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The Fixer (Fall River Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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The Fixer (Fall River, #2)The Fixer by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The title of this book is very suitable for this book, not only does Charlie preserve the old historical building but the characters also work on each other and to finally heal from the past experiences. The descriptions of the historical house as Charlie sees it, is definitely unique in how he sees what the potential can be. As for Joy, she just wants to get back to her fast-paced life in the city, however, her staying does bring her guard down. Overall, it’s a very good read.

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Railway to Murder (A Buck Greene, Railroad Special Agent, Mystery) by Danny J. Bradbury – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Railway to MurderRailway to Murder by Danny J. Bradbury
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The beginning of the story brings the reader into what Buck Greene was dealing with prior to him moving onto a new life. The war does explain a lot of what the other characters that were in the war went through also. The author does a great job in describing how things were in that era, i.e., traveling on horseback, the building of the railroad track, and even how far Greene and his partner, Edward, had to travel just to question the men about the murder case. Overall, the story is very well done.

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Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance (Fall Lake Ballers, Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance (Fall Lake Ballers Book 1)Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a very easy and fun read. It does keep the reader engaged with a lot of emotions and action. The story does flow easily and the reader can see what is actually going on within the story. I love how the minor characters create an uplifting environment within all the seriousness of the major characters.

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Productivity is Power: 5 Liberating Practices for College Students by Hillary Rettig – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Productivity is Power: Five Liberating Practices for College StudentsProductivity is Power: Five Liberating Practices for College Students by Hillary Rettig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Overall, this book is very well written and is very easy to understand. There is a lot of research and cited sources on this topic, and it’s very awesome. Once you read this book from start to finish, you will have a better understanding of what you can do to improve yourself in the areas you need help in. I love how the author explains everything simply so we all understand the topic. If you have trouble overcoming procrastination, then this book is for you.

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

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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

This is a very easy fun read to occupy your mind from the reality of life. It does have humorous parts, and some seriousness to the story. The author does well in having the main characters, and even the minor ones, complement each other really well. I love how the other characters in the previous books are intertwined in this book, however little it may be. Overall, it’s a very great read.

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Unmasking a Cowgirl (Match Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Unmasking A Cowgirl (Match Made in Montana Book 3)Unmasking A Cowgirl by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Such a great and easy read for a weekend. The author does well in portraying the main characters, Abby and Joe, very well. They both have a lot more in common than they think and complement each other really well. Overall, the story is well written and there is just enough drama to keep the reader engaged.

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Lapidius: Book 1 (A Nation Found Series) by Matthew Runals – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Lapidius (A Nation Found Book 1)Lapidius by Matthew Runals
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Reading this book is not what I expected. It turned out to be very well written and does provide different points of view from all the main characters. I do love how there is humor intertwined with the serious stuff going on to keep it a little light hearted at times. Overall, it’s a very good read especially when you need to get away from reality for a while.

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Good Things Take Time (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Good Things Take Time: A picture book about learning patience (Buddy the Blue Corgi)Good Things Take Time: A picture book about learning patience by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As always there is a lesson to be learned in this book. Sometimes what we want takes more time than expected. Buddy goes through a few emotions which is typical in the waiting process. The author engages the reader in a way they can understand the value of waiting. The artwork is very well done.

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Decisions Matter (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong (Buddy the Blue Corgi 3)Decisions Matter: A picture book about learning right from wrong by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another cute book that teaches honesty is the best policy. The story is very engaging especially with Donut being the responsible one. He does have some wise words for Buddy and Salem. When something bad happens, one would want to make it right. Sometimes it’s hard to do the right thing with conflicting feelings. The overall story is well done and the illustrations are very well done.

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You Are Special (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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You Are Special (Buddy the Blue Corgi, #1)You Are Special by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What Buddy goes through in this story is very relatable for everyone, especially the little ones. I love how the author provides examples that the children can relate to. At the end, it does provide a bible verse that does go with the theme of the book. The artwork is very well done. With every written page, there is an appropriate picture that shows the reader what is going on with Buddy and showing examples that his mother says.

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El Diablo (Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Series) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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El Diablo: A Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Novel (Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Series Book 2)El Diablo: A Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Novel by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The story does start out very slow, however it does pick up the pace at about a quarter of the way through the story. The author does catch the reader’s attention with the details of the minor characters in the story. The smallest of details does make a difference especially when it is out of the ordinary. The main character, Jessica, is relatable in some aspects, i.e., what she’s feeling towards her mother and trying to stay on the straight and narrow path. Overall, it is a good read when you want some suspense.

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Hooked: The Merciless Few (The Merciless Few Series) by S Courtney – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Hooked: The Merciless FewHooked: The Merciless Few by S Courtney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is definitely different from the other MC books I have read. I like how the author offers the male perspective of his life and how he feels about everything. It’s very easy to read and I love how the author provides a backstory on the main character which makes it easier for the reader to show empathy towards the characters in the story.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid's Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The idea of making homemade treats for their puppies does engage the reader. Most kids do want to make special treats for their dogs. This does show the reader what it’s like to bake treats in an ideal environment. The illustrations are very realistic and colorful to catch the reader’s eye with what’s going on each page. I do like the fact that the author does provide recipes and safety tips when you’re in the kitchen.

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The Taste of Treachery by Emily Bybee – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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The Taste of TreacheryThe Taste of Treachery by Emily Bybee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

From the start of the book, it’s very entertaining and action-packed. Obviously, there is a backstory of the main character thrown in the mix of the present story to better understand her point of view throughout the story. Overall, the story is very well written and easy to follow. I do like how the author does put the enemy’s point of view at certain points in the story. It does make it easier to comprehend what’s going on with the enemy’s side.

