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What Do the Plants Say? (Alex, the Inventor) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Saxton

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What Do the Plants Say? (Alex, the Inventor)What Do the Plants Say? by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another cute story using the scientific method. This one focuses on hearing plants making pop pop noises and recording it, slowing it down and they decipher a meaning from it!
Once the meaning is discovered they have a little adventure and are able to talk back to the plants by recording what they say And speeding it up until it sounds like pop pop so the plants can understand it.
Though this was cute and still followed (sort of) the scientific method of discovery and invention it did not keep my daughters attention like other books by this author, but there is plenty to keep us busy!

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A Monster for Meg (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Saxton

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A Monster for MegA Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Adorable book about a sister explaining what monsters look like to her blind sister and how she relates each thing to her world.
Very cute, imaginative and has a little hidden agenda of teaching things that are different aren’t always as scary as you think.

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To be a Fae Legend (Realm Chronicles Book 3) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Melissa Saxton

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To be a Fae LegendTo be a Fae Legend by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Titania gets rid of the locusts and is exhausted mind body and soul, and people still continue to question her as a Queen. What she really craves is down time to spend with her mother and cousins but her mother prophesies 3 are coming… and do they ever.
If that isn’t enough she doesn’t have a child so she must marry to have a husband to rule if she dies. Multiple suitors vye for her attention and she must choose one amongst the chaos and saving a realm that isn’t always that grateful about being saved.
Can Titania find some happiness?
I reccomend these books be read in order so you can understand some parts of her character and why she interacts with others in the ways she does.
Well done!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2)Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Always on the run Riley never let anyone in, no one has ever effected her until there was Cole.
Riley and Cole are shoved together by their parents, now living together in the same space making it all the easier for Cole to torment Riley further. However Riley is growing on everyone around her and everyone can’t understand Coles cruel tendencies which really is heat under the surface.
He wants to deny his feelings as much as Riley does for him and it makes for red hot Romance. But danger is lurking and Riley and her moms past is about to come barging in… Will everyone make it out alive? Will Riley and Cole finally give in to their desires? A must read to find out

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Undying Light (The Stella Maris Series Book 1) by Aurora Wildey – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Undying LightUndying Light by Aurora Wildey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kaela with the healing power of light is trying to finish school to be a nurse when a violent attack nearly ends her life, but Terran, a district attorney (and a werewolf) witnesses her being attacked and saves her but is gravely wounded.
Kaela feels his Injuries may kill Terran so she uses her gift to heal him which is incredibly dangerous and paints a giant target on her back. Terran vows to protect her.
A second attempt on her life brings Seth a being like her who could sense her powers as there hasn’t been a being like her in hundreds of years. Seth offers her a safe roof over her head and a job where he can watch out for her.
Neither Terran or Seth trust one another and Kaela feels pulled in multiple directions. Can she trust either one of them?
Lots of intrigue, drama, Paranormal activity and a multi pov story will keep you on your toes and constantly thinking as the plot unfolds. Looking forward to reading the rest of this series!

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Obedience (Ties That Bind Book 1) Audiobook by Liza Snow – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Obedience (Ties That Bind)Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cassandra is young, but her life has been hard. framed with tragedy she has worked incredibly hard despite her losses to be able to audition and train with her idle Chandler in the Silks as an arielist, but she gets a lot more than she bargains for with Chandler Morrow.
Cassandra and Chandler both have lived their own share of horrific tragedy and trauma and have a lot of baggage, but the chemistry is undeniable between them, and the narration in the book makes it even better. Can these two get out of their own way and move past all the interference from everyone else to be together, or is life planning to destroy them as well. Will the secrets be too much? It appears the circus has a lot more going on than meets the eye!
The ending of this book…oh my! I can’t wait until these two finally unravel the secrets they’ve held from one another because it is going to be .. mmm more explosive than the ending of this book… if that’s possible. well done!!

