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Resisting Nature by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a great book that didn’t take much time to read. It is well paced and the story line doesn’t feel rushed. Things are explained and set up for future books. The way that the characters are written makes you feel like they could be your neighbor or your friend. Ok, I wish that I had friends like this but more because of the whole shifter element. You are instantly connected to the characters and who doesn’t root for a bad boy turned good guy. I loved the push and pull that happens with the characters because it is something that you could see actually happening. The pushing away to protect someone from the past, the pulling them closer because you just can’t stay away from them. I love the tenacity that is shown in this book. It was a quick read and there were things I was not expecting which made things even better. It is so hard to not say everything because I don’t want to give any spoilers. If you have a day that you can just spend in a book, let this be that book. I promise you wont be disappointed. I can’t wait for more.
Reviewed by: @bbohls
The Scent of Snow by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was my first read by Giovanna Siniscalchi and she did not disappoint! This was a well written sweet novella that had all of the feels. Pedro has had issues with some dark areas from his past and he is having a hard time with these all too familiar feelings. He receives news that his father has recently passed away and he is having a hard time accepting what this news means to him and his family. Anne (Pedro’s wife) wants nothing more than a child, but Pedro doesn’t know if he can have a child with her because of personal reasons. All Pedro can do is tell Anne that he doesn’t think it is a good idea for them to have a child yet due to her young age. Pedro is willing to do everything and anything for the woman he loves but giving her the child that she wants just may be Pedro’s breaking point. On top of the issues that Pedro is having with dealing with his father’s death and the persistent Anne wanting a child, he doesn’t know how much more he can handle, and life doesn’t seem to slow down any to allow him to process things. There is so much going on in their lives and they have to try to deal with all of their issues while entertaining their friends who have stopped by for a visit. Pedro and Anne must figure out how to resolve their problems together and keep the love that they have for each other strong This story had all of feels, it had its moments of anger, love, sadness, and joy. I plan on going back and reading the previous books in the series, but I don’t think that you will be one-bit disappointed reading this book as a stand-alone. Pick up a copy and find out for yourselves the rest of Pedro and Anne’s love story!
Mary Espinoza, January 2024
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have to admit that paranormal romance are definately a genre I love and I have read this authors work before so I knew I was going to enjoy it. This author never disappoints me. If you love stories about strong protective warewolf shifters and their fated mates then this is definately a book for you.
In this story we are with Alexa and Miles.
Alexa has had a rough relationship in the past with a warewolf shifter which causes her to run as far away as possible. She plans on never allowing another man to get that close to her again. That is until she meets Miles. The attraction to him is instant, she feels a connection she has never felt before but is it all too good to be true?
Miles has heard stories about fated mates but he’s not sure it’s real until Alexa walks into his life. He knows that she is his fated mate and he will stop at nothing to make her his. However he is hiding a secret. He is a wareshifter. How will Alexa react to this news? Will she believe him even?
With Alexa’s past how will she react when she finds out the truth about who Miles really is? What happens next is a fight between her heart and her head. She knows what happened in the past and she doesn’t want to fall prey again but this connection with Miles feels so different.
Miles on the other hand is determined to prove that this is real and fight for his mate but will her constant rejection and pushing him away prove to be too much?
What is going to win Alexa’s head or will she give into nature and what it is has store for her and her mate?
Savage Lies by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In the prequel we met Cole and Riley. Both coming from different backgrounds, Cole was privileged and Riley was a thief who was always on the run from her psycho father. In book 1, Riley finds herself back in Cole’s town not understanding why because her mother and her never pulled a con twice in the same place. Riley finds out that her mom has a new boyfriend and wants to place down roots for real. The problem with this is Riley can’t believe her mother would want to do this because she has never acted like this before and Riley’s father was still looking for them. However, because she loves her mom she decided she will go along with whatever this is for now, especially since her mom was making promises she only dreamt of. What she doesn’t know is that she is about to get thrown right into the path of a cute guy she had a moment with a year ago. Throughout the book, her and Cole become enemies due to past circumstances, lies, and miscommunications. Cole has a lot of pull in school and the area and produces many enemies for Riley. They find themselves playing each other to make each one of them miserable, while actually having a lot of sexual tension. Once truths start to come out, so do feelings. But will the truths come out in time to save both of them?
