June Wrapup

  
Another Good Reading Month with 15 Physical, 9 Ebooks, and 1 Audiobook. Im trying to get back into Audiobooks even tho its hard since im used to reading Physical and Ebooks. 
Most Read Genre this month was Contemporary which is normal for me since i usually try to read more Contemporary Novels in Summer. 
Airhead by Meg Cabot (Airhead #1) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- YA 
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- Thriller 
Secondhand Secrets by Angela Castillo 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Contemporary 
Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- Thriller 
If We're Being Honest by Cat Shook 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- Contemporary 
Little Woman by Louisa May Alcott 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- Classic, Reread 
Deep Fitness 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟-Non-Fiction 
The Yellow Room by Mary Roberts Rinehart 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- Mystery, Thriller, Reread 
Surrender Bay (Nantucket Love Story Series #1) by Denise Hunter 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- Contemporary 
Murder on Cape Cod (Cozy Capers Book Group Series #1) by Maddie Day 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- Cozy Mystery 
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Thriller 
Vivid  by Ashley Bustamante 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- YA 
Summer People by Elin Hilderbrand 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- Contemporary 
High Tide by Elin Hilderbrand 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- Contemporary 
Craving (Steel Brothers #1) by Helen Hardt 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- Erotica, Romance 
Radiant by Ashley Bustamante 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- YA 
Secrets of The Amish Diary by Rachael Phillips 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- Cozy Mystery 
The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- Historical Fiction 
Walking Disaster (Beautiful Disaster #2) by Jaime McGuire 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- Romance 
Looking for Leroy by Melody Carlson 🌟🌟🌟.5 - Contemporary 
The Summer Retreat (Moonlight Harbor Series #3) by Sheila Roberts 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- Contemporary 
To Kill a Mocking Girl by Harper Kincaid 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- Cozy Mystery 
Casalvento by Gudrun Cuillo 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Contemporary 
Kristy's Great Idea (The Babysitters Club Graphic Novel Series #1) by Raina Greimeier 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- Middle Grade 
The Honeycomb Diamond by Sara Stamford 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- Thriller 

Review for The Honeycomb Diamond by Sara Stamford

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Travelling Page Tours for picking me to participate in The Blog Tour before it got cancelled last year!! 

This was my first time reading a book by Sara so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i can now add her to My TOP 5 Favorite Thriller Authors List. I love how fast paced and on the edge of your seat twists were in this Novel. 

The Characters were so interesting and intriguing to read about. Margarita and Nina were definately my favorites. I was shocked at how everything Margarita went through just to stop the robbers from taking The Expensive Diamonds her late husband gifted her. 

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

Overall a Good Mystery Thriller!! Can't wait to read more by Sara in the future!!

Review for Kristy's Great idea (The Babysitter's Club Graphic Novel Series #1) by Raina Telegeimeier

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was only the 4th Graphic Novel ive read in the past 4 years so its safe to say im not a big Graphic Novel Reader. I picked this one cause i wanted to see if its just as good as The Book Series was in the 80s and 90s and i was right its just as good if not better then the Book Series. 

The Characters were so fun and enjoyable to read about. Kristy and Mary-Ann are definately my favorites since i could relate to them alot. 

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

Overall a Good Book 1 in this Graphic Novel Series!! Can't wait to read more by Raina in the future!!

Review for Casalvento by Gudrun Cuillo

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to BookishFirst for picking me to win this FREE ARC COPY in a Raffle on their website last month!! 

This was my first time reading a book by Gudrun Cuillo so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really loved and enjoyed this one so much. I think why i loved this one so much is because i rarely read books like this one where a Woman inherits Property from her Grandfather which had 2 Vineyards and 1 Winery on it. 

The Characters were so fun and interesting to read about. Erika, Pablo and Max were definately my favorites and i will admit i was rooting for Erika and Max throughout the book even tho the ending left me feeling disappointed about them. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was really in Italy while reading especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Good Contemporary Romance Book about A Woman who inherits Property from her Italian Grandfather after his passing!! Can't wait to read more by Gudrun in the future!!

Review for To Kill a Mocking Girl (Bookbinding Mystery #1) by Harper Kincaid

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a Cozy Mystery by Harper so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this one alot. It was more of a Cozy Read then it is a Mystery but i still loved it. 

