Posts

Night Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Prequel) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Gabrielle

/0 Comments/in /by

Night Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation #0.5)Night Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a short prequel to the series about the second generation of the Hawke family. In it we meet two strong personalities. The attraction that the two have is off the charts but each one is hiding their own secrets. They agree to only one night together no real names and no information so there is not a lot of character development. The two burn up the sheets and emotions begin to become a problem, especially for “Jack”. She cannot let her heart lead her astray even for this one man who could be the world for her. As hot as this story is I am sorry to say that these characters did not pull me in. I need a little more depth to the characters to want to see what happens to them next. This story is mostly about their sexual connection and the need to keep everything secret but I think that if you are a big fan of the Hawke family series this might have you eager to see what happens to these characters from the second generation.

View all my reviews

True Colors (Landry’s True Colors Series Book One) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Julie Johnson

/0 Comments/in /by

True Colors (Landry's True Colors #1)True Colors by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Landry just wants to fit in with all the other girls. When an opportunity comes up to go and audition for a modeling agency, she and her friends all go together. Landry started finding out who her true friends were when she was the only one to make the next cut of auditions. All of a sudden, her besties got all weird on her and other people started gravitating towards her.

This story of Landry and her friends would best appeal to younger teens (ages 8-12). I felt like I was watching and listening to my daughters all over again! This story is full of teenage drama, shopping trips to the mall, and boy talk. There are some unresolved issues amongst the friends that kinda left a feeling of incompleteness. Overall, a decent read.

View all my reviews

A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Dessalynn Acosta

/0 Comments/in /by

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Dessalynn Acosta 5 out of 5 stars
Poor Rhia forced to be married to save her snail infested country that apparently only SHE loves. Excellent read, the characters are charming and develop beautifully with the fairy tale like story.

View all my reviews

The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery by Holly Tierney – Review by Bobbi Wagner

/0 Comments/in /by

The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy MysteryThe Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery by Holly Tierney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have loved reading from the first book I picked up by her. One of the things I enjoy most about her is her writing skills and attention to details. They make her stories pop and come to life. This book is no different. This is a cozy mystery that was easy and entertaining to read. A fast paced story that is not only engaging but hard to put down. A story where the owner of a business not only makes new friends but finds time to solve mysteries. This is a really great sweet story that you don’t want to miss. This is a must read story and I highly recommend this book.

View all my reviews

Review by @bjwagner

The 45th Parallel (Antipodes Series Book 6) by T.S. Simons – Review by Bobbi Wagner

/0 Comments/in /by

The 45th Parallel (Antipodes, #6)The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up. I never hesitate to pick up this author’s books as I know that I am in for an adventure. This book is no different. This is a well written story where the author used details to make the story come to life. The characters pulled me into the story from the start. They took me on an adventure of new worlds and survival of a human race is at risk. I enjoyed watching the growth of the plot as well as the characters. It added to the enjoyment and entertainment of the story. This is a fast paced story that I found hard to put down. I enjoyed the adventure and I highly recommend this book.

View all my reviews

Review by @bjwagner

Talisman (The Talisman Series Book 1) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Kerry Baker

/0 Comments/in /by

Talisman (The Talisman, #1)Talisman by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Although the storyline to this book is one that is a fairly common theme I really enjoyed that this book felt fresh and not over done. The author has written a book that is exciting and has left me looking forward to the rest of the series.
Rowan and Alyssa are definitely what this book is all about. Their chemistry was undeniable and I loved watching the dynamic between them as it developed throughout the story. I never really knew where things were going to go with this story. The author has done a great job of keeping you on your toes, throwing in curve balls when you least expect it. This was a really great book and a brilliant way to start a new series.

View all my reviews

Fear Inc: Volume 3 by Melinda Valentine – Review by Angelina Frazzini

/0 Comments/in /by

Fear Inc.: Volume ThreeFear Inc.: Volume Three by Melinda Valentine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is book three of the series. It can be read as a standalone but honestly book three is so good just start with one and work your way through. I need to go back and read the other two. This book pulled me in right from the start. I was so interested in the dynamics of the characters right from the jump.

