I have really enjoyed this series and I was sad to see it end. I had a few questions about some back stories and then I see this come across my TBR pile and knew I had to complete the story. This is the story of Gene and Amanda. They showed up in other novels in this series but we never really heard their story until now.
They have a rather unique relationship from the beginning, with Gene witnessing Amanda’s accident. Then there is a mystery aspect to it, as well as healing all around.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading about their meeting and watching their relationship grow. I look forward to more books from this author.
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This is the second book in a series but can be read as a standalone easily. This little novella will not disappoint!
Corisande (what a beautiful name!) is a siren who is trying to learn how to control her song at the Magwich Academy. For someone who LOVES to sing, this is not an easy feat for her. One day, things get out of control and she causes a neighboring school’s student to crash his boat. Rage and fury are unleashed and Corisande sinks further into guilt and a low self-worth.
A great read that you won’t put down until you finish!
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A great little novella featuring muses, something that isn’t written about much in the paranormal world, at least from what I’ve found.
Bianca is attending the Brightling Academy for Muses to learn how to fine-tune her powers. One day she returns to find a boy at the school. Because Bianca is struggling in her “Poise and Charm” class, her instructor assigns her the duty of showing Sebastian around the school. Mystery, drama, action, and a clean romance makes this book a very enjoyable read.
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I have thoroughly enjoyed this series of books and this one is no different. While each book can be read as a standalone, why miss anything good? Go read them all!
This is lighthearted humor with a mystery. Enemies to lovers and ghosts are also in this book. I love all the references to vintage fashion, as this is something that I’m finding myself becoming more interested in. You’ll follow Justine’s path of discovery and deal with Jackson’s anger issues. Can these two put differences aside and forge a path ahead together?
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I love that this is written by a doctor who uses correct terminologies and has a first hand knowledge of how the medical field works. You will feel like you’re part of the story as you read about Marnie and Louise and their quest to find out what happened to their friend and colleague Gen.
Prepare to read this one in one or two settings because you won’t be able to put it down!
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I love a good medical thriller and this one did not disappoint!
Marnie finds one of her clients, a veteran, while on her shift. It’s not immediately clear if this is the result of a suicide or something more sinister. Marnie and her co-workers are conducting trials on PTSD with the veterans and now have growing concerns for the rest of the clients.
This is very well done and is the second book in the series. I strongly recommend reading them both but make sure you set aside ample time because you won’t want to put this down!
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Annabelle has a major sweet tooth and loves to visit Mr. Bonbon’s candy factory. Mr. Bonbon learns that Annabelle is pilfering his candy and this makes him very upset. He sets up a trap to catch Annabelle in the act during one of his tours.
This is a cute book but not one among my absolute favorites from this author. It has a Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory air to it. The illustrations are very well done. My favorite page is the one showing Mr. Bonbon laying in his “too small” bed.
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If you read any of my reviews, you know I’m a huge fan of Lois Wickstrom! Of all the books I’ve read by her, this one is, hands down, my ABSOLUTE favorite….so far!! She writes so well that this one might be demoted at some point but it will take a lot.
This story features a young boy who loves toy soldiers. One day he has a boo-boo on his knee and his mom puts a bandage on it. The story talks about how the toy soldiers and engineers are working to put his skin back together.
I absolutely love the analogies used and I wish I would have had this book back in my nursing days. I would have read this to every one of the kiddos I took care of! The author goes a little further in depth in this story by telling about some of the bacteria that invade the body. There are some larger words here but it’s great learning for kids and adults alike! She also stresses the necessity of handwashing!
I love that this book releases today in the midst of National Nurses Week too!
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This is a series that I have enjoyed so far, even though this is only the second book. The author keeps you guessing with what will happen next! It brings a bit of nostalgia with the historical aspect and how they ever did any kind of police/detective work prior to DNA and all the technologies of today.
This could be read as a standalone but I always recommend having the context of previous books in a series to have a full comprehensive of all the players involved.
