Some Favorite Books This Week!

I’ve been having a tough time keeping up with both the reading AND posting here. While I get it all sorted out, I thought I could at least post the reviews here to Amazon, so you can read them there!

By the way, I am proud to announce that my own book published last week, Kitchen Open, was a #1 new release twice in the past 4 days! Check it out above and share it with your restaurant friends!

Note: I am listing reviews as I do them each day. Sometimes, Amazon takes days or even a week or more to approve these reviews, so you will see a lag between when I list reviews and when a link is available. The longest I had to wait was 3.5 weeks!

Hope that life becomes a little more sane soon!

Historical Romance

• Westward Courage by A. T. Butler (disappointing Oregon Trail story, told more than shown)
• Spirals of Fate by Tim Holden (not a romance but a well-written debut novel that details the struggles of a yeoman farmer just after the death of Henry III)
• His Perfect Hellion by Amanda Mariel (super short but well written)
• When Lady Innocent Met Dr. Scandalous by Merry Farmer
• Embraced by Moonlight by Sandra Sookoo (prequel for new Victorian adventure romance series)
• Ladies Prefer Adventure by Sandra Sookoo (the first book of the above series, which I didn’t like to much)
• The Atlantis Papyrus by Jay Penner (not really a historical romance, just historical)
• Highlander Avenged by Rebecca Preston (time travel Highlander romance)
• Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater (paranormal Regency)
• The Mistletoe Mistress by Maddison Michaels
• All of My Love–Stop by Lelia J. Belle (had potential but not fully fleshed out)
• Gentleman in the Shadows by Karen Sommers (delightfull Regency)
• Cecilia or Too Tall to Love by G. L. Robinson (too much telling and not showing)
• An Irresistible Arrangement by (well written; had parts that nearly made me laugh out loud)
• A Stubborn Bride by Kellie Abbott (mail-order bride, American West)
• A Truth Revealed by Lucy Adams (Regency suspense)
• Kisses and Scandal by Shana Galen (three Regency novellas that explore romances for classes and occupations often ignored)
• The Wildflowers at the Edge of the World by Shaylin Gandhi
• Time of the Warrior by Ivy Hollins (time-travel romance back to Pictish Scotland)

Contemporary Romance

• Brokenhearted Lovers by Penelope Wells (super short and ultimately unsatisfying)
• Leaving Home by Casey Dawes (a long, complex, and nuanced tale not only about romantic love but also a family drama; worthwhile read!)
• Finally Married, Sophie by Jan Gallagher Dunn (needed a prologue to explain their past)

Nonfiction – General

• Intermediate German Stories by Let’s Learn Japanese (just German story with English translation; no other tools)
• Mind-Blowing Secrets on How Brands and Designers Lure You to Buy More and Stay Broke by Ellen Johnson (a fascinating look at achieving financial freedom by not giving away your power or money to insidious brand marketing)
• All About Strength Training & Healthy Eating by Taylor Cole (eating book is good; not a fan of the other one)
• 1424 Fun, Random, & Interesting Space Facts that Everybody Should Know by Professor Smart (interesting facts, but too random–no organization)
• The Cosmic Playbook for Writers by P. K. (an excellent book of affirmations and mini-meditations to inspire writers through all parts of the process)
• Intermittent Fasting for Goddesses by Helen Lowe (not as “goddess-y” as I might have liked, but the idea of “missions for each day of the 14-day meal plan is inspired)
• Interesting Stories for Curious People by Bill O’Neill
• A Radical Theory on Men, Metabolic Syndrome/Infertility (MetS) and Depression by R S H
• Word Search Puzzle Book for Adults by David Lazio
• The Art of Crochet for Beginners by Freya Gates (basics well diagrammed; simple and advanced projects)
• The Art of Cricuting for Beginners by Freya Gates
• Sashiko for Beginners by Freya Gates

Nonfiction – Business

• Stoicism for Business by R. Stevens (awkward and difficult to read)
• Stoicism for Entrepreneurs by Joel E. Winston (easy, conversational writing style and great quotes from ancient stoics)
• Social Media Marketing  and Advertising for Your Personal Brand in 2019 by A. Steele
• Social Media Marketing for Small Business Owners by Mark Warner (a combination of three poorly written books)
• Facebook Marketing and Advertising for Small Business Owners by Mark Warner (one of the aforementioned poorly written books; this is the most disorganized ones of the lot)
• Sales Funnel Management for Small Business Owners by Mark Warner
• How Great Leaders Think, Act, and Communicate by R. Stevens (another combination of three poorly written books)
• Starting a Business by Walter Grant (more for entrepreneurs than solopreneurs, but some solid advice)
• Lead for Growth by Nichi Ayoka (a very personal look at what it means to be a good manager)
• Introducing Agile Project Management with Scrum by Andrew Sammons

