February Wrapup

  
❤🎕🍬February Wrapup❤🎕🍬 
This month i read 13 EBooks and 8 Physical. Most of these were for Book Tours and Buddy Reads as well as Rereads.
The Screenwriter by Amanda Reynolds 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 -Thriller 
A Scandalous Match by Jane Dunn 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Historical Fiction 
The Secrets of Creswell Hall by Alexandra Walsh 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Historical Fiction 
My Heart is in Venice by Helga Jensen 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Contemporary Romance 
Driven to Murder by Debbie Young 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Cozy Mystery 
Murder on the Farm by Kate Wells 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Mystery 
Stranger in the Village by Kate Wells 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Mystery 
The Ailing Queen by AE Williamson 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- Historical Fiction 
Keep Your Friends Close by Joanne Ryan 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Thriller 
Best Friend, Worst Enemy by Beverly Lewis 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- Reread, YA, Christian Fiction 
The Caretaker by Ron Rash 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Contemporary, Mystery, Historical Fiction 
On a Folly Beach by Karen White 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Historical Fiction 
Hide and Be by Gary L Stuart 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Crime Fiction, Mystery 
My Brother Myself by Gary L Stuart 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Crime Fiction, Mystery 
Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Contemporary 
Black Rose by Nora Roberts 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Contemporary 
Villette by Charlotte Bronte 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Classic 
Midnight Angel by Lisa Kleypas 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Romance, Historical Fiction 
The Rana Look by Sandra Brown 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Romance 
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Reread, Classic 
The Hobbit by JRR Tolkein 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - Reread, Fantasy 

Review for The Hobbit (Prequel to The Lord of The Rings #0) by JRR Tolkein

  
Read n 2005,2010, 2015, 2019 and 2024. 
Per My Original Review i still feel the same way about this book. 
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
No Spoilers are in this Review for this who HAVENT Read it yet!! 

This is My 2nd time reading it. Last time i was in 9th or 10th Grade so My Perspective of this has changed some since then. 

I still love this book!! Last Time i read it, it was a little boring to me since i had to write a book report about it back then but this time it was so much fun to read. The Adventures, Drama, Funniness and Suspense of it was all there, 

I felt bad for Bilbo at times when he was picked on by some of the characters etc. 

If you love Fantasy and are a fan of JRR this is a must read for you!! I wish this book would of been continued in a series by itself away from Lord of The Rings.

Review for Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

  
Read in 2014, 2019 and 2024. 
Per My Original Review, I still feel the same way about this Classic by Jane Austen. 
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was only the 3rd time ive read Pride and Prejudice but i still enjoyed it as much as i did the first 2 times ive read it. 

The Characters are still so fun and enjoyable to read about. Elizabeth Bennett is still My Favorite mainly because i can relate to her character so much. 

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 Phenomenal Classic by Jane!! Can't wait to read more by her in the future!!

Book Tour Stop for Her Scandalous Suitor by Rachel Brimble

  
Today is My Stop for this Historical Fiction/Regency Novel by Rachel Brimble. 

Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for hosting this Book's Tour this weekend and for the FREE EBook to promote and review for Rachel. 

If this Book interests you then feel free to check out Rachel's website and Look out for My Review later this week.

Review for The Rana Look by Sandra Brown

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review:  
This was only the 2nd Romance and 3rd Novel ive read by Sandra but i have to say this one was ALOT better then the last Romance i read by her. 

This one  reminded me alot of "Breakfast  at Tiffany's" with Audrey Hepburn. 

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Rana, Ruby and Trent were definately my favorites for different reasons: 
Rana because she fully embraced her Natural Beauty without Makeup which i think ALL Women should do since that's how God intended us to be. 

Ruby for her straightforward advice and comments without holding anything back.

Trent was abit childish in the beginning but im glad her mellowed out in Chapter 3. 

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

Overall a Good Romance!! Can't wait to  read more by Sandra in the future!!

Book Tour Stop for Dark Days at The Beach Hotel by Francesca Capaldi

  
Today is My Stop for this Historical Fiction Set during World War 2 about a Woman by Francesca Capaldi. 

Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for hosting this Book's Tour this weekend and for the FREE EBook to promote and review for Francesca. 

If this Book interests you then feel free to check out Francesca's Website and Look out for My Review later this week. 

Review for Midnight Angel (Stokehurst #1) by Lisa Kleypas

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was only the 2nd Novel ive read by Lisa so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this one more then i thought i would especially since the spine and first page of this book didnt come off as CLEAN Romance but it surprised me by being very CLEAN Written. 