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This was a really fun read! I’ve not read this author before but I’ll be looking for more of her work.
There are double lives and secrets abounding in this rom-com. It was like peeping through the lives of Kaia/Abigail and Everett. Their relationship is a love-hate right from the start but can they continue to deny their true feelings?
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Kris is going to spend some time with her grandmother while her dad is away on a business trip. Kris begins to explore the woods and meets some new friends. One day, one of her new friends is missing and then she hears of another missing person…a prince! Kris and her friends go on an adventure to find the prince and her missing friend and add more new friends along the way.
This is a super cute book that, in a way, kinda reminded me of the Wizard of Oz. Kris is picking up friends along the way, all of whom are looking for something. Kids will enjoy using their imaginations to see these characters in the story. I thoroughly enjoyed this read!
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Most newlyweds enjoy spending as much time together as possible, but that’s not true for the Parkers. In nine months of marriage, Terry has spent a good bit of time away. He tells Erica it’s for work but when two unsavory looking individuals show up on her doorstep and start demanding money, she’s not so sure she knows who she married. Then when she goes “home” to her aunts, she finds out even more family secrets abound. Whatever has Erica found herself into?
This is my first read by this author but won’t be my last. This book is full of twists, turns, deceit, secrets, some romance, and more. I’m looking forward to my next read by this author.
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This is a very emotional read! This is a book that I would STRONGLY recommend reading with your youngster, at least the first time they read it. It’s a story that really needs to be told but is highly emotional as previously mentioned.
Loris is in foster care and this books focuses on the emotions that he goes through with each move he has to make. It takes a lot of courage to be Loris but there are so many of them out there! It’s important to have conversations with kids reading this story to explore their emotions and feelings after hearing Loris’s plight.
The illustrations in this story are very colorful and really add to the story more. To see Loris’s transformation is pretty cool.
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This is a super cute rhyming book about different ways to enjoy a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! It features different animals and how they’d prefer to have their sandwich served. The illustrations are fun to look at and very colorful. All ages will enjoy this book that has an underlying theme of accepting the differences in others.
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First of all, I love the illustrations in this story! They are so colorful and bright!
This story, like many of Lois Wickstrom‘s stories, has a great moral. This book is also very funny, most especially to little boys! They will want this book read to them and they will want to read it to you over and over again! Dinosaurs, unicorns, and poop….what’s not to love?
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I think this is my favorite Lois Wickstrom book that I’ve read so far! Many of her books are among my favorites but this one really stands out.
Using the premise of critical thinking and strategy, this is the story of two kingdoms. One has sheep, another a lion. The kings want to be friends but the lion keeps getting the sheep. It takes a brave girl named Wynnie to make a difference in the lives of those in the kingdom. Patience and persistence do pay off!
This is such a great book to read to and to have read to you! I highly recommend this one for all ages! The illustrations are also very well done in this story!
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Amese has some big shoes to fill and she’s not sure that she really wants to take on the responsibility. The orchid bees have given her a series of assignments or trainings that she needs to complete in order to become the next potentate. Amese has to make some critical decisions as she goes through these trainings.
This was a very enjoyable book and I look forward to more in this series. Check out the beautiful cover of this book as well! I love the vibrant images and colors!!
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The reader is introduced to the world of ballet through the eyes of Elena. For someone who is not familiar with ballet, or any dance forms really, this was pretty interesting. This story is filled with secrets, twists, turns, a little bit of levity, and lots of intrigue. It was hard to put this one down and I look forward to future books in this series!
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I’m ready to move to Emerald Hollow!! Holly Claus is back in this book and things are looking like spring. Sofia is also back and she comes across a man in the woods who isn’t sure who or where he is. Isaiah could be a con man in Sofia’s eyes but she’s also hoping that he’s legit.
This is a very sweet, mostly clean (there is “mild” swearing) romance novel. I do recommend reading the first book so you get a full background on Holly and Emerald Hollow but it’s not absolutely necessary in order to enjoy this story.
