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I Loved You Yesterday (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by Sara Grantham

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I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats TrilogyI Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The world of love and romance is full of ups and downs… and so is this book!
I was hooked by the characters, and continued to stay hooked by the complexity within the relationships. This book has everything a romance can offer – including second chances, drama, fate, high school sweethearts, and love triangles.
The characters were so relatable and real… and the story was both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Now I cannot wait to see what else is in store with this trilogy!

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins – Review by Sara Grantham

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Series Book 1)Ashes by MK Harkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The synopsis attracted me to this book, but then I was absolutely hooked from the prologue! There was the perfect amount of magic and reality sprinkled into this story, and I absolutely loved the characters. Ashley has such spunk and personality! I wish I had been more like her when I was in high school.
This retelling of Cinderella was such an easy read and had enough twists and turns to keep me captivated with the story. I definitely recommend this book and am now going to read more from MK Harkins!

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In Plain Sight (Logan McKenna Mystery Series Book 8) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Sara Grantham

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In Plain Sight: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 8In Plain Sight: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 8 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was my first book by Valerie Davisson, and now I am compelled to read all of the others in this series! I loved that you could pick this book up without reading the other books, but now I feel the need to go back and read them all anyways.
Valerie’s writing was so descriptive, which made me feel immersed in the story, the setting, the drama, the mystery… everything! This was a great murder mystery that kept me flying through the pages to uncover the truth. I definitely recommend it!

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Sara Grantham

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Ashes of Sin and StardustAshes of Sin and Stardust by Lindsay Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book took me to a world I have no experience in, but now I am very intrigued about. From the descriptions of relationships between Doms and subs, traumatic pasts, hopes and desires, and some karma thrown in, this book had me hooked! I couldn’t help but to identify with Alice and her struggles, and I highly enjoyed getting under the cracks of Reuben’s armor to see who he truly was.

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Key to His Heart by Kristina Beck – Review by Sara Grantham

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Key To His HeartKey To His Heart by Kristina Beck
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Holy emotions! This book made me want to be a divorced pregnant woman who leaves everything behind to start a new life… Because even though that is entirely scary, she finds exactly what she has always been picturing!

Reading Kat and TJ’s different points of view throughout this story felt so special. They both are such emotional people who have gone through a lot, and watching their journey unfold was magical. Their story is so unbelievably beautiful and is full of dreams, visions, art, and fate.

This book made my heart happy and I shed quite a few tears!

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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Sara Grantham

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The Girl Who EscapedThe Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was addicting and refreshing! I breezed through the entire book in a few hours, and the story kept me hooked the entire time. The characters were all so relatable and real, and the twists and turns kept me guessing what would happen next.
I am a big fan of murder, mystery, thriller type books – so this was right up my alley!
Such a tragic story that then held hope, love, and justice in the end.

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Death & Mirrors (All Things Dark & Deadly Book 1) by SF Benson – Review by Sara Grantham

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Death & Mirrors: All Things Dark & Deadly, Book OneDeath & Mirrors: All Things Dark & Deadly, Book One by S.F. Benson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book first transported me back in time to London in the late 1800’s, and then it transported me into a mirror world! I am a big fan of fantasy and mystery, which made delving into this book and discovering new worlds so much fun.
I highly enjoyed Evaline’s strong-willed personality, her independence, and her tenacity! I cannot imagine being a woman in her time with all of the societal pressures and what a “woman’s rightfully place” is. She handled it with spunk and never stopped being true to herself.
This book brought in so many elements of classic stories (Jack the Ripper, Sherlock Holmes, etc) and spun them into one with magic and mystery and mayhem. Definitely a worthwhile fantasy read and I am excited to see where the story goes from here!

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Someone Exactly Like Me (Wounded Hearts Series Book 1) by Debbie Cromack – Review by Sara Grantham

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Someone Exactly Like Me (Wounded Hearts, #1)Someone Exactly Like Me by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was intoxicating! I could not put it down… This slow burn REALLY kept the longing going, and held twists and turns to keep me intrigued. So much adventure, friendship, growth, and love!
My heart ached for many of the characters… only wanting all of the happiness they deserved and dreams they had to come true.
This was my first read of Debbie Cromack’s work, and now I am hooked! Her writing was addictive and drew me in deeper with every chapter. Emotions were woven into every word that the characters spoke to each other, as well as in their private thoughts. And let me tell you… things got STEAMY!
I cannot wait to continue on with the Wounded Hearts series.

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This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Sara Grantham

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This Time AroundThis Time Around by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I blinked, and I was done this book! I wish it was longer, so I could spend more time with Katie, Mary, Chase, and Timmy. The characters were so relatable and wholesome, and the story was short and sweet. I could feel Katie’s emotions as she came back to her hometown… The regret and sorrow. Thinking she might have prioritized her work over her family and happiness.
Watching her figure out her life in order to find a second chance at love was so fulfilling. Maybe it took going away for ten years to truly appreciate what she had.
Jane Suen writes in such a descriptive and easy-flowing way. This is my second book of hers, and I just want more!

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Sara Grantham

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The Lie That BindsThe Lie That Binds by Amy Argent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As I was reading, I felt like I was transported back into high school. Every whisper from classmates that makes you anxious and feel alone… The fear of looking up and making eye contact with anyone, so you keep your head down.
But what happens when you do make eye contact with someone? A GORGEOUS someone?
All the butterflies and feelings of new love… So intoxicating.

I read this book in just a few hours… It was so well-written and had some twists and turns I did not anticipate! Things DEFINITELY got steamy, but there was also so much love and friendship and growth in this story too.

