Sarge by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sarge by Stuart Ledwith- 4 out of 5 stars
This book is more of a short novella and I personally love it that way. Short, simple, sweet, and to the point, this book has just enough. Sarge is complex yet a simple man at the same time. While it is part of the Mission 3047 universe, this novella can definitely be read as a standalone. I recommend this read.
Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Faking the Fall, the fourth installment in the Buckeye Falls series definitely keeps the feel from the rest of the series. Alice has returned home after what can only be described as adventures. Her tale is cute but this particular installment felt a tad long and drug out to me!
Sarge by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is an interesting and inspiring book. This story if full action, adventure and romance. Strong character, with plenty of soul and determination. Fast read and short book, good afternoon read by the fire or on the porch. Recommend for fantasy and adventure readers.
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the second book in the Buckeye Falls series. This can be read as a standalone and or out of order of the series.
Once again, the author has written this book so that it flows nicely making for an easy read. The characters are well written and are memorable and feel real. I enjoyed both the characters of Cece and Evan, they were lovely characters who came together well.
Cece’s past and possible future collide in an unexpected way causing a setback for the pair and there were points I wanted to launch the book across the room in frustration. But as much as I wanted to knock sense into people, I couldn’t help but get emotionally invested and hope for the best outcome.
This was an enjoyable romance which has left me wanting more.
Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
After reading Falling Again, I was pretty confident the wayward sister, Alice Snyder, would be the focus of the next Buckeye Falls novel, and I was not disappointed. In Falling Again, I was more than annoyed by Alice, her presumptuous attitude and how she treated her sister in law, Natalie. She became more bearable by the end of the book, and I found myself intrigued by what her story would be.
In each of Ms. Kay’s books, she writes from the perspective of each protagonist (the man and the woman) so we didn’t really get a fair shake of what Alice was like, only the perspectives of her older brother and his wife. Reading about what Alice had accomplished in her 30 or so years, the education she had gained and the skills she developed, I found myself rather impressed. Then, I found myself disappointed she was attached to the Snyder family who doesn’t find much value in who Alice is as a person (Natalie aside).
James Gibson enters the picture and through hilarious non-dating faux paus, James agrees to fake date Natalie, all the while wishing he was really dating Natalie.
Ms. Kay continues with a style that promotes a love of cozy romance, and I highly recommend this next installment of the Buckeye Falls series!
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Melt My Heart by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the third book in the series but you definitely don’t miss anything by starting with it. Wynter and Caleb have both been bitten before in love and have taken the once bitten twice shy idea to new heights. They flirt with the idea of each other but it isn’t until a will gives them a reason to stay in each other’s company that they finally start to give in. Plus you really just want Caleb to get that dog!! This can be read as a stand-alone or in a series. I will be going back to the first book in the series to start from the beginning!!
Falling Again by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’ve read the books back to back, and this is my favorite so far! This surprised me a little bit; we are introduced to the main characters (Mayor Anthony Snyder and his beautiful wife, Natalie), and they didn’t wow me. In fact, Mayor Snyder is a bit of a punk in the first book, and one is left wondering what the heck Natalie is doing married to him. But, with this book from their joint perspectives, the jerkiness that Mayor Snyder initially presents himself with wears away and as a parent myself, I found myself relating more and more to the balance Anthony and Natalie are trying to find. Having busy professional lives and two young children is NOT easy, and when you’re the mayor of a town, I imagine that pressure is even higher. Add in an overbearing father and somewhat obnoxious, assuming younger sister, it’s a recipe for disaster.
I loved how Natalie and Anthony navigated their relationship, and especially loved the ancillary character support throughout the story (bringing back in Ginny/Max and Cece/Evan). Great friendships and the cozy romance trope is perfect!
The Mating Call by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Mating Call by Brooke May is book one in her Long Call Pride series. This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I was presently surprised at how much I enjoyed it. I’ve been into the shifters lately but this book stood out as they are mountain lion shifters, which is the first I’ve read about that. Made it that much more original to me. I found myself connecting with Cheyanne and appreciated the attention to detail that the author brought to the story. It made it easier to sense everything. Overall, I enjoyed the story and seeing how Cheyanne and Lane navigated the mating call and the vast emotions and changes it brought. I am excited to read the next book!
