The Innovator by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I love a good enemies to friends story and this one did not disappoint. I really enjoyed Natalie and Grayson. The back and forth between the two really helped move the plot which I thought started out slow. I enjoy reading this author and would definitely recommend her books. I look forward to the next one!
I’ll Love You Tomorrow by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoy this author. I actually enjoyed this book and found some of the topics in it refreshing. I get tired of the beautiful stories sometimes and appreciated how real this one was. Everyone chooses their destiny and path, what works for them as well as what they are capable of forgiving. That was something that even though I wasn’t a huge fan of Lauren, I appreciated the realness of this story.
Unexpected Entanglement by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I liked this book! I felt that the chemistry between Rowan and Chris was good. The plot flowed nicely. Rowan’s spunk was really fun to watch and her attitude. I would definitely read others by this author.
Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this. I wasn’t sure how I would feel since I don’t normally go for poetry books. I found some of the poems very cathartic and was able to feel them personally. I would recommend this for someone particularly who is inspired by music.
Under My Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
There was a lot of action in this book. I really liked Peter as a character. I thought the insertion of Rowena was crafted nicely. I thought that the plot moved along well and was engaging. I definitely would pick up others by this author.
Fallen Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoy how this story continued. The characters are very well developed and the author’s style keeps you engaged. I really love the vampire genre and this one fits in but has a different enough feel to it. I liked that Lane got his own book for his perspective. I appreciate books like that told from a different point of view. I am intrigued for what happens next.
The Summer I Went Crazy by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a good book. I would be interested to read Coyote Summer to see what the story is like with magical elements. This kind of book is one that makes you uncomfortable and tense because it is a topic that is so real. I found myself getting angry at the situation because of the real life aspect of it and I couldn’t imagine this happening to me or people I knew in my youth. I thought the characters were relatable and you could feel the pressure and angst they were feeling. It definitely fits in the genre of its kind.
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really have enjoyed the Buckeye Falls books so far. This was a cute, quick read for me. I really like this genre especially when baking or cooking is involved in the plot. I thought that Cece was a great character and her chemistry with Evan was well designed. I look forward to more books in the series.
Ruthless Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book. I read the prequel to it so that was helpful. The name Jack for the female did throw me off a bit in the beginning. Nana Hawke was my favorite character. I love her feisty spirit and love a good family matriarch. I’m not usually a fan of mafia/mob stories but I appreciated the plot of this one.
Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book was an ok read for me. I had a rough time getting into the book particularly the setting and the conversation between the characters hit me wrong. I thought the chemistry was good. I would like to try other books by this author because I just thing I had trouble relating to the atmosphere which made it sit in a tough spot for me.
Shameless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this second installment of The Bennetts series. The chemistry between Walt and Elyse was very good. I enjoyed his character and appreciated how he interacted with his sister. I loved the grump but secretly a teddy bear angle for Walt’s character. I think that is a relatable trait for many men. I can relate to that. It was a quick, enjoyable read and look forward to the next installment.
The Muffin Shop Murder: A Delilah Crumbworthy Mystery by Holly Tierney
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was a nice story and a quick read. I thought the ending of the story was good but found myself a little disengaged throughout the book. I did not care for some of the characters in the story but that is just my personal preference. I did love the dog though. Anytime animals are infused in the story adds something for sure. Delilah was ok for me.
Evan: A Steamy Billionaire Workplace Contemporary Romance by Toni Denise
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I liked this book. I thought that Kayla and Evan had really good chemistry. I was able to connect on a level with some of themes in this book. I would like to read Book 1- Jake since I like the author’s writing style. I didn’t feel like I was missing anything reading the second book.
Hit on You by Brooke May
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book was ok for me. I’m not really into dark mafia so I had a had time engaging in the plot. I did like the chemistry between Luke and Nikolai. The Russian also made it a little hard for me to stay engaged too. I did like the different POV of the story.
