Editor Kill Fee by G.G. Collins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book has a lot going on. There is an overuse of detail but it doesn’t harm the story. This book reminded me so much of Missing 411 and kept me entranced to every word. It’s a quick paced book with tons of knowledge to be learned. A modern mystery on the shoulders of a young editor.
The Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and Awaken by John David Latta
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Every story digs deeper into your soul and reminds you how small you can be. John told the tales of his life and the way things happened to him perfectly. You’ll keep turning pages to find out what he is going through. The book teaches you to love more boldly and how well life lines up for that love. Great book to read, even more than once if you’d like.
Breathless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
KG Fletcher always writes the best friends to lovers stories and this one wasn’t any different. You’ll fall in love with Hank and his troubles. And you’ll love the spunk of Ella Mae. The book is written to pull you in with such descriptive imagery. You’ll want to read all The Bennetts of Langston Falls books after you finish this one.
Concert Hall Hit: A Darcy Gaughan Mystery by J.C. Kenney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A great mystery story. Through the whole book you think you know who did it but it never is who you think. J.C. Kenney writes in a great way to get your imagination running. The imagery is amazing. The story is full of details and a great read. This can be read as a stand alone even though it’s the second in the series. I have added the first book to my to be read list.
Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow! This is my first book by Jessika Grewe Glover and this book blew me away. I have added her other books to my to- be read lists. Stars Like Gasoline is full of mystery and life. It was a great nighttime read for me; I like ghost stories at night. There is so much culture and details that you normally have to struggle in some books to find. This one was packed full.
Cecily in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Although this story is a quick read, there is a ton of detail and life to follow. Krysten did a great job opening the imagination of YA and even me as an adult. I wish I would’ve read the beginning of the series so I could follow it better but the book does a great standalone job. Follow Cecily in her path to stardom and the struggles she faces to keep a normal life. Will life change and will she realize the issues in stardom or will everything be perfect? Read and find out!
Fiddle and Fire: A Steamy Historical MMF Romance by Ariella Talix
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Fiddle and Fire has such a slow start for me. I did trek on and did begin to get into it. This was my first mmf based in a certain time period like this one is. I do like that it was a stand-alone but part of a series. The masculinity is so strong and never once do you question it. A nice read for those who love time period pieces and a bit of wild spice mmf.
In this original teacher student love story, you’ll fall so in love with Chandler and Cassandra. It is a slow but much anticipated build throughout the book. I had no clue anything about the Cirque and aerialists but the story teaches you how everything works. A great read for a slow rainy afternoon.
The Promised Plan by Sharon Hughson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
There are wonderful characters in this book. Each character shows you a different person. This story is very realistic and is very personal. A great story to read when you just need a pick me up and to know that you aren’t alone.
Healing Kiss by Amanda Uhl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Life is hard but it’s harder for Lillian. She can heal people but she can’t let anyone know but there is always a catch, her sister is dying. She needs help but the one guy who can help her puts her at risk. This story is an original tale about love overcoming everything. A great story to read with wonderful characters. Something new at every page turn.
Afflicted Love by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow. This book pulls you in and just crushes you but brings you up with the characters’ daily fight. I have to say this is one of my favorite m/m books I’ve ever read. It has a ton of feelings and they seep out. A great read! Find out what happened to Kyle and Lyle.
Hero Complex by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This fun story is about Ivy and Ace. Complete with pretending until pretend is real. Read this quick paced book and watch Ivy fall for Ace while Ace has loved her all along. What challenges will they face?
A Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This picture book will have your kids asking you to read it over and over again. This is my new favorite by Lois Wickstrom. The way she describes the monster but finds a way to compare it is brilliant. The story is out of the box and shows you an insight on how to see things in different perspectives. I recommended to several parents I know already!
Brave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Our Future World-Changers by K.J. Kaschula
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
These short stories are an amazing and inspirational collection. I absolutely loved these stories, each one a unique way to teach kids how great they are and can be. Every story gives a new hidden characteristic that most children don’t realize. Everyone should be told how brave they are especially children.
Stay For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Tam Derudder Jackson has such a way with pulling you into the book. She’ll have you falling in love with the characters and the situations as the characters are spending their time falling in love. It is always nice to have a standalone book but it’s even better when you get the references from other books in this series. The Balefire series always has you coming back for more. Will Garrett and Olivia finally be together and happily? Read this great story and find out what you are missing.
A Spot of Earl Slay by Aubrey Elle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story is a really whodunit tale. On one foot you are watching a mother and daughter move to a new town and on the other you are helping them solve a murder mystery. Who says that when moving to a new town things won’t be exciting? For Naomi and Ella their life was already changing but to find a body in their new home’s outside building throws so much more chaos. A quick and good read.