Nonfiction – Self-Help

• Declutter Workbook: An Essential Guide to Minimalism by Luigi Harbin (poorly done)
• Kid Confidence by Susan Garcia
• Emotional Abuse Recovery by Martha McDowell (subtitle doesn’t reflect what’s in the book)
• Self-Help for Men by John Adams (too touchy-feely for most guys)
• How to Live the Dream: Things Every Van Lifer Needs to Know by Kristine Hudson
• Take Control of Your Life Self-Help Box Set by Martha McDowell (has this author’s book above plus a 21-day plan to help introverts)
• Declutter Workbook: The Vital Role of Sleep to Declutter Your Mind by Luigi Harbin (one of the oddest books on sleep; skip)
• Declutter Workbook: A Step-by-Step Practical Guide to Organizing Your Life by Luigi Harbin (one of the more unusual decluttering books I’ve seen–and not in a good way! has 11 pages of DIY project instructions in 44-page book)
• Declutter Workbook: Illustrated DIY Projects for Your Home for by Luigi Harbin (not DIY projects; more like super simple craft projects)
• Self-Esteem for Men by John Adams

Nonfiction – Spirituality

• How to Navigate the Five Steps of Your Spiritual Journey by Cheryl Marlene (a hero’s journey approach to your spiritual journey)
• Wicca Candles by Wendy Crystal (a solid introduction to fire magic)
• Wicca Book of Spells by Wendy Crystal (more about building a book of shadows)
• Wicca by Wendy Crystal (all 4 other books listed here by this author: spells, candle magic, herbs and a beginner’s book all in one volume)
• Wicca by Crystal Molina (four books on Wicca for beginners, spells, moon magic, and herbs)
• Witchcraft for Beginners by Crystal Molina
• Wiccan Spells by Crystal Molina (potential ethical issues)
• Witchcraft and Wicca by Crystal Molina (combo of the two books just above)
• The Art of Buddhism by Sherman Evans (broad survey of Buddhism)
• Essential Skills for Psychic Development by Serena Dracis (excellent guide to basic new age skills like grounding, centery, and visualization; with exercises)

Children’s Books

• Would You Rather Book for Kids by Mindsource Publishing (better than most I’ve seen! Interesting fonts and some values questions.)
• ABCs of Countries: Australia by Des O’Gorman (lush, gorgeous pictures of Australia)
• ABCs of Countries: Europe by Des O’Gorman
• Coloring Book for Kids — Awesome Animals by Idy Wills (only given 4 drawing pages of the book to review as author didn’t seem to understand that she could give the entire book to a reviewer)
• ABC Alphabet Mazes for Kids by Activity Nest (Love this concept! Learn the alphabet as you figure out a way through a maze.)
• Counting Princesses by Yellow Fox Kids Press (great if your little girl is into princesses)
• Let’s Count Food! by Pamparam Kids Books
• I Spy, You Spy – Shapes and Colours by Yellow Fox Kids Press (Poorly done book on colors that doesn’t give proper names for some of them! “Kinda greeny” Indeed!)
• Word Search Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Willy Dolly
• Space Activity Book for Kids ages 4-8 by Activity Handwriting
• Word Search for Kids Ages 4-8 by Color Publishing
• My First Preschool Workbook by Lizzie Thompson (just letter and number tracing)
• Fun & Difficult Riddles for Smart Kids Ages 8-10 by Mickey Creative Lab
• Coding for Kids: Scratch by Nathan Jobs (good for the budding programmer)
• Unicorn Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4 – 8 by Michelle Brilliant
• My First Kids Sudoku, Volume 1 by Brain & Fun
• My First Teens Sudoku, Volume 1 by Brain & Fun

Mysteries

• Something Borrowed, Something Broom by Mara Webb (paranormal cozy mystery)
• The Westport Mysteries — LIzzie, The Complete Collection by Beth Prentice
• Crime in the Cafe by Fiona Grace (British cozy mystery)

Speculative Fiction

• Dragons and Mages – A Limited Anthology Edition by various authors (fun if you like dragon or magic stories)

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

Some Favorite Books This Week!

I’ve been having a tough time keeping up with both the reading AND posting here. While I get it all sorted out, I thought I could at least post the reviews here to Amazon, so you can read them there!

I’ve just published my own book in support of the restaurant industry, Kitchen Open by Jamie Jack. It’s linked above. Check it out and spread the word to anyone you know who owns, manages, or operates a restaurant!

Note: I am listing reviews as I do them each day. Sometimes, Amazon takes days or even a week or more to approve these reviews, so you will see a lag between when I list reviews and when a link is available. The longest I had to wait was 3.5 weeks!

Hope that life becomes a little more sane soon!

