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 review links to Amazon here, so you can read them there!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own cookbook with recipes for side dishes you can make ahead for the holidays. I actually wrote this book and tested the recipes when I worked nightshift at a local hospital. If I can find time to cook ahead as a busy nurse, you can, too! Check out the book if you’d like to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family…and not be so stuck in the kitchen when everyone else is having fun!

The second book on the top line is also my cookbook. It has over 50 tried-and-true family-favorite Christmas cookies from home bakers all over the US and Canada… and even a few from Sweden. They were gathered when I ran recipe mailing lists at the turn of century.

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!

Note about Goodreads and BookBub Reviews Linked Below

Sometimes, you’ll see me link to my review at Goodreads or BookBub. That’s usually because I’m having some sort of issue with Amazon: they’re taking waaaaay too long to post the review or they’ve rejected the review because they say it isn’t up to “community standards.” They are never specific… and just ask me to review the community standards page. I wish they would be specific… so I can avoid whatever it is they don’t like. Most “rejected” reviews are rather tame; some are even 5 stars. I’ve noted that some words seem to trigger it, like boring or transitioning. Hey, sometimes things just ARE boring, and it is much more succinct to say that than “visually unappealing” when talking backgrounds in children’s activity books! Others completely leave me scratching my head about what might be “wrong” with the review.

Hope that life becomes a little more sane so I can post my full reviews here soon!

Fiction

Historical Romance

• Baxter by Marilize Roos
• Garden of Dreams by Daphne Bloom
• Love’s Sorrow by Lynn Burke/Terri
• Scandal Meets Its Match by Merry Farmer
• The Taming of a Wicked Rogue by Samantha Holt
• The Land Steward’s Daughter by Becky Michaels
• Angel of Mercy by Melina Druga
• Unexpected Mr. Darcy by Clara Winfield
• One Last Chance by Emma Connor/Diana Bold

Contemporary Romance

• Marrying Mr. Darcy by Kate O’Keeffe
• All of You by Marianne Rice

Christmas Romance

• Festivities & Felines by Kira Nyte and 2 other authors
• Twelve Days of Kisses by The New Romance Cafe
• A Winter Romance by The New Romance Cafe
• The Horsepower of the Holiday by Liz Isaacson
• Christmas as Holly Berry Inn by Emily Childs
• A Christmas Proposal by River Ford
• The Christmas Foundling by Martha Keyes

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• A Stitch of Magic by Lucy May 

Speculative Fiction

• The Chase Series Box Set by Annabel Bright
• Bright Spear Trilogy Box Set by H. L. MacFarlane
• Planet Kenursh Series 1 Box Set by Annabel Bright
• The Almost Queen by Laura Greenwood
• Chased by Time by Rae Stapleton

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature / Literary Fiction

• A Lover’s Discourse by Xiaolu Guo

Children’s Fiction

• The Marvelwood Magicians by Diane Zahler
• Slow Moe by Deborah Kerbel

Nonfiction

General

• Crazy Stuff Dictators Do by Bill O’Neill
• Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners, Volume 2 by Isabel Navarro
• Italian Short Stories for Beginners, Volume 2 by Lingo Mastery
• Building Muscle for Beginners by Baz Thompson
• Fat by Hanne Blank
• Sacred Knots by Lise Silva Gomes
• Live Your Dream Writing Life by Just Writerly Things
• Easy Peasy Crops in Pots by Landan B.

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• Pancreatitis Diet Cookbook by Richard Smith Johnson
• 6 Optimal Steps for Detoxification & Reset by Pureture, HHP
• Natural Remedies: 4 in 1 Bundle: Your Ultimate Wellness Guides: Epsom Salt, Apple Cider Vinegar, Ashwagandha & Ayurveda Essential Oils (Holistic Health) by Elena Garcia

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Learn Like a Polymath by Peter Hollins
• Shakti by Mari Silva
• Kundalini Awakening by Mari Silva
• No Passion or Too Many Passions to Focus On by Beau Young
• Empath by Sharon Copeland
• Thinking Guide for Busy People by Harvey Smart
• The Enneagram Beginner’s Guide by Damian Blair
• Your Social Skills Mastery Guidebook by Alex Karadzin
• From the Inside Out by Lisa Adeline

Activity Books for Adults

• Sitcoms Word Search for Adults: 2000s and 2010s by Outdoor Words Publications
• Cats Word Search for Adults by Outdoor Words Publications
• Santa’s Christmas Activity Books by Dan Carney
• Christmas Word Search for Adults by Cormac Ryan Press
• Christmas Adult Coloring Books by Jacob Mason 
• A Very Puzzling Christmas by Bryce Ross

Business, Money, & Investing

• Work Together Anywhere by Lisette Sutherland and Kirsten Janene-Nelson
• Undaunted by Kara Goldin

Cookbooks

• The Big Book of Christmas Desserts by Anya Silvers
• The Flavor Equation by Nik Sharma 

Children’s Nonfiction

• The Water Tales by Michele Wise Wright
• Busy Little Hands: Art Play! by Meredith McGee Donnelly
• I Feel… by DJ Corchin
• Meditation Station by Susan B. Katz
• Girl Code Revolution by Sheela Preuitt

