Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A fast reading romance ! Filled with twists and turns of trials and tribulations of love. Steamy scenes, finding yourself and strength of a woman I tore these books and devoured them whole. Definitely recommended read with hints of a Greek goddess retelling Athena and her handsome love Tru.
Forbidden Wolf by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Vampires and lycan have been at war long before anyone could remember. So why does it feel so right when she stumbles upon him in the forest.
Tasha a young vampire will do everything to protect her sister from falling into the hands of their leader. Willing to sacrifice everything about herself until she meets Levi in the forest.
A summer filled with steam; secretive meetings in the dark lead to kisses and love blossoming. Promising to meet in Paris after their 20 years have been served.
But when Tasha and Levi meet sooner than expected thrust head deep into a war against an unknown magical being. They must work together and resist their mate bond to discover their path.
Will they meet in Paris ? Will they end this war between their species ?
Action packed, hidden agendas, drama, magic, fast paced and intriguing you won’t be able to put this paranormal romance down.
Forbidden Blood by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Fourth in its series it’s such a great paranormal forbidden romance. A slow burn starting as teenagers evolving into adults that are fighting a war greater than anything anyone has ever known.
It is action packed with hidden agendas, vivid retelling, excellent world building, dangers lurking at ever turn, fated mates and magic.
Once you pick up this series you won’t be able to put it down.
Start at book one these books will keep you going till you’re forced to stop for rest
Ten Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Adorably vibrant, picturesque counting beach book. Enjoy exploring the marine life with your little one while teaching them to count.
My toddler and infant thoroughly enjoyed this book.
How to Catch Little Boys and Eat Them by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A great retelling of Jack and the beanstalk with a twist. What if giants really wanted to be our friends but didn’t know how diverse a palate could be ?
Twisting this store up making it fun and a bit quirky it was a cute quick weird. That had my boys giggling.
Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
TW; abuse mental and physical, rape, abduction, etc
HIGHLY RECOMMEND !!
This book keeps you intrigued and highly motivated to finish. Cheering on cherub to overcome her battles the 2nd book ends on a cliff hanger that has me HOOKED. I cannot wait for the third book to arrive. I am prepared to find out what happens to venom, cherub and slash. Will it in polyamorous relationship? Will it stay monogamous.
Cherub has been apart of the gang since before she was born raised around the club she lives breathes and emulates SHAMROCK. But what happens when her life has been twisting into an evil journey. Will the shamrocks protect her?! Who’s behind all of this treachery.
Sleeping with the Enemy by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Definitely a good read! A perfectly
Told tale that twists pasts with the future; unfolding perfectly. The plot is moderately paced with a good burn.
He was the love of her life and she was the one that got away. Forced together in the most auspicious of times a wrench is thrown in when it’s revealed she’s an agent for the FBI and he’s running the family MOB.
Steamy scenes, hilarity, mystery and intrigue. This is a quick jaunt in the park that leaves you excited for more.
The book of hours is definitely an action packed story, twists and turns navigate the semblance of her life. Touching on her pain her heart feels stuck in a loveless marriage, rejected by the love of her life. Gabriella thrust herself into being her own heroine.
However, she can’t do it on her own. A blast from the past and love of her life Richard shows up once again securing her life and maybe her love?
If you like mystery, action, romance, thrillers, and unlocking secrets this is the book for you.
My only drawback was the reader. Sometimes it was hard to feel the emotion, follow along, and differentiate between the characters as who was speaking.
Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Goldilocks is no longer hunted or chased away but thanked for her surprising helpfulness. A book that once screamed danger ahead now says be resourceful. Teaching kids to leave things better than they found them and helping new friends in new ways.
At the end of the book Lois lists the sketches and instructions to test out the machines yourself.
The book is colorful and full of bloom. Italicized words or different font highlights and captures the reader and listeners eyes. A very fun scientific twist on a classic.
The Sisterhood of Secrets by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Recommended for ages 12+ its a fantasy PG romance mentions of war and familial arguments.
The sisterhood of secrets is apart of the gods of scion series. However, I feel this book in particular can be read as a stand-alone since it’s focus is on a acolyte and his love interest.
This book is strongly focused on world building and intricate details explaining the landscape. It’s told in 4 POV transferring between people can be a bit rocky but in other times is done seamlessly.
It took approximately 8 chapters before I could discover the plot or a hint towards what the plot could be.
Climaxing approximately halfway through the book, it seems to right itself but does not end on a cliff hanger. It does maybe leave an inkling that there could be another book that delves deeper into the princesses family secrets.
The sisterhood of secrets is based on a duchess who is in strife with her family because of her choice in love interest. Her love interest is another prince but also an acolyte. Learning to love each other outside the background noise of their two families. They must stand united when the duchess’s life is in danger. Will they win against the shadows ? Who has been spinning the lies and secrets in this web? I suppose we shall see what happens next.
A Match Made in Montana by Elsa Winckler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Hearts are a fickle thing; we think we really love someone only to realize the sparks just weren’t there. Annie realized this when Ted called off their wedding weeks before it came to fruition. After devastating loss, and unexpected change Annie packed up for a change of scenery.
