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Listen to Your Heart by Fern Michaels
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
Even tho this was The 4th Novel ive read by Fern Michaels but i have to say this one is My 2nd Favorite by her compared to "To Have and To Hold" being My First.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Josie was definately my favorite especially because of how determined and spunky she is.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in New Orleans while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Good Contemporary Novel!! Can't wait to read more by Fern in the future!!
Review:
Even tho this was The 4th Novel ive read by Fern Michaels but i have to say this one is My 2nd Favorite by her compared to "To Have and To Hold" being My First.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Josie was definately my favorite especially because of how determined and spunky she is.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in New Orleans while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Good Contemporary Novel!! Can't wait to read more by Fern in the future!!
Roses in December: Hamilton Place, Book II by Mark A. Gibson, Mark A. Gibson
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
Thank you to Mark A Gibson for sending me this FREE Physical Copy to Promote and Review for him as part of The Book Tour hosted by Bookinfluencers.com this month.
Even tho this was only the 2nd Novel ive read in this series i have to say im really enjoying this series so far even tho this one had more sadness in it then i expected but overall a Well Written Book 2 in this Historical Fiction Series.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. I still feel for The Hamilton Family especially after reading this book.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1967 Vietnam and 1968 to 2022 South Carolina while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall Another Good Book in this Historical Fiction Novel!! Can't wait to read more by Mark in the future!!
Review:
Thank you to Mark A Gibson for sending me this FREE Physical Copy to Promote and Review for him as part of The Book Tour hosted by Bookinfluencers.com this month.
Even tho this was only the 2nd Novel ive read in this series i have to say im really enjoying this series so far even tho this one had more sadness in it then i expected but overall a Well Written Book 2 in this Historical Fiction Series.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. I still feel for The Hamilton Family especially after reading this book.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1967 Vietnam and 1968 to 2022 South Carolina while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall Another Good Book in this Historical Fiction Novel!! Can't wait to read more by Mark in the future!!
Redwood Bend by Robyn Carr
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
Even tho this was only the 3rd Novel ive read in this series and by Robyn Carr, I have to say this one is another favorite of mine.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Katie and Dylan were definately my favorites. I couldnt stop shipping them throughout the book.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Virgin River while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall Another Good Book in this Contemporary Romance Series!! Can't wait to read more by Robyn in the future!!
Review:
Even tho this was only the 3rd Novel ive read in this series and by Robyn Carr, I have to say this one is another favorite of mine.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Katie and Dylan were definately my favorites. I couldnt stop shipping them throughout the book.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Virgin River while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall Another Good Book in this Contemporary Romance Series!! Can't wait to read more by Robyn in the future!!
Sunday at the Sunflower Inn by Jodi Thomas
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
Even tho this was only the 3rd Novel ive read by Jodi Thomas but i have to say i think she's My GO TO Contemporary Fiction Author since i seem to really emmerse myself into her books.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Jam, Tucson, Winston and Lilly seemed to be my favorites because i love how they were all connected to each other especially with their backstories.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Houston Texas while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall Another Good Book in this Contemporary Romance Series!! Can't wait to read more by Jodi in the future!!
Review:
Even tho this was only the 3rd Novel ive read by Jodi Thomas but i have to say i think she's My GO TO Contemporary Fiction Author since i seem to really emmerse myself into her books.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Jam, Tucson, Winston and Lilly seemed to be my favorites because i love how they were all connected to each other especially with their backstories.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Houston Texas while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall Another Good Book in this Contemporary Romance Series!! Can't wait to read more by Jodi in the future!!
The Marriage Game by Fern Michaels
adventurous
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Rating: 4 Stars!!
Review:
This book was VERY Hard to settle on a definate Rating since i had a few issues with it wish i'll explain more below BUT To be fair, Fern Michaels's Books are always a Miss for me with only 1 that ive really enjoyed.
As i began this book i didnt expect The Twist to happen at the beginning of the book which for me i think took away My Excitement to fully enjoy this book which is why i had to knock off 1 and a half points from this rating.
Why start a book off with Newlyweds get Home from Their Honeymoon and The Bride finds ALREADY SIGNED Divorce Papers from her Husband?! Like who in their right mind does that?!
I feel like that SHOULDNT of been revealed til THE MIDDLE of the book which made this book feel VERY RUSHED.
The Characters were fun and enjoyed to read about. Samantha was definately my favorite with her determination to find out WHY he Husband filed for Divorce. Like if it were me i'd want to find out to cause i dont get why someone would do that.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in California while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall an OK Contemporary Romance but could of been better. I will read more by Fern in the future but i hope her other books arent like this one was.
Review:
This book was VERY Hard to settle on a definate Rating since i had a few issues with it wish i'll explain more below BUT To be fair, Fern Michaels's Books are always a Miss for me with only 1 that ive really enjoyed.
As i began this book i didnt expect The Twist to happen at the beginning of the book which for me i think took away My Excitement to fully enjoy this book which is why i had to knock off 1 and a half points from this rating.