If you love a bully and stepsibling romance this is a good one. These books are short, sweet, and full of entertainment. I enjoyed the story as much as the romance. Each of the characters was great as well. Because we have the prequel, it made loving Cole, even though the bullying, easy. You knew where a lot of the heartache was coming from and could also see how much he loved her at the same time. And Riley, well she was just badass. She had a soft side that was easy to love but also didn’t let people just take what they wanted. She stood up for herself, was cunning, and also sympathetic. This book does end on a cliffhanger and I enjoyed it so much that I immediately read book 2.
Betrayal of the Gods by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Admittedly I was drawn to the Relic Hunters series originally because of its whimsical and interesting cover art. I truly had never seen anything like it before, and as soon as I read the back cover of the first book, Eagle Of the Empire, I knew I had to read it. I was immediately transported into Adam and Matt’s world with no way out. Before I knew it I had finished the first five books of this legendary adventure.
I have never read a series as captivating as this one, where each amazing book is so much better than the last. The inclusion of history and myths makes Adam and the gang’s story feel almost nostalgic. I adore Adam and really enjoyed getting to deeply know his character. Ferguson is very skilled at developing his characters and their relationships so naturally. The flow between past and present was smooth, I also loved the structure of these books and the use of different perspectives other than Adam. It also helped the flow of the story and helped me see it as a whole.
I really enjoyed Ferguson’s tone with The Relic Hunters series and his inclusion of humor with the action. Each book is my favorite book until I read the next one in this entrancing and intriguing series. Every book had me more on the edge of my seat than the last, audibly gasping at the pages. This Young Adult Series will have anyone at any age coming back for more! I for one can not wait to sink my teeth into the Sixth installment of this series Kingdom Of The Oceans!
Blood of the Dragon by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Admittedly I was drawn to the Relic Hunters series originally because of its whimsical and interesting cover art. I truly had never seen anything like it before, and as soon as I read the back cover of the first book, Eagle Of the Empire, I knew I had to read it. I was immediately transported into Adam and Matt’s world with no way out. Before I knew it I had finished the first five books of this legendary adventure.
I have never read a series as captivating as this one, where each amazing book is so much better than the last. The inclusion of history and myths makes Adam and the gang’s story feel almost nostalgic. I adore Adam and really enjoyed getting to deeply know his character. Ferguson is very skilled at developing his characters and their relationships so naturally. The flow between past and present was smooth, I also loved the structure of these books and the use of different perspectives other than Adam. It also helped the flow of the story and helped me see it as a whole.
I really enjoyed Ferguson’s tone with The Relic Hunters series and his inclusion of humor with the action. Each book is my favorite book until I read the next one in this entrancing and intriguing series. Every book had me more on the edge of my seat than the last, audibly gasping at the pages. This Young Adult Series will have anyone at any age coming back for more! I for one can not wait to sink my teeth into the Sixth installment of this series Kingdom Of The Oceans!
Group Hug by Ariella Talix
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What can I say but Wow. This is a fantastic MMF romance with wonderful, completely relatable characters and plenty of steamy moments. Petra, Weston and Callum completely grabbed my heart right from the start and I really wanted things to work out for them. Their storyline takes a few twists and turns along the way but I don’t want to give anything away so I’ll just say get reading now!
War of the Damned by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Admittedly I was drawn to the Relic Hunters series originally because of its whimsical and interesting cover art. I truly had never seen anything like it before, and as soon as I read the back cover of the first book, Eagle Of the Empire, I knew I had to read it. I was immediately transported into Adam and Matt’s world with no way out. Before I knew it I had finished the first five books of this legendary adventure.
I have never read a series as captivating as this one, where each amazing book is so much better than the last. The inclusion of history and myths makes Adam and the gang’s story feel almost nostalgic. I adore Adam and really enjoyed getting to deeply know his character. Ferguson is very skilled at developing his characters and their relationships so naturally. The flow between past and present was smooth, I also loved the structure of these books and the use of different perspectives other than Adam. It also helped the flow of the story and helped me see it as a whole.
I really enjoyed Ferguson’s tone with The Relic Hunters series and his inclusion of humor with the action. Each book is my favorite book until I read the next one in this entrancing and intriguing series. Every book had me more on the edge of my seat than the last, audibly gasping at the pages. This Young Adult Series will have anyone at any age coming back for more! I for one can not wait to sink my teeth into the Sixth installment of this series Kingdom Of The Oceans!
