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Be My Little Baby (London Detective Agency Series) by Stephanie R. Caffrey – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Be My Little Baby (London Detective Agency Book 2)Be My Little Baby by Stephanie R. Caffrey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oh, I loved this story right from the start. James and Tessa have an attraction and watching that is cute, sweet and fun. Watching them also solve the mystery of who’s stalking her at her bakery is quite the whodunit also. This is a case that is both entertaining and full of twists and turns. Old faces are making appearances and this is a definite must read. This is book 2 of the series.

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The Apothecary’s Curse (The Apothecary Series) by Barbara Barnett – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Apothecary's CurseThe Apothecary’s Curse by Barbara Barnett
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I found it to be a good story. The story did have it’s beautiful moments even as it dealt with loss and other issues. I found myself unable to connect with the story. The characters seems to be developed well. I felt there was a lot of detail. I do feel that fans of sci-fi, fantasy would like this.

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Dark is the Wood (Enchanted Tales with Dragon Scales Series) by Kristin Ward – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Dark is the Wood: A Young Adult Fantasy RomanceDark is the Wood: A Young Adult Fantasy Romance by Kristin Ward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a fascinating story! I was so hooked on this from the start. I did see similarities to Red Riding Hood and Beauty and the Beast. What made it better is that its a darker, cooler story. I loved the characters and how much more of an adventure there was. Gillian just wants to save her brother. She can’t help it if there’s a hot, dragon to fall for. The writing was very well-done. It kept me engaged through the whole story. I want some more of these stories.

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Rock Crush and Roll by Hunter Snow – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Rock Crush and RollRock Crush and Roll by Hunter Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Quite entertaining book. I really liked how it took a look at the relationship in the entertainment area. It felt real because it showed the good and the bad. Tyler and Cary had a lot of past to get through and a lot hurt to work through. I actually liked the slow burn to it. Being able to see them get to the point of having a good relationship and enjoying the music and the life. I loved how the author took her knowledge of the industry and incorporated that into the story. It’s well written. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.

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Murder the Tey Way (Golden Age of Mystery Book Club) by Marilyn Levinson – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Murder the Tey WayMurder the Tey Way by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Though I have never heard of this author, Tey, I may have to check them out. Part of what makes these stories so good is the book club. Somehow, they found another murder amongst them again. Lexie is determined to solve it again. This author is one of those that I can’t put down. Her mysteries are engaging and grab your attention. I love reading about this club. They have the nuttiest interactions and you know they have secrets. I can’t wait to see what’s coming next.

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The Queen’s Dance (Heart & Hand Series Book 2) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Queen's Dance: A Sizzling Slow Burn Fantasy Romance (Heart & Hand Series Book 2)The Queen’s Dance: A Sizzling Slow Burn Fantasy Romance by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was so good. She has really done her research for this. It really reminds me of Gabaldon with the level of research and description. An amazing lovestory that just really gets to you. I was pulled right in and didn’t put down. I’m so glad the app is on my phone because I just kept my phone in one hand while I did other things. Her characters feel so real and relatable. The emotions are palpable and you come away feeling them. I would give this book more than 5 stars if I was allowed to.

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The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The VeilThe Veil by Karli Rush
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an excellent book. The writing was excellent. It had a nice fresh feel. Not the same old storyline written and regurgitated into a new story. I was able to get into this story and escape for awhile as you felt the worlds collide and the clash begin. You couldn’t help but feel for them when you saw that no matter what world, fate plays a part in what you get to have. It’s a really good story with fantastic characters written with such detail. Even the story is so detailed that you feel like you could be there, I feel that’s it’s a must read.

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Taste of Honey (Taste of Honey Series) by Julie Castle – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Taste of HoneyTaste of Honey by Julie Castle
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Well, these are interesting storywise. This is a collection of 3 stories with the female being rescued by a dom. It’s in the BDSM trope. I found the story to be done okay working around the BDSM. in each story. The characters were pretty good. It’s written pretty good. If this is the type of trope you enjoy, you may like this one.

