Some Favorite Books This Month!

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!

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 doesn’t adhere 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 Second Chance at Love by Sherry Ewing
• Love Finds an Outlaw by Diana Lesire Brandmeyer
• Seductive Silence (Book 1, Making of a Mistress) by Larissa Lyons
• Lusty Letters, Book 2 Mistress in the Making by Larissa Lyons
• Loving the Scarred Soldier by Rose Pearson
• If You Choose Me by Ciara Knight
• The Duke is Wicked by Tracy Sumner

Contemporary Romance

• Starting Over in Maple Bay by Brittney Joy
• Her Guarded Heart by Dawn Baca

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• The Next Wife by Kaira Rouda
• The Watcher Girl by Minka Kent
• Caribbean Cruise Cozy Mystery Boxed Set by Susan Harper

Speculative Fiction

• Jenny’s Justice by CB Samet 

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature / Literary Fiction

• I Thought You Said This Would Work by Ann Garvin
• The Secret Talker by Geling Yan

Children’s Fiction

• The Garden Gnomes of Grantham Manor “Paddy Pants Down” by Maxine Katori
• Slow Moe Gets A Tasty Treat by Rebecca Rae Williams
• Stories of Mythological Women for Legendary Girls by Eliana Salvi
• Help Hungry Henry Win the Kindness Competition by Esther Pia Cordova
• LULU the Tiger Special Birthday by Ann Lee
• Calma Llama by Emily Hayes

Nonfiction

General

• Secret Hollywood: Crazy and Interesting Stories about the Rich and Famous by Bill O’Neill
• Summary of So You Want to Talk About Race: by Ijeoma Oluo by Go BOOKS
• Daily To-Do-List Organizer Notebook by BBP Publishing

Foreign Language

• Learn French with Short Stories: Fifteen Beginner Stories With Parallel French & English Text by French Hacking
• Spanish Short Stories for Beginners by FluencyFaster

Activity Books for Adults

• Sudoku for Adults by Lemon Bookery
• Yoga Coloring Book by Dreamstorm Publications
• Brain Games for Stroke Survivors by Anatomy Academy/ Brain Game Academy
• Celtic Mandala, Coloring Book for adults. Mythological Animals by Aislinn Cano

Self-Help and Motivational

• What Love Is Not by Cassidy and Daniela Parlane
• Taking Your Griefcase to Work: Returning to Work After the Loss of a Loved One by R. Glenn Kelly
• Communicating Through Change by Alicia Sedgwick
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness: 2 in 1 Bundle by Olivia Telford

Spiritual and Metaphysical

• Seven Simple Card Spreads to Unlock Your Creative Flow by Mariëlle S. Smith
• Angels & Archangels Part 2: Jophiel, Ariel, Azrael by Adesh Silva

Business, Money, and Investing

• Let Me Lead Your Way by Elvin Coaches

Children’s Nonfiction

• 1st Grade Math Workbook by Jungle Publishing U.S.
• Chess Basics for Kids: Learn to Win the Fun Way by BeeCurious

Children’s Activity, Game, and Joke Books

• Corgi and Friends by Mallcom Spencer
• Ready for Preschool Dot Markers Activity Book: Pre-K Letters and Numbers Workbook For Kids Age 3-4 by Busy Kid Press
• Dinosaurs Activity Book For Kids by Dreamland Press
• How To Draw Monsters by Dreamland Press
• Easter Dot Marker Activity Book by Hollywell Publishing
• I Spy Thanksgiving Book For Kids by Happy Harper
• I Spy Halloween Book For Kids by Dolibooks
• Dinosaur Coloring Book for Kids: Triassic Period (Book 1) by Grace Lockhaven
• Princess Coloring Books for Girls 5 year old by Funny Day
• Unicorn Color by Numbers by Tziu Pisiricchi
• Earth Day Dot Markers Activity Book for Toddlers by Kiddie Activity Press
• Mother’s Day Coloring Book For Kids Ages 2+ by Little Hands Miracles
• Animals at Night! Dot Marker Coloring Book by Busy Kid Press

No-So-Favorite Books This Month!

Some Favorite Books This Month!

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!

