The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
The Woods family is back as we visit New Haven once again. A series of unsolved cases are piling up. Time is running out. This was a good follow up book in this series. Make sure to read The Misery House before diving into this book.
Salt Love: A Summer Romantic Comedy by Marika Ray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I love when novels jump right “into it” and Salt Love didn’t miss a beat. This was the first book I’ve read by this author and I was not disappointed. Straight away I was drawn to the cover art! Quickly I was drawn into the storyline and really instantly fell in love with our main female. I liked that we were able to experience Dec’s perspective too with the alternating narration. Overall, this book had a little bit of everything and was the perfect storyline to kick off my lakeside vacation.
The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Monkey Island Murder: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery (Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Series) by Rosalind Barden. This is such a fun series about a young orphan girl named Sparky. She lives in Los Angeles during the depression and she was formally a street kid but is now living with all kinds of different characters. When her boss is accused of murder Sparky realizes she has to solve the case to save him. With all kinds of craziness happening while trying to solve the murder Sparky puts herself and others in harms way. Will she be able to solve the murder before another one happens? Such a fun mystery for young kids. The writing is so well done I felt like I was living in LA during the depression!
Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Murder by Moonlight is the first book in the Felines of Fairytale Forest series and is a delightful cozy mystery book. the book is told from the point of view of Catherine (Cat) Lyon, a nightshift custodian at the family-run Fairytale Forest amusement park, and Zoe, the leader of one of the groups of feral cats that help to keep the vermin down in the park.
Cat and her co-worker Gloria are shocked to find the dead body of their unpopular supervisor after having been lead there by Zoe, who can talk telepathically to Cat. Several people had motives, including Cat, so she must try to clear her name & figure out who did the murder, with the help of Zoe and the clowder of cats.
It is quite a different take on a cozy mystery, one that is fast-paced and funny, and I found it hard to put down. I will be definitely be getting the next book to see what further adventures they have at Fairytale Forest!
Salt Love: A Summer Romantic Comedy by Marika Ray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Salt Love is a romantic comedy by Marika Ray. Kenna Cugly is having the worst time of her life when she gets the news that her aunt has died. Now Kenna has to go down to Florida while also reeling from having to take a forced sabbatical from work and being served divorce papers from her cheating husband. Fortunately, this trip to read her aunt’s will is the right step in a new direction. Kenna is such a relatable character. Everyone can relate to being at that point where everything is falling apart. This book gives you hope that a second chance is possible for you too. The romance was sweet. I didn’t like Dec at first but he ended up being a great guy and the chemistry between him and Kenna is great. The other characters in this story are great as well. The friendship between Kenna and Liz is perfect. This is a fun book for those who love to see characters remake their lives.
The Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom. This is such a fun kids book filled with scientific experiments. Its a read that would better suit ages 9-12 and could be a fun family read. I read this with my 11 year old nephew and we both enjoyed it. Its about Amanda and her friend Elaine as they investigate mini-mysteries and find out why things turn out certain ways. If you love science and mysteries this book is for you and the child in your life. We really enjoyed it and will do some of the experiments mentioned. This book would make a great gift for a elementary teacher for her class.
Spirit Guide by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Spirit Guide is the third book in the Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries series. Elinor finds herself solving yet another mystery with Tristan. This time the daughter of a baron is missing. When Tristan comes to Elinor for help she is all too eager to help. Unfortunately, The Morpheus Society may have something to do with the missing woman. I enjoyed this installment of the series. The addition of Twyla to the group of Elinor, Tristan, and the others adds some different energy and comedy. The plot is again well-written and engaging, The mystery keeps you guessing. I love the many laugh-out-loud moments. We are getting to see a little bit of movement with Tristan and Elinor which is lovely to see. I like Twyla and Elinor together. Twyla is frustrating but sweet and cares a lot about what Elinor thinks. This was a great addition to the series.
I finished the first book eager for more, and finished this the same way.
Honestly, I love this series and am excited for more.
This picked up right where the first book left off and might be confusing to those that hadn’t read The Misery House.
Kaia is amazing and Allison is so lucky to have a friend like her. But honestly, we knew that in book 1. However, this goes on to show just how great of a friend she is.