Historical Romance

• Conquered Heart by Kara Griffin
• A Portrait of Dawn by Samantha St. Claire (Idaho territory just on cusp of statehood)
• The Princess Spy by Elise Marion (not really historical as it takes place in a nonexistant country, but it seems European around the time of the start of the railroad)
• Capturing the Bride by Samantha Holt
• Tides of Passion by Tracy Sumner
• A Stolen Bride by Avery Maitland (poorly written story; I don’t like a story where the hero is unclear or the heroine gets abused during the entire book)
• Wed in Disgrace by Rose Pearson (very sympathetic heroine)

Contemporary Romance

• Whirlwind Kisses by Sienna Carr 

Nonfiction

• Crossword by Smart Brains Publishing
• Cryptograms by Smart Brains Publishing
• The Leathercrafting, Wood Burning, and Whittling Starter Handbook by Stephen Fleming
• Ukelele for Beginners by Andrew Scott
• Emotional Intelligence in Business by R. Stevens (poorly written and edited)
• Emotional Intelligence for Entrepreneurs by Joel E. Winston (almost the same as the above book down to the errors!)
• Masculine Emotional Intelligence by John Adams
• Shredded Secrets by Rex Bonds
• Wicca Herbal Magic by Wendy Crystal
• Wicca for Beginners by Wendy Crystal
• Catching Waves by Harvey McDaniel
• Mastering the Art of Writing a Book by Quadrant Mastery (too general, trying to cover both fiction and nonfiction
• Empath Evolved by Jessica Flowers
• The Habit Switch by Romney Nelson (a different take on healthy habits)
• Forever Young by Richard Robertson (not really about anti-aging so much as healthy living)
• DIY Homemade Medical Face Mask by Magda Hewlitt (making a mask part good; medical and scientific theory, not so much)
• How to Budget and Manage Your Money by Rachel Mercer (refreshing, positive look at budgeting)

Cookbooks

• Diet and Cookbook for Beginners by Jennifer Skyman (two books about dissimilar diets, keto and Mediterranean)

Children’s

• 1200+ Fun, Wacky, and Interesting Facts about Dinosaurs that Every Kid Should Know by Professor Smart (boring, actually)
• Know the Virus to Beat the Virus by Des O’Gorman (book not at Amazon, link to Goodreads)
• The Rock Squad by Des O’Gorman
• ABCs of Countries: USA by Des O’Gorman
• ABCs of Countries: Japan by Des O’Gorman
• Dot Makers Activity Book by Kawaii Activity
• Easter Gifts for Kids by POD Only Publishing
• Construction Vehicles Coloring Book for Kids by Elephant Publishing
• ABCs of Countries: Ireland by Des O’Gorman
• ABCs of Countries: Islands by Des O’Gorman
• Connecting Dots and Coloring Book for Kids by HAB Publishing

Speculative Fiction

• Goddess of Virtue by Laura Greenwood and L. A. Boruf (goddess of virtue with a missing memory who is a burlesque dancer)
• Spindles and Spells by Laura Greenwood
• Love Spell in London by Shereen Vedam

Mysteries

• A Witch Too Frozen by Paula Lester 

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

Some Favorite Books This Week!

I’ve been having a tough time keeping up with both the reading AND posting here, especially now, as I have been working hard on trying to get my own book published on Amazon to help restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.

While I get it all sorted out, I thought I could at least post the reviews here to Amazon, so you can read them there!

Note: I am listing reviews as I do them each day. Sometimes, Amazon takes days or even a week or more to approve these reviews, so you will see a lag between when I list reviews and when a link is available. The longest I had to wait was 3.5 weeks!

Hope that life becomes a little more sane soon!

Historical Romance

• The Baron and the Enchantress by Paulette Golden
• Benjamin’s Bride by Kathleen Lawless
• When the West Was Wed by Margaret Brownley

Contemporary Romance

• Love on Beach Avenue by Jennifer Probst
• Michelle’s Miracle by C. B. Samet (fantastic paranormal twist!)
• Celia at 39 by Jason Pomerance (so well written, hard to put down)
• Defend Me by Kelly Collins

