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The Sisterhood of Secrets (The Gods’ Scion Book 4) by Winnifred Tataw – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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The Sisterhood of SecretsThe Sisterhood of Secrets by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Sisterhood of Secrets (The Gods’ Scion Book 4) by Winnifred Tataw is a great young adult fantasy.

In the story, Arcelia, her damaged family, and Prince Rodrick travel through the deserts and the Siesa Arid underground metropolis. Since she learned that her mother might be a murderer, everything has been odd, and she has been haunted by rumors of falsehoods and unfulfilled promises. She is hoping that a trip to Siesa Arid, the country of her twin cousins, will lead to the kind of family reunification she has been waiting for. Threats from a criminal organization disturb Arcelia and Rodrick, who are also troubled by moral dilemmas about right and wrong. The Archangel and God of Life assisted in all of this while keeping a close eye on it.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. The story really brings into their world.I couldn’t put the book down.

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Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1)Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust is a great suspense romance book.

This is the third year of Lily and Zeke’s story. Alex continues to remain fixated on Lily, despises Zeke, and makes every effort to separate the two of them. This is extremely dark, precisely what I would anticipate from the author, especially when you add treachery, general MC brutality, and tons of triggers. Zeke does his hardest to protect Lily.

Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into the dark romance world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Ladies of the Links (Ladies of the Links Book 2) by Haley Rhoades – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Ladies of the Links #2Ladies of the Links #2 by Haley Rhoades
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ladies of the Links (Ladies of the Links Book 2) by Haley Rhoades is a great romance sport story.

Christy does a terrific job as the pool manager and enjoys spending time with the kids throughout the summer months to make sure that all activities are enjoyable and safe. She enjoys spending more time with her daughters because she is a single mother of twins. She receives the surprise of her life from the club’s newest member.

Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny Book 5) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny #5)Soul Redeemed by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny Book 5) by Theresa Van Spankeren is a great paranormal series.

Years of not knowing whether the apparitions in front of her were genuine or just her imagination caused Julia to fear them. After all, someone had duped her into turning on the Resistance and harming people who were most important to her. However, Julia has since discovered the truth about her ability. She is the first vampire to be identified in centuries who has this ability.

Her ka-tet asks a group of seasoned pals in Marseilles to impart what knowledge they can to Julia. She works against the clock to master her power and convince the Resistance’s top brass that she possesses these exceptional talents. When King Valentino’s men learn of the gathering and arrange a trap by kidnapping surrounding human tribes, their intentions are foiled.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even more one-of-a-kind characters. The story really transports you into their world. I couldn’t put the book down

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Fallen Soul (War of Destiny Book 4) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Fallen Soul (War of Destiny #4)Fallen Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fallen Soul (War of Destiny Book 4) by Theresa Van Spankeren is a a great vampire story.

For many years, Lane Marlow has been evading capture. He escaped Valentino, King of the Vampires, after being condemned for feeding on his own kind. As reports about how such a young vampire managed to escape spread, Valentino orders his immediate execution. Before disappearing, Lane is able to escape from or kill every pursuer. But now Lane misses the house he was compelled to leave. He is found in Rome as he begins to travel back to Ireland. Valentino orders two members of his Council to lead the hunt after realizing that his prey is still very much alive.Lane encounters a bunch of vampires that are unlike any he has ever faced as he fights those sent after him.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even more one-of-a-kind characters. The story really transports you into their world. I couldn’t put the book down

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny Book 3) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny #3)Between Darkness & Light by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny Book 3) by Theresa Van Spankeren is a great paranormal vampire series.

