Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Cate killed a man over the past two decades she’s lived with this traumatic experience which changed the course of her life. What a roller-coaster jounrey this book takes you on emntional journey.
Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed the time setting of this book and how descriptive they were if the clothes in this time period. This was a fun fast paced read. It’s a lovely historical romance and this book makes the time period relatable to me.
Behemoth by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Behemoth (Grimm Wolves MC Book 1) by D.M. Earl. If you love MC books and paranormal then this is for you! It was amazing. Its the story of Francis/Stitch who sorta has two different lives. One life he is a firefighter and the other he’s in the Grimm Wolves Motorcycle Club. In both lives he has the family of his work and MC club but he’s still lonely. Life has not been great to Francis. When he was young his parents were so abusive to him and his siblings and he has had to learn to live with those scars. When he meets a young boy named Damien who wondered into the firehouse he is taken with the boy! When Damien goes home talking about this cool firefighter he meet Grace his mom has to find out what is so special about him. When Grace and Francis meet sparks fly and Francis realizes that he could maybe have a family one day. The only problem is Grace has secrets that involve the MC’s most hated rival club. When those secrets come out everything is up in the air. Will Grace and Francis be able to make it work or will the secrets they both have destroy everything? Read Behemoth to find out!
My Valentine’s Day Cookie Match: Welcome to Cupids Cove by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My Valentine’s Day Cookie Match (Welcome to Cupid’s Cove) by C.A. King. This is a perfect love story. Its the story of the town of Cupid Cove and Graham who is tried of Big City Corporate so he move to Cupid Cove and open a bakery with a twist. He’s also trying to launch an app about love and what better place than to launch it than Cupids Cove? This app matches people based on their cookie orders out of his bakery. The only problem is Lara the Mayor’s daughter and her family has had the town family bakery for years and she can’t believe her dad would let this guy march into town and try to take over. Everyone thinks Lara is too young to know what she is doing but she is going to do her best to prove everyone wrong. If you are in the mood for a fun, romance do yourself a favor and read My Valentine’s day Cookie Match. You will love it!
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Meet Lockwood…. desperately looking for a pick me up and for whatever reason chooses a gumball…. and it changes his life forever.
He starts being able to do crazy things and then slowly learns of an entire world full of creatures he was completely unaware of… and someone close has been keeping secrets.
This author never fails to disappoint this was a shorter story in comparison to others but it was rich with creativity, descriptions, character development (I mean… who thinks up a smoking octopus named clyde…haha!)
This is a fun read full of humor sarcasm drama a little bit of heat and can be read in one sitting. This author never fails to disappoint. check it out!
The Worry Knot by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is so captivating its hard to put into words how well the story is expressed. What is taken at first glance as a story geared towards young readers, The Worry Knot is a must read for all ages. To be so pulled into a story where every character is brought to life and the pages keep turning, The Worry Knot is truly a must read, cannot put down coming of age story!
Return of the Elf Lord by Heidi Vanlandingham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I could not put this book down!
I am new to the author and her books but I think I’ll be reading more after engulfing this book. Initially, I was intrigued by the beautiful graphics on the cover and hoped the story would be just as intriguing. I was happy to learn that my instincts were right!
This book is a fantastic fictional fantasy story that will make for an incredible series with plenty of room to continue building/expanding the plot and the characters.
Throughout the book, I found myself mesmerized by the exquisite attention to details. I am always on the lookout for authors who have the gift of creating incredible imagery within their stories, and this author did not disappoint. I was hooked by the cover and upon reading from page one.
I thought the book was an easy read and flowed very well.
Can I say again that I did not want to put this book down?
I enjoyed the chemistry amongst the different characters and often felt as if I was rooting for some and hating on others. To evoke that type of reaction in a reader isn’t easy and honestly kept me enthralled from the get go. This book definitely grabbed my attention and never let go.
When the main character, Bernard (Marchand) alters the timeline, I thought of the many stories or movies I have seen in the past regarding timelines, changing history, etc. I immediately thought of the ripple effect and thought, “uh oh.” While I completely understand how someone who has lost people they love would want to go back and change things, the result of such things always seems to have that darn ripple effect and will not always be a positive result. So once the characters attempt to rectify the timeline issue I knew we were in for a bit of drama, suspense, and action.
Also, while I’m not a fan of romance storylines since they tend to overshadow or take away from the main story, I did not mind the romance piece in this book. It was well written and implemented into the story. It works well!
I think any fantasy fan will thoroughly enjoy this book, but the mix of norse mythology and a bit of world history will also satisfy readers of other genres as well.
Overall, this book was incredible and by far one of my favorite reads to date. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars!