Leaving all she knew taking her siblings with her she starting the adventure towards her dreams. All that’s missing was a little love well a lot of romance and tons of steamy romance.
Craig didn’t want romance he didn’t want love. He was a date em and leave em sort of guy. No time or desire to do the whole marriage thing. Loving his sibling / cousins fiercely he knew he wouldn’t miss their wedding for the world. Traveling to Marietta he sees Annie. A spicy brunette he doesn’t seem to be able to get his mind off.
Unable to keep their feelings of “lust” aside Craig and Annie give into their lust. But what does this mean? Are they only meant to be a one night stand? Read on to find out !
Grand Slam by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Recommended for ages 18+
A series but can be read as a stand alone. Grand slam starts off as a contemporary romance between two people who swear hate one another. Heath has been too busy building his baseball career to care to have a relationship with anyone further than sex a few times. Grace is too busy fighting for a better life and higher social status than what she was born into.
Both hardworking and determined to avoid each other can no longer fight the romantic pull that grows stronger thanks to the birth of Hannah’s daughter Harper.
Heath realizes what he feels for grace isn’t hate but love and he will stop at nothing to win grace. Terrified to love grace continues to push heath away. Is falling in love in their cards ? Will they overcome grace’s silly social status boxes ?
Read on to find out !
Twisted Eros by Aria Skylar
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A contemporary romance playing on the tale of Eros and psyche. Modernized to show a strong female lead that is deceived by her sisters. Kay is the head of her family’s company that’s worked hard to keep it this way seems to have caught the wrath of Aphrodite. (Although it’s unsure why she caught the wrath till the end of the story. ) unbeknownst to Kara and her sisters. They purchase an “seduction abduction” vacation package to whisk Kara away for a month long trip.
Plotting behind this scheme is Aphrodite to take control over their company. While away on vacation erik and Kay bond deepening their relationship and pushing the bounds / limitations of the contract. Till everything comes crashing down.
Does Kay have what it takes to overcome Aphrodite’s wrath? Will her sisters gamble everything away?
Read this short story to find out more
Sacrifice Bunt by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Sacrifice bunt is about a three book series 😍 it can definitely embed read as a stand alone however I do recommend her first book.
Bree writes about Zara and Noah. Zara is a PR agent for sports. She works with everyone from soccer to tennis but prefers a man in baseball attire ;).
Noah a baseball superstar been around the block once or twice but can’t get the confident naked woman in his shared apartment years ago.
When Zara and Noah reconnect after a mutual friends wedding it’s clear they’re both mad about each other. But Zara lets her embarrassment get the best of her. Unable no more unwilling to allow herself be loved, whisked away with Noah. She plays hard to get; setting up rules to keep her heart caged.
Does Noah have what it takes for Zara to open up? Will Zara let Noah in ?
Read this steamy romance to find out more 😍
Soul Redeemed by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
You do not want to miss out on this dark, romantic, passionate, and heroic vampire series.
Definitely start from the beginning to learn in depth the trials and tribulations Julia faces.
Theresa writes a strongly detailed story that creates the string foundation for fascinating world building. War of destiny continues over the span of five books. Its plot is engaging and fast paced. Told from a woman’s POV she learns that she must become her own strength falling in and out love, facing the worlds darkest demons and living amongst the undead.
This series has a strong female lead, it’s engaging powerful dark and twisted to haunt your dreams. Trigger warnings for those that are sensitive to abuse / killing.
Talks Like Thunder by Randal Nerhus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Such a great read that’s so richly detailed. A beautiful way to pay homage to such a beautiful culture. The way the story unfolds with loss then love blossoming and enduring like a desert flower. With a strong female lead that learns to adapt to her new life with a long lost grandfather thunder makes her way in the world battling her own trials within herself and amongst her peers / rivals.
Highly recommended for those who are enthralled and love the complexity yet simplicity of Native American culture
Stalked by the Devil: BWWM Thriller by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Oh man was this was everything; mysterious handsome bachelor? Or who plays bachelor with skeletons in the closet. Almost literally. What would you do when the devil shows up? Try to warn your loved one that’s warming his bed ?
The intrigue of the stalker just keeps you in anticipation. Steamy, passion and more.
World building was great and details were *chefs kiss*
Twisted Bond by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Slow burn ? Perhaps you love enemy to lovers. This is the book for you. Werewolves that start their journey as enemies tribes that have been sworn enemy for ages. Now must come together as one as two are being forced in matrimony. It’s graphic detail to help imagery with your minds eye, intrigue, passion, and romance. This book is an easy page turner. What a runner what say a quick jaunty run through the park? Twisted bonds will have your heart racing, skin flushed and mind begging for more.
Ways to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a magical book. We all have someone in our lives that tells us you just need to do this better and you’d be perfect. And if it’s not a someone it’s ourselves. Well Bailey had that someone. Pushed by her older brother to be perfect. She accepts a date with tanner. Ugh why tanner she thinks. Unsatisfied with his outward appearance, tanner has a heart of gold.
Sarcasm, quick wit and honesty prove to be the perfect foundation for this everblooming rose.
A really enjoyable read and perfect for teens with clean romance and comedic lines.