Nonfiction

• Future-Proof Leadership by Jonatan Slane
• Mental Models Revealed by Joseph Fowler
• In the Shadow of the Valley by Bobi Conn (memoir)
• Activity Book for Adults (100+ Puzzles) by Bryce Ross (includes word scrambles, 3 levels of sudoku, and word searches)
• 1000 Word Scrambles by Bryce Ross
• Guitar for Beginners by James Haywire (excellent book for the wannabe guitarist)
• Cupping Therapy by Michael L. Zhang
• Betta Fish by Walter James (more like a term paper)
• 50 Different Ways to Journal by Natalie Rhodes (too short, not enough examples)
• Waymarks for Authors by Chris Lewando
• Whittling for Beginners by Stephen Fleming
• Guitar Scales for Beginners by James Haywire (helps you understand why you should practice scales… and more creative things to do with them)
• How to Forget Your Ex by Carolyn King (terrible, skip it!)
• Word Scramble by Smart Brains Publishing
• Acoustic Guitar for Beginners by James Haywire
• Kakuro Cross Sums Puzzle Book by Smart Brains Publishing
• The Writer’s Guide to Microsoft Word by Kari Holloway (concise, with a few helpful tips just for writers or those who work with manuscripts)
• Word Search by Smart Brains Publishing
• Origami for Beginners by John Shafer (directions too hard to follow)
• The Un-Tapped Vagus Nerve by Richard Francis
• Stretching Matters by Richard Robertson
• Bonsai by Daichi Haruka
• Book Signing Party by Jason Moser
• Cricut for Beginners by Sophia Design
• 3000 Unique Questions about Me by Questions about Me
• Guitar Exercises by James Haywire
• Empath by Jessica Flowers (skip, oddly repetitive, unsatisfying book)
• Start a Creative Recycling Side Hustle by James Dillehay (make money from eco-art)
• 7X Strength Gains Even If… by Rex (odd mismash of nutrition and sleep advice with in-depth look at 6 core exercises like pull-ups, push-ups, squats, bridges)
• Activity Book for Adults (200+ Puzzles) by Bryce Ross (some errors; try another book)
• How to Navigate the Five Steps of Your Spiritual Journey by Cheryl Marlene (delightful book to help guide your spiritual journey; Amazon rejected review, so link is to Goodreads)
• Assertiveness for Men by John Adams (short, some odd, laughable parts; barely longer than a pamphlet)
• Body Language by Marvin Houston (peculiar, written like term paper)
• Are You Free by Tim Banks II (one man’s look at libertarianism)
• Lose Weight Fast, and Live Longer by Eric Garrett (11-page joke; Amazon rejected review, so link is to Goodreads)
• Pre- and Post-Natal Care for Both Baby and Mom by Haley Carr (another excellent parenting book by this author)

Children’s

• Connect the Dots Easter by Pamparam Kids Books
• Halloween Coloring Book for Kids by Activity Nest (“cute” Halloween)
• Easter Activity Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Pamparam Kids Books (some color!)
• Crossword Puzzles for Kids by Big Bad Puzzles (puzzles aren’t complex or interesting)
• Would You Rather Book for Kids – Easter Edition by Mindsource Publishing
• My First Mazes for Kids 4-8 by Activity Nest
• Sudoku for 10 Year Old Kids by Pete Spencer (fun sudoku book for beginners and kids)
• The Great Big Book of Activities, Games, Recipes, and Projects for Kids by Kallie Johnson (not much detail, no illustrations, mostly compendium of ideas)
• Trace Letters of the Alphabet with Sight Words by Activity Nest (boring)
• A Day at the Beach by Maryanne J. Lawrence (creepy and weird)
• Horse Coloring Book by Angela Kidd

Thrillers

• What We Forget to Bury by Marin Montgomery
• Little White Secrets by Carol Mason

Speculative Fiction

• A Girl from Nowhere by James Maxwell
• The Jabberwocky Princess by CeCe Louise

Time Travel

•  Discovering the Real Millie by Tessa Marie (fascinating time travel… familial!)

Mystery

• Murder in the Early Hours by Blythe Baker
• Sauvignon Secrets by (Amazon rejected my review, so link is to Goodreads)

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

Some Favorite Books This Week!

I’ve been having a tough time keeping up with both the reading AND posting here. While I get it all sorted out, I thought I could at least post the reviews here to Amazon, so you can read them there!

Note: I am listing reviews as I do them each day. Sometimes, Amazon takes days or even a week or more to approve these reviews, so you will see a lag between when I list reviews and when a link is available. The longest I had to wait was 3.5 weeks!

Hope that life becomes a little more sane soon!

Historical Romance

• The Fisherman’s Heart by Courtney Willis (old West Oregon coast)
• In the Widow’s Bed by Heather Boyd (steamy Regency romp)
• The Lady’s Secret Love by Lucy Adams (Regency spy ring story)
• Kissed at Midnight by Samantha Holt

Contemporary Romance

• Someone to Watch Over Me by Teri Turcotte (has a paranormal twist, but not with the romance)
• Something More by Marianne Rice

Nonfiction

• Meditation for Now by Vince Taylor
• Work from Home & Make Six Figures by Michelle Kulp
• Build Your Tribe on Facebook as a Published Author (good advice for FB pages and groups whether you’re an author or not)
• Critical Thinking Unleashed by Christopher Hayes and Patrick Magano
• Mental Models Revealed by Joseph Fowler and Patrick Magano
• Psalms Coloring Book for Adults by Jacob Mason (good quotes, too many flowers!)
• Turquoise Boot Straps by Rebecca MacCeile
• People Skills Secrets by John Guzman
• Emotional Intelligence for Leadership by Jonatan Slane

Paranormal

• The Sacred Maiden by Cara Wyle (a paranormal adventure and suspense!)