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• Christmas Coloring Fun! by Shauna Dunkley/Seth S.
• Christmas Colour by Number for Kids ages 4-8 by Happy Harper
• Word Search Puzzle for Kids ages 9 to 12 by Blair Feliz
• Mazes for Kids ages 4-8 by Pablo Rojas
• Santa Claus and Elf on Christmas Activity Book for Kids ages 4-8 by Jacob Mason
• Thanksgiving Activity Book for Kids ages 4-8 by Jacob Mason
• Count the Diggers, Dumper Trucks, & Tractors! Volume 2 by NCBUSA Publications
• I Spy Christmas Book for Kids Ages 2-5 by Jacob Mason
• Baby Animals Coloring Book by Angelika Sommer
• The Insanely Festive Activity Book For Kids: Christmas Themed Color By Number, Maze, and Connect The Dot Puzzles by Bryce Ross
• Dinosaur Coloring Book for Kids: Coloring Activity for Ages 4 – 8 by Zoey Bird
• My First Letter Tracing Workbook by Bryce Ross / Puzzle Pals
• Christmas Activity Book for Kids Ages 4 to 8 by Funkey Books

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 review links to Amazon here, so you can read them there!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own cookbook with recipes for side dishes you can make ahead for the holidays. I actually wrote this book and tested the recipes when I worked nightshift at a local hospital. If I can find time to cook ahead as a busy nurse, you can, too! Check out the book if you’d like to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family…and not be so stuck in the kitchen when everyone else is having fun!

The second book on the top line is also my cookbook. It has over 50 tried-and-true family-favorite Christmas cookies from home bakers all over the US and Canada… and even a few from Sweden. They were gathered when I ran recipe mailing lists at the turn of century.

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!

Note about Goodreads and BookBub Reviews Linked Below

Sometimes, you’ll see me link to my review at Goodreads or BookBub. That’s usually because I’m having some sort of issue with Amazon: they’re taking waaaaay too long to post the review or they’ve rejected the review because they say it isn’t up to “community standards.” They are never specific… and just ask me to review the community standards page. I wish they would be specific… so I can avoid whatever it is they don’t like. Most “rejected” reviews are rather tame; some are even 5 stars. I’ve noted that some words seem to trigger it, like boring or transitioning. Hey, sometimes things just ARE boring, and it is much more succinct to say that than “visually unappealing” when talking backgrounds in children’s activity books! Others completely leave me scratching my head about what might be “wrong” with the review.

Hope that life becomes a little more sane so I can post my full reviews here soon!

Fiction

Historical Romance

• The Formidable Earl by Sophie Barnes
• Thawing the Viscount’s Heart by Mindy Burbidge Strunk
• The Husband Hunt by Carly Larson
• The Widow’s Christmas Surprise by Jenna Jaxon
• Wrapped in Red by Sandra Sookoo

Contemporary Romance

• The Marriage Code by Brooke Burroughs
• Love and Fireworks by 5 Australian Romance Writers (including Megan Mayfair and Jayne Kingsley)

Mystery, Suspense, and Thrillers

• Bloodline by Jess Lourey
• Lie, Lie Again by Stacy Wise

Literary Fiction

• Confessions of a Curious Bookseller by Elizabeth Green
• Your Story, My Story by Connie Palmen

Children’s Fiction

• A Cat Named Peanut Gets Stuck in a Shell by Jarrett Klingbeil
• The Amazing World of STEM by Naeem Khari Turner-Bandele & Nathaniel A. Turner, JD, MALS (The author contacted me a week after the review was on Amazon, writing a long, rambling ad hominem attack, calling me unimaginative, uninitiated, culturally unaware, accusing me of writing a review with “novice interpretation and sentient personal biases,” and having “a vacuous and impertinent social competency.” Read my full review, with a longer update about his private screed, on Goodreads.)
• Ming’s Christmas Wishes by Susan L. Gong
• Julia’s House Moves On by Ben Hatke
• Pups on the Run! by Hannah Hurdle
• The Old Man and the Penguin by Julie Abery
• Arlo & Pips: King of the Birds by Elise Gravel
• Izzy in the Doghouse by Caroline Adderson
• AAAlligator! by Judith Henderson
• I Promise You by Marianne Richmond
• A Christmas Carol (Easy Classics) by Philip Gooden

Nonfiction

General

• Llewellyn’s Little Book of Yule by Jason Mankey
• We Are Santa by Ron Cooper
• Earth Almanac by Ted Williams
• Oregon, My Oregon by Photo Cascadia

Adult Activity Books

• Island Paradise Coloring Book by I.C Smiles
• The Art of Mandala by Mark Artist
• Beautiful Dogs Coloring Book by Nora Reid
• Sudoku Puzzle Book for Senior Adults by Clareaux Books
• Coffe Animals Coloring Book for Adults Stress Relief by Mary Joy

Cookbooks

• Instant Pot Miracle Vegetarian Cookbook by Urvashi Pitre
• Instant Pot Cheese by Claudia Lucero

Children’s Nonfiction

• Through the Night Sky by DK
• North Pole / South Pole by Michael Bright
• I Feel Proud by DK
• Follow Your Breath! by Scott Ritchie
• 111 Trees by Rina Singh
• Happy, Healthy Minds by The School of Life
• The Lady with the Books by Kathy Stinson
• Do Lizards Eat Ice Cream? by Etta Kaner

