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Flirting with my Enemy (Love is a Mystery Book 1) by Laura Burton – Review by Karen Pearman

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Flirting with my Enemy: A Sweet Romantic Comedy (Love is a Mystery #1)Flirting with my Enemy: A Sweet Romantic Comedy by Laura Burton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new author to me, but I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed reading her work. This is a very funny book and I laughed out loud on several occasions while reading it. She did a great job with the story and keeping me guessing how some of the squabbles between the characters would end. In fact, there were sometimes I laughed and then other times I cried, but then other times I was angry that they were arguing over the petty things that they were. However, their pettiness created a recipe for disaster with a cherry on top. It was perfect and everything I love in romance and more.

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Finding It All (Finding Happiness In Harmony Book 1) by Stacey Komosinski – Review by Karen Pearman

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Finding It All (Finding Happiness In Harmony Book 1)Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve never read any work by this author, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect going into it, but I loved the cover, so I decided to pick it up and check it out. I’m glad that I did because it was a really good book. I love books about small towns because I’ve lived in one myself and know all to well how everyone knows everybody’s business. And that of course leads to all kinds of hilarious and fun stories. This was one of those reads and these “friends” that are so supportive of one another that it reminded me of the movie “Steel Magnolias”. I laughed so many times throughout this book because I could just imagine the scenes playing out in front of me. I really do hope that the author will continue this series because I would love to read more of the stories about all these characters. If you like funny, romantic, and steamy rom-coms then I highly recommend that you pick up this book.

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Snowflakes and Holly (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Karen Pearman

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Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Snowflakes and Holly: A Small Town Christmas Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am a lover of all Christmas books and this one is no different. Honestly this is probably one of the best ones I have read in a few months. Like most holiday romances there are back stories to be told of the characters. Most of them of love and loss. This one is no different and I found myself rooting for them to finally find their love match. This is a very funny story, and full of romance. However, I also found it to be emotional due to the inspirational story behind it. If you are a fan of Christmas love stories then I am sure you will be a huge fan of this one as well.

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Sign Steal Deliver (Gods of Thunder MC) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Karen Pearman

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Sign Steal Deliver (Gods of Thunder MC)Sign Steal Deliver by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a first by this author for me, and it was so good that it will not be the last. I don’t believe I have laughed out loud as much reading a book since I read “The Help”. I wasn’t much of a mythological fan, but it was so fun to read about the “gods” finding true love on Earth. And this true love was quite a “cat burglar” to say the least for the “god of thieves”. I found it to be very endearing and through the laughs and steals they realize that they are a perfect match. There are several other books in this series and if they are anything like this one then I can’t wait to read them. I have already placed several on my library wait list. Do yourself a favor and check them out. You will laugh until you cry.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Karen Pearman

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Journeys Through SpaceTimeJourneys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a new author for me, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect but it came with a good recommendation from a friend of mine because she knows that I love anything that has to do with space. She was correct in the fact that I would enjoy it as I truly did. The author did an amazing job drawing me in with his descriptions of the characters and the worlds they were in. I am a true space geek from Star Trek to Star Wars, so I was drawn into this story from the first chapter. I believe that there will be a continuation of his story. At least I hope. There is a whole lot more that I would love to find out because I became so connected to these characters that I didn’t want to put the book down. And I didn’t. I started this book after work yesterday and finished it before I went to bed last night because it was that good. If you are a fan of space fantasy as I am, I highly recommend you read this book.

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A Cold Day In Hell (Life Is Hell Book 5) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Karen Pearman

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A Cold Day in Hell (Life is Hell #5)A Cold Day in Hell by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fifth book in this series by this author and I knew after reading the previous books I had to read this one as well. I couldn’t wait for the release. And I absolutely loved it. Just as good, if not better than, its predecessors. I love how this author can mix so many genres into one beautifully woven story and this one was no different. Her ability to describe the worlds and characters is remarkable. I really wish that someone would make this series into a television show or set of movies because I can already imagine it in my head. I will say that if you haven’t read the previous books then do so before reading this one. They really do need to be read in order so you will understand what is really going on and what has happened previously. But I do recommend that you read this book, especially if you are into the paranormal romance genre.