With the help of those who could only be seen and heard by her, Julia betrayed her ka-tet, the individuals she considered her family, to Valentino, the King of Vampires. They avoid her because they believe she is insane. She worries about the apparitions coming again while she works to mend her relationships. Julia is compelled to ask Matthew for assistance after her commander vanishes without a trace. Their formerly intimate relationship has turned hostile. Since Julia’s betrayal, Matthew has been living away from the others. He has created a new life for himself inside Florence’s influential Medici family. The entrance of Julia is neither anticipated nor welcomed. Julia and Matthew understand that something much more evil is at work as their adversaries close in.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even more one-of-a-kind characters. The story really transports you into their world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Book 2) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny #2)Pursuit into Darkness by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Book 2) by Theresa Van Spankeren is a great vampire series

Julia accepted Samuel’s offer and aided the Resistance in deposing the Vampire King seventy years ago. She has coexisted peacefully with the rest of her ka-tet as her power and prowess grow.When Valentino shows up, his peaceful existence is upended because he wants to eliminate the growing danger to his authority. Samuel hopes to depart before the enemy gets too close because he is aware that his fledgling is still too young to overthrow the King. Julia is left with no choice but to fight when the plot backfires. The threat, though, is unlike any she has encountered before, and there are dangers to her ka-tet’s security everywhere—even in her own thoughts.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even more one-of-a-kind characters. The story really transports you into their world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny # 1)Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren is a great paranormal series

Julia comes from a prosperous household in 16th-century London. She develops feelings for Adam, the son of a servant, and is devastated when her family makes her enter into an arranged marriage. Since her husband is neither forgiving nor sympathetic, Julia finds it difficult to protect the people she cares about. When tragedy strikes, a stranger shows up and makes her a deal that might permanently change the course of her life. Agreement would fulfill her deepest desires and provide her what she has been denied: the freedom to do as she pleases and a chance to see her one true love again. Only one catch exists. Additionally, accepting would entail joining the Vampire Resistance in the King’s war.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even more one-of-a-kind characters. The story really transports you into their world. I couldn’t put the book down. This is the first book of the story and I can’t wait to continue the series.

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood: Novella One)Talks Like Thunder by Randal Nerhus
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Talks Like Thunder (Red With Native Blood Book 1) by Randal Nerhus & Marjorie Carter is a story Family, honor, and sorrow all contribute to a girl’s maturation within her culture.

This is the tale of Desert Flower, a small child who is experiencing the biggest nightmare in the annals of our people. Her life as an Apache starts in 1871, when she loses both of her parents to smallpox. She endures famine, boarding schools, reservations, and war as she matures. She grows up to be a strong, proud young woman who works to protect her family, her tribe, and her land despite the hardships she was born into.

Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into the native peoples world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Living with Conviction: A True Crime Memoir by Toby Dorr – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Living With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering ChoicesLiving With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering Choices by Toby Dorr
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Living With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering Choices by Toby Dorr is a great book based on true crime.

In this autobiography, Toby Dorr describes her experiences as a volunteer who ran a canine training program for inmates at the Lansing Correctional Center. She interacts with various prisoners, but just one really grabs her attention. John Manard, who escaped from prison with Toby’s assistance, is who he is. Before being apprehended, they were on the run for 12 days. Through her several court appearances, Toby had to develop her media savvy after becoming an overnight sensation. She served a few years in prison for her misdeeds, and in this book, she recounts her experience there.

Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this crazy prison world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Walk Off (Ground Rule Book 1) by Bree Kraemer – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Walk OffWalk Off by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Walk off by Bree Kraemer is a great second chance romance that leaves you wanting more.

Kyle and Celia have a common history. Lies, passion, half-truths, and hurt abound in this past. Kyle’s heart was broken when Celia dumped him eight years ago, but she also broke her own, in all honesty. Although they both moved on, they discovered that they still had a special place in their hearts for one another. They reignite their emotions for one another when they run into one another at the wedding of a mutual acquaintance. Kyle is a gracious person. But eight years ago, Celia made that decision for him.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. The story really brings passion into your life. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Earl of Griffith (Once Upon a Widow Book 6) by Aubrey Wynne – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Earl of Griffith (Once Upon a Widow Book 6)Earl of Griffith by Aubrey Wynne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Earl of Griffith (Once Upon a Widow) by Aubrey Wynne is a great historical romance.