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• Robot Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• Would You Rather? Christmas Edition by Scott Matthews/Canggu Publishing
• Christmas Holiday Coloring Book for Kids Ages 2-5 (snow falling cover) by Fresh Brain
• Christmas Holiday Coloring Book for Kids Ages 2-5 (snowy scene cover) by Fresh Brain
• Fuzzy Monsters Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• Animals Coloring Book for Kids ages 4-8 by Pamparam Press
• Hilarious Jokes for 6 Year Old Kids by Hayden Fox
• Dad Jokes for Kids by Hayden Fox
• Would You Rather for Kids – Christmas Edition by Hayden Fox
• Fun Christmas Riddles and Trick Questions for Kids and Family by Riddleland
• Christmas Toddler Coloring Book by Jacob Mason
• The Ultimate Christmas Coloring Book for Kids ages 8-12 by Fresh Brain
• Fantastic Creatures Coloring Book by Pablo Rojas
• Scissor Skills Preschool Workbook for Kids Magic by Mary Joy
• Scissor Skills Preschool Workbook for Kids Zoo Animals and Magic by Mary Joy
• Cars & Vehicles Activity Book for Boys by Fresh Brain
• My First Big Animals Coloring Book for Toddlers by Pamparam Press
• Scissor Skills Preschool Workbook for Kids Zoo Animals by Mary Joy
• Trains Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• Train Your Brain Logic Games and Puzzles Activity Book for Teens by Smiling Turtle Publishing

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 review links to Amazon here, so you can read them there!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own cookbook with recipes for side dishes you can make ahead for the holidays. I actually wrote this book and tested the recipes when I worked nightshift at a local hospital. If I can find time to cook ahead as a busy nurse, you can, too! Check out the book if you’d like to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family…and not be so stuck in the kitchen when everyone else is having fun!

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!

Note about Goodreads and BookBub Reviews Linked Below

Sometimes, you’ll see me link to my review at Goodreads or BookBub. That’s usually because I’m having some sort of issue with Amazon: they’re taking waaaaay too long to post the review or they’ve rejected the review because they say it isn’t up to “community standards.” They are never specific… and just ask me to review the community standards page. I wish they would be specific… so I can avoid whatever it is they don’t like. Most “rejected” reviews are rather tame; some are even 5 stars. I’ve noted that some words seem to trigger it, like boring or transitioning. Hey, sometimes things just ARE boring, and it is much more succinct to say that than “visually unappealing” when talking backgrounds in children’s activity books! Others completely leave me scratching my head about what might be “wrong” with the review.

Hope that life becomes a little more sane so I can post my full reviews here soon!

Fiction

Historical Romance

• A Duke for Miss Townsbridge by Sophie Barnes

Contemporary Romance

• The Lancaster Estate, Book 4 by Dawn Day
• Love on the North Shore Box Set 1 by Christina Tretreault
• Just South of Sunrise by Grace Palmer
• That Wedding by Carly Larson
• Conveniently Wed, Gracie by Jan Gallagher Dunn
• Secret Hearts by Elle Linder

Christmas Fiction

• Xmas Dust by Mel A. Rowe
• Holly’s Wish by Kathleen Lawless (part of “Christmas Comes to Dickens” box set)
• Holiday Heart Wishes by Lucinda Race (part of “Christmas Comes to Dickens” box set)
• Miracle at Holly Hill Inn by Maddie James (part of “Christmas Comes to Dickens” box set)
• Christmas Wishes and New Year’s Kisses by Celia Mulder
• Magic Destiny by Carly Larson
• All I Want by Stella Quinn
• The Christmas Dance by River Ford
• All He Wants for Christmas by Karen Booth
• This Christmas by Laurie Winter
• Snowflake Kisses by Christie Logan

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• Reap What She Sows by Paula Lester 

Speculative Fiction

• Summoned in Time by Barbara Longley
• Sabrina’s Storm by C. B. Samet
• Tales of Ryca (complete series) by Shereen Vedam

Children’s Fiction

• The Pomdig by R. J. Furness
• Even Reindeer Wear Masks by Isla Wynter
• Ronaldo by Maxine Sylvester
• Bedtime Stories for Kids: Christmas Edition by Kaizen Mindfulness Meditations
• If You Were Night by by Muon Thi Van
• Cowboy Jesse by Nancy Kelly Allen
• Little Wise Wolf by Gijs van der Hammen
• Hug? by Charlene Chua
• It’s MY Tree by Olivier Tallec
• Time for Bed’s Story by Monica Arnaldo
• The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen

Nonfiction

General

• Dad Jokes by Frank N. Steinz/Joe King Freely
• From Cabernet to Zinfandel by Shea Sanderson
• How I Launched My First Book to Top the Charts in 7 Countries by Gabriela Casineanu
• Zoom for Teachers by Michael Murdoch
• Totally Amazing Dad Jokes by KonnectdKids Publishing
• Master Winemaking by Travis Reid

Activity Books for Adults

• Sitcoms Word Search for Adults – 60s and 70s by Outdoor Words Publications
• Christmas Greetings by Creative Minds Press
• Sitcoms Word Search for Adults – 80s and 90s by Outdoor Words Publications
• Bird Watching Word Search for Adults by Outdoor Words Publications
• Snowflake Mandalas Coloring Book by Cormac Ryan Press
• Adult Activity Book, Inappropriately Funny Adult Puzzle Book by Myraki Studio
• ESL Word Search Plus by Clare Harris

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Wicca Crystal Magic by Emily Scott
• Norse Mythology by History Nerds
• Wicca Moon by Emily Scott (link to Goodreads, as review was rejected by Amazon for some unknown reason)
• Take Off That Mask by Benjamin Schwalb
• Communications Skills: 6 book in 1 by James Downes

