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Homicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee – Review by Callie Luna

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Homicidal InnocenceHomicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Homicidal Innocence is full of twists and turns that you won’t see coming! I love that the perspective changes from X (the murderer), Maya, John, and Cole. Even with reading the perspective of X I still could not figure out the murderer in the end and was shocked. The ending left me wanting more (in a good way!). Maya is a nanny for a wealthy family in Diamond Valley and unlike most nannies she is there for Benji (her charge). John is a single father taking care of twins that has yet to find the right nanny. Cole is a police detective working on figuring out who X is. With X killing and taking nannies around Diamond Valley, Cole has his work cut out for him. The characters are all well thought out. There is a lot of spice and romance in this book but also depictions of violent acts. If you like murder mysteries, being in the murderers’ head, and spice then you’ll love Homicidal Innocence!

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Callie Luna

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder by Moonlight is a cozy murder mystery with an amateur sleuth and a bit of magic. Catherine Lyon works at Fairytale Forest (a theme park in South Carolina) as a night shift custodian. One night she is lead by Zoe (one of the feral cats) to a dead body at the front of the park. With the help of Zoe (and the other felines) Cat is determined to find the murderer and clear her name. I love that the viewpoint switches between Cat and Zoe. I always find it intriguing to be in the head of an animal and it was expertly achieved. The clues keep you guessing with all the twists and turns. I look forward to reading the next book in the series!

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Second Glance: A Serrulata Saga Romance Novel (The Serrulata Saga) by A.E. Bennett – Review by Sarah King

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Second Glance (The Serrulata Saga)Second Glance by A.E. Bennett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Should who you love matter? In the realm, it is forbidden for a man to be with another man. But, for Lord Patrick Upsur and Commedant Isuel, that is where they find true happiness. But will their connections and care for ea h other be enough to withstand all it much face?

This, the book was the first by Bennett I have read but won’t be the last. It was well written. It keeps you engaged and wanting to see what happens next. I would recommend it to others.

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Stout of My League (Love on Tap Series) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Kerry Carr

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Stout of My League (Love on Tap #4)Stout of My League by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in the Love On Tap Series. I would recommend reading these books in order as there are bits of information from the other 3 books in this one and that maybe spoilers if you haven’t read them in order.
Once again we are transported in the small town romcom. There are so many elements at work to create such a wonderful story, there is family drama, forced proximity, a forbidden romance and 4 very over protective brothers.
This is Lynn and Joey’s story.

Lynn and Joey have a chemistry that neither could deny, however with Joey holding back on the truth their romance is over before it begins.
However fate has another plans and when Joey appears in Lynns life after that old spark reignites.
But with 4 very protective brothers and other forces working against their relationship do they even stand a chance?

I loved Joey and Lynn. They were so well written and relatable. Lynn’s frustration at her over protective and intefereing brothers really made her real for me. This is a enjoyable read with moments that made me laugh.

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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Kerry Carr

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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Book 3)Wasabi by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Evil Sushi series. These books can be read as standalone however for me personally I would read them in order so you can completely appreciate this story. This is a really thought provoking story about the end of the world and how it could possible look.
Aileen and the survivors are still fighting to survive in a world that they no longer understand. With mutants and now killer plants making the world dangerous they also have no food or supplies they need to survive.
With the remaining survivors and the governments elite through conspiring against each other no one stands a chance.
When Aileen and Rod start to lose friends constantly they have a decision to make. Does the human race stand any chance of survival or should they just cut their loses and leave the world to destroy itself.

This is a thought provoking read and makes you think about what could happen if we continue to treat our world the way we are and disrespecting mother nature. Could we be heading towards another complete reset?

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Amber Howard

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Five Tries to Get It RightFive Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an emotional journey and a great story of friendship. Starting over is rough. Having your life turned upside down and navigating a new reality can weigh heavily on a person. I loved that Kate and Lydia had each other to help deal with the new challenges they faced. Definitely a good read.

