Spotlight Tour: The Annie Oakley Mysteries
  Join us for this tour from June 22 to July 10, 2020! Series Details: Book Title: The Annie Oakley Mystery Series by Kari BoveeCategory: Adult Fiction (18+), 83 to 332 pagesGenre: Historical MysteryPublisher: Bosque PublishingRelease dates:  Shoot Like a Girl (2019); Girl With a Gun (April 2020); Peccadillo at the Palace (April 2020); Folly at the Fair (June 2020)Tour dates: June 22 to July 10, 2020Content Rating: R for some swearing, violence, and matureRead More →
Book Review – Sister Dear: A Novel by Hannah Mary McKinnon
A Breathless Thriller Synopsis Beauty. Wealth. Success. She’s got it all. And it all should’ve been mine. When Eleanor Hardwicke’s beloved father dies, her world is further shattered by a gut-wrenching secret: the man she’s grieving isn’t really her dad. Eleanor was the product of an affair and her biological father is still out there, living blissfully with the family he chose. With her personal life spiraling, a desperate Eleanor seeks him out, leading herRead More →
Book Review – At Love’s Command by Karen Witemeyer
Book 1 Hanger’s Horsemen Series Synopsis Haunted by the horrors of war, ex-cavalry officer Matthew Hanger leads a band of mercenaries known as Hanger’s Horsemen who have become legends in 1890s Texas. They defend the innocent and obtain justice for the oppressed. But when a rustler’s bullet leaves one of them at death’s door, they’re the ones in need of saving. Dr. Josephine Burkett is used to men taking one look at her skirts and discountingRead More →
SPOTLIGHT TOUR: A Secret Life: Enduring and Triumphing Over OCD: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by James S. Juliana
Join us for this tour from June 15 to June 26, 2020! Book Details: Book Title: A Secret Life: Enduring and Triumphing Over OCD: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by James S. Juliana Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 176 pages Genre: Self-Help, Mental Health Publisher: Self-Published Release dates: October 2019 Tour dates: June 15 to June 26, 2020 Content Rating: PG. This self-help book deals with adult subject matter of mental illness. Book Description: Are you oneRead More →
Book Review: American Dreamer by Tim Tran (Tran Manh Khiem) with Tom Fields-Meyer
How I Escaped Communist Vietnam and Built a Successful Life in Amercica Review-Giveaway-Author Q&A Book Description: “American Dreamer” is an inspirational, first-hand account of the motivating power of an immigrant’s dream for a better life. From the rural Vietnam of Tim Tran’s childhood to his eventual escape to America and his rise as CFO of a multi-billion-dollar company, Tran’s memoir is a lesson in perseverance and ingenuity. After he initially left Vietnam in 1970 toRead More →
The Black Swan of Paris: A Novel by Karen Robards
Summer Reads Blog Tour Historical Fiction Prepare yourself for some great books this summer. So far I’ve read Red Sky Over Hawaii, The Black Swan of Paris, and in a short while I hope to finish my third book, The Woman before Wallis. Book Summary for The Black Swan of Paris For fans of The Alice Network and The Lost Girls of Paris comes a thrilling standalone by New York Times bestselling author Karen RobardsRead More →
Book Review – The Finders: A Mystery by Jeffrey B. Burton
A Mace Reid Mystery, #1 Synopsis Jeffrey B. Burton’s The Finders marks the beginning of a fast-paced new mystery series featuring a heroic golden retriever cadaver dog named Vira and her handler, Mason Reid. Mason “Mace” Reid lives on the outskirts of Chicago and specializes in human remains detection. He trains dogs to hunt for the dead. Reid’s coming off a taxing year—mourning the death of a beloved springer spaniel as well as the dissolution of hisRead More →
Book Review – The Stepmom Shake-Up by Niki Lenz
Grace and Her Dad are the Perfect Team Just Ask Grace! Synopsis After Grace’s mom died, she and her dad grew extra close. They have special nicknames and are always busy with new projects–like building a puppy condo for their dog, Potus–and they love learning random facts about US presidents. Grace thinks her little family of two is perfect. Then some committee members at church suggest it’s time for Dad to start dating again. AndRead More →
Book Review – Red Sky Over Hawaii A Novel by Sara Ackerman
Synopsis Inspired by real places and events of WWII, Red Sky Over Hawaii immerses the reader in a time of American history full of suspicion and peril in this lush and poignant tale about the indisputable power of doing the right thing against all odds. The attack on Pearl Harbor changes everything for Lana Hitchcock. Arriving home on the Big Island too late to reconcile with her estranged father, she is left alone to untangle the cluesRead More →
Book Review – ArchiTek by Dominique Ehrhard
You’ll Love What You Find Inside! From The Publisher An introduction to architectural creation, the 95 precut cardboard elements in this book can be combined in an infinite variety of ways to build all sorts of fantastical structures. Follow the full-color idea diagrams to create more than 20 unique projects, then disassemble them and try something different. Developing direction-following skills and 3-D creativity, this kit allows young architects to both learn traditional design rules andRead More →
