Curve Balls and Commitments: Pickwick Pirate Queens Softball Romance Book 2 by Susan Boles

 

Curve Balls and Commitments: Pickwick Pirate Queens Softball Romance Book 2 by Susan Boles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It's been Tasha's dream to open up a dance studio. Her eyes is on the prize and the paperwork is submitted only to find out that someone else beat her to the punch and got her perfect location. As she begins the search again, during softball season of all times, a new guy arrives in town named Derek. He's handsome and definitely not from Pickwick Bend. She's also run into Eli, a local EMT who grew up in Pickwick Bend, left, and is now back. Both men start to woo her and she's having to figure out who to spend her time with. Softball is also her passion and as the pitcher for the Pickwick Pirates, she's got to be on her game.

It comes down to choices and who do you trust for Tasha. Will the town she loves back her up when the going gets tough? Will the Pickwick Pirates win this years championship? Will Tasha be able to find the perfect space to open up her studio?

This was a great short read that took me just under two hours to read start to finish. I do feel like the last 3-4 chapters were a bit redundant and unnecessary. Otherwise, a nice clean romance novel with a hint of mystery.

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Hi Little Baby, Big Sister Loves You: A Sibling Colouring and Activity Book by Deniese Dennis

 

Hi Little Baby, Big Sister Loves You: A Sibling Colouring and Activity Book by Deniese Dennis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an activity and coloring book that would be great for a new big sister. It has coloring pages that talk about some of the changes that big sister is going to experience. There are also activity pages with dot to dot, matching, and more. This would make a great little gift for a new sister!

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Hi Little Baby, Big Brother Loves You: A Sibling Colouring and Activity Book by Deniese Dennis

 

Hi Little Baby, Big Brother Loves You: A Sibling Colouring and Activity Book by Deniese Dennis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a neat book for someone about to become or who has already become a big brother. There are coloring pages that talk about the types of things that a big brother does. There are activity pages that help guide the big brother through some changes that will be happening in his life. It's also a teaching tool to know how to do certain things to help with their new sibling. This would make a great gift for a new big brother.

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The Surf Kidz Riding the Waves: A Surfing Adventure Chapter Book for Ages 6-10 by Kim Ann

 

The Surf Kidz Riding Waves: A Surfing Adventure Chapter Book for Ages 6-10 by Kim Ann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a short chapter book that focuses on friendship and the waves that can come and go with it. The focus is on positivity and confidence with Maya and her friends. They are met with a group of bullying surfers and they overcome the negative energy that they are trying to bring. This is a great book full of great illustrations!

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The Green Baize Door (A Marie Chevalier Mystery) by Eleanor Birney

 

The Green Baize Door by Eleanor Birney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book took me awhile to really get into the groove and I almost put it in the DNF pile but I persevered and I'm glad that I did. The writing is very well done but the character development is what took some time to get to where it needed to be. This isn't foreign to books that focus on historical events, places, and people, especially when it's trying to be done as respectfully and accurately as this story. Once everything got moving, this really captured my interest and I am excited to pick up future books in this series.

Set in the early 1900's, Marie's grandmother has been found dead. Actually, she is brutally murdered but who would do such a thing? She was the loving housekeeper for many years. Marie doesn't want her family to be blamed so she sets out to prove their innocence, all the while James a.k.a. Jamie is doing the same. Jamie is the son of the mansion owner and he, too, wants to make sure there is no blood on the hands of his family. Once Jamie and Marie meet up, they realize that one or both of their families may be involved.

As I previously mentioned, the writing is very well done. There is a lot to the class system of the day and describing all the different aspects, traditions, rules, etc. also takes some time. The meaning of the Green Door is also explained. I really appreciated this book but the ending was rather abrupt! It does make for needing to know more of the story immediately though!


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Love Big: A Sweet Story on the Power of Kindness and Caring (The Live Big Series) by Kat Kronenberg

 

Love Big: A Sweet Story on the Power of Kindness and Caring (The Live Big Series) by Kat Kronenberg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a book focused on how the act of kindness and caring can go a long way. The rhino started out being a little rude to the dung beetle but one small act of kindness changed everything for the rhino, the beetle, and everyone they met along the path that day.

The illustrations in this story are very colorful and bright. Very well done!

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On the Run: Giovanni Madia's Saga Begins by P.J. Mann

 

On the Run: Giovanni Madìa's saga begins by P.J. Mann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I saw an author that I am a huge fan of was writing another series, I was eager to get my hands on it! There's nothing like settling down with a great book and realizing you've just finished the whole story in one setting!

This one is fast paced and features Giovanni Madìa. He's a respected clan member but when his boss double crosses him and his family is now in peril, Giovanni doesn't play. There is mystery, intrigue, and lots more in this riveting story! I'm super excited to read the books to come in this series!

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