Percy’s Brides: A Double Trouble Romance by Ivy Hart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I quite enjoyed this. Percy had his hands full. Watching him get himself out this drama was fun. Lots of drama and conflict (what else from a meddling family) and so much more. It’s a clean, historical romance that was a joy to read. I love getting some of these in between everything else I read.
Whiskey Throttle by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
An intense story that will have you feeling every emotion in it. You can feel the MC struggle in the words. You feel the struggle. Unique personalities of each character all blended together to make this a really good story. I loved the writing because you felt it and it was relatable.
Catch A Cowboy by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a sweet romance. They have their concerns. Watching them work through it kind of makes it feel so much more real. This is book 2 in the series and it is so good. It gives you a heartwarming sensation. The characters are really very easy to relate to. You get to see faces from book 1. The writing makes the story one that you want to jump right in and stay in. I highly recommend this series.
Stout of My League by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a fun installment in this series. I absolutely loved Lynn and Joey’s story. These two have the best banter and chemistry. They worked for this romance. Some old faces appear in the story. I found it to be fun. The characters are so very relatable. I couldn’t put this down. It was a little slow at first. I did find that I wished Joey would just slug Paulie. It’s a fun story that entertained me and left me feeling good. I have loved this series. Lynn has the 4 overbearing brothers that we’ve read about earlier. I loved even seeing Mango make an appearance. This is a fantastic book and you should hop on in and give it a read. You can do it standalone but I suggest you read the whole series. It’s more fun that way.
A Patriot’s Tale by Nicole Pierman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a fascinating story of a young woman during the Revolutionary War. I found it a riveting read. You don’t find many books from this POV. The young woman was independent, yet knew when to get help.The story is well written and keeps the writer engaged. You just want to keep going to see what’s going to happen next. I was fascinated with her going up against the father of the family she traveled with. She was really quite the brave girl. This is a read that I can recommend.
What Lies Buried by Leslie Kain
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What an amazing sequel. I could feel the thriller to it. Again, I was pulled right in. I could feel the struggle and just felt that there was some real danger and trouble around the corner. This is an intense book and I was in it the whole way through. The characters were just right up there. I don’t think I’ve read a book with quite such a psychothriller feel to it. It’s a book that if you like family drama and danger, dysfunction and thrill,; you may like this one.
Secrets In The Mirror by Leslie Kain
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a book that grips you from the start. Identical twins with a dysfunctional family. There’s lot of drama and a few disorders. The characters are so well done into this story. I really could not put this down. It’s a well-written story that grabs your attention and pulls you right in. You’ll feel like you are right in the middle. I can’t wait to read the next book.
Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I read this with my littlest grandchildren and they enjoyed it so much. It’s a cute children’s book that teaches counting and about sea turtles. Colorful pictures keep their attention and mine asked so many questions. It would be a wonderful addition to any child’s library or preschool/early elementary teacher’s library.
Fire Meets Fire: Wretched Soulz MC by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a story that will get you from the start and hold you the further you get in. Helo (aka Queenie) has an intense past. Breaking into the Wretched Soulz MC may not have been the greatest idea. She was trying to help someone. Chaz and a couple others caught her. Let’s just say that the dance was on. Helo suffered from PTSD and is running from a bounty on her head. Chaz figured he was a bachelor for life because he was the MC leader. Watching these two figure out their relationship issues and work around the MC issues made for some reading that you couldn’t put down. I stayed up pretty late because I felt invested in what was going on. I had to know what the plan was. It’s fast-paced, full of drama and action. I enjoyed all the personalities. Storyteller makes an appearance with his family. It’s an exciting read (with a bit of steam).
Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Oh, this was a fun read. Lexie is caught in the middle of Book Club drama. A dear family friend passes due to homicide and she ends up getting in the middle of it trying to find the killer. The writing in so engaging. I couldn’t put it down. The drama is kind of like watching a train wreck. You can’t look away. I’ve never read Agatha Christie so those references went over my head. I found all the characters quite easy to relate too. Such a unique town full of personality. A few twists and turns kept me guessing as to who the culprit might be. The author even tossed a couple love interests in there for Lexie. Sweet, this is a must read. Excellent cozy.
