January Wrapup

  
12 Physical Books and 4 Ebooks

Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister 🌟🌟🌟 (Thriller) 
Magician of Light by J Fremont 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Fantasy) 
One Little Lie by EJ Towler 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Thriller) 
When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole 🌟🌟🌟 (Thriller) 
A Life Renewed by Olivia Rae 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Historical Fiction) 
The Secret Society of Salzburg by Renee Ryan 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Historical Fiction) 
The Sweet Life by Suzanne Woods Fisher 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Contemporary) 
Wind by Ellen Dee Davidson 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (YA, Fantasy) 
Shadow Valley by Nik Xander Wolf 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Thriller) 
The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Classic) 
Never Leave Me by Jody Hedlund 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Sci-Fi, Time Travel) 
Smugglers in Amish Country by Debby Guisti 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Mystery) 
Wylder Times by Pam Binder 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Western) 
Darkborn Messiah by Tyler Nomax 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Fantasy) 
Winter's Reckoning by Adele Holmes, MD 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Historical Fiction) 
Images by Lauri Broadbent 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Mystery) 

Review for Images by Lauri Broadbent

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Bookinfluencers and The Wild Rose Press for sending me this FREE ARC COPY to promote and review as part of a paid promotion last year!!  

This was my first time reading a book by Lauri so i wasnt sure what to expect especially since this was only my 2nd time reading a Medical Mystery Novel but i have to say i enjoyed this one alot. 

The Characters were interesting to read about. Michael was definately my favorite especially how thankful he was after his donor surgery even tho the donor turned into a not so nice person. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in the book with the characters. 

Overall a Good Medical Mystery!! I do wish this was part of a series just to see how Michael, Elliott and Catherine are doing now but i do want to read more by Lauri in the future!!

Review for Winter's Reckoning by Adele Holmes, MD

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Librarything and SheWritesPress for picking me to win this FREE ARC COPY in a giveaway on Librarything Website last year!! 

This was my first time reading a book by Adele Holmes MD so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed reading this one especially since it was mainly about Natural Remedies to help heal diseases and illnesses long before Medication came to be. 

The Characters were so interesting and enjoyable to read about. Maddie was definately my favorite mainly because of her determination to show people how Natural Herbs help with illnesses and diseases. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Jamesville, near The Southern Appalachian Mountains, 1917 especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Good Historical Fiction Novel about a Herbalist Healer who is devoted to healing a town of many illnesses despite what people say about her!! Can't wait to read more by Adele in the future!!

Review for Darkborn Messiah by Tyler Nomax

   
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Book Influencers and Tyler Nomax for sending me this FREE E-ARC COPY to promote and review for them as part of the Paid Promotion this week. 

This was my first time reading a book by Tyler even tho this is his DEBUT NOVEL so i wasnt sure what to expect but so many topics mentioned in this book drew my interest but also made it hard to pick my favorite part, quote etc in this book since i enjoyed so many parts of it. 

The Characters were so enjoyed to read about. I can't pick just one favorite character since i enjoyed all the characters. 

The Setting was so beautifully describe which made me feel like i was actually in the book while reading, especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Good Fantasy Thriller Novel!! I do wish it was part of a series but will check out more books by Tyler in the near future!!

Review for Wylder Times by Pam Binder

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Book Influencers and The Wild Rose Press for sending me this FREE ARC COPY to promote and review for them as part of a paid promotion a few months ago!! 

This was my first time reading a Western Novel so i wasnt sure what to expect or if i'd like it but surprisingly i enjoyed it more then i thought it would. 

The Characters were so enjoyable and interesting to read about. Vanessa and Douglas Eagle Greyeyes were definately my favorites. 

The Setting was so beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Wyoming while reading, especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Good Western mixed with Supernatural!!  I do wish this was part of a series but i will be reading more by Pam in the near future!!

Review for Smugglers in Amish Country by Debby Giusti

   
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a Love Inspired Amish Mystery by Debby Giusti so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say it was a pretty decent one. 

The Characters were interesting and intriguing to read about. Sadly none of the characters were my favorites. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Northern Georgia while reading especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Good Love Inspired Amish Mystery!! Can't wait to read more by Debby in the future!!

Review for Never Leave Me (Waters of Time #2) by Jody Hedlund

   
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Revell for sending me this FREE ARC COPY to review for them last year!! 

