August TBR

  
How is it August already?! Just crazy to think that Summer only has 7 Weeks left and that Fall is Literally right around the corner!! 

This month im mainly reading Contemporary with a mix of Fiction, Thriller, Historical, and Fantasy with a few rereads thrown in. I'll be doing a Buddy Read TBR Challenge as well as a Buddy Read with My Cousin so August will be a more layed back reading month for me and also the LAST MONTH OF SUMMER READS before bringing My Fall Reads in. 

What books do you plan to read this month?! What Reading Challenges do you plan to do this month?! Let me know in the comments below!! 

Happy Reading and Enjoy the last few weeks of summer!!

July Wrapup

  
All 21 Books i read this month with 1 Audiobook, 2 EBooks and  17 Physical Books, not as many as last month since July was a busier month for me. 
Jemmia J by Jane Green 🌟🌟🌟 - Contemporary 
The Beach Girls by Luanne Rice 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Contemporary 
Hello Summer by Mary Kay Andrews 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Contemporary 
Sunset on Moonlight Beach by Sheila Roberts 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Contemporary 
Fireworks by Katie Cognito 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - YA 
The Carolina Varient by Brooke L French 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Thriller 
The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Contemporary 
Killer Heat by Brenda Novak 🌟🌟🌟🌟.5 - Contemporary
Daughter of Twin Oaks by Lauraine Snelling 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Historical Fiction 
Sisters of The Confederacy by Lauraine Snelling 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Historical Fiction 
The Long Way Home by Lauraine Snelling 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Historical Fiction 
Whirlwind by Janet Dailey 🌟🌟.5 - Contemporary Romance, Western 
Sea Glass by Anita Shreve 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Contmeporary 
The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent by Ann Jacobus 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟  - YA, Contemporary, Mental Health  
Blood Magick by Nora Roberts 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Fantasy 
Tidelands by Philippa Gregory 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Historical Fiction 
The 39 Deaths of Adam Strand 🌟🌟 - YA 
Fast Track by Fern Michaels 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Contemporary 
Man of Shadow and Mist by Michelle Griep 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Historical Fiction. Retelling 
Reaping the Whirlwind by Rosey Dow 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Cozy Mystery 
The Pieces of Summer by Wanda E Brunstetter 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Amish Fiction 

Review for The Pieces of Summer (The Discovery Saga #4) by Wanda E Brunstetter

  
Per my original review from 5 Years Ago, i still feel the same way about this book. 
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading this book/series by Wanda even tho ive read 2 other Series' by her but im really liking this one. 

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Meredith was definately my favorite since i really felt for her and all she's been going through. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Philedelphia and Bird-in-Hand PA especially when the scenery was described  since My Parents and I Vacationed there a few summers ago. 

Overall a Good Book 4 in this Amish Fiction Series!! Can't wait to read more by Wanda in the future!!

Review for Reaping the Whirlwind by Rosey Dow

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Rosey Dow for sending me this FREE ARC COPY as part of the book tour earlier this month. 

This was my first time reading a Cozy Mystery by Rosey so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this Victorian Era Mystery Set in Chattanooga Tennessee.

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

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

Overall a Fun and Enjoyable Cozy Mystery!! Can't wait to read more by Rosey in the future!!

Review for Man of Shadow and Mist (Of Monsters and Men #2) by Michelle Griep

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Barbour Publishing for sending me this FREE ARC COPY as part of their review crew earlier this year!! Even tho this was only the 2nd Novel ive read by Michelle im really loving this series about Bram Stoker's life while writing Dracula in 1890 England. 

The Characters were so enjoyable and interesting to read about. Rosa, James and Bram were definately my favorites since i love learning about their friendships throughout the book. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1890 Yorkshire, England while reading especially when the scenery was described. I do hope there is a Book 3 in this series since i can see an opening for a continuation of this series and story. 

Overall Another Good Book in this Series about Librarian Rosa Edwards and her friendship with James Morgan and Bram Stoker!! Can't wait to read more by Michelle in the future!!

Review for Fast Track (Sisterhood #10, Rules of The Game #3) by Fern Michaels

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
I dont always have good luck with Fern Michaels Books but when i do they usually are Spring or Summer themed and this one was no different. Even tho this was only the 2nd Novel ive read by Fern i have to say this one is by far My Favorite especially since it featured 3 of My Favorite Genres. 

The Characters were fun and interesting to read about which made it 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 Big Pine Mountain, North Carolina while reading especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Good Contemporary Mystery Novel in The Sisterhood and Rules of The Game Series'. Can't wait to read more by Fern in the future!!

Review for The 39 Deaths of Adam Strand by Gregory Galloway

  
Rating: 2 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a book by Gregory Galloway so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i was iffy about this one considering the low reviews ive read on Goodreads and sadly i was right since i didnt really like this one. 

The Characters were OK but not the best. I felt like Adam was a very selfish Teen who wanted to end his life just because he didnt enjoy it which felt like a petty thing to do. 

The Setting was OK but not very descriptive. 

The Consept of this Book and Story was very clear BUT I felt like the author could of build more on that instead of letting it fall flat. 

