Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4.7/5 Stars
Buckeye Falls is the cutest little place! This book is so cute and gives me all the feels. I adored the first one and I adore this one. I love series that are about the same group of people but with a different main character. It’s so well written and so good. I can’t wait to read about Natalie in the next book!
The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This sequel in the veil of beauty series was a great read and very enjoyable! I really enjoyed reading this book it kept me on the edge of my seat and I could not put it down! With a different and unique take on this fascinating world of witches and wizards you could only hope Wilf would prevail. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in this series and would recommend this boom to anyone looking for a unique fantasy and magical experience!
Ruthless Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved the prequel to this book telling how Isaac and Mina met, so I was not surprised at all that I enjoyed this book too! The first book in the series jumps five years into the future from where the prequel left off, when Isaac and Mina met he was “Nolan” and she was “Jack” now they know who the other truly is and, surprise there was a baby produced from that first meeting so many years ago. Gwyn Mcname’s ability to tell a story that sucks you in and steals your ability to put her book down is wonderful, I love books that keep me vested!
Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book and found myself disappointed when I couldn’t find the time to read it. This story was cute, fun and even had a small plot twist in it.
Cash and Hollis were adorable from start to finish. Their banter was fun to follow and made me gasp and laugh out loud. The family dynamic and the love for animals also had me hooked from the start. This was a good, fast, lighthearted easy read.
This was the first book that I read from this author, and I found myself wanting to know more about the other characters, which I was THRILLED to find out that I can because she wrote stories on some of them.
Reviewed By:@jaderockslife
What Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is my family’s 3rd Loretta book. This one is about the orange tree Loretta got and it has some insect problems. The steps that Loretta takes to make sure her orange tree doesn’t die before her science fair is amazing. It makes things easy for my 6 year old to understand and introduces him to other insects that are out there and what may be harmful to our plants and what we can do to help them stay healthy. The story was cute and very well written! I can’t wait to read more Loretta books to my kids!
Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Set in the mountains of North Carolina, two small town business owners have a rivalry going on. Cash’s brewery is just getting its legs when Hollis moves in next door. Her dog grooming business is at odds with the brewery for a multitude of reasons. When the Hollis and Cash start pranking each other, things go a little too far.
Opinion
The setting of this book is right up the road from me. Stewart does a great job emanating what a town in the mountains of NC would be like.
I personally enjoyed the scenes where the two main characters were fighting, not only each other but their own attraction to the other one. There were many places where I found myself laughing out loud at what happened.
Overall, I think that the best part of the book was the way the characters were described and the actions they took. I could imagine meeting people like the characters walking around town with a little vendetta on their mind against the other one.
I look forward to more books in this series.
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
CeCe is having a hard time since the Christmas Jubilee because she is starting to have feeling towards Evan. She doesn’t want to have feelings for him since they work together at the diner, but she knows there is something different about him. There is also a big hurdle coming to Buckeye Falls that has CeCe questioning whether to stay or run. Her ex boyfriend, Eric, is coming to Buckeye Falls for a food truck competition. What could possibly go wrong?
Cry Baby: A Grump Sunshine Slow Burn Romantic Comedy by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Cry Baby is the first book I’ve read by this author and obviously the first I’ve read of the Pierce Brothers series. This book read well without having read any books prior. Cry Baby was a refreshing rom com that handled loss and grief well. The characters were really well written and I loved to see the progression as the storyline unfolded. As always when I find a book series later in the game, I am really interested in reading more and learning about the tie in characters. I found yet another to add to my ever growing to be read pile. If you’re looking for a slow burn rom com with realistic and enjoyable characters, I recommend Cry Baby.
Cry Baby by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book I’ve read from this author, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. She did a fantastic job weaving together a realistic story with romance and tragedy and characters who are just beautifully human. I would love to see more authors tackle the use of therapy to heal from trauma as a way to help normalize it, and this book made great use of it without it overtaking the story. I am not a crier, but this book definitely had me in tears. Can’t wait to read more from this series and author!
This is the first book in the Sleigh Rider Series!! I absolutely loved this book. It took me one day to read it, it is that good. Noelle Frost and Nicklaus Klaus come from two different clans who’ve apparently had a feud many years ago, yet no one knows what the feud was about. Can Noelle and Nickolas stop this feud together? You need to read it to find out!!!! This is a journey that not everyone can ride in however I promise it is worth reading. I can’t wait to read book two and see what journey lies ahead in that one.
