Chasing Cheer: Finding the Secret to Christmas Cheer (4.5 Stars)

If you’re one of those people who keeps Christmas stories for the Christmas season, bookmark this page for later in the year. If, though, you’re open to a good Christmas book now, you’ll likely want to check out Chasing Cheer by Heather Schneider. This book will be published on September 23rd, but I was able…… Continue reading Chasing Cheer: Finding the Secret to Christmas Cheer (4.5 Stars)

Alverstone: Love and War Regency Novel (4 Stars)

I recently finished reading Alverstone, the first book in a new Regency series by Beatrice Knight. I’m a fan of Jane Austen, so I figured this would be a good option. This book was published in May, but I’m not sure when the next book will come out. The good news is that this book…… Continue reading Alverstone: Love and War Regency Novel (4 Stars)

The Icehouse: British Serial Killer Murder Mystery (4 Stars)

The Icehouse by JJ Richards, is a serial killer murder mystery. This book is the beginning of a series. I got an ARC of the ebook version of the book through BookSirens. The ebook version will be available on September 30th, but you can get the paperback version now. Jonathan Walker is a senior detective…… Continue reading The Icehouse: British Serial Killer Murder Mystery (4 Stars)

Forever and Always: Returning to the Small Town (4 Stars)

If you’re looking for a quick read, you may want to read Forever and Always by Roxie Clarke. I got an ARC ebook copy of this novella, and the regular ebook version was published on August 29th. I’m not sure if a paperback version is planned. At roughly 77 physical pages, it took me about…… Continue reading Forever and Always: Returning to the Small Town (4 Stars)

Crushing on You: Nerd Vs. Jock Romantic Fiction (4 Stars)

I recently finished reading Crushing on You by Sara Beaker. It is a sometimes cheesy book about Ingrid, a PhD student in sociology. Her dissertation is based on stereotypes being true with a focus on the “dumb jock” stereotype. Her plan might backfire a bit when she decides to involve her high school crush, Connell,…… Continue reading Crushing on You: Nerd Vs. Jock Romantic Fiction (4 Stars)

Moose ‘N Spruce Ranch Series: Small Town Love (5/4.5 Stars)

I recently read the first two books in the “Moose ‘N Spruce Ranch Series by Mora Ash Wildes. These are small-town stories. The first book, Bringing Home the Cowboy, is about two single parents who have similar stories that led to their raising their kids on their own. The second book, Bringing Back the Cowboy,…… Continue reading Moose ‘N Spruce Ranch Series: Small Town Love (5/4.5 Stars)

The Trespassers: Clean Paranormal Suspense (5 Stars)

Yesterday, I finished reading The Trespassers by Stephanie Black. She is one of my favorite writers. As I mentioned in a previous post, I was very excited to read this book. I did not mention that I was a bit apprehensive. Stephanie Black is great at suspense novels, but this has some paranormal elements. Even…… Continue reading The Trespassers: Clean Paranormal Suspense (5 Stars)

Escaping Illusions: Christian Murder and Suspense Story (5 Stars)

Escaping Illusions by Therese Heckenkamp, is a bit of an unusual mix of genres. You’ve got a murder mystery. Add in some Christian elements. Mix together with hints of romance. While it’s part of a series, it can easily be read as a standalone novel. I read an ARC of the book through BookSirens, and…… Continue reading Escaping Illusions: Christian Murder and Suspense Story (5 Stars)

The Trespassers: Excited to Read Stephanie Black’s Next Book

I am a huge Stephanie Black fan. I first fell in love with her books in 2008 or 2009 when a family member got me Fool Me Twice for Christmas. A clean, well-written suspense novel was the perfect gift. I am since read every Stephanie Black book as well as a few novellas by her.…… Continue reading The Trespassers: Excited to Read Stephanie Black’s Next Book

Love on the Brain: Clean Medical Romance (4.5 Stars)

Lately, I’ve been reading several books that are in series. I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with books in series. I love them because you can really get to know the characters throughout the series. Yet, I hate them a bit because sometimes it’s forever before the next book comes out. Along with…… Continue reading Love on the Brain: Clean Medical Romance (4.5 Stars)