Overall an OK YA Book but could of been better!! I'll explore more of Gregory's books but i hope the others arent like this one was. 

Review for Tidelands (Firemile #1) by Philippa Gregory

  
Rating: 4.5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was only the 3rd Novel ive read by Philippa so i kind of knew what to expect since i loved A Respectable Trade and The Queen's Fool when it read those last year and earlier this year BUT I have to say THIS one was MY FAVORITE of all her books so far. I LOVED the History of England and The Civil War between England and France in 1648. 

The Characters were so fun and interesting to read about. Alinor and Robert were definately my favorites. I could really feel for them as they missed their Husband and Father even tho he was only Missing on a Boat at Sea. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1648 England while reading, especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Good Historical Fiction Book about Firemile England!! I do wish the beginning hadnt been so slow otherwise i'd of rated it 5 Stars!! Can't wait to read more by Philippa in the future!!

Review for Blood Magick (The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy #3) by Nora Roberts

  
Have you ever been disappointed by a book in a series you were starting to love?! Well this one did that for me. 

Rating: 3.5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was the 9th Novel and 2nd Series ive read by Nora so i kind of knew what to expect but sadly i was disappointed by this one mainly because it had more Time Travel aspects to it then it did Fantasy. 

The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. Brenna is still my favorite. 

The Setting was OK but was more discriptive in 1200s then it was in 2014. 

Overall an OK Book 3 in this Fantasy Series. Books 1 and 2 were more enjoyable. I will read more by Nora in the future but i hope all her others series' arent like this one was. 

Review for The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent by Ann Jacobus

  
❗❗ TRIGGER WARNING ❗❗ 
If  You or someone you know has suffered from or with Suicidal Thoughts, Depression or Anxiety Issues then this book is DEFINATELY one you dont want to read since those issues are discussed VERY HEAVILY in this Book!! 

Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Book Influencers and Ann Jacobus for picking me to participate in this Paid Promotion Book Tour earlier this year. This Book really grabbed at my heartstrings and touched certain feelings of My Grief since losing My Dad 20 1/2 Months Ago. 

The Characters were so interesting to read about. Delilah and Aunt Fran were definately my favorites. Loved how close they became as Aunt and Niece makes me wish i was closer to my own aunts. 

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

Overall a Phenomenal Mental Health Novel for all Teens and Adults to read!! Can't wait to read more by Ann in the future!!

Review for Sea Glass (Fortune's Rock Series #2) by Anita Shreve

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was only the 2nd Novel ive read by Anita so i kind of knew what to expect even tho this one was abit different from The Pilot's Wife that i read a few years back. 

The Character were fun and interesting to read about. Honora was definatley my favorite since i really felt for her as it seemed she was thrown into Marriage as a Newlywed and Homemaker so i can only imagine how she much of been feeling about it all. 

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

Overall a Good Book 2 in this Historical Fiction Series!! Can't wait to read more in this series and by Anita in the future!!

Review for Whirlwind (The Champions #1) by Janet Dailey

  
Rating: 3 Stars!! 
Review: 
It's been a few years since ive read a Western Book or Series so i figured i'd give this one a try since it was listed as a Contemporary Romance Western but sadly it was hard to get into since only parts of it were enjoyable to me. 

The Characters were interesting to read about. None of them really grabbed me as a favorite tho. 

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

Overall an OK Book 1 in this Contemporary Western Romance!! I will check out other books by Janet but i hope all the other books arent like this one was. 

Review for The Long Way Home (A Secret Refuge #3) by Lauraine Snelling

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Another Phenomenal Book in this Civil War Based Christian Historical Fiction Series!! So far this is my favorite series by Lauraine Snelling!! Alot of what was mentioned in this book is what my parents and i learned when going on a tour of Gettysburg PA when we vacationed there one summer. 

The Characters were so fun and interesting to read about. Jesselynn was definately my favorite throughout the series. 

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 Phenomenal Series!! I do wish there were more books in this series but i can see why there isnt. Can't wait to read more by Lauraine in the future!!

Review for Sisters of The Confederacy (A Secret Refuge #2) by Lauraine Snelling

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Another Good and Phenomenal Book in this Christian Historical Fiction Series Set During The Civil War!! 

The Characters are still so interesting and intriguing to read about. Jesselynn is 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 Another Good and Phenomenal Book in this Series!! Can't wait to read more in this series and by Lauraine very soon!!

Review for Daughter of Twin Oaks (A Secret Refuge #1) by Lauraine Snelling

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a book and series by Lauraine so i wasnt sure what to expect even tho My Aunt in NC gifted My Mom and i another series by Lauraine so since My Mom's reading that one i thought i'd dive into this one and see if i like it and boy do i!! 

The Characters are so intriguing to read about. Jesselynn is definately my favorite. I could really relate to how she was feeling since losing her parents since ive been feeling that same way since losing My Dad 20 Months ago. 

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

Overall a Good Book 1 in this Christian Historical Fiction Series Set During The Civil War!! Can't wait to read more by Lauraine and in this series in the future!!