This is a fun series and I’ll patiently wait to see who we will get to meet next!
This is such a beautiful, emotional story! I was immediately drawn in and my heart broke for Jake. Just as I was learning about him and falling in love with him, we meet Lexie. She’s a ball of a mess after being left at the alter but she’s a hoot too! I love her expressions and her strength.
Read this story and fall in love with falling in love. Katie will totally steal your heart though so be prepared!
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This was such a fun story to read! I love how Chloe grows and matures throughout and oh the choices she has to make!! This is a clean romance novel that you should probably devour in one sitting! I highly recommend this one!
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This is a compilation of reviews that I’ve written on these individual books.
The True Purpose of Vines (The Winemakers #1) 5 stars I love a good historical romance…they are among my favorite genre! This was a bit of a learning curve for me on this one though because I do not drink. I was lost on a lot of the wine references but I did learn a few things about how wine is made and found it interesting.
This book is set in Portugal during the 1800’s and is centered around a plague that attacked vineyards during that time. Mrs. Julia Costa is one of those vineyard owners, after being left a widow and a single mother. Women were not looked highly upon as business owners during this time so she faced increased scrutiny due to her standing in life, as well as her occupation.
Griffin Maxwell is an Englishman who is really good at keeping books. When his business partner suggests that he checks out this particular vineyard, Griffin obliges. The findings he uncovers will be the end of someone in this story though!
Julia and Griffin eventually meet and the sparks pretty much start flying right away, however very subdued. I love how the author allowed the character development to take place before the romance really heated up. There’s a few extra players involved too…so scandalous! 😉 In the end, can different cultures comingle and create something more beautiful than the vines themselves or will dedication to culture win out?
I’m excited to read the next book in this series, although I already don’t like a particular character and the way he behaved in this one. We’ll see if he will have any redeeming qualities about him!
The Taste of Light (The Winemakers #2) 4 stars This review is going to be hard to write without spoilers but I’ll do my best!
I HATED Pedro in the first book. I mean, a deep loathing for the man. I can’t say that now. He’s found a way to redeem himself with the way he’s handled Anne. It took me awhile to be able to say that but he’s earned his redemption!
Anne is helping out her sister-in-law with the vines and dealing with an outbreak of Phylloxera when she meets Pedro. Anne is a polar opposite of Pedro, along with several years younger.
Can Anne show Pedro how to be a decent human being? Will Pedro find his redemption and deal with his past?
There’s a little bit of everything to love in this book. A great historical based story that includes some humor, spicy romance, and a redeeming heart!
The Truth about Myths (The Winemakers #3) 4 stars
Henrique the Viscount is a scientist and an extremely playful rake. Isabel is a prude and proper princess. Two very unlikely people to ever want to be in the presence of another. When Isabel is sent to Portugal by her brother, the “bodyguard” assigned to her is none other than Henrique. Let the adventures begin!!
This book is romantic, funny, and a wee bit spicy! Even though this is part of a series, it can be read as a stand alone. I’ve not been disappointed by a book from this author!! Looking forward to more!
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I have had a desire to travel abroad for many years. The likelihood of actually travelling abroad for me is pretty unrealistic, however if anyone wouldn’t mind tucking me into your suitcase, I’ll gladly go!
When I came across this book, I was excited to see that it is a true hidden gem. I feel like I’ve travelled to England through the pages of this book! The author has compiled an extremely thorough book of everything you need to know if you were planning a trip to England. She covers various legends and myths, hidden gem locations, the best places to eat and times to go, places to stay, how to manage converting money, best times to travel, best ways to travel and so much more! Terminology used there that might not be familiar is also defined.
Great resource and I’ll refer to it again if I ever do get the opportunity to actually travel there. In the meantime, I’ll live vicariously through the pages of this book!