This was only the 2nd Book in this Sci-Fi Time Travel Series by Jody Hedlund but i have to say this is MY FAVORITE Sci-Fi Series of all time. 

The Characters are so fun and interesting to read about. Ellen is definately my favorite mainly because of her determination to find out why Holy Water killed her father as she travels back in time to find out why. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was in The Middle Ages with Ellen, especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall Another Phenomenal Book in this Sci-Fi, Time Travel Series!! Can't wait to read Book 3 soon!!

Review for The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a book by F Scott Fitzgerald so i wasnt sure what to expect especially since the reviews over the years are very up and down but i have to say i did enjoy it even tho the first few chapters came off as repetitive but overall the connection for the story comes together beautifully. 

The Characters were very enjoyable and entertaining to read about. Daisy was definately my favorite with her determination to stay grounded and go after what she believes in. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was in 1920s NYC while reading especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Good Classic Novel about Life in 1920s NYC. Can't wait to read the other 3 books by F Scott Fitzgerald very soon!!

Review for Shadow Valley by Nik Xandir Wolf

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Bookinfluencers and Nik Xandir Wolf for sending me a FREE E-ARC COPY to review for them a few months ago as part of a paid promotion campaign. I meant to get to this sooner but time got away but im glad i finally read it and i have to say being my first Beach Thriller i really enjoyed this one. 

The Characters were very interesting and enjoyable to read about. It was hard to pick just one as my favorite since all the characters drew my interest. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in the book with the characters. 

Overall a Phenomenal Beach Thriller!! Can't wait to read more by Nik in the future!!

BOOK TOUR REVIEW for Wind by Ellen Dee Davidson

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to travellingpagestours and Ellen Dee Davidson for my FREE ARC COPY  to review for them for their Book Tour this week. 

This was my first time reading a book by Ellen so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i loved every minute of this book. It reminded me alot of Bridge to Terabitha meets Alice in Wonderland and The Muppets all rolled into one. 

The Characters were so enjoyable and entertaining to read about. Katie and Za were definately my favorites. 

The Setting was so beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in the book with the characters the whole time. 

Overall a Good High Fantasy Novel for all ages to read!! Can't wait to read more by Ellen in the future!!

Review for The Sweet Life by Suzanne Woods Fisher, (Cape Cod Creamery #1)

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Revell for sending me this FREE ARC COPY  to review for them earlier this year!! 

This was only the 2nd Contemporary Series ive read by Suzanne and i have to say this is definately a favorite of mine even tho its only Book 1 but could really connect with the storyline and characters. 

The Characters were very enjoyable and entertaining to read about. Dawn was definately my favorite. I could really connect with her character especially since May Dad's been gone for 14 months and how Dawn's Grief is explained exactly how ive been feeling the past 14 months. 

The Setting was beautifully described  which made me feel like i was actually in Cape Cod especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Phenomenal Book 1 in this Series about Mother and Daughter going on a "Spur-of-the-moment" Vacation turned into a life changing adventure together by opening a Creamery together!! 

Can't wait to read Book 2 when it comes out this year!!

Review for The Secret Society of Salzburg by Renee Ryan

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which i received from the publisher. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. 

Thank you to Harlequin and Just Read Publicity Tours for sending me this FREE ARC COPY  to review for The Book Tour earlier this week. This was my first time reading a book by Renee Ryan so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i did love this one very much more then i thought i would. 

The Characters were very interesting and enjoyable to read about. Elsa and Hattie were definately my favorites with their determination to help Jews get out of England and back to their homeland. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1934-1943 London England especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Phenomenally Hearttugging Historical Fiction WW2 Novel!! Can't wait to read more by Renee in the very near future!!

Review for "A Life Renewed" by Olivia Rae

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which i received from the author. All Views expressed are only my honest opinions. 

Thank you to Olivia Rae and JustRead Publicity Book Tours for sending me this FREE ARC COPY last month as part of their book tour this week. 

This was my first time reading a book by Olivia Rae so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i loved this one so much gave me ACOTR Vibes from the very beginning. 

The Characters were so interesting and lovely to read about. Lady Jane and Asher Hayes were definately my favorites even tho it took me awhile to start liking Asher. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1554 London, England especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Wonderfully Phenomenal Book 1 in this Historical Romance Series about Secrets of The Queens!! Can't wait to read Book 2 very soon!!