I am already ready for book 3!
The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is one of my absolute favorite authors and have read countless books by them. Somehow they knock each and every one out of the park, and this is no exception. There is a magnificent blend of paranormal happenings, wonderful humor, and romance throughout. I definitely laughed loud enough to startle my family multiple times. You will be gripped from the very first chapter because we have to know about the gumball! I’ll never understand how the author writes such short stories without sacrificing quality every time, but you won’t hear me complaining. If you’re looking for a quick and unique read that will make you laugh and feel for each character while getting lost in a vivid world, pick this book up right now! I cannot wait to grab another book by this author because I can’t get enough.
Reviewed by @shannlynn
The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book in The House on the Hill series, and it was absolutely incredible! I love thrillers and being kept on the edge of my seat, so this seemed right up my alley. I fell into my reading groove fairly quickly with the flow of the story feeling natural. It was impossible to put down once I dove in because the suspense was killing me. I had to know what was going to happen! Kaia is an amazing character that is strong and relatable. I highly recommend picking up the first book in the series before jumping into this one as you may end up a little confused without it. I can’t wait to see what this author has in store for us next!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Silent Forest is the second book in The House on the Hill series. I do recommend reading the first book first but you can jump in with this book. Personally I think this book was even better than the first. I was glued to this story and had to stay up for just one more chapter! Again the author writes in multiple POVs which sometimes I don’t like but it really was perfect this time. I felt more connected to each character. I was glad to see this book answered some questions I had at the end of the first book, but left me with more questions! I can not wait to get my hands on the third book! If you like psychological thrillers that leave your heart racing, then go start this series today!
This is an author that Ihave enjoyed listening to from the first audio book. I enjoyed how the narrator pulled me into the story using different tones for the characters. Edward and Lisette are great characters that I really enjoyed. They are strong characters that have great chemistry. This is an easy and entertaining story to listen to. I really enjoy this author and I highly recommend this audiobook.
Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book in the Felines Of Fairytale Forest series. I loved this cosy mystery. It was such a good read that I couldn’t put it down. The authors story was so unique and full of twists that I had keep reading to find out who did it.
I also loved how the author tells the story from the perspective of Cat(human) and Zoe(cat). How they work together using their unique skills to get to the bottom of this mystery was very unique.
Cat works as a janitor at night for Fairytale Forest Amusement park. What started as a normal night took a turn for the worse when the parks resident cats started to act weird and leads Cat and her friend Gloria to a body.
Who is responsible for this murder? What will it mean for the park and the cats who live there?
With Cat fast becoming the main suspect she knows she needs to find the real killer to clear her name so with the aid of Zoe and her fellow felines they work together to find and bring the murderer to justice. Can they succeed?
The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I grabbed this book right up after I finished the first one. And this one just like the first did not disappoint. this was another suspense building book that kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time I was reding. This book does build on from the first book so I highly recommend that you read the fist one, or you will differently be lost for sure in this book. A girl is still missing, A sheriff still not liking the whole situation, danger in every corner, secrets being exposed the maybe should have been left unsaid, and still that darn house. So, if you like not sleeping then I highly recommend this book, but be prepared for suspense, mystery, hatred, secrets, getting mad at somethings, and page turning reading then this is for you.
The Misery House by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was gripping from the beginning, it has this horror like Stephen king which really made me want to read it more. Its flow to the book I really had to focus on because it did get told from different character views but other than that it was very captivating from the beginning. A new family, a house no one visits, a fire where the shop owner and son don’t make it, a sheriff just making assumptions for people he doesn’t like, animals going crazy and change people, mystery lights and so much more. This book had so much going for it that I really couldn’t put it down, I felt like I was there watching the Woods family and everything going on in the town of mystery. This book was filled with edge of your seat suspense, thriller, horror, mystery, lies, truth and some urban legends that get thrown into the mix. I highly recommend this book but read it too close to bedtime, until you like that. Diving into book 2 will be my next thing to do.
By Your Side by Ashley Erin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
How beautiful is this cover ?!
