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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups #3)Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Marika Ray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Night Sweats and Hockey Nets is book 3 in the Hot Flash Hookups series by Marika Ray and Sylive Stewart. I was very excited for this book as Sylive is a great author and I’m totally in my “hockey romance era.” That said, this one did not disappoint AT ALL! Each book is what I assumed would be intertwined however this was my first in the series and I didn’t feel left out of place. There was enough detail that I felt like I knew the other characters but also that I totally want to read the rest! Niko finds himself nearing the end of his hockey career while also fighting his awful ex for custody of their daughter. Not one to be life of the party, he still meets a woman at a bar. He can’t get her out of his head until he finds out she’s off limits. Chloe is the coaches daughter and looking for her next big thing. After her husband passed she move away and is wanting a fresh start. She winds up becoming a nanny for Niko as he needs to prove he can care for his daughter with his busy schedule. The flirting between these two characters is so fun and it’s nice to read about older characters. One thing is for certain, their no strings turns into so much more. This funny, relatable and saucy story was definitely a great, lighthearted, easy read!

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Forever to Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 5) by Libby Kay – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Forever to Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 5)Forever to Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Read more

G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker – Review by Kristan Anderson

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G is for Gossamer: A Children's SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC's BookG is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

G is for Gossamer by Miss Whitaker was an absolutely visually stunning abc book. My daughter quite enjoyed the pictures as they were beautiful and I felt they explained the word well. Having the glossary in the back of the book was extremely helpful. There were many words that were not part of our everyday vocabulary so being able to explain what they meant and show her how to define a word was a great experience. Though not a practical book for actually learning abc, it was perfect for practice, learning new words and concepts. Truly a beautiful addition to our library!

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The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Kristan Anderson

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The Handshake AgreementThe Handshake Agreement by A. Akinosho
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Handshake Agreement by A. Akinosho was surprisingly a decent book. There were a few parts in the beginning where I found myself not enjoying it and feeling as if what was happening was a little cringy. I also found that there were a lot of grammar errors. And while I typically am okay with that, it did make parts difficult to read. I felt as though parts of the relationship between Anne and Declan were fast and awkward but I did find myself enjoying the story overall. Declan is known as a womanizer and one week and done with them type of guy. Anne is his younger sisters friend. She’s awkward and new to the country but she is bold and sticks up for herself. I quite enjoyed her character as she took no crap from anyone. Declan is a little pushy and controlling and at times felt like too much. But their attraction and desire was hot and heavy. There were a lot of things I was not expecting and that’s why I found myself really enjoying the story overall. The only thing I’d wish is that it not be as long and have been edited a bit better simply for ease of reading.

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Under Jackson Bridge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Under Jackson Bridge: A thriller (Beyond the Bridge Book 1)Under Jackson Bridge: A thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Under Jackson Bridge by Susan Specht Oram is book one in the Beyond the Bridge series. Going boating is usually a fun trip with friends. But unfortunately when Irena and her friends go, it just turns into a disaster. Though she maintains a decent yet complicated relationship with her ex, he owes her several years of child support and she just wishes he’d grow up and get a job. When during this outing, Jack falls overboard after a bought of arrogance, Irene is concerned. Things seem to not add up and everything just seems off. The story was filled with twists and turns on every page as well as speculation on what happens to Jack. I found that the story could have used more character development as we see mostly Irene’s point of view. But it was griping and I enjoyed it. I’d love to read more by this author!

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Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Toasted (Love Burns #1)Toasted by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Toasted by Isobel Reed is book one in the Love Burns series. This is not my first story by Isobel and I haven’t been disappointed yet! Libby gets welcomed into town by all the hot Firemen, isn’t that how everyone is? At least she had clothes on! I basically fell in love with Libby. She’s someone you’d want to be friends with. I loved her inner dialogue, it was hilarious and sooo relatable. Zach was cute and sweet. I loved how he saw what he wanted and went for it but wasn’t overbearing and willing to give space. Though I thought it could use some more spice, I was obsessed with this story. It was a fun, fast read that had me laughing and enjoying it the entire time. The conflict is minimal, mainly between the characters and their own mind but the story was still great.

