Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Never Falls Again by Lynn Blackburn review


 Title: Never Fall Again


Author: Lynn Blackburn


Ch: 35


Pg: 352


Series: Gossamer falls book one


Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense


Rating: 4 stars


Publisher: Revell

I’m not going to lie Never Falls Again is one of the author’s slower paced novel. But it is still a good read. I have to say that my favorite character was Eliza Landry’s daughter and Maisy Cal’s dog. Unlike most romantic suspense I preferred romance over the suspense and mystery because of the slow burn. Because of Landry’s trauma and Cal’s past. But this book ends up being a great example of God’s plan even when you think you have a plan and everything figured out.

But I loved meeting the secondary characters that I have a feeling will be part of the following books in the series. And of course the North Carolina mountains which is a character in itself. And it’s hard to imagine this book taking place anywhere else. And of course, small town life at its best where everyone is family.

I have to say I didn’t see the twist coming and I enjoyed that. Can’t wait to see what the next one in the series has to offer.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Friday, March 1, 2024

Books read in February

 I read or listened to a total of 16 books across 3611 pages and 46:34:05 hours. My average rating was 3.88. And I DNF 4 books. And got my total unread books down to 86. 

  1. Second Duke’s the Charm by Kate Bateman 

  2. The Fairytale life of Dorothy Gale by Virginia Kantra (audio)

  3. The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose 

  4.  Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson (owned) 

  5. Cold Case Target by Jessica Patch (Ebook) (review book) 

  6. The Dog Across the Lake by Krista Davis 

  7. Fatal Witness by Patricia Bradley (Owned) (review book)

  8. Saving the Single Dad’s bookstore by Nicole Lam 

  9. Ghosts of Honolulu by Mark Harmon (audio) 

  10. The Women by Kristin Hannah (audio) 

  11. Drive you Crazy by Jessica Kate (Ebook) (review) 

  12. Fairest of Heart by Karen Witemeyer (auido) 

  13. While Idaho slept  by J. Reuben Appleman 

  14. Ready or not by Cara Bastone (owned) 

  15. He’s so not my Valentine by Savannah Scott 

  16. Section 60: Arlington National Cemetery: When war comes home by Robert M. Poole

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Drive you Crazy by Jessica Kate review


Title: Drive You Crazy


Author: Jessica Kate


Ch: 52 plus epilogue


Pg: 364


Series: Amity Creek Romance book 1


Genre: Rom Com


Rating: 4.5 stars


Publisher:
McWhirter & Spencer Publishing

I have to say I was hooked with the first line of Drive you Crazy by Jessica Kate. Because it pretty summed up real life in small towns. Ashley was as easy heroine to love and relate too. I loved how she remembered her mom with showtimes. I’m the same way when I’m missing my mom expect its classic rock and cheesy 80s movies. And reading Ashley’s point of view makes me thankful for my dad.

I love the fact that this one was grumpy/sunshine which has always been my favorite troupe. Not to mention the banter between Justin and Ashley being on point. I always know these books are going to not only make me laugh out loud but are going to be faith filled. And I mean what’s not to love about an Aussie hero.

 

I received a copy of this book from the author I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Mockingbird Strike out by Maria Lewis


Title: Mockingbird Strike Out

Author: Maria Lewis

Ch: 21

Pg: 329

Series: Marvel Heroines

Genre: Superhero

Rating: 3.5 stars

Publisher: Marvel press

I have to admit I loved this one more than I thought I would. Though Rogue untouched is my favorite in this series because Rogue will always be my favorite Marvel heroine. I did enjoy Mockingbird Strike Out. I love the spy aspect in this one. Not to mention seeing Hawkeye in a different light. But I love that it focused on Bobbi Morse AKA Mockingbird AKA Agent 19.

Even though this wasn't a cannon comic but a novel it had me looking at Bobbi in a new light.  I hate to say it but she's better than Black Widow.  And I just have to say that the MCU robbed comic fans. We could have Mockingbird but instead we only get them hinting at her in a TV show because the writers added characters in Age of Ultron, and they later had to fix a plot hole.  

Monday, February 26, 2024

Hawkeye: Bishop Takes King by Ashley Poston review

 


Title: Hawkeye: Bishop Takes King


Author: Ashley Poston


Ch: 34


Pg: 278

 

Genre: Comic retelling, mystery superhero, Marvel


Rating: 5 stars


Publisher: Marvel Press

After Watching Hawkeye and reading all the Hawkeye comics I could that had Kate Bishop in it, I still wanted more Kate. Because I'm not holding out hope that the MCU is going to give us the young Avengers.  And I got more Kate in this one. Hawkeye: Bishop Takes King is the perfect combination of the comics and the TV show. Kate in the book is more like TV show Kate and the glimpses we get of Clint is more comic Clint than either MCU or TV Show Clint.  But what I loved most is seeing grow and become more of herself. Though Lucky stole the show.  

 

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

Friday, February 23, 2024

First Line Friday's

 Hosted by Reading is my superpower




Chapter One 
"The Back door slammed and, nine-year-old Danielle Bennett jumped. "

Twenty Five Years Later

Chapter Two
"Dani Collins tilted her head as she tapped the Blackwing pencil against the sketch pad and studied the women she'd just drawn."

 


Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Julia Monroe Begins Again by Rebekah Millet review


Title: Julia Monroe Begins again

Author: Rebekah Millet

 Ch: 40 plus epilogue

Pg: 376

Series: Beignets for one book 1

Genre: Christian Contemporary romance

 Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Bethany House

 

Julia Monroe begins again is the debut novel by Rebekah Millet. It’s a second chance romance and those tend to not be a favorite of mine. But I did enjoy this one. It just took a bit for me to warm up to it. As it took me a bit to warm up to Samuel Reed. Normally I love military and veteran heroes, but like Julia Monroe, it took me a bit to forgive him for things he had done in the past.  I'm not going to give away what he did but for me it’s definitely something while I would forgive in real life it wouldn’t lead to a second chance in real life and it's something I judge on a case-by-case bases with characters I read. 

 While the romance didn't really keep me turning the pages it was the secondary characters and sense of community that kept me turning the pages. Not to mention I'm a sucker for a good Louisiana setting. And I loved the pop culture references that were sprinkled throughout the book.  And parts of Julia's mom reminded me so much of my own mom. The faith content in this one was chef's kiss. And even I'm not Julia's age I'm closer to her age than the 20s something heroine's we normally get in contemporary romance so I'm glad to see an older heroine. 

 

 

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.