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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Esprit de CorpseEsprit de Corpse by Ef Deal
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I admittedly have never read a steampunk genre book so I wasn’t sure what to expect but was blown away by this story as the author must have done immense research.
Its the Victorian era, mid 1800s in France and we meet Jacky a studious serious mechanically inclined borderline genius and her sister Angie who is carefree has a zest for life and quite often needs to be bailed out by her sister in many questionable situations. They board a train, but the train ends up having a mechanical failure and Jackie is shocked to find its not run by normal means, and Jacky wants to figure out the mystery behind this train, this also leads them to uncover so many things including a war about to outbreak. Can these sisters stop the war before it starts?
This book was a lot of fun. Jacky and Angie did a lot of growing up as I got through the story and worked together like true twins do. I was fascinated by all of the true to history Victorian era items in the book and really enjoyed also the Paranormal that was part of this book and somehow this historical fiction and Paranormal and steampunk came together flawlessly with excellent attention to detail. This has opened my eyes to a new genre I’ll want to explore further.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Borne (The Crown of Stones Book 3) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Magic-Borne (The Crown of Stones, #3)Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In the final installment of this breathtaking series Ian Troy is all that’s left to save his realm and his people from his sadistic father who’s made himself the self appointed emperor….the resistance is shattered, the crown of stones is lost,the people have no hope and Ian Troy is in hiding marked by the crown for destruction. He’s had a vision of a tragic desolate future but can he bring the change that’s needed to thwart his vision?

This final book unveils all the secrets of the Shinree that have been lost to endless slavery and the secrets of their magic and the start of their Slavery.
Ian Troy still bears the marks of his use of magic, and gathers more marka with every use changing him a little more. What is one man willing to carry, or give up in the name of peace? Can he defeat his father once and for all or is the entire race doomed?

This was a thrilling conclusion with a bittersweet but very circular and appropriate ending that left me sad this series was over as i became attarched to the characters. A fantastic read with Brilliantly done characters, twisting and turning plot with vivid imagination and descriptions. So well done.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Set one year after the prequel savage start, Riley and her mom are back in the same town and though they have different looks the drama remains.
Rileys mom is sneaking around and swears up and down this isn’t a con and Riley should settle in and enjoy the school year but she’s obviously skeptical after the running away they’ve done her entire life.
The first day of school she runs into Cole again and the sparks are still there but Cole doesn’t make the connection.
Their lust burns as hot as their hate and Cole is determined to make Rileys life hell… but little does he know Riley is his match in every way and won’t be taken down without a fight.
Red hot enemies to lovers you can feel the palpable feelings between Riley and Cole, but can they get out of their own way and out from behind all the secrets?

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Fallen Soul (War of Destiny Book 4) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Fallen Soul (War of Destiny # 4)Fallen Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lane has been on the run for decades ever since he was turned. The king wants him dead for feeding off his own kind instead of humans (for which he thought he was doing right)and his council continues to try and find him

The one thing Lane wants is to go home to Ireland where he lost everything. On attempting a journey home he runs into Julia who is the first vampire who doesn’t run scared, or try to kill him. She actually in an odd twist apologizes to Lane.

He doesn’t trust anyone and it’s what’s kept him alive, can he trust Julia and her group of rebels? Will the King catch up to him? Has he finally found a group of people he can rely on.

Another great installment of this series with action and suspense that will keep you turning the pages

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Taming Brooklyn (The Club Kings Series Book 1) by Charlotte St. Pierre – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Taming Brooklyn (The Club Kings Series Book 1)Taming Brooklyn by Charlotte St. Pierre
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brooklyn is a tough survivor, raised in the fostor system; got serious with a boyfriend who ended up attempting to kill her. She avoids anything romantic related at this point in her life.
She’s worked hard to become a director of a non profit, and her roommate is going away for a couple months on a work assignment so they go out for the night to a club.
Brooklyn (and let’s be honest also myself) was not prepared for the instant red hot chemistry between her and two of the “club kings”. They make her feel things and she runs… but they aren’t about to let her slip away.
This book had red hot smexy scenes, Romance and action when the past comes calling for Brooklyn once again.
This is an absolute can’t miss book!

