a Dowager. Charlotte who is a decade older than William and a widow, what could she offer William? As an Earl William would need heirs to carry on the bloodline and Charlotte was not sure she could provide for him. So she promised herself that she would give up the Earl. Even if that meant her own heartbreak. This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I am in love. This book encompassed all things I like, colonial time, love, and soft bondage. It’s a fantastic book.
Reviewed by @alape
Family Ties Family Lies by Jacqueline Boulden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wow! First off trigger warnings for death, hospice, cancer and cheating. Now that we have that covered. This book was such a great read! Truly relatable in various ways.
Rose finds herself back in her hometown, suffering from her own injury, to take care of her mom. Little did she know she would find hellos and goodbyes by coming back.
When her mom gets a cancer diagnosis that leaves her terminal, Rose urges her brother, Kirk, to come home before its too late. Being a journalist Rose uncovers hidden truths in the attic of their childhood home. Will these truths rock their world or will it bring some peace to these siblings in the season of goodbye?
This is a must read and now I can’t wait to read more from this author!
Family Ties Family Lies by Jacqueline Boulden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Family Ties Family Lies is a definite roller coaster of emotions, family drama, secrets with love and suspense. This story will stay with me for quite some time….there is a lot of feelings and emotions poured into this story….and it was such a great read.
What can happen when buried secrets are discovered…should they stay buried or learn the truth behind it all. This happens to Rose Webster….going home to help her mother as she battles an illness.. trying to pick up the pieces as they both re-discover old photos in the attic..reminiscing. When a mysterious photo is discovered by Rose, she asks her mom about it only to be brushed off. Rose, being the photojournalist that she is, cannot let this mysterious photo go and wants to discover what this is all about. As Rose navigates this she has to be sure does she really want to discover the whole truth behind it all….or leave it alone like her mother wishes.
I highly recommend this book…the secrets and turmoil…this book was hard to put down.
Hood of Sedna by Mina Skye
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book captivated me from the very first chapter which tells me to hunker down because I’m going to devour the entire thing in one sitting. It typically takes me awhile to find my groove but not this time. This is the first book in the Stevie Capot Chronicles, and the author has started out like a strike of lightning! I love that this story is told from multiple points of view as it makes me feel like I’m getting each character’s unique perspective. This is categorized as a Steampunk/Sci-Fi/Fantasy, and I must say that it somehow fits that to a T. The characters are incredibly well developed, and you can feel how much work has gone into building this amazing world. The flow of the story is one of my favorites though because some books tend to feel like chunks of a story instead of a continuous tale when multiple POV is involved. This author knew exactly how to make it flow from one person to another with such ease. I highly recommend picking this up if you are looking for an adventurous paranormal read for your weekend!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Hood of Sedna by Mina Skye
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book was definitely interesting; but it wasn’t really my favorite type of fantasy. The FMC is a quick-witted total bad***, who doesn’t take crap from anyone. The MMCs in the book were funny and fun to read about, with a plot full of fae, shifters, and just all around magical things. If you like quirky fantasies that are a little more lighthearted, then this would be the one for you!
The Better Man by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a very emotional, heart strings pulling, kind of read. Laramee was running from her past, from all those who loved her, all because communication was broken between them. Jamie was also running, but in a different direction. When their paths crossed during a business deal, Laramee and Jamie have to make some very difficult decisions regarding their future paths.
I love this book and am so glad that I picked it up! It was difficult to read in parts but overall, the story put a smile on my face and lifted my spirits. I was not aware that this was part of a series and never felt like I was missing any ties to possible previous characters or situations. I do want to go back and read the first book in this series though! I highly recommend this read!