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Just Ducky (Weird Shifters Series) by C.A. King – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Just Ducky (Weird Shifters)Just Ducky by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Just Ducky by CA King is a part of the Weird Shifters series. I must admit I truly chose the book because I couldn’t stop laughing at the title and was curious if the shifters were… well ducks obviously! I have enjoyed other books by C.A. King so I was sure that even if it were odd, I’d likely not be disappointed. And while I don’t want to spoil any of the story, I will say I was definitely not disappointed. The story was an easy read with real charm and adventure. With a war between humans and supernatural becoming increasingly likely, the MCs find themselves in a very odd place. I’d definitely suggest giving this story a chance. Especially if you particularly like this author and paranormal. It was enjoyable to have a story that wasn’t just vampires and werewolves.

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Kris & The Pirates (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Kris & The Pirates: The Adventures of KrisKris & The Pirates: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kris & the Pirates: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen was such a fun book! My 3.5 and I used it as a read aloud and she thought the book was funny and has been pretending to be a pirate! This is a part of a series that I will absolutely be following. However, I didn’t read book one but that didn’t feel like it mattered much. Kris was meant to be going to a party with her dad but she didnt want to. She decided she was too big for that and wanted to read instead. Being so into the book, Kris’ imagination ran wild to where she was IN the story. Getting so lost in the book, she found herself in the jungle getting help from different animals and staying away from pirates. My daughter and I enjoyed this book. The author was descriptive and made you feel like you were truly in the story …. In the story! A two for one book with a positive outcome. Though I read to my preschooler, I’d say this would be a perfect book for ages 6-8. It was a lovely story and I’m excited to see where her next adventures take her and us!

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The Closer (The Hustlers Trilogy) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Kristan Anderson

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The Closer: An enemies to lovers dark romance (The Hustlers Series Book 3)The Closer: An enemies to lovers dark romance by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Closer by Rowan Rossler is book three in the Hustlers series. This is the first and only book that I have read and although I’m sure there would have been more things that I would have understood if I read the others, I had no issue with this as a stand-alone. This was a fast read for me because I was truly sucked into the story. I had to know what was going to happen between Dallas and June. And let me tell you I was NOT disappointed. A little shocked because of the twists I actually didn’t see coming but not disappointed. Needing help from someone wealthy and great in the business world, June puts her big girl undies on and all but begs for Dallas to help her. She just needs his money, nothing else…. Right? Phew, the lust and angst felt between these two is enough to get you to the end as fast as possible. Definitely made me want to go and check out other books by this author!

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Planting Seeds: Growing Mindful Children Though Yoga by Janice Pratt and Lenora Degen – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Planting Seeds: Growing Mindful Children Through YogaPlanting Seeds: Growing Mindful Children Through Yoga by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Planting Seeds: Growing Mindful Children Through Yoga (Yoga for Kids: Lesson Plans for the Teacher Book 1) by Janice Pratt and Lenora Degen was very cool and perfectly laid out. I personally am homeschooling my daughter and found this book to be an amazing resource for us! My daughter is very interested in seeds and gardening so having the “seed” theme made it that much more interesting to her. She loved it. Although we have not made it through the entirety of the book yet, I’ve read it and we have talked about what there is to come and we are excited. The lesson plans are laid out in a very easy to understand way. There are different activities including music, art, the obvious yoga posing and games. But my favorite was the gratitude journal (which I had to help because she doesn’t write yet) and the affirmations. So cute and so fun! Each thing is set up for a group but I found it easily adaptable for just her and I. Neither of us are huge into yoga and as we are beginners, I never felt as if we were behind or I was incapable of teaching the poses. Truly cannot wait to do our next lesson. The resources at the back of the book were very helpful to me. I am overall pleased with this book and think that while it is a great resource for homeschoolers, that it would be great in a classroom setting as well.

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The Complete Echo Series: A Heartfelt Romance Collection (The Echo Series) by C.R. Alam – Review by Kristan Anderson

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The Complete Echo Series (Echo #1-4)The Complete Echo Series by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Echo series box set includes four stories by CR Alam. Each story is written to be a stand alone couple however, they are all intertwined in each book.