This book definately gave off "The Sound of Music" Vibes. 

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Miss Billings was definately my favorite since she reminded me alot of The Governess in "The Sound of Music" minus the singing. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1870 St Petersburg Russia and London England while reading especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Wonderfully Written Book 1 in this Historical Romance Series!! Can't wait to read Book 2 soon!!

Review for Villette by Charlotte Bronte

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review:
Thank you to My Cousin for suggesting this book as our Winter Buddy Read this year. Honestly if it wasnt for the suggestion i probably wouldnt of picked this up on My Own but with that being said i throughly indulged and enjoyed this book so much. 

This was only the 2nd Novel ive read by Charlotte Bronte and i have to say i liked this one ALOT better then i did "Jane Eyre" for a couple of reasons: 
1) The Male Main Characters were more enjoyable. 
2) This one seemed to be written better. 

I loved that this story was based off of a Real Life Event that Charlotte and her Sisters went through in the Mid 1800s. 

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Lucy and Graham were definately my favorites and a Small Part of me even shipped them at times. 

For the most part i liked all the characters expect for one, Paulina "Polly". From the time she got to Villette she acted like a spoiled brat and even tho she got better in her Teens and Adult Years  i could not bring myself to like her because of her actions as a young child were uncalled for. 

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

Overall a Beautifully Written Classic about Children in a Group Home in the 1800s!! Cna't wait to read more by Charlotte in the future!!

Review for Black Rose (In the Garden #2) by Nora Roberts

  
Rating: 4 Stars!! 
Review: 
Even tho this was only the 2nd Novel  ive read in this series by Nora i was really hoping i'd like this one as much as i did Book 1 "Blue Dahlia" but sadly this one wasnt up to Par as i thought it'd be. 

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Stella and Roselind "Roz" were definately my favorites especially since Book 1 didnt tell much about Roz's background. 

The Setting was beautifully which made me feel like i was actually in 1862 and 2004 Memphis Tennessee especially when the scenery was described of Memphis and The Harper House. 

Overall a Good Book 2 in this Romance Series tho i wish it had more Historical Aspect to it like Book 1 did. 

Can't wait to see how the story continues with Book 3 soon!!

Review for Blue Dahlia (In The Garden #1) by Nora Roberts

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was only the 3rd or 4th Series ive read by Nora so i wasnt sure what to expect with this one but i have to said i absolutely loved this one. 

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Stella and Amelia were definately my favorites especially when they were dealing with Grief after losing a loved one. 

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 Garden Series. Can't wait to read Book 2 soon!!

Review for My Brother Myself (Dr Lisbeth Socrro #2) by Gary L Stuart

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to BooksForward for hosting this Book Series' Tour last week and for the FREE Complimentary EBook to promote and review for for Gary. 

Even tho this was only the 2nd Novel ive read in this series and by Gary i have to say this one kept me on the edge of my seat and had me add "Mistaken Identity" to my Favorite Tropes List. 

The Characters were interesting and intriguing to read about. It was hard to pick a favorite since i seemed to like all the characters even tho they had good and bad qualities to them. 

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

Overall a Phenomenal Book 2 in this Medical Thriller Series. Can't wait to read Book 3 when it comes out!!

Blog Tour Stop for Last Seen in Havana by Teresa Dovalpage

  
Today is My Stop for this Mystery Novel Tour this week. 

Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for hosting this Book's Tour this week and for the FREE EBook to promote and review for Teresa.

If this book interests you then feel free to check out Teresa's website and Look out for my review later this week. 

Review for Hide and Be (Dr Lisbeth Socorro Series #1) by Gary L Stuart

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to BooksForward for hosting this book's tour last week and for the FREE Complimentary EBook to promote and review for Gary L Stuart. 

This was my first time reading a Thriller by Gary let alone in a series and about a Case of Mistaken Identity no less. This story really reminded me alot of the 90s Soap Opera Storyline about Sheila Carter on Y&R and B&B. (If You know then YOU KNOW!!) 

The Characters were interesting to read about. I really felt for The Main Characters especially when he was mistaken for his Twin who potentially committed Murder. 

The Setting was wonderfully 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 Medical Thriller Series. Can't wait to read Book 2 soon!!

Review for On Folly Beach by Karen White

   
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a Historical Fiction by Karen White so i wasnt sure what to expect especially since the cover gave off Contemporary Romance Vibes and not Historical Fiction Vibes so this book's setting and Genre was a nice surprise. 