Book Review – Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey by Abigail Wilson
A Story That Will Draw You In Almost Immediately Description When the widowed Lord Torrington agreed to spy for the crown, he never planned to impersonate a highwayman, let alone rob the wrong carriage. Stranded on the road with an unconscious young woman, he is forced to propose marriage to protect his identity and her reputation, as well as his dangerous mission. Trapped not only by her duty to her country but also by herRead More →
Audio Review – This is How I Lied by Heather Gudenkauf
Book Blurb Everyone has a secret they’ll do anything to hide… Twenty-five years ago, the body of sixteen-year-old Eve Knox was found in the caves near her home in small-town Grotto, Iowa—discovered by her best friend, Maggie, and her sister, Nola. There were a handful of suspects, including her boyfriend, Nick, but without sufficient evidence the case ultimately went cold. For decades Maggie was haunted by Eve’s death and that horrible night. Now a detectiveRead More →
Book Review – A Single Spark by Judith Miller
The Civil War Espionage and Treason A Little About the Book The more I read historical fiction, the more I’m discovering how much I like it. Some recent books that I feel in love with are The House at the End of the Moor, The Lost Orphan, and The Land Beneath Us. Well, goodness, now I’m having a hard time finding a stopping place. I could go on and on listing the great books thatRead More →
Book Review – What We Forgot to Bury by Marin Montgomery
Keep Your Eyes Open For Possible Lies This is the type of psychological thriller that I love to run across. Elizabeth Loughlin is a 17-year-old whose father has been in prison for the last 10 years. While many of the details only unravel as the story is told, we assume that her father blames Charlotte Coburn for his being there. And we do know he is asking his daughter Elizabeth to help prove his innocence.Read More →
Book Review – Do Penguins Have Pediatricians? by Patrick O’Donnell
Silly Story To Ease Fears of White Coat Visits Book Blurb On the way to a doctor checkup, a young child asks an important question: Do animals that live in really cold places ever get sick? From the same author as Did Dinosaurs Have Dentists?, this picture book uses Arctic and Antarctic creatures to lessen anxiety about the doctor. Can penguins catch pneumonia? Can a caribou get chicken pox? By introducing ailments through charmingly drawn animals,Read More →
Book Review – Standoff by Patricia Bradley
Natchez Trace Park Rangers New Series Book #1 Description The Natchez Trace National Parkway stretches 444 miles from Nashville to Natchez, the oldest town on the Mississippi River. It’s the perfect road for a relaxed pleasure drive. Unfortunately for park ranger Luke Fereday, lately it’s being used to move drugs. Sent to Natchez to infiltrate the organization at the center of the drug ring, Luke arrives too late to a stakeout and discovers the bodyRead More →
Book Review – Finding Peace in Wishing Bridge by Ruth Logan Herne
Welcome To Wishing Bridge To be honest, I wasn’t aware that this was the third book in a series, but after starting it and wondering about the various characters, I backed up and started listening to Welcome to Wishing Bridge. The audiobook made housework, cooking, and completing the book much easier. And I wasn’t sorry that I learned a little more about the characters. The town of Wishing Bridge is filled with a cast ofRead More →
#Review – The Swap by Robyn Harding
Manipulation and Dependency At it’s Best . . . Or Worst! What To Expect If you’re looking for a page-turner, this would be the book to pick up. If you’re looking for dysfunctional people, yep, reach for this book. If you’re hoping to ignore non-fun activities (such as housework), start reading The Swap. This story of manipulation, obsession, and dependency will have you turning pages almost immediately. You might also be saying, “What? Where isRead More →
Book Review – Treasure in the Trunk by Linda MacRitchie Graf
– A Wordless Picture Book – Book Blurb Stuck inside on a rainy day, two siblings and their beloved Boston Terrier learn about the wonders of exploration as they journey upstairs into a gloomy attic. Follow this intrepid trio as they discover an old trunk and the remarkable treasure hidden inside, and enjoy an interactive storytelling experience perfect for multilingual families and classrooms. Details Title: Treasure in the Trunk Author/Illustrator: Linda MacRitchie Graf Publisher: CityRead More →
Book Review – America’s Flag Story by Karen S. Robbins
– An Introduction to the Flag – Book Blurb The American flag waves in reverence for many—for the immigrants who came and built a nation with hard work and ingenuity and for all who continue to defend and serve our nation. The verse and artwork resonate with the symbolism that represents the very characteristics of our nation and offers young readers a clear understanding of how one part of our country says so much. TheRead More →