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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Book 3)Wasabi by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I didn’t even know what to expect when I chose this book to read. I knew that it would be unique from all the other books I have read. There is a lot of action and mysteriousness of what is going on with the new species taking over the world. I applaud the author with their creativeness and being descriptive enough to let the reader see what is going on according to the characters perspective.

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Percy’s Brides (A Double Trouble Romance) by Ivy Hart – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Percy's Brides: A Double Trouble RomancePercy’s Brides: A Double Trouble Romance by Ivy Hart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very unique read, I really enjoyed it a lot more than I expected. It’s about taking a leap of faith on their journey into the unknown. The characters have shown their resilience and how they each handle the trials and tribulations they have faced in their own way. I especially like when Percy comes at crossroads, when he doesn’t know what to do, he goes to the church to contemplate the situation in peace and quiet.

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

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Catch A Cowboy (Match Made in Montana Book 2)Catch A Cowboy by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very simple and cute story for one who wants to get away from the spicier romance novels. Ted and Stephanie are very compatible together without them realizing it and despite their age gap. I do like the character development of the main characters. Also the minor characters do provide how well all the characters get along and it does provide them with a family oriented setting.

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Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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

This is a very fun read when you need a break from reality. What I love most about this book is that what Zach and Libby are going through is very relatable. I do like how Libby and Zach develop themselves emotionally throughout the story. The minor characters complement the main characters very well and provide other perspectives of what’s going on especially with Libby and Zach.

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a HurricaneOscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a very great read to help young readers understand the importance of getting ready for a hurricane and how to prepare when you have pets. The story is very realistic on what happens during a hurricane. The author shows how having pets is a great responsibility and how the children in the story are very helpful. I love how the author incorporates the quirks of Oscar and Emmy to give the readers some relief during the story. The artwork is very well done also.

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Productivity is Power II: For Creative, Business, and Other Professionals by Hillary Rettig – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Productivity is Power 2: For Creative, Business, and Other ProfessionalsProductivity is Power 2: For Creative, Business, and Other Professionals by Hillary Rettig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love how the author explains concepts in a very simple way for all to understand the concept of how to not be unproductive and how to beat procrastination and perfectionism. The reading material is very well thought out and uses sources to provide evidence to support her concepts. What I like most is how she provides simple steps for the reader to follow to improve upon their bad habits.

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A Patriot’s Tale by Nicole Pierman – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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A Patriot's TaleA Patriot’s Tale by Nicole Pierman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The beginning was a little slow to start. It does pick up the pace after a few chapters. The author does well with the time period especially with Lily and the Turner family. The characters complement each other really well even with the minor characters. I like how Lily makes opportunities for herself even though they don’t end too well sometimes. The book is very well written and is easy to read and comprehend what’s going on in the story.

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The Strategist (WaterFyre Rising Book 5) by Nadia Han – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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The Strategist (WaterFyre Rising, #5)The Strategist by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From the start to finish, this book is very well put together. There is just enough romance and action to keep the reader intrigued. I love how the author intertwines each main character, Vivian and Arrow, in the story. They are in the same social circles without realizing it. I especially like how the characters grow with each other, emotionally and mentally. I highly recommend reading this book.

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Can I Keep Her? (Kingdom of Mir Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Can I Keep Her?: 2nd book in the Kingdom of Mir seriesCan I Keep Her?: 2nd book in the Kingdom of Mir series by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a very great book to read. It takes a little girl to change the perspective of the grown ups on how they look at things. The illustrations are very colorful and capture the attention of the readers.

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Troy: A Crown of Stones Origin Story by C. L. Schneider – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Troy (The Crown of Stones)Troy by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From the very first page, the book drew me in and I did not want to stop reading. There is a lot of action and competitiveness between characters. My favorite part is when a couple of the characters treat Troy differently than the norm based on his background and heritage. I love how the author always keeps the reader on their toes.

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Breaking Apart (Finnerty and Liccione Mystery Series) by Wanda Venters, MD and Mary Rae, MD – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Breaking Apart (A Finnerty and Liccione Mystery, #2)Breaking Apart by Wanda J. Venters
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The start of this book was kinda confusing in explaining what was going on. After getting through the beginning it did get better, still a little slow, but it gets gradually more interesting about the halfway point. I like how the characters all knew each other in part of their lives. Overall it does give the reader how much the real world is like for the military personnel who choose to go back to the civilian world especially after during a tour that affected them mentally and emotionally.

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4 R’s: Roped, Risked, Rescued, Romanced (4 R’s Series) by Julie Castle – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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4 R's: Roped, Rescued, Risked, Romanced4 R’s: Roped, Rescued, Risked, Romanced by Julie Castle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

All of the books are good reads. Each one is a standalone novel, they are completely unrelated besides the fact that all of the male lead characters are very overprotective over their female characters. They are good to read to get away from reality. All of the books have the right amount of action and romance. It’s enough action to keep you intrigued and the right of romance so you can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups #2)Mood Swings and Hockey Flings by Marika Ray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you want to get away from the busyness of the world, this book is the way to go. There is a lot going on, from hockey to business life to her personal life. The story does flow seamlessly, and it’s very easy to follow. There is humor and romance which is a good combination. Overall, the author did a very awesome job.

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Texas Winds by Dana Wayne – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Texas WindsTexas Winds by Dana Wayne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Overall, this is a great read for one to use to get away from the busyness of the world. The author does an awesome job in keeping the flow in the story. There is just enough drama but not too much to keep things interesting. The development of the main characters is gradual throughout the book. It’s amazing how one can be grateful for the little things in life and have one to change their ways just because of how they deal with things that will affect others, especially the little ones.

