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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter – Review by Rachel Moss

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood: Novella One)Talks Like Thunder by Randal Nerhus
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good read! This book is fiction, but I also feel like with the way some of the events were described that the authors did a really good job researching and historical facts to back up their story. This was an emotional read, and very well written for that. I thought it gave a very good insight into how the native Americans were treated throughout the colonizing. I look forward to reading the second book. This first one was left very open ended and I love to see where the story goes from there.

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Rachel Moss

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite #3)Brutal Days by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good read! While this is technically the third book the series, it’s also the start of new character POVs and could be read a standalone. I would definitely recommend reading the previous books though, because it does help give some background and they were just phenomenal as well. I really enjoyed getting to see more of Damon and dive into his life. He was an interesting character to me in the previous books so I very much enjoyed getting to see this side of him. I absolutely can not wait to read the next book in this series!

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People Safari by Feather Chelle – Review by Rachel Moss

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People SafariPeople Safari by Feather Chelle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute book! It was interesting to see the animals describe what us humans do everyday, and I guess it would be an interesting and different way to teach young children about why we do some of the things we do. The illustrations in this book was also very cute and colorful. I very much enjoyed looking at those! I look forward to reading this book to my daughter when she gets a little older and understands more.

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Obedience (Ties That Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow – Review by Rachel Moss

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ObedienceObedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good book! The circus aspect was very different from what I expected and nothing I’ve honestly ever read before. It was very easy for me to get immersed in this story. My one complaint is that the timelines changed pretty abruptly, so I kept losing my focus during chapters changes. There is a lot of mystery and untold things that take a while to get to the bottom of, and I’m ready to see what happens in book two for sure! This story does end on a cliffhanger, for anyone who doesn’t like that happening.

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Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow! (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rachel Moss

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Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow!: The Real Magic of the BeansFee, Fi, Fo, Grow!: The Real Magic of the Beans by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good little story. I’m not sure how educational it really was, but it was an entertaining story with cute pictures. I loved the illustrations and can’t wait to read it to my daughter one day, if she is interested in stuff like this. This author usually doesn’t disappoint with her children’s books and this was no exception.

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Fiddle and Fire (Hearts of Gold Book 2) by Ariella Talix – Review by Rachel Moss

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Fiddle and Fire: A Steamy Historical MMF Romance (Hearts of Gold Book 2)Fiddle and Fire: A Steamy Historical MMF Romance by Ariella Talix
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This ended up being a really good read! He beginning was a bit slow and I struggled to get into it but once I finally did get immersed I ended up loving it. The spice was spot on, especially for a historical romance which I also happen to love. I don’t feel like anything important was left out, so I say this can be read as a standalone. This a new to me author and I was impressed as far as a first read goes and I’m excited to read more in the future!

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Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis – Review by Rachel Moss

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Foxy TailsFoxy Tails by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good story! I enjoyed it, but as not as much as I really wanted to. The synopsis showed a lot of promise and I was very excited to read this. However, a lot of the names were hard to pronounce and it was difficult for me to keep everything together in my head. I think I had an off reading day, and just wasn’t in the mood for this particular story however. It was very interesting though, and I had a lot of different elements that I haven’t seen in a story before.

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I’ll Love You Tomorrow (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 3) by Julie Navickas – Review by Rachel Moss

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I'll Love You Tomorrow (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy #3)I’ll Love You Tomorrow by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good book! I’ve really enjoyed reading the books in this trilogy, and I’m a little sad for them to be over. I’m not sure which book I enjoyed the most, they were all very enjoyable and great in their own way. This was an emotional, second chance romance that I thought was a really good ending to this trilogy. I enjoyed getting the chance to enjoy this series and I’m excited to read more from this author in the future!

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rachel Moss

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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute read! The lesson about Insects was interesting, and I think it would be helpful for younger children to see how different Insects help plants. The illustrations were very colorful and cute as well. I enjoyed reading this book and I look forward to reading it to my daughter when she gets older.

