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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Michelle Collier

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

On the surface this book is your typical bad boy romance, but really it is just so much more. Paige has the life she wanted until she found out her husband was cheating on her. Beckett is spiraling out of control. A chance meeting with someone from their past is just what the doctor ordered for these two. Can he help her let go of the past? Can she help him find his path? I loved this story so much. I felt like I really felt the characters. I will definitely be reading the next in this series.

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Beast (Popov Bratva Book 5) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Kassandra

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Beast (Popov Bratva #5)Beast by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved the raw emotion in this book! I enjoyed reading about Adrik and Annika both facing their demons, along with balancing their Mafia lives and their dreams. The plot was well done and the characters were great! I couldn’t get enough of them. I devoured every page.

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Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Erin DeRoma

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Hanging Softly in the Night (Detective Nick Larson #1)Hanging Softly in the Night by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you like tv shows like CSI, SVU, and Criminal minds this book is for you! This is certainly a thriller mystery worth reading.
I really appreciated the different layers of this book. The way this was written certainly had me fully hooked from page one until the end.
I enjoyed the characters and they were well developed throughout the book.
I surely recommend this book.

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Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Christine Baranek

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Hanging Softly in the Night (Detective Nick Larson #1)Hanging Softly in the Night by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hanging Softly in the Night
By: Maria Elena Alonso – Sierra

This is the best kind of detective novel. The time where the pressure comes jumping of the page. The kind that is fast paced and filled with twists and turns. The kind that you don’t want to put down until it is done. The kind with a hero who has a backstory and who is slightly damaged and has a complicated life. Nick Larson is definitely the detective that you are rooting for from the very first page, who is likable and relatable. I loved that this also focused on his love life and I loved his demeanor. I definitely want to read more from him and also more by this author!

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THIEF (POPOV BRATVA BOOK 4) BY LESLIE GEORGESON – REVIEW BY Michaela Massie

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Thief (Popov Bratva #4)Thief by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dominik Popov is a strong, charismatic, and egotistic man.

Leah Hart is a smart, sassy, strong, and stubborn-as-hell woman who doesn’t know how to back down.

Dominik is an expert car thief and a part of the Popov mafia family. Leah Hart is a musician with a recently besmirched reputation.

Dominik’s next mark just so happens to fit Leah’s car perfectly. Too bad his perfect streak is ruined by a firecracker of a woman who won’t let her car just get stolen from her. Now, Leah has seen his face, and she is a liability, so Dominik takes her as a hostage.

This story is awesome and had me stuck to each and every page without putting this book down. Read the story to find out what happens between Dominik and Leah!

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Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Noor Jivraj

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Hanging Softly in the Night (Detective Nick Larson #1)Hanging Softly in the Night by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I haven’t picked up a detective novel in a while but I am so glad I came across this one! Very realistic descriptions, interesting characters and surprises at every turn! I found Hanging Softly in the Night to be a very captivating story and very refreshing to the previous detective stories I have read. This book brought to light how people can be very secretive about so many things in their life and yet show a very different persona to the world! I loved being on the edge of my seat and not wanting to stop reading just to know what the detectives find next. This was a very riveting book to read and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good mystery to solve!

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Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Katie Turner

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Hanging Softly in the Night (Detective Nick Larson #1)Hanging Softly in the Night by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hanging Softly in the Night by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra is the first book to the Detective Nick Larson series and the first book I have read by this author. Nick Larson and Victor Sacco are investing what a quick glance might deem as a suicide, but with some skilled detective work, it is obvious to the investigators that ‘suicide’ does not quite fit the crime scene. It looks too neat to the detectives. And then more and more cases start emerging. Nick cannot help but believe it is all interconnected somehow. During all of this, Nick is also trying to work through the haunting loss of his ex-wife. He wants to make space for his new interest, Laura, who is also going through some very difficult things herself.

I am surprised how much I really enjoyed this story! It seemed like it took a very long time for the plot to really take off. But once it did, I had a difficult time putting this down. The author does a fantastic job weaving together this mystery combined with very likable main characters. Highly recommend if you enjoy a good crime mystery mixed with romance.

