I have read two excellent poetry books in the last month, both to be savored, shared, and re-read. Life is Like a Mosaic: Random Fragments in Harmony by Sally Cronin Slivers: Chiseled Poetry — poetry that makes you think Here are my reviews: –Note: Reviews I post are almost always 4/5 or 5/5. I read … Continue reading
I’ve read most of Jill’s Christian romance books (here are my reviews of A Home for her Daughter, A Father for Bella, and A Mother for His Twins). By day, Jill Weatherholt works for the City of Charlotte. At night and weekends, she writes contemporary stories about love, faith and forgiveness for Harlequin Love Inspired. … Continue reading
Sandra Cox is fast becoming my go-to Western author. I’ve loved all of her Westerns (click for my reviews of Gwen Slade and TumbleStar ) but this one–Keeper Tyree (2021)–may well be my favorite. What starts out as a fairly traditional western — a middle aged bounty hunter named Keeper Tyree is hired by a young … Continue reading
I’ve read so many of Diana’s fantasy stories that I’ve lost count (click for my reviews of Unraveling the Veil, Sunwielder, Legacy of Souls, and Soul Swallowers). They’re fast reads, not because they’re easy reads but because I can’t put them down. Diana’s ability to create believable fantasy worlds that leave me sure somewhere they … Continue reading
I love courtroom dramas but haven’t found a lot of them lately. I was thrilled to find this one on NetGalley: A Matter of Life and Death–a innocent man is framed but expertly. Robin’s problem is how to prove it –received free from NetGalley in return for an honest review –a note about my reviews: … Continue reading
Indie authors are the biggest secret in literature. If you haven’t stasrted reading this group of authors, you are missing out. Here are three more that I loved: Snow White and the Civil War–Part 2–clever take on this popular fairy tale in the best of the fractured fairy tale tradition Myth and Magic–can myth, magic … Continue reading
I’m so excited to be part of Darlene Fosters launch of her eleventh Amanda book–Amanda in Malta: The Sleeping Lady. This is a wonderful series that take kids all over the world to not only solve mysteries but visit some of the planet’s exquisite sights. Before we get to my review of this book (spoiler: … Continue reading
Other than Westerns, one of my favorite genres includes dogs–as intelligent human companions, devoted and loyal to human partners who feel the same. Here are three favorites: Notes from a Small Dog–from the dog’s perspective; delightful vignettes from Small Dog’s life Leave No Trace–no better partner for this FBI agent than her working dog, Hawk … Continue reading
I am so excited to introduce you to one of the freshest of the new children’s books, this from Miriam Hurdle. It’s her debut children’s novel (she has a poetry book out already) but after reading it, I’m sure it won’t be her last. I welcome Miriam to my blog and am honored to be … Continue reading
I’ve read a lot of Jacquie Biggar’s stories. They’re always fast-moving with engaging characters and just enough romance to make me hopeful. Her latest–The SEAL’s Temptation–is no exception. The SEAL’s Temptation Wounded Hearts Book 7 by Jacquie Biggar Genre: Romantic Suspense DEA Agent Maggie Holt knows about Hell… After eighteen months undercover in a Mexican … Continue reading
