Acting Counsel by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading this book. I thought Carina and Nathan were good together and the plot fit the genre well. I always love the stories where the characters meet under “interesting” circumstances before they meet under more a professional one. The characters were relatable and the story flowed nicely. I would recommend this book and the author.
Truly Unfortunate by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Truly, our main character is a 9 year old girl at the beginning of the book. Her mother works 3 jobs and she is left with her mom’s boyfriend. Truly is traumatized and does not remember her childhood. She has been going to a doctor for help for years with no success.
Truly as an adult is struggling. As the book progresses you will find out how and why. Everywhere she turns, life is kicking her and she really has nowhere to turn. Deaths begin to happen and the connection comes back to Truly, although, she wasn’t at any of the deaths. Is there a way Truly can be free of all these unfortunate occurrences.
Earl of Griffith by Aubrey Wynne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A beautiful story about a second chance at love when you have lost hope in the idea. I will say I was skeptical about whether a man who had obviously gone after the cream of the crop would then treat her like this. BUT it is only for first chapter or so before we move forward in time to meet the real hero of the story. I thought the self doubt she had about remarriage was very realistic. I loved how they met and how their romance unfolded. I also felt like the sentiments and sweet nothings were spot on. I don’t normally feel this way in romance novels though I love to read them. Sometimes it feels forced or over the top, but I found the words very beautiful. Wonderfully written! And yes, I have already searched for more books by this author!
The Wandering Isles by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
And here I thought I’d never hear the inner thoughts of Ian Troy again!
This Novella was a perfect addition to the series… there is enough detail where it could stand alone without the series but I do feel I had a better understanding of the characters having read the other books.
Peace has been achieved. Ian and his magic are no longer needed….or is it?
Ian and Jarryd head to the wandering isles thinking they’d be deserted but come to find that is definitely not the case and what they will have to endure is so much more than they knew.
Another well crafted tale by this author who continues to impress.
Acting Counsel by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Nathan and Catrina met one night in a bar, had one incredible night together, and thought that would be the end of it…until they meet again, in Catrina’s office at her law firm. Nathan is working on a deal to purchase a movie studio, and needs a competent lawyer, something he sadly didn’t have in his previous lawyer. Catrina needs this deal to go through, quickly, so that she can make partner at her law firm and move up in her career. What neither had bargained for was the attraction and connection they feel. Catrina insists that they keep things platonic until they get the deal inked and Nathan is no longer her client, both to help Nathan’s image and to abide by her firms strict no dating clients rules. When pictures of the two of them kissing in her office surface, everything comes undone, and Catrina ends up getting fired, and Nathan’s deal falls through. With a guaranteed happily ever after, this book is a great addition to this series. This book can be read as a standalone, but once you meet Nathan, Catrina and their friends, you likely won’t want to leave their world, I know I don’t.
Aliens on Earth by Mandy Melanson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this. It’s got 36 short stories in it and each one was enthralling and kept my pages turning. My favorite one was Alice’s Illusions as it kept me guessing about what was actually happening right till the end and i love that in a book. Alice is a great character because she’s just a normal girl who is trying to navigate life without being in the spotlight too much. She meets this seemingly normal boy and falls in love but not all is as it seems. I loved it!
All of the stories in this collection are enjoyable to read and I would definitely recommend this one!
Ghosts of Alda by Russell Archey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the second book in this series which I highly suggest reading the previous book as well. It will help with your enhancement of the characters but of the author’s writing skills as well. This is a well written story where the characters will take you on an adventure. They pull you into their world and keep you engaged throughout. A story that is meant to give the world hope and having a true purpose revealed. I enjoyed how creative these characters are. They are strong, supportive characters that have great growth throughout which added to the story’s entertainment value. They pull you in their adventure with ease and had me wanting to know more about what would happen. I enjoyed how the author used details to make the story realistic which made it easy to read. This is a great story that I enjoyed reading. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
Acting Counsel by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the third book in this series which I enjoyed reading. This is a standalone story but I would highly suggest reading the previous books in this series as well. They are just as great reading as this one. I found this book to be well written and hard to put down. A story where romance is forbidden but the attraction and chemistry is still there. What will fate have in store for these characters? I enjoyed how they pulled me into their world. They kept the story engaging and fast paced. They are relatable, strong characters that I enjoyed watching growth throughout the story. Their chemistry and attraction is great which made the story easy to read. This is a great story that I highly recommend. One you don’t want to miss. An entertaining story that keeps you coming back for more.