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Joker’s Fool (Satan’s Devils MC #8) Audiobook by Manda Mellett – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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5 Stars

Joker’s Fool (Satan’s Devils MC #8) Audiobook by Manda Mellett

 

Holy Cow there’s just something about listening to this story that shattered me more than reading it. This is the eighth book in the Satan’s Devils MC and to say this one is definitely on my favorite list. I loved this book and  had a terrible time stopping it . The narrator did a wonderful job of bringing the characters to life using different tones made the emotions of all the main character went through seem so real.  Im a huge fan of this author and her style of writing along with amazing characters that sometimes are very raw makes this series one of the best MC I’ve ever read. I don’t want to give to much away.  But be prepared for one  heck of a emotional rollercoaster ride with highs and lows.  I highly recommend giving this a listen to find out what happens next.  I look forward to reading/listening to many more books by this author.

Beast (Popov Bratva Book 5) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Emmye Marihugh

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Beast (Popov Bratva #5)Beast by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It pulled me in from the first! The characters are complex so it takes some time to understand. I love that it switches back and forth as far as perspectives go. This is the first book in the series I have read but I don’t feel like I missed out on anything! The way the relationship between Adrik and Annika develops is slow but that so helps build the story in the best way.

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Ladybugs for Loretta (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carrie Reed

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Ladybugs for Loretta (Loretta's Insects)Ladybugs for Loretta by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. I think it would be a fun book for kids to learn about ladybugs and then afterwards go outside and find some. The facts about ladybugs in this book is very education even to me, as an adult. I didn’t know that ladybugs were alive in the winter and lived in an almost state of rest until the weather warmed. It is also nice to see the little girl, Loretta, so interested in her garden and being outside playing.

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BEAST (POPOV BRATVA BOOK 5) BY LESLIE GEORGESON – REVIEW BY Michaela Massie

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Beast (Popov Bratva #5)Beast by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Annika Popov is his dream, his fantasy, and his salvation. A Bratva Princess he has sworn to protect, from everyone and everything.
Adrik lived a dark and sad life growing up, starting with being attacked by a dog as a child, permanently disfiguring his face. His father was a twisted ad crooked man who worked for the mafia and was the beginning of his trauma.
Adrik is known as the “Beast,” in part from his line of work and his disfigured face. He will do anything in his power to protect his Princess, no matter the cost.

This amazing story follows Adrik and Annika’s twisted story. I fell in love the first page, and I highly suggest you give it a read!!!

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The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Kayla Octaviano

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The HusbandsThe Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Never read a book like this. Dorian has an odd job that leads him to nursing Augustine back to health after an accident. Both in the same place at the same time, they never thought they’d fall in love. Both having wives, they decide to leave their feelings behind and return to their usual lives. Three years later, their wives happen to meet and bring the 2 men back together. Can they resist the incessant pull? Or will they ruin their marriages for a possibility at a chance together? Read this book if you like romance, betrayal, deception, dramatics, and new adventures.

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Beast (Popov Bratva Book 5) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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Beast (Popov Bratva #5)Beast by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beast is the second book I’ve read by this author and I’m even more obsessed than I was before! Though the characters are linked to previous books, there is no critical information missing so each book can be read as a stand alone despite being a part of a series.
I couldn’t help but fall in love all over again (having initially ‘met’ Adrik in book 4). My love for Beast only deepened as the plot progressed and seeing how the characters pasts shaped them and how they evolve as the current events unfold had me reading through the night.
I was really rooting for Adrik to get his happy ending with everything I learnt about him and still hold him in my heart.
Obviously, I wanted Annika to get her happily ever after too and I admire her strength given everything she was put through.
The characters felt so believable to me I genuinely felt a loss when the book ended but I’m excited to throw myself into the author’s next book in March. Until then, I’ll be throwing myself into the first books of the series and their equally lovable characters.
This is fast becoming one of my favourite series by a new favourite author. I cannot recommend this enough!

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? by Kim Ann – Review by Kerry Baker

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Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade.Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was an instant hit with both of my kids even though they are 3 years apart. The rhymes and the story fully engaged my daughter. She was listening as I read and quickly picked out her favourites.
My son loves the pictures. He identified the pirates straight away and kept trying to turn the pages to look at more. For me this was a genuinely fun book to read. I didn’t mind reading this multiple times because the kids enjoyed it so much. I am pleased to see if it’s a series.

