Good Things Take Time by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a really wonderful story about Buddy’s adoption. It taught a precious lesson. All things are on God’s timeline. I have really enjoyed the Buddy story’s. The illustrations are colorful. The characters are entertaining and it’s a story that kids will enjoy. It also teaches a scripture. It’s a wonderful story to add to a family library.
Good Things Take Time by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a really wonderful story about Buddy’s adoption. It taught a precious lesson. All things are on God’s timeline. I have really enjoyed the Buddy story’s. The illustrations are colorful. The characters are entertaining and it’s a story that kids will enjoy. It also teaches a scripture. It’s a wonderful story to add to a family library.
Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I don’t know if I loved this story more because I’m a gramma now and can totally see me doing this with my grandkids or if this story is just super cute! Either way I enjoyed reading it and wondering where Gramma was going to turn up next. The illustrations were perfect for the story and engaging for young and old readers alike. Can’t wait to read to my 2 yr old granddaughter!
Forever to Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Forever to Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 5) by Libby Kay
Forever to Fall is the fifth book in the Buckeye Falls series. This is a Second chance romance that I absolutely loved reading. I’ve truly enjoyed reading this series and this might be my favorite yet. Oh Mallory and Beckett these two know how to pull the heartstrings. These two when they were much younger had a pretend wedding that neither one ever forgot. Fast forward a bit and now that they are adults it’s seems they both have the same thoughts. With an upcoming wedding these two are thrown into maid of honor and best man duties that brings them closer together. They find themselves dating in secret. What happens next you must read to find out. I can’t recommend this book enough. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author.
•*• BOOK SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE •°••*•
Like the characters in his books, Matt Runals believes that individual freedom is a necessary part of working together. An early entrepreneur, he owned a paintball business as a teenager and competed in paintball semi-professionally. He attended Longwood University getting a degree in History and a Master’s of Divinity from Regent University. Later he worked at Liberty University, where he served as assistant coach and chaplain for Liberty’s paintball team and worked as a code of conduct officer and a class 3 civil rights Title IX investigator with the Dean of Students. After college, he spent fifteen years as a youth minister, mentor, and counselor, focusing on the wellbeing of trauma victims and the spiritual development of teens. Feeling called to serve in the Army he joined as a chaplain, a position he’s held for eight years. The work Runals has done in mentoring, counseling, and guiding those in need has reinforced his strong belief in community involvement and volunteering. In 2019, Matthew’s leadership was recognized when he was nominated for the General Douglas Leadership Award. Runals currently lives in Texas with his wife Dana, whom he met while playing Ultimate Frisbee, and their three children. He hopes that his work with the Army and the heart he puts into his writing will help more people see the promise and possibility in our American heritage.
.•°*°•. BOOK SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE .•°*°•.GOODREADS – Good Things Take Time (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn
BOOKBUB – Good Things Take Time (Buddy the Blue Corgi Series) by Suzanna Lynn
Author Suzanna Lynn is a happily married, full-time mother of three beautiful, energetic children, and lives in a small town nestled in the deep rolling hills of Missouri.
Growing up in the Ozarks, Suzanna spent her childhood wandering the fields and woods surrounding her home. While most children avoided the dark corners of the woods, she sought them out; imagining them to be filled with fairies, dragons and all number of creatures.
Having not lost her childhood imagination, Suzanna has written numerous poems, songs and short stories that won various awards in high school and college. Her dream was to, one day, be an author.
In 2014 she decided to stop wishing she could publish a book and made the dream a reality when she released The Bed Wife.
That first novella gave birth to two more books, completing the series, and stirred the embers of her five-book series called The Untold Stories. She has since published stand alone novels, and has published several children’s books.
When she’s not busy writing, illustrating, or spending time with her family, Suzanna loves to travel, go horseback riding, and growing flowers. She also has been known to volunteer with her children’s school, the Ladies Auxiliary, and even her local zoo!
The Human Mating Site, Complete Series : A Steamy, Dating Humour Romance by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
When I first read the title of this series, I wasn’t sure what I was getting into. But I was so intrigued. How can one not be when it’s called: The Human Mating Site. So of course I jumped in without reading what it was about. The author takes us on the ride of the main character’s life. A failed relationship, a resurgence with some promiscuous activities, while finding herself and potentially her forever. Of course nothing is ever simple and there’s some twists and turns along the way.