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 doesn’t adhere 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

• Embellished in Mauve by Sandra Sookoo
• Smitten with a Scarred Duke by Sally Forbes
• Fearless Women Historical Romance: Sapphire Magic & Promises to Keep by Nina Beaumont
• Her Runaway Earl by Robecca Austin
• Highlander’s Desire by Mariah Stone
• One Night of Passion by Erica Ridley
• Hazelanne by Linda Carroll-Bradd
• Game of Spies by Pamela Mingle

Contemporary Romance

• Healing Two Hearts by Kadee McDonald
• The Love Spa Boxset by Melody Nelson
• Love Over Pizza by Jen Lowry
• Old Pine Cove: The Complete Collection by Sophie-Leigh Robbins
• Saving Heart & Home by Denise Jaden
• Between Bitter & Sweet by K.M. Taylor
• Finally a Bride by Colleen Charles
• My Killarney King by Ava Pearl
• Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems (Books 4 – 6): Shadowed Rubies, Shocking Sapphires, and Shaded Amethysts by Ann Omasta

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• Festival Felony by Ami Diane

Speculative Fiction

• Heart of the Goddess (The Queen Of Gods #3) by Laura Greenwood
• Kingdom of Exiles by Maxym Martineau

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature / Literary Fiction

• The Printed Letter Bookshop by Katherine Reay

Nonfiction

General

• From Albariño to Torrontés: Flavors, Pairings, and Personalities of the World’s Most Underrated Wines by Shea Sanderson
• Franklin’s Palindromedary by Ray Franklin

Crafts and Hobbies

• Freshwater Aquarium Planner & Logbook: A Little Planner to Help You Maintain Your Freshwater Aquarium by Walter James
• A Modern Guide to Textured Crochet by Lee Sartori
• Learn to Carve Gnomes, Trolls and Mythical Creatures by Sara Barraclough (review rejected by Amazon… for no reason I can figure out)
• Animal Embroidery Workbook by Jessica Long

Activity Books for Adults

• Flowers Coloring Book: Adult Beautiful Flower Designs for Stress Relief, Relaxation, and Creativity by Ultimate Super Publishing
• US National Parks Word Search For Adults by Outdoor Words Publications
• Super Simple Origami Book by Fun with Smasimo
• Shih Tzu Coloring Book by Fluffy Boo Publishing
• Cryptogram Puzzles For Adults And Seniors. Decode 365 Events That Happened In History by PuzzleNest Publishing

Health, Wellness, and Medicine

• FODMAP Diet The Ultimate Guide For Relieving IBS And All Digestive Disorders by Jan Ellenberger
• Plant Paradox: Plant-Based Diet for Beginners, Athletes, and Ideal Weight Loss by Maddie Cook

Spiritual and Metaphysical

• Chakras: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners by Esther Stone
• Urban Faery Magick by Tara Sanchez
• Wisdom of the Natural World by Granddaughter Crow
• Tarot Deciphered by T. Susan Chang; M. M. Meleen

Cookbooks

• Wood Pellet Smoker and Grill Cookbook 2020 by John Paul Smith
• YES – Let’s Go Vegan by Mandy Hunt

Children’s Nonfiction

• Pockets Full of Rocks: Daddy Talks About Depression by Yair Engelberg, American Psychological Association
• Whiteout by Alexander Lowe
• Red, Blue, Stripes Too! by Rebecca Rae Williams

Children’s Activity, Game, and Joke Books

• Connect The Dots Book For Kids Ages 4-8: Fun Connect The Dots Books for Kids Age 6 to 10 by Dreamland Press
• Dot To Dot Books For Kids Ages 4-8: 100 Fun Connect The Dots Books for Kids Age 3 to 8 by Dreamland Press
• Easter Color by Number For Kids Ages 4 to 8 by Funkey Books
• Happy Easter Activity Book for Kids Ages 4+ by Little Hands Miracles
• Dinosaur Color By Numbers: Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Dreamland Press
• Easter Dot Markers Activity Book by Explore Coloring
• Easter Dot Markers Activity Book for Toddlers by Kiddie Activity Press
• I Spy St. Patrick’s Day Book for Kids Ages 2-5 by Happy Harper
• I Spy St. Patrick’s Day Book for Kids Ages 4-6 by Happy Harper
• Colour the Cars, Trains, Trucks & Planes – A Fun Colouring Book For 2-6 Year Olds by NCBUSA Publications
• Super Silly Jokes for Kids by Vicki Whiting
• Easter Coloring Book by Explore Coloring
• Ready for Preschool Dot Markers Activity Book: Pre-K Lines and Shapes Workbook For Kids Age 3-4 by Busy Kid Press
• Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Boys by Ender Mikovson
• Llamas Make Me Happy Llama Coloring Book for Teens by Global Peach
• Easter Activity Book for Kids ages 4-8 by Winter Rabbit
• Dot Markers Animals Activity Book For Toddlers and Kids by Slinky Sloth
• Dot Markers Easter Activity Book For Toddlers and Kids by Slinky Sloth
• Animals Color By Number Dot Marker Activity Book for Kids by Busy Kid Press

No-So-Favorite Books This Month!

Some Favorite Books This Month So Far

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!

