What Do the Plants Say? by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Alex is a very creative girl who invents a flower inflator, plant translator and a balloon plant leash. She talks and listens to her plants pop, pop, bop. Love the imagination of this authors characters. Always know it will be a great read when starting one of her books.
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Stay For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’m such a sucker for a second chance romance. This book is number 5 in the series and can be read as a stand alone. ( I wonder if I would’ve liked it better if so didnt know about the characters ) I had a strong dislike for Garrett from the beginning. Here he is living the life he always wanted when a blast from his past is right there in front of him. It’s 10 years later
And now they are expected to work
Closely. Can it be done? Garrett definitely regrets how everything ended. Olivia knows the gang well has known them since before they were a huge rockband.
Garrett spends a lot of time regretting his decisions he made almost 10 years ago. This book had plenty of heat and happy moments. I just dont like the character of Garrett
There are plenty of the same characters in this book as the previous ones.
This is another great book in the series.
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Consigliere’s Revenge: Dark Mafia Romance by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Consigliere’s Revenge Is an exceptional addition to the series. I swear every book is better than the one before it. This book is full of suspense, heat and action.
Izzy is a reporter and one night she’s at the casino when Lorenzo spots her. He knows exactly who she is. She may be there trying to get information for her next story but, Lorenzo knows what needs to be done and decides to show up at her house and have her write stories he approves. He keeps her on a short leash to
Keep her safe but, everything doesn’t go as planned. This was a great book with great characters. Many of which were in previous books and I’m sure will be mentioned in more books. 5 suspenseful stars!
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Unexpected Entanglement by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I thought this book had everything needed to be a good read. There was the long lost sibling no one knew about, the will that showed the property should
Be spilt between the siblings
Including the new one they didn’t even know about. The unexpected attraction between Rowan and Chris. Lots of suspense!!!
I thought this book was perfectly written. Rowan is such a strong character but with Chris by her side to protect her and help her, she is unstoppable. At first Chris seemed to want to get in, see the facts and then get out but he vowed to stay and help and he did just that.
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Where Fire Meets Flame by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is about Riley Scott who is a private detective. She mainly catches cheating spouses so she isn’t looking for love in her life. She meets Tristan Cain at a coffee shop and immediately they are Both attracted to eachother but neither lets their feelings known. However Tristan goes out of his way on his days off to go back to that same coffee shop in hopes of running into her again and again. When Riley’s coworker sets her up on a blind date, it’s one of the firefighters who Tristan is close with so he and Riley get to talking and get to know eachother better. Tristan is a firefighter and rescues her when she needs it. Seeing Riley again after so long, he thinks he’s seen a ghost and then it all makes sense. This book was a great short read. Wish it was longer.
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What Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Another cute read by this talented author. I have read many of these kids books and all of them have been enjoyable and definitely teach some lessons. This one teaches kids about certain insects and plants. Which are good and which are bad for the plant. Another great 4 star read
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Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved every bit of Riley and Cole’s story. I found myself counting the days for this book to be released to Find out just what happens.
Cole is much more than the egotistical jerk his character played.
Both Riley and Cole have tons of baggage and secrets. I mean tons!!!! Cole and Riley really did have feelings for eachother but, Cole found it hard to truly give in to his feelings aside from wanting her because he couldn’t stop thinking about what happened to allow Riley and her mom be there.
Riley is probably one of the strongest characters I’ve read about at such a young age.
The conclusion of Riley and Cole’s story is finally here and so many questions are answered! Tons of suspense…..So so good! Cannot wait to read about the rest of the Elites. Definite 5+ stars!!!
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The Innovator by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Natalie and Grayson know of eachother because Natalie’s new besties are Grayson’s sister and her friends.
Natalie has come to the US for answers. She doesn’t need to work. She’s a very wealthy woman but she’s doing this under the radar to find out answers. Her fathers plane went down and she found out her father purchased a building for her. The building just so happens to be one Grayson is trying to buy for his latest project.
