The Last Owners (Crocus Hill Inn Mysteries #1) by Jean Rezab

 

The Last Owners by Jean Rezab
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It's a fixer upper house and Courtney and Alex are ready to tackle it. There's just a few issues, the main one being the last owners are missing, along with a sizeable amount of jewelry. The couple decides to help out the son of the previous owners who is now a police officer. At what expense will each of them go to solve this?

I love that this is a "clean" book to read first of all. There are some who may not appreciate the religious undertones in the book. It's hard to find great reads that are not full of unnecessary junk. The mystery and suspense of this is not the high excitement that I am used reading. It's a more calm, slow scenario. It's a very enjoyable read though with relatable characters. I am one who enjoys a resolve to an issue and that didn't come with this story. I do look forward to the next book in this series.

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El Macho: A Jessica Watts Southwest Suspense Novel (#5) by Kathryn Dodson

 

El Macho by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jessica Watts has had it with these egotistical alpha males in her crime-solving life. It doesn't matter if they are the authorities or the perpetrators, Jessica's had enough. Especially when her friend is abducted and left in the middle of nowhere. Jessica is going to solve this case with or without the help of these men! In the meantime, past issues are creeping up that also need to be resolved.

This is a great series and I do recommend reading them in order to have the context behind the characters. It's a great tale of mystery and suspense anytime Jessica is involved!

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Bellyrina: A Tutu Tale from the Belly of the Beast by Once Upon a Dance

 

Bellyrina: A Tutu Tale from the Belly of the Beast by Once Upon a Dance
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This kids book is a cute one full of fun and colorful illustrations. There is also a dance move on every page to learn a new dance. I do think the book will be difficult for new readers to figure out how it flows based on the way that the words are on the page. I struggled with it a bit as an adult. The design is cute in theory but not very practical. There are also a lot of words on each page and I personally found it a bit overstimulating. Otherwise, the story is good and the encouragement to get out and move is beneficial.

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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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