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Thief (Popov Bratva Book 4) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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Thief (Popov Bratva #4)Thief by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thief is the first book I’ve read by this author, and I wish I had discovered her sooner! I feel the need to read everything she’s written and am sure I’m going to be spending the whole of my Christmas break doing just that! After finishing this book I couldn’t wait and started the next book immediately.
I love a good enemies-to-lovers trope, and this did not disappoint, I was hooked from the beginning! The way the characters met was different to anything else I’ve read, and the pair’s development was never dull. The secrets that they each have drive this and the twists experienced as a result were created very well.
I was a little concerned that I was going to have missed something important starting in the middle of the series, but despite starting at book 4, and previous characters seem to be present, there’s absolutely nothing missing as this can be read as a standalone. This was perfect for me being introduced mid-series.
I enjoyed the fact that both characters appear to be one thing but as you get to know them both, you realise there is more to their stories and I couldn’t help but fall in love with them.
If you love steamy romances, mafia elements and great characters, this is definitely the book for you!

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Minotaur’s Lair (Servant of the Gods Book 3) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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Minotaur's Lair (Servant of the Gods, #3)Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Minotaur’s Lair is the third book in the Servant of the Gods series. It’s worth reading the series in order – you get enough of the backstory in this book to follow it but it would be more enjoyable to read as the culmination of the series.

As the title suggests, Minotaur’s Lair draws on Greek mythology to create a vivid fantasy world. There are plenty of familiar characters and tropes, but modern elements bring originality as well. The historical setting is detailed, with plenty of information about ancient lives including things like medicine, making it both an immersive and interesting read.

There are some great characters in this story! I particularly like Dexion, a boy whose insight and friendship help Evan in his quest. He’s a fun character with great energy, and I like a story where children notice things that adults miss.

This book gets five stars from me! I’d recommend it to fans of Greek Mythology and historical fantasy. Do start at the beginning, though, with Search for the Golden Serpent to get the full story.

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Beast (Popov Bratva Book 5) by Leslie Georgeson – Review By Emily Nolden

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Beast (Popov Bratva Book 5) by Leslie Georgeson – Review By Emily Nolden

5 out of 5 stars


Wow this was my first book by Leslie and it was great! The romance, the storyline, the heartbreak. All absolutely amazing! I honestly cannot say enough good things about this book and this author.

Excuse me while I go grab the other books in this series. Leslie took my heart with this book, and I loved every second of it!

Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by April McCoy

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Freedom Rings: Book Three of The CircleFreedom Rings: Book Three of The Circle by Brenda Hardwick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If i had anything to say its read the first books in the series. I am silly and did not so i did feel a little lost at times but I LOVED this book. Gave me some slight city of bones vibes and it was just a thrilling exciting book to read! This genre of books is always one thats so underrated to me and i always walk away do satisfied with the read! Characters were amazing and well thought out and the storyline was just so satisfying for me!!!

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Minotaur’s Lair (Servant of the Gods Book 3) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by April McCoy

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Minotaur's Lair (Servant of the Gods, #3)Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am here for any books that contain greek mythology. This is the final book (number 3 in the series). I didnt read the first two and didnt feel like i was unable to grasp what was going on! The way the writer tells the tale is honestly just mystical. It grabs your attention, and it had made me want to go back and read the other two. Its the way that the description is so perfectly balanced that you honestly feel as if you’re there that was the biggest winner for me. The story itself is great and well thought out. Author has an incredible mind and this book shows it!

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Devlin by Angela K. Parker – Review by April McCoy

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DevlinDevlin by Angela K. Parker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story was so great! It was the perfect escape from a seriously hectic time! The characters had chemistry that you really felt and the dynamic they had was addictive. Author writes a great story that keeps you on your toes and never bored! The forbidden fruit aspect of the tale really put the cherry on top!

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Much Ado About Dying (Guardians of the PHAE Book 2) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Tracy Greenahlgh

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60980480-much-ado-about-dying” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel (Guardians of the PHAE #2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1651496638l/60980480._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60980480-much-ado-about-dying”>Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22291916.Rowan_Dillon”>Rowan Dillon</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5181777030″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This the second in the series Guardians of Phae books continues on from where the first left off, just following the explosions and further health issues befalling the Unhidden.<br />The characters continue to evolve, contact is made with the old gods, and I have to admit I had to re-read a few bits to keep up with which character was involved with which, once I got to grips with it all again I thoroughly enjoyed the book.<br />Can the Unhidden survive let alone thrive, how does the rest fo the world evolve to accommodate these new slightly paranormal people.<br />The tension that starts in book one flows effortlessly through the second book, intrigue, mystery are abound. There is some self-doubt, some pain and the story is very complex, but thoroughly enjoyable.<br />These authors certainly know how to keep you hooked. <br />
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Snow in Love by Libby Kay – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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Snow in LoveSnow in Love by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was the perfect holiday read for a quick afternoon break. I loved reading of these two as while they came from different challenges at the end of the day they have so much in common. The push and pull between these two made the snow melt off my pages.

