Bailey and the CEO: A Corporate Love Story (A Better Man, Book 1) by Amy Q. Barker

 

Bailey and the CEO: A Corporate Love Story by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

She's a widow raising two teenage girls. He's a divorcee raising two teenage boys. She works in HR and he's the CEO. One day Fox walks by and calls Bailey by her name. She's in shock because they've had so few interactions together. Then they end up on an airplane together and things start to change for them both. However, they are having to keep a secret, but at what costs?

The characters are relatable and "real". They could be the people in any organization in today's world. The story is believable. This author has a great way of weaving together a story that keeps you turning the page.

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book) by MJ Murray

 

Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a very enjoyable book! Young readers who are learning to read in small chapters will love this story about Dylan and his little sister Emily. They are going to baseball practice and when they arrive, their coach explains that all the bases have been stolen. Dylan thought to grab his Youth Sleuth kit prior to leaving home so he and Emily are on the lookout for the stolen bases. They come across various groups of people in the park before finally locating the missing bases.

A super fun, adventurous book that features Theodore, who is Dylan and Emily's dog. He's also a part of their sleuthing team! It's short enough to keep the attention of an emerging reader and would also make a great bedtime story!

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A Girl, Stuck (Found Families Series) by Kelly Elizabeth Huston

 

A Girl, Stuck by Kelly Elizabeth Huston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new-to-me author but I really enjoyed her style of writing in this story. She has a way of making story well-balanced with adventure, mystery, and comic levity.

Characters in this story were of a huge interest to me. The ones I loved initially, I didn't think so much of by the end and vice-versa. There were several times I found myself falling out of love with someone that I thought was pretty cool at first.

An enjoyable read!

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The Reluctant Spy by Lois Wickstrom

 

The Reluctant Spy by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a fun read about a boy named Timothy who finds a rat under his bed. He's afraid of his grandmother finding it and screaming so he's doing everything he can to get it out of the house. Grandma already knows about the rat though and she's telling Timothy how this is a special rat. Hildegard is going to take them on adventures and help solve a mystery plaguing the community.

This is a longer read by this author. An emerging chapter reader could easily follow along with this book. There are a few German words scattered throughout, which is a great way to garner interest in a new language. True to this author's style, there are also STEM components in this story.

Overall, a great read that I recommend!

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The Earl’s Match (The Thompsons of Locust Street Series) by Holly Bush

 

The Earl's Match by Holly Bush
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an enjoyable read that will lead you through family dynamics involving murder, adventure, angst, romance, and lots of drama. I enjoy reading historical romances, especially those involving families like the Thompsons. This book can be read as a stand alone, which is how I came across this one. I'm looking forward to reading the previous books in the series. The characters are very loveable and because of that, I want to read more on the other siblings featured in previous books.

If you love historical romance with a great storyline, be sure to check this one out!

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Stealing the Preacher by Karen Witemeyer

 

Stealing the Preacher by Karen Witemeyer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First off, I'm really loving the cover on this book! You'll read more about this dress!

Secondly, I'm a huge fan of Karen Witemeyer! I love her writing style and the way she incorporates the Word into her stories. These are my favorite types of books to read!

Crockett Archer is on his way to audition for the open pulpit job when a band of train robbers stops the train. They only want one thing...the preacher man. Crockett realizes his plans are all messed up now but when he learns that he was abducted because the leader's daughter wanted a preacher? Well, things might end up working out ok.

Joanna Robbins has been praying for a preacher for quite some time. Their little local church hasn't had a preacher in awhile. Joanna is also hoping to fulfill a promise she made to her mom. A promise to get her dad to see the love of the Lord and how He could help Silas out through life.

The Lord works in mysterious ways sometimes, and often in ways that aren't the way a mortal human plans. Joanna, Crockett, and Silas learn this in a variety of ways in this story of love, redemption, and correction.

This is a very clean romance with a spiritual message. Bible verses are spread throughout. I highly recommend this great read!!

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Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott

 

Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.75 stars

I am really enjoying this series and am hoping that there will be more books to enjoy! This author is making her way to my favorites list also. I enjoy her writing style and the stories that she weaves.

This book could be read as a stand alone but I would recommend you starting at the beginning of the series to get the full story on how Shadow Defense came to be.

This story started off just a tad slow for me but that was short-lived. I soon found myself lost in the story and read this all in one setting. There is a lot of action and suspense with a little bit of romance thrown in. You'll find yourself loving a character then hating them the next page. This book does discuss some difficult issues so use caution if this would bother you.

A great read that goes by quickly!

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