Natalie and Grayson have been in contact thru email / phone calls and Grayson has been giving her the brush off.
These two have ridiculous chemistry and they both know it. When they realize it, they make a deal. Whomever loses, steps back from what they want with the project. When they end up in a retreat with just the two of them, Natalie has a plan….will it work or will Grayson Wu be stronger then she thinks.
There’s alot of suspense and danger looming ahead. Are they ready for what secrets are exposed or what danger is about to come?
Great addition to the series.
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Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading this book to my preschoolers. My little 3 year old actually loves it and has been asking me to read it a few times already. This book is about Maureen ( little Red ) setting off to grandma’s house. She encounters a wolf who tries to delay her from visiting grandma but thanks to her flower identification book it does delay her but she’s able to save the day.
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The Sweet Temptations Trilogy by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This trilogy had a lot of spice to it.
In the first book, Richard and Alice go out and leave their son with the babysitter Rebecca they always use who lives in the same apartment building. When they get home, Rebecca asks Richard to
come up to her apartment to try to
Fix something on her computer. She answers the door in a tiny black robe and as much as he tried to fight the attraction, it was nearly impossible when Rebecca is practically throwing herself at him.
The second book takes place at Richards job. Scarlet ( his bosses daughter ) has a mouth on her and she loves to harass Richard. One day Richard has enough of her and her belittling him. Scarlet is used to dominating everyone and but the tables have been turned for once.
Book 3 was just so so crazy. Somehow Alice ends up helping Rebecca out of a bad situation. Takes her Downstairs to her apartment and Alice lets Rebecca in on a little secret which then Rebecca lets Alice in on a little secret. When Richard gets home he is so confused about what is going on but loves every moment of what is happening.
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Right in Front of You: Volume One: Brinley & Adrian by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely loved this book and can totally relate to Brinley. She and her girls are best friends forever. She ends up moving away and they promise to keep in touch which they do as much as possible. Brinley is all over the place shooting documentaries ever since she was in the Olympics.
She has a stalker that seems to always know where she is and decides it’s time to go back to her hometown of Morris Valley and visit her girlfriends while someone else tries to go to a different location making her think her stalker is with her instead of back with her friends. While staying with friends she meets Adrian who is a tall, dark, muscular rancher who is quite good looking. Both have their eyes set in eachother but, Brin is only visiting. Adrian usually works very long hours on the farm and no one really understands it but Brin definitely gets it because her family has a farm back home. When Brinley’s stalker makes it known that he/she knows where she is, Adrian offers to bring her to the farm which is somewhat further from town and vows to keep her safe.
One night all the girls, Adrian and the guys go out to a bar and think they have a well thought out plan to keep Brinley safe. Adrian doesn’t like the plan at all to use her as bait but decides to go along with it. What could possibly go wrong with about 10 sets of eyes watching one girl in a bright shimmery dress? This book was great. I loved it from beginning to end. I loved the friendship between Brinley and her girls. Great characters, great storyline.
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Just One Time by Samantha Baca
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is about Abby and Nate. Best friends since they were in grade school together.
Abby just turned 40 and she is losing hope to ever find “the one” but her dream was always to be a mother. She could easily go to a doctor and have a procedure done to make it happen or her best friend Nate might even volunteer to help her out. When he offers to be the baby daddy, he is offering to do it the old fashion way. It would be just one time and they could go back to being best friends.
Both Abby and Nate are attracted to eachother more than the other knows.
Personally, I didn’t care for Abby’s character. Nate was probably the sweetest guy and from how he was described he was gorgeous too. Not to mention how he treated Abby. I feel like Abby was just breaking his heart over and over again in the book. Both of them needed to get over it and tell the other how they feel. Will Abby and Nate be able to save their friendship or will crossing the line ruin it forever?
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Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved Savage Lies. There’s so much about this book that’s addicting. I was waiting for this book after the prequel and was so happy when it came out.
I absolutely love Cole and Riley. They are both such strong characters but there both find themselves getting somewhat attached even if they don’t want to admit it to themselves because they hate eachother.