Review for Killer Heat (Dept 6 Hired Guns #3) by Brenda Novak

  
Rating: 4.5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was only the 2nd Novel and 1st in a series that ive read by Brenda but i have to say i really love her writing and storytelling styles. Since this was only my first time reading a  book in this series by her, sadly its not my favorites BUT i did enjoy it very much. 

The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. It was hard to pick just one as my favorite since none of the characters grabbed me enough to be a favorite. 

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

Overall a Good Book 3 in this Romantic Suspense Series!! Can't wait to read more by Brenda in the future!!

Review for The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was only the 4th Novel ive read by Elin so i kind of knew what to expect tho since this book started off differently then the last 3 ive read so i wasnt sure if i'd like it as much but surprisingly i did. I loved how she mixed Contemporary, Romance and Mystery all into 1 book. 

The Characters were so fun and interesting to read about. I couldnt pick just one character as my favorite since i seemed to enjoy all the characters tho i was surprised who the killer ended up being since i didnt expect them even tho the death was ruled accidental. 

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

I loved how other books were mentioned in this book as well as Classic Rock Songs like "Gimme Three Steps" by Lynard Skynard, a favorite band of My Dad's as well as Meatloaf and Paul Simon which i think is why i enjoyed this book so much. 

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

Review for The Carolina Variant by Brooke L French

  
Rating: 4 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Travelling Page Tours and Brooke L French for picking me to participate in The Book Tour this week!! This was only the 2nd Novel ive read by Brooke so i kind of knew what to expect but i have to say this one didnt grab me like her previous book, Inhuman Acts did. 

The Characters were interesting and intriguing to read about. I couldnt pick just one character as my favorite since i seemed to enjoy all the characters. 

The Setting was OK but i wish it had been more descriptive. 

Overall an OK Mystery Thriller for me. It just didnt seem to grab me as i thought it would. I will read more by Brooke but i hope i enjoy her next one a little more. 

Review for Fireworks by Katie Cotugno

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a book by Katie so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say this was a really fun and enjoyable YA Contemporary Read. 

The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. Olivia and Dana were definately my favorites. 

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

Overall a Good Contemporary YA Read!! Can't wait to read more by Katie in the future!!

Review for Sunset on Moonlight Beach (Moonlight Harbor #5) by Sheila Roberts

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Even tho this was only The 2nd Book ive read in this series, Im really starting to like it. 

The Characters are so fun and interesting to read about. Jenna and Aunt Edie were definately my favorites. 

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

Overall a Good Book 5 in this Contemporary Series!! Can't wait to read more by Sheila in the future!!

Review for Hello, Summer by Mary Kay Andrews

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Even tho this was only the 4th Novel ive read by Mary Kay, i have to say this is one of my absolute favorites!! I loved how this one had 3 Genres in that are my favorites: Contemporary, Romance and Mystery which i think is why i enjoyed it more then The Homewreckers when i read it last year. 

The Characters were so fun and interesting to read about. Sarah "Conley" Hawkins, G-Ma Hawkins and a few other characters were definately my favorites. I could really relate to Sarah in Chapter 4 when she mentioned how hard it was to go back home 6 years after losing her Father and all the emotions she mentioned are all the ones i have daily since My Dad's Passing 19 1/2 Months ago. 

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

Overall a Good Contemporary Romance Mystery Novel!! I do wish it was part of a series cause i'd love to see where Sarah, G-Ma and the other characters are now. Can't wait to read more by Mary in the future!!

Review for Beach Girls by Luanne Rice

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Even tho this was only The 2nd Novel ive read by Luanne, im really starting to love her storytelling and writing style especially since it reminded me alot of a 90s Movie about 2 Teenage Girls with stay with Relatives over the Summer and become best friends but i forget what The Movie was called haha. 

The Characters were so fun and interesting to read about. Stevie, Maddie, Emma, Nell and Peggy were definately my favorites. I could really relate to Nell and the feelings she had since losing her Mother cause ive had those same feelings since losing My Dad 19 1/2 Months ago. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Hubbard's Point Connecticut while reading especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Good Contemporary Beach Read!! Can't wait to read more by Luanne in the future!!

Review for Jemima J by Jane Green

  
Rating: 3 Stars!! 
Review: 
Since this was only the 2nd Book ive read by Jane that was just OK for me, im beginning to see that her books arent for me but i will give them 1 more try in the future!! 

The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. Jemima was definately my favorite. I could really relate to how she was feeling about her think she doesnt look good in certain clothes etc cause i have those days sometimes too. 

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

I rated this 3 Stars because of how unnecessary Chapters 4 and 5 were but other then that i probably would of rated it 5 Stars!! 

Overall an OK Contemporary Romance!! I will give her books 1 more try but if i dont like the next one then sadly, i'll be crossing her off my "To Read" List. 

Hello July!!

  
How is it July already?! These first 2 weeks of Summer sure to feel like theyve flown by. On the plus side we're now in the Mid-way point of 2023!! 


This month im doing 2 Readathons: Little Cafe Readthon and Basic Beach Readathon which should be fun. Most of my reads this month are Beach Reads and Contemporary again lol. 

I guess that's it for now!! Hope you all have a Happy and SAFE Holiday Weekend!! 

Til Next time. . . Happy Reading!!