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Emmy was definately my favorite especially after she bought Folly's Books and discovered old letters from WW2 where she was determined to uncover the mystery behind them. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 2009 Nobleville, Indiana and 1942 Folly Beach, South Carolina while reading especially when the scenery was described. 

I do wish this was part of a series cause i'd love to see what other mysteries Emmy uncovers in Folly's Books from WW2. 

Overall a Phenomenally Written Historical Fiction. Can't wait to read more by Karen in the future!!

Book Tour Stop for The Bookshop by the Loch by Julie Shankman

  
Today is My Stop for this Contemporary Novel by Julie which per my research i did not know that a Loch is also another name for Lake or Pond. 

Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for hosting this Book's Tour and for the FREE EBook to promote and review for Julie. 

If this Book Interests you then feel free to check out Julie's website and Look out for My Review this weekend. 

Review for The Caretaker by Ron Rash

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Doubleday Books for picking me to win this FREE Hardcover Copy in a giveaway in their Email Newsletter last month. 

This was my first time reading a Historical Fiction/Korean War Novel by Ron so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say it left me feeling intrigued and in shock so many times while reading it. 

I found this book and story so intriguing because My Grandpa (My Mom's Dad) served in The Marines during The Korean War and since this was the first Korean War Novel ive ever read i ended up loving it so much more then i expected. 

The Characters were interesting to read about. Jacob and Naomi were definately my favorites not just because of the special connection they had but also because i really felt for them since both of their parents forbid them from being together all because Jacob joined The Army during The Korean War and then when they lied about Naomi and Annie Mae's death like WHAT?! Why would someone do that?! 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1951 Blowing Rock, North Carolina while reading especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Phenomenally Heartwretching Historical Fiction Novel Set during The Korean War. I do wish this was part of a series because i'd love to see how Jacob, Naomi and Annie Mae did through the 50s, 60s 70s etc.

Can't wait to read more by Ron in the future!!

Book Tour Stop for My Brother, Myself ( Dr Lisbeth Socorro Series #2) by Gary L Stuart

  
Today is My Stop for Book 2 in this Medical Mystery Series by Gary L Stuart. 

Thank you again to Books Forward for this FREE Complimentary EArc to promote and reivew for Gary. 

Make sure to check out Gary's website for more information on this series and Look out for My Review later this week.

Happy Publication Day to "Hide and See" (Dr. Lisbeth Socorro #1) by Gary L Stuart

  
Happy Publication Day to This New Novel in a Medical Mystery Series by Gary L Stuart. 

Thank you to BooksForward for sending me a Complimentary EBook Copy of this book to promote and review for Gary this month. 

If this book interests you then feel free to check out Gary's website for more information and Look out for My Review later this week.

Book Tour Stop for The Gatehouse Cafe by KT Dandy

  
Today is My Stop for this Contemporary Novel about a Cafe in a Gatehouse by KT Dady. 

Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for hosting this book's tour this week and for the FREE EBook to promote and review for KT. 

If this book interests you then feel free to check out KT's website for more information and Look out for My Review later this week. 

Review for Best Friends, Worst Enemy (Holly's Heart #1) by Beverly Lewis

  
Read in 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019, and 2024. 
Per My Original Review i still feel the same way about this book. 
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my 5th time reading this book and series which its still My Favorite Preteen Christian Fiction Series from My Childhood. 

The Characters were fun and and enjoyable to read about. Holly, Carrie and their Mom are still My Favorites. I didnt care much for Tom Sly and Andie as they came off as troublemakers and felt they took advantage of Jared and Holly in more ways then one because their jealousy toward them. 

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

Overall an enjoyable Book 1 in this YA Christian Fiction Series by Beverly Lewis. Can't wait to read the other books in the series very soon!!

Review for Keep Your Friends Close by Joanne Ryan

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for hosting this book's tour last month and for the FREE EBook to promote and review for Joanne. 

This was my first time reading a Thriller by Joanne i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this one mainly because it reminded me alot of a Lifetime Mystery Movie meets Freeform's Pretty Little Liars and Cruel Summer especially since this book had me on the edge of my seat most of the time. 

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Carrie was definately my favorite especially when she was so straight forward with Mia about her feelings about Sebastian. 

The Setting was wonderfully described which made me feel like i was actually in the book while reading especially when the scenery was described which Mia was walking down the sidewalk in the Dark. 