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 doesn’t adhere 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 Governess by Dana Mitchell
• The Widow and the Highlander by Martha Keyes
• His Duchess by Charlotte Russell (amazing Regency rom-com!)
• Garden of Temptation by Daphne Bloom
• Of Love and Vengeance by Louise Lyndon
• Surrender the Heart by Nina Beaumont
• The Mystic by Elizabeth A. Lance
• Barely Betrothed to Mr. Darcy by Valerie Lennox
• The New Duke of Mayfair’s Lady by Charlotte Fitzwilliam
• Seeking Patience by Josie Riviera
• Tapestry of Dreams by Nina Beaumont
• Catch Me If You Can by Saskia Walker

Contemporary Romance

• Four Brothers: The Full Four-Book Holiday Collection by Mazzy King
• If You Hold Me by Ciara Knight
• Fair Trade by Sienna Waters
• Remembering Ryan: a charity anthology honoring the life of Marine veteran Ryan Kinch by Courtney Lynn Rose

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• Lies We Bury by Elle Marr

Speculative Fiction

• Untold Tales: Books 1-3 by Laura Greenwood
• Untold Tales: Books 4-6 by Laura Greenwood

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature / Literary Fiction

• The Light Through the Leaves by Glendy Vanderah
• Adulting by Liz Talley

Children’s Fiction

• Shall I Share Little Teddy Too? by Ronita Saidian
• Germ Buster by Shauna Dunkley
• The Angry Bull by Charlotte Dane

Nonfiction

General

• I’m in Seattle, Where Are You? by by Mortada Gzar
• Learn Dutch For Beginners Easily & In Your Car! Phrases Edition, Level 1 by Immersion Language Audiobooks
• Summary of Rage: by Bob Woodward by Go BOOKS
• The Simplified Guide To Dream Interpretation – Expanded Edition by Damian Blair

Writing

• 150 Ways to Market Your Book for Free by Bess Cellars
• Daily Journaling: A Simple, Straightforward Guide to Journal Consistently in 10 Minutes a Day by Emily Calabresi
• 7 Minutes to Freedom by Natalya Androsova
• The Infographic Guide to Grammar by Jara Kern

Activity Books for Adults

• Let’s Learn How to Draw Unicorns and Other Magical Friends by Smiling Family Publications (works for adults, teens, and kids who like drawing using the grid method)
• Easter Egg Coloring Book by Loveable Creations (nice for adults & kids alike)
• Medieval Lady: Easy and Relaxing Coloring Book for Adults by Lia Manea

Health, Wellness, and Medicine

• Plant Based Diet by Maddie Cook
• FODMAP Diet: The Beginners Guide to Managing Digestive Disorders by Jan Ellenberger
• Mediterranean Sirtfood Fusion Diet by Jack Bolick
• Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners by Phillip Slane
• F-Factor Diet by Christy Swan
• The Basics of Feeding Tubes: Information for Parents and Caregivers by Joy Vines

Self-Help and Motivational

• Highly Sensitive People by Mari Silva
• Daily Journaling: A Simple, Straightforward Guide to Journal Consistently in 10 Minutes a Day by Emily Calabresi
• 7 Minutes to Freedom by Natalya Androsova
• The Simplified Guide to Dream Interpretation by Damian Blair

Spiritual and Metaphysical

• Angel Spirit Guides Part 1: Learn to Call, Connect, & Heal With Your Guardian Angel by Adesh Silva

Business, Money, and Investing

• How Not to Kill Your Business in 10 Steps by Gaston Gilbert

Cookbooks

• The No Recipe Cookbook by Samantha Pillay
• Mediterranean Diet for Weight Loss by Olivia Mason

Children’s Nonfiction

•  Attending Virtual School: A Book About Learning Online by Linh Nguyen-Ng

Children’s Activity, Game, and Joke Books

• Let’s Learn How to Draw Unicorns and Other Magical Friends by Smiling Family Publications (good for kids and adults!)
• The Laugh Challenge Joke Book – St Patrick’s Day Edition by Riddleland
• Easter Egg Coloring Book by Loveable Creations (also good for kids and adults)
• Easter Coloring Book for Kids by Rainbow Press
• Dinosaurs ABC Dot Markers Activity Book by Busy Kid Press
• Trucks, Planes, and Cars Coloring Book by Dreamland Press
• Superhero Color By Numbers for Kids Ages 4-8 by Dreamland Press
• Mazes For Kids Ages 4-8 by Dreamland Press (actually hard mazes for kiddie aficionados!)
• Color by Numbers For Kids Ages 4-8: Dinosaur, Sea Life, Animals, Butterfly, and Much More by Dreamland Press

Not-So-Favorite Books From the List Above

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!