No Amends by Angela Lam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
No Amends by Angela Lam. This is the first book by this author but wow was it good. Its the first f/f book I’ve read and while that isn’t my favorite it was still such a good story. Its the story of Tang a writer who is having writer’s block and Dee who is visiting her twin brother when she meets Tang. Dee is a sales rep for a high tech company. Tang is in a relationship but when she meets Dee all bets are off. They begin a long torrid affair that is full of lies, deceit and dark desire. The beginning of the book starts with a car accident and thru the book you begin to unravel the dark plot full of lies and deceit. I read this book late in the night trying to figure out what happened. Its such a good romantic suspense that will leave you guessing til the last page!
Falling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book in the Buckeye Falls series. It’s a sweet holiday romance, perfect for curling up by the fire for an easy read.
It’s written nicely, flowing well making for an easy read. The characters are written well and each have their own personalities.
I really enjoy characters which show development as the story progresses, and this book has them. Ginny for example, beginning by trying to avoid all things Christmas, but finding herself getting more and more involved and developing as a person as it happens. Her and Max share a past and they get the chance (with a little help from the Christmas spirit) to rekindle their relationship.
You can’t help but get involved in their lives and wanting the happily ever after that often comes with the season.
A sweet romance which would be quick and easy to read around the holidays.
The Mating Haze by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Mating Haze by Brooke May is book two in her along Call Pride series. Oh man this one was good! After watching her sister find her mate, Laramie can’t wait for her call to come. But when it does she is blinded by love and infatuation for her mate and the opportunities he and his family could bring to her community. Trigger has been raised with humans and is obviously trusting in his own family. But once he realizes that everything he’s done and worked for with the shifters is likely to jeopardize his new mate and relationship, things start to change. Can the pair overcome the obstacles that lie ahead between them and their families and pack? Or will the mating haze be too much and eventually tear them apart. I loved how this story came together. The twists and turns within the pairs relationship, kept it interesting and held my attention throughout. I’m quite enjoying this series.
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I finished the Buckeye Falls Book #1 (Falling Home) and immediately had to pick up Falling For You. After just minimally getting to know Cece and Evan in Book 1, I was thrilled that Libby Kay decided to pursue their storyline next. This book felt like a cross between another Hallmark Movie and a movie about a Cooking Show Competition.
I think so many people will be able to relate to both Cece and Evan’s backgrounds- Evan is a younger man (barely) and the stigma around that bothers Cece. Cece also has a dating background she’s desperate to avoid talking about, but is one that many women unfortunately experience as well. Evan has a degree and potential job opportunities, but doesn’t want to pursue the corporate lifestyle his domineering father demands of him, and treats him poorly because of.
Ms. Kay does a fantastic job of making the characters feel like family, and has you rooting for their love story and to stand up to horrible people in their lives!
Falling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
After reading Falling Home, I desperately want a trip to a cozy Midwest town where everyone feels like family. I found myself falling in love with Buckeye Falls, Ginny (one of the protagonist)’s father and his companion, Mona, and of course, Ginny’s ex-husband but still love of her life, Max.
Ms. Kay jumped back and forth from Ginny and Max’s perspectives, and sometimes you found yourself wanting to shake either one of them (like you do with friends in real life when you know they can’t get out of their own way!) but ultimately it felt like reading a Hallmark movie, and I’m sold. Super cute cozy romance, and perfect for the upcoming holiday season!
The Mating Haze by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
OH MY GOSH THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING! I was ecstatic when I saw that this book was out, I was excited to read it. I could not put this book down as I was drawn into the story between Laramie and Trigger. Their story was my absolute favorite. I cannot wait to read more in this series because it is a wonderful read and had me interested and hooked the whole time!
The Mating Call by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I am obsessed with this author work and when I saw this book I knew that I had to get my hands on it! I love a good paranormal shifters romance and this one DELIVERED! The characters both had vastly different upbringings and that is what made their connection so great. I was on pins and needles and needed to know what was happening so much so that I was reading this while working out! I cannot wait to read more from this author!!
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Reckless Love: A Small Town Slow-Burn Forbidden Love Romance by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was the 4th book in the series, I couldn’t put it down! Each book I read was even better than the last! All I could think about was this book. The way that the author writes had me feeling as though I was in the book right there side by side. I cannot wait to read more books by this author as this series is quickly becoming one of my favorites!!