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by Amber Howard

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1)Trusting Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a sweet story about finding love again. I smiled while reading most of the story. The chemistry between Tess and Ryan jumped off of the page. Like all relationships their’s hit a bump in the road. Learning to trust again after having your heart broken is always tough. Definitely a great lesson in the novel.

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Whiskey Throttle (Moto X Series Book 6) by Brooke May – Review by Sarah King

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Whiskey Throttle (Moto X #6)Whiskey Throttle by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was an emotional Rollercoaster that keeps you turning the page. Parker has emotional trauma from childhood that influences the choices he is making now. Realizing he isn’t in a good place after hitting rock bottom, will Parker be able to process and cope with his past before he loses everything that matters to him?

I would recommend this book to others.

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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Amber Howard

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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Book 3)Wasabi by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This didn’t end like I thought it was going to lol. If you thought anyone was going to have the satisfaction of revenge. You’d be wrong. On the other hand. It’s a great doomsday story. People v. Nature. What happens when we ignore the warning signs that nature is tired of us taking advantage and treating it poorly? How do we survive when the very thing we depend on to live turns against us? Wasabi definitely gives the reader a lot to think about. Hopefully we won’t make the same mistakes.

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Sashimi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Amber Howard

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Sashimi (Evil Sushi #2)Sashimi by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sashimi was a great continuation of Evil Sushi. I liked how it showed all aspects of human nature. Arrogance in thinking we can outsmart and power over everything else, the will to survive, jealousy, grief, etc. I was truly surprised by Sally’s actions this time around. But it goes to show you that everyone is capable of the worst things possible. Aileen coming to terms with her brother predicament and doing what she thinks is best was great. I think if anyone survives this thing it’ll be her, Ned and Rod. The general is ridiculous. This was an entertaining and quick read. I can’t wait for the next part.

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Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Opposite Day for DinopotamusOpposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom

Opposite Day for Dinopotamus is a children’s book that children ages 4-8 can enjoy. Opposite Day for Dinopotamus is a cute children’s book that children learn about opposites. Whatever the teacher says the children have to do the Opposite. My son and I are huge fans of this author and we’ve read them all atleast twenty times. I highly recommend reading this book. We can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Homicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee – Review by Kerry Baker

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Homicidal InnocenceHomicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a gripping thriller that had me on the edge of my seat the whole way through. In fact, I was probably like that from the moment I read the description. I just had to read this story and find out what was going on.
The author takes you on such an intense but well craft journey. There are so many twists and turns thrown in that I never knew where it was going to end up. I became really invested in the characters and I think a large part of that is because of the multiple POV. It allowed you, as the reader, to experience things in much more detail and added to the overall suspense. This is an incredible story and, if all her books are like this, I cannot wait to discover more.

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Rose McCaskey

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was the second book to The House on the Hill series. It picks up exactly where Misery House ended. It keeps you guessing what will happen next. It gives a lot of answers to questions from the first one but it also adds a ton more. Looking forward to reading a 3rd installment.

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The Misery House (The House on the Hill Book 1) by David Kummer – Review by Rose McCaskey

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The Misery House (The House on the Hill, #1)The Misery House by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“The House on the Hill watched me. It observed without a sound as I exited the front door.”

Suspense, mystery, and Thriller in one. When a business is burned down and bodies found inside followed by a disappearance people in the small town of New Haven are looking for answers. This was part Thriller about a possible arsonist and murderer and part ghost story. It was enjoyable even if the ending left you with a multitude of questions.

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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Finn Cunningham

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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Book 3)Wasabi by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wasabi is book 3 and the last, in C.A. King’s phenomenal Evil Sushi Series. I want to start off by mentioning how much I loved the cover design, the color scheme is perfect, and the overall feel is super ominous which was honestly a great decision considering the contents! I dove right into this after reading Sashimi, and I’m letting you know I wholeheartedly devoured this masterpiece in just one sitting! All three of these books really make you stop and consider what it is we’re really doing to the environment and I really think that’s important. I’m sad it’s the last in the series, however moving forward, I’ll be getting my hands on any C.A. King book I can find! I definitely adored this series, and I recommend reading them all, in order!