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A young girl is writing a story about the Queen of the Fairies. She starts questioning how the Queen would respond to different events. She doesn’t want to offend anyone either. How does one go about writing about someone so unique?
The illustrations are very colorful and vibrant. The images are also very well done. This is a story that boys and girls alike will enjoy! It has a theme of being respectful to others while also respecting yourself.
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Meg and Ryan have known each other for the majority of their lives. They are officially frenemies. When Meg shows up at the farm, Ryan has a fit because she’s always in his way. Little does Ryan know, Hank, his grandfather, has invited Meg over. Both families are suffering in similar ways so maybe if they can get it together, they can help each other out.
I love Hank! He’s my favorite character in this story. He gets it and wants the best for both Meg and Ryan. He stole my heart from the get go!
I’m looking forward to more stories in this series!
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This is a pretty cool lesson planning book for teachers, parents, grandparents, etc that is geared towards those ages 5 to 13 years of age. It’s set up as a 6 week program but could be adapted to last longer. They are fairly simple lessons about engaging the mind, body, and spirit through growing plants, mind activating activities, and yoga poses. There are also recommended daily affirmations.
I found this book to be very informative and interesting!
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Jake is finally getting to tell his own story in this saga of the O’Connell family of Port Townsend. Jake has made some changes, some of which his family is having a hard time grasping. First of all, he shows up for his brother’s wedding after being away for so long. Then, he spies Chiara from a distance. He’s immediately smitten but learns that she’s married. Then the family learns about the things that he’s been doing and they are even more mystified at this changed man standing in front of them.
This was an enjoyable read and I do recommend reading this series in order. Each book features a different family member. The family is quite large and there are times it’s hard for me to keep who’s who in order in terms of relationships. Each story builds on the last as the family expands. It’s nice seeing some stories from the very beginning til now.
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There’s a costume party and Kris isn’t wanting to go. She’s engrossed in her book and on an adventure! She’s swimming with dolphins and teaching a sailor to swim when all of a sudden, they are surrounded by pirates. The entire crew of sailors, except for Kris and her friend James are captured by the pirates. Kris finds herself running through the jungle and making friends who will help her and her crew out.
This is a super cute book that is full of adventure! Young readers will love to tell this story so sit in your comfy chair and ready yourself!
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Charlie and Abby learn that there is a need for families to foster kittens at their local shelter. They ask their mom for help, and along with Oscar and Emmy, the family helps to get the kittens off to a great start. Charlie and Abby are responsible for feedings and teaching the kittens to use the litter box. Oscar and Emmy help support Peach, Pear, and Plum as they navigate the world at large.
This is a great book to read with youngsters who may be interested in having a kitten. It could help them realize the responsibilities that come with pet ownership, while also encouraging a fostering situation to begin with to make sure that the placement is a good fit for both parties. This book also briefly discusses spaying/neutering.
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I have some conflicting thoughts on this story. First of all, I love how this book features a “seasoned” woman at the center of the story. It’s refreshing to read a book like this as they are so rare.
Laura is a widow of approximately five years who has recently joined a book club. The members of the club have encouraged her to “take a chance” on life. That chance is what is leading Laura to England, where she will be pet-sitting for a couple going on holiday. While out walking the dogs one day, Laura comes in contact with Hugh, and after a rather humorous misunderstanding, the two meet up and have dinner together. One thing leads to another and Laura finds herself in a whole new world that she’s never expected.
Second, I love that this is a mostly clean romance novel. There were innuendos at times between two adults old enough to make decisions but that is all they were. It’s actually a very sweet romance that blossoms between Laura and Hugh.
Third, I love the character of Celeste. You have to read the book to see why!
The part that I did not like is the twist. I found myself feeling betrayed after investing into this story. My opinion of several characters changed and I had a hard time forgiving them, even when things worked out as I would have hoped in the end. I had some trust issues with this one.
Overall, an enjoyable read and I look forward to reading future books in this series.
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Healing Hearts by C.R. Alam