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this story. Its a paranormal adventure. The author did an amazing job of bringing the character of Abbey and her story to life. It was also really good how the author wrote the clowns, making them dangerous and scary without being too much or too graphic. Needless to say after reading this book I’m going to be more wary of clowns in the future.
Abbey has just started at a new school. What people don’t know is she had a special gift of seeing spirits. Not ideal when you want to be a normal girl and just fit in. However things start to get stranger after a incident she witnessed at the circus has her seeing clowns everywhere. These clowns aren’t the fun loving entertaining kind. They mean trouble and when her friends start going missing Abbey knows she needs to face the growing fear of these clowns to figure out the truth. Can she figure it out before its too late and stop the clown apocalypse before it happens?
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C.L. Schneider is an award-winning author of immersive fantasy fiction, including The Crown of Stones Trilogy and the Nite Fire Series. Born in a small Kansas town, she resides in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley with her husband and two sons.
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Blerdy (Black + nerdy) fangirl Layla Bennett is excited to meet her favorite comic book writer. She’s looking forward to getting his autograph, shaking his hand, and getting a photo with him while dressed in cosplay. At least that’s how she felt before meeting him and turning to mush under the gaze of his sexy blue eyes. Comic book writer and New York Times best selling author Vic Williams is as sexy as the superheroes he writes about. His affable charm has Layla under his spell, at least until the end of the weekend.
After their convention meet cute Layla goes home with a fun story about meeting her idol, knowing nothing will come from her fangirl blubbering. When Vic connects with Layla online, their friendship quickly evolves into a long distance relationship, complete with anime, ramen, and with comic book store trips with a comic book writer.
Layla is smitten with her real life superhero, but much like comic book lore things aren’t always what they seem. Under the bright lights of the comic con floor hidden truths come to the surface. Through the harsh reality of the fandom world can Layla and Vic find their way back together?
This is a complete standalone romance with a HEA!
(Un)Loved by Katy Hunter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is my first read by this author and it will not be my last. If the rest of the series is anything like this one, I will enjoy reading them all.
I really loved this authors writing style. It had me engaged and i could just picture each and every scene in my head as I was reading. And the characters in this, i loved them and the story was so realistic and not blown out of proportion, I could see this happening for anyone.
Great read and look forward to the rest of the series.
It Just Comes Natural by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow the author has done it again! This is an amazing story that revolves around Brandon and Macy. They meet one night at a bar and part their seperate ways and are apart for a good while. Brandon was whisked off for active duty and Macy is left to raise his daughter without his knowledge. When they randomly reconnect when he comes back from active-duty sparks fly and everyone is happier. They have lots of things that they need to work out and determine if they can resume where they left off or stay apart. It is an amazing book with lots of twists and turns and cannot wait to read more books by this author!
Call of the Alpha by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow I enjoyed reading this book just as much as the first book in the series! I could not put the book down and read it in a couple of hours! This story revolves around Rylie and Mason who are lovable characters that have a great story! There are a couple twists and turns that happen in the book that have the characters working through conflicts but make for a great story. This author has a way of writing these stories that have me so into it that I do not realize that I am reading a book as I feel that I am a part of the action! This can be read as a standalone novel but it is a terrific read and will be one that I keep rereading!
A Second Chance by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book that I have read by this author, and I could not put it down! The way that the author wrote these characters stories, I was entranced. Derek is a wolf, and he has found his one true mate and lost her after she moved away when they were teenagers. He is left with his thoughts to run wild, as he kicks himself for not chasing after her when he had the chance. Annabelle has lived a tough life and never imagined she would come home, let alone under the bad circumstances. When she runs into Derek it is not all sunshine and romance. I was shocked with the ending and loved every minute of it. If you love paranormal romances this is the series and author for you!
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Holy cow! I thought I could read this and not be scared. Nope, I’m afraid of clowns (ever since another clown from the sewers). I did make it through the book though. Fantastically scary, well-written! These clowns will give you nightmares. Abbey brought one home from the circus and it went to school with her. Her friends then started to disappear. Creepy mystery with a touch of horror just right for the teens (and those of us old people too). I love the fact that she and her dad look into odd things. The story fit so well together. Her friends were just your average teens. Great story that I would give more than a 5 if I could. I just found out this is a series so I look forward to reading more. Terrific book I recommend (as long as you aren’t afraid of clowns).
Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this suspenseful mystery. This is a little different story but the author did a great job of pulling me into the story. I enjoyed the author’s writing style as well as his attention to details that made the story realistic. This is a well written story that has twists and turns that left me sitting on the edge of my seat just waiting to see what would happen next. This is a story about what happens when clowns follow you home and dead clowns seem to be at your high school. On top of that, Abbey’s friends come up missing. She seems to have some special powers but is this going to be helpful or could it just mean more danger? I really enjoyed what she brought to the story. She is strong and was a great support to the other characters throughout the story. I enjoyed the growth of the plot as well as the characters in the story. It is a fast paced, action story that was hard to put down. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
My Valentine’s Day Cookie Match: Welcome to Cupids Cove by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
My Valentine’s Day Cookie Match: Welcome to Cupid’s Cove is a Cupid’s Cove Novella by C.A. King. This is such a fun Valentine’s Day romance- a sweet and sexy contemporary romance with plenty of sparks.
This is a short story, which made for a very quick, easy, and enjoyable read. Again, Ms. King has brought a little quirkiness to the table and the result is quite engaging.
Two rival bakers.
A Dating App/match-making with a difference.
Cookies.
Simmering chemistry.
And a small town setting.
Results in some sweet delights.
Another winning recipe from Ms. King!
Happy reading!
Thank you, C.A. King!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
The Worry Knot by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the beginning of Rourke ‘ s 7th grade year. Middle school adventures are about to get started. Rourke’s mind was all over the place as he opened his worries. The girl, the crazy neighbor, and tragedy are what you will find in this story. An adventure for middle schoolers and older. Even the adults will enjoy this story. This author has taken a different look into this family. I felt like she was bringing forth the family dynamics with some insight. Autism, anxiety and beginning a new school year are only the topping of this story. A must read for parents as well as teens.
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Class Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
Class Clown (Ghost Girl #2) by Allan Evans is a wonderfully spooky YA paranormal story- with ghosts, dead clowns, high school drama, secrets, creepiness, intensity, suspense, mysteriousness, and dramatic developments that kept me flipping the pages to find out what would happen.
This is part of the Ghost Girl series, the first book being ‘Abnormally Abbey’, and even though I haven’t read the first book in the series, I didn’t feel like I was lost or unsure of what was happening- so this could be read as a standalone. Having said that though, it has definitely piqued my curiosity enough to want to go back and read the first book to find out more about Abbey.
Abbey isn’t your average teenager- she has an ability that has come with quite a high cost- one she would rather not possess. She can’t even pretend that the supernatural is all make believe now- because she knows better. When something sinister follows her home from the circus, we follow along as Abbey tackles the clown apocalypse…..
Happy Reading!
Thank you, Allan Evans!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Helm of Awe by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved the other two books in this series and I loved this one just as much. Van takes us on another of her wild adventures with the gang and I loved every second of it. I couldn’t put this one down and was glued to my kindle. The characters are so wonderful and I just can’t get enough of them. If you like young adult fantasy books I highly recommend this series!
The Killer Jack Mystery by C.H. Sessums
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I simply loved this book, and all that it brought to the table. It had the perfect setting and characters for the mystery to come to light. I fell in love rather quickly with the wonderful author’s writing skills. I really felt a strong connection with words that I was reading, I was completely hooked to say the least!
I am a fan girl for a good mystery. I loved this one especially. I found when I was reading that nothing was what it seemed. I was constantly kept on the edge of my seat as well as my toes. This book was a quick and easy read for me. The characters really made the story real. I loved every minute I read and watched the images of the mystery unfold and come to light. The writing was very well done, and mesmerizing in its own way. I will be fore sure reading more in the future by this wonderful author! As said, I am hooked!
This was a new author for me , but they quickly gained a new follower and fan. I was very impressed and filled with delight with their writing and how the story came to life. Highly recommend this book as well as this author. Could not put down, I was entranced so much! A must read for sure! Do not miss out!
Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This retelling of this combination of fairy tales was an interesting read, to say the least. I had yet to read anything by this author and was curious as I had heard plenty of positive reviews regarding her previous written works. I am quite glad that I did, as she is very apt in the art of creating a beautiful world, Swan Island, and building up the characters who we follow through this romance, being Cathal, Odhran, their grandmother, Cara, Eala, and her beautiful Swan family. “No good deed ever goes wasted,” (Harold S. Kushner) comes to mind while reading this novel, as Cathal is the kindest soul you could ever imagine, and saved Eala a decade ago who was in the form of her swan at the time, and neither of them had forgotten those couple of fateful weeks where he nursed her back to health, putting his own on the line.
Overall, I did enjoy this story quite a bit, however, I did find it to be very slow going at times, and there were a couple of times that the same thoughts and ideas were brought forward, making it a little long winded. The family ties, chosen and blood, and the inner turmoil felt throughout the story line was endearing, and elicited feelings of sadness, heartbreak, hope, and love, and I love when fairy tales are told in a different light than the original. I am excited to see if this author visits more fairy tales in the future and will be reading more by her soon. Very good read!
Love’s Full Circle by Cherry Christensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was a sweet second chance romance. I enjoyed this read. It was a nice change of pace.
