Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A dying man turns up in the medical dispensary in ancient Egypt that has been opened by Neferet and Bener-ib. After they are unable to save the man’s life , they decide to embark on the adventure of finding out who murdered this man. This is an enjoyable historical fiction cozy mystery.
Planting Hope by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was so moving on so many levels!! I love the stories of redemption throughout this book. Holly returns to home to take over for her grandmother who has been hurt and is in the hospital. She leads a group of children who come from abusive backgrounds as they work to build a garden. Holly gets much more than she bargained for. She may have to decide whether or not to keep running from the violence in her recent past.
Notebook Mysteries Parisian Intrigue by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Loved this next book in this wonderful series. Emma finds herself heading to Paris when a mysterious all expense paid trip is placed in front of her. Emma, Jeremy, Dora and Tim have no idea who wants them in Pais but decide to take the free trip. Soon it becomes apparent that whoever the benefactor is does not have good intentions.
A Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Teachers are all different but one thing makes them the same…they all have a big heart. This is a sweet book about teachers. I feel like it would be a good book for children who are getting ready to head to school for the first time or even those returning for a new school year to read.
Falling Again: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Anthony and Natalie have found that their marriage is in a rut. Can they get the spark back before it is too late? This is a spectacular sequel where we get to see more of the characters we have come to know and love.
People Safari by Feather Chelle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ranger Marco takes a family of deer on an excursion to the world of humans. Baby Fawn discovers that she likes her life in the woods after seeing how humans live. This book was cute and made some great points. I believe children will love this book.
Concert Hall Hit: A Darcy Gaughan Mystery by J.C. Kenney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is my first book by this author but I will definitely go back and read the first book in the series and the books that follow!! When Darcy is accused of the murder of guitarist Derek Tufnell, she decides that she needs to find out who the real killer is. Darcy is the local music store owner but does well as a sleuth. This is not her first murder case.
Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book of poetry was a nice change from what I usually read. The author touches on all sorts of issues we see everyday in our lives. The poems painted pictures for me.
To be a Fae Legend by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Titania is leading her kingdom well. She is entertaining the idea of marrying to help her kingdom. Titania may be the only one who can save her kingdom. Is she the one foretold of? This was a nice return to the Fae realm. I enjoyed this young adult fantasy novel.
REIGN: The Rise of the Lich by Carol McKibben
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Matisse is evil and has been trying to become the immortal Lich. Reign and his band are trying to stop him. Will they be successful? Can Matisse be stopped for good?
Cabin Eight by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Miranda decides to take a break and spend some time alone at a cabin. She is guilty of causing a couple to lose their means of income because she did not heed the rules and did what she wanted to do. Now, she discovers a mysterious company while staying in Cabin Eight. She must fight to escape their clutches.
The Silent Road by S.N. McKibben
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Dan is a truck driver who does not have a license because he cannot read to pass the test. He is suspended and forced to drive with an instructor. He is teamed up with Jake who is a homosexual. Dan does not like this at all. As they drive the miles together, Dan and Jake form a relationship that neither of them expected.
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
CeCe is enjoying life in Buckeye Falls. Her co-worker Evan has caught her eye but he is younger than her. She worries the age difference will be a problem. When her former boss and boyfriend Eric comes back into the picture, things get complicated. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was another great book in this series!! This mystery kept me on the edge of my seat as we follow Emma and Jeremy on more sleuthing adventures. The characters are wonderful and feel like family after following them through 5 books. Looking forward to more.
The Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Jasmine is new at being a criminal. She needs a large amount of money to get life saving treatment that her father needs for his lung disease. When more criminals get involved, it looks like Jasmine will not have the money for her dad’s treatment. This book kept me hooked and I read it very fast. I am looking forward to more books by this author in the future.
A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Princess Zarina wants a dress to remember for her Royal Advancement Ceremony. What she receives is a magical dress. Princess Zarina thinks a lot about herself and not much about those around her. When the kingdom is attacked, she must make some choices that are not all about her. This was a delightful fairytale story.
Chatroom with a View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Troy has lived through rough times growing up. When he witnesses an unbelievable act by his father, everything changes. Once Troy begins getting even with those who have abused him, his ex-girlfriend begins to suspect that the killer gene may be real and Troy may have inherited it.
The Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Sam is young and naive. She moves to LA to pursue an acting career. When she loses her job unexpectedly, she trusts Corey to help her. Her life takes a turn and she must try to save herself. Her decisions have consequences for years to come.
Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Half-Pint is impatient when it comes to waiting to leave the Poop Deck for Pirate school. But, once it is finally time to head to Pirate school, Half-Pint begins to have doubts. This is a cute book that children will enjoy.
The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery by Holly Tierney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When Delilah Crumbworthy buys a bakery in the town of her dreams, things may not be as wonderful as she had hoped. The bakery had belonged to the McArdles but rumors began circulating that they were cutting corners to save moneyand soon they were out of business. Delilah discovers that there may have been more to the story than anyone thought.
Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this mystery/thriller!! Jacklyn Stone is struggling after her husband dies suddenly. When her children suggest she go away for a few days to work on her grief, she goes. She soon discovers that even your children will do evil things for money.
Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A girl turns up dead and takes everyone back to two friends who died 25 years ago. A killer seems to have struck again. As the investigation goes on, it seems this is larger than anyone in this small town would have ever dreamed.
Things are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Caspian has a magic wand that his Grandpa gave him. Caspian’s sister Belinda decides she wants a magic wand too. An earthquake begins and they need to get out of the house.
Whispers in the Waters by Sarah Chislon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is such a good novella to prepare the reader for the series!! Jessa is hiding her true nature from family and friends. But, when the very same are threatened by an unknown person Jessa must decide if it is time to be her true self. This book is a wonderful fantasy book that has mystery to it as well.
Delicious Death by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This mystery has it all…ghosts, royalty and murder. Elinor is supposed to be on holiday when someone attempts to murder the king. She is trying to solve the mystery before someone else does. I loved that this all took place during a cooking competition to see who is the best chef in the land.
Falling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is such a good cozy read. The characters were wonderful and I felt as though I was in Buckeye Falls!! Ginny is returning to her hometown to help her father out as he is set to have hip surgery. Buckeye Falls begins to bring back good memories and Ginny begins to wonder if she were too hasty in leaving everything and everyone for the big city.
The Sneaky Kitten: Invisible Magic Wand Book Four by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A cute book about a boy named Caspian who meets a cat who he names Stuck while playing frisbee with his grandfather. Stuck and Caspian have a few adventures together. Kids will enjoy this read!!
Road to the Mansfield by CB Laurence
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is a page turner that I could not put down!! Road to the Mansfield tells the stories of three individuals who all end up at the Mansfield where their paths cross. This is the first book in the series and I cannot wait for the rest of the books to be released!!
Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
In this tale, we are told the story of the women of Sueno through the eyes of Mercy. The women live sad lives because of the ricer witch La Llorona. Mercy is determined to live her life without the interference from La Llorona.
Soliloquy by Janet Fogg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Erin Meyer is a concert pianist who finds herself living during World War II in German territory. This Historical Fiction book is so well written and kept me glued to the pages. The characters are wonderful. This is a a story of sadness, love, fear, courage and so much more.