Krysta has only truly loved one man her whole life. Too bad that went south really quick. To make matters worse, he’s her brothers best friend so not only does she have to keep it a secret, she still has to see him from time to time. Kasper knows he messed up all those years ago. That doesn’t change how he feels about Krysta and always has. Keeping the secret hasn’t been easy but as soon as some bad stuff goes down, his only option is to fess up. Can he get Krysta’s forgiveness or is all hope lost?

This book was intense. Quite the rollercoaster of emotions! I couldn’t put it down. I read it in one sitting. Definitely some suspense and mystery to keep you on your toes. I highly recommend giving this book a chance!

View all my reviews

Lucky Stars by Fantasia Yu – Review by Noor Jivraj

/0 Comments/in /by

Lucky StarsLucky Stars by Fantasia Yu
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book takes you to a different world! I never imagined royalty would survive in the future but here it does. The idea of building bridges is great theoretically speaking…but we all know in reality there is no easy fix to obtain peace, especially when one side prioritizes power over peace! This book takes you to a new world with a very different environment and a unique way of life. The characters are interesting and have their own ideas on what is right for the world. Easy read and a fun addition to any fantasy lover!

View all my reviews

And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins – Review by Sara Grantham

/0 Comments/in /by

And Then She FellAnd Then She Fell by Dreena Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a rollercoaster of emotions! There were so many ups and downs throughout the story, and that kept me hooked. I highly enjoyed Dreena’s writing style! This was my first experience with her writing, and I loved it. This book had so much drama and suspense… It definitely kept me on my toes and had me second guessing everything.

View all my reviews

Faultless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 1) by KG Fletcher – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

/0 Comments/in /by

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62560818-faultless-love” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Faultless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1663079313l/62560818._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62560818-faultless-love”>Faultless Love</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16175390.K_G_Fletcher”>K.G. Fletcher</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5309113474″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
What can love survive? A beautifully written small town second chance romance covering the sort of love we can only dream of. Ted is lucky to have his family and to come out of prison into their loving arms<br />When Ted is wrongly committed of a crime, he serves his time, his girlfriend should of gone on to live her life, and pass the bar exam to follow in her father’s footsteps.<br />Teddy comes out on parole and finds his family and the family business is what he needs to stay in the good graces of his parole officer, when he finds his girlfriend has stayed in the small town too does he find he can have his happy ending.<br />Robyn waits for Ted to be released, and when they meet again she finds he is exactly the other half of her soul.<br />Thrown in more angst from the wife and son of the person who Ted was in jail because of, and everything comes to light.<br />
<br/><br/>
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/34425105-tracy”>View all my reviews</a>

Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Daryian Lucas

/0 Comments/in /by

Throwing the CurveThrowing the Curve by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars
I really enjoyed this book! It’s very well written which I appreciated. It wasn’t too corny and it had a little comedy to it. The storyline is easy to follow along as a stand-alone which I liked. I read the first book in this series and wanted to read a book where Ryan was the main character. I’m glad I got to! He’s still my fave.

View all my reviews

And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins-Review by Tausha Treadway

/0 Comments/in /by

And Then She FellAnd Then She Fell by Dreena Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins. This book was amazing and I didn’t put it down until I finished. Its the story of Catherine Keely whose daughter Susie had died a year ago. Susie had gone on vacation with her boyfriend to Crete. Susie supposedly fell from a balcony during a party. Catherine can’t get past the fact that she’s not sure if she really fell or was she pushed? She decides to travel to Crete to talk to the people that were there. Once there she talks to everyone she can that was at the party and they all give her 10 different stories. All 10 stories are filled with some truths but not all. Will she ever find out what happened to her precious Susie? Read this very good, thrilling story about a mother’s worst nightmare!

View all my reviews

The 45th Parallel (Antipodes Series Book 6) by T.S. Simons – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

The 45th Parallel (Antipodes, #6)The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 6th book in the Antipodes Series and it is definately one you need to read from the beginning. I have read them all and I have loved reading about the characters how their lives have changed and they have grown as well as all the challenges, loves, loss and danger along the way and this next installment is no different.