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Loris Opens Up His Heart (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Loris Opens Up His Heart: An Emotional Story For Kids (Courage Tales)Loris Opens Up His Heart: An Emotional Story For Kids by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It is not what I expected in a good way. It does get the reader to get a better understanding of how a young child feels when in a difficult situation. It also gives one a sense of how people can be helpful in dealing with emotions and let them know that they are not alone. The book is very colorful and gets the reader into what’s going on in the story.

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Before I Let You Go by Kellie Wallace – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Before I Let You GoBefore I Let You Go by Kellie Wallace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The book had a really slow start. Overall it was an easy read. The plot was very interesting and unique to read.

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Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Queen of the FairiesQueen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a very vibrant book with good illustrations that will capture the minds of the little ones. The way the book was written is very similar to the way a child would think about things. If I do this, then that will happen, and then I will need to find a different solution. It’s very relatable from a children’s point of view.

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Secrets of the Moon (Chronicles of the Lost Child Series) by Kristy Centeno – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Secrets of the MoonSecrets of the Moon by Kristy Centeno
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The pull of this story has brought me in from the beginning. The way the book is written is very well done and flows really well, especially between all the characters. I like how each family interacts with their respective families. Overall, it’s a very good read especially when you want to escape from the busyness of everyday life.

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Amese of Animalis (The Borosa Legacy Book 1) by MJ Murray – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Amese of Animalis: The Borosa LegacyAmese of Animalis: The Borosa Legacy by M.J. Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is about Amese trying to figure out if she’s cut out for her predestined future. There is humor, lessons learned, action, and mystery to get you intrigued to continue reading. The setting is very well done and descriptive so that the reader can actually see what’s happening. I like how the author incorporates different settings for each animal and has Amese learn a very important lesson in order to come back to the village.

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

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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

Not only does this book give you insights on how to teach yoga to children but it also gives you ideas on how to teach them to be more grateful in general. It’s a very simple read and you can change each lesson to suit your needs. It is a very resourceful book and gives you ideas for crafts and books to read in relation to the lesson.

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Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 2)Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book had just the right amount of suspense and romance. The author does well in engaging the reader by starting out with a confrontation between characters and you need to know why it’s a big deal. A small argument leads to a deeper reasoning behind it from the beginning. The main characters are very well developed and complement each other very well. The story will keep you on your toes and you will need to know what’s going to happen next.

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Shadowed Obsession (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 1) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Shadowed Obsession: An Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 1)Shadowed Obsession: An Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As you start to read, you are hooked in by what is going on in the moment, a small event, enough to keep you reading. There is a lot of action and suspense in the story. The characters do complement each other very well, even the minor characters in the story.

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Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Book 3)Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

From the very first page, the author has you engaged in the story and you need to know what’s happening next. I like how each chapter has the point of view for the main characters, Finlay and Drake. The author has done a great job in creating the context for this particular topic, especially the ins and outs of this type of business. As you read, you get an actual feel for the environment, and the emotions the women and young ladies are feeling.

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The Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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The Missing Red EnvelopesThe Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very easy and descriptive read. I can see all the details in the book about what is going on. The illustrations are very well done. The illustrations and where they are in the book coincide together. I love how the sisters get along and how the older sister helps out the little sister. Overall, I would recommend this book for children who want to learn about a different culture and how important families are.

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The Earl’s Match (The Thompsons of Locust Street Series) by Holly Bush – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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The Earl's Match (The Thompsons of Locust Street, #5)The Earl’s Match by Holly Bush
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The start of the book does catch your attention enough for you to keep reading. After the prologue it starts at the end of Payden and Robbie’s journey the past five years. I like how the author brings about his past memories into the present. The flashbacks do give the reader a sense of what Payden has gone through during the war. I like how all the characters complement each other in some way.

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Fearless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Fearless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #5)Fearless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very quaint romance novel, it’s exactly what you would expect. It’s a good story and I like how the author integrates the characters from the previous books in the series. This book is very well written and flows together really well. You can definitely tell that there is character growth throughout the novel.

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Again the second book in this series pulls you in from the beginning. The story does flow very well from one point of view to the others. I love how all of the main characters are integrated together especially Matthew, Xen, and Onyx. This book is very unique, I’ve never read one like this, I would highly recommend it. Plus, it’s a very easy read and has you wanting more.

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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The Rise of House ValdisThe Rise of House Valdis by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As with the prequel to this series, the author definitely knows how to pull you in from the beginning. This book is not what I expected at all. I do like the fact that not only are there two points of view (like the norm), but there are three which is unusual. It does give you the most out of the story and you will be more well-rounded in what’s going on in the story. The characters are very well developed and they do grow throughout the novel.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite #2)Savage Truth by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The book starts right where it left off from the previous book, Savage Lies. The way this book is written will keep you on edge and will keep you on your toes, so that you will need to know what’s happening next. There is a lot going on at the same time between the main characters, Cole and Riley. I like how the author goes back and forth between the characters, it does give a sense of how they each relate to what’s going on in the story. Overall, as you start this series, be prepared not to get much done around the house.

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There is a lot going on in this very short read. The author does pull you in from the get go. It does set the reader up for knowing the history behind the main character. I don’t typically read these types of books, however, it was very unexpected how everything turned out and the author’s descriptions and events kept me intrigued. Can’t wait to read the rest of the series!!

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