Echoing Hearts is book one in CR Alam’s The Echo Series. Dean and Rae were quite the interesting pair. Though they were both stubborn, they were also scared and just wanted to be loved – even if they didn’t seem as if they did. Though Dean felt dry in a romance novel aspect, he felt real, like someone I would or could know. Rae was the sunshine in your cloudy day and always the positive one. I loved that about her character. I felt as though I truly got to know the couple as individuals. It made the story that much better.

His Forever Muse is book two in CR Alam’s The Echo Series. I fell for Brandon in book one. The romantic famous best friend. He just wants his happily ever after and he truly deserves it. Callie has had a hard time letting go from a hard past. There was a lot of character growth in this story from Callie. I enjoyed the second chance storyline between these two. It felt like any fantasy where you want to fall for the lead of your favorite band. I’m happy that Brandon got his story and that it was just what he needed. Very steamy spicy scenes. I feel like book two was much better than book one – though that is strictly personal preference.

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The Mating Chance (Long Claw Pride Series Book 3 and LumberCats Series Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Kristan Anderson

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The Mating Chance (Long Claw Pride)The Mating Chance by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Mating Chance is part of Brooke May’s Long Claw Pride series. This is technically book three and there is a little callback to the first two stories since they are all part of the same family, but this can easily be read as a stand-alone. Boone has spent the last few years watching others in his family get their mailing call, when his finally comes he is excited to start his life with his mate. What he doesn’t anticipate is the potential that they may reject each other due to the nature of Crickets life. Cricket has already had a call, and began her forever with him, so a second one in their species is unheard of. When Boone comes crashing into their lives, she is taken aback and confused. Let me tell you, you root for this couple from the very beginning. She deserves her second chance love story and Boone just wants love with his mate. I’ve enjoyed Brookes take on the shifters because she didn’t do the typical wolf shifters. This series is fun and I am looking forward to the next cousin getting their mate!

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Deceptively Yours (Titans of Chicago Series) by Anise Storm – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Deceptively Yours (Titans of Chicago, #1)Deceptively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Deceptively Yours by Anise Storm is book one in the Titans of Chicago series. The story is full of some heavy content and should be taken into consideration if one is sensitive to certain topics. I enjoyed this second chance romance between Harper and Gabriel but I will admit I found myself cringing multiple times at Gabe and his behavior. While the pair have history, they haven’t seen one another in years and when they do Gabriel is quick to make it known he’s not happy to see her. But all the more happy to jump into bed. I also was definitely not a fan of how he treated her seemingly like garbage after all of the things that happen to Harper in this book. Just, woah. That said, it was clear when they were teenagers that they were “it” for one another and though Harper has come back in an effort to try and save Gabriel from harm, it is clear there is still pent up anger. Will this pair be able to see beyond their past to help one another? I will definitely be reading others from this author.

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CUTTER (Devils’ Spawn Daddies Series) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Cutter: Devils' Spawn DaddiesCutter: Devils’ Spawn Daddies by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cutter: Devil Spawn Daddies by Victoria Saccenti is a daddy/middle dynamic meaning there is an age play storyline. I urge those going to read this to keep an open mind if this isn’t the typical story that they read. Emily is a the new detective at the station and she is looking to make a name for herself and gain the respect of her peers. Though she’s had a tough go at life, she doesn’t let it get in her way. Cutter is sergeant at arms for the Devils Spawn MC and takes his brotherhood seriously. The pair have met before, when she had the misfortune of arresting him for something he didn’t even do several years ago. Now it’s his help that she needs. I will say I found Emily’s character sort of a disrespectful brat. She didn’t seem as if she cared what the others at the precinct thought because she was constantly stepping out of line. And what good detective goes almost out of their way to do things to put them IN harms way. Maybe that was the point of the story to drive her further into the age play with Cutter but it didn’t make her the most likable. While I’m pretty open with kink, I found many parts of this story that I’d be grimacing. I believe because Emily was just so easy to fall and into play it was as if she forgot she was an officer. That said I overall enjoyed the book and thought the story was good.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite #1)Savage Lies by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Somehow I managed to read The Hidden Valley Elite series and skipped book one. Until now. Savage Lies by Isla Vaughn is book one in the series, I’d say it definitely is necessary for following along in the next books (so don’t be me and think the prequel was the first book!) Riley is just here to make a new name for herself. She is running from something but clearly runs right into Coles crossfire. Cole is the best of the best, the top jock here at Hidden Valley High School. Well him, his brother and his cousins. Knowing you darn well should stay away from someone but feeling the tension between the two of you makes everything incredibly confusing and difficult. This book is crazy, but In all of the best ways. Since I’ve already read the whole series, I’ll just say it is DEFINITELY worth it. This was one of my favorites and I look forward to other books by Isla!