I totally understand how Cole is so against the thought of Raelyn.
I love the friendship Riley is finally able to form with someone and Cassie is perfect for her.
Cannot wait to see what Savage Truth has In store.
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Taming Brooklyn by Charlotte St. Pierre
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Aiden, Gideon, Oliver, Jaxon – The Club Kings Are brothers but not by blood. They grew up together and decided they wanted to be brothers.
One night in one of their clubs Jaxon and Oliver spot Brooklyn dancing and immediately go to the dance floor she is on and dance with her. Things get pretty heated quickly and she flees.
Brooklyn has a past that she can never forget. An ex boyfriend really did a number on her and she still has scars…inside and out to remind her of it.
The club kings show up at Brooklyns job for a meeting about a donation and everyone was surprised to see eachother. Jaxon and Oliver were happier than anyone because now they know who that woman was and how to find her. Brooklyn has no idea who they were and now that she does, she agrees to a dinner with Oliver and Jaxon to talk about the charity event. Aiden “the brains” behind the kings doesn’t trust her and has second thoughts about their donation.
When Brooklyns past comes crashing into her present, the kings vow to keep her safe all while keeping her bed warm.
I thought this book was well written but it was kinda long and wasn’t expecting the book to end the way it did. If I knew it was a cliffhanger, I probably wouldn’t have read it.
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Braving Lily by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Braving Lily was a great 5 star read for me. Lily Tyler doesn’t chase me but when Rhys Jones stands her up, she refuses to let that happen. His mother won a charity auction for a date with Lily and Rhys didn’t even bother to show up!
Rhys is divorced after his wife cheated on him with his friend and he has no time for games. He sees Lily as an attention seeking person and wants no part of it. He finally agrees to have coffee with her and everything takes a turn during their coffee date. They actually set up another date.
Lily is scheduled to leave on a long tour in a few weeks but maybe they can have some fun together without any labels until then. Everything goes good until, it doesn’t. Rhys carries some baggage and always feels like he’s not enough. What will happen when all their cards are laid out on the table and they are both honest with eachother about their feelings? I thought the book was well written. Loved the characters and especially loved how Lily was with Sienna and any other fan she meets.
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His Protector by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
His protector is a book about a candidate running for President of the US. Jack is a great guy who everyone loves and is married with a child on the way. A botched attempt on his life kills his wife and unborn child leaving him alone and heartbroken. When he becomes president, the attempts don’t stop and his secret service team works very hard to keep him safe. The head of his SS detail Ginger and Jack become very close over the years and have both gotten Feelings for eachother but, Ginger takes a step back knowing, she cannot keep him safe and protect him while in a relationship with Him.
I thought the book was well written and the characters were well liked but, I felt like it took way to long to get anything between Jack and Ginger.
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Shameless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Definitely a fan of this author. I thought this book was well written and so enjoyed it, I felt like there was something kissing though. I liked the characters, I feel
Like the book just moved to fast.
I feel like Walt and Elyse didn’t really have anything leading up to New Year’s Eve. With all of that being said I did enjoy reading this book.
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Ruthless Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is the whole package. There was nothing missing. I absolutely loved it from the very first page. When these two characters come face to face they’re no denying anything. The Hawkes are being put in charge of keeping Mina and her daughter safe from a credible threat.
Everyone falls for Mina and Viv right away. Especially Isaac.
Cannot wait to see where else the author goes with this series. Looking forward to more
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Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I don’t even know what to write here about the book. I loved the book from the beginning to the end and was hoping it wasn’t over as soon as it. This has jumped
To one of my Favorite books in 2023 so far. It was that good. Cash and Hollis are just perfect
For eachother. This book had it all. The joking, the tricks, the hidden feelings that are dying to bubble over. Hollis knows when Cash stalks towards her,‘there’s no getting away. I love how Hollis helps Cash but one question I still
Have is WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? cannot wait for the next book. 5+ stars for sure
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saving the gingerbread house by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I am a fan of this author and her children’s books she puts out. This one is just as
Good as the others I’ve read. This is a story of Hansel and Gretel and how they helped the witch when all the animals were eating her house she was hoping to win a contest.