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Death of a Coupon Queen (Sophie Parker Mystery Series) by Jenna Harte – Review by Karen Pearman

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Death of a Coupon QueenDeath of a Coupon Queen by Jenna Harte
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love, love, loved this book! I really wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was but gosh was I surprised. I couldn’t put it down. I am a self-proclaimed “coupon queen” so this just made me laugh so much even though it’s a mystery. I have never read a book by this author before but apparently this is the second book in this series, so I am going to go back and read the previous book. Not that it is necessary to understand this book. It’s not. I just want to read it for the story. I found that the characters, especially the main character, are so relatable. I could envision so many of my friends and even some family members in their places. I highly recommend picking this book up to read. I don’t think you will be disappointed.

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STUMPED (TO LOVE A SPORTSMAN SERIES Book 2) by PAMELA Q. FERNANDES – Review by Karen Pearman

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Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets (To Love a Sportsman, #2)Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series about loving sportsmen. I thoroughly enjoyed her first book, so I was excited to get to read this one and she did not disappoint me. I am now salivating waiting to read the third installment, especially after the sneak peek at the end of this book. The author has quite the knack for writing about sports and the headaches of relationships that go along with them. I find this thrilling as I too have firsthand knowledge of that type of relationship and how hard it is to make them work. If you can make them work. I love the way that she describes the characters and the world around them from the sports field to their regular lives. This book was related to the sport of cricket which I knew a little bit about when I started reading. She did a great job of describing the sport without sounding too much like a commentator. I now look forward to watching some actual cricket games on television. Please read this book. Especially if you are into sports.

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Karen Pearman

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven #1)The Girl and the Raven by Pauline Gruber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a new author to me and is the first book in a YA Paranormal series I had not heard of until I saw the cover. It reminded me a lot of another book cover, so I picked it up. I’m glad I did because this is a really good book. I love that the main character is such a strong female that doesn’t just wait for something to happen. She takes charge. And with a lot of superb skills of the supernatural powers. I love all the twists and turns along the way of this story but cannot wait to continue with the next book in the series. Once I started this book I didn’t want to put it down. I highly recommend this book for young adults and adults that love the YA paranormal genre.

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Manifested Dreams by Dr. Yvonne Johnson – Review by Karen Pearman

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Manifested DreamsManifested Dreams by Yvonne Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a new author for me, but I can’t wait to read what other stories that she has. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. In fact, I will be recommending this book to my friends and even gifting it to family for the holidays this year because I believe this should be read and enjoyed by everyone. I love how she wrote the book from the perspectives of the individuals from each generation represented. This was something I don’t believe I have ever read before, but it was PHENOMENAL! This book was not quite what I expected it to be, but I was captivated from the beginning and couldn’t put it down. I didn’t want to put it down. In fact, I didn’t want it to end. I loved how she provided a history lesson through the eyes of these characters. Please pick this book up and read it. I promise you will not be disappointed in it.

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Beginnings and Endings: A Selection of Short Stories by Jane Suen – Review by Karen Pearman

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Beginnings and Endings: A Selection of Short StoriesBeginnings and Endings: A Selection of Short Stories by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very quick read as the stories are short. You could probably sit down and finish this book within 30 minutes. Maybe less depending on how fast of a reader you are. I enjoyed reading each one of them however there were a couple that kind of left me thinking that there needed to be more. A couple of them were fantastic and I would have loved for the author to have continued them. Out of all the short stories, “The End of Summer” was my favorite of them all and I wasn’t quite expecting it to turn out as it did. It really choked me up and brought tears to my eyes. I was concerned when I realized how few pages there were in the book but was thoroughly pleased with the stories.

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Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Karen Pearman

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Grave Digger AcademyGrave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is another great book by one of my favorite writers. It is the beginning of a series and I’m already waiting to get my hands on the next book because I didn’t want to put this one down. It’s reminiscent of the Harry Potter and the Simon Fayter book series of which I am huge fans of. This is filled with a lot of twists and turns and as the character is learning to come to terms with her talents as well as unknown family secrets. The main character reminds me a lot of Hermione Granger with her wits and talents so of course that was great to see. There aren’t that many female heroines in most of these young adult fantasy books. And unlike Hogwarts this academy isn’t the most sought-after school. But it turns out to be perfectly imperfect for the characters. I can’t wait to read the next installment of this wonderfully written book.