Family Ties Family Lies by Jacqueline Boulden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I haven’t had a book affect me this deeply in an exceptionally long time! I hadn’t read anything by this author before, but the cover drew me in immediately. I knew I was going to read this book before I read the synopsis, and once I did, I dove right in. It was impossible to pull away from once I started, so I stayed up all night needing to know what was coming. The emotions hit you deeply and at times I shed quite a few tears. It doesn’t feel like I’m reading about Rose and her family, it feels like I’m experiencing it firsthand which is an incredible feat! The mystery that was woven into the story was always in the back of my mind even though I couldn’t figure out what was happening. It was well worth it and one of my top reads of the year so far. It doesn’t matter your go-to genre, I think everyone should give this one a chance. You won’t regret the journey it takes you on!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
The Better Man by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up. I have enjoyed reading her books from the first one I picked up by her. I enjoy her writing style as well as her attention to details that make her character come to life. They are written with a lot of heart which makes them great characters. This is a well written story about second chances. Laramee fled her home years ago but now that her parents could lose that home, she is going home. What happens from here you don’t want to miss for sure. The past comes to the present for these characters. Two men want Laramee but which one is the better man? I enjoyed watching the growth of these characters and the chemistry is strong. I enjoyed what they brought to the story which made the story easy to read. This is a fast paced, hard to put down story that is a must read. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
The Closer: An enemies to lovers dark romance by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
The Closer: An Enemies to Lovers Dark Romance is the third and final book in The Hustlers Trilogy by Rowan Rossler. Urgh! This was such a bittersweet read for me- on one hand, I was excited to get the next instalment of the series and find out more about June, and Dallas….. but on the other hand, I didn’t/don’t want to say goodbye to this superb series, or characters.
Seriously though, this series just seems to have gotten better with each new instalment, and that is testament to Ms. Rossler’s storytelling and writing talents. I really did love everything about the books/series- and I’m sad that this is the last – but excited to see what Ms. Rossler might have up her sleeve on offer next!
This is a fantastic enemies to lovers contemporary romance with drama, suspense, chemistry, sizzle, tension, angst, past pain, dynamic characters, and much more. Again, as with the previous books, the characters were fully developed individuals, and the story was not only engrossing, but also sizzled off the pages. The author also managed to weave intrigue, drama, and more than a little tension into her storyline- which, again, made for an unputdownable read.
June and Dallas have a complicated history that overshadows everything. June never wanted to see him, ever again, after what happened— but her budding business’s future is riding on her getting a major cash injection, which means having to face him again, with hat in hand. Mmmmmm awkward much! What ensues makes for a really great read.
I definitely recommend this book, and the series- they are well worth the read.
Looking forward to more from Ms. Rossler in the (near) future!
Happy reading!
Thank you, Rowan Rossler!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Hood of Sedna by Mina Skye
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
At first glance, I thought this story would be some kind of fantasy with a good storyline mix. Although I am familiar with the Steampunk look, I’ve never read a story like this and I’m so glad I gave it a try. Story focuses on Stevie Capot, who does not recall any past memories before finding herself in 1745 in North Carolina. As time passes and she learns more about herself, she transitions from one place to another as she never grows old and must move onto other places and get to know new people. After a century of moving to and fro, random pieces of her memory start trickling back to her. Unfortunately with the distractions of the current town arise, things start piecing together and she is on a mission for the truth! Character POV changes within the characters involved in the storyline, which I’ve always enjoyed reading as it places the readers in the character’s footsteps. Character development in this story is truly amazing and it strings back to the past, present and where the future may lie. I highly recommend this book!
Managing Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Holy smokes! The tension between Ashton and Zachary is amazing and will blow you away! I highly recommend this steamy, sultry book to be your next read. BDSM is involved so be prepared.
Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The second my kids knew I had a book by this author, we had to read it! They were so excited before we even got to the first page. As always, we were all instantly engaged either the story and the characters and how the author brought them both to life.
What really makes these books so special is the illustrations. They are so vivid and and make it so much easier to imagine everything going on. We spend just as much time looking at then as we do reading the book. This is a really great story and we all enjoyed reading it multiple times.
The Better Man by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
As the second book in the series, this story is a great follow in from the first. It is a story that is so easy to get into and I found myself invested in it straight away. I really enjoyed the characters of this book. From the moment they met I felt their connection and it was such a relatable one. I wanted then to find their way with each other.
This author is one I pick up every now and again and, when I do, I am always reminded as to why I should read more of their work. This book is well written and interesting. I enjoyed how the story unfolded and getting the know the characters. This is a great book that I really enjoyed.
Family Ties Family Lies by Jacqueline Boulden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Family Ties Family Lies is a gripping tale of one woman’s quest to find the truth about her family. It is set in a small town that seems quaint on the surface, but appearances can be deceiving. Under the seemingly innocent appearance is where small-town drama and gossip runs rampant. Rose is a photojournalist who has just suffered from a fall that left both her and her camera wounded. As she is trying to recoup, she receives an urgent call about her mom that has her rushing back to her hometown. While caring for her ailing mother Rose is looking through old family mementos in the attic when she stumbles onto a photo that sends her on a quest to uncover the truth behind it. Despite those around her telling her that it is best to leave the past alone because it cannot be changed Rose continues to dig for the truth. As Rose digs into her family’s past, she slowly starts to unravel some secrets that may have been better left buried. A heart wrenching tale full of angst, drama, secrets, lies, family ties, and self discovery.