Bella has been asked for a divorce. By a man let’s face it she doesn’t really love, but has spent the last 12 years of her life with. At her friend’s encouragement, she went out to get back on the saddle, looking for no-strings attached intimacy. Drawing the attention of Liam, Mr.Smooth. I really believed she had a profound impact on him and he would change his ways. But you will have to read and find out what happened. However, he coached and instructed her to never settle for less and that she is worth the wait. This leads Bella on an adventure to find the ultimate friends with benefits relationship. She was done with commitment. Frequenting bars, joining online dating sites, anything she could do to find what she claimed to be looking for. She met some interesting characters along the way. Some were great and some were downright awful, but one is her forever.
Can you guess which one it is?
Release by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
RELEASE (Rewind)
I loved being able to catch up with all of the characters and their families as well as seeing how far they have come since I was first introduced to each one.
A lot has happened over the years, but there is a lot that happens in this book. Each one has grown and changed in the best ways even if it took some longer than others.
Adrien broke my heart several times, but there is one that stands out more to me than the rest. I’m so glad he had both Raphael and his sister Celeste to support him and walk with him. I also think he is the one who grew the most over the course of this book.
I would love to see each one of these characters in the future but I also think this was the perfect way to say bye to them.
This book would be better enjoyed if you have the others since there is so much recall from the earlier books. But the intimate moments were not for the pearl clutches.
Hope to see more books by Ms. Shaw in the future.
The Human Mating Site, Complete Series : A Steamy, Dating Humour Romance by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
First let me say that if you are not a fan of sex scenes then this isn’t the set for you. BUT if you don’t mind them…, you have to read this book!! It is so good. In this COMPLETE series you get to meet all the guys- Mr. Wimp (Joel), Mr. Smooth (aka Coach), Mr. Player, Mr. Kiny, Mr. Heartless, Mr. Rich, Mr. Boring, Mr. Nice, Mr. Unavailable, Mr. Rockstar, Mr. Pushy, Mr. Bullsh*t, and Mr. Almost Perfect. When you read the book you will understand the names and let me tell you!! SO FUNNY!! So, this set of books is about a woman named Bella who is in her thirties. She’s been married for 12 years, but they have slowly drifted apart. Him more so than her, but now she’s starting all over. Now she has to navigate the dating world while healing from a failed marriage and trying to regain her self-confidence and frankly herself back. Her group of friends is awesome! They always banter back and forth, they are SO funny, and the advise! Man oh man! It’s so awesome! I laughed so much. Such a group of personalities for sure! Bella joins a dating app and jumps back into the crazy dating world. She goes on a few dates and they are all Unique in their own way. They each get their own nickname (LOL!). Read to find out more there!!!! It gets a little messy here and there, but she is determined to have fun and see who’s out there. I’m not sure which guy’s story is the best honestly. Some are so funny. Some are sad. Some are even annoying and will have you mad. But so well written!! I can see each of these unfolding. The dating waters are full of all kinds of guys and Bella sure meets some different ones!! Will Bella find Mr. Right? Or will each guy crash and burn along the way? You will not regret readying this series! It will have you literally laughing out loud. You won’t want to put it down!! I defiantly didn’t want to! I can’t wait to read more from this author. Such a great funny read with TONS steamy romance. And Bella loves steamy romance books herself, some of which have scenes she’d love to recreate! And does she???!!! Read the set to find out all the dirty details!! The author also includes a playlist in the back with songs to go with each guy and of course their “names” are there as well. Nicknames if you will. Hehe 😉
El Diablo: A Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Novel by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Jessica used to be an adrenaline junkie and it may or may not have gotten her into some tough spots. Of course the things she was doing at the time weren’t legal but she has turned over a new leaf. She is now a detective and doing everything by the book until the name of a youth pastor comes across her desk. There are rumors of him doing not so nice things and she wants to find out the truth. Pastor Wright is a client of the firm so it isn’t so weird for her to look into his background, but what could be uncovered? Young girls and a property owner have come up missing. She thinks she knows who is behind the disappearances but what is the cost? This was a good book jump into. I haven’t read the first book but I will definitely be picking it up to get more background on our main character.
Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Where’s Gramma? is a quick children’s picture book. It is geared toward younger readers, as there are only a line or 2 on each page. The illustrations help the story along. Gramma is playing hide and seek with her grandsons, always in new fun places. She is full of adventure and surprise. The story rhymes and is fun.
Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
She’s My Rhinestone Cowgirl by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I like many different kinds of romances and Brooke May writes many different ones. She’s a great, multi talented author. She’s my Rhinestone Cowgirl is a western style l, second chance romance that was a great change of pace from what I’ve been reading. Trinity Redhawk and her dreams of being a rodeo queen had her leaving Shooter in her dust, but after achieving her dreams, and coming back to him can Shooter and his family forgive Trinity? After all if you release it and it comes back, it’s yours, right?
She’s My Rhinestone Cowgirl by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was a really sweet story. It’s one of those good pallet cleanser’s that you read in-between books. The romance between Scooter and Trinity was really sweet, watching them go from young love to heartbreak to second chances again in their adult life. I absolutely loved Scooter and my heart went out to him when he was struggling. The ladies in his family are definitely a force to be reckoned with! They weren’t too thrilled when Trinity had come back into Scooter’s life. But watching them grow together was heartwarming. I finished this book pretty quickly, and I loved the story telling and word building. I’m for sure going back and reading the previous books in this series!
Andrew’s Armor by Jill Monaco
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Andrew’s Armor was not what I expected, but I enjoyed reading it to my son. Andrew is a young boy, who has a toy chest filled to the brim. One of his favorite toys is his armor- dress up. He has a helmet, shield and sword. When he has those in hand, he goes on great adventures and feels brave and courageous. But then one day he gets hurt while wearing the armor, and it looses all its magic. It takes a while for him to get it back, and with the help of scripture. This is what I did not expect- I missed the God part of the book description. Despite not being religious, the book has good meaning behind it. Most of the illustrations are wonderful, but the beginning, I thought Andrew’s parents were siblings. They look incredibly young. There are a lot of activities at the end, that I didn’t read, because again- not religious.
Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a short, straight to the point book. There wasn’t a lot of reading involved, it was mostly pictures of all the shenanigans grandma gets up too, and then shares with her family.
Midnight Falls by John (ronin) Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story was an excellent read! It was a great horror book! I’m usually super picky about my horror and thriller books since I grew up reading Stephen King. Josh comes back to his hometown after a few things happened at college, but things aren’t exactly as it seems. The suspense was the undertone throughout the entire book. I was on pins and needles the entire time. The story was very detailed and the story building was excellent!
Release by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the last book of the series. Definitely need to read the others to know what is going on. This book was good. It wraps up the other stories, I really loved that. It is set 3 years after the last book. I like how the author finished these relationships.
You Are Special by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a cute little story about Buddy the Blue Corgi. In the first book of the series we meet Buddy who is born looking different than his siblings. He becomes sad when he thinks being different is bad. His momma helps him to understand that being unique makes you special. I can’t wait to see what else we can learn from Buddy.
Reviewed by@aliciaknoke
G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
As a book and language lover, I picked this up as soon as I laid eyes on it. I hadn’t read anything by this author before, but this had all the makings of a promising book. The cover alone is simple yet eye-catching, so it should come as no surprise that the illustrations inside were just as gorgeous! Both of my kids are a little older at 8 and 12, but they still enjoyed this book as well seeing as these aren’t common alphabet books. I think it would have been nice to include the definitions on each page, but I can also understand the simplicity of only pictures. It also helps teach kids a little about context clues. I feel this would be an extraordinary addition to your home library, a classroom, or a daycare. Pick it up and share with the younger ones (and even some older ones) in your life!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
You Are Special by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
You Are Special by Suzanna Lynn is the first in the Blue Corgi series. It was such a cute and fun read! The story is sweet, the pictures are beautiful and the sweet way she tells a story is wonderful. I loved reading this to my girls and they loved hearing it. Read a few more and it really is a lovely series.