Review by @bjwagner
The Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the heart-wrenching tale of the “Boys of Alpha Block.” It takes place in a juvenile detention center where the boys are subjected to the horrors of physical, mental, emotional, and (sometimes) sexual abuse, as well as abuse of power, humiliation and degradation, and complete disregard for their education. I would consider this book to have a slow pacing but I couldn’t flip the pages fast enough to find out what was going to happen next. This book will take an emotional toll on you; however, there are bright spots in it too. Friendships are formed and there is hope which does ease some of the tension of all of the darkness. I think one of the things that has stuck with me long after I’ve finished the last page is the fact that there were “good” people in positions to help the boys and they just stood idly by. This book is definitely worth the read, but do be prepared to have your heart tugged at and to have a good stare at the wall when you’re done.
Reviewed by @meggs1717
Ghosts of Alda by Russell Archey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a fascinating book. I found myself getting lost in the book as I followed on the magical journey. I found the characters and details quite fascinating. Honestly, I enjoyed this book much more than the ones like the Lord of the Rings. The author gives details that make it so much easier to picture in your mind. The beginning is my favorite. Picturing the wilting forest. I loved the storyline because it engaged me. My mind was engaged through the whole story. This author writes in a way has you picturing the story in your mind. From everything I’ve read recently, that just doesn’t happen much anymore. I’m thrilled to have had the next book in this series to read. I can’t wait for the next. Really, you should read this series, I can’t tell you more. You must experience this for yourself. It’s really that good.
The Boys of Alpha Block by Nancy Nau Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was exciting and thrilling. The boys plotting an escape because, quite frankly, the guards were jerks. The story is full of drama. The teachers just wanted to do the right things by the boys. This was a story I had to devour in one sitting. You can’t put it down. Once you get pulled into Alpha Block, you can’t leave. The characters are so well-written that you feel like you know them. Their struggle is real. Though the boys committed crimes, they didn’t deserve to be abused like that. An amazingly well-done story that had me sucked in and reading it page to see what was coming next. The English teacher knew something was coming, she had me looking. The story flows so well. I can’t recommend this book enough. I hope to read more from this author. Check it out, you won’t be sorry.
Acting Counsel by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Catrina and Nathan, I loved this couple. What looked to be a one-nighter turned out to be a surprise. The flirting and just cheekiness was quite entertaining. I loved reading and watching their romance develop. They are such a cute pair. The story is great. I loved the characters and getting to see some from the previous two books in the series was an added bonus. Thank you to the author for a wonderful story
Seen by Lori Nelson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is a story with mystery, intrigue and family drama with a sci fi twist. Mouse, interning for a newspaper in a not so safe world, witnesses something she never should have seen which changes her viewpoint on her family and makes her unsafe in her own home.
I don’t know how to describe my feelings but in one word, underwhelmed. While the storyline was good, the writing style was difficult for me to enjoy. The dialogue among characters felt stiff and not how a normal conversation should flow. I found myself not enjoying this book as much because my frustrations with the writing distracted me from the overall plot. There was no defining moment where the book shifted and increased in interest for me. It felt even toned throughout and the ending was not my favorite outcome. I was hoping for more but this is just an OK read for me.
Truly Unfortunate by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Mysterious and dark paranormal
This was wonderfully put together dark supernatural story. I love my Grimm fairytales and this was a brilliant twisted version. Truly is an easily relatable character and soon has the reader vested in her story. The writing and imagery draw you in as the thrills and spills keep coming. This had me thinking long after I had finished the last page. Highly recommend
Fireflies by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Mike and Dane have been together for years, always looking for the perfect relationship. As a bisexual couple, Dane wanting to start a family and bring something fresh to the relationship discusses to bring a female into the couple and become a Polyamorous relationship.