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I don’t really know what I expected when I started reading this book. It was a great surprise to actually enjoy a genre that I normally don’t partake in. I do love how Matthew’s flashbacks make the present story more interesting. His past does make him who he is in the story. The overall story does flow really well and the reader can understand what’s going on pretty easily.

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Malice (Demented Souls Series) by Melissa Stevens – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Malice (Demented Souls #10)Malice by Melissa Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very good book to get lost into especially after a long day. The story does flow well and it’s a very easy read. There are some engaging parts of the story that will entice you to read more of it at one time. All of the characters complement each other really well.

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Shadowed Storm: A Shadow Defense Security Thriller Book 4 (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Shadowed Storm (Shadow Defense Security, #4)Shadowed Storm by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book will keep you really engaged with all the plot twists in the story. The characters are very well thought out and they all complement each other well. I love how the author keeps the other characters from the previous novels in the picture, without them it would be incomplete.

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From Darkness into Love (Hope & Hearts from Swan Harbor Book 1) by Sophie Bartow – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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From Darkness into Love (Hope & Hearts from Swan Harbor, #1)From Darkness into Love by Sophie Bartow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Throughout this story, there is a lot to keep up with what is going on. I do like how the author goes from the present to the characters backstory to explain what Cam and Jessie went through in their relationship. The story does have a way to get you away from the real world. The main characters are very well developed and complement each other.

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The Sins of Men (The Peter Smith Chronicles) by Danny J. Bradbury – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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The Sins of Men: An American Revolutionary War DramaThe Sins of Men: An American Revolutionary War Drama by Danny J. Bradbury
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The author does a good job in keeping the setting and the era as it is portrayed in history. From the beginning there is a lot of action to keep the reader engaged. The main character, Peter, is very well portrayed as a young boy to his adult years. I recommend reading this book, I couldn’t put the book down, I had to know what would happen next. It’s very easy to comprehend and I love how the author incorporates each character’s perspective throughout the novel.

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Unexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Unexpected HeroesUnexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very short read and action-packed to keep the reader engaged. The author does really well incorporating the backstory of Elijah and Jude into the present story. The story does flow well and is very easy to follow from the beginning. All of the characters, even the minor ones, are very well developed.

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method bookDinopotamus Solves a Mystery: A scientific method book by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very cute read and it shows that sometimes it takes a few times to try to figure things out. The illustrations are very colorful and will keep the little ones engaged. With each page there is an activity going on that the children can relate to while in class.

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The Story That Ties Us (Love Ties Us Series) by Nicolette Terry – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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The Story That Ties UsThe Story That Ties Us by Nicolette Terry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Overall, this novel is a very good read. There is definitely a lot to take in all at once. The characters are amazing together. I love how the author portrays the backstory of what happened between the main characters as well as the present. The characters have developed a lot throughout the whole story. There are parts of the story that show what the military personnel goes through while on deployment and there is help out there if one does need it.

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The Music That Ties Us (Love Ties Us Series) by Nicolette Terry – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance (Love Ties Us)The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance by Nicolette Terry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a good read. It takes you away from reality and just to sit and relax. It’s a little different than what I expected. The characters are very well done, just like the first book of the series. The story flows well and the reader can easily follow what’s going on in the story.

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Orange Forest Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom and Lucrecia Darling – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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The Orange Forest Rabbit MysteriesThe Orange Forest Rabbit Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

These stories are not what I expected at all. They are very entertaining and imaginative to make the stories more engaging to read. The characters are all very well put together. I love how there are moral values integrated into the story. Don’t just follow the crowd, do the right thing. Each one of the stories flows well and is easy to understand.

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Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Salt Love: A Summer Romantic ComedySalt Love: A Summer Romantic Comedy by Marika Ray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As expected, this romance novel starts with Kenna having all the bad things happen one right after the other, and Dec comes to save the day. Throughout the story Kenna does have some self growth, however, Dec does have to catch up eventually. I love how the author intermingles the minor characters to make the story more entertaining for the reader.

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In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Series) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Book 1)In the Midst of Omens by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not what I expected at all. It is quite interesting and unique. The characters are well meshed with each other. There is a lot of action going on in certain parts of the story. What stands out the most is that Enkidu challenges Gilgamesh to balance him out.

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Flying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Flying at RecessFlying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book can relate to how children can use their imagination during recess. The illustrations are very colorful and can capture the reader’s attention. The story is very easy to comprehend, and shows how children can do the normal things during the day.

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Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Opposite Day for DinopotamusOpposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The illustrations of this book are very unique. Reading each page does make the reader think of the opposite (i.e. shut is open on opposite day). Opposite day does bring much joy to the characters in the book.

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This children’s book is very colorful and will capture their attention. I love how the wording does rhyme on each page. Having the sea turtles on one page and the words on the other helps understand what’s going on. At the end there are some facts about sea turtles which make it more interesting

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Whiskey Throttle (Moto X Series Book 6) by Brooke May – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Whiskey Throttle (Moto X #6)Whiskey Throttle by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What I love most about this book is that the perspective of what is going on in this particular character’s life is from Parker’s point of view. There is no other point of view involved like these type of books usually are. It does show that not only women go through difficult situations and struggles, it’s also men. Parker does show a lot of character development especially showing the reader how he was (his past) compared to how he is at the end of the novel. The minor characters show a lot of support towards Parker to show that he’s not alone.

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