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Melissa Saxton

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The ThievesThe Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jasmine, determined to get her father the treatment he desperately needs as hes quickly running out of time decides to pull off a criminal and questionable stunt on her sleazy boss to make a quick payday, however someone else is also looking for a quick payday and the story evolves from there without giving too much away.
This story is fast paced, characters are well developed and have a “real” quality to them, and can be comical, witty and do ridiculously dumb things all in the same chapter. This is a multi pov story which also kept my attention.
Well done 2nd story in this series that kept my attention as well as the first

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Mission 3047: One Soul’s Fantasy by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Mission 3047Mission 3047 by Stuart Ledwith PhD
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A story about love, devotion hard work and Aliens!
Joe, June’s husband suffers a severe accident leaving him in a permanent comatose state. June cares for him along with her daughters Liv and Cora. They are a tight knit family who works hard to take care of their family their homestead. They are also close with Barb the caretaker.
June’s job is to work with extra terrestrial life as well as real estate, research and so many other things. She goes on many missions with her Partner Sarg who she has a strong relationship with. It was pretty unclear if this was because they were also together despite her taking care of her comatose husband or if they were really just work partners which left me a little confused.
This is a fast paced story line with a strong female lead in the setting of a science fiction which was a great combination

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Destiny of Light (Quirk of Destiny Book 3) by Catherine Greenall – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Destiny of Light (Quirk of Destiny, #3)Destiny of Light by Catherine Greenall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Calum a scientist and his group of friends continue to resist the elite and the genies and trying to survive in a crazy post apocalyptic world… but it’s about to get so much worse and they haven’t seen anything yet
It’s hard not to delve into this story because it would be easy to give away what’s happening but the absolute devastation of a world started with genetically modified food is a clash of real world science and Sci-Fi which is absolutely terrifying to read and this ending adding in the Paranormal really rounded out. The ending I didn’t really see coming right away and it was downright shocking. Will humanity survive the plague of genies and modified food and attacks from elites…
This final book is a must read.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Melissa Saxton

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Princess Zarina a very spoiled and selfish princess is coming up to her advancement ceremony which is very important, however her father needs to add some politics into her very special day so now she wants a very special dress to stand out. All the seamstresses in the kingdom are extremely busy making dresses for everyone and her Aunt has heard of a seamstress who does very special gowns but doesn’t live on the castle grounds. Princess Zarina wanting to be the sole focus of this party makes a reckless decision to get a dress from this seamstress and she gets way more than she bargains for. The special dress starts a series of events where she has to make decisions that could mean life or death for others. Can Princess Zarina save her kingdom, can she mature and learn to be selfless?
Wonderful story definitely worth the read

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Saxton

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The Empty Box (Invisible Magic Wand)The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caspian and his Grandpa are back for another “unbirthday”. What is Caspians gift?
He is initially frustrated as the box grandpa gave him was empty. His grandpa however tells him there is an invisible magic wand!! But Caspian has to name it before it would work. Fun things happen after this with magic lessons and fun lessons with “time”.
This is another cute series with a lot of imagination perfect for the preschool kindergarten aged child. My daughter thought this was great and wanted me to get her a wand too!

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Melissa Saxton

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The Man In BlackThe Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Imagine living in the wild west… never feeling hungry or want but also completely bored.
Thus starts the story of Simon who leaves home to become a famous outlaw.
However.. it’s not just his lawless adventures you also explore MM romance in a time in history where it was very much not accepted, dangerous and deadly to explore.
This book kept me turning the pages and had a good story with well built characters… wild west stories aren’t typically my favorite read but this one was solid 4 stars given its length

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The Exchange by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Melissa Saxton