Children’s

• T is for Tiger Shark by Dr. Mia Clarke
• Easter Activity Book for Kids by Jacob Mason (odd mistakes and quirks; better ones are out there)
• I Spy with My Little Eye – Animals by Pamparam Kids Books
• I Spy Easter by Pamparam Kids Books
• Zoo Animals Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4 to 8 by Coloring Visions
• Space Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4 to 8 by Coloring Visions
• The Mermaid Easter Adventure by Luna James

Family Drama

• No Home Like Nantucket by Grace Palmer

Speculative Fiction Romance

• Savanna by Shelly Ferguson (a mermaid shifter fantasy I found confusing)
• Once in a Black Moon by D. Lieber (complex time-travel, shifter, fae, magic fantasy love triangle) 

Games for Adults

• 3D Mazes for Adults by Brain Trainer 

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

Some Favorite Books This Week!

I’ve been having a tough time keeping up with both the reading AND posting here. While I get it all sorted out, I thought I could at least post the reviews here to Amazon, so you can read them there!

Note: I am listing reviews as I do them each day. Sometimes, Amazon takes days or even a week or more to approve these reviews, so you will see a lag between when I list reviews and when a link is available. The longest I had to wait was 3.5 weeks!

Hope that life becomes a little more sane soon!.

Historical Romance

• A Duke’s Duty by G. L. Snodgrass (good characters to start but plot, grammar lack)
• The Bloom by Elizabeth A. Lance (the author needs to learn how to Google search…)
• A Gentleman’s Stipulation by Jean Wilde (ummm, just NO)
• In Search of Love by Rose Pearson (Regency)
• A Mystery for the Earl by Joyce Alec (excellent enemies-to-lovers and good suspense)
• Earl of Sunderland by Aubrey Wynne (delightful, strong characters who have vulnerabilities)
• Dressed in White by Sandra Sookoo (survival in the wilds of Cornwall after a bad carriage accident)
• Follow Your Star Home by the Bluestocking Belles (anthology of historical romances from Viking times to a modern time-travel romance, all connected by a star Viking ring)
• Treasured by the Earl by Sandra Sookoo (a paranormal, dragon-shifter Regency)
• Highland Honor by Tyranni Thomas (poorly written, more like erotica)
• Sweetwater Ridge by G. L. Snodgrass
• High Desert Cowboy by G. L. Snodgras

Contemporary Romance

• Amber Waves of Grace by Jessica Berg (unusual contemporary romance and family drama)
• Welcome Home by Merri Maywether
• The Essence of Whiskey and Tea by Stacey Wilk
• Cornerstone of Love by Susan Carlisle (fun contemporary romance in a castle!)
• The Ultimate Clara Andrews Box Set by Lacey London (11 novellas that trace a contemporary British woman’s life through courtship, marriage, motherhood, and beyond)
• Determined Dreamer by Deborah King

Nonfiction

• 101 Things to Teach Your Kids This Year by Penelope Hoyt
• Birth Becomes Hers by Bree Moore (lovely, heartfelt book about freebirth including stories)
• Overcoming Autoimmune by Tirzah Hawkins (seems more general than about autoimmune)
• Brain Trainer by Brain Trainer (odd word-association game book)
• Mentally Strong Formula by Roger Steward
• Intermittent Fasting for Women by Silvia Pala (not about women; recipes terrible)
• Intermittent Fasting by Silvia Pala (terrible book of 10 recipes)
• Plant-Based Diet for Beginners by Silvia Pala (author confused about meaning of plant-based; bad recipes again)
• Alcohol Detox by Silvia Pala (9 pages of “book”; not about detox, more about general alcoholism)
• Job Launch by Romney Nelson (aimed at graduates, but good tips for all job seekers from someone who has been on the other side of the interview table)
• The PCOS Fertility and Diet Set by Jane Kennedy
• A Radical Theory on Women Endocrine Issues/Infertility (PCOS) & Depression (BPD/Dysthymia/Bipolar/Major) by RSH (draws connections between PCOS and depression)
• The Meaning of Madness by Dr. Neel Burton (interesting look at mental illness)
• Simple Crystal Magic by Cassandra Larsen
• How to Keep a Work-Life Balance by Anne Pelland (more about burnout and stress)
• Job Hunting Pro by Toby Tuckerman
• The Easy Dinner Cookbook by Chef Emery
• The Secret of Everything by Neel Burton
• How to Develop Alexa Skills by Roman Alexander (want to learn to program Alexa)
• How to Sell Products and Services with Mobile Apps by Maurice Ufituwe (outdated)
• Forever Marriage by Biff Adam
• Conquering Procrastination by Patrick Magana
• NLP for Entrepreneurs by Joel E. Winston
• From Your Baby Bump to Your Baby’s First Birthday by Haley Carr
• The Sober Journey: A Guide to Prayer and Meditation in Recovery by Dirk Foster
• An Introduction to Stoicism by Damien Alexander

