Cabin Eight by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Loved the premise to this one. A bit of redemption with the struggle. I couldn’t put this one down. Having read this since the beginning, I found it quite interesting and a bit of a thrill to see what happens. I enjoyed it and it was a quick read for me.
Afflicted Love by Autumn Sand
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Let’s start off with a trigger warning. This is a complicated book. You can read the synopsis for the reasons. The premise is okay. Trauma often brings about romance. Lyle is trying to move on with his life with his fiancé when a family tragedy changes everything. The drama that happens can change everything. The characters are well written. The turmoil is real. You can feel the angst and worry, all the emotion.
Last King by Amabel Daniels
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book had me at hello. Right from the beginning you are sucked into this fantastical story of monsters, fae, Kings, and everything else you can come up with. The action, drama, suspense and romance are helpful too. The is an entertainting fantasy that will have you totally enthralled. The writing catches your attention. The characters feel like they jump off the page. I can’t wait for the next book.
Where Fire Meets Flame by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Hmm, a tale of spontaneous combustions with a little psycho stalker. Oh, let’s not forget a dash of steamy romance. I found the story of Tristan and Riley quite intriguing and fun to follow. You could feel their chemistry. They had their own drama to take care of. I do wish the story could have been a little longer. It was quite exciting, colorful, and adventurous in this short read. Who doesn’t like a story with firefighters? Come on, you know you do? A quick ready to enjoy over a weekend.
Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
An interesting fantasy MM romance. Huli is on an adventure that has many interesting characters. The journey is interesting and one that brings risk to Huli and those with him. I found it to be entertaining.
Consigliere’s Revenge by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The story of Lorenzo and Izzy is just as intense and suspenseful as the previous ones in this series. Thus dark mafia tale of revenge will have you on the edge-of-your-seat waiting to find out what happens and you won’t be able to put your Kindle down. The characters are so good. You can feel the emotions and their personalities. The premise of the book is fantastic and the flow is smooth and flowing. I found this to be a wonderful addition to the series.
Healing Kiss by Amanda Uhl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ah, a parnormal, contemporary romance. I found this book to be a refreshing and entertaining read. Yes, I am a weird one. I loved the writing. I found the premise to be one of excitement and intrigue. The fog in the beginning, my favorite scenet. I loved the characters. Fantastic story with it’s magic interwoven into it. I want to read more from the author.
Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What an ending to an intense trilogy! On the edge-of-my-seat the whole time I was reading eit. It was great to see the whole storyline tied up and questions answered. Not to sure how I feel about there relationship but maybe it will work now that the big challenge has been dealt with. I’m glad to see the parents get a happy ending. I can’t wait to read Damon’s story next
4/5 stars
Oh my goodness! This is a unique romance with a sexy little circus theme. The beginning scene with the description of him “making her his own butterfly,” was steamy and just invites you in for more. The story is good. I found the characters to be strong and written to bring you into the story. It’s not your typical romance. Now, hearing this in auditory takes it up a notch and it’s hot, sexy and gives the suspense a whole new feel. I loved the touch that the narrators gave it. It is fantastic in audible and by book.
To be a Fae Legend by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Queen Titania is a strong female character that I have enjoyed watching develope through this series. This book has been quite interesting to read. She’s coming into her own and trying to stand on her own while others are trying to force marriage on her. Challenges, magic and more abound in this book. Old faces make appearances. I enjoyed this story and traveling through the realms and kingdoms with the Queen and her family. The story is both fascinating and quite entertaining. You can’t help but be pulled into the story right from the start. You will want to begin with book 1 of the series. I found myself sitting on the edge-of-my-seat as I was reading because the adventures are daring and such that one can only imagine. I am a fan of the author’s writing. She leaves you wanting more. I will be eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this story.
Small Fry by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a terrific book. Mistaken for a smaller child then he is, this young man has to overcome any challenges. This is a book that is easy to relate to. The characters are well-developed and brought back memories of my days in middle school. A quick read for the younger set. I’ll be adding it to my child’s library.
REIGN: The Rise of the Lich by Carol McKibben
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Interesting story. It’s hard to come in on the second book. I found Rein, the adorable wolf, quite endearing. The Z brothers are interesting. The plot felt very interesting. I can’t wait to read the next book. There are Sirens and Muses. It’s a really quick and neat read. I would recommend reading the first one. I felt a little lost coming in at this one but I will go back and catch up. I love the paranormal fantasy and this is really good.
