A delicious wedding. A sour and supernatural curse. Will this baker's next bite be her last? With her wedding to Hank fast approaching, Imogen Banks has come a long way from the magical contest that brought her to Bijou Mer. But when conspirators seek to sabotage the witch's big day, she fears her latest recipe for... Continue Reading →
Review of Grimoires, Spas & Chocolate Straws by Erin Johnson
Sandy slaughter. An enchanting suspect. Can a magical baker protect her friends from a dangerous paradise? Stranded on Badlands Island, Imogen Banks is driving herself crazy looking for her brother. So when the spell-casting baker's friends suggest they escape for a luxurious dragon spa treatment, she doesn't need a second invitation. But her hopes for coastal... Continue Reading →
My 15 Favourite Reads of 2018
2018 brought me lots of lovely reads, I'm happy to say. Out of the 102 books I read, I rated quite a few 5 stars... 18, according to Goodreads. When I looked through that list though, I dropped off three as I couldn't really see myself re-visiting them. These top 15 are the ones I'd... Continue Reading →
Review of Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton
After the death of her beloved grandmother, a Cuban-American woman travels to Havana, where she discovers the roots of her identity--and unearths a family secret hidden since the revolution...Havana, 1958. The daughter of a sugar baron, nineteen-year-old Elisa Perez is part of Cuba's high society, where she is largely sheltered from the country's growing political... Continue Reading →
Review of Daughters of the Night Sky by Aimie K. Runyan
A novel—inspired by the most celebrated regiment in the Red Army—about a woman’s sacrifice, courage, and love in a time of war.Russia, 1941. Katya Ivanova is a young pilot in a far-flung military academy in the Ural Mountains. From childhood, she’s dreamed of taking to the skies to escape her bleak mountain life. With the... Continue Reading →
Review of Due East, Beasts & Campfire Feasts by Erin Johnson
A hostile town. A mountaintop mission. Will their magic save the day or spoil the pudding? Imogen thought escaping the king's wrath would give her everything she wanted. But her relationship with Prince Hank is tougher than an overcooked flan and the welcome they get on Badlands Island is far less than friendly. Accused... Continue Reading →
Review of Dreaming About Daran by Jessica Redland
I've said it in other reviews of Jessica Redland books but I have to repeat.... I love her books. Lol. She is one of my new favourite authors. Any time I spot a new book by her I want to read it. I've used her books as reward incentives, this year, to work my way... Continue Reading →
Bullet Review of Change of Fortune by Jana DeLeon
Sinful, Louisiana, is always a hotbed of activity, and despite the steamy heat, August is no exception. Godzilla is terrorizing the town, looking for a home-cooked meal, and Gertie is worried someone will take the gator out before she can get him under control. Francine has a situation of her own at the café,... Continue Reading →
Review of Airships, Crypts and Chocolate Chips by Erin Johnson
A bewitched prison. A brother with a deadly request. Can a magical baker launch a jailbreak and still keep her prince in the process? Imogen’s magical bakery is thriving and she loves the company of the Water Kingdom’s dashing prince. But she’s not so enamored with the time she’s forced to spend with his... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Tuesday (11)
June 12th Top 5 Covers: Green, Blue and Purple Edition This Top 5 Tuesday meme is hosted by the very lovely and super helpful Shanah at Bionic Bookworm. If you want to join in, please do. You can check out the fun topics selected for June. Today’s topic is Top 5 covers in green, blue... Continue Reading →