Speculative Fiction Romance

• Date Monsters for Bad Boys by Lisa Daniels (shifter romance)
• Her Haunted Valentine by Tricia Schneider (sappy but sweet short ghost romance in Valentine’s collection)
• Quantum Entanglement by Liesel K. Hill (book 2 of sci-fi, somewhat magical romance)

Children’s

• Maze Book for Kids Ages 4-8 Volume 4 by POD Publishing Only
• You’re An Aries by Lynne North (great illustrations but poor writing)
• Hey, Kids! Let’s Visit Charleston, South Carolina by Teresa Mills (poorly written)
• Happy Easter! Coloring Book for Kids by Lia Manea
• Fun and Challenging Mazes (Ages 8-12) by Activity Wizo
• Animal Coloring Book for Kids by Activity Nest
• The Big Book of Sea Turtle Calming Art Pages by Dr. Mia Clarke (didn’t find them calming!)
• A is for Appaloosa by Dr. Mia Clarke
• Bible Verse Coloring Book for GIrls by Jacob Mason (flowers aren’t the only girly things, Mr. Mason!!)

Mysteries

• Sugar Skulls and Suspects by Paula Lester (offshoot of Sunnyside Retirement series)
• Murder at First Sight by Shelly West

Fantasy

•  Sword in the Throne by Helen Savore (twist on Arthurian myth)

Urban Fantasy

• Fianna’s Rising by Ron C. Nieto (delightful blend of urban fantasy and Irish mythology)

Chick Lit

• Everything She Wants by D. A. Nelson

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

Some Favorite Books This Week!

I’ve been having a tough time keeping up with both the reading AND posting here. While I get it all sorted out, I thought I could at least post the reviews here to Amazon, so you can read them there!

Note: I am listing reviews as I do them each day. Sometimes, Amazon takes days or even a week or more to approve these reviews, so you will see a lag between when I list reviews and when a link is available. The longest I had to wait was 3.5 weeks!

Hope that life becomes a little more sane soon!.

Historical Romance

• New Year’s Masquerade by Katherine Grant (uber short, nothing-to-it Regency novella)
• Christmas Charity by Beverley Oakley
• Finding the Artisan’s Future by Penny Fairbanks
• Saved by the Enemy by Cat Sierra (just so baaaadly written!)
• Swept by the Highlander by Rebecca Preston (Baltimore detective goes to medieval Scotland–cool concept but not well done)
• All You Need is a Duke by Bianca Blythe (Regency; sweet but strong heroine)

Contemporary Romance

• Anna-Jane’s Art of the Heart by Sophie Mays (too simple small-town romance; needs tension)
• The Marseille Millionaire by Kaya Quinsey Holt

Nonfiction

• Charisma Magnetism by Maynard McBride (confused compilation of popular concepts)
• Five Theories on the Fitz by Wendolyn Goerl (all about the infamous Edward Fitzgerald)
• A Life of Liberation by Ryuu Shinohara
• The Art of Thinking Big by Marvin McGee (not really about the topic at all)
• Everything You Need to Know about Salt by Anne Pelland
• Writing Prompts to Plan and Write a Business Book by Mary A. Cummings
• Top 10 Tips for Happiness by Ann Omasta
• Stop Doing This to Yourself by Sir. Constantine
• Intermittent Fasting for Women over 50 by Rebekah
• The Nerdy Survivalist by Penelope Hoyt
• Simple Marketing for Entrepreneurial Activities by James Stone
• Mexican American Cantina by Sarah Gilbert
• Unfrazzle by Stephanie Lam
• Save Your Life with Keto Diet by Dr. Lydia Elisabeth Myburgh
• Understanding the Power of Sleeping by Anne Pelland
• Artificial Intelligence by Mark Gates
• 51 Days Without a Smartphone by Vishal Bhoi
• Fluency Guide by Diana Volkaviciute

Speculative Fiction

• The Fire of the White Blade Knight – The Order #2 by Barbara Russell (alternative Victorian England, classic fight of good against evil)
• The Fifth Kingdom by Lisa M. James (all 4 novellas of current series, action/adventure fantasy) 

Children’s

• Happy St. Patrick’s Day Coloring, Activity, and Learning Book for Kids by Sun and Moon
• Easter Egg Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Jacob Mason
• How to Draw Easter Book for Children by Jacob Mason
• 3D Mazes for Kids by Activity Wizo

Mystery/Suspense

• Slashing Mona Lisa by D. M. Barr
• Angel in Demise by Leanne Leeds
• Game of Tarts by Wendy Meadows

Paranormal Romance

• Romancing the Spirit Series, Novella Collection 1-6 

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

Some Favorite Books This Week!

