Being released TODAY, this historical fiction read was just what I needed to escape. A secret has caught up to the main character, Lucia, and an interview of her ‘true story’ kept me quickly swiping pages to figure out the secret and how Lucia survives. This author did a nice job of taking you into … Continue reading Lucia’s War by Susan Lanigan
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The Benevolent Lords of Sometimes Island: A Novel by Scott Semegran
From the winner of the Texas Author Project and the Ben Franklin Award for Humor, comes his response to Lord Of the Flies. Never being a fan of that book, I was intrigued. This was so much better! This clever work puts a positive spin on the relationship between four middle school boys. Coming from … Continue reading The Benevolent Lords of Sometimes Island: A Novel by Scott Semegran
Queen Anne’s Lace (China Bayles Mysteries) by Susan Wittig Albert
One wonderful thing that has come out of this virus shutdown has been my reading for the pure pleasure of reading. As I have had the time to breathe, I have been going to my To Be Read shelves and picking something just because it appeals to me. I have not read all of this … Continue reading Queen Anne’s Lace (China Bayles Mysteries) by Susan Wittig Albert
A Promise of Return (The Outlands Pentalogy Book 3) By Rebecca Crunden
I have read the first two books in this series and while I enjoyed them, I see a difference in this book. Whether it is the seasoning of the author or just that I enjoy the character Thom more than his brother or Kitty, this book was a step above the first two. This series/author … Continue reading A Promise of Return (The Outlands Pentalogy Book 3) By Rebecca Crunden
Shadows of Doubt (A Kahale and Claude Mystery Series Book 2) By Timothy R. Baldwin
As was established in the first book in this series, these teens have a lot going on. Mixing a mystery with teenage angst can be daunting but Baldwin does it with enough finesse to keep adults interested as well. This mixture of several subplots and teen flip flop emotions makes for a page turner. Buy … Continue reading Shadows of Doubt (A Kahale and Claude Mystery Series Book 2) By Timothy R. Baldwin
Making March by Hayley Walsh
Finding good books to read on Kindle Unlimited can be a challenge, however add this one to your 'to be read' pile as it will entertain you! The main character Kate, can be easily relatable for those past their 30’s and still trying to figure it all out. At times the book gets a little … Continue reading Making March by Hayley Walsh
When the Men Were Gone by Marjorie Herrera Lewis
Based on a true Texas tale, this book should be included in every woman’s reading collection. This is a rare review of a traditionally published book. I picked this book up two years ago and it has patiently been waiting on my shelf. I know that a lot of people feel that women still have … Continue reading When the Men Were Gone by Marjorie Herrera Lewis
BLOWBACK (Detective “Cadillac” Holland Mystery Series Book 1) by H. Max Hiller
This dynamic start to what I think will be a great series that had me quickly swiping pages. Set in New Orleans, the area is a character and part of the plot adding an enjoyable dimension to the story. The story jumps the reader in the middle of Detective Holland’s life with some of the … Continue reading BLOWBACK (Detective “Cadillac” Holland Mystery Series Book 1) by H. Max Hiller
Inferno of Silence (A Collection of Short Stories) by Tolu’ A. Akinyemi
This author is known for his intense and contemporary poetry. In this collection, he is branching out into seven short stories and brings that fierce feeling to each one. Using the depth of culture from his home country of Nigeria, he presents strong characters dealing with a myriad of life events. The collection starts with … Continue reading Inferno of Silence (A Collection of Short Stories) by Tolu’ A. Akinyemi
Tattoo by Michele Rene
What if your whole history of misdeeds and bad judgments appeared on your skin? And what if someone appeared with no markings? Giving the reader a lot to think about, Michele Rene takes us into a world where the unknown causes most people to react negatively. A multilayered read that I’d love to have discussions … Continue reading Tattoo by Michele Rene