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Murder Creek (Audio Book) by Jane Suen – Review by Sara Grantham

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This was my first audio book in many, many years… and I was amazed at just how fast I was pulled into the story! I could not stop listening. Jane Suen created a story and characters that were seamless and relatable. Eve was the perfect heroine – a determined college student who wanted to find the truth about a cold case in a small town. Her relentless drive kept me engaged and I finished Murder Creek in one sitting! Very compelling and intriguing.

A Quirk of Destiny (Quirk of Destiny Book 1) by Catherine Greenall – Review by Sara Grantham

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A Quirk of Destiny: Ignoramus et IgnorabimusA Quirk of Destiny: Ignoramus et Ignorabimus by Catherine Greenall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is fiction, but it is filled with so many factual things that it makes it even scarier. Could this happen? Could the overpopulation of the world and our reliance on genetically-modified foods create the end of the world?

Catherine Greenall used real research and stories in order to build this very real, very intense world where society as we know it can no longer exist. There were so many twists and turns – and I did not see them coming!

Knowing this is a trilogy, I cannot wait to see what is next for these characters. I fell in love with so many of them, and I was always rooting for humanity to win.

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Sara Grantham

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book intrigued me in ways I did not expect! I loved the way Nadia combined so many different emotions into one book. Lust, love, fear, hope, betrayal, and belonging… Everything Audri and Remi felt, I felt too. I loved the twists in the story, and how everything from their pasts wove together.
If you are looking for “a brother’s best friend romance” – this is all that and more! From the undeniable attraction and longing to the steamy sex scenes, Nadia really delivers. She created so many wonderful characters, and I cannot wait to join them again in the second WaterFyre Rising book.

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Distant Memories (Nurse Morgan Series Book 2) by Kate MacInnis – Review by Sara Grantham

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Distant Memories: A Nurse Morgan Series: Book TwoDistant Memories: A Nurse Morgan Series: Book Two by Kate MacInnis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was written in such a way that you can read it as a standalone! The details and explanations are so perfectly wound into this new story that anyone can pick it up and enjoy the adventure within. For me, it was such a joy to be back with these familiar friends – Gloria, Caleb, Savvy, Elisabeth, Jonathan, and (of course) Morgan. I highly enjoyed the new twists in the story and how Morgan’s abilities are ever-evolving. I did not enjoy one aspect of this book, though – when it ended! I felt like I had breezed through the entire thing, was just getting really into the story, and then BAM! It was over! I need more!! I love a book that leaves me yearning for the next one. I hope there is another installment soon because I need to continue on this journey with Morgan.

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Truth or Kill (Twisted Legends Collection Book 1) by A.C. Kramer – Review by Sara Grantham

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Truth or Kill (Twisted Legends Collection, #2)Truth or Kill by A.C. Kramer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“Dark Romance” is right! This book was twisted and alluring, so much so that I read it all in a few hours. I couldn’t risk putting it down and not getting the answers to the endgame. As the story unravels, I never quite knew what to expect! Little hints were sprinkled into the story, but I could never fully anticipate what was to come.

This story follows Sydney as she is thrown in with the wolves – almost literally. She was invited at the last minute to attend a retreat with 13 heirs to a large corporation. Even though she is the odd one out, she ends up getting clued into some of the mysterious inner workings of a game they are all playing. Watching Sydney evolve throughout the story – especially at the hands of Kage – was intense. Lots of steamy and suspenseful scenes to keep me hooked!

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Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson – Review by Sara Grantham

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Devil's BreathDevil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Right from the first chapter, this book was dark and sultry and addictive. This isn’t your typical romance novel – it has drugs, murder, betrayal, secrets, lies, and pain. But it also has longing, attraction, lust, and love. All of the feelings in Devil’s Breath felt organic. It was not over-the-top cheesy, but it still showed an instant connection between Cassius and Sera that only kept building and deepening, even when that made everything more complicated. After all, nothing is easy when you are falling for someone you are meant to kill.

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Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan Series Book 1) by Kate MacInnis – Review by Sara Grantham

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Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan #1)Distant Heart Sounds by Kate MacInnis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kate MacInnis seamlessly takes you into the world of nursing and gives you a main character that is entirely relatable… even when she starts seeing ghosts! This book has a little bit of everything – trauma, healing, life and death, paranormal activity, romance, and more. I highly enjoyed being thrown into Morgan’s life and watching her traverse the unknown. This book is like taking your favorite medical show and combining it with Ghost Whisperer. All of the drama and twists in this book really hooked me! I am excited to continue on Morgan’s journey in the next book.

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Sara Grantham

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The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book absolutely captivated me! Bernadette wrote in such a way that I could picture and feel everything that the characters did. While reading “The Happily Ever After Bookstore”, I fell in love with falling in love. In this book, three love stories were beautifully told throughout many seasons, holidays, happy moments, and sad moments. There were many moments that felt too good to be true (especially for the characters), but fate always found a way to bring the perfect couples together. “True and spontaneous love” happened within the bookstore, even to those who least expected it. To top it all off, this book had the perfect settings: a cozy town, a coffee shop, and a bookstore that felt like home.

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Sara Grantham

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story made me feel ALL of the emotions. I fell in love with the characters; I cried when they cried, laughed when they laughed, and felt each heartbreak and trauma with them. This story truly has it all – overcoming hardships, finding yourself, finding love and friendship and family, and, of course, a small town with a quaint bookstore full of coffee, pastries, and twinkling lights. Through each loss and gain, I could not help but have my eyes glued to Shannon Nikole’s words and now I cannot wait for the next installment! I already want to be transported back into Quimby Grove and continue on Ellie and Beck’s journey.

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