Frozen by Lies by Martha Sweeney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book in the Sleigh Rider Series!! I absolutely loved this book. It took me one day to read it, it is that good. Noelle Frost and Nicklaus Klaus come from two different clans who’ve apparently had a feud many years ago, yet no one knows what the feud was about. Can Noelle and Nickolas stop this feud together? You need to read it to find out!!!! This is a journey that not everyone can ride in however I promise it is worth reading. I can’t wait to read book two and see what journey lies ahead in that one.
What Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
3 Stars
What Loretta’s Katydid Did is the fourth book in the Loretta’s Insects series by Lois Wickstrom. This is a fun children’s illustrated storybook full of interesting facts about insects, educational elements, a school science fair, various insects, and an entertaining bit of an adventure.
Loretta loves insects and this time her Grammie brings her an orange tree all the way from Florida. Loretta discovers that the tree has aphids which are killing the tree. But because Loretta loves all insects she just can’t bring herself to kill them. Then she finds a Katydid on her tree- and her aphid problem is solved. With her school science fair coming up, her new tree and her love of insects might just make a winning entry. What happens makes for a fun read.
This is not just a cute story, it also encourages children to learn while they read. I read this story with my grandson, but we wish the illustrations were better, as they are very simplistic and aren’t as bright, bold, or eye catching like a lot of Ms. Wickstrom’s other books- so they didn’t grab or hold his attention like some of her others have done. As with the other books in the series, the ‘new’ cover is great, but unfortunately the illustrations inside the book aren’t up to the same standard. With better illustrations, this would have been an even better story, in our opinion.
Loretta’s Insects series contains (so far):
-Ladybugs For Loretta (Book #1)
-Bee’s In Loretta’s Bonnet (Book #2)
-Loretta’s Caterpillar (Book #3)
-What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Book #4)
Happy reading!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Exposed by Lea Cherry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the final book in this series and it is a great fantasy story. For me it was all about the characters. I loved watching their development throughout the book and I felt like I became really invested in them. their growth really was fascinating to watch.
This is a new author to me and, although the final book of the series, I thought this book was a great way to be introduced to her. I enjoyed the writing style. The pace of the book was perfect and the story seemed to flow with ease. I will definitely be going back to read books 1&2 as well as checking out more of her work.
Creatures of the Night by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I am always so excited to get my hands on a book by this author and this one is definitely no exception. I loved this story. It is different from anything the author has done before and it is a unique paranormal story. I was pulled into this book from the start and read it all in one sitting. I couldn’t wait to find out what was going to happen.
I enjoyed the character in this book too. I thought the author got the combination of them and the storyline perfect, each complimenting the other. This author is easily one of my favourites and I would urge everyone to read her books.
What Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Loretta is back with some more adventures and when she gets home from school this time, she has an unexpected visitor, her Grandma and she has not come empty handed, she has brought Loretta an orange tree and Loretta thinks that this is perfect, as she can use it for her science project. As her Grandma explains how to look after the tree, Loretta notices that it has some insects on it, her Grandma explain that they are aphids and that Loretta will need to kill them, or they will eat the tree, but Loretta doesn’t want to kill any insects and instead just watches them.
A couple of days later and the aphids have mysteriously disappeared, but Loretta can hear a strange noise “Katy did, Katy did” coming from the tree, when she goes to tell her Grandma, she is told that it is a Katydid, an insect which eats aphids, Loretta is happy about this, but not so much when the Katydid starts to feast on her tree instead!
What will happen to Loretta’s orange tree now the Katydid has moved in and will it survive long enough for Loretta to use it for her project? This is yet another charming and informative book for all ages, with lovely illustrations to go along with it.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Rae is a woman focused on her job that has no time to look for romance. She is happy to travel and write articles for magazines without worrying about settling down. Rae does not believe in the concept of a fairy-tale romance with a happily ever after ending because she watched as her mom fell into a deep depression after she had her heart broken. When Rae takes on a last-minute assignment as a favor for a friend, she is only expecting to write an article on an up-and-coming female architect.
When Rae arrives on the property she is to write the article about she is greeted by a man who accuses her of being a trespasser. The man greeting her so coldly unbeknownst to her is the homeowner, Dean. Her first impression of him is that he is good-looking but that does not make up for how rude he is. Dean is home on a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city and his flourishing business. He is not expecting a sassy little redhead to come wandering into his life so unexpectedly. Although he finds her attractive, he has no desire to be in a relationship and wants nothing to do with women after his fiancée left him at the alter. Rae and Dean spend the weekend remaining cordial to each other for Dean sister’s sake. Dean does not want to ruin his sister’s career and Rae finds his sister to be a genuinely kind person.
