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Kingdom of the Oceans (Relic Hunters Series) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Kingdom of the OceansKingdom of the Oceans by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As like the previous book of this series, the author pulls you in on what happened in the past but gives you a glimpse of the history between a few of the characters. Within a few pages, the reader will understand the relationship dynamic of the older characters. The use of descriptive words are very well done, I can see what is actually happening. There is a lot of action that will keep you on your toes. I would recommend reading the previous book before reading this one, it will make more sense if you do.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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

As always, the author has a way to pull you in from the beginning. It’s so easy to get lost in the story. The characters are interwoven in such a way that they all are in each other’s stories throughout the series. The backstories of each character in this novel, Riley and Cole, are really good yet sad at the same time. The characters are very relatable and seem to fit together before they realize what’s happening. I recommend that whenever you plan to read this novel, please read it in one sitting, that’s how great it is.

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The Rocklyns Collection: Books 1-7 (The Rocklyns Series) by Alicia Street – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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The Rocklyns Collection: Contemporary Romance Boxed Set (Books 1-7)The Rocklyns Collection: Contemporary Romance Boxed Set by Alicia Street
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

These books go through each of the Rocklyns children’s journeys on finding their person. And each one is very unique and easy to get lost in. All of the characters are very relatable and each backstory is different which makes for a more interesting read. Overall, this collection of books are very well written and the characters are well developed.

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Relic Hunters: Betrayal of the Gods (Relic Hunters Series) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Betrayal of the Gods (Relic Hunters Book 5)Betrayal of the Gods by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book can be read as a stand alone which is great. The author pulls you in from the very first page. The plot is very well done and the author keeps you intrigued enough to keep you reading.

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Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance Prequel (Hidden Valley Elite Series) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite #0.5)Savage Start by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Savage Start is a very short read and it does set up the backstory of Cole and Damon that’s mentioned throughout the series. The stories of each character are very intriguing and pull you in from the beginning. Throughout the prequel, I saw the story unfold like a movie playing in my head. I saw all the details and can relate to each emotion that the characters felt.

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The Human Mating Site, Box Set 1 (The Human Mating Site Series) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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The Human Mating Site Box Set 1 : A Steamy, Dating Humour Novella's 1-4The Human Mating Site Box Set 1 : A Steamy, Dating Humour Novella’s 1-4 by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a very easy and simple read. It’s a very good way to get away from reality and the busyness of life for a few hours. All of the characters complement each other very well. The main character, Bella, is going through some things and she is very relatable in some aspects especially when she is trying to find herself after being in a long relationship.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The first couple of pages of this book was very intriguing, however, after that it was a little slow to begin with. Within the first couple of chapters the plot got more interesting. The world building is very well done. When I read about the lands and the meeting places of the court, I can see it all in my mind exactly how it was written. The characters are very well developed. I love how the youngest child always needs to prove themselves and to break out of the mold the older siblings put them in. The main character always has to calculate and be a few steps ahead of her opposition while maintaining peace in the kingdom.

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The Marcy Series Box Set: Books 1-3 by Linda J. Burson – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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The Marcy Series Box Set: Books 1-3The Marcy Series Box Set: Books 1-3 by Linda Burson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The author, Linda Burson, is a very skilled writer. As I first started reading this series it was a slow start. After a couple of chapters, the story picked up the pace and I could not put the book down at all. The stories are full of intrigue, plot twists, and lots of emotions going on with Marcy. There is definitely character growth in Marcy throughout this series. Overall, it’s a very good read.

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Hidden Scars (Jade #1)Hidden Scars by A. Akinosho
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This read was not what I expected at all. There is a lot going on in a very short period of time, much more than I thought was possible. The way the author captures your attention is very addictive, you just want to ignore all your daily responsibilities and keep reading. The main characters do complement each other very well.

