This was such a cute story! I really enjoyed how the author wrote a story for children of the age that may be close to no longer believing Santa is real and how the young character’s mom explains the true meaning of Santa Claus!
The pictures went along great with the story and were well detailed. I highly recommend this book for parents of children who are close to not believing anymore to help them understand the importance and the true meaning behind the holidays!
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This author has done it again! I really enjoyed book one in the Mafia Elite series, and I highly recommend you read it first before Blood Oath, the second in the series. This author has a way with words and makes the characters pop in this series and leaves you wanting to keep reading to find out more.
Blood Oath was a hard to put down read and I would definitely recommend it for anyone who enjoys romance suspense books with a Mafia storyline. I really enjoyed the storyline of this book and fell in love with the characters in this series, and I absolutely cannot wait until I can get my hands on the third book!
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Twilight’s Curse, book 1 in the Twilight Realm Series was very well written. The book is a YA fantasy story with adventure that includes elves, magic and lots of action, emotions and some drama too. The character building is great and really keeps the reader’s attention and makes them want to keep on reading. Zoe and Nix are great main characters, and the author has done a great job of portraying how each of these characters feels throughout the book not only about each other, but their families and other adults or role models in their lives. I highly recommend this book if you enjoy fantasy and YA novels as you will not be disappointed! I cannot wait until I can read the second book.
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Come Back Tomorrow, the first book in the Embrace Tomorrow Duet by Amy Argent, was a great read. I really enjoyed the flow of this book. It catches your attention right away and you really want to see the friendship develop between the main characters. Tori is a psychologist working at a hospital. As part of her job, she keeps company with terminally ill patients at the hospital who don’t have family or anyone to talk to. Will is dying. He has terminal cancer, and he is all alone, and he also has a DNR on his file. Tori wants, needs, to find out why he has given up on his life. She arrives at his room and slowly they start to chat. At first Will doesn’t understand why she would even want anything to do with him. But every day she asks him “Can I come back tomorrow” and he says sure. Then the question is asked to Tori, but will that be enough for her to have helped him? I loved the way the author wrote this book. It was a hard to put down read because I always wanted to know what they were going to talk about next time and how their relationship would grow. But I would prepare yourself with tissues because this read is a rollercoaster ride! If you enjoy a good contemporary romance like this, you’ll enjoy this book! I cannot wait to read the second one!
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Come Back Tomorrow, the first book in the Embrace Tomorrow Duet by Amy Argent, was a great read. I really enjoyed the flow of this book. It catches your attention right away and you really want to see the friendship develop between the main characters. Tori is a psychologist working at a hospital. As part of her job, she keeps company with terminally ill patients at the hospital who don’t have family or anyone to talk to. Will is dying. He has terminal cancer, and he is all alone, and he also has a DNR on his file. Tori wants, needs, to find out why he has given up on his life. She arrives at his room and slowly they start to chat. At first Will doesn’t understand why she would even want anything to do with him. But every day she asks him “Can I come back tomorrow” and he says sure. Then the question is asked to Tori, but will that be enough for her to have helped him? I loved the way the author wrote this book. It was a hard to put down read because I always wanted to know what they were going to talk about next time and how their relationship would grow. But I would prepare yourself with tissues because this read is a rollercoaster ride! If you enjoy a good contemporary romance like this, you’ll enjoy this book! I cannot wait to read the second one!
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Stranded: Cetacea Chronicles Book 1 was a great early reader book! As an adult, I really enjoyed the writing style of this book and the storyline and even learned a thing or two while I read! I enjoyed that the author, Feather Chelle, included educational aspects within the book that would help children/early readers, and even adults too, learn about the dolphins and whales while reading an adorable, beginner fantasy story with lots of adventure and great description. It really had me cheering on the dolphins and whales as a read-along on their journey! I highly recommend this book to marine-loving early readers, and I hope that Feather releases the second book soon as I look forward to reading it in the future and to someday share them with my child.
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Merissa Racine has done it again! Shadows of Doubt is the second novel in the Crawford Mystery series, and it was a can’t-put-it-down read! I would highly recommend reading the first book in the series to get a feel for the main character, Lauren, and what she does as a court stenographer. In this second book, Lauren has grown from her experiences in the first novel and is ready to figure out yet another mystery that has happened in the town of Crawford. If you enjoy thriller novels or mystery novels (or both like me) then you will love this series! Merissa has taken a job not many know about and has written it into a novel series that makes you want to keep reading more, not only for the mystery and who-dun-it storyline but also to learn about an important behind-the-scenes job in the court system. I cannot wait until the next book in the series comes out as it will be high on my priority list to read! I already know it will be even better than this one!
