Amigurumi Critters: 25 Imaginative Crochet Designs for All Skill Levels by Amy Ting

 

Amigurumi Critters: 25 Imaginative Crochet Designs for All Skill Levels by Amy Ting
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a super fun book full of directions on how to create adorable crocheted critters. The instructions are very well written and easy to read/see. There are also a host of illustrations on how to create various stitches and how projects should be looking as they progress. As a seasoned crocheter, I highly recommend this book for beginners to more advanced crocheters.

In full disclosure, I have not made anything from this book yet but I do plan to make them all. I did look at the directions however, and can tell you'll have a quality piece if directions are followed as written.

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A High Price to Pay (The Madeline Dawkins Series) by Cynthia Hamilton

 

A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Madeline's life just got a little more interesting. It wasn't enough that she's still in the beginning stages of establishing her PI company with Mike, but she's still doing event planning as well. While on her event planning job, she was approached and asked to find some missing jewels. That's a tricky balance because she may be investigating the same lady who is paying her to plan her extravagant birthday weekend!!

If that wasn't enough, one of the men who abducted Madeline three years ago is released from prison. She's just finding out about it and then gets the call that his body has been found in the lake. Is Madeline next?

This was a great read full of mystery, suspense, twists, and turns. I really enjoyed this one!

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Love's Every Whisper (Eagle Harbor #2) by Naomi Rawlings

 

Love's Every Whisper by Naomi Rawlings
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Elijah has been in love with Victoria for over 15 years. His background as a fisherman's son doesn't give him the clout that he needs to marry, let alone court, the daughter of a shipping baron. As Victoria struggles to find her way in life, and hopefully marry one day, Elijah is out rescuing men left and right from the waters of Lake Superior. Another man comes into the picture, one that Victoria is much more suited for socially. The question is, can Elijah save her from her own personal drowning?

This is a great story with many enjoyable elements. There is a forbidden love, someone trying to swoop in, action, danger, reconciling, sweet romance, and so much more. The narrator of this audiobook did a great job conveying the different emotions of each character throughout the story. This is the second book in a series and can be read as a standalone but it's fun to see previous characters popping in to say "Hi!".

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Mister Movie Star (Beyond the Olympic Peninsula Series) by Cat Treadgold

 

Mister Movie Star by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rose is a city girl, a chef, and relatively quiet and reserved. She's been jaded pretty badly in the past and isn't looking for more hurt.

George is an actor with a crazy ex-wife/co-star. Life's been fairly good to him and the women are plentiful. In an effort to attract more roles, George finds himself needing to make some lifestyle changes.

George hires Rose to be his personal chef but there's heat in more than just the kitchen. The slow burn romance between these two could make or break George's career, especially where his ex is concerned.

This is a fun series to read. It seems that each story gets better. It's not necessary to read each story but it's helpful to have background on secondary characters that make appearances.

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Gone Country by Hunter Snow

 

Gone Country by Hunter Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a walk down the 1990's for me!! It's a contemporary novel set in present time but the "country meet rock n roll" was a throwback to this girl. I love how the roles are reversed from what I thought they would be too!

Jamie is into rock n roll, while Clayton is a country crooner. They find themselves collaborating on a song and maybe a few other things in the process. Can one win the other over to their way of music? Can they come to an agreement on how it should be? Is there a consensus on how music should be?

A great enemies-to-lovers read that ends on a happy note!

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New to Newport by Emi Hilton

 

New to Newport by Emi Hilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the sweet story of Hannah and Caleb. Hannah is busy studying for her Physician's Assistant exam and trying to repair an estranged relationship with her dad. She meets Caleb when he rear ends her car. They end up working together and start to develop a relationship.

As with most relationships, there are ebbs and flows with some drama sprinkled in. This was an enjoyable summer read!

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What Bird Heard: A Kids Book About Following Your Dreams for Ages 4-8 by Tricia Gardella

 

What Bird Heard: A Kids Book About Following Your Dreams for Ages 4-8 by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My favorite thing about this book is the illustrations. They are vivid and very well done!!

This was a cute story but felt a little disjointed. There seemed to be a flow, then it would derail a bit, then come back. Kids may not pick up on it as easily as an adult. The story is still good though. There is even a cliffhanger at the end that will bring kids back to this author and her stories.



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Thrice Bound: A Romantic Paranormal Suspense by Nicole E. Kelleher

 

Thrice Bound: A Romantic Paranormal Suspense by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another great read by this author. I love the twists and turns throughout this story of Natalia. You just never know what's going to happen next. The pages turned quickly and the story ended well.

A great read for anyone who enjoy paranormal with a side of mystery, suspense, spicy romance, and more!

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The Murmuring Mirror (Amberwood Hall Ballet School Book 5) by Eleanor Dixon

 

The Murmuring Mirror by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have really enjoyed this series! The author has a wonderful way of weaving together a beautiful story full of mystery, intrigue, a scattering of romance, and a little bit of paranormal activity.

Lauren and her friends are competing for the one and only scholarship available for summer school in New York. There is a mirror that is very intriguing and seems to be trying to send a message. Lauren finds herself dancing as if her life depended on it...and maybe it does.

This is a young adult novel that will capture the attention of any dancer who enjoys a great mystery!

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