I’ve been having a tough time keeping up with both the reading AND posting here. While I get it all sorted out, I thought I could at least post the reviews here to Amazon, so you can read them there!

Note: I am listing reviews as I do them each day. Sometimes, Amazon takes days or even a week or more to approve these reviews, so you will see a lag between when I list reviews and when a link is available. The longest I had to wait was 3.5 weeks!

Hope that life becomes a little more sane soon!.

Historical Romance

• The Duke’s Stolen Heart by Carrie Lomax
• Unforgotten by Jane Castel (medieval Scottish romance)
• Stolen Moments by Maren Smith (time-travel romance to Jack the Ripper’s Victorian England)
• The Duke’s Widow by Summer Hanford (Regency)
• A Suitable Affair by Erica Taylor (Regency, Book 2 of Macalister siblings series)
• An Improper Encounter by Erica Taylor (Regency, Book 3 of Macalister siblings series)
• The Colonel and the Enchantress by Paullett Golden (4th book of the Enchantress series)
• The Archaeologist’s Daughter by Summer Hanford (Regency, book before The Duke’s Widow)
• An Enchanting Madness by Erica Taylor (Regency, Book 4 of Macalister siblings)

Contemporary Romance

• Beautifully Broken Control by Catherine Cowles
• Lethal in a Kilt by Anna Durand (hypersexualized)
• Maybe It’s You by Lydia Reeves (sweet, lovely small-town romance)

Nonfiction

• Blank Sheet Music Notebook by Guitar Nation
• Dominate the Clique by Vincent Kapoor (surprisingly interesting read about communication)
• Spanish Short Stories for Beginners and Intermediate Language Learners by Language Guru
• How to Buy Your Perfect First Home by Anthony S. Park (good intro info for new home buyers)
• Mediterranean Diet Snack Recipes by Winnie Bowman (avoid as the few recipes are not a good representation of the Mediterranean diet)
• Truth or Dare? The Game for Couples by S. W. Taylor (avoid unless you like online and offline humiliation)
• Start Making Your Bed by Roger Steward
• Diana, The Voice of Change by Stewart Pearce (metaphysical look at the People’s Princess)
• Everything You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease by Brenda M. White
• How Kind People Get Tough by Marlene Rose Shaw (how to be assertive and kind)
• The Ego is Your Enemy by Maynard McBride (confusing pop/pseudo psych mish-mash)
• Supernatural Myths and Legends of America Book One by Leo Hardy
• The Compound Effect Formula by Marvin McGee
• Room to Write by Bonnie Goldberg

Mystery/Suspense

• The Missing Sister by Elle Marr
• Murder Most English by Lilac Brooks
• Crystals and Criminals by Lily Webb (paranormal cozy)
• Script of All Dignity by Daisy Robyns (cozy mystery with handlettering as part of the backdrop)
• Honey Pot Mystery Box Set (Books 1-3) by Sarah Hualde

Family Drama

• The Other Family by Loretta Nyhan (a divorcing mom struggles with a child’s undiagnosed disease)
• The Last Bathing Beauty by Amy Sue Nathan (well-written story of could-have-beens and second chances, girlfriends and granddaughters)

Speculative Fiction

• Now, Then, and Everywhen by Rysa Walker (sci-fi time travel)
• Half-Blood Dragon by K. N. Lee (fantasy)
• Heir of Dragons: The Complete Series by Sean Fletcher

Children’s

• Dot to Dot Book for Kids Ages 8-12 by Activity Nest
• M is for Moth by Dr. Mia Clarke (bug-learning book with colorful illustrations)
• T is for Treasure by Dr. Mia Clarke
• St. Patrick’s Day Activity Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Jacob Mason
• St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Book for Toddlers by Sunflower Zone Press

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

Some Favorite Books This Week!

I’ve been having a tough time keeping up with both the reading AND posting here. While I get it all sorted out, I thought I could at least post the reviews here to Amazon, so you can read them there!

Note: I am listing reviews as I do them each day. Sometimes, Amazon takes days or even a week or more to approve these reviews, so you will see a lag between when I list reviews and when a link is available. The longest I had to wait was 3.5 weeks!

Hope that life becomes a little more sane soon!.