You will pay close attention to every word Maeve says. After Roarik O’Neill was killed in the midst of Ireland’s political instability, she is leaving Dublin with her mother Helen. Despite the opposition of her family, Helen, an earl’s daughter, married Roarik after being swept away by passion and adventure. She and Roarik didn’t live in a mansion like a lady would; they made due with a small flat and her scant supplies. Helen was upset by her living situation as well as the fact that her husband loved Ireland more than she did. As a result of her late husband’s political engagement, Helen, now a widow, is leaving Ireland. She does this to protect herself and her daughter from any harm.I found it to be a sweet and moving romance with appealing characters and a heartwarming plot. I adored the overwhelming allure of the Earl of Griffith, widow Lady Helen, and her gorgeous daughter Maeve, as well as their touching tale.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even more one-of-a-kind characters. The story really transports you into their world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Huff… Puff… Grind! (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Huff... Puff... Grind! The 3 Little Pigs Get SmartHuff… Puff… Grind! The 3 Little Pigs Get Smart by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Huff… Puff… Grind! The 3 Little Pigs Get Smart by Lois Wickstorm is a great unique children story

Another science- and STEM-related picture book has been created by Lois Wickstrom! The Three Little Pigs story has a twist since each pig attended school to study architecture. They start out making their homes to see whether they can develop wolf-proof ones. The pigs go through the process of drawing blueprints for their homes before starting to construct them individually.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even more one-of-a-kind characters. The story really transports you into their world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 2) by Elise Carlson – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy #2)Secrets of the Sorcery War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Secrets of the Sorcery War: An Epic YA Fantasy by Elise Carlson is a great LGBTQ Fanatasy story

Reading Ruarnon is a pleasure. They are complex characters who the reader can’t help but enjoy getting to know. Ruarnon feels pressure to uphold their parents’ standards while still developing their own identity as the successor to the Tarlahn throne. Although they are young, they are intelligent beyond their years and lack any obnoxiousness. Characters in Secrets of the Sorcery War have a lot of depth.The book’s Australian characters are very beautifully written. The other protagonist of the story is Linh, who, like Ruarnon, is intelligent beyond her years without being annoying and has excellent interactions with people from both realms. The language flows smoothly and never seems out of place. Australian adolescents sound natural and realistic.

Despite being a YA novel, it doesn’t hesitate to approach its subjects through an adult lens. This allows it to explore its topics while telling an in-depth story, even though it is lengthier than typical for its target group.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even more one-of-a-kind characters. The story really transports you into their world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 1) by Elise Carlson – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Manipulator's War (Ruarnon Trilogy, #1)Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy) by Elise Carlson is a great young adult fantasy book.

The author skillfully incorporates a modern perspective with the addition of 4 children from today’s culture while skillfully balancing the several adolescent characters and their reactions to the battles, deaths of friends and foes alike, and the portal addition. The fantasy worldbuilding is good despite the necessity for speech to frequently carry a lot of exposition to keep readers informed of the rivalries and conflicts in this convoluted world. There are many characters to follow! The treatment of the “midlun” sex, Ruarnon, a non-binary protagonist who battles uncertainties and anxiety while rising to the trials of the manipulator’s war to become the leader the people need to defeat conquistador armies and wicked chaos produced creatures, was what I found to be most enjoyable.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even more one-of-a-kind characters. The story really transports you into their world. I couldn’t put the book down. Ran right for book 2.

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The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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The Wandering Isles (The Crown of Stones)The Wandering Isles by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) by C. L. Schneider a short dark fantasy.

All the pleasant feelings associated with discovering and reading the first book years ago came flooding back to mind as I read about Ian and Jarryd again.

Ian and Jarryd set out towards an unknown island at the start of the novel, where they encountered unusual onlookers and supernatural beings who offered them a “trade”. I was left wondering what their business was, who they were, and captivated by their race because the whole trading thing is a little sketchy and the details are vague. I savored every instant of their interactions with Ian, pausing briefly in wonder.

As a side aside, this could probably be read alone. The author did an excellent job of bringing to mind who these historical figures were and why they were significant. Overall, a really entertaining book.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. The story really brings excitement into your life. I couldn’t put the book down

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Editor Kill Fee (The Taylor Browning Cozy Mysteries Book 3) by GG Collins – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Editor Kill Fee (Taylor Browning Cozy Mysteries #3)Editor Kill Fee by G.G. Collins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Editors kill fee by GG Collins is a great mystery It has a unique story.