Business, Money, & Investing

• Don’t Make Me Use My Life Coach Voice by Elvin Coaches

Children’s Nonfiction

• The Power in Words by Meaghan Axel
• The Great Bear Rescue by Sandra Markle

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• Would You Rather Book for Kids Ages 5-12 by Andrew Gugi
• The Cursive Letter Tracing Book by Foxhall Workbooks
• 150 Christmas Jokes for Kids – Stocking Stuffer Edition by Lilly Winchester
• Trolls Coloring Book by Mark Artist
• The Simpsons Coloring Book by Mark Artist
• 100 Riddles for Smart Kids by Pablo Rojas
• Kids Coloring Books Animal Coloring Books by Mark Artist
• Halloween Coloring and Activity Book for Kids ages 4-8 by Cormac Ryan Press
• I Spy with My Little Eye Animals by Cormac Ryan Press
• Halloween Word Search Book by Cormac Ryan Press
• Thanksgiving Activity Book for Kids by Cormac Ryan Press
• Silly Animals Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• Winter Coloring and Activity Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• SpongeBob Coloring Book by Mark Artist
• Construction Vehicles Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• How to Draw Cute Beasts by Summer Valley
• 201 Silly Jokes for Kids by Junglelada
• Animals Color By Numbers Books for Kids ages 4-8 by Cormac Ryan Press
• Traceable Alphabet Letters by Foxhall Workbooks
• Christmas Coloring Book Holiday Cats & Dogs by Kids Rule
• The Kids Laugh Challenge – Would You Rather, Christmas Edition by Riddleland

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 review links to Amazon here, so you can read them there!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own cookbook with recipes for side dishes you can make ahead for the holidays. I actually wrote this book and tested the recipes when I worked nightshift at a local hospital. If I can find time to cook ahead as a busy nurse, you can, too! Check out the book if you’d like to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family…and not be so stuck in the kitchen when everyone else is having fun!

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!

Note about Goodreads and BookBub Reviews Linked Below

Sometimes, you’ll see me link to my review at Goodreads or BookBub. That’s usually because I’m having some sort of issue with Amazon: they’re taking waaaaay too long to post the review or they’ve rejected the review because they say it isn’t up to “community standards.” They are never specific… and just ask me to review the community standards page. I wish they would be specific… so I can avoid whatever it is they don’t like. Most “rejected” reviews are rather tame; some are even 5 stars. I’ve noted that some words seem to trigger it, like boring or transitioning. Hey, sometimes things just ARE boring, and it is much more succinct to say that than “visually unappealing” when talking backgrounds in children’s activity books! Others completely leave me scratching my head about what might be “wrong” with the review.

Hope that life becomes a little more sane so I can post my full reviews here soon!

Fiction

Historical Romance

• Courting Temptation by Amanda Mariel
• A Love Unbroken by Rose Pearson
• Romancing the Earl by Heather Boyd
• ‘Twas a Rogue Before Christmas by various authors (multi-author box set)
• The Scandalous Miss Brightwells (Books 1-3) by Beverley Oakley
• The Earl’s Deception by Lydia Pembroke
• Finding the Earl by Joyce Alec
• Sophia by Louisa Thorpe
• Sinning in Secret by Charlie Lane

Contemporary Romance

• The Lancaster Estate, Book 3 by Dawn Day
• Sweet Carol by Shanae Johnson
• Calloway Cove by Tia Souders
• Love Over Easy by Josalyn McAllister
• Love Starts Here by Traci Borum

Christmas Fiction

• Christmas Cowboy by Elana Johnson
• Mistletoe, Tinsel & You by Leah Busboom
• Mistletoe Mishaps by Tracy Broemmer
• A Wedding for Christmas by Michelle Brouder
• Christmas of Second Chances by Juliet Bardsley
• The Christmas Spark by A. M. Williams
• A Very Marisol Christmas by Caroline Mickelson
• Two Hearts for Christmas by Annalisa Russo

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature

• Lakehouse Beginnings by Sage Parker

Children’s Fiction

• Liam & Maverick Fight Germs and Viruses by Molly Peterson (rejected by Amazon… and no clue why… link to Goodreads)
• This Is the Path the Wolf Took by Laura Farina
• Hockey in the Wild by Nicholas Oldland
• The Nut That Feel from the Tree by Sangeeta Bhadra

Nonfiction

General

• Keto Honey Alternative Recipes by Sam Kuma
• Simply HTML5 by eBookLingo.com
• Rome by History Nerds
• The History of the United Kingdom by the History Nerds
• Russian Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook by Lingo Mastery
• German Short Stories for Beginners Volume 2 by Lingo Mastery

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• Cracking the Obesity Code by S. J. Cook
• The Low Fodmap Diet by Alexander Phenix

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Paganism for Beginners by Elena Shelby

Business, Money, & Investing

• Gratitude Infusion by Kerry Alison Wekelo
• Who Wants to Be a Superhero If You Can Be a Business Coach by Elven Coaches

Activity Books for Adults

• Woodland Wildlife Coloring Book by I.C Smiles
• Thanksgiving World Search by Cormac Ryan Press
• The English Countryside Coloring Book by I.C Smiles (another review rejected by Amazon for an unknown reason; link goes to review at Goodreads)

Children’s Nonfiction

• Nature All Around: Birds by Pamela Hickman

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• Count the Gifts, Christmas Trees, & Reindeer by NCBUSA Publications 
• The Creative Unicorn Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Mickey Creative Lab
• Would You Rather Game Book for Kids 6-12 Years Old by Lucky Sammy
• Pokemon Coloring Book for Kids, Volume 1 by Mark Artist
• Spider-Man Coloring Book by Mark Artist
• Fairies Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• Mermaid Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• Addition and Subtraction Workbook by Jennifer L. Trace
• Farm Animals Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam 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 review links to Amazon here, so you can read them there!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own cookbook with recipes for side dishes you can make ahead for the holidays. I actually wrote this book and tested the recipes when I worked nightshift at a local hospital. If I can find time to cook ahead as a busy nurse, you can, too! Check out the book if you’d like to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family…and not be so stuck in the kitchen when everyone else is having fun!

