Her Blackened Heart by Isra Sravenheart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Her Blackened Heart (The Blackened Series Book 2) by Isra Sravenheart was a great continuation to the first book. I really enjoyed the story, the perspective felt really original. I love Lady Isra and Astrid, they’re such unique characters. So much happens but it is well organized and easy to follow. I loved all the twists and turns.
The Patience of Karma by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
THE PATIENCE OF KARMA (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery #5) by Cynthia Hamilton was a great read. I loved the depth of the characters. I enjoyed the multiple plot twists. The pacing was well done and the attention to detail was great. I cannot wait to see what the next case will be.
Reign The Larussio Legacy by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reign (The Larussio Legacy Book 3) by Via Mari was such an emotional rollercoaster ride. It felt like so much happened that I was flipping to get to the next scene. The steam and drama were all there and kept me glued to the pages. The pacing and storytelling was phenomenal. I loved the ending!
The Saint of Liars by Megan Mackie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Saint of Liars (The Lucky Devil series Book 2) by Megan Mackie was a good dystopia read. This is the second book in the series and I enjoyed it just as much as I did the first. The world was fantastic and well written. Rune and St. Benedict were very well developed and I loved them! This was definitely a page turner that I did not want to put down.
Heartbreak Rebellion by Mina Chara
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Hero High: Heartbreak Rebellion (Hero High Collections Book 2) by Mina Chara was another great read in the building series. I love Friday and seeing her character develop and grow was really great to experience. We’ve been there from the beginning and at this point the experiences are getting darker and aren’t as much fun. There are still questions left to answer but you do get a lot in this as well. I really enjoyed the world and the complexity of media influence in what people perceive.
Tompkin’s School For The Dearly Departed by Tabi Slick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Tompkin’s School: For The Dearly Departed (A Supernatural Academy Trilogy Book 2) by Tabi Slick was an interesting paranormal read. I really enjoyed the development of Kain and Izara throughout this book. I loved getting to see more of the history and the attention to detail was great for further world building. I thought the pacing was great, I didn’t feel rushed or dragged down in any way. I cannot wait to see what happens in the third book and to get all of my questions answered!
Distant Heart Sounds by Kate MacInnis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan Series Book 1) by Kate MacInnis was a quick and fun read. I really enjoyed the plot and character development. The sense of humor was really well done. I felt like I was right there with Morgan as her world had a dramatic change. I loved the paranormal element, it was handled very well and felt unique to the story.
Road Tripped by Manda Mellett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Road Tripped (Satan’s Devils MC Utah #1) by Manda Mellett was a good motorcycle club read. I enjoy the genre and really enjoyed wrapping up some previous questions. Like the other books, it’s really easy to dive into, not for the faint of heart if you haven’t read the genre. I enjoyed the pacing and plot points. Would definitely recommend!
I’ll See You Again by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’ll See You Again: A Scottish rock star, standalone opposites-attract romance (Reigning Hearts Book 4) by K.G. Fletcher was such an emotional read. I loved the romance, Nicky and Mac were wonderful. My soul was grabbed and I could not put the book down. The pacing and plot was also very well done to grab you. I cannot wait to read what’s next!
Composed: An Ash Park Novel by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Composed (An Ash Park Novel Book 8) by Meghan O’Flynn was another exciting read. I love a good mystery and my favorite part of crime shows is when one crime relates to another in another episode. Reading from Detective Petrosky’s point of view is like a multiple episode serial killer. I absolutely love all the details and twists and turns. I will probably be on edge for the next couple of days but this book is a book hangover and a half.
House of Illusions: A Dark Fantasy Romance by Pippa J. Frost
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost was a well written fantasy read. I loved the small details and descriptions. I felt like the world was built in front of me. I love the magic elements. Valentina was a strong character, I loved her determination to have a better life.
The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes was an intriguing historical read. While not my usual cup of tea, I found the book pulled me in on a journey. I enjoyed the attention to detail and descriptions. It really solidified the world for me as I was reading. I cannot wait to read more!
Build-A-Book Workshop by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Build-A-Book Workshop (The Literary Handyman Book 2) by Danielle Ackley-McPhail was a really enlightening read. I am not a publisher nor will I be one in the future but I am a reader and curious about the process. I found the definition of terms super helpful at the beginning. There was a clear understanding of what was being discussed. I also loved the discuss of personal experiences.
A Duke Never Forgets by Bianca Blythe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A Duke Never Forgets (The Duke Hunters Club Book 3) by Bianca Blythe was a funny romantic read. I enjoyed the banter between the family. The historical aspect added to the story and was a great addition. I loved Genevieve, such a strong and dutiful character. She works hard to see the positive of her situation. I loved all the details and character development. The plot kind of reminded me of While You Were Sleeping, I really enjoyed the story.
Falling for the Texan by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 2) by Nicole Flockton was a cute romantic read. I love this family series. Gianna was fantastic, I loved gumption and strength. I love a head strong female lead. I loved Tyler for his determination to get things done on his and not take advantage of his family name. These two together were like fireworks and I enjoyed seeing them fizzle out and come together in the end.