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

• Heirs of London: Historical Regency Romance & Cozy Mystery Collection by Joyce Alec
• An Expectation of Love by Rose Pearson
• Highlander’s Christmas by Mariah Stone (Sigh… yet another rejected review at Amazon for no real reason I can figure out. Perhaps it was because I said hadn’t closely read the book description at Booksprout… and the dumb Amazon review bot only read part of it, only seeing that I stated I “had not the read the book,” missing the all-important word following it… “description.” Kind of like the difference between “lightning” and “lightning bug.” Double sigh. Link goes to the review at Goodreads.)
• Rescuing Lord Roxwaithe by Cassandra Dean
• Bewitched by the Bluestocking by Jillian Eaton
• One Night of Scandal by Darcy Burke

Contemporary Romance

• Romantic Stories (Book 1-5): 5 Full-Length Novels by Dina Rask
• Music From My Heart by A. M. Vivienne

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• The Magdalene Deception by Gary McAvoy
• The Disappearance of Alistair Ainsworth by Leonard Goldberg
• The Darwin Affair by Tim Mason

Speculative Fiction

• Duty by Rachel Rossano
• A Warlock’s Storm by Marie-Claude Bourque

Children’s Fiction

• LULU the Tiger & The Treasure Hunt by Ann Lee
• Roman Needs a Bath: Blended Siblings Series, Book 1 by S.K. Pu’u
• Charlie the Mouse and the Valentine’s Day Taffy by Maggie Lynn Heron-Heidel
• Don’t Mess with the Mouse by Vaidehi Publication
• The Old Dog and Her Boy by Alex Adams
• Ella Arrives in Australia by Sheree Chambers
• Where Is My Little Crocodile? – Dov’è il mio piccolo coccodrillo? by Ingo Blum
• Where’s My Joey? by Wendy Monica Winter
• The Twins Take Over! by Papa Paws
• The Selfish Tree by Vaidehi Publication

Nonfiction

General

• Chess For Beginners by Grandmaster Chess/Golden Knights
• Garden Journal Planner and Log Book by Rolling Blue Publishing
• The Bobb-Alexander Guide to Wine by Tafarie Bobb-Alexander

Writing

• Early Readers Catch the Worms: How Alpha, Beta, & ARC Readers Can Help You Publish a Better Novel by Carol Beth Anderson
• Scrappy Rough Draft by Donna Barker
• Lead Me to Success in Publishing by Melissa G Wilson

Activity Books for Adults

• 300 Large Print Word Search Puzzles by Grace Lockhaven

Health, Wellness, and Medicine

• Speech Therapy For 0-5-Year Olds by Helen Oakmoor
• Better Sleep for the Overachiever by Anne D. Bartolucci
• Gluten Free Diet for Beginners: Create Your Gluten-Free Lifestyle for Vibrant Health, Wellness and Weight Loss by Kira Novac

Self-Help and Motivational

• Rituals of Release: How to Make Room for Your New Life by Rachel S. Heslin
• 15 Ways to Think More Positive You Were Not Aware Of: How to Start to Think More Positively with Simple Exercise in Less Than 10 Minute a Day! by Emma Campbell
• Simple Small Talk: An Everyday Social Skills Guidebook for Introverts on How to Lose Fear and Talk to New People. Including Hacks, Questions and Topics to Instantly Connect, Impress and Network by Gerard Shaw
• Wake Up Grateful by Kristi Nelson

Spiritual and Metaphysical

• Numerology: Reveal the Secret Power of Numbers and Discover How Numerological Divination is Connected to Astrology, Tarot, and Ayurveda by Mari Silva
• Aries by Mari Silva
• Tarot Journal: Tarot Diary Recording & Interpreting, Track Your 3 Card Draw, Question, Interpretation and Notes by Icarus Books
• Nakshatras: The Ultimate Guide to the 27 Lunar Mansions of Vedic Astrology by Mari Silva
• Moon Signs: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Your Sign, Different Sun-Moon Astrology Combinations, and Compatibility by Mari Silva

Cookbooks

• Vegan Gluten-Free Baking by Kira Novac
• Gluten-Free Vegan Cookbook by Kira Novac

Children’s Nonfiction

• Manage My Emotions for Kids by Kenneth Martz
• 250 World War 1 Facts For Kids by Scott Matthews

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• The Kids Laugh Challenge – Would You Rather? St Patrick’s Day Edition by Riddleland
• How to Draw for Kids: How to Draw 101 Cute Things for Kids Ages 5+ by Jennifer L. Trace
• Word Search for Kids Ages 8-12 by Jennifer L. Trace
• Colour The Dumper Trucks, Diggers & Tractors by NCBUSA Publications
• Easter Unicorn Coloring Book for Kids: For Kids Ages 4-8 by Dreamland Press
• St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Book For Kids by Happy Harper
• St. Patrick’s Day Activity Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• Logic Puzzles for Kids Ages 6-8 by Jennifer L. Trace

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!