Oscar and Emmy Weather a Hurricane by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a wonderful way to teach kids about pets and preparing for disasters. I loved the pet disaster kit. It’s a terrific story that’s informative and very caring. I’ve enjoyed the Oscar and Emmy series. The pictures are bright and catch the child’s attention. This is a must for any cat families.
Oscar and Emmy’s First Christmas: An adorable Christmas story of two kittens enjoying the holidays. Christmas cat book. by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this one. The story of how the twins spent their first Christmas with the kittens. Cute, quick and entertaining make this a definite story for every cat lover’s library. The little one’s will love this. My favorite part was the mischief with the tree.
The Big Book of Booper Snoots by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I don’t think I’ve chuckled so much. You hear this term on some animal videos on social media. I love how the author uses it for an A-B-C of animals book. Terrific choice of animals. The descriptions are of unique characteristics. There is usually a weird fact. This is neat because even as an older person, I’m learning new facts reading this. Wonderful pictures. You even get to learn what it’s called when there is a group of the animals together. Check this book out. Another fun and educational one from this author that I’ll be adding to our family library. It’ll be a cool resource for projects that may come up.
5/5 stars
This was a wonderful story. It’s so beautifully complicated. I could relate so well to it. After my stepfather passed, I found out things weren’t what I thought they were. That really hurt, I thought he was my world. I lost my mom to pancreatic cancer. It’s amazing how much we can relate. I found the characters to be unique and entertaining. Their personalities really showed through. Every personality had so much to work with and on. I really ended up having to listen to this story in virtually one sitting because I was totally drawn it. I found the narration to be good. It’s a story worth using that credit on.
Unrequited Love by E.L. Roux
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a cool story. It’s supernatural and a coffee shop. That makes it fun for me. It’s a short novella that is fast, romantic and exciting. It’s the first of the series and I enjoyed. It’s a quick read with unique characters that really come out in the story. I can’t wait to see what book 2 brings. I couldn’t book this book down. I’m glad it was short because I devoured it quickly. It’s a must read!
Toasted by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I loved this. Who doesn’t love a fireman? A fun and entertaining rom-com. The characters had a lot of chemistry. I found it was fun to read and watch them come together. A well-developed story that kept me engaged from the start. I didn’t want to put it down. I read it straight through. A fun romp. I can’t wait to see what’s next in book 2
Under Jackson Bridge: A thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a thriller this is. I loved it. Irena has some crazy people surrounding her. Jack is a shoe addict behind on child support. He’s up to no good and disappears. The story revolves around that. Oh my, the secrets, the twists and turns. I couldn’t put it down. I love this author. Her books are intense, exciting and get you on the edge-of-your-seat with adrenaline flowing. I can’t wait for the next one to see where we are going.
Purrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I love cat cozies, from Lilian Jackson Braun to Ruth Harman. These stories are funny as you are trying to figure out who the murderer is. The author doesn’t make it quite so easy but it is still an enjoyable story to laught and try to solve. I love the cat hijinx. I’m looking forward to reading more in this series.
Productivity is Power 2: For Creative, Business, and Other Professionals by Hillary Rettig
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I found this to be an interesting book with very useful ideas that can help people get out of those darn ruts we may fall into. There is a little something for most people in the book. Of course, for some, there may not be. I found it easy to understand. There were several ideas that I will be putting to use. I always need help with productivity. It’s a good resource to add to your business library.
One Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a fun story. It’s a paranormal cozy which is a fun little area for the YA genre. I found this to be a clean, which is a nice turn for most books. I can recommend this to my grandkids and feel good about it. I sure enjoyed this story. I love this author’s writing. She makes it fun, easy to relate to the target audience and so darn enjoyable. I had a few eye-rolling moments with some flat-out giggles. I loved every moment of it. It was a whole new look to fairy tales.
