Rebel Season by Katie Bailey and Leah Brunner review

 I have to say Rebel Season by Leah Brunner and Katie Bailey may just be my favorite of the boys of loft 3B. Fisher and Lila’s story is my favorite and not just because marriage of convenience is my favorite trope but because I love watching Fisher’s growth. And learning that there’s more than meets the eye to Fisher. 

I loved Lila and the fact that she challenged Fisher’s view of life. Though I’m not an artist I found Lila easy to relate to. Especially her grief of the loss  of her mom. How hard and raw it can be some days. I’m ten years old from the loss of my own mom and there’s still some days that the grief fills fresh and new.

I still have to say that just like the first two books in the series I love the found family aspect. Those guys are just more than teammates their brothers. 

For my followers this one’s fade to black scenes have more moderate details than the previous two books. Though I have to say Katie and Leah handled the grief storyline and the dysfunctional and toxic family relationship tactfully and beautifully especially the grief storyline. Rebel Season was a great story for Fisher and Lila and a great ending to the series.

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

Review of Last to Fall by Lynn H Blackburn Review

 While I did think this was a good wrap up to the series and a whole and I loved the suspense I thought that relationship between Bronwyn  and Mo was a little rushed. I mean I know that they were friendships first, in a high school relationship before Bronwyn ran off.  However, as a reader I still think they jumped into the relationship deep end before fully looking and the past and working out those issues before basically skipping dating and going into marriage.  I still gave this one a four star because I enjoyed the overall aspect of the book. 

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.

Deadly Revenge by Patricia Bradley

 

While this was a great end of the series, I did enjoy being back in Pearl River and seeing familiar faces. As well as the suspense and mystery that this book had. It was the mystery and suspense that kept me turning the page. I loved getting to know Jenna Hart better now that she’s a small town deputy.  As well as seeing small town Tennessee police work with the TBI working together in the form of Agent Maxwell Anderson. However my only complaint was that the relationship between the hero and heroine felt somewhat rushed.

 

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.

Deadly Christmas Inheritance by Jessica Patch review

Title: Deadly Christmas Inheritance
Author: Jessica Patch
Ch: 15
Pg: 228
Series: Texas Crime Scene Cleaners
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense
Rating: 5 stars
Publisher: Love Inspired

Deadly Christmas Inheritance is the third book in the Texas Christmas scene cleaner’s series by Jessica Patch and I have to say that it is my favorite of the series. Mainly because I'd wanted Rhode Spencer's story since the first book. But I also loved learning more about Teegan as well. While I do love a Christmas story from time to time. My favorite Christmas stories tend to be those of the romantic suspense variety and unfortunately for me those tend to be few. But with these one based on experience with the authors previous books I was going to get  page turning story with the right balance of suspense and romance and I was not disappointed. 

 

I loved that Rhode was going to do whatever it took to protect Teegan and her twins even though its a shock. I was glad to get more of his back story after getting bits and pieces of it in the first two books.  While the suspense kept me turning pages the love story and the possibility of a Christmas romance was also intriguing and I had to find out how the story between Teegan and Rhode was going to end.  

 

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

 

Betrothal or Breakaway by Leah Brunner review

Title: Betrothal or Breakaway

Author: Leah Brunner

Ch: 50 plus prologue and epilogue

Pg: 318

Series: DC Eagles book 3

Genre: Rom Com

Rating: 5 stars
Publisher: Indie

Ford Remington is the best book boyfriend not just for the reasons you’ll find out once you read Ford and Amber’s story Betrothal and Breakaway by Leah Brunner. The newest book in The DC Eagles series. But because as a teenager he didn’t fall into a certain body spray craze. And as a millennial woman who was in high school during that craze would have loved Ford because didn’t fall into that craze.

But importantly Ford’s a good friend and is willing to put his feelings aside to help Amber when she and her daughter Nella need a safe place to land. And of course, a hockey player holding a baby and glasses let the swooning begin. And he’s a neurodivergent hero who Leah wrote brilliantly because being neurodivergent is a spectrum. As someone who has a cousin on the spectrum and a sister with ADHD, I love seeing neurodivergent characters done right in books.

Amber is a woman who’s pretty much been hurt everyone in her life but her daughter and Ford. Her best friend since childhood and whose friendship she doesn’t want to lose.

My favorite genre in a romance or rom com is marriage of convenience which is something you don’t see much in contemporary rom coms, but I’ve never seen it paired with friends to more not something I tend to always pick up. But with Amber and Ford it works, and I love it. Because their friendship is something they both want to protect going.

Two best friends, a marriage of convenience, a baby, concerned parents an ex, and throw in a hockey team of course chaos is going to ensue. And you get a laugh out loud hockey rom com that’s so much more. There’s always layers to Leah’s books that make it so much more than a simple hockey romance. She’s made me love hockey romances when I normally don’t like sports romances and because of how beautifully she wrote Ford and Ambers story made me love a friends to more story.