The Characters were so fun and interesting to read about. I couldnt pick just one as my favorite since i seemed to like all the characters. 

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

Overall a Good Book 1 in this Library Mystery Series!! Can't wait to read more in this series and by Harper in the future!!

Review for The Summer Retreat (Moonlight Harbor #3) by Sheila Roberts

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Even tho this was only the 2nd Book ive read by Sheila, she's quickly becoming my Top 5 Favorite Christian Author of all time. 

The Characters were so fun and interesting to read about. Celeste and Sabrina were definately my favorites. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Moonlight Harbor, Washington State while reading, especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Good Book 3 in this Christian Contemporary Series!! Can't wait to read more by Sheila in the future!!

Review for Looking for Leroy by Melody Carlson

  
Rating: 3.5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was the 3rd Novel ive read by Melody so i kinda knew what to expect since i loved The Happy Camper and The Christmas Swap by her but sadly this one was disappointing when the main character kept complaining about her Ex-Fiance. 

The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. I liked Brynna til started complaining. 

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

Overall an OK Contemporary Romance!! If it wasnt for Brynna's complaining i would of rated it 5 stars!! I will read more by Melody in the future but i hope all her other books arent like this one was!!

Review for Walking Disaster (Beautiful #2) by Jamie McGuire

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a book/series by Jamie so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i enjoyed this one very much since ive been anxious to read it since the movie came out a few months ago and ive been wanting to read this before watching the movie. 

The Characters were so fun and interesting to read about. Abby, Travis and America were definately my favorites since i could relate to 2 of the characters and their feelings throughout the book. 

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

Overall a Good Book 2 in this Alpha Romance!! Can't wait to read more in this series and by Jamie in the future!!

Review for The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Even tho this was only the 2nd Novel ive read by Philippa Gregory, she is quickly becoming my new favorite Royal Historical Fiction Author. I didnt know half of what Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth went through in the 1500s as Queen of England back then. 

The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth and Hannah Green were definately my favorites. I didnt care much for Prince Robert Dudley cause he came off as sceamy and very vindictive. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1500s England especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall Another Phenomenal Historical Fiction Novel by Philippa!! Can't wait to read more by her in the future!!

Review for Secrets of the Amish Diary (Amish Inn Mysteries #1) by Rachael O Phillips

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a book by Rachael  so i wasnt sure what to expect even tho i usually have good luck with Cozies and this one was no different. 

The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. I seemed to enjoy all the characters except for Kiera who came off as annoying with all her questions. 

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

Overall a Good Book 1 in this Amish Cozy Mystery Series!! Can't wait to read more in this series and by Rachael in the fuutre!!

Review for Radiant (The Color Theory #2) by Ashley BustaMante

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Celebrate Lit Tours, Enclave Publishing and Ashley Bustamante for picking me to participate in the book tour last week!! Even tho this was only the 2nd Book ive read by Ashley, she's now my favorite YA Fantasy Author which i havent had a new favorite YA author since 2019. 

The Characters were so fun and interesting to read about. Once again it was hard for me to pick just one as my favorite since i seemed to enjoy all the characters. 

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

Overall Another Phenomenal Book in this YA Fantasy Christian Fiction Series!! I hope theres a Book 3 in this series cause i'd love to see the story continue. Can't wait to read more by Ashley in the future!!

Review for Craving (Steel Brothers Saga #1) by Helen Hardt

  
Rating: 4.5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to BookInfluencers, Waterhouse Press and Helen Hardt for picking me to participate in this Paid Promotion Book Tour!! Normally im not a big fan of these kind of books but this one i really enjoyed throughout the whole book. I wasnt a big fan of the language but overall a good enjoyable Romance!! 

The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. Jade Roberts and Marjorie Steel were definately my favorites. I didnt care much for Talon Steel mainly because of his attitude and secrets even tho i kind of understood why he was that way considering he's a Former Marine. 

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

Overall a Good Book 1 in this Romance Series about a Family of Ranchers!! Can't wait to read Book 2 soon!!

Review for High Tide by Elin Hilderbrand

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was on the 5th Novel ive read by Elin but i have to say she's become one of My Favorite Contemporary Romance Authors. I dont know how she does it but everytime i open one of her books its always so relaxing to read. 