This story is following Caitlin and Seraphine. Both of these girls have been born with one specific role in life. To have babies and continue to populate the domes with people who have a better immunity to the disease that killed so many people. Because of their genetics any offspring then have will also carry the same genes and immunity.
But what happens when you don’t want to follow the path that has been laid out for you. Why can’t you just be your own person following your own dreams and desires wherever it may lead you? This is exactly the situation that Caitlin and Seraphine find themselves in. Their journey is one full of danger, conflict and love as well as secrets that will be revealed.
The question is what would you do if it was a choice between your happiness or saving your whole community?
This is what our 2 girls need to work out and it’s no easy task as they are challenged at every turn. We meet new characters and see new worlds all the while witnessing the growth of Caitlin and Seraphine.
This is one sci-fi adventure that will keep you turning pages until the end.

View all my reviews

Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

/0 Comments/in /by

Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Half-Pint Porky loves her little pig school but cannot wait to grow up so she can go to big pig school. She wants to be a real pirate and learn how to find buried treasure. Half-Pint asks her brother, Bacon Bart, lots of questions about pirate school. For Half-Pint going to big pig school and learning to be a pirate will never come fast enough. When the day finally comes, and she gets to go to big pig school she gets scared and wants the day to end.

This was such a cute little story about wanting to grow up too fast and teaches children the importance of patience. The author did a great job of teaching a valuable life lesson in a cute, easy-to-read manner. The illustrations are amazing and really brought the story to life. A must read for kids of all ages.

View all my reviews@tarab

Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Bethany Rucker

/0 Comments/in /by

Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1)Handle With Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a great read, but a long one. It had something much going on, it could have almost been two books in one. The characters were amazing and really thought out. Hunter Montgomery and Selma Bryant have their ups and downs, but in the end can they put those differences aside, and safe their patients. Will their past, be their demise? This is a must read to find out!

View all my reviews

A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Sheri Schrader

/0 Comments/in /by

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Dowry of Snails and Mud is a fun YA Historical Romance. Rhia Caddell is being forced into an arranged marriage to the Prince of Wales. The fate of her village rests on her shoulders. What is a girl to do? This is a clever story with great characters. The story is fast-paced and kept me reading. I enjoyed the story and the characters. I like that this wasn’t just a simple romance. I enjoyed the historical setting, which added to my enjoyment of the story. The challenges Rhia faced because of the marriage and the town’s issues were timely and helped show some of the issues women still face today. This was a fun read, and I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

View all my reviews

Vaughn’s Xena (Dirty Rockhard Billionaire Book 1) by M.I. Rosegold – Review by Shelly Kittell

/0 Comments/in /by

Vaughn's Xena (Dirty Rockhard Series, #1)Vaughn’s Xena by M.I. Rosegold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An erotic romance for those that love them. Vaughn has it bad for Xena (his little sister’s college friend). I can’t share anymore or I’ll give away secrets. You’ll have to read it for yourself. It’s a hot story and has a bit of everything in it. The story is good and the characters are well-written. For fans of the erotic, this may be a winner. It’s 1 of 2 books.

View all my reviews

True Colors (Landry’s True Colors Series Book One) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Shelly Kittell

/0 Comments/in /by

True Colors (Landry's True Colors #1)True Colors by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I found this to be a wonderful book written for teen girls. Landry is a teen going through some of the same drama we see in today’s society when she enters a modeling contest and her friends turn on her. The author does a great job of portraying the teen angst. This is a book that should be a staple for all teen girls. Easy to read. The characters were very easy to relate to. Loved it all the way around.

View all my reviews

The 45th Parallel (Antipodes Series Book 6) by T.S. Simons – Review by Shelly Kittell

/0 Comments/in /by

The 45th Parallel (Antipodes, #6)The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author has again done an extraordinary job of adding to this series. Continuing with the story of Cait and Sera and the communities around them, she gives us adventures and drama. Again, what would you do if survival of everyone were put on your shoulders? The characters are written so well. They all blend into the story so nice. Cait and Sera make a perfect team. They each bring their own personalities and gifts. I can’t wait to read the next book. This is one of my favorite series and I’m glad to see more on the horizon. This plot just sucks you in from book 1 and you don’t want to leave ever.