Summer in the Spotlight by Liz Johnson review

 Title: Summer in the Spotlight

Author: Liz Johnson

Ch: 25 plus epilogue

Pg: 345

Series: Prince Edward Island shores 3

Genre: Contemporary Christian fiction

Rating: 5 stars

Publisher: Revell

Summer in the Spotlight by Liz Johnson is the third and final book in the Prince Edward Island shores series. And it’s my favorite book of the series. But then I’ve been wanting Levi’s story since book one. What’s not to love about a quiet bookish hero. Kelsey Ahern is determined to save the local theater after a hurricane and the least likely person to help Levi Ross.

Levi comes into his own is this book. But the seeds of the growth and change started in book one so it’s best to read the series in order.

But out of all the Ross brothers Levi is my favorite. He’s not a fisherman like Oliver or a hockey player like Eli. He’s not even a typical romance hero but he’s a quiet bookworm who loves his family. Quite frankly we need more heroes like him in fiction.

I loved Levi and Kelsey’s story and Summer in the Spotlight wrapped up the series beautifully.

 

 

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.

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.

As the Crow Flies by Jess Mastorakos review

Title: As the Crow flies

Author: Jess Mastorakos

Ch: 27

Pg: 320

Series: Love in Charlotte Oaks

Genre: Rom Com

Rating: 5 stars

Publisher: Self

I’m not going to lie I’ve wanted Riley’s book since No Place like Home. And in As the Crow Flies I finally got it. And I’m glad that that the heroine for this story was Aubree Cole because book worms need happy ending too.

Riley Conrad might be a famous country singer, but he’s got a heart of gold he’s no heartbreaker. But what made him a favorite is what he went through in the first two books, yes, read the books in order. Plus, he’s got a heart for veterans. Aubree Coles feels like the invisible sister. But Riley sees her. This on the page romance might seem like it moved too fast, but the romance is technically six years and two books in the making. To me it’s the best of the series.

Plus I did not see that plot twist and slight cliff hanger ending coming.

Honor's Refuge by Hallee Bridgeman review

Title:  Honor’s Refuge

Author:  Hallee Bridgeman

Pg:  352

Series: Love and Honor book 3

Genre:  Christian Suspense with a hint of romance

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell

 

Honor’s Refuge by Hallee Bridgeman is the third book in the Love and Honor series. And even though the books are their own story it’s best to read them in order otherwise you miss parts of the overall story. As we as being spoiled for things.

I have to admit I was more excited for the hero’s story as we first meet Phil Osbourne in boon one and by the end of it, he wasn’t in a good place. So, I’ve been waiting for his story. And I’m glad to see how it ends. And I liked the heroine as well.

This was one interesting I’ve never read a book set during a hurricane. But I don’t think the story could have happened without the hurricane it was part of the story.

This was a good ending to the overall series as well.

 

 

 

 

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.

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.

 

 

Death a Sketch by Cheryl Hollon review

Title:  Death a Sketch

Author:  Cheryl Hollon

Ch:30

Pg:  266

Series: A Paint and Shine Mystery book 3

Genre:  Cozy Mystery

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Kensington

 

Death a Sketch is the third book in the A Paint and Shine mystery series by Cheryl Hollon. Miranda Trent is still determined to get her moonshine distillery up and running to keep the family farm while running her painting business in the Kentucky mountains.

I have to say this one was my favorite of the series as the setting and the characters have been established and the reader gets to enjoy the mystery more. I can’t wait for the next one.

 

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.

 

Worthy of Legend by Roseanna M White by Roseanna M White

 Title:  Worthy of Legend 

 

Author:  Roseanna M White

 

Ch: 26 plus epilogue

 

Pg:  364

 

Series: Secret of the Isles

 

Genre:  Christian historical fiction, Christian Historical Romance

 

Rating: 4 stats

 

Publisher: Bethany House

 

                 I have to say that this was my favorite of the series. And it was a great ending to an awesome series. Everything tied up nicely at least it seemed like it to me. I enjoyed the trip to the Scilly isles and meeting all the characters.

       Though I have to say that Bram might just be my favorite hero from the series from his stance on bullies. That quote was my favorite from the book. And he was the one that seemed the most changed.It’s bitter sweet to end this series but I don’t think I’ll ever forget the characters I meet in these books. And the wisdom shared.

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.

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.

 

 About Worthy of Legend 

Worthy of Legend

The Secrets of the Isles Book 3
Releases September 13, 2022

1906

After a summer of successful pirate-treasure hunting, Lady Emily Scofield and her friends are forced to hide the unprecedented discoveries they’ve made, thanks to the betrayal of her own family. Horrified by her brother who stops at nothing to prove himself to their greedy father, Emily is forced to take a stand against her family—even when it means being cut off entirely.

Bram Sinclair, Earl of Telford, is fascinated with tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table—an interest he’s kept mostly hidden for the last decade. But when a diary is unearthed in the islands that could lead to a secret artifact, Bram is the only one able to piece the legends together.