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Silent Gavel, book 1 in the Crawford Mystery series by Merissa Racine is a five-star read! I LOVED this book! I love reading thriller books with a crime theme and this one did not disappoint! I loved the character development and that the story was well written and did not drag but include just what was needed and had a few twists I definitely did not see coming! The book starts out with Lauren, a court reporter, being late to pick up her boss, the judge, to carpool to a hearing. When Lauren arrives and does not receive a response from the judge after knocking on her door, she steps inside only to find the judge dead! Her whole world is about to get messy, and she is now on the mission to not only clear her name but to find out who killed her boss. I really enjoyed this book, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good whodunit story! I cannot wait to sink myself into book 2 next!
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Decisions and Possibilities is book two in Kimberly Mullins Notebook Mysteries series. I did not read book 1 and I feel like it should be read first to get a better understanding of the story. With that being said, I really enjoyed this book! I liked the main character Emma and how she pushed for opportunities for women who wouldn’t have normally had them in the 1800s due to it being a mainly male society in terms of working and going to school. I enjoyed the mysteries within the book and if you like historical fiction mixed with mystery then I highly recommend this book and series! I am looking forward to my next read by Kimberly Mullins!
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Entwined is the first book in the Stone and Cinder Book series by A.L. Morrow. I really enjoyed this book and I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves Cinderella. The story is a fantasy retelling of Cinderella, and it was very well written. I enjoyed the twists and turns the story included and the twist on the original tale was a great way of writing a modern version. If you enjoy retellings of original stories with a different twist, then I highly recommend you pick up this book and then hold on to your hat while you wait for book two in the series.
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Amy McKinley has done it again! No Way Out did not disappoint! I do not know where this author has been all my life, but I am happy to have found her because she is on the top of my 2021 favourite authors list! No Way Out is book 1 in McKinley’s new Mafia Elite series! It is fast-paced and sucks you in from the beginning wanting you to keep on reading and find out what happens with Max and Liliana. If you love suspense with some romance mixed in then this book, and author, are for you!
I highly recommend this series and I cannot wait to see where McKinley takes this series next! In the meantime, I will count down the days until I have book 2 in my hands!
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Unsettled Scores is book 2 in the DAG team series by Kel O’Connor. This series is meant to be read in order and I would recommend reading book 1 first before reading Unsettled Scores. I do not think I can explain how much I really enjoyed this book. The characters are phenomenal and make you feel like they are your friends as you go along their daily lives both personal and work while you read the story. Amy Stuart has been blaming herself for the death of her sister for four years. After being hired by Hugh Bainbridge IV, as a member of DAG (Data Acquisition Group), to help find out who is smuggling drugs into his mother’s charity, she finds herself back in the city where her niece and brother-in-law live hoping to fix her relationship with them and get answers and revenge against the person who has caused her and her family so much pain, but Hugh is attractive and she is just his type. Will Amy be able to focus on her end goal and not the cute lawyer who has caught her attention? If you enjoy a good suspense novel with lots of descriptive action and some romance added in then I highly recommend this book, and series. I love a good suspense novel and this one kept me wanting to keep reading even when I had to stop. I cannot wait until Kel comes out with the next in the series, because it will be at the top of my to-be-read list and she will now be on the top of my new favourite authors list!
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Journeys Through TimeSpace is book 2 in the Journeys Through series by James Talisman and just like book 1 it did not disappoint!
I loved how readers learned more about the characters throughout this second installment in this series. It captured my attention and kept me wanting to know what happened to the characters when I had to be away from reading it.
Overall, I would highly recommend this series and book to those who love sci-fi and those who are looking to step outside their comfort book genre and want to read something fun, adventurous with a great storyline and awesome character building! I can’t wait to read what James has to write next!