Having been at a funeral the day before starting this read I think emotions were still very high but reading what Adelaide had to go through with her mother in jaw and so called best friend had me sick to the pit of my stomach and what little I knew of her and Scott at the time I think he would’ve been mortified , I’m sorry sorry Adelaide 😭😭🤗
So Adelaide buys an old run down farmhouse in a small town called Williwbrook Lake and yes it’s falling apart but I’m already in love with it and the town 🤣🥰and it seems Adelaide has found her people …. So a few chapters in and already I knew this was going to be one of my favourite reads for the year ! I settled in with a chai latte (Adelaide had he craving for one ) and got lost in a beautiful read
Adelaide is a gentle soul and the town has fallen in love with and it’s mutual she’s really found home and her people and she deserves a second chance at happiness ….🥰
Then there’s little Nora 🐾❣️🐱the little furry feline that steals Adelaide’s heart and I’m a firm believer that the way a person treats an animal speaks volumes of their character and Adelaide has a pure heart , a kind and sincere soul , I’d like to claim her as my new bestie 🥰🤣😉and let’s not forget Kane and Stella 🐾I looked up their breed and they’re huge! But they’re really loveable 🐶🐾🥰
Owen’s bark is worse than his bite he just wants to come across as gruff and uninterested but he’s just a real old teddy bear and Adelaide got under his skin that first day she nearly caused an accident ….. when he allows to help with the renovations he’s always patient with her , he cares about her well being and safety and he’s almost always around when she needs him … if she wasn’t going to take him I was going to 🤣🙈🥰 as much as he wants her he respects her loss and that makes me love him even more , these 2 belong together and I’m sorry she had to go through such a heartache to find her HEA 🥰
The people of Willowbrook are kind , loving , supportive and a tight knit community , friendships are built that last lifetimes , you just want to be a part of them 🥰 can’t wait to visit again 😉
Productivity is Power 2: For Creative, Business, and Other Professionals by Hillary Rettig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is super helpful! I’ve struggled for years with procrastination issues and being unable to finish tasks that are really needing to be done. Not all the techniques work for me but I’ve found a few to be super helpful and make me feel better about myself and get my house and things organized.
Double Delight: The Complete Series by Julie Castle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
this steamy romance was a good read. I enjoyed the characters. The storyline was good. The chemistry between the characters was well written.
How stinking cute of a book!! It was fast paced and a quick read. It was fun, crazy and chaotic and had me laughing throughout the whole book because of the ridiculousness of it. Pure fun! Oh and it has a cigar smoking octopus named Clyde….. This is a short novella of paranormal romance (m/m) with a bit of magic and pure chaos. I haven’t laughed at a book in a long time and I so enjoyed my time reading this book! I am giving this book 5+ stars just because of how it made me laugh and forget about everyday life. Good stuff!
The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Silent Forest is book two of David Kummer’s The House On The Hill Trilogy. David has truly mastered the subtleties and misdirection of any good psychological thriller. Not only that, but the characters are beautifully written, and really make you feel like you’ve always known them. I definitely recommend reading these in order, as the events continue just a few weeks after The Misery House ends. Looking forward to getting my hands on book 3, these cliffhangers are killing me!
The Handshake Agreement by A. Akinosho
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Declan and Anne …. An age-gap romance, Best Friends Older brother, Second Change, Contemporary Romance. This book falls into so many different categories yet all I can say is it is a really good story. I love Anne with all I have in me. She is a fantastic person and wow she has a heart of gold. This book will draw you in and take you along for all the twists and turns and heartbreak, then patch you up with a drama filled HEA. I loved this story and was rooting for Anne and Declan from the first look in the rear-view mirror.
Flying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Lulu, Zanie and Soara are best friends that do everything together – except recess! When it’s time for recess, Soara takes to the skies! She plays in the clouds and she twirls and bounces through the skies. No one else except for her best friends can see Soara when she flies at recess, and she always comes back in time for class…except for the day she follows the butterflies to the meadow. When she hears the recess bell ring, she flies high to see how to return to school, but there are so many schools and kids out for recess. When she spots her friends as they return to class, she knows she has found her way. Beautiful illustrations and a cute, quick, imaginative story for little minds.