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Corpse Pixie by Sinister Styx – Review by Rachel Moss

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Corpse PixieCorpse Pixie by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really good read! This author never seems to disappoint and once again I’m proven right with this book. I wasn’t expecting so much to be put in a book this short (less than 100 pages) and I was pleasantly surprised and impressed with what a good story it was. The end seemed to be left open to me, so I’m hoping there’s more to come with these characters. I would love to visit them again!

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A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris – Review by Rachel Moss

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A Curse of Ash and IronA Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was an interesting read! The synopsis sounded really interesting to me so I thought I would give it try. While I enjoyed some aspects of this book, a lot of it fell short for me. I was expecting a more Disney Cinderella retelling and this felt like a mixture of different things to me. I enjoyed the steam punk aspect as well but I struggled a lot with actually getting through this one. Maybe it was just an off reading day but the story didn’t grab me as much as the synopsis did. This is the first book I’ve read from this author and I hope to read more in the future!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Rachel Moss

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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: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good book! I really liked how this duology ended while still setting up some stuff that could happen in the next books in the series. I still think some of the sex scenes were weird because the main female character was still 17 but besides that I enjoyed it. The ending was very thrilling and action packed and even faster paced than the previous first half of the book. I’m glad the secrets from the prequel and the first book were finally revealed in this one. I’m excited to see where the rest of the series goes from here!

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The Sweet Temptations Trilogy (Sinful Delights) by L.M. Mountford – Review by Rachel Moss

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The Sweet Temptations Trilogy (Sinful Delights)The Sweet Temptations Trilogy by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book. I’m not sure if it was a good read or not. If you like very sexy books with mostly spice in the pages then this was fantastic. If you’re looking for more plot and less or no spice then I would say this books wasn’t great. It was very steamy, very spicy, so much so the plot didn’t make a whole lot of sense to me. There were some scenes (that weren’t steamy) that felt slightly disjointed but regardless of that I guess I can say this book did the job it needed to do.

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The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Rachel Moss

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The Romanov HeiressThe Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good book! I thought it was well researched and written as well. It was a very evocative read to me, and I found it very enthralling. It was hard for me to put down and hard to read in some spots. I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I would and I’m glad I took a chance on this one. This is my first time reading this author and I doubt it will be the last!

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The Silent Road by S.N. McKibben – Review by Rachel Moss

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The Silent RoadThe Silent Road by S.N. McKibben
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good read! I actually enjoyed this one a lot more than I thought I would. It had a lot of depth and angst for a shirt book and I honestly wasn’t expecting it at all. MM books aren’t what I typically go to to read but I’m really glad I gave this one a chance! This is the first time I’ve read this author before and I wasn’t disappointed!

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His Forever Muse (The Echo Series Book 2) by C.R. Alam – Review by Rachel Moss

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His Forever Muse (Book 2 of The Echo Series)His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great read! I loved being back in this series and thoroughly enjoyed this book. The book was very well written and emotional at times. I related a lot to Calliope, the female main character, as I have been through similar circumstances in the past and this book held a lot of meaning for me. I highly enjoyed this and can’t wait to see where this author goes next!

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Rachel Moss

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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: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good read! This book picks up a year after the prequel novella and starts basically right where it left off. The sexual tension was insane (even though there was a scene that made me slightly uncomfortable considering Riley was 17 during the scene) and it was just well written to me. This is a bully romance, so besides tension there’s a very scenes that may be pushing boundaries if that isn’t your thing. This book did end on a pretty big cliffhanger. Overall I enjoyed this book and I can’t wait to read the next one!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries Book 5) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Rachel Moss

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries book #5)Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good book! I think each book in this series just gets better and better and it’s hard for me personally to pick a favorite. I really enjoyed this book and especially enjoyed being back with all the antics of Emma and her mysteries. This can be read as a standalone but I recommend reading them in order as some events from previous books gets brought up and it’s just easier remembering the characters that way as well.

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How To Write A Historical Novel And Love It by TL Clark – Review by Rachel Moss

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How To Write A Historical Novel And Love ItHow To Write A Historical Novel And Love It by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really informative read! I have no plans or interest really in writing s historical romance novel but for anyone out there who is I would definitely recommend picking this book up! I thought the advice was really good and seemed informative to me. I took some of the tips that I feel I can apply in my everyday life. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this because like I stated above I’m not planning on writing anything in the near or distant future, but this one didn’t seem like a disappointment to me.

