Clean Reads

Days of Fantasy: J. M. Hackman

December 6, 2018 by Suzie Waltner 2 Comments

J.M. Hackman for
Days of Fantasy for Christmas

Spark
(The Firebrand Chronicles #1)
By J.M. Hackman
YA Fantasy
Paperback & ebook, 288 Pages
May 16th 2017 by Love2ReadLove2Write Publishing, LLC

Brenna James wants three things for her sixteenth birthday: to find her history notes before the test, to have her mother return from her business trip, and to stop creating fire with her bare hands.

Yeah, that’s so not happening. Unfortunately.

When Brenna learns her mother is missing in an alternate reality called Linneah, she travels through a portal to find her. But Brenna’s arrival in Linneah begins the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy, including a royal murder and the theft of Linneah’s most powerful relic: the Sacred Veil.

Unwilling yet left with no other choice, Brenna and her new friend Baldwin pursue the thief into the dangerous woods of Silvastamen and beyond. Exactly what Brenna wanted to do for her sixteenth birthday. When they spy an army marching toward Linneah, Brenna is horrified. Can she find the veil, save her mother, and warn Linneah in time?

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Finding Us by Heather B. Moore – Review

October 6, 2018 by Suzie Waltner Leave a Comment

Have you read the Pine Valley series from Heather B. Moore? This little town is overflowing with romance. Each book stands alone. A few people make cameos but it doesn’t detract from each couple’s story. Finding Us is the latest installment.

About the Book

USA Today bestselling author Heather B. Moore welcomes you to Pine Valley!

Felicity Miner is not normally an anxious person, and she’s been on her own since high school. But after a shoplifter steals from her bookshop, she calls the cops. When Officer Leo Russo shows up, Felicity has to tell herself that just because the romance novel she’s been reading has a hero police officer doesn’t mean she needs to project her imagination onto the real man. Yes, Officer Russo is unexpectedly generous, and he helps make Felicity’s home more secure when her worries won’t settle down. But the more Felicity is around Officer Russo, the more she imagines a future between them. Is he merely doing his duty, protecting and serving the citizens of Pine Valley, or is there potential for something more?

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The Rancher’s Twins by Carol Ross- Review

September 13, 2018 by Suzie Waltner Leave a Comment

Have you had a chance to read any books in the Harlequin Heartwarming line? They are great clean romance reads. I’ve been introduced to several new authors (a few of whom are banding together to write a series about five brothers who have gone their separate ways but all end up returning to their childhood home in Montana.) Carol Ross kicks off the series with The Rancher’s Twins.

IN MY OPINION…

Well, after finishing the first book in the Return of the Blackwell Brothers, I’m ready to binge read them all. Unfortunately, I can’t fit them all into my schedule right now—probably works out because they aren’t all out yet, anyway.

So instead of my binge read, let’s talk about Carol Ross’s contribution. The Rancher’s Twins sets readers up for what’s coming well. We’re introduced to the town, the family ranch, and a few people I’m sure will be making appearances in future books.

A Pirate at Pembroke by Danielle Thorne – Review

June 28, 2018 by Suzie Waltner 1 Comment

Y’all know me. I love Regency. Even though I’m pretty sure I would have been one of the servants and working at the balls rather than attending them, I enjoy living vicariously through the characters who do meet their prince (or duke or viscount) in the social setting of the ton. So, of course, when an opportunity to review A Pirate at Pembroke by Danielle Thorne came along, I was on it.

In My Opinion…

It took me a little while to figure out why I was struggling with this story at first and then it hit me. It never felt like we got into Sophie’s deep point of view. Instead, this story often read like a narrative. Which is fine when the story is conducive to it.

With A Kiss: Sweet Romance Anthology – Book Review

May 27, 2018 by Suzie Waltner Leave a Comment

I absolutely love that more and more authors are teaming together to provide readers with collections like With a Kiss. It allows readers to get a feel for new authors while getting an additional treat from others they know and love.

This particular collection has ten stories in it for you!