Review for When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole

  
Rating: 3 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a book by Alyssa Cole so i wasnt what to expect tho i did expect to like it since it was listed as a Thriller but sadly i felt disappointed cause this WAS NOT a Thriller at all just a Mystery. 

The Characters were Okay but not very likeable cause of how they acted toward certain neighbors. Kimm was my favorite for speaking up and saying that ALL Neighborhoods are bad not just certain ones. 

The Setting was OK but not very informative since the story kept consentrating more on Race then it did the sotryline. 

Overall an OK Thriller but not what i expected!! I'll probably read more by Alyssa in the future but i hope all her books arent like this one was. 

Review for One Little Lie by EJ Towler

   
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to The Wild Rose Press and Book Influenncers for picking me to Participate in this Paid Promotion for this book by EJ Towler. 

This was my first time reading a book by this author so i wasnt sure what to expect especially since this was my first time reading a True Crime Fiction Novel. 

The Characters were very interesting to read about. JD was definately my favorite. I loved how determined she was to find out what secrets and lies her fiance was hiding while investigating the case against him. 

The Setting was enjoyable to read about. I would of liked it to be more descriptive but overall a good setting for this True Crime Fiction Novel. 

Overall a Good True Crime Novel about an Attorney who is handed a murder case involving her fiance!! 

I do wish this was part of a series to see where JD is now and how she's doing after this case's outcome but i can't wait to read more by EJ in the future!! 

Review for Magician of Light by J. Fremont

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Books Forward for picking me to read and review this FREE E-ARC COPY for them last year as part of their review crew!! I meant to read this sooner but wasnt able to get to it til recently. 

This was my first time reading a book by J Fremont and i have to say i loved the way she wrote and told this story about an Apprentice turned Painter. The Characters were so fun and interesting to read about. I can't pick who my favorite was because i truly enjoyed learning about all the characters throughout the story. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in the book while reading. 

Overall a Good Historical Fiction/Fantasy Novel about an Apprentice turned Painter!! Can't wait to read more by J Fremont in the future!! 

Review for Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister

  
Rating: 3.5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to my Facebook Friend Sami for gifting me this book for Christmas last month. This was my first time reading a book by Gillian McAllister so i wasnt sure  what to expect but i have to say for the most part i did enjoy it. 

The Characters were OK but none of them were my favorites mainly because the same day kept being relived over and over again so to me The Characters never really changed. 

The Setting was OK but wasnt very informative at WHERE the book was set. 

Overall it was an OK Thriller considering this was my first time reading a Novel by this author. I do wish  Chapter 4 hadnt repeated 3 times that the main character was watching Grey's Anatomy, cause after the first 2 mentions of it i understood what show she was watching which is one of the 3 reasons i rated this 3.5 Stars!! 

I will read more by Gillian in the future but i hope all her books arent like this one was. 

Hello 2023!!

 Happy New Year and Hello 2023!! 
  Hope December and the last 4 weeks of 2022 were good to you!! For me it was OK but could of been better since my Anxiety crept up on me and i ended up having a Panic Attack while Christmas Shopping for my Mom the week of Christmas Eve which is why i didnt keep up with posts on here the last 11 days of the month/ year. 

My schedule for Blogging will be changing abit with designated Post Days with the following: 
Saturdays and Sundays- Self-care Days where i'll post what im reading, doing etc for Self-Care. 
Mondays- Quote days where i'll share a favorite book quote i read over the weekend in the current book im reading. 
Tuesdays- Tea Days where i'll share what Tea im drinking and what benefits it gives my body. 
Wednesdays- Wick Days and Win Day where i'll show you what Candles ive been burning to help my Reading Mood and if i get win Books on that day i'll post those pics on here.
Thursdays- Review Days of any books ive read that week. 
Fridays- Free Days where i'll post whatever im doing or reading related to Books. 

I hope you all will enjoy these designated days, Now onto My January TBR... 

This month even tho some arent pictured below i'll be mainly reading ebooks and Debut Novels inbetween doing New Year New Reader Challenge. Where You all who are friends with me or follow me on Instagram and Facebook will help me pick my next reads where i'll post POLLS to my stories and you vote for what prompt and book i'll be reading. 

Who's excited to see my First Read of 2023 later this month?! Hint: Its the biggest book pictured below :) 

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below and Let me know what you'll be reading this month!!