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Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King – Review by Karen Pearman

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Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General)Doctor Frank Enstein by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Doctors of Eastport General series. It is written by a different author than the first book as each one is written by a different writer. I like that idea because you get a view from the minds and perspectives of different authors. I think it makes the series that much more interesting. This book was not long at all. It was a very quick read. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but I wish it would have been longer. I didn’t want to put it down. The author put a lot into such a small number of pages which I personally loved. I highly recommend this book, as well as this series, if you are a fan of romantic short stories.

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Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Karen Pearman

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Streets of ShadowStreets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was written by a new author to me, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from her. What I found is another great author I will be looking to read more of. This is an adventurous young adult story that takes place during The Renaissance period. As a fan of this era, I was not disappointed especially considering the main character was a member of a Scottish Earl. There were so many twists and turns I found myself holding my breath in certain chapters. If you, or someone you know, is a fan of this genre I highly recommend you read this story. You will not be disappointed.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries Book 5) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Karen Pearman

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries book #5)Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fifth book in this fantastic series by this author. Just as with the previous books, I loved this one as well. Another book I could not put down. I love how the author continues to weave the historical facts into the story in such a way that it is not too reminiscent of reading a textbook. She keeps you on your toes with all the plot twists and turns that she makes. For me, I am a huge fan of mysteries. This is a perfect mystery book as there are multiple ongoing at the same time. It is phenomenal. This is my favorite book from the series so far. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book.

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Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 1) by Elise Carlson – Review by Karen Pearman

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Manipulator's War (Ruarnon Trilogy, #1)Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A new author to me I was not sure what to expect from this young adult book. What I got was a realistic book I could not put down. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is very inclusive and not did not exclude anyone based on race, gender, or sexuality. That was a pleasure to see from a young adult story. It is great to say that there is a story out there I can recommend to friends and family members that are part of the LGBTIQA+ community. This is the first book in this book series, and I cannot wait to read the next book. If you are interested in historical young adult fiction, please give this story a read. It is well written and informative.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Karen Pearman

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Written by a new author to me I was not sure what to expect when I picked this book up to read. Let me just say that I was not disappointed. This is an enchanting story about a magical dress that the princess receives and if it will help her to save her kingdom. This story was a mixture of Disney’s Cinderella and Brave. I love that the main character is an extraordinarily strong willed and determined princess and will stop at nothing to save her kingdom. I thought that the author did a fantastic job keeping me interested and intrigued with this book. She has developed such a detailed and imaginable world in this book that I could picture it perfectly. I was rooting for the hero throughout this book, and I was not disappointed. Highly recommended young adult story.

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Karen Pearman

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this magical young wizard sequel, and I loved this book as much as the first one. I love how the author makes these stories her own and they are so different than other YA wizard book series. The world building in this series is fantastic and makes me feel as though I am part of it. I love that. The characters are so captivating and as enchanting as the story itself. I could not put this book down. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next books. I highly recommend you share this story with young adult readers that are into the Harry Potter and Shadowspell Academy series. Very enjoyable book and highly recommended that you read.

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Loretta’s Caterpillar (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Karen Pearman

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Loretta's Caterpillar (Loretta's Insects #4)Loretta’s Caterpillar by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the wonderful science series by this author that I have read. Just as the previous two books were, this was just as educational and filled with facts and details about caterpillars. I love how she incorporates the tiniest details into her stories and makes them so interesting and entertaining. Once again, the illustrations are beautiful and coincide with the story perfectly. This is another book that encourages parents and children to get out and explore nature and see the wonder and beauty all around you. Remarkable story for kids.

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

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

This book is the first in a series by one of my favorite young adult authors. Wow did this book bring back some old school memories. In fact, I would highly recommend adults read this book because you will laugh and cry at all the angst going on that you also found yourself dealing with during your middle school years. I reminisced over all that I fretted over and worried about as a middle school teenager and as an adult laughed aloud over because it was so petty and trivial. But at the time seemed so major and significant. It really took me back and made me see how much I have grown and learned based on those times that I worried about. This was a great read and I look forward to picking up the next book in the collection.

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The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworth Mystery by Holly Tierney – Review by Karen Pearman

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The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy MysteryThe Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery by Holly Tierney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a wonderful cozy little mystery surrounding a muffin shop written by a new author to me. Not sure what to expect I picked this book because of the cover. It did not disappoint. I found it to contain great drama and suspense but also the typical older town gossips that had me laughing aloud. The author did an excellent job keeping me captivated and intrigued in this mystery. Her description is perfect. She does not leave a detail out. You can imagine every little aspect of the town and the townspeople. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I look forward to reading the next installment in this story.