A Spot of Earl Slay by Aubrey Elle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Oh my goodness, I do believe I have found my favorite cozy of the year. Naomi and Ella get the “Welcome Wagon” special of a dead body in their shed when they arrive at their new home. From gossiping neighbors to the Moody police chief, I found the cast of characters delightful and quite entertaining as I tried to figure out who did it. I loved the writing because it was kind of laid back and kind of like it was a neighbor sharing a story with you. Ella’s teen mouth will have you laughing as she holds nothing back. A definite must read.
The Vassal of Magic by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The amazing ending to a magical journey. Oh, I have enjoyed traveling with Wilf on this trip as he learned about his magic and the adventures he was on to save his family and the magical world. This story was full of adventure, drama, a little of everything you could ask for. It all fit together and came together so nicely to bring a close to this trilogy. The characters have been just that. The author has give them such personalities that some of them, like Ermentrude, felt like they might be your cranky neighbor. All Wilf ever wanted to do was the right thing. This has been an amazing series. I do recommend reading from the first book, it will make more sense.
NonVerbal by Molly Zenk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Fantastic book. As the parent of an autistic adult and 4 autistic grandchildren, I feel that the author has done a really good job of writing and giving the perspective of both the parents and of Emerson. Their life is complicated. I couldn’t put this book down. It grabbed my heartstrings and just kept me reading all the way through. All the emotions were felt. I will be buying and gifting this one to friends and teachers. It is deserving of more than 5 stars if I were allowed to give it more than that. Excellent book that I fell all should read.
How to Make a Flying Carpet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a fun story that helps teach the science of magnets. I found the paper clip trick to be the most exciting trick that I want to try. My grandson wants to try everything with magnets. He loves magnets and this story just helps build his interest. A fun story written for the curious child. The information at the end of the story helps teach the child more about magnetism. It’s a fun book that helps your child learn and discover more. My grandson said his favorite fact that he wanted to learn more about was why magnets repel each other. Another fun and terrific book.
Unexpected Entanglement by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a wonderful ending to a terrific series. Rowan and Chris’s story is just beautiful. It started with tragedy yet they overcame a lot. I found the story heartwarming with a bit of everything in it. I loved that old friends from the previous stories came to visit. This really helps ties everything up and helps with continuity of the story. I have loved all the characters. The author writes in such a way that you feel like they are your friends. This can be read as a stand alone or a series but I would recommend to read in order. I would recommend this series. It’ sone of the most heartfelt and warm series I’ve read in a while.
A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow! That drowning scene that started the book was quite intense and just yanked you right in also. I was hooked to the story right then and there. Sloan Hadfield had her hands full trying to keep her life together. Her family fell apart after her brother, Ridge, disappeared. Secrets and revenge abound in this story. The crows will hold their own secrets. This story is so intriguing that you find you can’t put it down. Sloan and the others feel kind of like family. You hurt for them and feel for them. I found myself going through every emotion reading this tory. It’s a story that will definitely be on my favorites list of 2023. I would give it more than 5 stars if I could. So well done
I’ll Love You Tomorrow by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Here we get to Lauren & Mitch’s story. They are facing some marriage issues because work/life balance from Lauren. It’s tough but we do get to see them work hard through their struggle. Old faces pop up through our story. This is such a heartwarming story. The author writes the story in such a real way that’s shows how relationships can be hard but if they are meant to be, with some real work put in, they just might find happiness. I love the characters in this series. They are all written in ways to feel like they could be your friends. Such a wonderful book. A beautiful ending to a beautiful trilogy.
The Innovator by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The story of Grayson and Natalie is an intense one. You can feel the intensity build right from the start. He is set in his ways. She’s not too fond of him because he’s denying her. I loved the chemistry of these two throughout the book. I loved seeing familiar faces among the storyline. The book had me right from the beginning. I couldn’t put it down. Quite frankly, I can’t wait for book 4. I wan to see where this goes with the destruction of the Elite’s and how the guys get WaterFyre rising out. There’s so much to be answered and yet still so many secrets out there.
Operation Escape by Landra Graf
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sera and Markus, I love this pair. I don’t like you but I’ll kind of trust you. She needs a pilot and gets him to help her rescue her Uncle. I found this story to be entertain and fast paced. Lots of new characters to meet and grow fond of (or you might not). I kind of like them. The action is fast and the adventures keep coming. These two grow on each other. I enjoy this author’s writing. She’s very engaging and keeps you wanting more. This is book 2 of the series and I find that I can’t wait for book 3. I shall be eagerly awaiting.