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

• Darcy’s Runaway Bride by Abbey North
• Making a Match for the Marquess by Georgia Griffan

Contemporary Romance

• FIRST: A Collection of Series Starters by Carly Keene
• The Mom Collection by Kim Hartfield
• One Hundred Mistakes by Kelly Collins
• Big, Sexy, Alphas of Wildwood County (Books 1-4 BOX SET) by Khloe Summers
• His Special Angel by Lynn Marshal

Speculative Fiction

• To Spark a Fae War by Tessonja Odette

Children’s Fiction

• Daddy’s Little Wordlings by Linh Nguyen-Ng
• Mommy’s Little Wordlings by Linh Nguyen-Ng

Nonfiction

General

• Pregnancy Planner and Organizer Book by Creative Books
• Our Family Bucket List by Mango Design Lab
• Jumbo Word Search Puzzles for Seniors: 101 Extra Large Print Word Searches for Elderly Adults by Blair Feliz
• Valentine’s Day Word Search For Adults by Outdoor Words Publications (review rejected by Amazon for a reason I cannot figure out; book not at Goodreads, but I will put it in soon so I can put my review up)
• Learn How To Speak Spanish In 30 Days: Common Spanish Phrases For Everyday Scenarios by Laz Viera (recently renamed “Learn Spanish for Adult Beginners by Explore ToWin”)

Writing

• Inkslinger — 99-Day Guided Writing Experience by Kimberly M. Cooper Griffin
• The 7 Day Authors Guide To Book Advertising by Matthew J. Holmes
• How To Write Great Palindromes by Ray N. Franklin
• Novel Writing Prep: A 30-Day Planner that Prepares You to Write 50,000 Words in One Month by Monica Leonelle
• Character Development for Fiction Writers by Just Writerly Things
• 500 Romance Writing Prompts by Erica Blumenthal

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Sermon Notes Journal for Women: A Christian Women’s Journal for Church Sermon and Bible Study Notes by LL&B Publishing

Cookbooks

• Air Fryer Convection Oven Cookbook by Jill McDougall
• Sirtfood Diet: The Official Sirtfood Diet Recipe Book for Beginners by Jack Bolick
• Traeger Grill & Smoker Cookbook by Derek Jordan

Children’s Nonfiction

• Spanish Sight Words, No. 2 by Sara Ingles

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• Dinosaurs Coloring Book, Volume II, for Kids age 8 – 12 by MagikKids Books
• Valentine’s Day Coloring Book For Kids: Animals In Love by Kids Rule
• Happy Easter Cut and Paste Workbook for Preschool by Busy Kid Press
• Funny Jokes for 12 Year Old Kids by Cooper The Pooper
• How to Draw Princesses and Fairies for Girls 6-9 by MagikKids Books
• Happy Easter Dot Markers Activity Book Ages 2+ by Busy Kid Press
• Little Kids Big Book of Toddler Coloring by KonnectdKids Publishing
• The Laugh Challenge Joke Book – Lucky Clover Edition by Riddleland
• Unicorn Coloring Book for Kids by Grace Lockhaven
• Sudoku for Kids 8-12 Years Old: 320 Easy 9×9 Logic Puzzles for Children Ages 8 to 12 by Blair Feliz

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!

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

• Graced in Scarlet by Sandra Sookoo
• Her Outlaw Highlander by Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple
• Fallen by Jessie Lewis
• Cowboy’s Demands (Brides of Juniper Junction Book 5) by Celeste Jones

Contemporary Romance

• Zaftig Dating Agency Series Collection 13-18 by Jane Fox
• The Better Best Birthday 3 by Lizzy Judge
• The Underground Toy Society: You’re the Illustrator by Jessica D. Adams
• The Adventure of Sleepy Bear: A Bedtime Story for Kids + Coloring Book by Daphne A. Knight
• Sniffer Goes to the Zoo by Pippa Pennington

Nonfiction

General

• Monthly Weekly Standard Planner 2021-2022: 2 Year Daily Weekly Monthly Calendar Planner Agenda by Creative Books
• Plant Based Diet Planner: 5 Weeks weight Loss Tracking Journal by Creative Books
• Bucket List For Married Couples Inspirational Journal For Couples, Things We Should Do Together, Ideas, Adventures, And Relationship Goals by Creative Books
• Japanese Writing Practice Workbook by Creative Books
• Mother Of The Bride Wedding Planner by Creative Books