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Word Play by Tricia Gardella – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Word PlayWord Play by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I fell in love with this book. The little guy wants to learn to read and he feels he can do it quickly. He’s a little boy that takes after my own love of reading. This is a sweet story that warms the heart and is perfect for storytime. My favorite part is BEA (not BEE). Beautiful illustrations that grab the attention. A must for every kiddo’s collection

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The Predator Part Two (The Predator Series) by Brooke May – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Predator Part TwoThe Predator Part Two by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A continuation of Katie and Chamberlain’s story, this really is an amazing comeback tale. A knockout, if you pardon the pun, that will maybe give you faith in the underdogs again. I can’t tell too much due to spoilers. This is an amazing story that will have you feeling all the emotions and rooting for Katie, Chamberlain, and their family. Their are a few subplots that nicely come back to the main story. Oh, that ending was fabulous. The protagonist got what was coming to them. The author did a great job of tying things up. An absolute must read (though do read part one first)

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No One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella – Review by Shelly Kittell

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No One Could See the FleaNo One Could See the Flea by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a cute story. The dog has an itch and everyone has to solve the problem. My grandson actually sat and read this to me. That’s a win by itself. He laughed at all the solutions they came up with. He’s autistic and felt the vet solution is the one that should have been first. He’s a logic thinker. I loved how it opened up a conversation for us. I loved the colorful illustrations. It’s a neat book that teaches about dogs. A definite must for a kid’s library.

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Blurring the Lines & Extras (The Blind Rebels Series) by Amy Kaybach – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Blurring the Lines & Extras (The Blind Rebels)Blurring the Lines & Extras by Amy Kaybach
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I must say up front to read the author’s warning first. I found this to be an interesting read. It is a prequel to the Blind Rebels series. It’s rough, gritty and deals with some tough stuff. Mav, Callum, Becka and Sammy are well-written characters. I don’t know anything about the rock scene but I feel this was pretty realistic. This is one messed up group. I’m pretty sure that I may need to read the series because I’m left feeling like something is missing. I suggest you read it for yourself and make up your own opinion. The “extras” are bonus chapters for each book in the series. If you are a fan of rock romance, this would be a good read.

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate Book 11) by Sylvia Black – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate #11)Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I may have found my favorite in this series. Master Bistrita and Chara’s story is one of fiesty independence, spitfire, and who’s in control. Alas, book 11 of the series, this means we are close to the end of the series. I have followed this since book 1. The best way to read this series is in order so that you can understand what’s going on. I do like how the characters start to tie things together. As the story has gone along, all the Masters and their mates have followed into the next story and made an appearance. This story is fast-paced, lots of paranormal action. There’s even some steamy romance. There are lots of twists mixed in the story. I can’t wait for the final book. This is a must read if you like dark vampire reads.

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The End Of Try Try Again by Kristen Carter, MS – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The End of Try Try Again: Overcome Your Weight Loss and Exercise Struggles for GoodThe End of Try Try Again: Overcome Your Weight Loss and Exercise Struggles for Good by Kristen Carter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I found this to be a very interesting read. I’ve read a lot of weight loss books and none have really turned out to be winners. This author to an approach that really makes a bit more sense. Approach from the inside. Why? I liked how she takes on an inner journey of looking at your thoughts. I liked how the book was laid out. The information was well detailed and relevant. I can get behind recommending this. In fact, I’ll be buying a couple extra copies for some friends.

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Casting Vows (Hearts of Gold Series) by Ariella Talix – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Casting Vows (Hearts of Gold Book 3)Casting Vows by Ariella Talix
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It’s a very good story. There is lots of drama and action. It’s a very engaging story right from the start. The characters are written to connect well and flow into the story. I found that it had good flow with a slight glitch around 3/4 through but then the flow smoothed back out. Fans of this trope will enjoy this.