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Competing with the Star (Star Series Book 2) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Karen Pearman

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Competing with the StarCompeting with the Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a follow up to the previous book by this author and I must say that it is another great YA read. As much as I loved the first one, I think I fell in love with the characters even more in this book. It picked up right where the previous one left off so I would highly encourage you read them in order. The characters in these books are so relatable to my own teenage angst years of high school friends and foes. It’s amazing how true to life it seems that even in a book they are trying to figure out who their real friends are and who they can and cannot trust. I think this book is great for preteens and teens. Not to mention adults that like to read young adult genre books.

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Mr. Nice Guy (Pierce Brothers Book 1) by Belinda Williams – Review by Karen Pearman

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Mr. Nice Guy (Pierce Brothers, #1)Mr. Nice Guy by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was the first book by the author that I have read. It certainly won’t be the last after finishing this one. This was a very quick read for me as I didn’t want to put it down once I started reading it. I laughed so hard in some places that I was crying. So, if you like romantic comedies you will like this book. She didn’t immediately throw the characters into a relationship which I loved because it kept me guessing when it would happen. I was shocked she waited so long, but also appreciated that because you could feel the tension mounting which made the ending that much more bittersweet. If you are looking for a short rom com then this is a book for you.

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The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Karen Pearman

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The Arsonist's Handbook: A Gripping Psychological ThrillerThe Arsonist’s Handbook: A Gripping Psychological Thriller by L.A. Detwiler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am familiar with this author having read some of her books previously, so I knew I was going to enjoy this one as well. She did not disappoint. It was as interesting and intriguing as I expected it to be. Like most of her books, she slowly draws you into the book but then she gets you hooked, and you don’t want to put it down. And that happened to me again. She has such a way of writing her books with mystery and intrigue and her characters are wonderful. She truly has an amazing knack for telling thrillers. And this one had me hanging on the edge of my seat and left me shocked with the ending. If you are into thrillers then you must read this one.

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Travels Through Aqua, Green, and Blue: A Memoir by Mary E. Gregory – Review by Karen Pearman

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Travels Through Aqua, Green, and Blue: A MemoirTravels Through Aqua, Green, and Blue: A Memoir by Mary E. Gregory
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I must say that I love reading biographies and memoirs. You truly get to learn so much about an individual by picking them up. This was a person I had never heard of but a relative recommended I read it and I’m so glad that I did. This is a beautifully written retelling of her story, although at times extremely difficult to read because you feel so much sadness for her enduring the things that she did. I felt that at times I wanted to take her back in time and give her such a different lifestyle with another family. But the ending had me feeling like truly there was a purpose behind all that she went through and that it happened for a reason. She truly was on a ride of life and no matter the twists, turns, stumbles, and falls that she experienced she came out a winner in my eye. Highly recommended book to read for males and females and I believe it would be a great book club read.

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Tally and the Angel: Book One India by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Karen Pearman

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Tally and the Angel : Book One IndiaTally and the Angel : Book One India by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a wonderful book that drew me in from the first page. I literally couldn’t put it down because it was such a good story. It’s a story that a lot of children can relate to. I thought that the main character showed such a strong, tough, and persevering disposition you couldn’t help but love her and root for her. She’s certainly a role model for many young kids. Adults as well. She has quite the fighter spirit and despite all the obstacles she faces she doesn’t back down. I highly recommend you pick this book up for your children. It’s a wonderful story with a beautiful adventure.

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Dragons by Ty Drago – Review by Karen Pearman

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DragonsDragons by Ty Drago
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a science fiction book written by an author I was unfamiliar with, but it turned out to be a fantastic story. He has quite a way of writing that drags you in from the beginning. I couldn’t put it down. He did a fantastic job with his character description that had me thinking I knew these people personally. I love that not only is this a science fiction book, but a young adult science fiction book. It has a really good story lesson for kids and takes you on an adventure that you don’t see coming. There were many twists and turns thanks to the secrets, lies and deception involved and that had me page turning on the edge of my seat. Highly recommended book.