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The Challenger (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Rachel Moss

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The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2)The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good book! This is the second book in a series but to me it felt like a full standalone and I do believe it can be read by itself without missing anything from the previous book. I loved the banter between the two main characters and the spice was really well done in my opinion. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see what this author comes up with next!

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Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Rachel Moss

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Streets of ShadowStreets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good book! This is a YA mystery story, with a hint of romance included. This was an immersive story with characters and a plot that held me throughout while I was reading. This is a new author to me so I wasn’t sure what to expect and I was thoroughly surprised. I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I would. It was a well written story that didn’t seem drawn out to me. I highly recommend reading it, especially if you enjoy these genres and type of story.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Rachel Moss

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Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good read! I really enjoyed all the twists throughout this book and the romance. The characters were fantastic and I was really rooting for them throughout this read. I enjoyed the plot a lot and the story was just incredible. I’m excited to see where this author takes the next book in this series!

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Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rachel Moss

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saving the gingerbread housesaving the gingerbread house by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really cute book! I enjoyed the illustrations a lot, they were very colorful, detailed and beautiful! This is kind of like a retelling of Hansel and Gretel, without the bad-ish ending and violence towards children. I think this children’s book had a good theme in not judging books by its cover? Something along those lines anyway. Either this was a cute book for children and I highly recommend it!

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Rachel Moss

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

This was a really good book! I was drawn in immediately from thr first chapter. The chapters were a little long in some spots that I didn’t like a lot (I’m not a big fan of long chapters and this book 800+ pages) but it honestly felt like it was flying by just because it was do well written. I felt like I was right there in the story! This was a fantastic book and I highly recommend it especially if you’re a person who like LGBTQ+ stories!

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Loretta’s Caterpillar (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rachel Moss

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

This was a really cute book! This author usually doesn’t disappoint and this was no exception. This was a very informative children’s book, with very colorful and pretty illustrations. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story and I can’t wait to read it to my daughter when she gets a little bit older!

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Rachel Moss

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Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really cute read! The I loved the illustrations in this book and the story itself. It was entertaining, colorful and had a really good meaning as well I thought. I enjoyed this immensely and can’t wait to read it to my daughter one day. I highly recommend!

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

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

This was a good read! It felt relatable, and was also well written especially for a novel meant for someone younger. Some parts of this story felt a little juvenile to me, I guess because of age difference but it was still enjoyable. The storyline was cast paced so I felt like I read this one fairly quickly. I’ve read books by this author before and this one and enjoyed them all and this was no exception. I highly recommend reading this book, especially young adults.

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Grace Under Fire (The Anderson Sisters Book 2) by Jennifer Raines – Review by Rachel Moss

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Grace Under FireGrace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good read! This is a contemporary romance with so many emotions, I laughed and cried multiple times while reading this one. I have not read the first book in this series but I didn’t feel like I missed anything, this was definitely a standalone to me. I also haven’t read anything from this author before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised with this one. I definitely hope to read more from this author in the future!

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Lucky Stars by Fantasia Yu – Review by Rachel Moss

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Lucky StarsLucky Stars by Fantasia Yu
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good read! The author was really descriptive in this book, which made the imagery really pop in my head. It was a cute, quick and fun read that I enjoyed because it went pretty fast. This isn’t my typical genre to read so I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. It does end on a cliff hanger and I am intrigued to read the sequel and see where the story goes!

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Rachel Moss

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Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an interesting read. The synopsis and blurb sounded interesting so I was excited to try this one out. It was a lot darker than I was expecting. It kind of turned me off from the story a bit, because while I was expecting some darker themes, this book just a whole other turn I wasn’t expecting and there were no trigger warnings that I personally noticed to prepare for some of the content so that definitely should be a warning for some people. Other than that the story was intriguing and the characters were well written, while very twisted. I did enjoy this book, just not as much as I wanted to pr expected to.

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