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights was absolutely adorable. They were short enough that it kept my 3.5 year olds attention. I do think it was geared more towards older girls, probably around 7+ but it opened up conversations about being ourselves and not caring what other people think. We liked the pictures and the messages, especially that you don’t have to be perfect. There were several stories that discussed different scenarios that children may be in. Overall I liked the book and would definitely recommend it to friends with girls!

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Deja Brew All Over Again: A Runaway Bride Romance (Love on Tap Series) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Deja Brew All Over Again: A Runaway Bride Romance (Love on Tap Book 3)Deja Brew All Over Again: A Runaway Bride Romance by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Deja Brew All Over Again by Sylvie Stewart was Millers book in her Love on Tap. Boy this is misunderstood but so sweet. As the youngest boy and the family screw-up, no one ever takes him seriously. I am so thrilled that he god a happily ever after. Maisy is strong and ruthless. She loves her family, well her little brother, and does for others more than herself. Miller helps her out of a rough situation, and she finds herself falling for him. I loved this book, Miller deserves someone who loves him and understands him. The story was funny, cute and sweet. While I assume the story can be a stand alone, I’d totally read in order as I LOVE the fact that you get glimpses in the other family members. This has been one of my favorite series, and I cannot wait for Lynn!

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Smooth Hoperator (Love on Tap Series) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Smooth Hoperator (Love on Tap, #2)Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After ending his political career, Carter has come back home. Opening a brewery with his brother, he’s finding out that he’s brought back some lingering problems. While doing research for his problems, Carter meets the eccentric librarian named Sunny. Not exactly feeling “warm and Sunny,” Carter comes across as a rude human with an addiction that has Sunny wants to help. After some digging, they both realize they need each other in more ways than one. Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart is book two in her Love on Tap series fallowing the Brooks family. I have been loving this series! It’s so funny and relatable. I found I really enjoyed Sunny’s character, her innocence and word vomit had me wishing she was my bestie. So happy to have found this series!

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Ales Fair in Love and War (Love on Tap Series) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Ale's Fair in Love and War (Love on Tap, #1)Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It has been a long while since I’ve read one of Sylvies books and I am so mad at myself for waiting this long! Ales Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart is book one in her Love on Tap series. let me tell you it was so good and so dang cute. I loved everything about it! “Where are you going with your face?” She had me laughing so hard at the feud and pranks between Hollis and Cash. I totally loved Hollis and her personality. Sylvie knows how to make the characters feel like your best friends. She has a way of describing everything so you feel like you’re right there in the middle of the story. You can feel the chemistry between them and the tension, oh man, that was palpable. I’ve already fallen for this family and cannot wait to read about the rest of the boys and Lynn, too!

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A Heart So Savage (The Savage Duet Book 2) by April Moran – Review by Kristan Anderson

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A Heart So Savage (The Savage Duet #2)A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Heart so Savage by April Moran is book two in the Savage Duet. I’m going to be honest, when I first started this duet I was taken aback by Kingstons abrasiveness. Obviously that is a part of who he is but even in the leu of that, I grew fond of his character, his loyalty and his protectiveness. As for Ava, she is so much stronger than she knows. And even though she has so much to deal with in this book, she absolutely always comes out on top. The author knows just how to keep you wanting more. I believe this is the first set of books where both characters were “talking” in the same chapter/throughout the entirety of the book. I really liked that narrative and it was easily followed. I’m sad that their story is over but man was it one intense ride and I loved every single second! Would definitely recommend to anyone who has an open mind because it truly was a great duo!