Throwing the Curve by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really liked this books! I appreciate a good romance story and this did not disappoint. I also enjoyed the baseball elements. I loved that he coached the kids and that just added more appeal. I’d read more by this author.
Handle With Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book. It was fast paced and there was some really interesting plotlines in it. I enjoyed the medical part a little more than I did the romance parts of the story. I would be interested to read others in the series. I definitely would pick up another book by this author.
My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book was an ok read for me. I had a really difficult time connecting with it because the relationships in the story made me anxious. I also had a difficult time connecting to the plot because of how I felt about the characters. I would read others by the author because I did enjoy the writing style. For me, the three stars was just about how I personally connected with it.
Night Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a really quick but well done prequel. There was a good amount of spice packed in the shortness of the book. It definitely makes the reader excited to see what will happen in Book 1. I liked the chemistry between Isaac and Jack. I look forward to reading more especially after the cliffhanger!
Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. I thought the characters had really good chemistry and I liked the plot line. I really like books told in dual POV especially from the male character’s perspective. The growth the characters go through independently as well as with one another was well written. I would read more by this author.
The Daredevil by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Some of my go to tropes were in this which made it a cozy read. There was good romance notes as well as suspense. The friends groups were favorite. I look forward to seeing where the main umbrella plot goes even though criminal organizations are not my thing.
Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I liked this story. I thought Jake and Lily were good together. I liked Lily’s sailor mouth and found her refreshing. She was headstrong and identifiable. I would read more by this author.
Falling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a good, quick read. I am going through a divorce so I needed to compartmentalize when reading this. The bond between Ginny and Max was good despite their obstacles. This author does a good job weaving plot lines and adding depth to the story. I will read more by this author.
Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday Romance by Susan Renee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a cute, quick read. It took me a hot second to understand the title. I liked the grinch grumpiness mixes with sunshine in this story. The story flowed well and the characters were enjoyable. It was a definitely a cute read for the season.
Super Enemies by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I have read several books by this author. I did enjoy this book and could connect with it. I am conflicted on how I would use it with the children that I work with. I feel like there wasn’t a clear resolution for the siblings that younger children can understand. This would be better for children that can infer decision making. Overall, it was a nice, relatable story.
Snow in Love by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really liked the dynamic between Connor and Sienna. This book was a very quick read but had a well thought plot. I really appreciated the detail to their mental and physical growth overcoming the obstacles they both had. Sienna’s mom frustrated me but I appreciated Sienna persevering and taking one for herself. It was a great story to kick off my Christmas reading season!
A Christmas to Remember: An Anthology from 5 Prince Publishing by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really love Christmas Anthologies! It reminds me of my childhood when my aunts and grandma would swap Christmas books and share the magic of Christmas. This anthology was well done. The stories flowed very nicely together and none of them felt out of place. Merry Mix-Ups was my favorite in the collection. If you are into the spirit of Christmas- add this to your list!
I Love You Today by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a quick read and enjoyable. I enjoyed the dynamic of the characters together and their connection. I really liked Austin’s character and could feel his pain. There are lots of relatable elements in this book like heartache, love and connection. I would read more by this author for sure!
Finding Bryce by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a nice short novella to read after a really long day. I was sucked into the plot but would have liked it to be a little longer! I thought the characters were well developed especially in such a short read. Their connection was deep. I look forward to seeing how the series develops.
Someone Exactly Like Me by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I liked the chemistry between Nicco and Destiney. Their frustrating way of miscommunication in what they are looking for is something relatable. I enjoy slow burn romances where love is earned. I felt that the ending was a little rushed especially since the book took me a little bit to get into. Overall, it was a good read and I look forward to Book 2.
Kiss Away Your Pain by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really liked this book. The chemistry between Enzo and Candi is palpable. I enjoy stories with a slow burn and like Book 1, this fit that well for me. Enzo was a delicious book boyfriend for sure. I also enjoyed the plot line for this book a little more than book one. This was hooked me sooner.