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195101391-necromancy-the-musical” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Necromancy the Musical” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1693405812l/195101391._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195101391-necromancy-the-musical”>Necromancy the Musical</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/42502779.Debbie_Hibbert”>Debbie Hibbert</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5943524862″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This story is a blend of magic, romance, and mystery. Cece, a young necromancer who can talk to the dead, helps her dad solve crimes with her magic. When she goes to drama camp, she meets Zach, a fellow magician and her love interest. But someone is after her for her powers, and she has to find out who before it’s too late.<br />I enjoyed this story for its realistic characters and engaging plot.
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My Murder Year by Kate Larkindale
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My Murder Year is a YA LGBTQ book full of loss, grief, angst, family drama, suspense, intrigue, and ultimately love. The story centers around the character of teenager Stas who has suffered a lot at the tender age of seventeen. When she discovers her mother’s dead body her life goes into a tailspin. Stas’ father becomes the prime suspect and family members that Stas has never met are determined that she comes to live with each of them. A tug-of-war ensues and family drama escalates as the custody battle over young Stas rages on between them. Uncertain who to trust Stas turns to her new friend Zane for support and comfort as she navigates through her grief. She must also try to figure out who really killed her mother. This was a poignant and emotional tale of overcoming loss and the struggles of adolescence that will leave you reaching for the box of kleenex. The characters were relatable and Stas was someone that I immediately felt a connection to. This book took me on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and my heart broke for Stas. I highly recommend this book.
Vanishing Day: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Logan Book 4 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Intriguing crime thriller, Vanishing Day is Book 4 in the Logan McKenna Series. I continue to enjoy this series and what Logan McKenna has to deal with next. A web of secrets in this story with intrigue and crime that leads to a beaten woman, Lori, and her daughter trying to run and hide far away. When the little girl ends up at Logan’s home…..and finding the little girl’s mom horribly hurt by the hands of an unknown assailant. Logan is finding out her neighbor, Lori is not whom she is truly is, Logan tries to fit all the pieces together and bring Lori’s assault to justice. Will Logan and the detectives find out the truth in the end?
Read and find out! This is a very good story and I cannot wait to read more from this author!
Ross: Central Florida Stories by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the fourth book in the Central Florida Series and even though they can be read as standalone reads I feel one you’ve read one you will want to read then all.
This author does an amazing job of opening the world of BDSM up to the reader in a way that goes deeper than just the sexual kinks. The author shows us the actual relationship side to these types of relationships and how loving and protecting they can be. This story is full of angst, danger, steamy chemistry and a connection to the dom/submissive relationship that can’t be denied.
This is Ross and Hadley’s story.
To Ross, Hadley has always been the one who got away. Unable to deal with his feelings he enlisted to get away hoping the time apart would make his feelings less but on his return he finds her planning to go on the run with his brother. As much as he wants to stop her and protect her he knows he has no right to so he let’s her leave.
Fast forward and Ross is moving on but he has never forgotten her and often thinks about her. When Hadley gets in touch with a cry for help Ross knows that this time he will stop her from making a mistake and he will protect her from anything that threatens her.
Hadley has known nothing but pain since leaving all those years ago. Now she finds herself in a unsafe world of a Outlaw MC with her daughter. Knowing she needs to find a way to protect her she reaches out to the only person she knows she can trust. What she didn’t expect was that not only would Ross rescue her daughter but also her as well. Over the years though Hadley had built walls to protect herself and she isn’t so keen to tear them down. The girl Ross fell in love with no longer exists or so she thinks.
As their relationship progresses and Ross’s protective, dominant Daddy side comes out will this be just the antidote that Hadley needs to recover and learn to love again.
With the added danger of the people they escaped trying to find them will Hadley and her daughter ever be safe? And now that Ross finally has her how far will he go to protect the woman who has always held his heart.
This book was a real page turner for me. I loved the characters and the way they complimented each other so well.
Merry Christmas, Montana by Elsa Winckler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Oh I love a good holiday read! This is the third book in this series but can be read as a standalone.
We follow Riley and Mitch and Riley’s son Dylan. Neither of them are looking for love but seems fate has other plans (doesn’t she always) .
I really enjoyed catching up with the others from the series so far and getting to know Mitch more.
This author sure knows how to paint a picture with words I felt like I was right there watching it all happen in real time.
Melt My Heart by Alicia Street
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a really great book. I love when we get to see their pets and this one is because of a dog who brings 2 people together.
