Monday, December 23, 2024

Smoke and Serenity (Everhart Family Book 1) by R.L. Dunn

 

Smoke and Serenity (Everhart Family Book 1)Smoke and Serenity by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the start of a new series that is sure to be great! There are some choppy areas in the beginning, which gave it a slower start than I might have liked but soon, the pages were flying! This first book focuses on Olivia and Jackson, with Olivia's family being the Everharts. The connection between Olivia and Jackson is a bit of a gut punch and they use that experience to overcome new obstacles in their path.

I'm looking forward to the next book in this series.

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Saturday, December 21, 2024

Notebook Mysteries: The Twelve Days of Murder by Kimberly Mullins

 

Notebook Mysteries: The Twelve Days of MurderNotebook Mysteries: The Twelve Days of Murder by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This series is very enjoyable to read and this little novella put me a little more into the holiday spirit. There are 12 days until Christmas and there is a murder to solve. Little does Emma and Jeremy know, there's a lot more to come with this murder! Emma figures out that this must be linked to the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas", even though the timing is all off. Can they solve this murder and thwart others before they can occur?

As always, there are great little historical tidbits spread throughout this work of fiction. I love seeing how they are integrated by reading the author's notes at the end. It's also fun reading about the kids growing up!

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Thursday, December 19, 2024

An Oracle's Handbook by B.E. Padgett

 

An Oracle's Handbook (The Reeds of West Hills, #3)An Oracle's Handbook by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very enjoyable series and young adults will love the adventures that Jon and Frank find themselves taking. They go to a school for perceptually gifted kids and it's a pretty cool place. There are mysteries galore and this time is no exception.

I do recommend reading these books in order as they build on themselves. This series would make a great gift for the middle school reader!

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024

A Buckeye Falls Christmas (Buckeye Falls Series) by Libby Kay

 

A Buckeye Falls ChristmasA Buckeye Falls Christmas by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great little "family reunion" to pick up and read! I have absolutely loved this series and I'm sad to see it ending but I'm also feeling okay with it because it all ends up so nicely. There are some great sounding recipes in this book, along with a lot of love, laughter, and seeing how the relationships of the couple of Buckeye Falls have grown in the ebbs and flows of life. A great, short read that will put you in the holiday spirit!

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Monday, December 16, 2024

A Reluctant Bride (The Bride Ships Series #1) by Jody Hedlund

 

A Reluctant Bride (Bride Ships, #1)A Reluctant Bride by Jody Hedlund
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a truly enjoyable book to listen to! The narrator was very easy to hear and follow along with on this story of Mercy and Joseph. I probably shouldn't have listened to it while driving though because there was a spot or two were it started raining on an otherwise very sunny day! This book tugged at my heartstrings a bit. I could identify with Mercy's struggles as a nurse and the situation with Sara really got to me. I wanted to smack Joseph for not being more aggressive, but I also highly respected him for his actions as well.

Overall, very enjoyable and I look forward to reading other titles in this series!

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Saturday, December 14, 2024

Three Days to Be Ruined: A Victorian Historical Romance (The Winemakers Book 5) by Giovanna Siniscalchi

 

Three Days to Be Ruined: A Victorian Historical Romance (The Winemakers Book 5)Three Days to Be Ruined: A Victorian Historical Romance by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am a lover of historical fiction and this one does not disappoint. I recommend reading this entire series as it's very well written and enjoyable. This story can be read as a standalone (as can all the books in this series). There are several characters from previous novels that make appearances in this story so having a bit of their background could add to the enjoyment of this story.

This one is set during Christmas time and features a ruggedly handsome Scotsman along with the beautiful Lady Beth. There is holiday spirit(s), some spicy romance, and a proposed marriage of convenience to keep you turning the pages on this one! I'm not a wine drinker so I was lost in some of the terminology and means but other than that, I enjoyed this book!

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Oscar and Emmy Get Rescued: A fun story about rescuing, adopting, and adding cats to your family by Terri Sabol

 

Oscar and Emmy Get Rescued: A fun story about rescuing, adopting, and adding cats to your family.Oscar and Emmy Get Rescued: A fun story about rescuing, adopting, and adding cats to your family. by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great book to read with kids of any age, but especially young ones and especially if you're looking to adopt a pet. Done through rhyme, this book tells of how Emmy and Oscar were born to a stray momma cat, then sent to an animal shelter, and then finding their fur-ever home with a new family.

The illustrations are also very well done and young children will enjoy seeing the playfulness of Emmy and Oscar throughout the story.

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