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!

Note about Goodreads and BookBub Reviews Linked Below

Sometimes, you’ll see me link to my review at Goodreads or BookBub. That’s usually because I’m having some sort of issue with Amazon: they’re taking waaaaay too long to post the review or they’ve rejected the review because they say it isn’t up to “community standards.” They are never specific… and just ask me to review the community standards page. I wish they would be specific… so I can avoid whatever it is they don’t like. Most “rejected” reviews are rather tame; some are even 5 stars. I’ve noted that some words seem to trigger it, like boring or transitioning. Hey, sometimes things just ARE boring, and it is much more succinct to say that than “visually unappealing” when talking backgrounds in children’s activity books! Others completely leave me scratching my head about what might be “wrong” with the review.

Hope that life becomes a little more sane so I can post my full reviews here soon!

Fiction

Historical Romance

• A Rogue in the Making by Stacy Reid
• The Master of Michaelmas Hall by Vanessa Brooks
• Thief of My Heart by Karla Kratovil
• Betrothed by Elsa Holland
• The Ravenous Lord by Emma Brady

Contemporary Romance

• Just South of Perfect by Grace Palmer
• Super Nice Guy by Nyssa Nash
• One Hundred Lessons by Kelly Collins
• Counting to Ten by Heather Brianne Kirley
• Happily Enemy After by Ashlee Price
• Frozen Hearts by Judy Kentrus
• The Lovely Surprise by Livia Lang
• The Lancaster Estate, Book 1 by Dawn Day
• The Lancaster Estate, Book 2 by Dawn Day
• Sex and Insensibility by Maggie Preston
• Angel’s Lake Box Set Books 1-3 by Jody Holford
• Small-Town Romance Super Collection by Amber Adams

Christmas Romances

• Christmas at Yuletide Farm by Megan Squires
• Sidetracked by Lola Karns
• The Christmas Secret by Ash Keller (part of the Snow in Love collection)
• All He Wants for Christmas by Ann Malley (part of the Snow in Love collection)
• Joy of the Season by Heather Scarlett (part of the Snow in Love collection)
• Wrecking Christmas by Liza Jonathan
• The Jolly Jester (in the ‘Tis the Season for Love Box Set) by Ria Zen
• A Noel Surprise by Livia Lang
• It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Scandal by Stacy Reid
• The Lady’s Guide to Mistletoe and Mayhem by Emmanuelle de Maupassant
• A Christmas Rescue by Kirsty McManus

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• Teas and Temptations Volume One by Cindy Stark

Speculative Fiction

• A Beary Christmas Cruise by Ellie Pond
• How Much It May Storm by A. N. Willis
• Ten Thousand Stitches by Olivia Atwater (a Regency romance with paranormal elements)
• Knight of Swords by Barbara Russell
• Starlight Seduction by Larissa Lynx

Children’s Fiction

• My Pet Unicorn Lost His Horn by Vicky Wong
• Charlie Cat Keep His Paws Off at Christmas by Michelle Ristuccia

Nonfiction

General

• 1105+ Sudoku Puzzles by Grace Lockhaven
• Turing by Fergus Mason
• Writer’s Secret Weapon by H. D. Thomson and Cheyenne McCray
• Word by Word by Dirk Foster
• Put the Kettle On by Trish Taylor
• 1000+  Sudoku Puzzle for Adults, Very Easy to Hard by Puzzler Squad
• Portuguese Conversation Made Natural by Language Guru

Adult Activity Books

• Country Cabin Life Coloring Book by I.C Smiles
• Chilled Beach Life Coloring Book by I.C Smiles
• Inspirational Quote Large Print Coloring Book for Women by Jo Puzzled
• Fishing Connect the Dots Book for Adults by Modern Dots
• Famous Women Word Search for Adults by Outdoor Words Publications

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• Circuit Training for Beginners by Andrew Hudson
• Beefy Calisthenics by Daily Jay

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Find Your Passion by Chandler Kitching
• Girls’ Guide How to Relax and Let Go by Angela D. Coleman
• Love In and Out of Lockdown by Eden E. Wolfe, Christine Nisan, and Anaïs Danesi

Business, Money, & Investing

• Don’t Say That at Work by Michael Callaghan

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• I Spy Thanksgiving Day Alphabet Game Book by Growing Kids Press
• Thanksgiving Coloring Book by Bondolfi Books
• I Spy Halloween Edition by Growing Kids Press
• Christmas Activity Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• Santa’s Workshop by Grace Lockhaven
• Large Page Dinosaur Activity Book for Kids by Sunny Sammy Books

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 review links to Amazon here, so you can read them there!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own cookbook with recipes for side dishes you can make ahead for the holidays. I actually wrote this book and tested the recipes when I worked nightshift at a local hospital. If I can find time to cook ahead as a busy nurse, you can, too! Check out the book if you’d like to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family…and not be so stuck in the kitchen when everyone else is having fun!

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!