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Amaleigha and he Big Idea by Jan Pratt – Review by Karen Pearman

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Amaleigha and the Big IdeaAmaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is another great story in the Amaleigha series. She is such a dreamer and inspirer and this time she’s helping inspire nature to her community. Once again, the writer did such a great job of not only telling a story but educating on the seasons and how they change. It’s a great way to get kids outside to explore and observe all that nature has to offer. The illustrations were perfectly paired with the story. The colors are so bright and vivid which is great for grabbing the attention of a child reader. Another book I highly recommend you give your kid as well a give as a gift to other kids.

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Grace Under Fire (The Anderson Sisters Book 2) by Jennifer Raines – Review by Karen Pearman

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Grace Under FireGrace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book number two in The Anderson Sisters series, and it was just as perfect as the predecessor. The protagonist makes you root for her to win. She has been through so much heartache and pain that I found myself an emotional mess on this rollercoaster ride of a story. She reminded me of myself in certain ways because she is such a strong willed, do it yourself woman. Fierce and determined to not ask or accept help. However sometimes you are resigned to the fact that you must do what is needed under fire. I loved this story. I highly recommend it. I think this would make a wonderful Hallmark movie and would love to see it on screen.

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Caspian’s UnBirthday (Invisible Magic Wand) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Karen Pearman

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Caspian's UnbirthdayCaspian’s Unbirthday by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the wonderful children’s series of the Invisible Magic Wand. Once again, the writer has done an amazing job telling the story of the next birthday gift given to Caspian by his grandfather. This one involved a pair of socks that allowed him to fly. And fly they did. All over the town enjoying his birthday and his new birthday gift. I loved it. The illustrations are so vivid and vibrant in color and go along with the story so well. Another book I highly recommend for the kids in your life. Would make a great gift to give to other kids, teachers or even to school libraries.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Karen Pearman

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A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was written by a new writer to me, so I was not sure what to expect. A friend recommended it after she read it and I am so glad that she mentioned it to me. It was highly enjoyable and not at all what I expected. In other words, it is not my typical fairy tale romance as it involved an arranged marriage of characters from two different worlds. The heroine is such a strong-willed character that you cannot help but love her. She is prepared to do whatever it takes and will stop at nothing to save her people even if it means marrying someone she does not love. Of course, throughout the story and all the incidents that occur it is no surprise at how the story ends. It was an extremely fast paced read for me and I would highly recommend it if you are into young adult romances.

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Karen Pearman

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

This is an adorable children’s story about a returning to school. And like most kids, she is excited but scared at the same time. I love that the main character an animal with a great imagination of being a pirate. What a great idea! There are several teaching lessons in the book for kids. I thought it was wonderful. This would make a delightful story for a child getting ready to go into kindergarten but feeling a bit terrified of it. I loved the illustrations, especially the underwater drawing. The pictures jumped off the pages and the colors are so bright, bold, and vivid. Loved it!

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Karen Pearman

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book from the first chapter and could not put it down. The author truly pulled at all my emotions with this story. I was mad, sad, confused, annoyed, and eventually satisfied with the ending. I got a very “The Wedding Planner” vibe reading this book which was great since that is one of my favorite movies. The characters ran the gamut from antagonist to protagonist which only added to the story. The author did an excellent job keeping me on the edge of my seat with this book. It is a remarkable story.

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Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Karen Pearman

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Bees in Loretta's Bonnet (Loretta's Insects #2)Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a wonderful, entertaining, and educational story this is. I have never been a fan of bees because I have been stung many times, but this book did provide me with knowledge to help appreciate bees and what they do for our environment. The author does such an excellent job teaching kids about bees and pollination. There are even instructions at the end of the book that tell how to make a bee nest to attract wild bees into your yard. Not only does this instruct children but it’s a great way for their parents to get involved in helping them learn. The illustrations were as amazing as all her books are. Please share this book with your kids.