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The Exchange: A NovelThe Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sam is an aspiring actress who moves to LA to follow her dreams but quickly learns Hollywood is not all its cracked up to be and becoming an actress is a lot more than she thought.
She meets a man who seems to be her knight in shining armor, who offers her success for “the exhange” will she take the deal to get the success she desires?
I felt this book was fairly gripping especially in the beginning (omg heart stopping moment) but felt it was pretty abrupt in its transitions and I felt the story could have been developed more in depth and it would recieved all 5 stars

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Shadow WolfShadow Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tamaska is a bright event planner about to have her big break when she holds an event to auction off the Blood opal… but it’s not just the humans who are interested in it
Kodiak is a shifter and a good one, looking soon to challenge and take an Alpha role but still proving himself for the moment takes on the job protecting the Blood opal as security gig to make money and blend in with the humans.
Tamaska and Kodiak are pure fire when they come together but thats the only part that makes sense. There are clearly many secrets being kept from everyone and no one has the whole story.
This is a great series starter. I’m very interested to find out what Tamaskas history is I am sure there is a lot more than meets the eye with every one of these characters

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True Colors (Landry’s True Colors Series Book One) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Melissa Saxton

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True Colors (Landry's True Colors #1)True Colors by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute series about middle school and the drama you somehow forget it entails for everyone until you read this story and have a whole lot of nostalgia.
Landry is your typical middle schooler trying to find herself. She has some friends but has an opportunity to do something new when she enters a modeling competition and it may launch her into a spotlight she might not be ready for. Will the extra attention and popularity actually be what she wants? How much drama will come from being noticed?
The character was done well with the interpersonal dynamic of middle schoolers was spot on. Great book for school age kids or even adults looking for nostalgia or just a well done book.

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Loretta’s Caterpillar (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Loretta's Caterpillar (Loretta's Insects #4)Loretta’s Caterpillar by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Yet again this author delivers with another fun experience with education hidden right in it.

This story follows the lifestyle of Monarch Butterflies from their tiny little egg eating shedding all of it! At the end you get even more tid Bits of information

Another great story my 4 year old loved for our nightly story routine before bed

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Lucky Stars by Fantasia Yu – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Lucky StarsLucky Stars by Fantasia Yu
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mora is a Princess and she’s bored. She’s fated to marry a prince from another moon and in only 10 days.
She travels to her betrothed planet but during some tours of her new home she comes across Darin , a simple tour guide (or so he says). The chemistry is instant and Mora doesn’t resist the call of it.
But how can this work? A tour guide and apparent past criminal who hardly squeaks by and Mora who is royalty.
A fast paced story of Star crossed lovers and a cliffhanger making me want more.

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Talisman (The Talisman Series Book 1) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Talisman (The Talisman, #1)Talisman by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rowan has a lot on his plate: security firm by day (truly a cover) but under it all a Warrior fighting against a curse that was placed against his family by the Morrigan.
If Rowan can’t find his Talisman (also known as a protector) by his 28th birthday he’s left either becoming a slave to the Morrigan or a rogue warrior fighting for his life… and his 28th birthday is quickly approaching.
Alyssa is an overwhelmed graduate student trying to get through her dissertation on Celtic history. She’s recently had multiple losses including her fiancée just walking out on her and she’s at her wits end, only to come across footprints around her house suggesting she has a intended burgler or stalker. Knowing she needs a security firm she reaches out to Rowans firm but gets so much more than she bargains for… it turns out these two are the answers to one another’s needs and they didn’t even know it.
Rowan discovers secrets hidden from Alyssa and he also discovers who Alyssa is to him. Can Alyssa take on the role necessary to help break the curse of the Morrigan?

This story is full of adult themes and is spicy 50 shades meets Paranormal themes. There is a ton of dialog in some sections but if you can be patient it absolutely enriches the story but can go on in excess at times. This series will be intense and I’m intrigued for more.

