Sweet Dreams by Claire by Nanette Littlestone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book takes you to that small town friendship and romance that most women dream of. Claire dreams of owning her own bakery and thats it. Until she finds a new best friend Brigid an boyfriend Finn. Can she find a balance for all three, or give up her dreams?
Good Enough — The Deadman’s Tribe Book 1: A Protector Romance / Romantic Suspense by Nicole Craig
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
An entertaining and engaging romantic suspense novel which had me hooked from page one. Hollywood director Kai Serrano needs a Navy SEAL to be a consultant on her latest film, but she wasn’t expecting ‘every woman’s ideal military action hero’, Waters. Neither of them are looking for a relationship and Waters, a man with no identity, isn’t even allowed to have one. Waters realises that Kai is in danger when her brother goes missing following trouble on the set, including break-ins, thefts and accidents. Waters needs to figure out who she’s in danger from if he’s to protect her, and one suspect is her belittling executive producer. However, she could be leverage in her brother’s disappearance or she could unknowingly have something that she shouldn’t. As the couple try to figure it out they can’t ignore their mutual attraction and the growing connection they share. This is a fast paced, action packed story with plenty of drama, suspense and of course romance. The chemistry between Kai and Waters sizzles off the page, and I love how their relationship develops throughout the story. The storyline had me gripped and the plot twists kept me guessing as to the outcome of the story. This is book one of a new series and I look forward to reading book two.
Good Enough — The Deadman’s Tribe Book 1: A Protector Romance / Romantic Suspense by Nicole Craig
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Good Enough is the first book in The Deadman’s Tribe Series by Nicole Craig. We follow Kai Serrano. Kai is a Hollywood director who needs consulting from Navy SEALS. When her brother calls in a favor she ends up working alongside Waters. Soon they find themselves wondering if Kai’s life is in danger and does it have anything to do with her missing brother. I thought this was a pretty good romance suspense. Plenty was going on to keep you guessing and clues to keep you intrigued. I enjoyed the dynamic between Waters and Kai. There was good chemistry. They were fun. I thought this was a really good start to the series.
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/193084545-a-heart-so-savage” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”A Heart So Savage (The Savage Duet #2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1701399579l/193084545._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/193084545-a-heart-so-savage”>A Heart So Savage</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16909848.April_Moran”>April Moran</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6154095601″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
An amazing continuation to a king so savage, we follow on as Ava continues to try and navigate the world with King, and Kingston continues to attempt to control all around him including his feelings from the past.<br />Their relationship teeters from control to full feelings and both parties are confused.<br />Still with an edge of danger, darkness and lies revolving around family and associates.<br />The Character and world building keeps you hooked till the end.<br />Another all encompassing read.<br />
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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75463470-a-king-so-savage” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”A King So Savage (The Savage Duet #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1672562632l/75463470._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75463470-a-king-so-savage”>A King So Savage</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16909848.April_Moran”>April Moran</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6153787610″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Although it took me a few chapters to jell with the way this author writes I can say I truly enjoyed the book and cannot wait to read art two.<br />Ava, after the loss of her parents and having a devious and nefarious brother finds herself held captive by Kingston, friend of her parents and someone her brother owes a large amount of money to.<br />We follow the relationship as it develops, Ava finds out some hard truths and Kingston may have a heart after all.<br />Touches on some triggers but if you like you r romance, dark and gritty I am sure you will enjoy the book too. <br />
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The Cannibal Caper: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Cannibal Caper is the second book in the Bunker Hill Mystery Series. We are once again hanging out with street kid turned sleuth Sparky. Sparky’s life has gotten better as she builds a life with Tootsie. She has her own room and much to her chagrin Tootsie wants to send her to school. Of course, Sparky lands smack dab in the middle of another mystery. This time Sparky finds herself on the trail of a cannibal. Once again I found myself on a wild ride with spunky Sparky. This book was even better than the first. The author draws you into the shady 1930s perfectly. I love how immersive everything feels. Of course, I also loved the relationship between Tootsie and Sparky. This was a fun and adventurous story with a very well-written plot.