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Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Karen Pearman

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Things are ShakingThings are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the next book in the “Invisible Magic Wand” story, and I found it to be just as cute as the other stories have been. I love that this gives children the opportunity to use their imagination to figure out how to get out of certain situations. This book involved two of the magic wands and an earthquake. This is a perfect book to give parents a chance to discuss natural disasters with their kids and ways to get out of the home should it happen. Again, the illustrations are perfect for the story. Once again the colors just pop off the page and are so vivid. That to me makes it easy to see what is going on in the story and helps set the narrative. Terrific book for kids.

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Whispers in the Waters (Blood of the Fae) by Sarah Chilson – Review by Karen Pearman

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Whispers in the WatersWhispers in the Waters by Sarah Chislon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was written by a new author to me, so I was not sure what to expect. I picked it up because I though the cover was beautiful and had a cat on it. What I found inside was a remarkable story with a phenomenal protagonist. She is such a caring individual that overcomes her fears to protect the people she loves the most. The writer did an amazing job capturing the true human essence as well as the plants, animals, and land around them. I want to be a part of this world. It was a bit wordy at times, but nothing that deterred me from the story. I found this to be a wonderful read and I hope that she will continue this story.

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Delicious Death (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Karen Pearman

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Delicious Death (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #2)Delicious Death by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book number two in the wonderful Chalamet Ghost Mysteries series and after reading the first book I could not wait to get my hands on this one. Oh, my goodness, IT WAS BETTER THAN THE FIRST BOOK! I could not believe it. I loved that the location changed and that the author managed to develop the main character even more in this story. I could not put this book down. I read this book until the wee hours of the morning because I had to get to the ending. And it was perfect. Please, please, please do yourself a favor and pick up this book to read.

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Super Enemies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Karen Pearman

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Super EnemiesSuper Enemies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a story detailing your typical brother/sister relationship at an early age. I loved it and I laughed the entire time. This reminded me of myself honestly. As the oldest child I was always the one that sabotaged anything my siblings did. And no matter how mad they were at me at the time we always laughed about it. And when we reminisce on those times now it still brings us immense joy and laughter. This story was no different from the trips to the beach we took. We would all spend our time making the most elaborate sandcastles just for our siblings to do anything they could to tear it down. It made beach days a blast. I love how the author was able to resonate on so many levels with me. I think this story will be an enjoyable book for parents to read to their children. It will not only bring laughs but also give parents a chance to teach their kids that no matter what siblings say, and do we are still family, and it is important to laugh off any anger. Another delightful story from a wonderful author I highly recommend.

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Karen Pearman

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Freedom Rings: Book Three of The CircleFreedom Rings: Book Three of The Circle by Brenda Hardwick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book three in the fantasy series by this author. I have fallen in love with this series and could not wait to get my hands on this book. While these can be read as stand-alone stories, I feel to get the most of it you need to read the books in order. I think this will give you a better understanding of the story and the characters. Now, just as with the previous two books the author did a wonderful job pulling me into the story with her amazing characters. I feel like she personally connects with these characters just as I did. She does a wonderful job of making these characters so relatable and understanding. And the way that she uses them to tell this story is wonderful. Another remarkable story that I could not put down.

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Married Blind (King of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Karen Pearman

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Married Blind: A Marriage of Convenience Hollywood Romance (Kings of Screen, 2)Married Blind: A Marriage of Convenience Hollywood Romance by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series from an author I am quite familiar with as I try to read all her books. Since I started reading her books I have found that I cannot put them down because she pulls me in from the beginning chapter. This was no different. She has a way of making these characters feel like they are friends or family that you have known your entire life. I loved that she took a reality TV show and made it seem like something that I would want to do. Except I do not think I would ever be able to marry someone I have never met. That to me just seems like an accident waiting to happen. The main characters in this book were steaming up the pages with their chemistry. This was the one thing I questioned because while you can immediately have chemistry with someone I just do not believe it is possible to be “in love.” More like be in lust with one another. And while that may have been the actual case with these characters they did end up with an amazing love story. It was quite a satisfying ending I thought. I highly suggest you read this book as well as her others if you are ready to laugh, cry and wet yourself laughing aloud. Delightful story. Cannot wait to read book three in this series.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Karen Pearman

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Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book from the beginning to the end. I cannot wait to read more of this story. This story is filled with love and laughter and pulled on my heartstrings so much. I could totally relate to leaving your hometown and returning due to a family illness. I experienced that with my own mother. I however did not have a former flame to worry about falling back in love with. Thank goodness. Seriously, this is a wonderfully written story and I highly recommend reading it especially during the holiday season. I would love to see this picked up by Hallmark and turned into one of their holiday movies. I think it would be a hit.