Curse of the Sands by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Admittedly I was drawn to the Relic Hunters series originally because of its whimsical and interesting cover art. I truly had never seen anything like it before, and as soon as I read the back cover of the first book, Eagle Of the Empire, I knew I had to read it. I was immediately transported into Adam and Matt’s world with no way out. Before I knew it I had finished the first five books of this legendary adventure.
I have never read a series as captivating as this one, where each amazing book is so much better than the last. The inclusion of history and myths makes Adam and the gang’s story feel almost nostalgic. I adore Adam and really enjoyed getting to deeply know his character. Ferguson is very skilled at developing his characters and their relationships so naturally. The flow between past and present was smooth, I also loved the structure of these books and the use of different perspectives other than Adam. It also helped the flow of the story and helped me see it as a whole.
I really enjoyed Ferguson’s tone with The Relic Hunters series and his inclusion of humor with the action. Each book is my favorite book until I read the next one in this entrancing and intriguing series. Every book had me more on the edge of my seat than the last, audibly gasping at the pages. This Young Adult Series will have anyone at any age coming back for more! I for one can not wait to sink my teeth into the Sixth installment of this series Kingdom Of The Oceans!
Eagle of the Empire by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Admittedly I was drawn to the Relic Hunters series originally because of its whimsical and interesting cover art. I truly had never seen anything like it before, and as soon as I read the back cover of the first book, Eagle Of the Empire, I knew I had to read it. I was immediately transported into Adam and Matt’s world with no way out. Before I knew it I had finished the first five books of this legendary adventure.
I have never read a series as captivating as this one, where each amazing book is so much better than the last. The inclusion of history and myths makes Adam and the gang’s story feel almost nostalgic. I adore Adam and really enjoyed getting to deeply know his character. Ferguson is very skilled at developing his characters and their relationships so naturally. The flow between past and present was smooth, I also loved the structure of these books and the use of different perspectives other than Adam. It also helped the flow of the story and helped me see it as a whole.
I really enjoyed Ferguson’s tone with The Relic Hunters series and his inclusion of humor with the action. Each book is my favorite book until I read the next one in this entrancing and intriguing series. Every book had me more on the edge of my seat than the last, audibly gasping at the pages. This Young Adult Series will have anyone at any age coming back for more! I for one can not wait to sink my teeth into the Sixth installment of this series Kingdom Of The Oceans!
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Resisting Nature (Powder River Pack Series) by Brooke May
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Romance author Brooke May spends her days writing whatever her overactive imagination has brewed up and her evenings reading while she works alongside her mom. Telling stories is second natural to her, from a young age she has told anyone who would listen what she had thought up. Now, a mom of two, she splits her time writing, playing with her kids, and of course, hiking, hunting, fishing, and four-wheeling in her beloved Bighorn Mountains.
Now with twenty books under her belt, she has so many more to share with the world. She has a little bit of everything for any romance reader; cowboys to fighters, bad boys to soldiers, and even a sweet cupid series for younger readers.
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Morgana Bevan is a sucker for a rock star romance, particularly if it involves a soul-destroying breakup or strangers waking up in Vegas. She’s a contemporary romance author based in Wales. When Morgana’s not writing steamy rock star and movie star romances, she’s working in TV production in the UK.
She enjoys travelling, attending gigs, and trying out the extreme activities she forces on her characters.
Fade Into the Night by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 Stars
Fade Into the Night is the fifth engrossing instalment in the Philly Heat series by Becky Flade. It is a fantastic, tense and intriguing romantic suspense- with an evil killer, secrets, action, tension, intensity, danger, mystery, drama, suspenseful developments, emotion, chemistry, sizzle, FBI, crime & investigation, and more.
Philly Heat is a series of standalone books, where each instalment focuses on a different ‘couple’- but there are some interconnected characters/details which tie the whole series together. I recommend reading the previous books, too- because they are fantastic reads in their own rights.
I have really enjoyed this series, excitedly pouncing on and devouring each new instalment as they release, and each new addition seems to slightly eclipse the previous ones, making it harder and harder to choose a favourite as they are all so good.
