Chasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a super cute read! I really enjoyed the character and the story. I usually don’t start my holiday reads until October but I’m glad I made an exception! It had all the warm and cozy feels for the genre. Ash and Holly were a well matched couple and complimented each other well.
Killer Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a good book of the genre. I liked the hero a lot and felt that he played the game well. This book followed the formula of the genre and had some hidden plot points. The drawback for me what the amount of characters. I would read others by the author.
Killer Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book. I thought the suspense was good and enjoyed the characters. I thought the humor and murder descriptions balanced each other out. I found the plot engaging as well. I would read others by this author.
Ignite My Heart by Alicia Street
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book. I liked the dynamic between Blake and Morgan. There was a good plot and felt that all loose ends were tied up. I would definitely read more by this author. I liked the writing style.
Love & Stilettos by Evelyn Lindell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was a quick read for me. This book was ok for me. It moved a little slow for me and I was hoping for more action. I didn’t connect with the characters especially Mia who I found a little bothersome. Overall, the plot tied up nicely but the flow was a little stuck for me. I would read others by this author as I did enjoy the book overall.
Murder Creek by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a quick read for me. It was an engaging story with a main character you root for. She really wanted to get down to the bottom of the issue. The author built the story in a way that keeps you invested. I would definitely recommend this book and look forward to more from this author.
Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book. It was a quick read for me and a genre I love. I thought the characters had good chemistry. The plot was woven nicely. I would recommend this to others. I look forward to more by this author.
The Magic Carousel by K.L. Small
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a good book for kids! I would recommend this to my students to read. I found the plot enjoyable and themes relatable for the age group. I picked the book because the cover gave me a nostalgic feel of one of my favorite books as a kid. The allure of magic. The carousel and the grandpa were really good parts of the story for me.
Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend’s Older Sister Forbidden Romance by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this installment of the Hawke family. The chemistry between Jude and Angelina was really good and felt it was more emotionally based. Even though this is a continuation of an ongoing series, it can be read as a standalone. I look forward to seeing more development in this family and reading other books by this author.
Regaining Integrity by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a quick read for me. I thought the overall story flowed well. The arc of the characters was well developed. I liked the way the different themes came together. I would definitely read more by this author.
Love, Only Better by Paulette Stout
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book was a quick read for me. It was hard for me to stay connected with to it. I had a hard time connecting to the characters. I thought some of the plot topics were good. I would read more by this author.
Softest Touch by Adina D. Grey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a cute, quick read. I liked how the story flowed. I also felt the chemistry developed well with the characters. I did find myself thinking there was something
more I wanted from the story but it didn’t influence the overall feel. I would read others by this author.
Back to the 80’s by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a cute read! I was born in the 80’s but was more a 90’s girl. I appreciated the references to that nostalgic time period. I liked the overall story and thought it was fun. If you like the 80’s you may like this!
Vampires of Atlantis by Courtney Davis
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was an ok read for me. I love vampire stories but I had some issues with some of the plot. I did like the dual POV and found the characters interesting. I’m interested to see where the story goes and if some of the holes for me are fixed as the story moves forward.
Liz’s Road Trip by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a really sweet story for me. I’m also biased as a cat lover. I really loved the plot if the grandmother’s final wish. This book packs a meaningful message. I was able to connect with it.
Love Is What It Is: A holiday Romance by Marina Hanna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a quick, cute read! I loved the setting and the overall plot. I thought that the characters were relatable and you could connect with them. They had good chemistry and it made you invest in what they had. I thought the ex was an interesting plot addition and found the overall story entertaining. I would read others by this author.
Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a different read for me. I am very fascinated with Ancient Egypt and the mythology/culture which is what led me to choose this book. I found this book very interesting and liked the bits of culture through their investigation. The characters were likable and you rooted for them. I would like to read others by this author in the future!
Ladies of the Links #2 by Haley Rhoades
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a quick, cute read. I love a good second chance story. I liked Christy in the story and thought her character was well developed. I also liked the sports themes in it as well. I’d read more by this author.
A Toast for Laurent by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a quick read for me. I had a really difficult time liking Phoebe. She agitated me and I had a difficult time connecting with her. With that said, it didn’t take away from the overall plot for me. I really liked Laurent a lot and he saved my overall feelings for the story.
A Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this read. It was quick and it was something I can connect with. I am a teacher and this hit close. Sometimes I feel that the feelings of teachers is overlooked. Especially in most recent years. This was a really beautiful book.
Grand Slam by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I love a good sports romance book especially when there are animals in it too. I really liked the chemistry between Heath and Grace. I thought the story was very sweet and Heath was persistent. Grace’s stubbornness to her feelings stood no chance. I enjoyed the overall story and it was a quick read. I also liked their bantering as well.
House of Arsceneaux by Caterina Novelliere
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book! Vampire novels are some of my favorites and this one did not disappoint. The inclusion of other mythological creatures was well incorporated as well. There was a lot of different tropes woven through the plot and it worked surprisingly well but was a little much at times. I always love a swoon worthy vampire story.
Falling Again: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was another cute installment to the Buckeye Falls family. The way they intertwine stories is lovely and can be also read as a standalone. I would suggest reading them all because each is a sweet addition. I really thought that the chemistry of the characters was well done and enjoyed the plot. I’m a sucker for second chances as well as a lakehouse setting.
Breathless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a good book and flowed nicely. Rockstar/musician stories are hit or miss for me but this author delivered a good story. I really liked Hank a lot and found him to be refreshing in this trope. Ella Mae was just ok for me but she did fit nicely with Hank. I look forward to other books by this author.
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was a quick read. I had a little trouble staying connected to the story. The story did flow well and the characters were good. The overall plot just didn’t hit with me. I would read others by the author because her writing style is well done.
Acting Counsel by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading this book. I thought Carina and Nathan were good together and the plot fit the genre well. I always love the stories where the characters meet under “interesting” circumstances before they meet under more a professional one. The characters were relatable and the story flowed nicely. I would recommend this book and the author.
Stay For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book and it was a quick read. Garrett was a little frustrating in the beginning of the book for me. It took me a while to get invested in the story but once I did, it flowed pretty well. Garrett and Olivia’s chemistry was good. I always love a good second chance story. I would read others by this author.
Raising Elle by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I thought this was a good read. I was biased about the character Blake because that name is very special to me. I loved that his character was working hard to better himself and I thought Elle was a good counterpart for him. I love books that are about people finding there way back home. I look forward to book 2.
Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I thought that the aesthetic was a driving force for the book. It started out well for me but I lost the connection around the mid point of the book. I thought that the plot lost a little of its spark for me. The author’s writing overall was beautiful in the area of description specifically with the aerial acrobatics. I will definitely be interested to read the next book.
Cecily in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a quick read for me. It was a good story with a moving plot. There were a lot of connectable themes for the reader. I thought that Cecily was a well designed character and enjoyed seeing her handle what life was throwing. I would read more by this author.