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Caught by Him by Tammy Mannersly was a cute contemporary romance novella that I really enjoyed reading! When Brody Nash meets Willabelle Stone he doesn’t know what to do with himself! Willa is helping out her grandfather but accidentally loses the key she was given and has to hope over the gate that leads to the house. A misunderstanding leads these two characters into a whirlwind opposites attract story that kept my attention throughout. I loved the first encounter these 2 had and the way they got along. The author did a fantastic job of writing this story to include everything you could expect from a contemporary romance including a possible breakup courtesy of an ex. I really enjoyed this book and I cannot wait for the opportunity to read more of Tammy’s stories and would highly recommend it for someone looking for a short but cute romantic read!
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Journeys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman is the first installment in James’s Journeys Through series.
As a reader who does not often read sci-fi, I, actually, really enjoyed this book. Although there are quite a few characters and different points of view to follow at the beginning and it is a bit confusing, I enjoyed the character building and how it kept my attention and, in the end, all came together. The story had a very interesting plot and I enjoyed how the author brought all the characters together.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it. I cannot wait to read the second installment Journeys Through TimeSpace.
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The Dream Catchers, Prestoria, is book 1 in a series by J. U. Menon. The book is aimed for ages 8-12, but I would highly recommend it for older children as well as adults!
This book kept my attention from the very beginning and even as an adult I truly enjoyed the writing style and the storyline and adventures within. Radhika is the main character. She has a very active imagination and is selected to take part in a special challenge taking place in Prestoria, the mysterious realm of nightmares. Taken on an adventure while asleep, Radhika learns about friendship, loyalty, and forgiveness. If you have young readers in your life, especially with an interest in fantasy, I would highly recommend this book! I am excited to see where the author takes this series and cannot wait for the next book!
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Azrael by Matthew Huntley is a debut thriller novel that was a great read. I really enjoyed the character building in this book and the twists and turns that came along with it.
The book is set in New York state mostly taking place between Oswego and Buffalo. Levi Andrews is a retired lead officer who locked away serial killer Azrael a decade ago. Parker Williams is a young detective who has contacted Levi, now a drunk after losing so much after solving the original case, when new murders similar to the originals a decade ago have occurred and they are now wondering, have they locked away the wrong person? Or is this a copycat? Pick up a copy and find out for yourself!
If you love crime and thriller books, this book is for you. It has the twist and turns of a thriller with a police crime storyline that keeps your attention and wants you to keep reading right until the end to find out what happened! I really enjoyed this book and I hope that Matthew writes a second in the future!
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Chatroom With a View by Glenn Maynard is a thriller that I really enjoyed reading. The book begins with a bang and a fast turn and kept my attention throughout. The main character Troy Cullen has been abused by his father his whole life and has stuck around after high school living at home to protect his mom. Working at a local diner he feels he has not gone anywhere in life in his small hometown, especially when it comes to girls. When his ex-girlfriend whom he met in a chat room drops a bomb his life becomes even more complicated and he seeks revenge on other women from the chatroom he met his ex in. The story starts strong with good character building and continues with lots of twists and turns. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it to anyone who really enjoys thrillers.
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Houses of Deception The Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series Book 6, was my first book by Cynthia Hamilton. Although I did not read the 5 books prior to this one in the series, I really enjoyed the way this book was written and that the author went back and explained about previous events to tie the story together. For someone who didn’t know anything about the previous characters I was not lost in reading the 6th book in the series and I liked that. The story kept me wanting more by having 2 mysteries to solve in it. The build-up for both storylines was nicely written and kept my attention throughout the entire book. It was hard to put this book down and I will definitely be going back and reading the previous books to get a better idea of what Madeline and Mike have experienced in the past.
The author really adds lots of twists and turns to the story and makes the reader want to find out if the hunches that Madeline and Mike have are correct or wrong turns on the path to solving the mystery. I can’t wait until I get the opportunity to read another in this series!
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The Heart of Baker Bay by Danielle Jacks is a contemporary romance, and my first book by Danielle Jacks. I really enjoyed the storyline of this book. I felt very connected to Jody and her experiences and the way she felt towards Adam. Jody is the mess up and let down in her family. The book begins with her being fired and with no job. She wants to do something with her life but she also doesn’t realize the importance of responsibility and the commitment it takes. When Jody’s grandmother has an accident and can’t run her seaside cafe, Jody is the member of the family who finds herself stepping up and temporarily moving to the small town of Clover Bay to help run the café even though she can’t hold down a job for more than a few weeks in Manchester. Insert the cute, young mail delivery man, Adam, in the small seaside town and readers have themselves a fantastic adult contemporary romance read about learning to find yourself, taking responsibility, stepping outside your comfort zone and just how important family, and love, really is. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good contemporary novel and for someone looking for that perfect read to take to the beach. This definitely won’t be my last of Danielle’s!
