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Friday, October 26, 2018

The Coloring Crook

My Rating: 5 Stars
Release Date: November 27, 2018


A fun and entertaining cozy! This was a mystery that kept me guessing at how all the pieces would fit together in the end and had a nice conclusion. This series has charming characters, a super cool setting and is superbly written. This book is one destined for my keeper shelf!

I received this book from the publisher on NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Hidden Peril

My Rating: 5 stars

This was a FANTASTIC read. I loved the characters of Kristin and Luke and the mystery they are trying to solve was intriguing and definitely had some unusual elements which was cool. It flowed well and the romance angle with Luke and Kristin was sweet to watch. I especially liked the parts with Luke’s sister Becca. She was a fun character addition and a nice balance to Kristin’s best friends being guys. Looking forward to the last member of The Treehouse Gang's story next fall!!

I received this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

A Sparkle of Silver by Liz Johnson




My Rating: 4 Stars

A Sparkle Of Silver is a perfect introduction to Liz Johnson's next series of stories. I loved the characters of Millie, Ben and Grandma Joy. The treasure hunt they are on is so much fun to read and seeing if they would figure it out kept me eagerly turning pages. All in all this story was adorable! I loved that there were a couple surprises at the end and the way Liz tied it all up. A fun, enjoyable, sweet read!!

I received this book from the author and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own honest opinion.

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Deadly News

My Rating: 5 stars

This was a super adorable cozy and one for my keeper shelf. Likable characters(especially Sam!!) an adorable pup, a great setting and a fantastic mystery combine for a charming story that I thoroughly enjoyed. This new series is off to a great start and I hope for several more adventures with Molly, Sam and the rest of Britton Bay!!

I received this book through NetGalley and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

Murder By The Book

My Rating: 3 Stars

I have been looking forward to this cozy for months! I came across it on Amazon over the summer and was immediately intrigued by it. So I was thrilled at the chance to be able to review it early through NetGalley. It was a solid cozy. Good characters and an exciting mystery with several surprises kept me involved. The writing did seem a bit choppy at times and there was a lot going on in the mystery aspects. While I didn't love this story, I did enjoy it and will continue reading the next offerings in the series next year when they release.

I received this book through NetGalley and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

Friday, October 12, 2018

The Christmas Heirloom: Four Holiday Novellas of Love through the Generations

My Rating: 5 Stars


This is an utterly charming collection of Christmas stories by some of my all time favorite authors. Spanning multiple generations of a family with a broach handed down from mother to daughter made for some enjoyable stories and characters to meet along the way. Most of the stories have connections to the authors series, so to see the tie-ins there was completely fun. From England in the 1820's to present day Washington, there is a story for everyone and with the sweetness of Christmas thrown in to the mix, this collection is not to be missed!

I received this book from the author and publisher and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.


A Christmas by the Sea

My rating: 5 stars

I was completely charmed by this short, sweet Christmas novella. Melody weaves wonderful Christmas stories and this is without a doubt my favorite of all of them! Sweet characters(I adored Jackson!), a lovely setting and a great story line make this a great read. Definitely one for my keeper shelf!

I received this book from the publisher, and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.