The Human Mating Site Box Set 1 : A Steamy, Dating Humour Novella’s 1-4 by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
These were quick reads for me. I found the stories enjoyable and the characters fun. The chemistry between the couples was good. The plots were a little predictable for me. The last book, Mr. Kinky, was my favorite in the set of novellas. I thought it was the most fun of the set.
Sweet Dreams by Claire by Nanette Littlestone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading this sweet romance story. This is a newer author for me which I enjoy their ability to pull me into the story from the start. A story where the characters will make you laugh in parts and a warm feeling in others. A story where the past comes to the present and leaves a question if it can be left behind. There is great growth as well as chemistry throughout the story which makes it easy to read. It is a fast paced, engaging story and one you don’t want to miss. This is a heartfelt story that is not only easy to read but hard to put down. The characters will keep you coming back for more. I enjoyed this story and I highly recommend it.
Review by @bjwagner
Song of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading this fantasy story. This is a newer author for me which I enjoyed their writing skills as well as their attention to details that made the story pop. This is a well written story where kingdoms are won and lives are lost. A story where loyalties are questioned and love is an added twist. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into their world. They are connectable and keep the story engaging. They add so much to the story that it makes it easy to read. I enjoyed watching the growth of this story which had me turning pages fast. This is a fast paced story that I truly enjoyed reading. I highly recommend this story.
Review by @bjwagner
Sweet Dreams by Claire by Nanette Littlestone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a lovely book. It’s definitely a quirky romance novel but it’s also relatable. Claire has major insecurities and she’s living her mom’s dream. This novel wasn’t just about her falling in love but discovering herself and I really enjoyed that aspect. I got so involved in the story I was shouting out at Claire’s mother and at Finn the entire book lol. Highly recommend.
Master of the Abyss by Rob Samborn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The final book of the Painted Souls Series which happens to be an amazing story filled with action, adventure, danger and so much more. Julia and her friends must work together to save Nick from purgatory. As you read this book, you can’t help but feel like you’re on the edge of your seat ready to help. The connection between Julia and Nick and how much their friends love them and want to help them.
I highly recommend reading the series in order. The author does a wonderful job of world and character development throughout the story and you won’t want to stop reading!
Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a great story to read with both of my kiddos. At 8 and 12 years old, they really enjoy anything animal related, but this one sparked a conversation that I loved. We took turns reading the book allowed to our furry family members and while the felines decided to mosey about, our dog listened intently. The author has such a nice way of incorporating helpful information combined with rhyming and beautiful illustrations together to provide safe (and fun!) tips to play with your pets. This is a must read for the younger ones in your life, and you’ll appreciate that it will entertain you as well!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Master of the Abyss by Rob Samborn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This has been one of my absolute favorite series! I cannot say enough good things about it. This is not one you should read as a standalone because they only make sense in order with all background provided. They build off each other quite a bit. This book (and series) is captivating, thrilling, and you won’t be able to put it down so clear your day! The flow of the story feels natural, and the characters are very well-developed. The author makes it impossible to NOT be fully invested within minutes. Can Julia save her husband or is his fate sealed? Do yourself the biggest favor and pick up this series, you won’t regret it!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Sweet Dreams by Claire by Nanette Littlestone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Sweet Dreams by Claire is a fun, light-hearted read that had my attention and my heart right from the start. Claire is lovable and so relatable! While the story takes place in Ireland, it feels like it’s a familiar town that everyone knows thanks to the great writing of Nanette Littlestone. Finn and Brigid are two more of the many wonderful characters that you get to know, and love, along the way. The magic and the Irish legends woven into the story provide yet another fantastic component to the story. This book had me wanting to visit Ireland, hungry for lots of bakery items, and craving salted caramels! Lots of sweet dreams for me after reading this book!
Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was an enjoyable story. I loved reading about Porter and Midge and their little humans. This story was full of helpful suggestions to help children with pets find ways to interact and play together in a safe manner. The suggested activities included activities that would benefit the children as well as the pets. Activities that allow the children to help stimulate their pets and allow them to learn new skills. It is a fun little story and I recommend it to everyone with children and pets.
Song of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The first couple of pages of this book was very intriguing, however, after that it was a little slow to begin with. Within the first couple of chapters the plot got more interesting. The world building is very well done. When I read about the lands and the meeting places of the court, I can see it all in my mind exactly how it was written. The characters are very well developed. I love how the youngest child always needs to prove themselves and to break out of the mold the older siblings put them in. The main character always has to calculate and be a few steps ahead of her opposition while maintaining peace in the kingdom.
Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Paws and Playtime is a wonderful, well illustrated children’s book that offered many tips, tricks, and helpful information to help kiddos understand how to have healthy, fun, successful relationships with their pets. The author included lots of helpful tips for parents in the back of the book as well. I read this book on my phone with the kindle app and also on my kindle oasis and I can attest that it was so much better to see these pictures in full color rather than the black and white of my oasis.
Master of the Abyss by Rob Samborn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a series that I have enjoyed reading from the first book. It is a fast paced, hard to put down story and the last book of the series. This is a series that I highly suggest reading from first book to last. It will help you understand where the characters have been and where they are going. I look forward to seeing what is next for this author. This is a well written story that is engaging and hard to put down. Julia and her group have one last chance to free her husband. What happens is something you don’t want to miss. I enjoyed watching the growth of the plot throughout the story. The characters are relatable and add so much to the story. I really enjoyed them and what they brought to the story. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf by R.C. Reigh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf is the first book in the Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns series. I was unsure if I could get into the story, but once I got through the first chapter, I couldn’t put it down. The series is full of fantasy, romance, and intrigue. The 7 Kingdoms are brought together, and the fragile agreements are challenged when the new Bastion Academy is opened. Will the new academy help bring the Kingdoms together or pull them further apart?
I enjoyed the pairing of Amelia and Dane, who are the primary focus of this book. Keep in mind that each book will focus on 2 characters, but of course, there are other storylines following from book to book. I enjoyed learning more about the world that the story is set in, watching how the different characters are introduced, and trying to figure out where each of their stories will go. I look forward to reading the next in the series.
Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid’s Guide to Safe Dog Interactions by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Paws for safety was a wonderful, well illustrated children’s book that offered many tips, tricks, and helpful information to help kiddos understand how to have healthy, fun, successful relationships with their pets. The author included lots of helpful tips for parents in the back of the book as well. I read this book on my phone with the kindle app and also on my kindle oasis and I can attest that it was so much better to see these pictures in full color rather than the black and white of my oasis.
Master of the Abyss by Rob Samborn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Master of the Abyss: The Epic Conclusion to the Painted Souls Series is the third and final book of this action-packed series. Julia is trying to save her husband and others from purgatory while stopping Salvatore della Porta from reigning over the globe with his cult of followers. There are the dual timelines that started in the first two books of the series. I enjoy how the author delves into the rich past of 16th-century Venice while balancing it with the contemporary timeline. This is definitely a series you need to start at the beginning but trust me; it is worth reading the entire series. The story, characters, and action keep you reading and not wanting to put down the book. Though this was the last book in this series, I will keep an eye out for more by this author.
Master of the Abyss by Rob Samborn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’m not sure how, but Rob has done it again! He has such a wonderful imagination and storytelling skills. He easily makes me forget that I’m reading a fictional novel. The characters draw me in and I couldn’t put this book down!
The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Carrie’s Grandma has moved across town but she left four boxes in Carrie’s house labeled “KEEP”. Anytime Carrie is missing her Grandma, she’ll go looking through those boxes. Each box she picked up felt like another but she finally decided upon one. When she opened it, there was a fascinator that resembled a ship. Once she put it on, she was on an adventure!