Again, these two characters, FBI Special Agent Noah Danes ad Forensic Facial Reconstructionist Sadie Porter, were skilfully crafted into fully realised individuals with their own unique personalities, quirks, and flaws. They were so easy to connect with, so I was so absorbed by their story, quite quickly investing in them and anticipating the outcome of their whole saga. I really felt for them and what was/and had happened. Their chemistry and connection really simmered of the pages. While the tension and suspense was entirely palpable. Their past history also added an extra element of intrigue to the overall storyline.
What happens makes for a gritty, gripping read..
Looking forward to whatever Ms. Flade does next!
Happy reading!
Thank you, Becky Flade!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 Stars
Cray Saves the Day is the second book in The Adventures of Cray series by G Pa Rhymes. This is another really cute story that features Cray the crab and his friends- Hay the fox, Fay the turtle, Ray the seagull, with a special appearance by Queen Mer May (the mermaid). This adventure follows their quest to clean up the beach.
The story is accompanied by lots of lovely, bright, colourful, interesting, and captivating illustrations — which help to bring the whole story to life.
It is a really cute tale – told in a rhyming/rapping verse that adds an extra element of interest to the whole story. It also has some valuable messages woven into the story, environmental messages, teamwork, friendship, kindness, and a little whimsey.
Easy to read. Educational. Fun. Interesting. Beach-side setting. Animal friends. Wonderful illustrations. Cute story. Well worth the read.
The series contains (so far)…
-A New Day for Cray (Book #1)
-Cray Saves the Day (Book #2)
-Beach Ball Blunder (Book #3)
-Hay Goes Home (Book #4)
Looking forward to more adventures with Cray.
Happy Reading…
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My girls and I absolutely love this series! It’s magical and fun and if we’re reading this book a couple times a night, you know it’s a good one. I love a good childrens book and this one didn’t disappoint. All around a great book with a great cover! Author is easily one of my favorites to read to my kiddos!
A New Day For Cray by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love finding new childrens books to read to my daughters. We take story time before bed very seriously! So when we read this book, it was a huge hit. The rhyming made it flow very nice and my girls wanted to read it one more time right after we finished. Will definitely be added to regular books we like to read! Super cute!
Shifter Shorts by T.K. Lawyer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Didn’t realize these were a bunch of shorts stories but I still enjoyed them. Not my typical reads but it definitely had my attention. Loved the diversity of all the characters! Shifters and all that, is something I’m rather new too but nothing I’m against. If you want some hot shifters and a quick read, pick this one up.
Group Hug by Ariella Talix
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
MMF is something I’m diving more into, and this one was everything I could have wished for. It was incredibly written with fantastic characters..cough cough the dogs! Lol. But the twists and turns, the chemistry, the spice…I fell in love with it all. This book was definitely my cup of tea! And one of my favorite things is when authors use different POV’s! I love when I can read and feel what all the characters are feeling! Makes a book that much better to me! I highly encourage this read!
Shifter Shorts by T.K. Lawyer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In these series of stories, you have 6 different couples. I loved reading these stories, but definitely do not let the lighthearted cover fool you. I thought it was going to be a lighthearted series of stories that would get my feel goods going. Boy was I wrong. The hellhound story threw me off because I was not expecting something that I would normally read with such a lighthearted cover. Once I got over the hurdle that my brain was processing over the cover vs what I was reading, I got to fully enjoy the stories. They were as the cover says short. Each was a quick read with it’s own good story. A lot of steam in each story as well. My only complaint would be a little better detailed content warning simply because the hellhound story is a little darker than the rest of the stories.
The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Poor Carrie is bored and she is very sad as her grandma moved out of her house and she misses her dearly.
Going through closets she finds a round box and inside a very special gift she finds happy feelings and lots of fun using her imagination.
Another great story by this author for children with fun illustrations and even some font that was different making words pop off the page which my 5 year old immediately noticed. Great fun for kids ages 3 to 7.
Sasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights was absolutely adorable. They were short enough that it kept my 3.5 year olds attention. I do think it was geared more towards older girls, probably around 7+ but it opened up conversations about being ourselves and not caring what other people think. We liked the pictures and the messages, especially that you don’t have to be perfect. There were several stories that discussed different scenarios that children may be in. Overall I liked the book and would definitely recommend it to friends with girls!