Amy’s Rebellion by Julia Goldhirsh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a pretty good fantasy. Amy is a fairly strong character with some powerful magic. I found Amy to three-dimensional and courageous. She already lost night. She’s ready to battle Opal again. The story has a few glitchy spots which makes it hard to follow in spots but overall I found it an interesting fantasy to read.
Yeti Left Home by Aaron Rosenberg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I just fell in love with Wylie. What a sweet character. Don’t we all just want to fit in? He’s really just a supernatural version of the everyman that falls into a mystery with his new friends. I found the storyline to be pretty good. Loving supernatural plots and mystery, I was intrigued and kept going. I actually loved the whole story. I would love to see more. Those characters are fun and what a group! They made for some good reading. I enjoyed it all
Ten Thousand Shells and Counting: A Memoir (Book 1) by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a well-written and poignant memoir of a young-girl’s life in war=torn Sarajevo. It’s a first-person account of the horrors she went through. What a strong young woman. Her story of the run-In with the guys at the tanks and sitting in the basement to try to escape the bombing will sit with me forever now. This is information that is living history. I found this book to be a show of how strong people can be when needed. Being told in first-person POV makes it feel like they are telling it to you personally. A book that I would recommend to others just to get a real person’s view of their experience. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.This is a well-written and poignant memoir of a young-girl’s life in war=torn Sarajevo. It’s a first-person account of the horrors she went through. What a strong young woman. Her story of the run-In with the guys at the tanks and sitting in the basement to try to escape the bombing will sit with me forever now. This is information that is living history. I found this book to be a show of how strong people can be when needed. Being told in first-person POV makes it feel like they are telling it to you personally. A book that I would recommend to others just to get a real person’s view of their experience. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123255422-obedience” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Obedience” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1678979587l/123255422._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123255422-obedience”>Obedience</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23250430.Liza_Snow”>Liza Snow</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5479845156″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Oh my goodness! This is a unique romance with a sexy little circus theme. The beginning scene with the description of him “making her his own butterfly,” was steamy and just invites you in for more. The story is good. I found the characters to be strong and written to bring you into the story. It’s not your typical romance. I’m looking forward to reading the next.
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Breach of Trust by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A missing person case, anonymous letters, and a divorce case that will give you chills…these are the fun things that Mike and Maddie get to look into in this installment of the Madeline Dawkins series. I found the story quite exciting and action packed. It’s fairly fast-paced and full of drama. The characters are all pretty relatable. I will be waiting to see what happens with a certain beloved senior citizen. For having three storylines basically going at the same time, I enjoyed how well they were all tied in together. It felt smooth and flawless. This is my third foray into this series. I will have to go back and start from book 1.
Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Oh my goodness, I loved this story with it’s teaching about the conehead flowers. I did think the wolf vomiting was a touch ick, but if you drink the right mix of tea, it will cause vomiting. In this case, it rescued grandma. Looking at fingerprints to find out that the wolf was grandma was an exciting addition. We actually went down the rabbit hole with this one and did our own finger prints. It made for a fun discussion about them. So much to learn. This was a fun story that taught about the flowers, and tea. It also taught about rescuing grandma and taking care of her. All wonderful lessons and values to learn. Another wonderful story for storytime.
Undying Light by Aurora Wildey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a delightfully entertaining tale! I love paranormal tales with a bit of the unexplained. A shifter and a healer with secrets. But…I think that things are not as they seem? I found this story to be one that hooked me right from the start. The action began right from page 1 and didn’t stop. The characters are well-written and relatable. The storytelling is such that it’s every engaging and keeps you interested. I couldn’t put it down. I am also a big paranormal fan. I love anything to do with out of the ordinaly so this is a winner in my book. I can’t wait for the next one.
Messenger by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have followed this story from the beginning. Fascinating retelling of Romeo/Juliet in a different way. Watchers & Messengers at war but Cyrus and Jace will fight through it all. Exciting storyline. There’s steamy romance for those that like it. I found the storyline better to stick with and just skipped those parts. This author makes you feel like you are right in the battle. It truly is good and evil. The characters are so relatable. When Cyrus feeds the demon child on Sheole Street and is arrested, you just want to yell “travesty!” It has been a wondeful duet. Do read the first one first. it will make this one even better. You might also enjoy Emissary, a prequel to this duet.
Noah’s Not So Super Summer by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
First, let me say, that beginning just had me. What a way to start off the story. It’s a fast-paced adventure. I found this was a story that I couldn’t put down. The characters, the action and the drama kept me involved all the way through. Those descriptions of the Supes, phenomenal. They brought up some crazy descriptions in my head. Another winner from this author. This is a definite must read.