El Diablo: A Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Novel by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was such an amazing and suspenseful read by a magnificent author! It is the second book in the Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense series. I have enjoyed many books but this author and this one is no different! I didn’t realize it was part of a series initially, so I read it without any prior background on the plot or characters. I think it did pretty well as a standalone, but it has piqued my interest which made me circle back and pick up the first book! Prepare yourself for a rollercoaster of a thriller that had twists and turns throughout the entire story. Just when I thought I had something figured out, the author threw me a curveball! Jessica is such a phenomenal main character that is very well developed. She feels more like someone you know rather than a character in a book. The flow of the story was flawless and everything unfolded so naturally. I sat down to read it as soon as I saw the gorgeous cover and the next thing I knew, I had finished the whole thing. If you enjoy thrillers that are packed full of action, danger, and suspense, this should be your next read. I can’t wait to see what the author has in store for us next!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Murder in Prospect: An Eve Sawyer Mystery by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Eve Sawyer is back….with a new mystery to solve. Murder in Prospect is book 5 in the Eve Sawyer Mystery series and this is another enjoyable cozy mystery. Just when I thought I had it figured out… I like how this author takes me on a few twists and turns with suspense, secrets, drama and intrigue.
When Eve is asked by her best friend, Bob, to accompany him back to his hometown to be his support as Bob lost his Uncle Will unexpectedly. Eve brings her sleuth skills and is puzzled there is more to Uncle Will’s passing then what is led on to believe. With so many questions in the air and Bob also struggling with his grief, will Eve be able help solve the puzzle and help out her friend…
I recommend this read..its a good book to curl up to. While this book could be read as a stand alone, I definitely recommend reading this series from the beginning….and you get to know Eve more.
Corpse Pixie by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is a quick read about a paranormal romance. It pulls you in from the very beginning. Very good book!
Made to Love Her: Romantic Suspense Novella by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book can be read as a standalone. It is a quick read full of romance and suspense. Good book!
Forever to Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Libby Kay has done it again. This can be read as a standalone, or with the series, which is great! A great love story with an emotionally roller coaster. Great read!
Forever to Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is number 5 in the Buckeye Falls series. This book can completely be read as a stand alone. I have read all the other books in the series, and I really enjoyed the continuation of characters. For the most part, books in this series have centered around a set of two main characters with characters from previous books set as supporting cast. I love reading more about all them! This book is the story about Mallory Dawson and Beckett Fox. Mallory has loved Beckett for as long as she can remember. She has learned to live without him. When he moves back to Buckeye Falls, she doesn’t know if she can continue to live without him. Unbeknownst to her, Beckett is also in love with her. It was a sweet story about the two of them finding their way to each other. I’m not sure that I believe in love at first sight at all, much less in kids, but I still enjoyed the book. Worth the time to read as a story and as a series.
Made to Love Her: Romantic Suspense Novella by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Having read and enjoyed the ‘Moore Family Saga’ series I was excited to read this romantic suspense novella. The storyline focuses on Cade Moore, a famous jazz saxophonist and his wife Lecia. The couple are in Greece as Cade and his band are back together and performing a series of concerts during the Millennial Olympic Games. However, their dream vacation quickly turns into a nightmare of international intrigue following a shocking revelation. Cade and Lecia find themselves in a world where loyalties are tested, trust is rare and the sins of the past haunt them. As the couple try to work out the lies from the truth, they will find out if their love is strong enough to survive. Although this is a short read it is action packed. I was hooked throughout by the relatable characters, stunning settings and gripping plot twists.
Murder in Prospect: An Eve Sawyer Mystery by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
An aspiring journalist’s help is requested by one of her college classmates. Over their spring break, they look into the death of the mayor of a former mining town turned ghost town, which has ultimately become rebranded as a tourist destination. The history of the wild west is evident throughout the town. The young adults must sift through family secrets and old romances to uncover the truth. How far will someone go to stop them before the details come to light?
Murder in Prospect: An Eve Sawyer Mystery by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Murder in Prospect is the fifth book in the Eve Sawyer Mystery series. Although it is part of a series, it can be enjoyed as a standalone mystery. This is a fast pace, quirky little story. We begin with the main character Eve Sawyer, we is supporting her friend, Bob, who just lost his uncle whom he was very fond of. However something isn’t quite right and Eve becomes suspicious about the events leading up to Bob’s Uncle’s death. A great read for those who love a good mystery.