As they search for the perfect fit, each man goes through a journey of discovery and in the end will this strength or destroy the bonds they have within their relationship.
This is the first book I have read by this author, and this is not my usual genre, but I was curious regarding the subject matter and decided to give the story ago. At the beginning you see the love these two people have for each other but as they discover the female and then females to bring into the relationship the story flows with the internal fears and hopes of each of the characters.
The subject matter is delivered brilliantly and brings you into the world without judgement but pure respect for the strength of love and committed, although there are drama and emotions do run high it is a well told story. Although this is the third book in the series, I did not feel that it took away from the story, not reading the other two books.
Thank you for opening my mind to a subject I had little knowledge on and I hope to read more in the future.
Walk Off by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Secrets and Second chances
This angsty contemporary romance doesn’t pull any punches. The emotional roller coaster takes off and has you hanging on right until the end. The first book in the Ground Rule series has Kyle and Celia who have a painful past. They cross paths eight years later and find there’s many demons that need to be confronted. How their story ends is worth finding out. This is looking to be a great series. Recommend.
Walk Off by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is book one of the series. I haven’t read a bad book by this author and this book is no exception.
Celia broke Kyle’s heart. She didn’t want to but she needed too. Now that they’re back in each other’s lives, it’s time to tell the truth. Celia knows the truth will change everything. Kyle has never been able to get over Celia but will what she has to tell him ruin everything?
This book is very well written. It pulls you in from the very beginning and you just want to keep reading to find out how it will end. You also don’t want it to end! It’s an emotional roller coaster but it pays off in the end. So so good!
Breathless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Hank Bennett is lost in a world of unknowns now. With his band breaking up and him coming back home has his dreams been lost forever or can he make it on his own, but one night he thought he was going to the concert of his hero, and it ended up changing his life’s path forever.
Ella Mae was working the merch table and was trying to just get through the night when a rather drunk, cute cowboy came crashing into her life. Although she knew what could happen if he knew her real identity, but she could not resist Hank’s charms, understanding his story and feeling for him she invited him on the last few tour dates to experience the true life of a Country Music star.
Along the way the truth is laid out and Hank starts to have feeling for Ella but can tour life and a needy brother get in the way of true love in the end.
I am so in love with Hank, and I am glad you choose his story next; he has always seemed a bit lost in the previous books not quite sure whether the farm or music is the way to go but this book brings it all forward and embraces what family is all about. The interactions between Hank and Ella were beautiful to read and the chemistry was off the page.
There is some pretty heavy feelings in this story and the way the brothers struggles were described where a great insight into something I have not dealt with but could understand Ella’s reactions and emotions. I have to say I want to be a part of The Bennetts, they have so much love and respect for each other that you feel like you are a part of the family and want to hug Roy as he seems like a good hugger lol.
I can’t wait for the next book and trust Becky to throw a huge bomb in the middle of The Bennetts and can’t wait to read it. Thank KG Fletcher for creating a world of pure love and respect.
Walk Off by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Recommended ages 18+
Fast paced hot and heavy. A first love, and whirlwind romance took celia by surprise. Sacrificing a life with her only only love so that he could accomplish his dreams left Celia raising a little one on her own.
8 years later she thought life was figured out except her lies caught up. Facing her past head on celia had to reveal the truth to her daughter and first love.
Good book for a quick smut and fairytale romance.
Breathless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Hank and Ella Mae hit it off. After Hank meets Travis who is the brother of Ella Mae. Ella Mae encourages Hank to do stuff with his music and convinces him to go on tour with her. They end up developing genuine feelings for one and another. I’m loving this series.
Shameless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a book that reminds me of everything happens for a reason. Also if it’s meant to be it will be. From two different worlds the city and country. Attraction they cant deny. Again really really good series.
Lap Baby: Emotional Women’s Fiction by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Emotional is an understatment for the sentiments of this book. I’ve not read anything by this author before but I’ll look for more by her.