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A Vampire in Disguise (Creatures of the Midwest Series) by Ava Silvers – Review by Shelly Kittell

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A Vampire in Disguise (Creatures of the Midwest Book 1)A Vampire in Disguise by Ava Silvers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wonderful start to this series. I enjoyed the twists and turns to this paranormal mystery. Hazel is trying to find out what’s going on. Nothing like a good coverup. Nothing is as it seems. Noone is who you think they are, magic or mundane. Every time I thought I had it solved, nope. I found the story entertaining, light (even with trying to solve a murder), full of paranormal. The romance was great. Let’s fall for the….(you’ll have to read it). The characters are awesome: Quirky; Odd; Weird. I’m looking forward to reading more in this series.

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Dinopotamus Solves a Mystery (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Dinopotamus Solves a MysteryDinopotamus Solves a Mystery by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It’s a really cute story focused on finding out how the warm spots are made by Dinopotamus. It’s an entertaining story to read as they look to solve the mystery so everyone can have a warm spot. The illustrations are colorful and engaging. It’s a quick story that young ones will love.

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Unexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Unexpected HeroesUnexpected Heroes by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved this story. Jude and Elijah are both dealing with relationship issues and happen to meet because they are neighbors. Thanks to Elijah’s sweet baby boy, they become friends and more. Life brings them challenges and obstacles, which they solve together. They end up saving each other in the end. It’s a beautiful story of love and friendship. It all blends so well together. I love how well the author brought it together so that it just flowed so smooth.

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This Time Around by Kimberly Packard – Review by Shelly Kittell

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This Time AroundThis Time Around by Kimberly Packard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What an entertaining book. For the week I had, this book made it so much better. I love a good romance that I can dive in that’s full of humor, romance, and fantastic characters. Right from the start, the story engages you. As a mama, I thought I was going to fall off my chair chuckling at the beginning. I haven’t read any of this author’s books before but I am going to need some more. You come away with a smile from this one.

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From Darkness into Love (Hope & Hearts from Swan Harbor Book 1) by Sophie Bartow – Review by Shelly Kittell

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From Darkness into Love (Hope & Hearts from Swan Harbor, #1)From Darkness into Love by Sophie Bartow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a romance that I couldn’t put down. Cameron and Josie’s story really tugged at the heartstrings. With an air of mystery, I found the story pulling me in to see what happens. The story really brings out all the emotions for a roller-coaster ride. The characters are written to be so relatable. You root for them…but will they get together? You’ll have to read to find out.

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“Absurd,” Said Bird : A Fun Children’s Adventure About a Mouse Who Dreams of Travel (Mouse Traveler) by Tricia Gardella – Review by Shelly Kittell

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“ABSURD,” SAID BIRD.: A mouse plans a trip to the moon. by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an entertaining book for children. I found it to be quite cute. The story is told in rhymes, which is quite fun and kids like to read with adults. I read this with my granddaughter and she found it kind of cool that mouse wanted to go the moon. She’s a creative dreamer so the book hit home for her. I love the theme of dreaming. Mr. Bird finally came around. This would be a neat addition to childrens libraries.

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Love Rinkside (The Playmakers Series) Audiobook by G. K. Brady – Review by Shelly Kittell

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5/5 stars

So sweet, I guess these are now called meet cute romances. Oh, so adorable that I felt a cavity form. I loved these two together. An adventure that brought them together for a sweet romance. The chemistry was fun and playful. I found myself giggling out loud. My grandson kept asking what’s funny. I can’t tell a 10 yr old boy why I’m laughing at a romance. It’s a quick read that’s very entertaining. Great writing and wonderful characters. I was so glad to have had headphones on the whole time because this story is also a bit of spicy. Oh my, it made a jalepeno seem mild. I loved the flirting and the steam. An absolute must listen to. An awesome audio if you’re home alone cleaning, etc.

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The Sins of Men (The Peter Smith Chronicles) by Danny J. Bradbury – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Sins of Men: An American Revolutionary War DramaThe Sins of Men: An American Revolutionary War Drama by Danny J. Bradbury
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is not my usual type of book but I thought I would give it a shot. I’m very glad that I did. This is a truly fascinating story based off the Revolutionary War. Seen throught\ multiple POVs, it really gives an intriguing view. I found the writing to be fairly accurate and the details were very well done. I think it’s a definite must read.