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Competing With The Star is the second book in the Star series by Krysten Lindsay Hager.
I highly recommend this series! I really enjoyed this second book and felt I connected with the characters even more than when I read the first book, Next Door to a Star.
Hadley is at her new school with her new friends and her cute boyfriend, Nick. Life is the best it has been for her since she moved to Grand Haven. She and Nick have a great friendship and a great relationship as well and they can talk to each other about just about anything.
When Hadley finds out her boyfriend used to have a huge crush on her best friend Simone, Hadley’s whole world gets shaken up, and not necessarily in a good way! What could possibly go wrong when your best friend is a former TV star?
I really felt connected to this book and series as a whole. Even as an older adult, I could relate to how Hadley felt about that first relationship and the feelings of insecurity and if she was good enough or doing the right things. I could also relate to the friendships, and lack thereof, and how you don’t always know if your friends are who you think they are in the end.
YA contemporary is one of my favourite genres and I really feel this series would be a great addition to any young teens book collection and I highly recommend it for the 12-18 year old age range. I hope that someday Krysten writes a third book to let readers find out what happens between Hadley and Nick and the rest of the gang.
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This was a great ending to this trilogy! It was an edge-of-the-seat read to try and figure out the conclusion to who leaked important information for the Navy SEALS and to find out Tyler’s story in all of this! Malina Johansson is an analyst for the Navy Seals and just so happens to work on the team of her high school crush, Tyler. When a night in Vegas changes their relationship Malina must open herself up to the opportunity of a relationship with Tyler and put her past behind her, that is until it becomes part of her present. When Malina is accused of treason and flees, she runs to the only man who can keep her safe, Tyler and his family’s island. Together, along with Tyler’s brothers, they figure out who caused the trouble with the Navy SEALs missions and figure out how they can have a lasting relationship together. I really enjoyed the series and how each book was about one of the brothers and included information not only about their relationship with the woman of their dreams but also about secrets from the past and intertwined the Navy missions as well! I had a difficult time putting these books down and I highly recommend them to anyone who loves suspense novels with a mix of romance! You won’t be disappointed in this series! Amy McKinley is a new author to me, and I can’t wait to read her next series and get lost once again in her characters and storylines!
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This book did not disappoint one bit! If you like thrillers and edge-of-your-seat reads, then this is the book for you! This was my first by Jessica but it won’t be my last! Molly is just an easy-going college student. After finishing her second year of university all she wants to do is enjoy her summer, except that she can’t leave her mom alone because she wanders off and gets lost due to her dementia. One of the times her mom goes missing Molly enlists the help of her older brother and while out searching she sees a missing poster for a woman from 20 years ago. As you read the book you discover the similarities between this missing woman and Molly and follow along with how Molly uncovers secrets from the past and how she discovers those around her may not be who she believes they are. Jessica did a fantastic job of making the reader feel like they were right there with Molly. It is not too often I read a book in 2 sittings, but this was one of those books! I couldn’t put it down! I got sucked in from the beginning and was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out the mystery of whom this missing woman was and the connection she had to Molly! I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading thrillers! This is one of my favourite genres and I have to say it is one of the best thrillers I’ve read and I have read a lot! The book flows well and includes all the details you need and a great twist (that I did not see coming!) at the end! If I could have given this book 6 stars I gladly would have!
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Witches and demons and werewolves, oh my! If you like any (or all) of those you are going to love this book and series! Carnival of Shadows (Black Water Magic Book 2) is the second book in this Urban Fantasy series by Leslie Scott, and frankly, I really hope there is a third!! I loved how the characters were developed and each had a specific way of helping Teagan. Teagan Blackwater is just trying to get on with her life after her mother killed her grandmother Nola. This meant Teagan became the swamp witch of Firewater Springs and now she is responsible for protecting the town! When a not-so-typical carnival arrives in town, Teagan must rush to save the residents of Firewater Springs before it is too late. With the help of the local sheriff, Sean, who just so happens to be her new beau, her ex-boyfriend a biker demi-demon, and friends Oliver, Shelley, and Anna, can they defeat the ringmaster and save the residents and Firewater Springs? You will just have to read it and find out!