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Taming of the Few (Guardians of the PHAE Book 1) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60594043-taming-of-the-few” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Taming of the Few: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel (Guardians of the PHAE #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1647040091l/60594043._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60594043-taming-of-the-few”>Taming of the Few: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22291916.Rowan_Dillon”>Rowan Dillon</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5181720432″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
The authors have created a completely immersive and all-encompassing world, where after the poles have shifted slightly certain people develop talents, those people are classified the Unhidden. Mostly made up in people with a natural belief in the older ways and those who’s histories are based in magic.<br />It does bring to the forefront that which many of us understand, that of prejudice and how as a human race those seen as different are often targeted before understanding has taken place.<br />This book is the first in the series and I found the characters really well written and their relationships grown and change as the story develops. Some relationships start to bud as we find the areas the Unhidden have settled in around Ireland are attacked by the Pure Earther Movement and others. <br />There is a traitor in their mist, one who has familiar bonds to another Unhidden still finding her strengths. Their healer needs to fight constantly to do her best for those under the protection of PHAE and those in her family. <br />I am going straight onto book 2<br />
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Much Ado About Dying (Guardians of the PHAE Book 2) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel (Guardians of the PHAE #2)Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel by Rowan Dillon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We pick up the sequel after the massive bombings. Roisin is our main character who is a powerful healer. A strange reapiratory infection is spreading which has doctors stumped and even Roisin cant heal themfrom it.
If it isn’t enough that extremists want her and all the unhidden dead, old gods start to come out of the woodwork which history says they shouldn’t interact with but the power they can provide is hard to ignore and Roisin will find herself battling a God to save the world.
This was a great sequel, I feel this had less lag than the first and I enjoyed it more. The characters are realistic with flaws and mistakes and real personalities. Their responses to hardship and danger is realistic and sometimes endearing making the characters grow on you quickly. Well done!

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Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Alison Risher

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Hanging Softly in the Night (Detective Nick Larson #1)Hanging Softly in the Night by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author delivers! The moody and broody detective is the male protagonist. His tortured-by-a-psycho-family-member neighbor is the female protagonist. A murderer is loose in the Big Apple, wreaking havoc. Sparks fly, and suspense abounds, but will the heroes be able to overcome their own psyches in order to take a chance on a new beginning together?

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Beast (Popov Bratva Book 5) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Lauren West

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Beast (Popov Bratva #5)Beast by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Adrian and Annika had a beautiful story. The connection they shared was so unique and special. Their bond gave them strength, courage, and happiness that they could only find with each other.
Adrik had a tragic childhood and suffered through something unthinkable. He however was still loyal and determined. Annika had a beautiful spirit and fierce dedication to those around her… after an attack she struggles to reclaim that piece of her. Together Adrik and Annika show love conquers all when it’s right and meant to be.

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Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Amaleigha Loves a Good StoryAmaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a lovely heart warming story teaching children about fundraising and working together as a community to help others. I would highly recommend this beautiful children’s story.

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The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie – Review byThe Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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The HusbandsThe Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If it means to be fate will definitely intervene. Dorian shoots Augustine and with guilt he fakes who he is to be near Augustine. That’s when it gets really complicated and they fall for each but they let each other go. Years later there wives becomes friends and all truths are revealed. Dorian and Augustine become a committed couple with support of there wives in the polygamous relationship.

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Much Ado About Dying (Guardians of the PHAE Book 2) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Heather Goodman

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Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel (Guardians of the PHAE #2)Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel by Rowan Dillon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Get ready for adventure around every corner with the sequel in this magical refreshing book. The author hasn’t disappointed in book two. The unhidden face a new enemy that they cant figure out what it is or who it’s coming from. Relationships and talents are tested. Be prepared for a rollercoaster of emotions as you read this one but it is so worth it.

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Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt – Review by Julie Johnson

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Amaleigha Loves a Good StoryAmaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Amaleigha loves helping people and recently she’s noticed a need in her local school library. She presents an idea to her teacher and her grandfather, and together with other trusted adults, they hatch a plan to include bilingual books in the school library.

This is a cute book that could inspire a youngster to want to find a way to help others, whether it be a bilingual library like Amaleigha or some other brilliant idea. It also encourages readers to seek out others who may have experience in a given area that could possibly help them to implement their idea to fruition. I also like how this book featured multiple different languages to give young readers a multicultural experience while reading the book.

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