The Beach Club was my favorite by far. It's hard to explain why without spoiling the story for you. 

Summer People was good as well not quiete as good as The Beach Club but i still enjoyed it mainly because it was about a Widow trying to pick things up 3 months after unexpectedly losing her husband so i could relate to that storyline since My Mom and I have been going through those emotions since losing My Father 19 months ago. 

Overall This Book is a Good Relaxing Read for a lowkey weekend!! Can't wait to read more by Elin in the future!!

Review for Summer People by Elin Hilderbrand

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was the 4th Book ive read by Elin but i have to say she's quickly becoming my favorite Contemporary Author. The way she puts real life issues into her stories makes them so much more enjoyable. 

The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. Beth, Winnie, Garrett and Piper were my favorites. I didnt care much for Marcus even tho i did feel bad for what he was going through with his Mom but i felt he but his nose in where it didnt belong. 

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

Overall Another Phenomenal Contemporary Romance by Elin!! Can't wait to read more books by her in the future!!

Review for Vivid (The Color Theory #1) by Ashley Bustamante

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a book/series by Ashley so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i enjoyed this one very much. It was like reading a beautifully Clean YA Fantasy Christian Fiction set in a Fairyland. 

The Characters were so fun and intriguing to read about which made it hard to pick just one as my favorite cause i seemed to like all the characters. 

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

Overall a Phenomenal Book 1 in this YA Fantasy Christian Fiction Series!! Can't wait to read Book 2 soon!!

Review for Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

   
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a book by Jason so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this Thriller so much more then i thought i would. The whole time i read this i had goosebumps on my arms and literally felt like i was in a dark wooded area while reading. Such a spooky read and I LOVED IT!! 

The Characters were so interesting to read about. Teddy at times was my favorite even tho he did weird and odd things but i think that added to the enjoyment of the book. 

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

Overall a Good Spooky Thriller with Horror aspects to it!! Can't wait to read more by Jason in the future!!

Review for Murder on Cape Cod (A Cozy Capers Book Group Mystery #1) by Maddie Day

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was only the 2nd book ive read by Maddie but i have to says he's beginning to be One of My Top 5 Favorite Cozy Mystery Authors of all time!! The Suspense, Comedy and Thrill her books bring the readers is something no other Cozy Mystery does. 

The Characters were so fun and interesting to read about. Mackenzie and The Cozy Capers Book Group were definately my favorites. I was a little shocked who ended up being the killer tho i suspected it to be one of The Book Group Members before it was revealed. 

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

Overall a Phenomenal Book 1 in this Cozy Capers Book Group Mystery!! Can't wait to read more in this series  and by Maddie in the future!!

Review for Surrender Bay (A Nantucket Love Story #1) by Denise Hunter

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was the 2nd Book ive read by Denise Hunter but i have to say she's quickly becoming My Favorite Christian Romance Author!! The way she interprets Real Life Issues with Godly Advice and Bible Verses is aboslutely Breathtaking to read!! 

The Characters were so fun and interesting to read about. Sam, Landon and Caden were definately my favorites. Loved how you can see all 3 of the characters slowly evolve through the book. 

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

Overall a Good Book 1 in this Christian Romance Series about Nantucket Massachusetts!! Can't wait to read more in this series and by Denise in the future!!

Review for The Yellow Room by Mary Roberts Rinehart

  
Read in 2017 and 2023. 
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Per my original review, i still enjoyed this book. 

Thank you to my Great Grandma forgiving me this book. 

The Characters were so fun and enjoyable to read about. Carol and The Spencer Family were definately my favorites. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1945 Maine while reading especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Good Mystery!! Can't wait to read more by Mary in the future!!

Review for Deep Fitness: The Mindful Science-Based Strength-Training Method to Transform Your Well-Being in 30 Minutes a Week by Phillip Shepherd

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to North Atlantic Books for sending me this FREE ARC COPY as part of their review partnership a few years ago!! This was my first time reading a book by Phillip so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this one especially when it talked about how Strength Training can help prevent/lower the risk of certain illnesses and diseases. 

The Chapters were so informative to read about especially when it talked about how it talked about how Strength Training can help prevent/lower the risk of certain illnesses and diseases. 

I loved how Chapter 7 showed Pictures of the exercises which i plan to do daily!! 