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Mountains Wanted (Mountains Series #1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Karen Pearman

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Mountains Wanted (Mountains #1)Mountains Wanted by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am quite familiar with this author and her work, so I knew what to expect. And it was HOT! And steamy. Then again, that’s her style of writing. She is extremely thorough and detailed in her writing and that includes her sex scenes as well. Not that I mind at all. As with all her books, they are very quick reads for me because once I pick them up I don’t want to put them down. This one ended in a cliffhanger so I know that she will continue where she left off. I am just not sure what will happen. I can’t wait to find out.

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MORNIN THE SUPER BIRD – FINDS A WAY TO FIGHT EXTINCTION by JULES HEARTLY – Review by Karen Pearman

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Mornin The Super Bird : Mornin Finds a Way to Stop ExtinctionMornin The Super Bird : Mornin Finds a Way to Stop Extinction by Jules Heartly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute little kid book that I think would be a perfect bedtime story to read. I think that it’s a great lesson book to teach your kids about animal extinction that is taking place around us. It’s got a wonderful message that this is happening all over the Earth and that something needs to be done to help with this issue. The illustrations are lovely. The colors are beautiful and are perfectly done to go along with the story. In fact, there are a couple of the pictures I think would make beautiful pieces or artwork. I also loved that this story not only incorporated the mother of the bird, but the father as well. This is something that I have found to be an issue with children’s books today. They do not seem to add the father to the story at all but this one did. And I loved it. Pick this up for your kid or as a gift for another one no matter their age group. It’s a story worth sharing.

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Next Door to a Star (The Star Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Karen Pearman

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Next Door to a StarNext Door to a Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Let me first start off by saying, I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK! I’m familiar with this author’s work as I have read previous books and the first book in this series. She doesn’t disappoint me with her writing. Her books are exactly what I prefer to read. She truly writes about teenage angst and drama that I believe all teens go through. While I am not the intended audience for this type of book I think that anyone, especially females of all ages, will be able to reminisce on their school years and put themselves into the shoes of these characters. Except for the fact that not all of us lived next door to a star. But if you are like me you have probably dreamed and wondered what it would be like to do so. And if this is any indication of what it would be like, I would love to live it. Please do yourself a favor and pick this book up to read. It’s quick, fast paced and you won’t be able to put it down.

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Blue Summer Part Two by Everly Taylor – Review by Karen Pearman

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Blue Summer Part TwoBlue Summer Part Two by Everly Taylor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series that I have read. I must admit, I didn’t love this one quite as much as I did the first book. But it’s still a great read and one I do recommend you pick up. Once again the author did a wonderful job with the paranormal description she used in the book. The romance was also just as good, but for some reason I just didn’t feel like the chemistry was as real as in the first book. At least not until the end. Perhaps that was the authors decision to keep you guessing until the end when you did realize that they were a good couple. This is another very fast paced read filled with just as much magic, drama, and suspense as the first book which I once again loved. This series isn’t one that you must read the books to understand the storyline. You can pick this one up without reading the predecessor and enjoy it just as much.

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Karen Pearman

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ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a new author for me but I am a fan of the dark mafia romantic genre so I thought I would give it a read. I’m glad that I did. It’s a good story. I will admit that it did take me a couple of chapters to really get into but once I did I found it hard to stop reading. This author did a fabulous job with her characters and making me despise them yet root them on at the same time. She has an ability to leave the reader holding a grudge due to all the events that take place, but you also feel like you can understand the reasoning behind what they are doing. I did have some issues with the main characters relationship not feeling real but that subsided the more I read into their complexities. I look forward to reading a follow-up to this book.

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Kissing Scars by Jim Shomos – Review by Karen Pearman

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Kissing ScarsKissing Scars by Jim Shomos
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new author to me, but I was intrigued by the cover. I picked it up and read the synopsis on the back and decided to give it a read. I’m glad that I did. I think that the writer did a great job with the character development and the world description. It was a fantastic and beautiful read but not a long book at all. I read it in no time. Of course, I also didn’t want to put it down. Not only was this a beautifully written romantic comedy, but it also contained quite a bit of drama and emotional turmoil with the typical snags in the way. I look forward to reading more of this authors work. Especially if it’s anything like this one.