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Wicked Ends: A Dark College Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Series, Book 8 ) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Wicked Ends (Hidden Valley Elite #8)Wicked Ends by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wicked Ends by Isla Vaughn is book eight in the hidden valley elite series, as well as the second installment in Shane and Winters story. This book was everything I needed and more in terms of wrapping things up. There was SO MUCH happening but I’m so sad it’s over. The amount of secrets, lies that have been told and believed for years, the pain. My gosh these two kids (young adults) have been through everything. I could not put this book down because I needed to know what truly happened to Winters sister. How Shane is blamed for things he couldn’t have been apart of and just how everything was tied together. Sometimes it’s crazy how small of a world we live in and how people who should mean something in our lives can hurt us the worst. Overall, I’ve loved this series and am content with how things have been laid out. I’ve grown to be quite fond of Isla’s writing and am sad it’s over as I’ve loved all these characters.

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A King So Savage (The Savage Duet) by April Moran – Review by Kristan Anderson

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A King So Savage (The Savage Duet #1)A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A King so Savage by April Moran is book one in the Savage Duet. My goodness there was so much happening in this book. There was no dipping your toes in the water, we were tossed overboard within the first few pages. It is extremely dark and likely difficult for some to read. However, i was utterly addicted and needed more! Kingston is not a good man. He is dangerous, feared and downright scary… But he’s also incredibly gorgeous. Ava is completely screwed. Her brother owes millions to Kingston and that’s when he decides to use her for payment. Again, this is nowhere near a regular romance, it’s dark, edgy and downright scary but hot. I’m dying that to that ending and i need more!

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Renewed (Fateful Justice Series) by Sara Vinduska – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Renewed (Fateful Justice Book 6)Renewed by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Renewed by Sarah Vinduska is book six in the Faithful Justice series. This is the first and only book I have read in the series and I’ve see that each can be read as a standalone. I’m sure there were things I would have picked up on had I have read the other stories but I didn’t feel lost. I will say the story was cute but moved fast in the sense that it seemed so crazy. I also wasn’t a fan of the multiple perspectives. Not that it was confusing but there were more than just Hayden and Ruby which I didn’t find necessary to the story except to set another one up. Though… I am now interested in those stories, so well played! Ruby is running from her past and although she’s taken a lot of precautions, it catches up to her pretty quickly. Hayden is a rancher who needs help but then feels obligated to save her. The story was good. I enjoyed it and it had enough to keep my interest throughout. A good first read for me by this author.

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Grave Digger Academy IV (Grave Digger Academy Series) by C.A. King – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Grave Digger Academy IVGrave Digger Academy IV by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Grave Digger Academy 4 by CA King is the fourth in the series of the same name. I have enjoyed this series this far but several times in this book I had the question of “why do I feel like I’ve missed something”? That said, I’m always a fan of the series and I enjoyed getting back to the academy. Following Makayla into her fourth year at the academy, there’s a new headmistress, new rules, more students than there’s ever been and a whole slew of new problems. It’s as if no one can be trusted this year and she’s starting to notice students going missing. This seems as if it’s her hardest year. Twists in the plot and a shorter story than usual but still a quick and great read. I’m excited to see what’s to come for Makayla! I’d recommend this series to those looking for a fast paced, clean, and interesting story!

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Quick Affirmations for Children (Quick Affirmations Series) by Kim Ann & Yobe Qiu – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Quick Affirmations for Children: A to Z of Easy Motivations for Creating Better days - Positive Affirmations for Happy ChildrenQuick Affirmations for Children: A to Z of Easy Motivations for Creating Better days – Positive Affirmations for Happy Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Quick Affirmations for Children (Quick Affirmations Series) by Kim Ann & Yobe Qiu was absolutely adorable. I read the book to my three year old a few times this week. She loved all the pictures and would repeat the affirmations back to me. I found she’d say some periodically but mix up the words, it was cute. I thought these were easy, cute and perfect for young kids but really for anyone. The illustrations were colorful and enticing for children and the affirmations were perfect to share with my child. Loved this book and think it would make a great gift for a young child!