Kayden and Liam have a past. A past in which Liam was quite a jerk. Kayden is happy with her life. She’s happy with her career. She can help people have the happy ending she didn’t get. Liam knows he messed up. It’s his one regret. Now that they are working in the same city, this is his chance to work for forgiveness and get Kayden back. It’s not nearly as easy as he had hoped and she’s not willing to trust him after their past. Will Kayden find it in her heart to forgive Liam or is the past too much to overcome?
I really enjoyed this book. Liam really was a jerk at first but I think he did well at redeeming himself. Forgiveness isn’t easy and Kayden was entitled to her pain. This book was very well written and I’m glad I picked it up.
Journeys Through AllCreation by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book picks up the stories started in the previous books. There are so many stories happening at once in this book, with one larger overall story combining them all. The fact that the author can vividly create so many incredible worlds and characters is absolutely amazing to me. Their imagination is a masterpiece. Not only is each world different, the many beings are fully sculpted out and individual. The descriptions are what brings this book to life.
Then there is the story itself. Each mini event happening eventually combines to bring us closer to the climax of the book. There are so many emotions you will experience within this fantastic book. It is never boring and thoroughly entertaining. I recommend reading the previous books, but it is a must read for fans of epic science fiction and those who see things a bit differently.
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a fun, quirky, paranormal romance that is a delightful little read. After a sugar craving gone wrong, 21 year old Lockwood finds himself caught up in a magical curse that starts changing his body in unexpected ways. Fortunately, he’s got his “Best B” Brixley (and handsome new man Rex) to help him acclimatize to the crazy world of magic that he never knew existed. In a series of endearing and unbelievable plot twists, Lockwood may actually get the hang of this thing after all. Please read if you don’t mind a sprinkle of colourful language and a laugh-out-loud plot that zips along at a great pace. The authour’s voice is very real and down-to-earth, and it puts you right at ease in the story with her characters.
Juliet’s Journey to Love by Elsie Davis
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
When Juliet sets off on a trip with her friends to hike the Appalachian Trail, she believes that her dream for love and marriage is never going to come true. She is in the process of coming to terms with devoting her love and faith to the church instead, and helping support and guide other people. Lucky for Juliet God does have a plan for her happiness, and she finds it in Hollow’s Creek.
I liked that Juliet is a strong character who knows what she wants and what matters to her. She is principled and protective of both her friends and patients, very capable and intelligent. However, I found her insistence to continue bringing religion into the lives of non-believers to be a bit obnoxious and presumptuous. Juliet assumes that her God should be everyone’s God, and that she should keep trying to convert a person that has clearly told her that he is not interested. Best of intentions or not, I found this character’s toxic lack of respect for boundaries to be frustrating and I struggled to respect her despite her other great qualities.
This is a happy-ending guaranteed love story, so if you want to curl up with a Christian-themed clean romance where the girl gets the boy, you may enjoy this book.
Love’s Full Circle by Cherry Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Kayden and Liam are heart meltingly adorable together. I absolutely love the idea that Kayden wants to save herself for marriage while she’s in high school and when the book picks up 15 years later she is still holding firm to her beliefs. It’s such a refreshing change to see virtue celebrated as special, what’s even better is that Liam has realized how much he hurt Kayden back in high school and wants to make it better. He doesn’t only want to make amends, he wants her back. Kayden feels the familiar tug but is so scared to let her guard down and let him back in. This is a beautiful love story about faith, personal beliefs, true love and second chances. People really can mature and become better people if they’re just given the chance. This is one sweet, inspirational love story that you won’t want to miss.
Lingering Spirits by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Hope and Russ are such a fun couple of characters to follow. Hope is telepathic and she is often put in people’s minds so her voice sounds like their subconscious. Russ is special in his own way, and Hope is trying to figure out what that way is. They become friends and try to help each other despite their unusual circumstances. This story has wonderful characters, witty jokes, and is a joy to read.
Doctor in the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Once again my people of Bunya revive me with open arms and I’m more than thrilled to be back 🥰
Between Scott and Ryan they’re doing an amazing job at the hospital in Wartah River but as you can imagine they’re servicing not only their own community but those of the surrounding areas and extra hands are always welcome and when Dr Franceen Lewis arrives my heart skips more than a few beats ! I just feel it in my bones that Bunya is going work it’s “love magic “ again for another Currthers sibling ❣️😉
Doctor Franceen Lewis comes to Waratah hospital to heal and service the community but in doing so they are actually the ones healing her 🥰 and while Scott has his own cut out for him i matters of the heart , he’s so gentle , loving and patient with his Dr Lewis I can’t help but fall harder for than she does 😂
These people of Bunya and Waratah really have a big place in my heart ❤️