This is the story of Julie, Marie, Paige, and Terry. They were all in a plane crash over 20 years ago. They were the only survivors on the flight that crashed when an engine failed during a blizzard. Julie was the flight attendant on that flight, while Marie, Paige, and Terry were passengers. Julie was instructed by the pilot to go into emergency mode so she did as she was trained. She had the lap babies moved to the floor between the feet of their parents. Julie fought for years to have this policy changed after the loss of life that took place on this flight.
This is a story of redemption, forgivenesss, and moving on. Each person has dealt with this situation very differently. They each have their own demons that they must face. There were a few times that I thought the story lagged on too much but overall, was a very good story.
Faultless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Through everything Teddy went through throughout the years. He always had a good support system. Robyn was with Teddy through his lowest points in his life. They also had another shot at love. Love this series highly recommended.
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Aliens on Earth by Mandy Melanson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This Anthology is a truly fantastic collection of sci-fi romance stories created by incredibly talented authors. With so many stories in one place this book offers hours and hours of enjoyment so once you start don’t plan to stop any time soon! LOL There are so many stories to choose from and such a wide variety you will not be disappointed with whichever story you choose. You might well be like me and read them all! I couldn’t help myself. I was drawn to this anthology by the fact that author Naomi Valkyrie had a story in it called The Alien and The Crime Boss. I always enjoy her work and this one definitely did not disappoint! I loved absolutely everything about Leilphun and Kasper and of course their story. It was original and had me hooked from start to finish.
Fireflies by A.R. Hadley isn’t my first poly book I have read but the first one I have read by the author and in the physical series that I have read. The author has an amazing talent with creating such strong characters and a storyline that grabbed me.
Dane and Mike, together in a long relationship together and Dane is craving a female and after they have several one night stands, Vanessa lights a spark for him. Mike has a spark Vylana, he met her at a bar and can not stop thinking about her. Many issues follow these four over the years but the steam, the characters, and the amazing writing truly will drag you into the world of this book and you will not want to put it down. I look forward to reading more of the series and the author.
Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Eleanor Dixon does it again by creating a magical addition to this series! I read this with my 11-year-old daughter, but I really did enjoy it. Even though the author tries to catch you up with what happens in the previous two books, you should really read them to get the full background and experience. The cultural background is amazing, and I found myself fascinated by each piece of information provided. While the previous two were more of a fun adventure with some real lessons being learned (grief, safety, etc.) this one felt scarier than the others. I still enjoyed it as the author really knows how to make the story flow incredibly well while they tie in the cultural references and life lessons. I highly recommend picking this series up and going on an amazing adventure with Tally and Jophiel.
Reviewed by @shannlynn
The Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book will make you cry, make you smile, make you thank God for the people you have but most of all it will warm your soul. This is several short stories placed together with some wonderful poems put in at the most perfect times.
Here you meet Krista, Merci and Lacey. Merci promises her grandmother shortly before she passes on that she will take the trip that has been planned for months with her mom and aunt and make them reconcile.
This book opens up the struggles they are all three having, not just with one another but with their faith. If you’ve been there you know exactly what that is like. If you’ve experienced a close loss of a family member you can feel the emotions in this book.
But can Merci get her mom and her aunt to reconcile? Can she manage to keep her promise to her grandmother? Can she live her own truth and spread her wings?
Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Not many series get better as you continue, but this is definitely one of them! I would recommend picking up the first book in order to follow along well and get the best experience. Tally has gone through so much in her life already, but her angel Jophiel has helped her through it. Now she must lean on him again in order to get back to her father. This story flows just as amazingly as the first one did! Eleanor Dixon has become an author to watch for sure, and she’s already one of my daughter’s absolute favorites. Even if the synopsis doesn’t sound like something you would enjoy, I’m telling you…it will catch you off-guard! Highly recommend this book and this series. Onward to book number three!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
There isn’t anything I didn’t like about this book. I loved all the plot twists and character development as well as the suspense and trying to figure out what happens next. I could not put it down! I also loved the addition of the ropes as that is something I am interested in as well. Cannot wait for Discipline to come out in September!