Activity Book for Adults

• Sudoku Large Print 150 Hard to Diabolic With Solutions by Puzzleverse Books
• Valentine’s Day Coloring Book for Adults by Coloring Book Vertex
• Sudoku Large Print 150 Medium to Hard With Tips and Tricks by Puzzleverse Books
• Yoga Poses Coloring Book by Groen Ambrosia Press
• Street Style by Groen Ambrosia Press

Writing

• What Would Your Character Do? Writing Prompts to Help You Destroy Writer’s Block, Write Faster, and Write More by Paula M. Gill
• Become Traditionally Published by L. Horne
• 365 Awesome Story Prompts by E.V. Everest

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• Mindful Beauty: Holistic Habits to Feel and Look Your Best by Dr. Debbie Palmer

Children’s Nonfiction

• How Animals Say Goodnight by Esther Pia Cordova
• 111 Story Starters for Boys and Girls: Creative Writing Workbook with Imaginative Prompts and Beginnings for Kids by Rose Fishers

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• My Sticker Collection Album: Blank Sticker Collecting Book for Kids, Unicorn Theme Sticker Journal by Creative Books
• How To Draw Dinosaurs For Kids Age 4-7 by MagikKids Books
• Watercolor Coloring Book Kids, Volume 5 by Busy Family
• Easter Bible Story Dot Markers Activity Book Ages 2+ by Busy Kid Press
• Kindergarten Writing Paper with Lines by Alpha Press (Review rejected by Amazon… can’t figure out why. I need to add the book to Goodreads, but then I will link to my original, innocuous review there.)
• The Underground Toy Society: You’re the Illustrator by Jessica D. Adams
• Watercolor Coloring Book Kids, Volume 6: Unicorns by Busy Family
• Space Coloring Book for Kids by Cormac Ryan Press
• How to Draw Dragons: Easy & Simply Guide for Kids by MagikKids Books
• Holiday Jokes For Kids: For Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s! by Kids Rule
• My First Handwriting Practice Workbook by Crazy Bananas
• 100 Fun Maze Worksheets For Kids 8-10 by PuzzleNest Publishing
• Sight Words Spelling and Tracing Workbook For Pre K Kids by Tracy Horton (Another review rejected for no reason I can understand. I need to add this book as well to Goodreads so I can link to my original review there.)
• Montessori Workbook, Volume 1 by Alex Future
• Spanish Sight Words: Handwriting Practice pages Vocabulary Learning and Letter Tracing Workbook Nr #1 for First Grade by Sara Ingles
• Happy Easter Dot Markers Coloring Book Ages 2+ by Busy Kid 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!

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

• Lucy and the Duke of Secrets by Sofi Laporte
• Surrendering to the Gentleman Pirate by Helen Louise Cox

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• After Alice Fell by Kim Taylor Blakemore

Speculative Fiction

• Wings of Fury by  Emily R. King

Chick Lit / Women’s Literature

• The Speed of Light by Elissa Grossell Dickey
• Hepburn’s Necklace by Jan Moran

Children’s Fiction

• Lottie Jumps In by Karen L. Bromley
• Agnes’s Place by Marit Larsen

Nonfiction

General

• 100 Reasons Why I Keep Falling for You: A Keepsake Journal to Fill Out for Your Loved One by Rose Trifolia Press
• Sex Coupons for Him by Coupon Casanova
• Sex Coupons for Couples by Coupon Casanova
• EMT Audio Study Guide Audiobook Bundle! Complete A-Z Review & Practice Questions Edition Box Set by Jamie Montoya

Activity Books for Adults

• Whimsical Autumn Adult Coloring Book by Lemon Drop Coloring
• Sudoku Large Print 150 Easy to Medium With Tips and Tricks by Puzzleverse Books
• Magical Unicorn Christmas Coloring Book by Lemon Drop Coloring
• Whimsical Unicorn Christmas Adult Coloring Book by Lemon Drop Coloring
• Cityscapes: An Adult Coloring Book With Splendid Hand-Drawn Designs of Famous Cities and Architectural Gems by Groen Ambrosia Press
• 300 Quick Crossword Puzzles for Adults by Grace Lockhaven
• US Cities Word Search For Adults by Outdoor Words Publications
• Puzzler Squad Valentine Word Search by Puzzler Squad

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Vedic Astrology: The Ultimate Guide to Hindu Astrology and the 12 Zodiac Signs by Mari Silva
• Samadhi: Unlocking the Different Stages of Samadhi According to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Mari Silva
• Magic: Unlock the Power of Natural Forces and Learn Techniques Such as Purification, Divination, Invocation, Astral Travel, Yoga and More by Mari Silva

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• Don’t Laugh Challenge – Easter Edition by Witty Jester
• Kindergarten Workbook by Kids Math Zone
• Unicorn in Love Coloring Book by Busy Family
• Lunar New Year Activity Book For Kids by Curveball Velocity Books
• Don’t Laugh Challenge – Hilarious Easter Joke and Story Book by Rustad Publishing
• How To Draw Dinosaurs For Kids Age 8-11 by MagikKids Books
• Watercolor Coloring Book Kids: (Volumes 1 & 2) by Busy Family
• Watercolor Coloring Book Kids: (Volumes 3 & 4) by Busy Family
• How To Draw Cute Animals For Kids Age 3-6 by MagikKids 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 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!