Why start a book off with Newlyweds get Home from Their Honeymoon and The Bride finds ALREADY SIGNED Divorce Papers from her Husband?! Like who in their right mind does that?!
I feel like that SHOULDNT of been revealed til THE MIDDLE of the book which made this book feel VERY RUSHED.
The Characters were fun and enjoyed to read about. Samantha was definately my favorite with her determination to find out WHY he Husband filed for Divorce. Like if it were me i'd want to find out to cause i dont get why someone would do that.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in California while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall an OK Contemporary Romance but could of been better. I will read more by Fern in the future but i hope her other books arent like this one was.
Courting Caleb by Kelly Long
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
This was only the 2nd Novel ive read in this series and by Kelly Long so i kind of knew what to expect even tho Kelly is still a NEW TO ME Author.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Abigail, Caleb and Phillip were definatly my favorites.
In the beginning i shipped Abigail and Phillip UNTIL he got in Caleb's face then my opinion of him changed and i started to like Abby with Caleb more so by the end of this book i was happy with who Abby chose and felt said person was right for her.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Blackberry Falls PA especially when the scenery was described.
Overall Another Good Book in this Amish Fiction Romance Series!! Can't wait to read more by Kelly in the future!!
Review:
This was only the 2nd Novel ive read in this series and by Kelly Long so i kind of knew what to expect even tho Kelly is still a NEW TO ME Author.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Abigail, Caleb and Phillip were definatly my favorites.
In the beginning i shipped Abigail and Phillip UNTIL he got in Caleb's face then my opinion of him changed and i started to like Abby with Caleb more so by the end of this book i was happy with who Abby chose and felt said person was right for her.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Blackberry Falls PA especially when the scenery was described.
Overall Another Good Book in this Amish Fiction Romance Series!! Can't wait to read more by Kelly in the future!!
Fever by Janet Gilsdorf
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
Thank you to Beaufort Books for sending me this FREE COMPLIMENTARY Hardcover Copy as part of their Influencer Program last year.
This was my first time reading a Novel by Janet Gilsdorf so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this one more then i thought i would.
The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. Sid and Raven were definately my favorites especially their friendship.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1984 Brazil while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall an Enjoyable Historical Fiction Novel. Can't wait to read more by Janet in the future!!
Review:
Thank you to Beaufort Books for sending me this FREE COMPLIMENTARY Hardcover Copy as part of their Influencer Program last year.
This was my first time reading a Novel by Janet Gilsdorf so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this one more then i thought i would.
The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. Sid and Raven were definately my favorites especially their friendship.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1984 Brazil while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall an Enjoyable Historical Fiction Novel. Can't wait to read more by Janet in the future!!
Hidden Summit by Robyn Carr
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
Even tho this was only the 3rd Novel ive read in this series and by Robyn Carr i have to say this one was my favorite by far.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about LOL at times even comical with their Drama.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Virgin River AND Sacremento California while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Well Written Book 15 in this series!! Can't wait to read more in this series and by Robyn in the future!!
Review:
Even tho this was only the 3rd Novel ive read in this series and by Robyn Carr i have to say this one was my favorite by far.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about LOL at times even comical with their Drama.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Virgin River AND Sacremento California while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Well Written Book 15 in this series!! Can't wait to read more in this series and by Robyn in the future!!
Born in Shame by Nora Roberts
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
Another Beautifully Written Book in this Ireland Series by Nora Roberts. I think this series is now a TOP 3 Favorite of mine by her.
The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. AGAIN i seemed to like ALL The Characters which made it hard to pick one as my favorite.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Ireland while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Wonderfully Written Book 3 in this Ireland Series!! Can't wait to read more by Nora in the future!!
Review:
Another Beautifully Written Book in this Ireland Series by Nora Roberts. I think this series is now a TOP 3 Favorite of mine by her.
The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. AGAIN i seemed to like ALL The Characters which made it hard to pick one as my favorite.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Ireland while reading especially when the scenery was described.
Overall a Wonderfully Written Book 3 in this Ireland Series!! Can't wait to read more by Nora in the future!!
The Englewood Medium: Shaken But Not Stirred by Lana McAra
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
This was only the 2nd Novel ive read by Lana McAra so i kind of knew what to expect.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Haley was definately my favorite because i LOVED her determination to find out why her Deceased Father is visiting her through her Psychic Abilities.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Englewood, Pennsylvania especially when the scenery was described.
I do wish this was part of a series cause i'd love to see what other Mysteries Haley would have to solve.
Overall a Good Mystery Novel!! Can't wait to read more by Lana in the future!!
Review:
This was only the 2nd Novel ive read by Lana McAra so i kind of knew what to expect.
The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Haley was definately my favorite because i LOVED her determination to find out why her Deceased Father is visiting her through her Psychic Abilities.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Englewood, Pennsylvania especially when the scenery was described.
I do wish this was part of a series cause i'd love to see what other Mysteries Haley would have to solve.
Overall a Good Mystery Novel!! Can't wait to read more by Lana in the future!!