The Misery House by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Misery House by David Kummer is the first book in The House On the Hill series, a psychological thriller, with beautiful mixes of horror and suspense. These characters were beautifully written, the setting so real I was practically right there, and the dynamics worked so well everything just fell together like a puzzle. I loved the split POV’s, this authors writing style is immaculate and will definitely leave you paranoid. I’m diving right into book 2 of this trilogy as soon as possible!!
The Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟
The Amanda Mini-Mysteries is an educational, fun, illustrated set of different “science mysteries” as we get to learn along with Amanda and Elaine. Each mystery brings senarios like taste, hearing, sound, light and colors along with other things as Amanda and Elaine (along with myself) want to also learn the “why” things turn out the way they do.
This is a fun collection to read that is very engaging and also to learn new facts, which was neat. I love how the science is incorporated into each of the mysteries that Elaine and Amanda try to learn and solve.
By Your Side by Ashley Erin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
NEW TO ME AUTHOR. Ashley Erin actually had me in tears at one point in this story. That is a feat that not many authors have managed (even though several have tried). This is a very heart touching story and will pull you in quickly and hold you there until you read the last page. I am excited to learn it is just the first book in a series of which I am sure there will be at least 3 books. This first though is quick paced but not so fast that you lose details or events. Yes the Masquerade Ball could have been in more detail but honestly it was perfect for me especially the events after (IFKYK). I loved the writing and the build up of the emotions between the characters. The Epilogue… WOW. LOVE IT!
Oscar and Emmy’s First Christmas: An adorable Christmas story of two kittens enjoying the holidays. Christmas cat book. by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have been reading this book to my kid for bedtime and I have to say they have been absolutely loving them. this one was all about the kittens first Christmas, and every kid loves Christmas. The kittens had gotten into everything like the wrapping, the tree but what cat doesn’t like the tree. My kids were very engaged in this story and loved every minute of it. The illustrations just like the last ones were just as good and went along with the story nicely. Can’t wait to read more of them to me kids.
Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have been reading this book to my kid for bedtime and I have to say they have been absolutely loving them. this book had been written for a child to understand, and this one was all about how to survive a hurricane, and what you should be preparing for. Its about how you can survive and what you need for a storm. This also helped because where I am we’ve been getting lots of thunder and rainstorms lately. The illustrations just like the last ones were just as good and went along with the story nicely. Can’t wait to read more of them to me kids.
Homicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Once you start this book you won’t stop, I had a hard time outing this down. This was a very intriguing and suspenseful books that had me turning pages like my life was in danger. This book was filled with so much from mystery, suspense, romance, and just about everything but of course vampires not included. This book gave me that feeling that I was right there beside every single character, the feeling you get from them is that you have known them for a long time, like longtime friends. They are very well written, and you almost get that feeling of no, they couldn’t have done it, or did they? The way this book was written it was like you’re in there riding along with everyone, that feeling like you’re the fly on the wall. This was a great mystery that had me constantly second guessing myself. I highly recommend this book but be warned you will not be able to put it down till you read the whole thing.
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/137397920-second-glance” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Second Glance (The Serrulata Saga)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1682078667l/137397920._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/137397920-second-glance”>Second Glance</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21380380.A_E_Bennett”>A.E. Bennett</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6625438958″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I really enjoyed this book, the characters the world vividly described really tug at the heart strings and envelop you .<br />Patrick disabled 3rd son of a lower lord has a place amongst the gentry and certain things are expected (marrying for status, continuing the family name, knowing one’s place) and others like being backwards (or homosexual, bisexual or against the regime) certainly punishable by death or ostracization.<br />Isuel son of a lower class sold to the White Riders, magically enhanced warriors, those to protect the realm and stay strong against any struggle, finds himself enchanted by the lordling, his lordling.<br />Patrick finds himself expected to marry but has other feelings and finds his secret life with Iseul.<br />Family feuds, political turmoil, death, struggle and secrets all link together to pull you along the story of secret love.<br />
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Homicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Woah, crazy book. I have never read anything like this. Spooky and crazy, but an interesting read. Ever wonder what happens in a murderer’s brain? This book will explain it in a beautiful but insane way. Be on the edge of your seat, feel discomfort and understanding at the same time. READ THIS BOOK!