The Trouble with Paradise by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Trouble With Paradise (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery Book 4) by Cynthia Hamilton was a great read. Two murder mysteries that provided a lot of insight into the characters. I loved Madeline’s perspective, she painted a very vivid thought process and was definitely great to see come back into the workforce after what she endured. I am a huge fan of true crime and this checked every box. I did not want to put it down.
Her Blackened Soul by Isra Sravenheart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Her Blackened Soul (The Blackened Series Book 1) by Isra Sravenheart was a fun read! I really loved Lady Isra she was fantastic! I got a Wicked feel reading from the eyes of the villain. I loved the plot and characters. I did not mind the pace, definitely worth the read. I cannot wait to continue on this journey and see what happens next.
Center of Gravity by Isabella Cassazza
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Center of Gravity (An Ice Tigers Hockey Romance Book 2) by Isabella Cassazza was a cute romantic story of two people from different worlds colliding. I loved Emilia from the beginning, she is so relatable and her insecurities were well written. Matt was also an easy character to love, he has been burned before and has his walls a mountain high but things are looking to change. I loved this HEA read and did not want to put it down. I felt like this was the cute read I needed to get through the week.
The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham was an interesting historical read. I had some trouble getting into the story but found myself picking it up time and time again. The writing was well done and the character development felt authentic. I loved the little surprises that came up now and again. I did not see the story going in the direction that it did. While not being my normal genre to pick up and dive into this was definitely worth the read!
One Hot Texas Summer by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
One Hot Texas Summer (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 1) by Nicole Flockton was a cute romantic read. I definitely felt happy Hallmark vibes, the small town romance. I enjoyed the plot and pacing of the story. Kally and Tate were well written and I definitely felt the development as the story continued. I can’t wait for the next book!
In the Arms of Morpheus, a Speculative Romance by Gaia B. Amman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In The Arms of Morpheus: A Speculative Romance (Antiheroes Series Book 2) by Gaia B Amman was a romantic mysterious read. I loved the intricate plot, I felt like I was really on my toes while reading it. I loved Tasha from the get go, so is so grounded in her way of life that you can’t wait to see her develop. Josh got off on my bad side but overtime grew on me. I enjoyed the pacing and the story telling was just fantastic. I felt all the emotions at the right time.
The Princess and The Pit Bulls by Jody Lynn Daniels
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Princess and the Pit Bulls (The Fairy Tale Series Book 4) by Jody Lynn Daniels was a cute romantic read. I loved the quick romance, it was well written and fun to read. I loved Chloe and Sebastian, they were an adorable couple. I enjoyed the details and plot. I cannot wait to read more by Jody Lynn Daniels.
The Wandering Isles, A Crown of Stones Novella by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (The Crown of Stones Novella Series Book 1) by C. L. Schneider was a fantastic continuation of the Crown of Stones trilogy. I loved the suspense, the magic, and mystery involved. Ian and Jarryd were very well developed and strong characters. I loved the attention to detail and story telling, another great read!
Fall by A.K. Morgen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
FALL: The Ragnarök Prophesies: #2 by A.K. Morgen was an intense emotional read. I loved the attention to detail and care of character development. The world was well developed as well, I loved the imagery. It made it easy to immerse myself in the story. This book has a little bit for everyone; action, inner turmoil, and mythology.
Holiday Hunks-St. Nick’s Christmas Wish by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
St. Nick’s Christmas Wish (Holiday Hunks Book 7 – Hot Hunks-Steamy Romance Collection Book) by Tamara Ferguson was the Christmas read I needed this July. I loved Nick and Emma, they were perfect for each other. I enjoyed the way the story and characters developed. I loved that I never felt too overwhelmed with the story, the pacing was perfect. I did not want to put this book down!
Wrapped Up In You by Erin Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wrapped Up In You by Erin Bevan was a super cute Christmas read! I needed the levity of the book. I am a huge Christmas fan and Christmas in July definitely worked for me. I loved the romance and the chemistry between Logan and Jenny. The plot and pacing was great too, kept me moving forward without any awkward pauses.
The Divided Twin by M. Billiter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2) by M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas was a deep and emotional read. I felt connected with the characters. The twins and David stood out as their own people. I felt super emotional and worn out after finishing the book. I found the twists and turns well laid out. A really good read.
Rebecca Steele Finding the Dream by Joanne Patterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
REBECCA STEELE FINDING A DREAM (REBECCA STEELE SERIES BOOK 2) by JOANNE PATTERSON was a sweet and fun read. I loved Becky, she is independent and unique. I loved the plot and small twists and turns throughout the story. I enjoyed the pacing it felt like a more relaxed read. I did not want to put this book down, it was a great book to escape into.
Tompkin’s School For The Extraordinarily Talented by Tabi Slick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Tompkin’s School: For The Extraordinarily Talented (A Supernatural Academy Trilogy Book 1) by Tabi Slick was a good teen supernatural read. I loved the teen angst and mystery! The paranormal was a good addition. I enjoyed the plot and look forward to the next book! There is so much more to discover going forward.
The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race was a romantic and wholesome read. I loved Melinda and Adam’s chemistry. Both seemed like independent and self sufficient individuals. That air and none of the games was super refreshing. I enjoyed the pacing and thought the story was well thought out. I had fun reading this in one go over the holiday weekend.
