Nicole and the Unending TBR

I think this book is my favorite so far in the series! Why? Marriage of convenience  baby! There are not a lot of MOC stories in the contemporary genre and I always seem to love the few that come up. We had a tiny hint of something going on in Poppies life in Daisy's book and I was really looking forward to seeing what was up! I really love how each book is interconnected, but with a new view each time. At first I had a hard time accepting the reason behind the marriage but I really liked how it played out. I love stories that go "beyond the I do". I loved the building chemistry between the two main characters and the way that they overcame their insecurities from each of their pasts. My only complaint is that I wished that I could have seen more of their interactions, I enjoy seeing them together so much, I could have done with more. I was a bit annoyed with Harrison for considering going against his word, but I loved the nature and the message of the resolution. I love ...

I really loved this book! I read the prequel novella last year, then preordered the first novel..... and then shelved it until now! I am so glad I got to it! I really enjoyed how this author writes small town life, I enjoyed the setting and how the pacing of the story flowed. I really liked how the characters are shown how their actions and evasions have harmed their relationships.  I really liked how in a town named Heritage there are four characters that are struggling with their own heritage. They are struggling against their pasts and uncertain about their future. I loved the way the author shows that the attempts to avoid conflict or communication only create more obstacles to their lives. It is a reminder that we need to be open and honest with those close to us. I loved the representation of a child who grew up in foster care and how that affects his identity. I loved the message that came out of the story of how we are not defined by the actions of our parents and we all ha...

A perfect read for the beach or if you need to escape to the beach from the comfort of your home! This book had a very sweet tale of the broody/stormy type meets the sunshine/fun person. It took me a bit to get into the flow of T.I. Lowe's writing style, and when I did I enjoyed the story. Though I didn't connect with the characters right away, they grew on me and I loved seeing this story play out. Very sweet!

Once again Ronie delivers a high action, intense, complex, brilliant military thriller. I loved this book way more than Raptor(that one felt with a really heavy thing that happened). I loved the way the sparks fly between Hawk and Fekiria . I am always a fan of the enemies to lovers trope!  I would have loved to see more of their interactions but with so much happening in this story I can't always get what I want. I really got into this book, I ordered the third in the series while I was only a few hours into reading. So much that I didn't understand in Raptor 6, I get now!  Ronie Kendig has this phenomenal way of capturing the grit and honor of our armed forces. She writes some of the best warrior heroes that I have ever read. She makes them human, battling their own struggles, and yet brings out the hero, and showcases their selfless loyalty.  She writes rapid scenes that demand you hang on for a wild ride, don't blink, you might miss something! Amazing.  I loved t...

Full of small town charm and the struggles of never leaving your small town. This book was well written and I appreciate how it explored the different types of survivors guilt. I did want a bit more of the romance developed but that might just be me. Very charming, yet with depth

Okay, wow. I tell myself that I don't really love fantasy, and once again that changes when I pick up a Morgan Busse book! I absolutely loved her Ravenwood saga and I might have been sucked into this steampunk fantasy even faster! I loved how she creates her characters, how she builds her worlds, how she challenges her readers and her characters. For me it's all about great characters, I find that when I'm drawn to and root for these fictional people, it almost doesn't matter what world they live in. Kat and Steven are imperfect, flawed wounded people that are caught in a epic fight that has you asking "is there a cure for a wounded soul?" I especially love how Busse intricately weaves a deep and powerful message into her story. She uses fantasy to explore the profound questions of our life. She reveals darkness that hides in our reality. This story is fast paced and complex,  I loved it! Picking up right were Tainted left off, Awakened takes you on the final ...

This book took me on an unforgettable journey into ancient Egypt! I felt as if I was fully immersed it the culture and intrigue of the time. This book covers years of time surrounding a character we don't know much about. I usually don't get into books that cover such a span of time. I don't think I connected fully with the main character's perspective at times, but it was a very well written book. It is really a n amazing look into the Egyptian culture and I learned so much from this book. There were parts that I thought were a bit convenient for the plot just to wrap the story up and then the author mentioned the Bible verse for her reference and I was blown away with a detail that I had never noticed before! Seriously, I was taken by surprise! I love it when that happens!

Give me alllllll the seafaring adventures please! Put just about any story aboard a gallant ship and I am already halfway in love. I am really growing to love the split time genre, at least as far as a handful of authors are concerned, Sarah Monzon is definitely one of them! This book has great tension throughout the story and a great redemptive character development. I loved the banter and sparks between the two main characters, and the story of redemption. I enjoyed the flow of the story, the romance, the history woven into the present.  Such a fun read, perfect for summer.

Okay, I am a huge fan of this series! I have been a fan of Jody Hedlund for years and I have loved most of the books that I have read by her.  This series is fantastic! I loved the way she incorporates just enough history to make you feel like you are learning something about the setting, but not so much that you feel like you are reading a textbook. And the way she incorporates romance......swooooon! Abe and Zoe's story was so good, it was sweet, it was complex and they just meshed so well together as a couple, they had their obstacles and failings, but I was just rooting for them the whole time! Abe is a more reserved hero (especially in comparison to Pete), and I loved how Zoe had a way of drawing him out and encouraged him to stand up for himself. I really liked the way that their relationship developed, they started on rocky ground but I really liked that you could see them working together as a team. I liked that it wasn't only physical attraction that drew them together ...

This book had been sitting in my TBR for a ridiculous amount of time and I am so glad I got around to reading it.  Lorie Benton paints a very vivid picture with words. It is if you can smell the trees an earth as you are reading. In the start of the story we see Clair facing a horrible sequence of events and then her drive to keep hold of that what remains. Jeremiah comes into the scene and is willing to help her search for her missing son.  I really appreciated the attention to detail that this author portrays the frontier life with. She doesn't gloss over the gritty truth, and let's you see the issues from both perspectives. This book definitely took me on a real journey. The romance junkie in me wished for a bit more on the romance side of the story. A book I would recommend for someone who wants to be absorbed into a historical journey through the frontier life.

All the feels, all over again, read this the second time!  This book is such a beautiful work of fiction! The prologue itself sets the stage for a story that lives deep in the heart after the last page. I loved the message of waiting on God's direction, even when it's hard to know what He is doing. I loved how this book was both light and deep, it explores real pain, real struggles and a really good message. I adore Kate and Matt, they are opposite in some ways and I just adored seeing them grow over the span of the story.