View all my reviews

The 45th Parallel (Antipodes Series Book 6) by T.S. Simons – Review by Rayne East

/0 Comments/in /by

The 45th Parallel (Antipodes, #6)The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brilliant!
This series is one of my favourite sci-fi series and just goes from strength to strength. The 45th Parallel is the sixth book in the Antipodes series but is more of a spin-off. This book follows Cait and Sera, children of the main characters from previous books, as they navigate the new world. Discoveries are made, lives are threatened and ambitions are questioned. Each of the characters has depth and it was great to see characters from the previous books through the eyes of others. This series needs to be read from the start to really appreciate the dystopian world that the author has created. Highly recommend.

View all my reviews

Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Moriah Venable

/0 Comments/in /by

Bees in Loretta's BonnetBees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois J. Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Loretta is carrying firewood when she drops it and discovers a leafcutter bee nest. There are holes throughout the tube shaped bee nest but no bees to be found. Where are the bees?

Looking around, she discovers more holes in the rose bush and their leaves but no bees? What happened to them?

This is a fun and educational book about leafcutter bees. I am not a fan of bees but this was really informative and made me appreciate them more.

View all my reviews

Sharing His Nanny (Forever Our Girl Book 2) by Tori Chase – Review by Kelli Harper

/0 Comments/in /by

Sharing His Nanny (Forever Our Girl, #2)Sharing His Nanny by Tori Chase
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW about sums it up. When I picked this up I knew it was a Reverse Harem an she is a curvy girl. What I didn’t expect was to fall in love with everyone as well. The characters are well developed and the true bond of friendship/brotherhood between Charles Jordan and Alex is what truly helps make this a wonderful book. And the way they all cherish Stella as well as dote on baby Gia….. just a wonderful example of how a Polyamorous relationship can work. Loved this book.

View all my reviews

Fear Inc: Volume 3 by Melinda Valentine – Review by Kelli Harper

/0 Comments/in /by

Fear Inc.: Volume ThreeFear Inc.: Volume Three by Melinda Valentine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kasper and Krysta have had their thing in the past but will they try again now that they are adults? Krysta the little sister of Kasper’s best friend. Does he dare risk his friendship for Krysta? She is the only woman that has ever made him wish to settle down. But has all of that been ripped from him? Will he get a chance for his happily ever after?
Good story. Some suspense.

View all my reviews

Saving the Bellydancer (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Book 3) by Debra Parmley – Review by Kelli Harper

/0 Comments/in /by

Saving the Bellydancer (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Book 3)Saving the Bellydancer by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cutter, a SEAL is gone more than he is home but his grandmother is begging him to settle down. Usually always dating strippers and never getting attached is his usual way of meeting his needs. While watching a performance by a local dance troupe, Cutter is drawn by one of the dancers in ways he has never felt before. Drawing on his roots and his grandfather’s memories, Cutter is going to make this woman his. Very sweet romantic story.

View all my reviews

The 45th Parallel (Antipodes Series Book #6) by T.S. Simons – Review by Angela Hayes

/0 Comments/in /by

The 45th Parallel (Antipodes, #6)The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

The 45th Parallel is the sixth book in the Antipodes series by T.S. Simons. This story actually extends the original Antipodes series, which I thought had finished with the previous book- so colour me happy!
As with the rest of the series, this is a post-apocalyptic, sci-fi story with a dystopian feel, some romance, adventure, danger, drama, challenges, surprising developments, tension, mystery, and plenty of emotion.
Wow- if I thought the original five books were intense, then this takes things to a whole new level. So much has happened throughout the Antipodes adventure since it started way back in Book One- but things aren’t going to settle down any time soon as Ms. Simons hasn’t finished putting her characters to the test. Here, we follow Cait, Sera, and their community of survivors as this new adventure embarks- discovering new worlds, and encountering dangerous situations will put them and all those they love at extreme risk. What happens makes for a thrilling read.
Looking forward to seeing what the next couple of books have in store for us!
Happy Reading!

Thank you, T.S. Simons!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

View all my reviews

Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Ashly Renner

/0 Comments/in /by

Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1)Handle With Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I struggled with getting into this book, not because it wasn’t well written or the characters were bad, quite the contrary. The flow of this book is not something I’m used to so it took me a few chapters to acclimate myself to it. There were also so many different characters and code names and storylines to keep up with that I found it possible to be easily confused from time to time.
While I did not hate this book, it wasn’t a favorite for me, but I would absolutely give this author another chance to see if it was just this particular book or her writing style in general that isn’t my forte.