As Bram and Emily seek out the whereabouts of the hidden artifact, they must dodge her eager family and a team of archeologists. In a race against time, they must decide what makes a hero worthy of legend—is it fighting valiantly to claim the treasure . . . or sacrificing everything in the name of selfless love?

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Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award winning author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. You can learn more about her and her stories at www.RoseannaMWhite.com.

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Critical Alliance by Elizabeth Goddard review

Title:  Critical Alliance

Author:  Elizabeth Goddard

Ch: 39

Pg:  368

Series: Rocky Mountain Courage book 3

Genre:  Christian Romantic Suspense

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell

 

While each book in the Rocky Mountain Courage is a standalone it’s best to read them in order. Because there’s a small plot that starts in Present Danger but isn’t wrapped till Critical Alliance. Each book is a new mystery but what ties each together is the friendships between one of the main characters.

Though I have to say that critical Alliance the final book and the one that focused on cybercrime. I loved Mackenzie and Alex. Mackenzie’s a reformed computer hacker and Alex works for a government agency that handles higher level crimes. So it gave me a bit of Penelope Garcia vibes. This one was the faster paced book of the series and it kept me turning pages. If it hadn’t been for work and sleep, I would have finished it in one night. I look forward to more books by Elizabeth Goddard.

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.

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.

 

 

The Bridesmaid by Jess Mastorakos review

Title:

 The Bridesmaid

Author: Jess Mastorakos

Ch: 25 plus epilogue

Pg:  258

Series: The Brides of Beaufort book 3

Genre:  Rom Com

Rating: 5 Stars

Publisher: Indie

    The Bridesmaid by Jess Mastorakos is the newest book in The Brides of Beaufort series. Layla’s story and she’s been a bridesmaid seven times but never a bride. She’s gun shy after having her hurt broke by Marine Zac Miller three years earlier.

Who just happens to be back in Beaufort with a son in toll. He wants a second chance but Layla’s not so sure. He’s got his work cut out for him. But luckily for him Ms. Hattie’s willing to help.

Layla was an easy character to relate too, as I too have been a bridesmaid seven times. I loved her relationship with her twin Lyndi who I did actually relate to as a fellow book worm and photographer. While Layla as an artist reminds me of my sister. So I love stories with close sister relationships. And I’m a sucker for second chance romances. I loved this one and each book in the series gets better than the previous one. I can’t wait for the next one.

 

 

 

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.

A Princess for the Marine by Jess Matorakos review

 Title:  A Princess for the Marine

Author:  Jess Mastorakos

Ch: 25 Plus Epilogue

Pg:  290

Series: First Comes Love book 3

Genre:  Contemporary romance rom com

Rating: 5 stars

Publisher: self

Who needs Prince Charming when you can have a US Marine. I’ve never me a huge fan of the royalty trope in books or movies because most of the time it’s a regular girl who falls for a prince. Outside of Beauty and Beauty all my favorite Disney movies Aladdin, Tangled, and Brave have a princess who doesn’t fit the mold or falls for the commoner. How Jess Mastorakos changed my mind. Though it just might be because it’s a princess and a commoner is a US Marine. When my friends were dreaming of marrying a prince as a kid, I was dreaming of marrying a US Marine there’s just something about the uniform.

I didn’t think any book in this series would top A Blind Date for the Marine but then I read A Princess for the Marine and I was hooked from page one. I loved Huck and Zara from page one. I can’t believe Huck’s mom stuck him with that name. To me the banter in this was the best of the series.

I loved Huck’s relationship with his mom and sister Alice. It makes him seem real and makes him an even better hero as doesn’t his modesty about his service. Zara is a princess who wants to be a doctor. Who learns that her original plan might not be the best.

Zara might be giving up being a princess and working royal but that doesn’t mean she’ll be giving up attending a ball the guest list is just a little different. I loved the ending of this one along with the epilogue that summed up the series though I kind of want Theo’s story.

 

I received a complimentary copy   from the author. I was not required to provide a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

A View Most Glorious review

 Title:  A View Most Glorious

Author: Regina Scott

Series: American Wonders Collection Book 3

Chapters: 31

Pages: 368

Genre: Christian Historical Fiction, Christian Historical Romance  

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell

 

I'm not going to lie A View Most Glorious by Regina Scott while an enjoyable read it was not my favorite of the series. Though I did enjoy learning about Mt. Rainier before it become a National Park.  As are the books in the series are set at National Parks before they were parks.  And even though this wasn't my favorite of the series I loved Coraline Baxter as a character and heroine. I loved her determination and the fact that she didn't fit the mold that her mother wanted to put her in. It was because of real life women like Cora that I am able to not only vote but climb a mountain if I so chose. Not that my asthma would let me.   Nathan Hardee was a hero that was technically between two worlds, though he fit better in the one he chose than the one he was born into. 

 

A View Most Glorious was a book about not only trusting God but about learning not only who you are, but knowing who your true friends are.  All in all it was a good ending to a great series. 
 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher a 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.