Secrets of the Sorcery War by Elise Carlson
The series cannot be read as a stand-alone. Both books start a bit scattered and it’s hard to grasp where they are or what’s happening, it felt a bit fast paced and underwhelming. The fluidity and seamless ability was a little lacking. But once making it past the first few chapters i was understanding and it was flowing.
She provides a ton of detail and wonderfully diverse characters focusing on the rescue of their parents. This store is packed full of adventure, twist, turns, and chaos! It seems there were hidden messages in the story about civilization and education.
Recommended as leisure read, to learn and grasp what the author is trying to say
Hope and Lies by C.H. Lyn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
True to the core of a dystopian series. This book is filled to the brim with twist and turns, unexpected events, romances, secrets, segregation and more.
Did you like the red queen? What about the hunger games ? Then this book is FOR YOU!
Each character plays a roll into connecting a relationship with a number like a web constantly intersecting.
Blasts from the pasts make way for a future ? I cannot wait to read number 2
Fireflies by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Recommended for ages 18+
Highly erotic and sensual. Their relationship proves some sticky entanglements with knitty gritty knee biting relationships seem to offer.
Their relationship won’t be deemed perfect without their third. But one doesn’t seem to want to add her and the other seems to crave her.
Reading along their journey of sexual escapades Dane and Mike really lean into self discovery and exploration of a third for their polyamorous lifestyle.
The beginning was a bit harder for me to figure out what the epicenter Or focal point was. It came on hot and heavy with emphasis. Good read for those wanting smut, smut, and more smut 😉
Walk Off by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Recommended ages 18+
Fast paced hot and heavy. A first love, and whirlwind romance took celia by surprise. Sacrificing a life with her only only love so that he could accomplish his dreams left Celia raising a little one on her own.
8 years later she thought life was figured out except her lies caught up. Facing her past head on celia had to reveal the truth to her daughter and first love.
Good book for a quick smut and fairytale romance.
Truly Unfortunate by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Recommended for ages 14+
Trigger warnings for mentions of abuse.
Exceptionally good. the transitions between POV of Truly and Jeff caught me off guard but once I understood it flowed nicely.
The world building was moderately paced with the perfect unraveling.
If you love mystery, deities, supernatural, and strong female leads this is the book for you. Truly seems to be the unwanted child a black sheep. But she is far from that. Her memories were suppressed and only brought forth thanks to a cunningly deceptive therapist. Will truly unlock the secrets of her past? What does that mean for her future ?
Awaiting #2 to see where her journey goes.
What Do the Plants Say? by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A very sweet children’s story to inspire invention and creative thinking. It’s a perfect short story for intermediate readers and a great 10 minute read for little ones. Inspiring your children to play outdoors in the garden or meadow amongst the flowers exploring.
Punk by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Miranda and efrem are truly a match made in heaven. Steamy and written beautifully! Perfect to be read as a stand alone with enough details that’s it’s not confusing. Or if you enjoy the popov men read the series. You surely won’t be disappointed.
Dive in head first to read about a smooth talking charmer that makes you weak at the knees and a fiery passionate bombshell female lead. You won’t be disappointed.
Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Recommended for ages 16+
Thrilling. Remember the ghost stories, things that go bump in the night, shadows that seem to move on their own? Well this book has all of that and more. Get ready for the goosebumps.
Starts off blazing; laying the suspense and supernatural spook on thick. The first chapter pulls you in tight. Celia and Adrian have a slow burning romance that tends to speed up just as quickly as the mystery winds tighter and tighter.
Love a good suspense ? This is the book for you; add a little romance and it became *chef’s kiss* perfection
Afflicted Love by Autumn Sand
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Talk about a whirlwind. Fast paced at neck breaking speeds I couldn’t keep up with the turmoil. My heart aches for Kyle. I want to scream at Lyle !
Abuse is a consistent theme thorough out the book mentions of SA, PA and mental.
The going really got good when the marriage of convenience came into play. I really want to know the backstory on that.
Healing Kiss by Amanda Uhl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Mysteriously vague at just the right amount.
Healing kiss is a slow burning romance that unravels the past the open a future. Lilian, left home under the guise and new identify of zoey. Rushing home to save her sister she meets a Tristan. Strong dependable, loyal and madly in love with her everything she dreamt of but she can’t have him. Zoey pushes Tristan away protecting him in fear of her discovery. Zoey inadvertently brings the risk of death by association. She desperately wants a normal life. But is that something even possible for zoey Lilian ?
This book is slow paced, the world building is good but leaves me wanting to know how things happened in her past to connect the dots at a faster pace with more understanding. The plot unfolds based on the main characters realization and situations. There is a spicy scene and does end in a happy ending with an epilogue hinting at a potential future book. I’m excited to see if the author continues a sequel based on Lilian’s sister Hannah
The Serpent and the Firefly by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A slow burning romance; with an almost enemy to lover vibe! Thoroughly enjoy the magical creatures, and the rocky history of her previous abusive ex who she turned in. Afraid for her life she meets the serpent. Her serpent perhaps 😉
I was on the edge of my seat eager to finish! Great world building and a moderately fast pace but it flows together nicely.