Overall a Good NonFiction Book by Phillip Shepherd!! Can't wait to read more by Phillip and North Atlantic Books in the future!!

Review for Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

  
Read in 2018 and 2023 
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Per my Original Review i still love this book and its still my ALL TIME Favorite Classic with a more advanced review: 
I absolutely loved this book even tho i cried a few times  while reading it. Little Women has been a favorite Classic of mine for as long as i can remember. I love the Family Closeness Aspect to it as they work through Life's Trials and Tragicties during The Civil War. 

Meg and Jo are my absolute favorites!! I can still relate to their feelings and hobbies so much since im a big fan of those myself. 

Overall a Wonderful Classic Novel about The March Family!! Can't wait to read  more by Louisa in the future!!

Review for If We're Being Honest by Cat Shook

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Bookish First for picking me to win this FREE ARC COPY in a Raffle last month!! This was my first time reading a book by Cat so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really loved this one so much. So many Quotes in it about Grief really resonated with me since losing My Father 18 1/2 Months Ago since thats how ive been feeling since his passing. 

The Characters were so fun and interesting to read about. I couldnt pick just one since i seemed to enjoy all of them. 

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

Overall a Good Contemporary Adult Fiction Novel about Family that can't seem to get along after losing their Father and Grandfather!! Can't wait to read more by Cat in the future!!

Review for Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review:
This was only the 2nd Novel ive read by Karin but i have to say she is QUICKLY becoming MY FAVORITE THRILLER Author. This one reminded me alot of Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine the way the setting is and how the story started but a little bit better than Stillhouse Lake. 

The Characters were so fun and interesting to read about. Im still in show how Laura covered for her daughter but in a way i can see why even tho i agreed with Andrea most of the time which made her my favorite. 

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

Overall Another Phenomenal Thriller by Karin!! Can't wait to read more by her in the future!!

Review for Secondhand Secrets (Miss Main #1) by Angela Costillo

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a book/series by Angela Costillo so i wasnt sure what to expect since i listened to the Audiobook Version but i have to say i really loved this one since it reminded me alot of an Late Spring/Early Summer Christian Uptv Movie. 

The Characters were so fun and enjoyable to read about. Darcy and Ramsey were definately my favorites. 

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

Overall a Good Book 1 in this Christian Contemporary Series!! Can't wait to read more in this series and by Angela in the future!!

Review for Heart of Gold (Wild River Hearts #17) by Lacy Williams

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Celebrate Lit Tours for picking me to participate in the Book Tour earlier this week. This book really reminded me alot of Karen Whitmeyer's Brides of Texas Series which i think is why i loved this one so much!! 

The Characters were so fun and enjoyable to read about which made it hard for me to pick just one as my favorite. 

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

Overall a Good Book 17 in this Historical Christian Fiction Novel!! Can't wait to read more by Lacy in the future!!

Review for The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a book by Stuart Turton so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say this book grabbed me immediately with all the twists the storyline had which in a left me speechless. 

The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. The Hardcastle's were definately my favorites despite their dark secrets throughout the book. 

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

Overall a Phenomenal Mystery/Thriller!! Can't wait to read more by Stuart in the future!!

Review for Airhead (Airhead #1) by Meg Cabot

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was the 2nd book ive read by Meg but i have to say she's quickly becoming my favorite YA Author. This book reminded me alot of Gossip Girl meets 2010s 90210. I loved how this book was mainly about Inner Beauty instead of Outer Beauty. 

The Characters were so fun and enjoyable to read about. Em was definately my favorite. 

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

Overall a Good Book 1 in this YA Series by Meg!! Can't wait to read more by her in the future!!

Hello June!!

  
🏖🏖🏖Hello June!!🏖🏖🏖 
How is it June already?! We are now HALF WAY Through 2023, isnt that crazy?! 

This month im doing Bookopoly with my online Book Club, We Be Book'N  this month so my TBR for this month is Tenative since in past years i tend to read more Ebooks and Audiobooks during Bookopoly. 

Most of my books for this month is Beach Reads with a few Historical Fiction, Mystery and Classics mixed in. Im also doing Book Bingo with Dreamers Book Club on Facebook.  

What books will you be reading this month?! What Reading Games will you be doing this month?! Let me know in the comments below, i always love hearing from you!! 

Til next time... Happy Reading!!