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

• Silver Creek by G.L. Snodgrass
• Woken By The Highlander by Rebecca Preston
• Abigail’s Journey by Jean C. Joachim

Contemporary Romance

• Baking from the Heart by Sophie Mays

Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers

• Peril at Thornywilde by Jonni Rich

Children’s Fiction

• Mia and Nattie: One Great Team! by Marlene M. Bell
• Help Hungry Henry Deal Stay Positive by Esther Pia Cordova
• Piper Green and the Fairy Tree by by Ellen Potter

Nonfiction

General

• Basic Math for Adults by Evergreen Tutoring Services
• The DNA of Democracy by Richard Lyons
• The Nomadic Art of Budget Travel: Slow Down, Spend Less, Go Deep by Kayla Kurin
• Learn to Program with App Inventor by Lyra Blizzard Logan
• Guitar Fretboard Memory Magic by Nick Morrison

Activity Books for Adults

• Irresistibly Cute Kittens: Coloring Book by Khalila Black
• Sudoku Book With 500 Easy To Medium Large Print Puzzles For Adults And Seniors by PuzzleNest Publishing
• Joy of Autumn Adult Coloring Book by Lemon Drop Coloring
• Countryside in Autumn Coloring Book by Lemon Drop Coloring

Health, Wellness, & Medicine

• Dr Maya: Protecting You Protecting Us from Infections and Illness by Dr. Kadiyali M Srivatsa

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Mindfulness Meditation for Anxiety by Olivia Stones
• Ask Baba Yaga by Taisia Kitaiskaia
• Loving You All Year Round: 366 Questions for Couples by Rose Trifolia Press
• Surviving Sobriety by Dirk Foster

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• Learn to Read and Write by Alessandro Battan
• BIG Love Coloring Book for Kids by Busy Family
• Unicorns & Hearts Coloring Book by Busy Family
• Animals Coloring Book For Kids Ages 3-8 by Fresh Brain
• Don’t Laugh Challenge – Thanksgiving Edition by Witty Jester
• I Spy Valentine’s Day Book for Kids Ages 2-5 by Happy Harper

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!

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

• Highlander’s Wild Bride by Isobel Irving
• The Eligible Earl by Joyce Alec
• The Jane Austen Collection by Jane Austen (narrated by Prunella Scales)
• A Family for the Titanic Survivor by Lauri Robinson

Contemporary Romance

• Zaftig Dating Agency Series Collection 1-6 by Jane Fox
• Zaftig Dating Agency Series Collection 7-12 by Jane Fox

Christmas Fiction

• Christmas Wishes Anthology by Stacy McWilliams and Collected Authors
• An Aroma of Love by Kyle Shoop
• Christmas Wrapping by Becca Baldwin
• A Wedding in Twinkle Falls by Freda Ann
• Sleigh Bell Cottage (Holiday Cottage Series Book 6) by Allyson Carter
• Christmas Down Under: Books 1-3 Collection by Eva Foxx
• Logan by Eva Foxx

Speculative Fiction

• Glints Of Gold (Once Upon An Academy #3) by Laura Greenwood

Children’s Fiction

• LULU the Tiger and The Missing Shoes by Ann Lee
• The Nocturnals: The Weepy Wombat by Tracy Hecht
• Where is My Little Elephant? – Où est Mon Petit Eléphant? by Ingo Blum

Nonfiction

General

• Digital Legacy: Take Control of Your Digital Afterlife by Rikard Steiber and Daniel Sieberg
• Love is All – Valentine’s Day Word Search Puzzle Book by Jenna Kims
• Gold and Silver Word Search For Adults by Outdoor Words Publications
• Let’s Focus on Puzzles, Book 3 by Unforgettable Notes
• Camping Journal & RV Travel Logbook: Family Camping Checklist & Campground Ledger by Rolling Blue Publishing
• Mystical Places by Sarah Baxter

Self-Help

• On Confidence by The School of Life
• The 4% Fix by by Karma Brown
• Manage My Emotions Journal by Kenneth Martz
• Be Grateful Every Day by Jordan S. Alexander
• Fifty Feminist Mantras by Amelia Hruby

