Wednesday, April 23, 2025

What We Give Away (Bold Journey's #4) by Paulette Stout

 

What We Give Away (Bold Journeys #4)What We Give Away by Paulette Stout
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first read by this author so I wasn't sure what I was getting into with this one. This book may evoke some strong emotions as it deals with the topic of the "dieting" industry. There is mention of multiple issues around dieting from several different aspects. I feel that the author handled these with kindness.
This was an enjoyable read about Leslie and Chef Risto. It's a second chance at love but how will they handle it?
I look forward to reading more by this author.

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Sunday, April 20, 2025

The Importance of Being Roxie by Cori Cooper

 

The Importance of Being RoxieThe Importance of Being Roxie by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am a huge Cori Cooper fan! I love her writing style and the way that her characters seem to jump off the pages into real life. Roxie is no exception to this rule. She's about to graduate from high school and feels like she's wasted her teenage years. She aspires to be more but at what cost?

This is a great story of a young lady learning to love herself and accepting herself for who she is. It's inspiring to young ladies that you don't have to be "everything" to be "anything". I can't wait for my next read by this author.

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Friday, April 18, 2025

The Celtic King's Daughter (Divided Isles Saga #1) by Isabella Hargreaves

 

The Celtic King's Daughter (Divided Isles Saga #1)The Celtic King's Daughter by Isabella Hargreaves
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A historical romance of forbidden/forced/enemies to lovers love, full of adventure and deceit, is what you'll find in this riveting read. Apples really don't fall far from trees when it comes to family and Sorcha is proof of that. Once her father the king is killed, she becomes the leader of her tribe. She's out for revenge for those who took the life of her father and she even grabs a prisoner named Lucius.

It's really hard to say much more without giving away all the tidbits of this story. It held my attention well. I look forward to reading more in this series!

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Whispers in the Dark: A Ravaged Skies EMP Post-Apocalyptic Thriller (Echoes of the Flair Book 1) by Courtney Konstantin

 

Whispers in the Dark: A Ravaged Skies EMP Post-Apocalyptic Thriller (Echoes of the Flare Book 1)Whispers in the Dark: A Ravaged Skies EMP Post-Apocalyptic Thriller by Courtney Konstantin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a new-to-me author and I am already looking for more of her books! This is one of my favorite reads of 2025 so far! It's been awhile since I read a dystopian style read so this was a nice break for me.

No one really enjoys jury duty and after today, Marlowe is really ready to just go back to work at Target. During a rather confrontational vote in the jury room, she moves to the window and that's when her whole world changes. In fact, it changes for everyone in the blink of an eye.

Cristian isn't thrilled about having to testify in another trial but it's the nature of his job as a deputy sheriff. Attorneys are trying to sway his testimony without asking him outright to amend what he's going to say on the stand. There's a large commotion and everyone starts running around the courtroom and the defendant is going after law enforcement. Cristian does what he can but then realizes he needs to get out of dodge.

During the courthouse stampede, Cristian spots Marlowe and sees someone about to do something horrible to her so he grabs her and runs. From that moment on, Cristian sees an opportunity to save Marlowe and finds himself doing that over an extended period of time. Can they both survive this "new world" and get back to some semblance of life before the EMP blast?

I am eagerly anticipating the next book in this series!

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Monday, April 14, 2025

Escape to the South Land by T.J. Beach

 

Escape to the South LandEscape to the South Land by T.J. Beach
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

She's escaping a past and trying to give her daughter a better life. He's trying to deny his attraction to her so that he doesn't feel tied to place that he's trying to escape from. Set in the beautiful, vibrant scenery of New Zealand, this is the story of Libby and Oliver. It was neat to see their relationship develop in the midst of turmoil and secrets.

There is humor, friendship, mystery, suspense, and a slow burn romance in this great read.

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Friday, April 11, 2025

Right in Front of You: Volume Two: Lilly and Gage (Morris Valley Gang Book 2) by Brooke May

 

Right in Front of You: Volume Two: Lilly & Gage (Morris Valley Gang Book 2)Right in Front of You: Volume Two: Lilly & Gage by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Some of my favorite romance reads are enemies to lovers types. Lilly and Gage are the perfect example of this. Light and Dark. Happiness and Sadness. Their lives become intertwined again when Lilly moves back to Morris Valley. Gage is not the same person as he was the last time he saw Lilly and this time he's determined to not let her get away. Does Lilly feel the same way though?

A great read that leaves you ready for the next story by this author.

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

So Stinkin' Hot by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl

 

So Stinkin' HotSo Stinkin' Hot by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The wild animals living on the safari are very hot, so they decide to take a trip to Chicago. Once there, they realize that things are very different and they can't wait to go back home.

Cool point (no pun intended): you can learn to draw Zippy at the end of the story.

Not so cool point: I found the characters to be a bit whiny. Kids can be whiny though.

Overall, cute book for kids but likely adults will find it a bit annoying.

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