Note about Goodreads and BookBub Reviews Linked Below

Sometimes, you’ll see me link to my review at Goodreads or BookBub. That’s usually because I’m having some sort of issue with Amazon: they’re taking waaaaay too long to post the review or they’ve rejected the review because they say it isn’t up to “community standards.” They are never specific… and just ask me to review the community standards page. I wish they would be specific… so I can avoid whatever it is they don’t like. Most “rejected” reviews are rather tame; some are even 5 stars. I’ve noted that some words seem to trigger it, like boring or transitioning. Hey, sometimes things just ARE boring, and it is much more succinct to say that than “visually unappealing” when talking backgrounds in children’s activity books! Others completely leave me scratching my head about what might be “wrong” with the review.

Hope that life becomes a little more sane so I can post my full reviews here soon!

Fiction

Historical Romance

• A Wilful Misunderstanding by Amy D’Orazio
• The Secret Seduction by Charlie Lane
• One Scandalous Christmas by Jane Burrelli (one book in a collection)
• A Secret Desire by Charlie Lane
• Stolen Heart by Joyce Alec
• Highlander’s Heart by Mariah Stone
• Highlander Hunted by Rebecca Preston
• The Warrior of the Glen by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple

Contemporary Romance

• Tomboys Don’t Love Christmas by Christina Benjamin 

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• Every Last Secret by A. R. Torre
• The Last Resort by Susi Holliday

Speculative Fiction

• Trust of the Goddess by Laura Greenwood
• Embracing Irina by Michelle Mars
• Fractured Core by Laura Greenwood

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature / Literary Fiction

• Memories in the Drift by Melissa Payne
• Under a Gilded Moon by Joy Jordan-Lake
• The Empress by Laura Martinez-Belli

Children’s Fiction

• The Snow Dancer by Addie Boswell
• Emma’s Marvelous Mask by Emily Lodley

Nonfiction

General

• German Shepherd Lovers Coloring Book by Nora Reid
• Jew(ish) by Matt Greene
• Bucket List Ideas for National Parks by Bucket List Publishers
• Mushroom Cultivation by 
• Farm Connect the Dots Book for Adults by Modern Dots Publications
• Let’s Focus on Puzzles by Unforgetable Notes

Business, Money, & Investing

• Marketing in the Digital Era by Alina Swanson

Cookbooks

• Be Basic: Spice Cabinet Staples by Emmy Gatrell
• Around the World in 80 Ways: Exotic Spice Mixes by Emmy Gatrell
• Marinades for the Rest of Us by Emmy Gatrell
• Keto Instant Pot Cookbook by Amanda Hodges
• Rub It Down by Emmy Gatrell
• Mediterranean Diet Meal Prep Cookbook by Lisa Rainolds
• Around the World in 80 Marinades: Exotic Marinades by Emmy Gatrell

Children’s Nonfiction

• Opposites by Lola Jost
• Cleo Can Tie a Bow by Sybrina Durant
• Grow by Karl Beckstrand

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• Kindergarten Math Workbook age 5-7 by Future Youth Publishing
• Number Tracing Book for Preschoolers and Kids Ages 3-5 by Future Youth Publishing
• Thanksgiving Activity Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• Easy Word Search by Find and Search Press
• Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Kids by Future Youth Publishing
• The United States Activity and Fact Book by Dylanna Press
• The Christmas Jokes Game Book for Kids by Hayden Fox
• D’Nealian Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Kids by Little Pumpkin Activity
• The Haunted Halloween Activity Book by Dan Carney

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!

Some Favorite Books This Week!

DoliI’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 review links to Amazon here, so you can read them there!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own cookbook with recipes for side dishes you can make ahead for the holidays. I actually wrote this book and tested the recipes when I worked nightshift at a local hospital. If I can find time to cook ahead as a busy nurse, you can, too! Check out the book if you’d like to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family…and not be so stuck in the kitchen when everyone else is having fun!

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!

Note about Goodreads and BookBub Reviews Linked Below

Sometimes, you’ll see me link to my review at Goodreads or BookBub. That’s usually because I’m having some sort of issue with Amazon: they’re taking waaaaay too long to post the review or they’ve rejected the review because they say it isn’t up to “community standards.” They are never specific… and just ask me to review the community standards page. I wish they would be specific… so I can avoid whatever it is they don’t like. Most “rejected” reviews are rather tame; some are even 5 stars. I’ve noted that some words seem to trigger it, like boring or transitioning. Hey, sometimes things just ARE boring, and it is much more succinct to say that than “visually unappealing” when talking backgrounds in children’s activity books! Others completely leave me scratching my head about what might be “wrong” with the review.

Hope that life becomes a little more sane so I can post my full reviews here soon!

Fiction

Historical Romance

• The Footman by L. M. LaVoilette 

Christmas Romance

• Almost Home for the Holidays by Carla Rossi
• Cozy Casita Christmas by T. E. Sheridan
• Boots & Mistletoe by Edith MacKenzie
• The Mechanics of Mistletoe by Liz Isaacson
• An Unexpected Christmas by J. M. Davies
• Love in Cardwell by Mark F. Geatches (written as if a teenage boy’s idea of what a romance novel is)
• Christmas Candee by Annie Curtis (Judi Thompson & Charlene Tess)
• Harper’s Corner Holiday Series Books 1-3 by Christina George
• Christmas at the Easy Breezy by Nora LeDuc (wonderful!)
• On a Midnight Clear by Sandra Sookoo

Contemporary Romance

• Designs on Forever by Susan Carlisle
• Stealing Candy by Krista Wolf
• Falling for You by Katie Carver

Speculative Fiction

• Unidentified Flying Hottie by Kim Hartfield 
• Dragon Protectors (multi-series box set) by Lola Gabriel
• A Halloween Angel for Hazel by Chloe Alice Balkin