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Amy McKinley has done it again. I really have found a new favourite author! This girl can write, and she does it really well! In Moonlit Mirage, Cade Malone is in a car accident and an underwater angel saves him but then disappears. Years go by and he continues to think about her and what she did but still has not found her. He vows that if he ever does, he won’t let her get away. When their paths finally cross, secrets from the past are revealed which could make or break their chance at a relationship but the truth must be revealed. I thought this book was the perfect length! It was a quick read that caught my attention right from the beginning and held it for the entirety. I also liked that it tied into another of Amy’s series which made me want to buy and read them too!
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I really enjoyed this book. I thought the story was the perfect length to introduce us to Fiona and Connor. This story is the perfect example of the one that got away but came back for that second chance at love! Amy did it again with a sweet 5-star contemporary read that kept my attention throughout and I can only hope she will write about these 2 characters again in the future! Fio is asked to tutor a 4th-year transfer football student by her father, the coach. Little did she realize it was Connor, who left and went across the pond to pursue his soccer career and left her behind. Life went on after Connor left, but when he returns Fiona has choices to make about the one she loves.
Moonlit Kiss was an enjoyable 4-star read. Amy’s books always find a way of grabbing the reader and making them want to read more and more. I enjoyed the flow of this book and the fact that it took place in Venice. The history that is described is really neat and makes you feel like you were right there alongside Gianna experiencing it firsthand. After Gianna lands a job restoring a century-old fresco painting in Venice she packs her bags and travels to Italy to begin the restoration. Once she arrives, she feels the eerie familiarity of the city and realizes she has been here, but not in her current lifetime. When local Sergio rescues Gianna after a mishap near a canal-side café, the two begin a friendship that turns to more. As Gianna progresses on the restoration project, she turns to her new relationship to help with an important missing piece and to help with haunting dreams of the past and events of the present. I really enjoyed this story and I did not see the ending coming! If you enjoy a bit of romance with some suspense added then I would highly recommend this book!
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This children’s book was adorable! As an educator, I really enjoyed what this book was about and how it was explained at a child’s level, and also how it teaches children the importance of life and what we as humans could be doing to cause it to be shorter. Mornin is a super bird who loves flying around and taking pictures and videos of where he lives. On one of his adventures, he discovers that some birds are not on earth anymore and takes it upon himself to figure out how he can prevent this from happening to his family and his wildlife friends, whom he loves. The author did a fantastic job of including many ways to spread the word about extinction, what it means for Mornin and his friends as well as how to prevent it from happening. I feel like kids of many different ages, and even adults too can relate to what is said in this book in terms of the environment and how we can change it in a good way to live a longer life. What an adorable read! I can’t wait to read the next one!
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Tally and the Angel is the first book in a cute middle-grade children’s contemporary series. Tally is gifted a pendant by her mother, but it is not just any pendant, it has an angel living in it! Tally believes having her very own angel is great and cannot wait to take him on her trip to India with her father. Once in India, she learns of children being kidnapped in the city of Agra, that they are staying in. With the help of her angel Jophiel and a few friends along the way, she begins to solve the mystery of who is taking the children and what has happened to them. I think the author did a great job of using words that middle-grade readers could understand and relate to. As an adult, even I was excited to find out how the book concluded and what the answer to the mystery was. I would highly recommend this book, not only for young middle-grade readers but for adults too. It was a fun book that includes mystery, adventure, friendship, bravery and so much more! The author really makes you feel like you are a part of the adventure and wants you to keep reading to find out what happens. I cannot wait to read where the next adventure is for Tally and Jophiel!
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Next Door to a Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager is a cute YA contemporary novel that hits you in all the feels. Hadley is a 9th grader whose best friend has recently moved away partway through the school year, leaving her with no friends and what will most likely be a very boring Summer. That is until she is offered the opportunity to go visit her grandparents for the entire summer, who just so happen to live next door to teen TV star, Simone Hendrickson. Simone is everything that Hadley wishes she could have in a friend, including being popular, and throughout the Summer she learns the importance of friendship and that perhaps being pretty and popular isn’t always what it is cracked up to be. This story really brings out what being a not-so-popular teen is all about. If you have ever experienced being left out or not having many friends then you will definitely relate to this book, just as I did. This story really showed the side of being a teenager that not everyone sees and makes you realize that growing up is harder than it seems sometimes. I enjoyed reading this book and I am excited to put the sequel on my to-be-read list for future reading.
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