These books are great and should be in every library! This is a great opportunity to talk with a youngin’ about what a fascinator is. Honestly, I hadn’t heard that term until I became more interested in “royal life” and started watching shows and reading about them. This is also a sweet story about the love and influence of a grandparent.
Painter of the Damned by Rob Samborn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Rob Samborn is at it again! This book takes us to Nick’s previous life in 16th century Venice. Rob takes us between two different time periods beautifully. This book, like the first in the series, was hard to put down! Can’t wait to read the next in the series!
The Prisoner of Paradise by Rob Samborn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was my first book by Rob Samborn. It took me a few chapters to get into this book, but then I couldn’t put it down. So much happened with the main characters: Nick and Julia. It ended up being a page turner! If you enjoy historical fiction, while also being action packed, then this book is for you!
Sweet Dreams by Claire by Nanette Littlestone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
“Sweet Dreams” by Claire by Nanette Littlestone is a delightful and enchanting romance novel set in the picturesque town of Claremore, Ireland. The story follows the life of Claire Francis, a young woman who has spent her whole life working in her family’s bakery. Despite her passion for baking and dreams of owning her own shop, Claire’s traditional mother refuses to let her explore her creative talents.
Nanette Littlestone’s writing transports readers to the quaint and charming town of Claremore. The descriptions of the Irish countryside and the warm hospitality of its people create a rich and immersive reading experience. Littlestone’s attention to detail, particularly in the bakery scenes, adds a delightful touch to the story.
Overall, “Sweet Dreams” is a heartwarming and uplifting romance novel that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. With its charming setting, relatable characters, and touch of magic.
The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
“The Round Box” by Lois Wickstrom is a charming and imaginative children’s book that explores the power of imagination and the wonders it can bring. In this particular story, young Carrie discovers a round box labeled “FASCINATOR” in her grandmother’s closet, only to find a fascinating surprise inside.
I have read many of Lois Wickstrom’s books, and she does a fantastic job of capturing the sense of wonder and awe that can be experienced during imaginative play. The idea of a simple hat transforming Carrie’s perception of the world is both creative and captivating. Young readers will likely be inspired to explore the power of their own imaginations, encouraged to think outside the box, and find ways to see the world through a different lens.
Throughout the story, there is a delightful sense of whimsy and exploration. Lois Wickstrom’s descriptive language invites readers to truly immerse themselves in Carrie’s imaginative journey. The illustrations are also vibrant and engaging, enhancing the magic and playfulness of the narrative.
The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
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The Round Box is part of the Grandma’s Closet Series and this story is fun, creative and imaginative. When Carrie is looking for something to do everyone around her seems busy. Grandma is not available to talk and her mom is not able to read her a story. What can Carrie do…..look in closet and see what boxes left behind. A suprise comes about within the “Facinator” box…but what can it be? It is an adventure for sure.
This is a fun story for the littles all the way to the young at heart. The story is wonderful and our family always enjoy’s Lois’ books.
The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have read many books by this author and this is yet another one that is a good children’s book. This author does suck an amazing job of bringing learning to kids with her creative stories. I really wish that my children were young enough to be able to enjoy these books. The author is able to bring subjects to kids in a creative learning way that makes things fun. I really like the characters that the author has developed. I definitely would recommend these books to anyone with younger children.
Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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Master of the Abyss by Rob Samborn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Master of the Abyss is Rob Samborn’s incredible conclusion to the Painted Souls Series. Where do I start, considering this series has it all? From book one I have been thoroughly hooked on this sags, filling all of my spare time with this mind-boggling thriller. Rob never misses a single beat, with beautiful imagery, drama, and mystery. I had a terrible time pulling myself away from this series, continuously coming back for more. I just had to know! I loved this from book one, page one, and i recommend it to anyone who enjoy action thrillers full to the brim with raw talent.