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Sashimi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Finn Cunningham

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Sashimi (Evil Sushi #2)Sashimi by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sashimi is book two in C.A. King’s Evil Sushi Series. I knew the moment I picked this up it was gonna be full of more suspense, mystery, and dystopian horror, and boy was I blown out of the water! King has created such a truly unique series, that will absolutely keep you on the edge of your seat all the way through. Whoever thought the world would be depending on fisherman?! An absolutely gripping read, I’m diving right into book 3, Wasabi, and i think you should too!

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Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Rita White

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What a great first in the series! This is my first book by this author, and I am really impressed. I love how the author came up with the name of this book. Libby almost burned her house down the first day of being there by her toaster. The fire department shows up, and Zach, a fireman, gets her out of the house, and this is when it starts. The chemistry is definitely there, and Zach is in love from the beginning, but Libby has a lot of emotional baggage from her life with her mother and her many men. Libby doesn’t trust love and is totally scared of it. This book has just enough spice, but boy, could the author really spice this one up if she wanted to. I rate this book as a 4.7, but that’s not an option on this platform. Can’t wait for the next book in this series!

The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/212422057-the-book-of-fears” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1714564401l/212422057._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/212422057-the-book-of-fears”>The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/49546539.K_S_Gantt”>K.S. Gantt</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6620032847″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
While some phobias are weird and we may find them ridiculous they are very real. This took me back to the Scary Stories collection of my childhood but with more details to creep you out. While this book won’t keep me up at night it was still enjoyable. Each story dealt with a different phobia someone was trying to over come and some were relatable. I liked that these were short stories and each just enough details for the reader to get an idea of what was happening without being too drawn out.
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Second Glance: A Serrulata Saga Romance Novel (The Serrulata Saga) by A.E. Bennett – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/145631184-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/1682924106l/145631184._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/145631184-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/6620000409″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Lord Upsur and Commandant Iseul embark on a forbidden relationship after a chance encounter. Both men have a lot to lose but staying away from one another is out of the question. Will their love be able to survive all of the hardships? Even though this wasn’t a very long book it had substance with a well developed plot and characters. I haven’t read any of the other books related to this story but I will be checking them out.
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By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake Series) by Ashley Erin – Review by Hannah Porter

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By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake, #1)By Your Side by Ashley Erin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Can I say this book definitely gave me Nicholas Sparks vibes as I read it and I love that author so you know I devoured this lickity split lol and so will you. Also you might want to grab a tissue or two lol . By Your Side is the first book in the Willowbrook Lake series by Ashley Erin. This author has crafted a heartwarming tale between the main characters Adeline and Owen. The small-town charm this author has vividly built with well-developed characters that were weaved together perfectly. Through love, friendship, personal growth you’ll definitely love the journey this authors storytelling will take you on🥰 I know I did. I am looking forward to Raelynn and Cameron’s I can’t wait!

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By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake Series) by Ashley Erin – Review by Hannah Porter

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By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake, #1)By Your Side by Ashley Erin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Can I say this book definitely gave me Nicholas Sparks vibes as I read it and I love that author so you know I devoured this lickity split lol and so will you might a tissue or two. By Your Side is the first book in the Willowbrook Lake series by Ashley Erin. This author has crafted a heartwarming tale between the main characters Adeline and Owen. The small-town charm this author has vividly built with well-developed characters that were weaved together perfectly. Through love, friendship, personal growth you’ll definitely love the journey this authors storytelling will take you on🥰 I know I did. I am looking forward to Raelynn and Cameron’s I can’t wait!

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Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Christie Mitchum

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Opposite Day for DinopotamusOpposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a great book to teach “little ones” about opposites!

Dinopotamus has an adventurous day at school…it’s “Opposite Day!” Wickstrom has created a great way to teach opposites to children. The illustrations are engaging, and the story keeps children’s attention. It isn’t your average book about opposites. It really makes children think, but it is also a fun book to read.

