Review: Sweep of the Blade

Sweep of the Blade by Ilona Andrews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this series! I was not sure about the book at first, I love Dina and knew I was going to miss the Inn but this book more than delivered. Maud and Arland are wonderful, Helen is a treat! Maud is as strong of a character as Dina if not stronger and joy to read. And the best part, it looks like more books are in the works! Can't wait!!!!!!

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Review: Justified

Justified by Jay Crownover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was given this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. 5+++ stars for me! There are very few Jay Crownover books that I don't love but this book was over the top for me in the best way. I was instantly connected to both Case and Aspen and I felt for both of them. This is an incredible story with a past that makes you weep for Case and a future that makes you cheer for everyone. It is so much more than a romance and the plot is just amazing and will keep you guessing. There are very few books these days and I am dying to get back to and this was one of them.

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Review: Just My Type

Just My Type by Tara Sivec
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I think I liked this one better than the first! Go read it! Enough said!

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Review: Kickin' It

Kickin' It by Rachel Van Dyken
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was given this book in exchange for an honest review. I love Rachel's books and this is no exception. The relationship with all of the characters is perfect, I love snark and great banter and this book has it in spades Matt and Parker are great together. Were there any surprises in the book, no. Could you tell where things were going from the beginning? yes But the getting there is wonderful and so worth it.

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Review: What a Difference a Duke Makes

What a Difference a Duke Makes by Lenora Bell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book, it sweet and funny and the characters are strong. It was a wonderful read from beginning to end. Lenora Bell is officially on my auto buy list! Can't wait for the next in the series I can already tell it will be great!

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Review: Double Down

Double Down by Alessandra Torre
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A fabulous ending to a very exciting series it kept me turning pages faster then I have in a long time. An excellent read!

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Review: The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane

The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An excellent read that is intelligently written. A great mix of history with a touch of magic. If you are a fan of A Discovery of Witches this is a book you will really enjoy.

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Review: Magic Strikes

Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I will be honest it has taken me a while to warm to this series and it is all on me. The characters have been great from the beginning strong, snarky and fun but I don't enjoy dystopian stories much and the first 2 books were a bit too dystopian for me but now that the world has been built and I can sit back and enjoy ( love ) the story. This is a wonderful urban fantasy series with more great books to come.

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Review: Dirty Exes

Dirty Exes by Rachel Van Dyken
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really really liked this book! Lots of fun snark, smart characters and the drama was fun but not crazy. I loved everyone ( except Vanessa of course) and was routing for everyone too. Can't wait for the next book so they all have their HEA!


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Review: Claiming Jade

Claiming Jade by Teresa Gabelman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book and I hope it will be part of a series but I wanted more ( please take that as a compliment) I wanted more world building, more background on the paranormals and how then fit into "our world" I would love a prequel novella to answer some of the questions and I hope this book becomes part of a series.

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Review: In Bed with the Beast

In Bed with the Beast by Tara Sivec
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really cute and interesting spin on the Beauty and the Beast tale. Belle is a sweet heart and the "beast" is anything but. It is funny and sweet and a little bit sexy too. Tara's books are always a fun read and this one does not disappoint. And as always there are a few laugh out loud moments too!

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Review: Too Wilde to Wed

Too Wilde to Wed by Eloisa James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have to say I enjoyed this story much more then the first book in this series. I found the character in the first book fun but I did not find them as believable. I especially did not like North or Diana then but now I know why! We were not seeing the real people then and once we did they were better then I could have expected. It is a sweet read with a lot a heart.

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Review: The Legend of the Bloodstone

The Legend of the Bloodstone by E.B. Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 Stars It is a good story very fast based but I never quite connected with the characters until closer to the end of the book. I think I would have liked it more if I know more about Maggie in the real time either before the Time Walked or during her time back. But I did enjoy it and I will read more by E.B. Brown in the future.

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Review: Fighting for Everything

Fighting for Everything by Laura Kaye
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I fell and felt for both of these characters right away. Laura Kaye has an amazing talent of being able to bring you into a characters life and fell everything for them. You are pulling for them, crying with the. It is just beautiful


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Review: Ain't She a Peach?

Ain't She a Peach? by Molly Harper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have not laughed so hard in a while and I am a regular reader of Molly Harpers books. This book is sweet and charming and you will have a smile while reading but there are a few parts that are full on laugh out loud funny!

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Review: Laird of the Black Isle

Laird of the Black Isle by Paula Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It was wonderful to be back in Paula Quinn's world again. This book was everything I wanted for this fabulous extended family and the fact that it has some Beauty and the Beast elements to it, intended or not made it that much sweeter.

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Review: Counting on a Countess

Counting on a Countess by Eva Leigh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have always loved Eva Leigh/Zoe Archer books and this one is no exception. Strong Women and supporting Men make a great romance in any time period. While this is a London Underground book I'm pretty sure there is crossover with the Wicked Quills of London Series too and I was very happy to see that too!

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Review: Sinner

Sinner by Sierra Simone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first Sierra Simone book and it will not be my last. This book was incredible, I was expecting a "bad boy" turned good book and I was not wrong but it was so much more. Sean has some very good and deep reason for being how he is but to follow his journey to get to a good place in his life is one of the most beautiful things I have seen written in a long time. Is the book sexy? Is it steamy? Does it push some boundaries? Yes it does; but is does it all in a beautiful and thought provoking way.

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Review: On Hart’s Boardwalk

On Hart’s Boardwalk by Samantha Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this story and it was a simply wonderful crossover. I will say the Prologue had me worried and as a none spoiler, spoiler; relax it will be ok. Samantha has never let us down and she did not this time. My only complaint is that I wish it was longer but that is really a compliment! Enjoy.

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The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes

The thrilling tale of Sherlock Holmes’ daughter and her companion Dr. John Watson Jr. as they investigate a murder at the highest levels of British society from the USA Today bestselling author.

1910. Joanna Blalock’s keen mind and incredible insight lead her to become a highly-skilled nurse, one of the few professions that allow her to use her finely-tuned brain. But when she and her ten-year-old son witness a man fall to his death, apparently by suicide, they are visited by the elderly Dr. John Watson and his charming, handsome son, Dr. John Watson Jr. Impressed by her forensic and deductive skills, they invite her to become the third member of their deductive team.

Caught up in a Holmesian mystery that spans from hidden treasure to the Second Afghan War of 1878-1880, Joanna and her companions must devise an ingenious plan to catch a murderer in the act while dodging familiar culprits, Scotland Yard, and members of the British aristocracy. Unbeknownst to her, Joanna harbors a mystery of her own. The product of a one-time assignation between the now dead Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler, the only woman to ever outwit the famous detective, Joanna has unwittingly inherited her parents’ deductive genius.

Fans of the Rizzoli and Isles series by Tess Gerritsen and the Stapleton and Montgyomery series by Robin Cook will enjoy this suspenseful story, full of excitement and intrigue.

MY THOUGHTS ON THE BOOK

 Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to review this book. 

  3.5 stars for me. If you are a fan of Sherlock Holmes and strong women characters you will enjoy this book. It is written is a very Watson style which was fun but at times I felt it was trying too hard to be a new Sherlock Holmes adventure. Over all I enjoyed it and would recommend it to Homes fans as a fun addition.