The Serpent and the Firefly by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really was not sure I’d like this book when I started reading, it seemed to be a normal boring book but then bam it smacks you in the face. It is such an original story with so much detail but not too much to overwhelm you. I loved it. Could not put it down. If it wasn’t for me having to go to work the next day, I would’ve finished it within a few hours. I absolutely loved the saying at the beginning and end as well. The book was perfectly written and I cannot read more by Courtney Davis.
Raising Elle by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I don’t have enough praise for this book. I loved Raising Elle. A story of a battered woman coming home and trying to get her life together without looking over her shoulder but her secret is big. Amazing storyline, my favorite is when the secret comes out. You never know with parsnips.
Corpse Pixie by Sinister Styx
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
In this short book you learn about Rene, Belladonna, and the rest of their friends. It’s an action packed fantasy story. Someone is killing all the girls, Rene is hell bent on finding out who but begins to see an angel. Little does he know Belladonna is no angel. In a quick told tale you learn everything and watch Belladonna fall for Rene. A good story to read and I can’t wait to read more.
Cabin Eight by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I love the Millersville Series but this book took me a lot more time to get into the others. It takes you to the life of Miranda Diggs. She has had a lot of bad times in her life and is attempting to relax and get her life back. Yet again she makes choices that send her down an unknown path. This path is confusing to say the least. As always the book is full of twists, turns and other action packed issues!
Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This story is an original story that is an unexpected love story you’ll enjoy reading. A nine-tailed fox and a healer who both are living in rage and hatred find one another. Will their story be easy? Does love conquer all? Follow Huli and Xiao and see. Good story with open minds.
Where Fire Meets Flame by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Elena Kincaid starts you out just right. Who doesn’t love an immediate sex scene beginning. This story is a twisty love tale with a slight triangle that is just staring from the back. I really enjoyed the tale of how Riley fell for Tristan at first sight but nothing allowed them to go farther. Shannon loves Tristan too and sometimes one love is crazier than the other. Can’t wait for the next book of this series.
Small Fry by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A story about a young 6th grade boy who has a hormone deficiency that keeps him from growing correctly. Silas spends the better days of his first year in middle school struggling to fit in and avoid bullies. When he decides he has had enough he tries to try out for class President. Will he win? What are the struggles he’ll face? Will he get to see his grandpa? How hard is middle school gonna be? This is a fun young adolescent story that many young kids will be able to relate to.
A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book! It reminded me of the writing of Delia Owens. Such fun twists and turns. I did not expect that much to happen. I couldn’t put it down though. What happened to Ridge? Was it really my father? How many more secrets are there?
Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I read the sequel of this series and then kindle unlimited the first book because I liked the sequel so much. Finally getting to the second book I was filled with so much anticipation of what was going to happen. Definitely recommend the series. Riley has so much built up tension with Cole but he is a blackmailer. Will things change? Will Riley’s mom be caught with Cole’s dad?
Boss’s Vendetta by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This love story has everything, action, adventure, and twisty turns. He is a mafia boss and he is falling hard for Adrianna’s hard exterior. Will Adrianna be his undoing? Will Salvatore live up to the Larussio kingdom standards? A good stand-alone book to read.
Underboss’s Retaliation by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ahh let me tell you I love an enemy to the family turned love story! In the second Sicilian God’s, we follow cousin Dominic in his path to love but there is a huge problem. The girl who has caught his eye is our rival’s daughter, Emelia. Dominic is just out for information but will that be all? In this spicy story you’ll fall for them both.
Consigliere’s Revenge by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
If you have read the first two stories of the Sicilian God’s books then you know this is a family business and it is serious. In this tale, you meet Lorenzo and Isabella, Izzy for short. Izzy is a reporter and is determined to get the story and gets an extra with Lorenzo.What happens when her article causes her danger? Will Lorenzo save her? The novels get better each time. I recommend reading them all.
I Loved You Yesterday by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A relatable story of teenage love that went arie. Mavis and Joshua’s love never ended but will her reason for leaving Josh be enough? What about Austin will his secrets come out? In this first book of the series, you fall in love with all the characters and follow the steps it takes for love to last.
How to Make a Flying Carpet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Lois Wickstrom teaches the way magnets work and what ways you can use them. This is a fun story that caters to the youth and teaches them how to use their imagination and scientific uses for magnets. A book that could be used in a science class to help children better understand magnets and is fun enough for them to actually listen.
