Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom. I have read several books by this author because I have a 5 and 9 year old nephew. Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom. I have read several books by this author because I have a 5 and 9 year old nephew. They have loved every one I have bought them. This is the story of Chicken little and her friend Henny Penny. Chicken Little thinks the sky is falling because a acorn fell and hit her on the head. Thinking she needs to tell the King, she and Henny Penny set off to tell him. On the way they do experiments to try and find another reason for the thing to hit her on the head. Along the way they meet other friends and discover what gravity is along with the funny name they call it. This is the perfect book for gifts because they are not only precious they are teaching a lesson. Loved it so much!...more
Mission 3047: One Soul's Fantasy by Stuart Ledwith. This is not my favorite genre so I was a little skeptical but I loved it. June is one of them mainMission 3047: One Soul's Fantasy by Stuart Ledwith. This is not my favorite genre so I was a little skeptical but I loved it. June is one of them main characters and she is married to Joe who happens to be in a coma. They have 2 daughters Livy and Cora. When June is not working she is taking care of Joe and their daughters. In another realm June goes by Chloe and does secret missions with Sarge. Not a lot is told about Sarge and June but I got the feeling they were more than friends. With Sarge, June works with Extra terrestrial beings and the author seemed very knowledgeable about this. Sarge was also very good to June's girls. They also have a care taker for Joe named Barbara. This is a different type of read and once you start you won't want to put it down. So get ready to read until your finished and even then you will be thinking about this book long after you've put it down and that's a sign to me of a great book!...more
Falling for You (Buckeye Falls Book 2) by Libby Kay. This is such a fun series and I was super excited it was the story of CeCe and Evan. These books Falling for You (Buckeye Falls Book 2) by Libby Kay. This is such a fun series and I was super excited it was the story of CeCe and Evan. These books can be read as standalone's but I enjoy them much more when I read them in order. Evan is sunshine in human form, always looking on the bright side and just being a nice guy. He brings smiles to all the people in the diner where he works. CeCe is a pastry chef and has been thru a very bad relationship so she has signed off on them. No more just work is her motto. Evan is determined to get CeCe see him for the man he is not the kid she sees. There is a slight age difference of 5 years but Evan doesn't see the problem. When a famous Chef comes into town to hold a Food Competition in their town everyone is excited. Just when Evan is breaking down CeCe's walls a person from her past comes crashing in. Will she finally realize Evan is not the enemy and that she can count on him to be her person? Read this fast paced romance to find out!...more
Shadow (Devil's Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 2) by D.M. Earl. I have loved this series so far and I can't wait to read the next Shadow (Devil's Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 2) by D.M. Earl. I have loved this series so far and I can't wait to read the next one. This is the story of Shadow who has had bad luck in her past. She meets Tink who is the President of the Devil's Handmaidens Motorcycle Club and she takes Shadow in since she doesn't have any family. Together they are determined to take own the people who hurt Shadow and keep the for hurting others. She is also forming a friendship/relationship with Panther and there relationship may not be conventional but it works for them. Learning to trust people has been so hard for Shadow but she is slowly learning to with Tink and Panther. When they try to take down the people who hurt Shadow, Panther is shocked that they are asking for her. When they are ambushed by the group all hell breaks loose. Will Shadow be able to survive this horrible situation and if she does will she be able to love and trust again. Read this amazing MC book to find out. ...more
Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black. This is a awesome series and this book was great. It can be read as a standalone buMaster Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black. This is a awesome series and this book was great. It can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend reading each book. Master Calabrea is a consulate master vampire and he is tasked with keeping his world safe. His task is to hunt down Isla who has turned her back on the new order and is a major enemy of the Vampires. When his is told to work with Tansia a physic who is a fierce protector of the vampire community. He feels things with Tansia that he's never felt before. Calabrea doesn't want a mate but he feels strongly about Tansia. Will they be able to save the Vampire's and take down Isla before its too late and will Calabrea let down his wall and let his feelings for Tansia come out? Read this fast paced Vampire Romance!...more
The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram. This series is amazing. I loved this first book and loved this one even more. It's the stoThe Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram. This series is amazing. I loved this first book and loved this one even more. It's the story of Jasmine whose Dad is has a horrible lung disease and needs money for treatment or he's going to die. Jasmine has no money so she doesn't know what to do. Her boss is a pretty shady guy so she decides to steal money from him. He will never notice or so she hopes. When she gets pulled over by fake cops and they take her money she is devastated. Little do they know she is determined to get that money back. This is a fun filled action packed read that you will be reading late in the night to finish. ...more
Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom. I have loved every one of her books. They are so fun and so cute. Its a fun take on Hansel & Gretel. HSaving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom. I have loved every one of her books. They are so fun and so cute. Its a fun take on Hansel & Gretel. Hansel and Gretel are on a picnic in the woods with their dad and they hear a strange pecking noise. They go to investigate and find a Woodpecker. Gretel wants a picture so when she sketches it neither one of them can remember how to get back. There are also rumors of a witch with a cauldron in the woods and they are talking about it when they begin to smell gingerbread. When they find the beautiful Gingerbread house they admire it and begin to try some of it. While they are tasting the Gingerbread the home owner comes back and is aggravated at them so she puts them to work, This is a cute take on Hansel & Gretel....more
The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne. I loved this book and I can't wait for the next one. This can be read as a standThe Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne. I loved this book and I can't wait for the next one. This can be read as a standalone as well. Its the story of Christopher who is a poor farmer in Clear Creek. He has found a solution to his wealth in Minnie a rich socialite who he an marry only problem is he's not in love with her. He meets Greta Fay a black activist who is very adamant about the rights and wrongs of life. Christopher falls madly in love with her. He doesn't want to hurt his father but he can't make himself marry someone he doesn't love. Will he do the one thing he doesn't want to do and marry Minnie even though he doesn't love her like she loves him or will he follow his heart. This is a short novella that is surely worth your time to read....more
Black Canvas by Laura Rossi. This book was so amazing. I started it and didn't want to put it down. Its my favorite genre so I was excited to read it Black Canvas by Laura Rossi. This book was so amazing. I started it and didn't want to put it down. Its my favorite genre so I was excited to read it and was not disappointed at all. Its the story of Dr. Aria De Luca forensic psychiatrist who helps the local police department. She has taken a sabbatical from work due to the death of one of her patients to suicide and her own divorce. Mattias who is her artistic neighbor seems to always be there for her but he has his own secrets. Her main goal in her work is to help women who have been treated to the worst kinds of people and once her new patient comes in and she starts to delve into her life she begins to think that maybe their is a gang of men preying on these young women. The deeper she digs into the secrets, lies and mysteries of this group the more dangerous it becomes. I thought I had this book figured out about 1/2 way thru but boy was I wrong. If you like dark, psychological thrillers you have come to the right place, just be prepared to not put it down once you start. One of the best books I've read in a long time!
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Black Canvas by Laura Rossi. This book was so amazing. I started it and didn't want to put it down. Its my favorite genre so I was excited to read it and was not disappointed at all. Its the story of Dr. Aria De Luca forensic psychiatrist who helps the local police department. She has taken a sabbatical from work due to the death of one of her patients to suicide and her own divorce. Mattias who is her artistic neighbor seems to always be there for her but he has his own secrets. Her main goal in her work is to help women who have been treated to the worst kinds of people and once her new patient comes in and she starts to delve into her life she begins to think that maybe their is a gang of men preying on these young women. The deeper she digs into the secrets, lies and mysteries of this group the more dangerous it becomes. I thought I had this book figured out about 1/2 way thru but boy was I wrong. If you like dark, psychological thrillers you have come to the right place, just be prepared to not put it down once you start. One of the best books I've read in a long time!...more
A Stranger in Disguise (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome) by P.J. Mann. I love this author and I have loved this series. This is the 4th book in thA Stranger in Disguise (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome) by P.J. Mann. I love this author and I have loved this series. This is the 4th book in the Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome series. They can be read as standalone but they are much better read in order. This book is set in Rome, Italy and is about Detective Maurizio Scala and his case of the murder of a costume designer of a foreign acting troupe. The play they are performing is Macbeth and they are hoping it will help this failing theatre. What seems like a normal case ends up opening all kinds of problems. The victim of the murder ended up not being who they thought he was and was an actual criminal himself. As they case turns up all kinds of lies and more mysteries Scala wonders if he's in over his head. Will he be able to solve the crimes before more murders occur? Read this fast paced mystery to find out!...more