Historical Romance

•  Enchanting the Duke by Patricia Grasso (Regency)
• A Marriage of Necessity by Tarah Scott (Regency)
• Following Faith by Jacqui Nelson (Old West Oregon)
• The Perfect Duchess by Erica Taylor (Regency)
• Lonesome Valley Bride by G. L. Snodgrass (Old West Nevada)
• Barron’s Bride by Kathleen Lawless (Old West Arizona)
• Redemption of a Marquess by Tarah Scott (Regency)

Contemporary Romance

• Sweet Romance Novellas Collection I by Kimberly Grell
• Maple Sugar Crush by Beth Labonte
• Diana, A Spencer in Love by Deb Stratas (author calls it a novel, but it isn’t really)
• And I Love Her by Nina Lindsey
• I Loved You When by Sarah Bloome

Nonfiction

• The Magic of Manifesting by Ryuu Shinohara
• 97 Speaks by Babette Hughes (memoir by 97-year-old woman)
• Pyrography for Beginners Handbook by Stephen Fleming
• Heaven and Hell by Dr. Neel Burton (about emotions, not theology!)
• Walking the 10 Paths of Self-Healing by Nadav Ben-Yehuda

Cookbooks

• Keto Diet Includes 3 Manuscripts by Amy Moore
• The Guide to Staying Healthy after 40 for Men the Keto Way by Richard Robinson
• The Complete Ketogenic Diet Cookbook and Weight Loss Plan for Beginners by Marsha Graham
• The Guide to Staying Healthy after 40 for Women the Keto Way by Richard Robinson

Mysteries

• Murder by Candlelight by Blythe Baker
• The Body in Bloomsbury by Camilla Blythe
• Honey, Hearts, & Homicide by Paula Lester & Lisa B. Thomas
• Mystic Guests by Leanne Leeds

Children’s

• Hand Shadow Animal Activity for Kids by Jacob Mason
• L is for Locomotive by Dr. Mia Clarke
• T is for T-Rex by Dr. Mia Clarke

Paranormal

•  Hidden in Time by Barbara Longley

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

This is normally where I would have covers of some favorite books this week… but I had none. Some did make the naughty list, though. See below all the links!

I’ve been having a tough time keeping up with both the reading AND posting here. While I get it all sorted out, I thought I could at least post the reviews here to Amazon, so you can read them there!

Note: I am listing reviews as I do them each day. Sometimes, Amazon takes days or even a week or more to approve these reviews, so you will see a lag between when I list reviews and when a link is available. The longest I had to wait was 3.5 weeks!

Hope that life becomes a little more sane soon!.

Historical Romance

• The Duke’s Desire by G. L. Snodgrass
• A Lady’s Revenge by Edie Clay (a female Regency pugilist!)
• The Beaumont Betrothal by Leigh D’Ansey (OTT and unbelievable)
• The Runaways by Lily Milner (silly and childish)
• Married to the Earl by Samantha Holt
• Unsuitable Betrothal by Joyce Alec
• Widow’s Treasure by Mary Lancaster
• Trusting Lady Hemmingway by Lucy Adams
• The Valentine by Elizabeth A. Lance
• A Pineapple in a Pine Tree by Eve Pendle

Contemporary Romance

• Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems Books 1-3 by Anne Omasta
• Baby, I’m Yours by Carrie Elks
• What Happens in the Highlands by Kelsey McKnight
• Stand in the Sun by Elle Stephens
• A Neverland Inn Valentine by K. C. Grant
• 1-800-CUPID by Josie Riviera
• Forbidden Love Series Books 1-3 by Negeen Papehn
• An Orchid Falls by Julia O. Greene

Nonfiction

• Universal Basic Income by Mark Evans
• Fluent Spanish through Short Stories by Language Guru
• The Basics of Homemade Cleaning Supplies by David Nash
• Portuguese Short Stories for Beginners and Intermediate Learners by Language Guru
• Productivity Dynamo by Ryan Tiernan
• The Power of Small Habits by Sir. Constantine
• You and Your Baby Can Sleep through the Night by Harley Carr
• Declutter by Lilly Nolan
• Why Your Marketing is Killing Your Business by Minal Sampat
• Growing into Equality by Trish Allen
• How to Talk to Guys by Jack Fremont (AKA Helpful Short Reads)
• The Chakra Connection by Alexandra Rudowski

Time-Travel Romance

• Time After Time by Emma Kaye

Science Fiction

•  Defying Destiny by K. A. Liddiard

Steampunk Romance

• The Golden Spider by Anne Renwick
• What are You Doing New Year’s Eve? by Catherine Stein

Children’s

• The Confusion Monster’s Adventure by Clara Muriel Ruano
• Hand Shadow Animal Activity for Kids by Jacob Mason

Paranormal Romance

• The Lady is Trouble by Tracy Sumner

Historical Fiction

• Torn Asunder by Renny deGroot

Cookbooks

•  DASH Diet Cookbook by Molly Goodwin

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!