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The Chaos Clock: Tales of Cosmic Aether edited by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Chaos ClockThe Chaos Clock by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an amazing anthology of stories that make you use your brain I was left thinking and wondering about many of these stories. They were quite fascinating and intriguing to me. I don’t think I’ve read science fiction in a while that’s been quite so captivating to the mind. I sat and read this late into the night. I found it a really enthralling read.

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Lost Hollow: A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Lost Hollow : A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Book 1) (Alienville Series)Lost Hollow : A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness, I loved this book. First off, I enjoy this author’s writing. Her style is engaging and easy to find yourself engaged with. Once I started reading it, I was hooked. It’s pretty fast-paced, exciting, and full of drama. I love romantic suspense. toss in a little scifi and that just gives it a new level of thrill. I found the characters to be quite interesting and full of unique personality. The story premise was excellent. I found the book quite enjoyable.

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The Fallen Man (The Olympic Peninsula Book 5) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Fallen Man: A Heartwarming Holiday Romance Set in the 1990s (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 5)The Fallen Man: A Heartwarming Holiday Romance Set in the 1990s by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is one of those must read series. You definitely want to read it in order so that you can understand the characters and what’s going on. I came away from this book feeling satisfied, yet sad. It was the end of the series but what a series. Edward brought us to a close with action, drama and secrets. I couldn’t put the book down. I’ve gotten wrapped up in everyone of these books. This author is one of those that writes in such a way that you feel like you may be among friends. It’s easy to feel like they are easily relatable. Such a wonderful family. It’s story that will draw you in and let you feel what they feel. A definite must read.

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The Predator Part One (The Predator Series) by Brooke May – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Predator Part OneThe Predator Part One by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! One intense book that will leave you feeling some big emotions even as a reader. This is one of my favorite authors because of her writing. She writes stories that you can relate to and feel. This is definitely one of those. Rich girl, poor boy. It teaches you to not judge a book by it’s cover. I was in it from the start but couldn’t put it down. Mostly based on flashbacks, this story is emotional, dramatic and romantic. The characters will leave you blindsided. A great read. I can’t wait to get into part 2. What a great book!

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Tally and the Angel, The Sands of Time (Tally and the Angel Series) by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Tally and the Angel, The Sands of Time: Thrilling Middle Grade fantasy adventure where Greek Myths come alive!Tally and the Angel, The Sands of Time: Thrilling Middle Grade fantasy adventure where Greek Myths come alive! by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This really is a fantastic series. This author bases her books on a special country with each one. This one is based on Greece with it’s traditions, mythology and fascinating history. Geared to tweens, the story is a fantasy journey full of adventure, drama and fantasy. I love the fact that she has an angel with her for her adventures. I absolutely enjoyed Theo and Artemis. I found the characters were perfect. I was intrigued with the topic around the ocean and diving. The story was so good that I finished it in one sitting. This really is a great book. It really opens up the country and makes you want to dive in and learn more. This is a series that you can read alone or in order. I do recommend that it is read in order so you know what she is referencing in past stories.

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The Fallen Man Audiobook (The Olympic Peninsula Book 5) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Wow! I am sad that this series is over. Hoping that the author may find a lost sibling to pop up with. Edward and Lisette’s story was intriguing and my favorite adventure yet. I loved how everything was tied up. I do suggest you listen to these in order. It’s a fantastic romance story that will leave you feeling every emotion because you will find the story and characters very relatable. The author narrates the story. She does a nice job. I can get behind recommending this series.

5/5 stars

Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Puzzleman: A NovelPuzzleman: A Novel by Christopher Alan Broadstone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Now, I feel that I’ll give a little warning: This is a graphic horror. If you aren’t into that type of book, you might want to pass. If you like this type of genre, here we go. I love it. Reminded me of the days when Stephen King had more gore in his stories. I found these stories good. I came in expecting horror and thrills; I got them in spades. Excellent read with lots of action, descriptions. I found the writing to be well-done. It’s one of the better horror novels I’ve read in a long time.

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