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Cry Baby by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Noah Pierce is one of the Pierce brothers but he’s the quiet grumpy one. He pretty much stays to himself and works more then anything. He loves his life and wouldn’t change it for anything…by choice anyway.
When Noah’s long time best friend passes away I expectedly he is granted custody of her infant daughter Amelia. Noah doesn’t know the first thing about having a 7 month old baby loving with him and needs major help. His brothers come together to try to help
Him as best they can. One of his brother Seth along with his sister in law Victoria stop to pick up Amy on the way. She’s like a baby whisperer when it comes to Amelia. Noah offers her a job as Amelia’s nanny for a few months until she goes back to school and they can reach Amelia’s grandparents.
Noah and Amy spend alot of time together but Noah is very hot and cold. Amy is great for
Both Amelia and Noah. She pushes Noah to do things he might now do if it wasn’t for her. Amelia loves Amy and Amy loves her as if she was her own child. They all seem
To fit into their roles great until that one night Amy and Noah are on a date and Amelia gets sick.
A lot is said and a lot happens that night. Will Amy ever be able to get over what Noah says that night? I thought this book was well written and cannot wait for more of the Pierce brothers.
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The White Knight Cowboy Stacy-Deanne by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I thought this book was straight to the point. Lovely Jo is the maid of a wealthy family. When her boss is found dead, everyone blames her and she is on the run. This is set in the old Western times. An African American maid accused of killing her rich white boss. She knows she cannot be found or it will not be good. Will the one person she goes to for help, risk it and help her or turn her in?
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Hot For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I thought this book was well written. This is the first book I’ve read by this author. The story about Adam and Cristy started when Cristy was invited to tour with the guys of Balefire.
Everyone seemed to welcome her with open arms especially Adam. The two of them hit it off right away and flirted like crazy. Adam isn’t like one of Cristy’s usual hookups during a tour. He had real feelings for her and she for him.
Cristy had a horrible past that no one would ever want to even think of let alone endure. The things she was subject to is disgusting. All at the hands of people who were supposed to protect her. Even with Cristy’s past, she is still the life of the party and knows how to have an awesome time no matter what she does.
While Adam and Cristy get closer and closer, Cristy’s past comes looming and she is scared of all the what ifs. Will Cristy let the boys of Balefire help her or will she do what she does best when the going gets rough and RUN?!?!
This was a very good read.
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Absolution by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was a rollercoaster from page 1 to the VERY END! I loved it all.
Dominic Price was absolutely Inlove with his girlfriend, Juliana Rutherford. They were from different social circles. Juliana was a rich princess and Dominic was working at country club where her family attended. They had a great relationship and her father hated it and went as far as having Dominic fired.
One night after the couple gets into an argument, Juliana goes missing. Of
Course Dominic is blamed and even get charged with her disappearance. He vows as of that day, he will do everything in his power to get even with Juliana and her dad thinking they set him up.
Many years later, Dominic has done very well for himself. He doesn’t have to want for anything. He’s got everyone and anyone he will ever need In his pocket.
When Whitney Greene shows up looking exactly like Jules, he hates her and tries anything he can to stay away from her but she is always there. She has some information for him but being she looks
So similar to Jules, he cannot even speak to her without getting angry. She even shows up at one of his private parties and he goes so far to embarrass her. Only she is not Jules. She is Whitney. I don’t even know what to say except you need this book. Who is Jules, who is Whitney, where did Whitney come from and why? Better yet, what happened with Jules and where is she. This book was such an emotional rollercoaster with so many things that you don’t expect. Grab your copy today!