Hood of Sedna by Mina Skye
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Hood of Sedna (Stevie Capot Chronicles Book 1) by Mina Skye- 4 out of 5 stars
This was a great first book to this new steampunk series. The author wrote a very unique storyline full of memory lose and survival. Stevie is a little baddie with a mouth to match and I am all for it! I can not wait for more to come out in this series. I highly recommend this book.
England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
England: Cultured, Classic, and Charming: A Guide to Hidden England (The Hidden Gems Series) by Christy Nicholas. This is the 3rd book in the Hidden Gems Series and I have really enjoyed this series. Its very informative and interesting. I like it because it tells you about the hidden gem places that you might miss if going by a regular travel guide. This book also gives you a lot of history on England and all the nuances that make it so lovely. It also has lots of information about planning things and how that works in England. Being a foreign Country for us its a great guide that explains a lot of stuff that you wouldn’t normally find. The only bad thing about this book is you will want to book a trip to England immediately. I’m looking forward to the next one.
Hood of Sedna by Mina Skye
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Hood of Sedna is the first book to the Stevie Capot Chronicles series, written by author Mina Skye. This twisty, turn-y story features a multitude of fantasy and paranormal aspects. Fae, witches, magic, and so much more to appeal to many lovers of the fantasy genre. Stevie is a reincarnated version of herself; however, she does not know who she is or where she came from, except she emerged from a tree. Taken in by a Scottish family, she was given the name Stevie and learned to once again speak and learn ways of living. However, it became blatantly clear she did not age and took on a nomadic lifestyle, leaving behind the family who took her in. As the story progresses, she encounters three men who may be connected to her true story. There were a couple parts that had me scratching my head but overall, nothing that would keep me from wanting to read a sequel! It’s unique, with lots of character development and parts that will make you chuckle too. Highly recommend for lovers of paranormal fantasy who want a truly unique story to dive into!
The Better Man by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I had to feel for Laramee. I loved this story. She and Jamie have a romance that has chemistry (bearclawman). You’ll have to read it to find out what that reference is for. I loved the chemistry, the romance and the whole story. Jamie gets blindsided and his family cares but needs to listen. It was an amazing story to read. This author leaves you feeling every emotion in the story. I love her writing. I am looking forward to reading more in this series. You must read this one.
Jolie is a single mom with 2 unusual jobs, 2 children, and a lot on her mind. Her aspiration to become an actress is not looking good after the horrible conditions and non benefits of her main job as a character of a theme park, where she spends endless overtime and no pay for it whatsoever. But she wants to make a difference, and will take matters into her hands in order to do so.
Cy is the youngest of a silver spoon trio, his dad made him a deal to help within the theme park they own and discover the underlines that are developing in order to stop them, once complete he will have 25K and 2 weeks in Greece. Oh but such is destiny, he will find out more than the desire under working lines.
Easy to read and full of spice this romance is a one sitting piece.
Hood of Sedna by Mina Skye
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Hood of Sedna is Book One in the Stevie Capot Chronicles. It is a fae steampunk book full of mystery, action, danger, suspense, love, loss, betrayal, secrets, hope, romance, paranormal elements, shifters, magic, and reincarnation. The story centers around the MC Stevie Capot who is the reincarnation of half witch, half fae, Princess Stephanie Corin. When she was murdered by her fiancé, her uncle turned her body into seeds that turned into a maple tree. When she wakes up a century later and emerges from the tree, she does not know who she is and starts a new life as Stevie Capot. Stevie has not had an easy life and chooses to not remain in one place for too long for fear others will notice that she does not seem to age. She ends up in Sedna, Washington where the secrets and people of her mysterious past start to resurface. A great book with an interesting concept that sucked me in from the first pages. I love the idea of reincarnation and was immediately drawn to the character of Stevie because she is smart, strong, feisty, and tough as nails. I found myself rooting for her to unravel her past and get the happily ever after she deserved. Looking forward to the next book in this amazing series!
No Rest for the Wicked by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It is always nice to find new series. I have read a couple of books from this author and I was not disappointed. The series is unique and I found it to be a breath of fresh air. The author brings the characters to life. I really found myself unable to put this book down once I started. The book is very balanced and has just the right amount of drama and adventure. I really love paranormal books and this really will make it to my top ten. I cannot wait for the next book to see how the series progresses.
Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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