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Themes of Kismet by A. Akinosho – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Themes OF Kismet: A Multicultural Meet Cute RomanceThemes OF Kismet: A Multicultural Meet Cute Romance by A Akinosho
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Themes of Kismet by A. Akinosho was a super cute story. It seemed fate always worked in Ebun and Noah’s favor. I could definitely pick up on the differences in language and culture but it made the story that much sweeter. The story was cute but a little confusing at times. Ebun has lost her parents and is forced to move for her safety. Noah is the typical jock in both high school and college. The pair meet a few times though out their lives to realize they should be together. I would have liked a little more information about her background and why she needed to leave and what the deal was after her fathers passing. It would have helped in understanding why she needed protected. I did appreciate the story from each viewpoint. Reading one and then the other. It made it exciting to read what each thought about the particular encounter. Overall I liked this story and am happy that this is the first I read by this author.

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Wicked Games (Hidden Valley Elite Book 7) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Wicked Games (Hidden Valley Elite #7)Wicked Games by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wicked Games by Isla Vaughn is book seven in her Hidden Valley Elite series. I would absolutely read them in order because they do all tie in and follow the same group from high school to college. After the way the last book ended I was shocked and so nervous for Shane. I’m glad to see things wrapped up but boy did he have quite the story with Winter. And Winter herself, she’s had a rough go with life and the things that she has seen and what happened to her sister. Without realizing it, Winter walked right back into Shane’s life and she can’t remember him. Shane on the other hand sees red when he looks at Winter, remembering the lowest point in his life. And yet, the attraction and pull between them is hard to ignore. Truly, I love this series and look forward to how everything plays out. But come on with these cliff hangers! I mean I’m going to keep reading so you don’t have to do that to me!!

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Grave Digger Academy III (Grave Digger Academy Series) by C.A. King – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Grave Digger Academy IIIGrave Digger Academy III by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Grave Digger Academy III by C. A. King is part of the series of the same name. All books should be read in order as they follow Makayla during her years at the academy. Mckayla is in for another crazy year. When she gets back to school and realizes that almost no one is back, no one is allowed to transfer in or out. She is confined to the school, not allowed to leave, stricter rules, and still basically no magic. That is until she’s forced into the woods to find a new helper. As she’s told to find normal. However, we are finding out that Makayla is anything but normal. I’m enjoying this series. I missed Makayla and her ways. I like that she was finally able to learn some magic. I have a feeling shes going to be much more powerful than she ever thought. I’m looking forward to seeing as her power shifts and what sort of things she is able to do.

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The Mating Call (Long Call Pride) by Brooke May – Review by Kristan Anderson

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride #1)The Mating Call by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Mating Call by Brooke May is book one in her Long Call Pride series. This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I was presently surprised at how much I enjoyed it. I’ve been into the shifters lately but this book stood out as they are mountain lion shifters, which is the first I’ve read about that. Made it that much more original to me. I found myself connecting with Cheyanne and appreciated the attention to detail that the author brought to the story. It made it easier to sense everything. Overall, I enjoyed the story and seeing how Cheyanne and Lane navigated the mating call and the vast emotions and changes it brought. I am excited to read the next book!

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The Mating Haze (Long Claw Pride) by Brooke May – Review by Kristan Anderson

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The Mating HazeThe Mating Haze by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Mating Haze by Brooke May is book two in her along Call Pride series. Oh man this one was good! After watching her sister find her mate, Laramie can’t wait for her call to come. But when it does she is blinded by love and infatuation for her mate and the opportunities he and his family could bring to her community. Trigger has been raised with humans and is obviously trusting in his own family. But once he realizes that everything he’s done and worked for with the shifters is likely to jeopardize his new mate and relationship, things start to change. Can the pair overcome the obstacles that lie ahead between them and their families and pack? Or will the mating haze be too much and eventually tear them apart. I loved how this story came together. The twists and turns within the pairs relationship, kept it interesting and held my attention throughout. I’m quite enjoying this series.

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