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Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Karen Pearman

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Murder on oak streetMurder on oak street by I. M. Foster
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As a fan of murder mysteries, I had to give this book a read when I saw it at the local library. I am so glad that I did. Wow was this a whodunit book. There were so many plot twists and turns that I was constantly changing my guess as to who the murderer was. I was wrong in the end. This book reminded me of a lot of Agatha Christie books. She is one of my favorite authors, so I loved how the author weaved the details into the story. I would highly suggest reading this book.

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Karen Pearman

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Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday RomanceKamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday Romance by Susan Renee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a book from a new author to me, so I was not sure what to expect. However, I loved the title and cover of the book because it made me think of the “Mele Kalikimaka” Christmas song that is one of my favorites. I fell in love with the main characters in this story and hated when it ended. I could not put this book down and read it in a day. This story is so realistic, and I felt like I had known these people my entire life. Despite never going to Hawaii, I feel like she described it so well that in my mind I was there on the shores with them. I was so glad to find out that there are individual books for each of the characters. I look forward to picking those up and reading them too. Please, please, please do yourself a favor and read this story. I cannot recommend it enough.

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? by Kim Ann – Review by Karen Pearman

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade.Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another lovely children’s story that is filled with rhymes and illustrations about pirates. I loved it. While I have never considered where pirates go on vacation this book did make me think about that. The kids were fascinated with the illustrations. In fact, they would not allow me to turn the page until they had inspected and critiqued every single item. They were trying to name all the items in the treasure chest which I found to be so much fun and entertaining. This is a wonderful book. I highly recommend it for your kids, gift giving and even donating to your kid’s school library.

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Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt – Review by Karen Pearman

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Amaleigha Loves a Good StoryAmaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an adorable story! I loved everything about this book. Not only did it teach kids, and adults, a lesson regarding how to get book boxes set up in your neighborhoods, but I loved that it also included other ethnicities as well. It even included some dialogue in Spanish, German, and Chinese. What a wonderful idea! I love that the main character is such a wonderful young girl that not only loves to read but wants to bring books to all the kids in her area. With the help of the adults around her she can accomplish her goal of bringing books of all languages to not only the book box but her school library too. This is a highly recommended book for kids. In fact, I am purchasing several for Christmas gifts. I encourage you to do the same. All kids need to read this book.

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The Sneaky Kitten (Invisible Magic Wand Book 4) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Karen Pearman

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The Sneaky Kitten: Invisible Magic Wand Book FourThe Sneaky Kitten: Invisible Magic Wand Book Four by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As a cat lover, or should I say crazy cat lady, I am always looking for books about cats. Especially children’s books that I can give as gifts. This was no exception when I saw the cover. Initially I was thinking it was going to be about a cat from space because it looks like he is riding a flying saucer. While I was right to an extent, the story used “magic” items given to the main character in previous books. It was a lesson for the character of how to use certain items to help get them out of certain predicaments. The illustrations are so vivid and perfect. They help tell the story so well. I loved this book and I think your kids will to.

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Malayeka (Heartstrings Book 3) by Brooke May – Review by Karen Pearman

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Malayeka (Heartstrings Book 3)Malayeka by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this series and just as the previous two, I was in love by the end of the first chapter. The author did an excellent job keeping you from wanting to put this book down. She did a phenomenal job with her characterization. I personally felt as if I knew these characters. I thought she did an amazing job building the story, so I was able to visually view the world around me. I loved how she weaved the story into a lesson that everyone needs to know which is how one small mistake can impact so many lives and individuals. This is a very wholesome book that I thoroughly enjoyed. I would highly recommend you give this a read.

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Revenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater – Review by Karen Pearman

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Revenge HoneymoonRevenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a wonderful rom-com this is from the beginning to the end. It started out with a not so happy ending but turned out to be a perfect finale. This romantic comedy had everything I love and more. I laughed until I cried while reading this book over the holiday weekend. The main character is fantastic, but her best friend takes the cake and “that friend” that every girl needs in her life. The story reminded me of a friend of mine who ended up calling off the engagement two weeks before the ceremony and she and her sister took the honeymoon which was also a cruise. They did not have the types of adventures that Ruby and Emily did but did have a fun time and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. This is a perfect gift for any of your friends that love romantic comedies. They will thank you for it afterwards.

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