Moonlight Drive by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was an emotional read. I absolutely love a romance with feelings. This is one of them. It’s written with a powerful story. Two characters with a story that is relatable in many ways. I felt the powerful tug with this one that had me rooting for them and I also felt their struggle. I can recommend this one if you like romances with struggles.
Make Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald Creek by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a beautiful second-chance romance. i absolutely loved the story and how well it was written. You couldn’t help but fall in love with the characters. They were so easy to relate too. This is a story that will grown right on you. I was drawn in right from the beginning. i would love to see more.
Finding Love by Lacey Furr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a beautiful story. Hailey and Loch turned out to really need each other. Loss affected both of them. Reading about Hailey hearing Loch’s nightmares in the hall was kind of heartbreaking. Watching them work through it and come together felt good though. Loss and grief is ard to get through. The story is well-written and the characters are unique and fit so well into the story. Ican’t wait to read more in this series.
Dinopotamus Goes to School by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a cute story. He just wants to fit in and be like the kids. They do their best to help him. They even teach him to use a communication device. It almost reminds me of how our kids with autism want to fit in. I loved this story. I find the artwork helps the kids relate too. My grandsons loved it when I read them the story. My younger grandson is very into dinosaurs. He wants a dinosaur to take school. This is another winner for our family library.
Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues… by Luigina Vecchione
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Well, now we get to see Mariella and Jack in the US. Jack came and took her from Rome. That couldn’t have been easy to leave her family. I did notice the icy MIL relationship. I’ve had a few of those and had no idea myself what the deal was. It was always so many reasons to choose from. It would have been nice to see that developed. Again, the story was really good. It was so well0written. Told us about her experiences. I liked how it started with her daughters trying to use techniques to help her memories as she was losing hers. It was such a beautiful story. Emotions were felt and I recommend this story.
Greetings from Asbury Park: A World War Two love story by Luigina Vecchione
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have read a lot of WW2 fiction lately and I feel that this one of the best story I’ve read. This story captures some of the real struggles that came from this war in Rome during the Nasi occupation. TThe struggles in the story felt so real. You could tell that the author had done her research on the history. The story brought so many emotions. It’s a love story that you watch go through so much. I truly can’t pick a favorite part. I couldn’t, it is all so good. Once I started, I couldn’t put it down. Mariella and Jack are a beautiful and strong couple. You should read this if you love historical romance.
Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a beautiful piece of women’s fiction. This story brought out all the feels. Dealing with a life crisis brought these two back together. In dealing with the aftermath, they decide to take a trip like they did in their 20’s. The ensuing discussions and talks have them working through their life and the issues they each have. The writing is so descriptive. You feel it as you read it. I could empathize with some of the issues. The characters were each unique. That ending was a surprise. This is a story that I highly recommend if you love women’s fiction. It’s a must read.
Troy by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What an amazing prequel. This is the prequel to The Crown of Stones trilogy. It’s an amazing story of magic and fantasy. It’s a well-written tale of one man’s navigation. I found the story was one that I couldn’t put down. I was hooked right from the start. These characters are ones that draw you in. They each have their own unique personalities. Somehow, they all meshed together as they had to go on their mission.The writing is excellent. This author weaves a wonderful tale of magic and fantasy that takes you on an exciting tale through a land of war, and trouble. This is a story that you should give a read to.
The Boss of Centocelle: An Italian Murder Mystery (Book 6) by P. J. Mann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What another well-done addition to the series. I found this story to be full of characters that brought the mystery to life. Detective Scala had to figure out the biggest challenge to life: work/family balance. I found the story to be well-written and balanced out well. I always enjoy the plot and the characters. The author writes the stories in such a way that they grab you right from the start. I suggest you jump right in and try this one.
Can I Keep Her? by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this story. The young girl has such faith that she can train the baby dragon. No one else really does but she totally proves them wrong. You can have faith and do pretty much what you put your mind to. This author has such a creative mind that her stories are so much fun to read. You can almost imagine yourself in the story. The pictures are bright and colorful. I love how she is her father’s most trusted advisor. Girls can be in powerful roles too. This is a story that should be checked out. You’ll enjoy it.