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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jackyln loses her husband of 37 years on their anniversary which is shattering all by itself. Deep into her grief she finds evidence of decisions and actions he made that make the loss more intense as he was keeping secrets from her.
As she spirals into grief she starts to make mistakes with bills. Her son recommends she signs a power of attorney seemingly to take some stress off her and to allow him to help.
When he initially reccomends a few days away somewhere peaceful she agrees but when she arrives she knows something isn’t right. This isn’t a weekend getaway at all!
There starts Jacklyns fight to regain her independence and get home to her beloved dog buddy.
This is a great book and the amount of anger I felt for this character was more intense than I was expecting and I was entranced from word 1.
Enjoy the read!

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite PrequelSavage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A prequel that definitely got my attention and now I can’t wait for the series

Riley is a loner, moved around her whole life trying to blend in and con people with her mother to make ends meet finds herself in an elite neighborhood where she most certainly does not blend in.
While out for a stroll in her new town she bumps into Cole who is somehow flipping on every desire for Riley and she Didn’t even know his name.
Cole ever the diligent son is always there for his mom because his father is a giant POS and this causes quite the tension in his household.

As these two start to gravitate in one another’s orbit and you can start to feel the chemistry that will undoubtedly burn the next time they meet you are left on an cliffhanger that makes your jaw drop … Looks like the series comes out in March I can’t wait !

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Revuhiew by Melissa Saxton

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #3)Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

25 years ago a sinister murder took place that no one was able to solve and it seems someone has struck again.
Elizabeth Benoit just had an Appendectomy and is recovering at home on Halloween when everything goes wrong and a murder way too similar to another one in this town comes to light
The characters in this story are well built, the story is well developed and intriguing and keeps you reading and even though this is Book 3 I didn’t feel like I was missing too much by not having read the other 2 though now I will have to go qnd check then out.
Well done mystery Thriller. Happy reading!

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Whispers in the Waters (Blood of the Fae) by Sarah Chilson – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Whispers in the Waters (Blood of the Fae, #0.5)Whispers in the Waters by Sarah Chislon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jessa, a lady in current society lives with her father sisters and Aunt.
After her mothers death she begins to hear whispering and plants talk to her , a sign in her society of “the Fae touch” which will send you straight to an asylum if someone finds out. So Jessa represses these whispers and ignores them as if they aren’t there…
That is until her Aunt has to travel to a border town near the Fae to deal with an old friend and Jessa will have to confront these lingering whispers head on in order to save a town and friends she comes to care a great deal about while traveling with her Aunt.
Is she willing to expose what she can hear and that she may be “fae touched” in order to save others or can she find a way to save others and herself?
This was a fun read Jessa is a quick thinking puzzle enthusiast. The book is also written with dialog reflecting a different time period which really captured my attention.
Definitely worth a download!

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Night Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Prequel) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Night Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation #0.5)Night Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Issac meets a beguiling redhead in a bar while out with his brother and she calls herself Jack.
Issac decides to call himself “Nolan”.

Issac decides to spend his night with this redhead who caught his attention at the hotel and his brother leaves.

The night that follows is Spiiccccy. I won’t ruin your read but it’s a must and the cliffhanger it leaves you on will have you hunting the next books down.

Download it today worth it!

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? by Kim Ann – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade.Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you have little learners this book is for you.
Rhyming story about where pirates my go on vacation and the illustrations were great. My 4 year old kept saying look mommy! Silly pirates! This was nicely done and the phonetics will help all early readers

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Much Ado About Dying (Guardians of the PHAE Book 2) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel (Guardians of the PHAE #2)Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel by Rowan Dillon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We pick up the sequel after the massive bombings. Roisin is our main character who is a powerful healer. A strange reapiratory infection is spreading which has doctors stumped and even Roisin cant heal themfrom it.
If it isn’t enough that extremists want her and all the unhidden dead, old gods start to come out of the woodwork which history says they shouldn’t interact with but the power they can provide is hard to ignore and Roisin will find herself battling a God to save the world.
This was a great sequel, I feel this had less lag than the first and I enjoyed it more. The characters are realistic with flaws and mistakes and real personalities. Their responses to hardship and danger is realistic and sometimes endearing making the characters grow on you quickly. Well done!

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