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To Catch An Elf by Debra Parmley – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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To Catch An Elf: Pennsylvania Fighter PilotTo Catch An Elf: Pennsylvania Fighter Pilot by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a very easy read. It has kept my attention by the suspense of certain parts of the story especially with the creepy looking elf. The characters, Marcie and Ted, are very relatable and they really do complement each other. If you like a suspenseful and sweet romance in one, then this book is for you.

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Orenda (The Latitude Series) by T.S. Simons – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Orenda (The Latitude)Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I like how the author keeps the same style of writing, very detailed where the reader can actually see the scene playing in their head like a movie. The characters are very relatable with what they are going through within the story. The main characters Caitlin and Gio are very compatible, however it does take Caitlin a little bit to get used to having another person by her side. It is a very good read and it is a good idea to read the previous books in the series to get the full background of what happened before.

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

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Wicked Ends (Hidden Valley Elite #8)Wicked Ends by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

First off, this book cannot be read as a standalone novel, I would recommend reading Wicked Games prior to reading this one. There is a rollercoaster of emotions and plot twists, it’s hard to keep up with what’s going on. The author does well in keeping all the characters in the prior novels in each story. The main characters, Winter and Shane, have shown emotional growth in the story, from how they were acting in the past to now. I like how the author incorporates events from the other novels in the series to this one to keep it all flowing as it should be. All the characters are very relatable with what’s going on. This series is a very good read and suspenseful.

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Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3) by Rob Bates – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3)Slay It With a Diamond by Rob Bates
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The third book can be read as a standalone even though it’s part of a series. This book did start very slow to me, once you got about halfway through the book it got way more interesting. The characters interact and complement each other pretty well. There is a lot of information about the diamond industry and the diamonds itself. The family feud and the cursed diamond made the story more interesting. It is a good read for when you have downtime during the day.

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Wicked Games (Hidden Valley Elite Book 7) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Wicked Games (Hidden Valley Elite #7)Wicked Games by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Within the first few pages I was drawn in and I could not put it down at all. I love how the author uses the other previous books in the series to intertwine what’s going on with this one. Also, there is a backstory on the history of Shane and Winter which is very well thought out. The story does flow very well together, goes from one character’s point of view to the other, very easy to follow.

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Hot Flashes and Hockey Slashes (Hot Flash Hookups Book 1) by Marika Ray and Sylvie Stewart – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Hot Flashes and Hockey SlashesHot Flashes and Hockey Slashes by Marika Ray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There is just enough romance and humor in this story. I love how the main characters interact with each other from the beginning to the end. There is a lot of growth development with each character. Also, the minor characters are very well placed in certain parts of the story to help the main characters out. Overall, the story is very well put together and is very easy to read and will definitely take you from reality for a few hours.

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Whisper Creek (Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Whisper Creek (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7)Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The author does very well in pulling the reader in just a few pages. She does well in giving us vivid detail about what is going on and telling us how the characters feel emotionally. The characters are very well developed and each one is very relatable. I’m amazed at how much Logan’s character has grown throughout the series.

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SAFE HARBOR (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 5) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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SAFE HARBOR: Logan Book 5(The Logan McKenna Series)SAFE HARBOR: Logan Book 5 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The author gives you just enough in the first couple of pages to get you engaged. The
characters are very well developed and very relatable. I love how the author keeps the story flowing and there is not any confusion about what is going on in the story.

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VANISHING DAY (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 4) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Vanishing Day: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Logan Book 4 (Logan McKenna Series)Vanishing Day: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Logan Book 4 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Once again, the author captures your attention and pulls you into the story right away. The plot is very relatable, I can definitely see how each character is how they are portrayed. The characters are very well developed. The way the author is very detailed and descriptive is wonderful.

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DEVIL’S CLAW (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 3) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Devil's Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 (Logan McKenna Series)Devil’s Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love how the author gives us a backstory to give the reader some background before actually going into the main story. Also, the author does give us an important topic to think about while reading the story. The characters are very well developed and they do provide different points of view on the topic at hand.