Editor Kill Fee’s first chapter triggered those emotions and recollections. You get the impression that you are there after reading the descriptions of the Pecos Triangle and the Santa Fe region. Outstanding research. I gained a lot more knowledge about the stunning and occasionally risky region. A poor turn is made by the president of the Santa Fe Wine and Crime book group. She is horrified to discover that she is on one of the region’s worst routes. Nobody knows what happened to her and she misses her rendezvous.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even thrilling characters. The story really transports you into their world. I couldn’t put the book down

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Afflicted LoveAfflicted Love by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Afflicted love by autumn sand is the first book in the serious and it is a m/m dark romance

This book was excellent. There is a huge variety of feeling and attention to detail in a book that only took me an hour and a half to read, including hunger, fury, despair, love, and hate.

I’m looking forward to book 2 in the Rhythm & Heart series after reading Afflicted Love. This is a Kyle and Lyle M/M romance. The two met when they were young lads who were having a hard time because they both came from violent households.i am quite interested in how things turn out for these two.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. The story really brings excitement into your life. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Foxy TailsFoxy Tails by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis is a story full of love and adventure that makes it that more interesting.

A really original fantasy romance, Foxy Tails combined elements of fairy tales with a quest involving magic, shifters, and a regal realm. I adored how unique this narrative and its surroundings were. In order to keep the reader interested in the characters’ adventures, the author makes several references to the culture and mythologies of ancient China. These references are both educational and fascinating.Huli and Xiao Ying, in my opinion, constituted a good pairing that was well-balanced. There was a clear connection between these two, and I enjoyed watching them grow closer even though their romance didn’t feel like the story’s primary focus.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even more one of a kind characters. The story really transports you into their world. I couldn’t put the book down

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Fiddle and Fire (Hearts of Gold Book 2) by Ariella Talix – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Fiddle and Fire: A Steamy Historical MMF Romance (Hearts of Gold Book 2)Fiddle and Fire: A Steamy Historical MMF Romance by Ariella Talix
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fiddle and Fire: A Steamy Historical MMF Romance (Hearts of Gold Book 2) s the second book in the series and it is a great historical romance

Women are hard to come by in early San Francisco, where attitudes are generally accommodating. Suzette de Massey enters the city like a wildfire amid this laissez-faire way of life, and Isaac Stark and Walter James are immediately drawn to the gifted French beauty. The two of them are opposite in many ways, but they have been best friends for years. They are deeply devoted to one another and owe one another their very life. Suzette is caught between Isaac, whom she perceives as a roughneck, and Walter, whom she perceives as a gentleman. She still has a lot to learn, but she is aware of her interests. Men. Together. Isaac and Walter’s long-simmering chemistry is rekindled by Suzette, and the three of them together become a fiery, passionate trio..

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a unique paranormal romance. The story brings passion into your life. I couldn’t put the book down. I had to binge-read the series.

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Healing Kiss by Amanda Uhl – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Healing KissHealing Kiss by Amanda Uhl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Healing kiss by Amanda Uhl is a story full of love and the paranormal makes it that more interesting.

To save her sister, who is dying. Lillian Milano is a remarkable nurse because she uses energy from the healthy to heal the sick. However, a group that will do anything to take advantage of Lillian’s gift is putting her and the people she cares about in jeopardy. Rich computer whiz Tristan King is the only man with enough vigor to save her sister’s life when she falls seriously ill. However, being close to him poses a threat to her privacy and could dismantle the barriers she has put up to protect her emotions.

Tristan is leery of emotional entanglements and doesn’t believe in the paranormal. But since his mother is dying and his ex-fiancée won’t leave him alone, he forms a deal with Lillian to have her appear as him for a charity event in exchange for his assistance. They encounter a spiraling web of secrets that threatens their developing feelings for each other as they work together to defend their loved ones. They will make decisions that will either ruin their lives or mend their hearts.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even more one of a kind characters. The story really transports you into their world. I couldn’t put the book down

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REIGN: The Rise of the Lich (The Silver Blood Knight Book 2 by Carol McKibben – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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REIGN: The Rise of the LichREIGN: The Rise of the Lich by Carol McKibben
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

REIGN: The Rise of the Lich: The Silver Blood Knight by Carol McKibben is the second book in the series and it is a great vampire paranormal.