View all my reviews

Lucky Stars by Fantasia Yu – Review by Angela Hayes

/0 Comments/in /by

Lucky StarsLucky Stars by Fantasia Yu
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

 

“A princess on the run, a rebel pilot and a dangerous secret. Will love survive the chase?”

Lucky Stars by Fantasia Yu is a fun NA sci-fi romance. I enjoyed this space adventure, and as it is my first book by Ms. Yu, I am happy to have stumbled on it and have a taste for what Ms. Yu can do. I will definitely explore more of her work in the (near) future.
Ms. Yu has cleverly crafted a vivid world in which to set her story. Her writing is quite detailed and descriptive which helped to bring her whole story to life. As I mentioned this is a new adult fantasy- a sci-fi space adventure with romance, princesses, space pirates, a rebel pilot, intrigue, drama, bounty hunter, self-discovery, duty, love vs responsibility, hidden identity, secrets, finding love unexpectedly, banter, humour, and a touch of fate.
This is a shorter story, which makes for a quick and easy read. I read it one easy sitting, during my lunch break at work.
The story is set to continue in the next (?) instalment… looking forward to seeing what happens there.
Happy reading!

Thank you, Fantasia Yu!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

View all my reviews

Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Stephanie Chapman

/0 Comments/in /by

Hit on YouHit on You by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brooke May created this romance with the Russian Bratva finding Luke. Luke hates her name and doesn’t want to end up like her mother. Growing up her mother was always looking for a man to support her, leaving Luke to take care of her sister. When her sister follows in her mother’s footsteps, Luke ends up in Las Vegas with Nikolai Bazhenov. When she begins getting feelings for him, Luke flees and goes to Seattle. She gets a job as a burlesque dancer and lives in a studio apartment above a bar run by her friend, Tony. As Luke is leaving work, she unwittingly witnesses the murder of her boss Eryn. Now someone else has a target on Luke’s back. Tony tells her she needs security, and walks to Nikolai. Shocked, Luke can’t believe the man that she ran away from has found her.

Nikolai was a very secretive man throughout the entire book. The story alternates between the views of both characters and his lifestyle gives the perfect background for finding people. I thought his family was very supportive of his obsession with Luke. It appears that the Bratva puts family first. The thirst for power seems to be the predominant reason for the death of Eryn and Luke’s life is on the line, but not in a manner one would expect. The unpredictable elements added into this book makes Hit On You more than just a steamy romance novel.

View all my reviews

True Colors (Landry’s True Colors Book #1) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Angela Hayes

/0 Comments/in /by

True Colors (Landry's True Colors #1)True Colors by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

 

True Colors is the first book in the Landry’s True Colors series by Krysten Lindsay Hager. It is a cute, sweet, YA/middle grade/teen, coming of age story- with teenage angst/drama, jealousy, insecurities, fear, friendships, jealousy, and expectations. This genre is Ms. Hager’s wheelhouse and is something she does quite well.
It is definitely a YA story- showcasing teenage issues like pressure to conform, living up to expectations, teen angst/drama/insecurities and fitting in.
As I have mentioned before, I do enjoy YA stories, being a more ‘mature’ reader, I prefer my reading material to be a little ‘meatier’- but still enjoy exploring YA stories as they are usually fairly light and easy to read and make a great break from my heavier reads. This is definitely the case here- a nice story with just enough angst and drama to keep things interesting and very well suited for the younger reader.
I will be continuing the series and am interested to see what happens in Book #2…
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Krysten Lindsay Hager!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

View all my reviews

Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by April McCoy

/0 Comments/in /by

Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1)Handle With Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A thrilling medical romance novel. Honestly didn’t expect this one. It wasn’t what I would have picked immediately but I wanted to try something different! Hunter and Selma are in a push and pull hampered by grief and secrets. Hunter is your hoped-for hero who has to overcome the obstacle of his grief and upended life. This one was a great one to get lost in and I couldn’t put it down!

View all my reviews