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Forest Park: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 2 (The Logan McKenna Series) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Forest Park: Logan Book 2 (The Logan McKenna Series)Forest Park: Logan Book 2 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The beginning does have you very intrigued to keep you reading. The author does really well in providing vivid imagery about the scenery and the characters. It does provide you with a point of view from different characters, sometimes it’s kinda hard to tell when it does shift, I had to think for a minute before I read more. The characters are very well developed. The author does provide some insight on what it was like for Vietnamese especially during and after the Vietnam War.

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Shattered: a Logan McKenna Mystery Book 1 (The Logan McKenna Series) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Shattered: Logan Book 1 (The Logan McKenna Series)Shattered: Logan Book 1 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The beginning does have a very slow start and in the prologue it does capture your attention to want to read more. It does take awhile to build up the plot. I like how the author puts a lot of information and details about the major and minor characters. Logan is very relatable and she has gone through so much. I love how the author uses and describes the scenery, it is very vivid especially at the art festival.

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Lies That Bind (Logan McKenna Series Book 6) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Lies That Bind: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 6 (Logan McKenna Series)Lies That Bind: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 6 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

At first I wasn’t too sure about this book. It started a little slower than I would have liked. However, after a couple of chapters it got so much better. I like how the author goes from present to the past. The story does flow well together and with each era, you don’t feel too lost going from the past to the present. The characters are very well developed and each is relatable in some way.

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The beginning does bring you into the story with a tale and there is always a moral to the story. The characters are wonderful and unique. I like how there are several fairy tales in one book. As you’re reading this novel, you will seem like you’re living in that time period.

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series Book 4) by Winter Austin – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series: #4)Liar, Liar by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The author hooks you into the story within the first couple of pages. I definitely love how the author uses the previous books in the series in regards to the characters and how they developed from their story into this one. I would recommend reading the series in order as they were written to get a better feel for what’s going on. There is a lot going on and I like how I got to know the sheriff and Liza, and to see how they both grew character wise in the story.

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3 by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love how the author incorporates information from the previous books. It all seems to flow very well and the story is very well thought out. The main character’s growth, especially Jolie’s, is very noticeable. The characters are very relatable. Once I started this book, it was very difficult to put down. There is a lot going on at the same time, not just focusing on the crime at hand. The story does flow seamlessly and is very easy to follow.

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It started right where the previous book ended, almost where it ended, after the major event happened. I love how the author just grabs your attention with the flow of the story. I especially love how she incorporates the minor characters in with the major characters. This book is very hard to put down and it definitely grabs your attention with everything that goes on in the story.

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When We Fell Again by Julie Archer – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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When We Fell AgainWhen We Fell Again by Julie Archer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a very easy read especially when you want to get out of reality. I like how the characters interact with each other, especially the band mates. Also, Jordan and Alexis go very well together chemistry wise and I like how they have matured over time. They are very relatable as to what they are going through emotionally throughout the book.

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series: #2)Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The beginning of the book has you in suspense as to what is going on at that moment and keeps you reading nonstop. This book is very well written and it flows really well. All the characters are very well developed which makes for a good story. The characters are also very relatable. I like how the author includes details that were in the first book into this one, it does make the book series interrelated which is all the better.

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite #5)Cruel Hate by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I couldn’t put this book down at all. I had to know what was going to happen next. The characters do have flaws that are very relatable and there are some things that they need to work on as does everyone. The story does flow together easily and incorporates other minor characters to support the main characters of this story. The author has done well overall.

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The Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics by Paul McCarthy – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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The Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics - A Crash Course on Nuclear Weapons and Humankind's Most Dangerous GameThe Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics – A Crash Course on Nuclear Weapons and Humankind’s Most Dangerous Game by Paul McCarthy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After reading this book, I now understand more about nuclear weapons, the effects of nuclear weapons, and the political aspect of nuclear weapons than I did before. I love how the author explains to us readers who don’t know all the scientific terms into simpler terms that we can understand it. There are a lot of facts about the topic that I did not know. I like how the author incorporates all aspects of the nuclear weapons. All in all, it’s a very good read.

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