Children’s Fiction

• Where is My Little Dragon? by Ingo Bloom (bilingual French/English)
• Don’t Be Scared! by Ingo Bloom (bilingual German/English)
• The Flying Tree by Ingo Bloom (bilingual German/English)
• Riverboat: Ghosts of the Forest by Ingo Bloom (bilingual German/English)

Nonfiction

General

• The Tao te Ching 101 by Matthew Barnes
• Summary of Blitz by Intensive Life Publishing

Gardening

• Backyard Gardening by Peter Shepperd
• Raised Bed Gardening Bundle for Beginners and Experienced Gardeners by Peter Greenfield
• Permaculture Gardening by Katelyn Power
• Advanced Raised Bed Gardening by Peter Greenfield
• Hydroponics by Isaac Green

Game Books for Adults

• Hot Air Balloon Connect the Dots Book for Adults by Modern Dots Publications
• Autumn Coloring Book by Ava Browne
• Country Autumn Coloring Book for Adults by Jacob Mason
• 960 Sudoku Puzzles for Adults by Blair Feliz
• Lovely France by French Hacking

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• Fit & Fabulous by Maya Mondesi

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Stop People Pleasing by Chase Hill

Business, Money, & Investing

• Leadership 2.0 by Peter Allen

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• Garbage Truck Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• Caticorn Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• My Super Spooky and Creepy Halloween Activity Book by Crazy Bananas
• Trace Letters Alphabet Handwriting Practice Workbook for Kids Age 3+ by Zeeshan Ali
• Thanksgiving Coloring Book for Toddlers by Jacob Mason
• I Spy Thanksgiving Book for Kids Ages 2-5 by Jacob Mason
• 12 Days of Christmas by Grace Lockhaven
• Dragons Coloring Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• Animals that Have to Pee Coloring Book by Pamparam Press
• Spooky Kawaii Coloring Book by Khalila Black
• Halloween Joke Book for Kids by Dolibooks
• Would You Rather Halloween Book for Kids by Dolibooks
• Trick or Treat: Silly Halloween Jokes for Kids by Konnectd Supply

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 review links to Amazon here, so you can read them there!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own cookbook with recipes for side dishes you can make ahead for the holidays. I actually wrote this book and tested the recipes when I worked nightshift at a local hospital. If I can find time to cook ahead as a busy nurse, you can, too! Check out the book if you’d like to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family…and not be so stuck in the kitchen when everyone else is having fun!

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!

Note about Goodreads and BookBub Reviews Linked Below

Sometimes, you’ll see me link to my review at Goodreads or BookBub. That’s usually because I’m having some sort of issue with Amazon: they’re taking waaaaay too long to post the review or they’ve rejected the review because they say it isn’t up to “community standards.” They are never specific… and just ask me to review the community standards page. I wish they would be specific… so I can avoid whatever it is they don’t like. Most “rejected” reviews are rather tame; some are even 5 stars. I’ve noted that some words seem to trigger it, like boring or transitioning. Hey, sometimes things just ARE boring, and it is much more succinct to say that than “visually unappealing” when talking backgrounds in children’s activity books! Others completely leave me scratching my head about what might be “wrong” with the review.

Hope that life becomes a little more sane so I can post my full reviews here soon!

Fiction

Historical Romance

• Tempting the Scoundrel by Tracy Sumner
• A Love So True by Caroline Mickelson
• A Selfish Heart by Rose Pearson
• A Bride for Heddwyn by Jacqui Nelson
• The Kincaid’s Series Bundle (Books 1-3) by Stacy Reid

Contemporary Romance

• Heart of Flame by Roxie Clarke
• Love is a Battlefield by Whitney Dineen
• Tangled Hearts by Roxie Clarke
• Christmas Cactus by Roxie Clarke
• Mistletoe Cactus by Roxie Clarke 

Speculative Fiction

• Mind Field by D. S. Kane 

Children’s Fiction

• George and the Germ by Sadie Gardner
• Tooth Fairy Cake by Kate Savi
• Earl, The Hungry Squirrel by Eteri Samsonidze 

Nonfiction

General

• A Beginner’s Guide to Learning HTML 5 by John Rhea (short, humorous guide to HTML basics… and zombies!)
• Teaching Online by Selena Watts
• Learning by Andrew Williams
• The Smart Home Manual by Marlon Buchanan
• Positive Discipline for Kids by Joanna Wells
• Achieving True Democracy by Peter Monien
• Cabinet Making for Beginners Handbook by Stephen Fleming
• Landmarks Connect the Dots Book for Adults by Modern Dots Publications

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• Home Workouts by A. G. Scott
• Vegan Keto & Intermittent Fasting by Takalani Bridget N.

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Crystal Healing Meditation by Adesh Silva
• Quizzes for Married Couples by Mr. & Mrs. L.
• Modern Chakra by Verda Harper

Business, Money, & Investing

• Recognized by Alina Swanson
• Rental Property Investment 3-in-1 Value Bundle by Christopher Franklin

Cookbooks

• Mediterranean Kids Lunch Break by Eva Iliana
• Alkaline Vegan Drinks by Karen Greenvang

Children’s Nonfiction

• Harmonica for Kids by Activity Nest

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• Halloween Coloring and Activity Book for Kids by Grace and A. B. Lockhaven
• My First Handwriting Workbook by Charles Harper/Victoria Melbourne
• Halloween Activity and Coloring Book for Kids ages 4-8 by Studio Activity
• 165 Halloween Jokes for Kids by Hayden Fox
• Construction Vehicles Coloring & Activity Book for Kids by Happy Harper
• Would You Rather Book for Kids: Thanksgiving Edition by Hayden Fox
• The Thanksgiving Jokes Game Book for Kids by Hayden Fox

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 review links to Amazon here, so you can read them there!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own cookbook with recipes for side dishes you can make ahead for the holidays. I actually wrote this book and tested the recipes when I worked nightshift at a local hospital. If I can find time to cook ahead as a busy nurse, you can, too! Check out the book if you’d like to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family…and not be so stuck in the kitchen when everyone else is having fun!