A New Day For Cray by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
A New Day for Cray (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes
A New Day for Cray ( The Adventures of Cray Series) is a children’s book that children of any age will enjoy reading. I love the illustrations and they make the story come to life. My five year old son loved this book and kept saying “no cray you have to be nice and no pinching .” It’s a story about cray the crab and the hard lesson he learns about friendships. Cray goes around pinching and pushing all his friends, they don’t like it. Can cray learn that its not nice to be pushy and not kind to others? I highly recommend reading this book. My son and I look forward to reading more from this Author.
Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson. This is a newer author to me and my favorite genre so I wasn’t surprised that I loved this book. Its such a fast paced, mystery and thriller. Its the story of Margo a very talented photographer. Margo is about to win the prized Butler award for her photography so she is on top of the world career wise. When she is offered a job to photograph a politician she refuses because she knows he’s corrupt. The next morning she wakes up to a trashed hotel room with no recollection of how or what happened. The damages amount to 40,000 and she of course does not have that. She ends up being disqualified for the Butler award. She then ends up in a dictator’s castle who is basically a stalker and she feels like she has been imprisoned. Will Margo be able to clear her name and get out of this crazy castle. Finding all kinds of secrets, lies and mysteries within the confines of this castle Margo is beginning to fear for her life. Such a fun fast paced thriller! Can’t wait to read more from this author.
Kingdom of the Oceans by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I just finished reading Betrayal of the Gods and realised there was another book to get my hands on. Kingdom of the Oceans is the sixth tale in this series that never fails to take you on an exciting adventure into the unknown but filled with historical facts and fiction.
Martin Ferguson’s Relic Hunters series reminds me of the TV series of the same name plus others like it, Blood and Treasure, National Treasure and the like.
I have said it before, and I will say it again whether you are a YA or in your sixties this adventure story is one you will not want to put down. It has it all to make it an epic read with thrills, mystery, drama and danger that will have your heart pumping as the Adam and Matt chase after the mystical lost kingdom of Atlantis with the bad guys hot on their tails.
With some cleverly woven threads, a few twists turns and an engaging and engrossing storyline this is one you do not want to miss. Make sure to read all the books in order to see what other adventures the Relic team get to go on.
As usual I can’t wait for more from Martin as he never lets me down.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Fade Into the Night by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Yikes! This is one story I could only read during the day! Everything is described so well that I struggled sleeping if read before bed. Creepy and scary! I really liked the pace and the suspense surrounding the main characters. I kinda suspected who “did it” so I wasn’t totally surprised. But it still rounded out nicely. The last chapter is one of my fav. as we see a change in a few people for the better.
Overall a good story that kept me engaged. This is book five in the series but can be read as a stand alone.
Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Cray Saves the Day is another fun, bright and colourful picture book.
As with the first book it is full of unique and colourful characters with a rhyming narrative. It is a good story with a message that teaches children the importance of caring for the environment.
The story is fun and engaging as Cray and his friends take it upon themselves to set an example of what cleaning up after yourself should be and protecting the environment wherever you are.
Share this book with children of any ages and teach them a valuable lesson in keeping the creatures of the sea and beaches clear of anything that could do them harm.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Overall, “Cray Saves the Day” by G Pa Rhymes is an enjoyable children’s book that combines entertainment with an important environmental message. The story is engaging and easy to follow, making it accessible to young readers.
The characters, such as Cray the Crab, Hay the Fox, Turtle Fay, and Gull Ray, are charming and relatable. Each character brings their unique personality and skills to the team, showing the value of collaboration and teamwork.
The book’s main theme revolves around environmental awareness and conservation. Through the adventures of Cray and his friends, young readers are taught the importance of caring for the environment, specifically the beach and dunes in this case. The message is conveyed in a subtle and encouraging manner, making it suitable for young children.
Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A very vividly visual read about the importance of not littering at the beach. The story is good for any location but this one is specifically about the beach. There is mention of a turtle being trapped in the rings from soda cans and how Cray helped the turtle out. A great way to teach kids of any age the importance of cleaning up after themselves and not wreaking havoc on the environment around them!
Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Cray Saves the Day is part of The Adventures of Cray on the Bay series and what an enjoyable and educational story with colorful and engaging illustrations. As families gather at the beach to have a fun day…when suddenly it turns a bit windy and blows the trash around. Cray the crab along with his friends Hay, Fay and Ray try and clean up and also look for some help from their friend Queen Mer May the mermaid.
Will Cray and his friends be able to clean up the beach? Definitely read and find out….what fun this story is. We can all learn from this story especially cleaning up the environment.