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Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia #1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Karen Pearman

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Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia, #1)Sugar & Spice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am very familiar with this author as I have read many of her books so I kind of had an idea of what I would be getting with her writing style and characterization. This one did not disappoint me. I couldn’t put it down. In fact, let’s just say that I finished it in about 5 hours today. I am always able to relate to the characters that she writes about to the point I feel like I personally know them. And I love books like that. I love her way of writing such steamy , sometimes graphic, sex scenes. This one was no different, so I highly recommend only if you are mature and into this kind of writing. If not, you could easily fast forward through those pages and still enjoy the book. Which I do recommend. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to the next one of her books I pick up.

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Sleeping Angel (Soul Connection Book 2) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Karen Pearman

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Sleeping Angel (Soul Connection, #2)Sleeping Angel by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After reading the previous book I knew this one would be just as great. And I wasn’t disappointed. It picked up right where the other ended and introduced some new characters to us along the way. I found this book to be even better than the first one as it was filled with even more twists and turns along the way. Once again the author has managed to construct a beautifully written and quite riveting story. I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN! And I certainly cannot wait to see what the author has in store for the next book in this series. This is a must read in my opinion.

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The Cross of Ciarán (The Cross of Ciarán Book 1) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Karen Pearman

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The Cross of CiaranThe Cross of Ciaran by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a refreshing read by a writer I have never read or heard of. It was a wonderful read with some truly amazing characters. I wasn’t a fan of the main character at the beginning however the end I was finally a fan. Once I picked this book up it was hard for me to stop reading it because I was so intrigued. Then again, I am quite a history buff that is interested in archaeology and was able to enjoy and respect that part of the story. I was so glad to finally read a book containing history for a change. It was a nice change of pace. I can tell that there will be a follow-up book from the ending, and I can’t wait to read that as well.

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The Eclipse Dancer by Laura Koerber – Review by Karen Pearman

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The Eclipse DancerThe Eclipse Dancer by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a well written story by a new author to me. It was quite a refreshing read because the main character truly does remind me of people I know which made me feel quite a bit of sympathy for. The writer did a wonderful job writing about the circle of life, how we deal with life and death, and how it all ties together. The way that she writes in both past and present tense was a different, yet refreshing, change of pace for me. It’s not a happy-go-lucky book that is certain. It pulled at my emotional strings and had me bawling my eyes out in certain moments. While not quite the ending I was expecting it was a very poignant and proper ending in my opinion.

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BRINK OF DENIAL (SONS OF SINDICATO BOOK 2) by SONYA JESUS AND CAM JOHNS – Review by Karen Pearman

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Brink of Denial (Sons of Sindicato #1)Brink of Denial by Cam Johns
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was the follow up to the previous book, and OMG was it great! I couldn’t put his book down! It was filled with even more mafia mystery, intrigue, and steamy romance. These two authors are amazing writers together as they pull you in from the very beginning. Their attention to detail makes the characters so relatable you feel like you have known them your entire life. As with the previous book, this one is packed with so much action and I found myself on the edge of my seat in anticipation. The main characters chemistry is off the chart. There were a bunch of surprises along the way that I wasn’t expecting. I highly recommend you pick up this book to read.

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Nightfall by TK Lawyer – Review by Karen Pearman

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NightfallNightfall by T.K. Lawyer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a new author to me, but that I have heard good things about. The cover of this made me think of Jacob Black from the Twilight series so I figured that I would like it. And I wasn’t disappointed. I found myself pulled in from the very beginning of the book and couldn’t put it down. The author did an amazing job with her attention to details in both the characters and the stories. I felt like I was watching this happen before my own eyes. Those are the books that I really like. The way she was writing about the characters made me feel as though I knew them personally. Or at least wanted to. It truly is a great read and I do highly recommend it. Especially if you are into the paranormal genre that leaves you crying, laughing, and just wanting to live their lives.

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