Once the weekend is over, Rae and Dean expect to go their separate ways and never see one another again. Life has unexpected plans for them when they both end up at the same club. Dean is there for work and Rae is there to see a friend of hers that plays in a band that is playing at the club. Dean cannot take his eyes off Rae but refuses to admit that he is drawn to her. Rae does her best to ignore her attraction to Dean and still thinks he is a jerk. Despite their denial they feel the intense attraction towards one another but refuse to act on it.
This book was very well written, and I enjoyed reading it to see how things would play out between the characters. Both Rae and Dean had their own emotional baggage they were carrying around that came from past hurt and trauma. This made them fearful of getting hurt again so they decided it was best to just stay away from relationships. When they meet they realize that they have to work through their demons and heal from their past trauma so they could move forward. The ensuing journey is an emotional rollercoaster ride as Rae and Dean struggle to overcome their past. A beautifully written love story with passion, chemistry, drama, emotional scars, family, friends, jealousy and raw emotion.
Ruthless Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this story. It starts out with a sexual scene but it follows with so much. There is a lot going on in the book but it is not hard to follow or understand like some others. An unconventional love story at the least. I’ll definitely be binging other stories by Gwyn.
Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
First book by this author and pleasantly happy. This story is about heartbreak and 2nd chances. Sometimes heartbreak is disguised as disappointment. However, “Heartbreak is always a risk for the kind of love worth the wait”.
Rae has watched her mother literally die from a broken heart which led to depression. Rae knew love wasn’t meant for everyone, especially her. There was no way she wanted to end up like her mother.
Dean gets left at the altar and while he doesn’t seem to upset by this turn of events, he decides marriage and relationships in general are a no-go for him. He doesn’t see ever finding the kind of forever love his parents still have.
These two meet because fate is a funny thing. Almost wrong place at the wrong time but everything with these two is so right. Fireworks from the very first moment they meet. These characters are sassy and take no crap from anyone much less each other. At first it just seems like a lust filled attraction, but they soon learn they have something different going on. They eventually learn to love each other fiercely, but neither knows how to deal with those feelings. Past relationships come to a head and force Dean and Rae to face some hard truths.
Overall, this story is really good. I enjoyed the bantering, the push and pull of Dean and Rae’s attraction. I enjoyed the secondary characters because everyone should have a friend, a sister, a brother, someone that pushes you to be better, someone who holds you when things are hard, someone who gets you. That someone doesn’t have to be a romantic partner but an actual best type of friend.
Looking forward to what and who comes next in this series.
Reviewed by @shannonlovesbooks
Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was awesome! It’s been a while since I had a book that I didn’t want to put down as soon as I started reading it. But this was a really good one. The main characters were great and I like the authors writing style. I am looking forward to more by thus author in the future!
Happy Reading!
Frozen By Lies by Martha Sweeney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ok, I needed this story. I haven’t chuckled this hard in a while. The characters are endearingly romantic yet rough. The Frost and Klaus feud, love this. The paranormal twist with bikers is a fantastic idea that I’m glad the author ran with. I found the storyline engaging. It could be my twisted imagination. I love these kinds of stories. I want more of this. I don’t think we have enough. It’s a fun story that engages you and grabs you. I will look for more by this author.
Emissary: An MM Forbidden Romance by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I found this one to be quite the intense story. I understand that this was the prequel to Watcher. I do agree that it could be read as a standalone. It is action-packed . I loved the paranormal/fantasy twist with angels/demons among the humans. The storyline kept me hooked. Once I started, I couldn’t put it down. The characters, I can’t say enough. They are out of this world, exciting. A good read that fans of this genre will love.
Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE everything about this story! I don’t even know where to start to tell you all the amazing things about this book! The story is wonderfully done. It is filled with cuteness and adorable comments, gestures as well as laugh out loud moments. The characters are incredible. Each one is built to make the reader fall in love with them..no matter which one they are. I fell for the whole family and could hardly take my eyes from the pages. It has antics between the two main characters which I enjoyed but one of my favorite things is the lyrics when they sing. I just shook my head at them and chuckled to myself.
Ms Sylvie has knocked this one out of the park in my opinion. I will be doing some backlog reading on a few couples that show up in here while I await the next in the series.
Kudos to another families adventures that has become a new favorite for me.
Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam
Echoing Hearts is a wonderfully written Contemporary Romance / Enemies to Lover’s Romance that once you start reading there’s no stopping until you finish. I absolutely loved reading this book and it proved to be the perfect book to read on a dreary day. This is a fairly new author to me and I’m definitely going to check out what other books they have written. This is a Rae and Dean’s story. Rae is traveling the world living her dream all while getting paid to do it. She doesn’t believe in love and Happily ever afters due to watching her mom go down down hill from a broken heart. Then there’s Dean who is a thriving business man with more money than he knows what to do with. These two meet and the chemistry between them is off the charts but can she open her heart and let him in or will something get in the way? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
❥ COMING SOON ❥
Brought down by a kiss.
Blackmailed by the class MVP.
On the brink of destruction.
Moving to a new town and taking on a new identity was supposed to keep me safe. News flash, it didn’t. Instead, it put me right into the most dangerous place imaginable. Cole Savage’s line of sight.
Stupid, perfect, and one of four members of the untouchable elite. They’re the Academy’s football stars, gods among their peers. And from the first day of school, he put a target on my back. All because of one stupid kiss.
My secrets are dark and dangerous. But based on the fury that drives Cole to ruin me, so are his. We’re both facing destruction, and he’s determined not to let me win.
He doesn’t know it, but he’s met his match. I’ll use his hate, and I’ll teach him that it burns as hot as his lust. And if he wants a war, I’ll give him one.
Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book in the Love On Tap series and I really enjoyed it. This is an enemies to lovers story and it is full of laughter as our 2 main characters Cash and Hollis battle against each other. The author does an amazing job with the characters and I love how sassy Hollis is. She is one determined lady who won’t back down from a fight.
You can feel the chemistry and attraction between them right from the start even though reading the words you would think they hated this sight of each other but the chemistry is there and it gets more intense as they push each others buttons.
All to the mix a crazy family and this is a story that will have you hooked and laughing all the way. The main question is how long will it take them to realise that all this banter and pushing of the buttons is just hiding their true feelings? And what happens if they stopped the fighting and gave into them?
What Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What Loretta’s Katydid Did was a really cute story about a girl who gets an orange tree but has a few problems with insects that could kill it. Through the story, she learns a little bit about insects and how they can both damage and protect her plant.
I thought this story was great. It was interesting enough to keep a child’s interest, but had some nuggets of information that can encourage questions which will motivate kids to find out more.
I would definitely recommend this book.
A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My daughter and I started reading this together as a part of our nightly routine. Following Princess Zarina and her black magic dress was a tale to be reckoned with. Watching as Princess Zarina started out as this spoiled princess was almost off-putting and my daughter didn’t like her at all at first. But as the story progressed, and Zarina became more and more less spoiled and like a warrior princess to avenge the death of her parents, was absolutely amazing. My daughter absolutely loved this book as did I. The writing was fantastic and certainly kept us entrapped and entertained and wanting more each night. One more paragraph became one more page and one more page became one more chapter, we just couldn’t stop! This will definitely be put on our favorite book list to read over and over again.
Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Coincidences bring Dean and Rae together in the most unusual way. Where they fight the spark that is between them. When a coincidental moment puts them in the path of one another again.
We follow Dean and Rae in this journey of moving on from the past and falling in love. Their story was so beautifully written that it was almost like I was there and following them thru this journey!
What a journey it is! Rae is determined to help Dean move on from heartbreak and Dean is determined to open Rae’s heart to love. Just like every couple they are faced with challenges, but the question is will their new found love survive?
Grab this book, some tissues and curl up for a wonderful book. You will cry, you will laugh and most of all you will find yourself telling Rae and Dean they are being stupid!
Emissary by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was an interesting read. the story between Malakai and Bryon was like no other, especially on how your inner self can reflect on how you view others or celestials. Also, how this book took a turn from hunting these entities to falling for them a helping instead, was an amazing turn of events. This book really kept me guessing while I was reading it. The way the author visibly wrote out the worlds in this book made you feel like you were right in the book. This book is also very good without having to read the others, but I highly suggest you do, you will not be disappointed.
Shameless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Shameless Love focuses on Walt Bennett’s story and his love story with Elyse. Elyse is a producer who is hoping to work with Walt’s sister, but Walt just can’t get enough of Elyse. Sparks fly immediately when Elyse and Walt meet and they never let up! Their love story is relatively uncomplicated and without romantic drama.
Shameless Love is a story of love, family, and forgiveness. All of which play a major role in the plot and keep the story moving. It’s a sweet story of love in a small town living the simple life.
Creatures of the Night by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
C.A. King is just great in my opinion! I enjoy her books so much and this one was no different. Difficult choices, a possible romance of the ages and all the pressure on her shoulders. I enjoyed this book. It was easy to read, kept me entertained and i enjoyed it start to end. I enjoy the authors style and how she brings it to life! Can’t wait to see what I stumble across next of hers!