Spiritual

• Magic and Moon Spells by Mari Silva
• Third Eye Awakening, Extended Edition by Marius K. Green
• Clairvoyance, Extended Edition by Marius K. Green
• Third Eye Awakening and Clairvoyance by Marius K. Green
• Natural Health Warrior Devotionals, Book 1 by Tirzah Hawkins
• Natural Health Warrior Devotionals Coloring Book, Book 1 by Tirzah Hawkins
• Natural Health Warrior Devotionals, Book 2 by Tirzah Hawkins
• Natural Health Warrior Devotionals Coloring Book, Book 2 by Tirzah Hawkins
• Lucid Dreaming, Extended Edition by Marius K. Green
• Astral Projection, Extended Edition by Marius K. Green
• Lucid Dreaming and Astral Projection: Four Books in One by Marius K. Green
• Libra by Mari Silva

Business, Money, & Investing

• Just Hustle Every Day: 365 Daily Motivational Entrepreneur Quotes and Affirmations by Jordan S. Alexander

Children’s Nonfiction

• Express Yourself in a 3-minute Daily Gratitude Journal for Kids by FYP
• The Magic of Clay by Adalucía

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• Valentine’s Day Colouring Book For Kids by Happy Harper
• All In One Best Toddler Coloring Book For Kids Ages 2-5 by Mohsin Nazar
• Dinosaur Dot-to-Dot for Kids by Rustad Publishing
• Monster Alphabet Coloring Book for Kids by Rustad Publishing
• My First Handwriting Practice Workbook by Crazy Bananas
• Valentine’s Day Dot Markers Activity Book for Ages 2+ by Busy Kid Press
• Valentine’s Day Coloring Book For Kids by Happy Harper
• Valentine’s Day Activity Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
• My First Coloring Book: Animals for Toddlers by Kid District Press
• Mazes for Kids, 2nd Edition by Pablo Rojas
• Coloring Book: Animals for Kids Ages 4-8 by Kid District Press
• Color by Numbers For Kids Ages 4-8: Dinosaur, Sea Life, Animals, Butterfly, and Much More! by Jennifer L. Trace
• Valentine’s Day Animals Coloring Book For Kids by Happy Harper
• How To Draw Dragon Book For Kids Easy Step-By-Step Drawing Tutorials by Sophia Williams
• Would You Rather For Kids – Valentine’s Day Edition by Hayden Fox
• Mazes For Kids Ages 8-12 by Jennifer L. Trace
• Dinosaur Coloring Book for Kids by Happy Harper
• Monster Truck Coloring Book: 50 Illustrations for Kids of All Ages by Little Pumpkin Activity

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!

By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own book, published in April to help restaurants through the pandemic. Know any restaurateurs, restaurant managers, or head chefs? Let them know about the book! It could save their business!

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

• Dalton’s Challenge by Penny Fairbanks 

Contemporary Romance

• Healing Hands Boxset (Books 1-6) by Vanessa James
• Knight Events (part of A Small Town Christmas collection) by Sheri Richey

Christmas Fiction

• Mistletoe and Spirits by Rebekah Lewis
• Craving Christmas by Kristen Kelly
• All I Want for Christmas by Lucy Eden and collected authors
• Christmas Nibbles by Lucy Eden and collected authors

Children’s Fiction

• Do Ants Wear Pants? by Gabrielle Grice
• Peter the Picky Polar Bear by Kieshia Chun

Nonfiction

General

• Rock Drumming Foundation Course by Stephen Hawkins
• Jazz Drumming Foundation Course by Stephen Hawkins

Puzzle Books for Adults

• Cryptograms Puzzle Books for Adults by Tom Brain
• The Challenging Book of Sudoku by Crazy Bananas
• Hard Mazes for Adults by Rustad Publishing
• Word Jumbles for Adults Volume 2 by Rustad Publishing
• Word Jumbles for Adults Volume 3 by Rustad Publishing
• Word Jumbles for Adults Volume 4 by Rustad Publishing

Self-Help & Spiritual

• Spiritual Healing by Emily Clark
• Cancer by Mari Silva
• Sun Signs by Mari Silva
• Moon Spells by Mari Silva
• Leo by Mari Silva
• Self-Guided Meditation For Anxiety by Kristin Plain
• Advanced Reiki Healing by Mari Silva

Cookbooks

• Gluten-Free Kids Lunch Break by Eva Iliana 

Children’s Activity & Joke Books

• Word Search Puzzles for Kids Ages 6 to 8 by Blair Feliz
• Valentine’s Day Activity Book For Kids Ages 4-8 by Happy Harper
• Fruit Coloring Book for Kids by Rustad Publishing
• Rawr! by Books by Jordanna
• Animal Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4-8 by Zeeshan Ali

No-So-Favorite Books This Week!