Wynter is trying to save a stray and catches the eye of Caleb with her amazing hair but also her patience. As these 2 take a chance on each other they learn they have another connection with a man who has passed.
I loved how this story unfolded I was engaged from start to finish.
Vanishing Day: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Logan Book 4 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was another great read of Logan, and her suspenseful intriguing seems to always be where the action happens series. This time thou the book hit me a little too hard I think, as someone who has been in the situation as her neighbour with spousal abuse it took me a little bit longer to read then I hoped for. the information on the psychology and mental and how hard these situations can be very true, and I had fond myself putting this book down quite a bit. Getting out of that type of situation is hard and I loved how Logan is so helpful to Lori because so many times people just urn and walk away. The love Logan had for Lori and her daughter was very heart warming. This book was very well written and the way the characters are so well developed in this one was great. This book did keep my attention thou and held me till the end. I can’t wait to read the next one.
Devil’s Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely love how this author makes these books that you could read them as stand alone and not have to read them in order. Even thou there are probably parts that would be clearer if reading the books before, but you won’t feel too lost doing so. This was another great book with Logan and her challenges of being involved in murder and crime. This book really made a great informative story with sea otters that I found very enjoyable. I was hooked right from the beginning just like the others and couldn’t get enough of these stories. Logan is a strong willed, smart, string, courageous women. This book was filled with suspense, mystery, drama, secrets and so much more, that it kept me intrigued the whole time. I felt like I was constantly on the edge of my seat reading this. Really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to drive into the next one.
Melt My Heart by Alicia Street
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
An entertaining and engaging contemporary romance which had me captivated throughout. This heartwarming romance features a mysterious letter, a secret history shared and a loveable rescued mutt. Both Wynter and Caleb have given up on love but that was before they had met each other. Wynter used to think of herself as a female Robin Hood, as a professional fundraiser working for nonprofits she enjoyed schmoozing with wealthy people, in order to talk them into donating their money to good causes. However, having fallen for a charming liar both her heart and her career were shattered, and she’s now sworn off all men. Meanwhile, Ex-Navy SEAL Caleb is fine with one night stands but he’s not looking for love. Following his last military tour, he feels that parts of him are dead, including his heart and he’s done with trying to be anyones hero. So he now makes big money selling high priced yachts and having easy flings with women. Then Wynter and Caleb meet and suddenly love is an option after all. Both Caleb and Wynter are likeable and relatable characters and I loved their developing relationship throughout the story. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone story.
Forest Park: Logan Book 2 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely love how this author makes these books that you could read them as stand alone and not have to read them in order. Event thou there are probably parts that would be clearer if reading the books before, but you won’t feel too lost doing so. This was another great book with Logan and her challenges of being involved in murder and crime. Logan is a strong willed, smart, string, courageous, women and really makes you think she could kick some a** if she had too. This book was filled with suspense, mystery, drama, secrets and so much more, that it kept me intrigued the whole time. I felt like I was constantly on the edge of my seat reading this. Really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to drive into the next one.
Shattered: Logan Book 1 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a very suspenseful murder mystery that I really enjoyed reading. This story had to from the beginning, and it really was enjoyable to know what was going to happen throughout the book. This book I did feel was missing something thou, I really like how this strong-willed woman takes a strong lead in the story. Logan can be a really related character and even with normal things like glassblowing was very interesting. Logan is trying to pick her life up from what happened with her husband and putting it all together that things all of a sudden feel like they might just get worse. But with her determination and never-ending investigation this book really had some twists and turns and was very entertaining to read. great book for a first book in the series I do hope I learn more about Logan in the next books.
Hot Flashes and Hockey Slashes by Marika Ray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I don’t know what I expected when I picked up this book but I was not disappointed. This book was such a good read
Olivia is attending her ex husbands wedding. In the effort of not showing up alone, her kids convince her she needs to take a fake date. She does no expect Roman. At all. Olivia just needs to remind herself that no matter how great it’s going, it’s not real. It can’t be. Or at least Olivia is sure it can’t be. As the week progresses, Olivia and Roman grow closer. What happens when the island vibes end and reality sneaks in?
Olivia is such a relatable character. I’m not sure I’ve read any other book where the heroine battles menopause and all of the things that come with it but it was so relatable and real. Both characters were very well written. I was pulled into the story and couldn’t put it down!