They are the only hope for Italy. All of Italy is in danger of being destroyed, and James, God’s chosen knight, a hybrid vampire wolf, a young wizard, and a few related Lycans are the only thing standing in the way.

Matisse, the corrupt politician, has spent years changing into a Lich. He now leads hordes of undead warriors across Italy, determined to destroy every living being in his way since he has the power to resurrect the dead.

Other mythological predators emerge with the intention of obliterating James and his comrades as Heaven’s small band battles to resist the Lich and his wicked warriors.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a unique paranormal duology. The story brings passion into your life. I couldn’t put the book down. I had to binge-read the series.

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Cabin Eight (The Millersville Series Book 3) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Cabin Eight (The Millersville series)Cabin Eight by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cabin Eight (The Millersville Series Book 3) by Susan Specht Oram is book number 3 in the Millersville series and it is a thrilling experience.

She is accustomed to scrubbing floors and getting dirty. However, the dirt she just dug up might be fatal.

Miranda Diggs yearns for forgiveness. But the regret-filled young woman seeks tranquility by making a reservation at a strangely isolated resort after she accidentally sets a motel on fire while trying to erase unwanted memories. After ignoring “No Trespassing” warnings, she steps into a dilapidated barn and is frightened when the doors slam shut… and lock. She is driven by an insatiable curiosity.

To escape, Miranda prys down a trapdoor and follows the tunnel down into a sinister game that appears to be aware of all of her most intimate secrets. Her struggle against the ever-tightening walls becomes more and more dangerous as the trials go from gentle emotional prods to life-or-death circumstances.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a unique dark fantasy trilogy. The story brings passion into your life. I couldn’t put the book down. I have binge read the series at this point and I love it.

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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The ThievesThe Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram is book number 2 in the Millersville series and it is a thrilling experience.

She might feel as bad as sin for her abrupt venture into crime, but this fiery mastermind won’t allow anyone else to take her loot.

Jasmine Bucker is adamant about helping her father. Her lack of funds forces the loving daughter to commit burglary and rob her shady boss to pay for his rare and fatal lung ailment. She promises to find the fake cops when they steal the money and flee, but sirens end up stopping her escape, and she must return to the scene.

Jasmine understands she must outsmart ruthless criminals accustomed to operating outside the law since she is stranded and broke. She’ll need all the assistance possible because her father’s hourglass will run out of sand.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a unique dark fantasy trilogy. The story brings passion into your life. I couldn’t put the book down. I have binge read the series and will continue on book three.

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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram is book number 1 in the Millersville series and it is a thrilling experience.

She feared that her sorrow would engulf her. Jacklyn Stone is battling to maintain her composure. Still in shock at her husband’s passing, the grieving widow sees her usually effectively managing her garden store devolving into chaos. She goes to the isolated retreat when her son and daughter advise a quick getaway to hasten her recovery, only to find she can’t unwind there.

Jacklyn struggles to maintain her mental sanity as she feels her skin crawl as the retreat reveals its actual nature as a psychiatric clinic. She worries that the impenetrably gated grounds will serve as the backdrop to her later years because her child is determined to abandon her confined inside the gilded cage.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a unique Thriller trilogy. The story really brings excitement into your life. I couldn’t put the book down. As the story progressed, it made me glad I got the second one to get started on it right away.

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Non-Verbal by Molly Zenk – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Non VerbalNon Verbal by Molly Zenk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nonverbal by Molly Zenk a young adult and family oriented book

Severely autistic middle schooler Emerson Rayne’s words disappeared when she was fifteen months old, but that doesn’t mean she has no voice. As she navigates her day-to-day world of friendships, bullies, and overprotective, over stressed parents, Emerson’s difficult but manageable frustrations turn to self-injurious behaviors and mental and emotional instability.

Emerson’s parents fight to find her support and treatment in health and
education systems that have little options for intensive needs teens. Inspired by a true story.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It brings a very new perspective in your life and I couldn’t put the book down.