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Evan: A Steamy Billionaire Workplace Contemporary Romance by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved book 1 In This series. Jake was an amazing character. The friendship between these men are what every person hopes to have. I didn’t think I’d find another one of these men that I’d fall I love with like I did with Jake. Well now it’s Evan’s turn. And he’s just as lovable as Jake was. He’s a silent partner with Kayla and the chemistry between Kayla and Evan is ridiculous!! Everyone can see it except them. Or maybe they don’t want to see it because they don’t want to take a chance and ruin both their friendship and business relationship. It’s Evan’s turn to have a few horrible blind first dates.
Loved this book as much as the first and cannot wait for CADE!!! Literally dying for Ryker’s book also.
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Hit on You by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Luke and Nikolai were a couple until one
Night Luke tan and never looked back. She is such a strong character and I loved that about this book. Nikolai however, knew where alike was all along but was giving her the space she needed. One night when Luke is leaving work she ends up hearing / seeing something tragic and she freezes. Now someone is out to get her but, who could it be? Nikolai makes his presence known to her and vows to protect her at all costs. His mafia connections and alpha tendencies help him almost always get what he wants. He wants Lu and doesn’t plan to
Let her go after the truth is revealed. Will
Nikolai be able to keep Lu safe? Will Lu take Nikolai back after running from him and never looking back? This was a fairly good read by an amazing author!
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Throwing the Curve by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I can honestly say from the first page I was Inlove with this read. I loved the characters so much and who doesn’t appreciate a good real
Romance book. Peyton started dating a married man without knowing it. When she was at a team party realized it she left…with Ryan. Ryan and Peyton really disliked eachother from the minute they were introduced however, he took her home and now that some people think they are a couple, they must play the part.
They spend a lot of time together and really
Get to know eachother.
I can’t even begin to write how
Good this book was. I cannot wait for more. This book was a breath of fresh air and I was able to finish it within a little Over a day. Was so hard to put it down.
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Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Riley and her mom are in a new town once again….for a job or for a break? Riley chooses to take a stroll
Down the beach where she sees a house having a big party with tons of kids her age so she goes right in like she belongs there when she runs into Cole and tries to lie to
Him about who she is but, she didn’t get far. He kisses her to prove something to her and that kiss Cannot be forgotten by him or her.
Cole’s parents are having issues and it seems
Cole is the only one of the sons who actually
Care and try to help his mom.
Riley starts trying to gather information about Cole but not for a job….because she wanted to know more.
That ending though…wowzer!!! This has the potential to be a great series. Cannot wait to see what happens!!!!
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The Golden Garza by S. Ann Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the 2nd book I’ve read In this series. These Garza boys!!! Wow.
I don’t even know where to begin. Soleil comes to
Visit her best friend and they end up staying at her brothers house. Soleil and Tripp have been seriously been into eachother for years but neither had any idea. The first night Tripp returns home and finds a woman in his bed, he thinks it’s Maggie causing Soleil to
Almost get what she wants more then just about anything.
The guys at Red Cage take on big cases and they charge a lot of
Money. I really
Like how all the guys all have totally different personalities. Soleil needs help and she cannot afford to pay them but, luckily
For her, that doesn’t seem to be a problem. When the Garzas care about you, you will be protected. There’s a lot going in on this
Book, definitely suspense, and some steam. I loved how this book was written and just flowed so
Easily. Loved the characters, and loved the friendships. Aside from this book, over read True Garza but might have to go back and read the others. I’m still trying to figure out Guy’s story!!
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Vaughn’s Xena by M.I. Rosegold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I don’t even know where to start. This book had a lot of heat. I thought the book was quite long. Did not expect it to end the way that it did.
I liked the book mostly. The way Vaughn spoke to Xena sometimes really annoyed me. I get what the author was trying to
Do but it seemed a bit much….to much in my opinion. Then the turn of events….wow! I feel like the book could’ve ended like 30 pages sooner. With that being said I cannot wait for the next book to see what happens.
I liked most of the characters in the book for
Most of the book until the end and saw how some people can really be.
Personal feelings aside, the book was well written, there is ALOT of graphic scenes. Usually I dont care but id say out of like 400 pages, at least 350 of it was some sort of BDSM / sexual scenes.
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