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!

Note about Goodreads and BookBub Reviews Linked Below

Sometimes, you’ll see me link to my review at Goodreads or BookBub. That’s usually because I’m having some sort of issue with Amazon: they’re taking waaaaay too long to post the review or they’ve rejected the review because they say it isn’t up to “community standards.” They are never specific… and just ask me to review the community standards page. I wish they would be specific… so I can avoid whatever it is they don’t like. Most “rejected” reviews are rather tame; some are even 5 stars. I’ve noted that some words seem to trigger it, like boring or transitioning. Hey, sometimes things just ARE boring, and it is much more succinct to say that than “visually unappealing” when talking backgrounds in children’s activity books! Others completely leave me scratching my head about what might be “wrong” with the review.

Hope that life becomes a little more sane so I can post my full reviews here soon!

Fiction

Historical Romance

• Impossible Mr. Darcy by Clara Winfield
• The Mysterious Death of Mr. Darcy by Regina Jeffers
• Kevin by Marilize Roos
• The Unruly Duchess: The Trilogy by Sunny Brooks
• A Thimbleful of Honor by Linda Lee Graham
• Burning Light Within by Dawn Luedecke
• The Seymour Siblings (3-volume box set) by Fiona Miers
• Garden of Hope by Daphne Bloom

Contemporary Romance

• Embracing the Lemonade Life by Sandra Sookoo
• A Dash of Desire by Kelly Collins
• Tangled Hearts by Elle Linder
• Mayhem at St. Matthew’s by Kaitlynn Clarkson
• Secondhand Love by Annie Hoff
• All that Compels the Heart by Erin Bowlen

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• The Scythe’s Secret by Paula Lester and (different but good paranormal cozy featuring “reapers,” who guide soul’s just past death to the afterlife)
• CypherGhost by D. S. Kane (thriller with two female hackers)
• Bad Witch Takes a Case by K. M. Waller

Speculative Fiction

• To Wear a Fae Crown by Tessonja Odette
• Warrior Queen by R. J. Vickers
• Rapunzel Unveiled by Erin Bedford
• BrAInbender by D. S. Kane

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature / Literary Fiction

• Golden Moments by Aspen Beaulieu
• Escaping Dreamland by Charlie Lovett

Children’s Fiction

• Snow Song by A. K. Riley
• The Tortoise and the Fair by J. R. LaMar
• Pacita the Pacifier Fairy by Charlotte Attry, Jeremie Febvre, and Sophie Lawson

Nonfiction

General

• The Newbies Guide to Uber by Blacksword
• Italian Conversation Made Natural by Language Guru
• Music Manuscript Paper (Narrow Rule) by Draw & Pencil
• Music Manuscript Paper (Wide Rule) by Draw & Pencil
• The Big Fat Book of Juicy Trivia by Bill O’Neill (rejected by Amazon for reasons I don’t understand… sigh…)
• 269 Facts for Adults by Scott Matthews
• The Very Tired and Hungry Pandemic Mommy by Humor Heals Us
• 1100 Crazy Fun & Random Facts You Won’t Believe by Scott Matthews

Activity Books for Adults

• DayDream Coloring Book for Adults by Days Drawing Diaries
• Autumn Connect to Dots Book for Adults by Modern Dots Publications
• Ancient Wonders Connect the Dots Book for Adults by Modern Dots Publications
• Butterflies Connect the Dots Book for Adults by Modern Dots Publications

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• Summary of Plant Paradox by Intensive Life Publishing
• The Elimination Diet by Dr. Todd Strong
• Reflexology by Steve B. Millard

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Queen Rising by Dakota Light
• Law of Attraction by Joseph Sorensen
• Manifestation Journal by Neko Coco Journals

Business, Money, & Investing

• Summary of The Buddha and The Badass by Intensive Life Publishing

Cookbooks

• Clean Treats for Everyone by Laura Fuentes
• Beautiful Salads by Pam Powell

Children’s Nonfiction

• Emmy Noether by Helaine Becker
• I Feel Angry by DK Publishing (a board book)

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• Wonderful Christmas Time Activity Book for Kids by Kery Berry (a very joyous feeling activity book for Christmas)
• Challenging Word Search for Kids ages 8-10 by Crazy Bananas
• 100 Sudoku for Kids: Beginner Level by Crazy Bananas
• Happy Thanksgiving Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Happy Harper
• Thanksgiving Activity Book for Kids Ages 4-8 (turkey cover) by Happy Harper
• Thanksgiving Activity Book for Kids Ages 4-8 (pilgrim cover) by Happy Harper
• Letter Tracing Book by Creative School Publishing
• Crosswords for Kids Ages 9 and Up by Abe Robson
• Halloween Activity Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Maria Activity
• Ocean Coloring Book for Kids by Smiling Turtle Publishing
• Halloween Coloring and Activity Book for Kids ages 4-8 by Smiling Turtle Publishing
• My Halloween Activity Book XXL by Sarah Ghost

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!