I do wish this book was part of a series cause i'd love if Book 2 was about Carrie or a story from her point of view. 

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

Review for The Ailing Queen by AE Williamson

  
Thank you to AE Williamson for hosting this book's tour on Bookinfluencers this month and for the FREE EBook to promote and review for them. 

This was my first time reading a Novel by AE so i wasnt sure  what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this one especially when My Last Name was mentioned for The Queen's Chief. 

The Characters were fun and enjoyable for the most part. I didnt care for Lord Jacob i thought he was way too rude to his sister. 

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

I do wish this was part of a series cause i'd like to see how some of the characters are doing now. 

Overall a Good Historical Royalty Novel. Can't wait to read more by AE in the future!!

Review for Stranger in the Village (A Merevan Farm Mystery #2) by Kate Wells

  
Rating: 4 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for hosting this book's tour last month and for the FREE EBook to promote and review for Kate. 

I really wanted to love this one but it fell a little short for me. I was expecting to find out WHO the Stranger in the Village was in Chapter 2 but sadly didnt find out til Chapter 4 so i felt i had to rate it 4 Stars!! 

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about but it was hard to pick just one as my favorite since i seemed to like all of them. 

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 Mystery Series. Can't wait to read Book 3 when it comes out!!

Review for Murder on the Farm (A Malvern Farms Mysteries #1) by Kate Wells

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
This was my first time reading a Mystery by Kate let alone in a series but i have to say i really enjoyed this one since it reminded me alot of Agatha Christie's Mrs Marple. 

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. It was hard to 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 the book while reading especially when the scenery was described. 

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

Review for Driven to Murder ( A Sophie Sayers Mysteries #9) by Debbie Young

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for hosting this book's tour last month and for the FREE EBook to promote and review for Debbie tho had i known that it was part of a series i would of read the first 8 books in the series before this one but later this year i will read the others. 

This was my first time reading a Cozy Mystery by Debbie Young so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this one since it reminded me alot of Agatha Raisin and Hannah Swenson Mysteries. 

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Sophie was definately my favorite especially when she was determined to find out who committed the murder after she learned to drive. 

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 9 in this Cozy Mystery Series. Can't wait to read more in this series and by Debbie in the future!!

Review for My Heart is in Venice by Helga Jensen

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for hosting this book's tour last month and for the FREE EBook to promote and review for Helga. 

This was my first time reading a Romance by Helga let alone in the New Adult Genre but i have to say i really enjoyed this one. I loved learning about Libby and Will's love story despite them being in their 20s when it started and in their 40s when Libby learned of Will's secret that could of potentially ruined their marriage forever. 

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Libby was definately my favorite and i really felt for her after she learned of Will's secret. 

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

Overall a Beautifully Written Romance!! Can't wait to read more by Helga in the future!!

Review for The Secret of Crestwell Hall by Alexandra Walsh

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for hosting this book's tour last month and for the FREE EBook to promote and review for Alexandra. 

This was my first time reading a Historical Fiction Tome Travel Novel by Alexandra so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this one especially when the history of Crestwell Hall was explained. 

The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. Isabella, Emily, Thalia and  Bess were definately my favorites especially when their backgrounds to each other were explained. 

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1605 Whiltshire especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Phenomenal Historical Time Travel Novel. Can't wait to read more by Alexandra in the future!!

Review for A Scandalous Match by Jane Dunn

  
Rating: 5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for hosting this book's tour and sending me a FREE EBook to promote and review for Jane last month. 

This was my first time reading a Historical Regency Novel by Jane so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this one since it reminded me alot of Bridgerton meets Pride and Prejudice. 

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Angelica and Lord Leimeter were definately my favorites especially since they reminded me alot of Elizabeth Bennett and Mr Darcy. 

The Setting was  beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1600s England while reading especially when the scenery was described. 

Overall a Phenomenal Historical Regency Novel!! Can't wait to read more by Jane in the future!!

Review for The Screenwriter by Amanda Reynolds

  
Rating: 4.5 Stars!! 
Review: 
Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for hosting this book's tour last month and for the FREE EBook to promote and review for Amanda. 

This was my first time reading a Thriller by Amanda so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say for the most part this one was OK. I just didnt care for Blythe's story being dragged out in so many chapters. 

The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. Marnie was defiantely my favorite even tho i didnt understand her fascination with Blythe. 

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 Thriller but could of been so much better if it hadnt been for Blythe's story being dragged out. I will read more by Amanda in the future but i just hope her other books arent dragged out like this one was.