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Where Fire Meets Flame (Yours From The Ashes Book 1) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Where Fire Meets Flame (Yours From the Ashes, #1)Where Fire Meets Flame by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Where Fire Meets Flame by Elena Kincaid is a contemporary romance that leaves you wanting more

Riley Scott, a private investigator, has seen enough romances gone wrong. She keeps her heart as a fortress, but a pair of scorching blue eyes could shatter all of her defenses. He crossed a raging fire to reach her. She could only now hope that he would spare her heart from burning.

Tristan Cain is still holding onto his red-headed angel and his promise to bring about justice. When he once believed it would be impossible, fate brings them back together, and when a risky rescue turns out to be the least of their worries, Tristan swears to keep her safe. Riley won’t be allowed to leave his sight once more.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. The story really brings excitement into your life. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Noah’s Not So Super Summer (A Super Series–Book 1) by Brittany Tucker – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Noah's Not So Super SummerNoah’s Not So Super Summer by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Noah’s not so super summer is a great kids sci-fi book. It has a unique story.

Noah Reagan has always envisioned himself as a major figure in science.
He would get that and more if he were accepted into The Summer with Supers Youth Program. Gaining acceptance, respect, and perhaps even a bullying-free semester.Noah is forced to spend the summer working for his dad’s failing Mega-Maintenance company, cleaning up after the very creatures that have taken his freedom, when Lincoln City’s mutant infestation crushes his hopes beneath a pile of debris. While the real heroes fight off the approaching hordes, Noah launches his investigation into the madness that is causing the monsters in an effort to put an end to the mega-meltdowns before his final chances at a super summer are destroyed. Noah’s dreams are controlled by the mastermind, therefore intervening would consign him to an off-brand

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. The story really brings passion into your life. I couldn’t put the book down.

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The Lone Star Child (The Gods’ Scion Book 3) by Winnifred Tataw – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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The Lone Star ChildThe Lone Star Child by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Lone Star Child by Winnifred Tataw is a great young adult fantasy book. It has a unique story.

Ophiuchus was cursed to imprisonment in space for wanting to share their gifts with the world. For millennia, they have been alone and forgotten. But Caro, the Space Acolyte, is their new chance at freedom. They’ve had a long time to think about what they’ll do once they’re freed. Which, with Caro’s help, will soon become a reality. Finally, they will be able to crush all those who ever forsake them in the past. But this time around, it will be different. This time they won’t show any mercy. Every person that ever abandoned them will feel their wrath. The Gods called them monsters. Well now, they’ve got one.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. The story really brings passion into your life. I couldn’t put the book down.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Borne (The Crown of Stones Book 3) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Magic-Borne (The Crown of Stones, #3)Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Crown of Stones: Magic-borne by C.L Schneider is a book about The thrilling conclusion reveals Ian Troy’s destiny as well as the universe of Mirra’kelan.

The resistance was crushed all at once. There were deaths. Hope had vanished. Peace seeped through his fingers like sand grains. The Crown of Stones did likewise. Now that he has been driven into hiding, Ian Troy searches for a method to save the realm and its inhabitants from the cruel rule of Mirra’kelan’s new self-proclaimed ruler. He struggles to change things and protect the people he loves about because he is plagued by the knowledge of a horrible future. But fate has other ideas, and his power has betrayed him.

Each cast moves Ian one step closer to turning more into a beast than a man because he is marked by the crown and constrained by the transformation spell it contains. Every action draws the unfathomably close to death and destruction predicted in his vision. With Langor on the verge of war and King Malaq’s peace proposal in jeopardy, Ian travels back in time in search of a cure for the eldring spell and a way to stop the emperor’s expanding dominance. What he discovers there starts a series of revelations that take Ian in directions he never would have imagined.

Ian, who is given responsibility for his race’s destiny, emerges as the key to long-lasting reform. Just how much weight can a single man bear? And how much of himself is he prepared to give up for peace?

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a unique dark fantasy trilogy. The story really brings passion into your life. I couldn’t put the book down. I have binge read the series at this point and I absolutely love it.

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