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Oscar and Emmy’s First Christmas (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Christie Mitchum

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Oscar and Emmy's First Christmas: An adorable Christmas story of two kittens enjoying the holidays. Christmas cat book.Oscar and Emmy’s First Christmas: An adorable Christmas story of two kittens enjoying the holidays. Christmas cat book. by Terri Sabol
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a precious Christmas story about two kittens adopted by their forever family!

Oscar and Emmy’s Christmas is a dream come true, with their forever home and a loving family. The two children in the family play a significant role, showering the kittens with love and adoration. Sabol beautifully captures the kittens’ curiosity, especially during the festive season, with bright decorations and crinkly gift wrapping.

This was a great book about Christmas traditions, family, and furbabies!

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Stout of My League (Love on Tap Series) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Stout of My League (Love on Tap #4)Stout of My League by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stout of My League is the 4th book of the Love on Tap series. I have read 3 of the 4 now, and I really love them. Somehow I missed one, but plan to go back, because they are really good! I feel like this book was a little more steamy than the others, so mature readers only. This book focuses on Lynn Brooks (her 3 older brothers were each featured in the previous books in the series). Her brothers are over protective of her- she’s the youngest, the only girl, and their father passed away… its a given! However, she is bound and determined to be a strong independent woman, and proves to be so many times in this book. She has no intentions of dating an athlete, but working in a baseball stadium, she is bound to see one or two hotties… Fate may be in play, as Lynn and Joey cross paths several times, until they can no longer ignore it.

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Christie Mitchum

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a HurricaneOscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane is a fun yet informative book about preparing for a natural disaster.

The book is beautifully illustrated, and the reader experiences the hurricane through Oscar and Emmy’s eyes. The author includes essential facts about hurricanes and gives readers a detailed list for a pet disaster kit. In addition, it provides vital facts like keeping phones charged, batteries for flashlights, having extra gas for the grills, and safe places to stay in your home.

Facts about Hurricane Harvey are included, as well as how the community came together to help each other, especially organizations that helped with pets. This was a great story that was very informative for people of all ages who may find themselves in the same situation.

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Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kelli Harper

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Opposite Day for DinopotamusOpposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Very quick read with cute illustrations. Love that the author uses easy examples of opposites as well as a more difficult example. My kids are really enjoying the stories by this author.

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Second Glance: A Serrulata Saga Romance Novel (The Serrulata Saga) by A.E. Bennett – Review by Nina Maes

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Fast pace with lots of twist and turns. Great characters with great descriptive scenes to engage you in the book. This author does a great job of drawing you in and allowing you to keep peace with her throughout. Can be read as standalone or part of the series.Second Glance (The Serrulata Saga)Second Glance by A.E. Bennett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fast pace with lots of twist and turns. Great characters with great descriptive scenes to engage you in the book. This author does a great job of drawing you in and allowing you to keep peace with her throughout. Can be read as standalone or part of the series.

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Flying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Emily H

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Flying at RecessFlying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Soara and her friends Lulu and Zanie do everything together, except Soara has the ability to fly. Her friends support her on her adventures, but when recess is over and they become worried Soara needs to hurry to get back to her friends and school.

A great book for using your imagination. The illustrations are beautiful in this story and Soara is a wonderful character.

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Oscar and Emmy’s First Christmas (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Kelli Harper

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Oscar and Emmy's First Christmas: An adorable Christmas story of two kittens enjoying the holidays. Christmas cat book.Oscar and Emmy’s First Christmas: An adorable Christmas story of two kittens enjoying the holidays. Christmas cat book. by Terri Sabol
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cute short children’s book about 2 kittens and their first experience with a Christmas tree and all things Christmas. This is a quick read and would be perfect for Christmas eve with littles at home.

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Kelli Harper

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Oscar and Emmy Weather a HurricaneOscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an informative story. From reading the title we learn this is based on a true story. Very adorable illustrations of the cats and their humans. Learning about emergency kits and evacuations. All very informative and helpful for young kids and for pet owners alike. End of the book even gives you a list of all things that should be kept in an emergency kit.

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