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BOOK REVIEW: The Breakdown by B.A. Paris (Thriller)

Greetings Friends!Today, I have a review of B.A. Paris's The Breakdown, her highly anticipated follow-up to last summer's hit Behind Closed Doors, which I also reviewed and you can read here.I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for thoughtful and honest review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.Rating:Genre:  Thriller, MysteryRelease Date:… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: The Breakdown by B.A. Paris (Thriller)

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TOP 5 WEDNESDAY: Favorite Children’s Books

Greetings Fellow Book Dragons!Top 5 Wednesday is a weekly meme within the book community that was created by Lainey of GingerReadsLainey, but is now hosted by Sam of Thoughts on Tomes.  If you're interested in participating, find out more on the Goodreads group.This week's topic is Favorite Children's Books!  This is not only the perfect opportunity to talk about some of… Continue reading TOP 5 WEDNESDAY: Favorite Children’s Books

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BOOK REVIEW: Serenity Harbor by RaeAnne Thayne (Contemporary Romance)

Greetings Friends!Today I am happy to bring you a review of the romance book Serenity Harbor by RaeAnne Thayne, the sixth book in the Haven Point series.  I was graciously contacted by the team at Little Bird Publicity and a copy of this book was sent to me for free in exchange for my honest and thoughtful… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Serenity Harbor by RaeAnne Thayne (Contemporary Romance)

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TOP 5 WEDNESDAY: Favorite Books Without Romance

Greetings Fellow Book Dragons!Top 5 Wednesday is a weekly meme within the book community that was created by Lainey of GingerReadsLainey, but is now hosted by Sam of Thoughts on Tomes.  If you're interested in participating, find out more on the Goodreads group.This week's topic is Favorite Books Without Romance!  Recent topics placed a lot of focus on the relationships that… Continue reading TOP 5 WEDNESDAY: Favorite Books Without Romance

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BOOK REVIEW + GIVEAWAY: A Crime of Passion Fruit by Ellie Alexander (Cozy Mystery)

Greetings Friends!Today I am participating in a blog tour stop for the cozy mystery A Crime of Passion Fruit by Ellie Alexander, the sixth book in the Bakeshop Mystery series.  Rating:Genre:  Cozy MysteryRelease Date:  June 2017Synopsis:Torte―everybody’s favorite small-town family bakeshop―is headed for the high seas, where murder is about to make a splash.Jules Capshaw is… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW + GIVEAWAY: A Crime of Passion Fruit by Ellie Alexander (Cozy Mystery)

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SERIES REVIEW: Inspector Flytrap by Tom Angleberger (Juvenile Fiction)

Greetings Friends!As many of you know my kids are huge fans of books.  With Maddox, my oldest, I've been reading aloud to him even before he was born.  I've read aloud the first four Harry Potter books, Charlotte's Web, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Socks, The Mouse and the Motorcycle, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle just to name… Continue reading SERIES REVIEW: Inspector Flytrap by Tom Angleberger (Juvenile Fiction)

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BOOK BLAST + GIVEAWAY: A Crime of Passion Fruit by Ellie Alexander (Cozy Mystery)

Greetings Friends!Today, I have another book blast featuring the cozy mystery A Crime of Passion Fruit by Ellie Alexander, the sixth book in the Bakeshop Mystery series.Synopsis:Torte―everybody’s favorite small-town family bakeshop―is headed for the high seas, where murder is about to make a splash.Jules Capshaw is trying to keep her cool as Torte gets set to make… Continue reading BOOK BLAST + GIVEAWAY: A Crime of Passion Fruit by Ellie Alexander (Cozy Mystery)

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Top 5 Wednesday: Favorite Unlikeable Protagonists

Greetings Fellow Book Dragons!Top 5 Wednesday is a weekly meme within the book community that was created by Lainey of GingerReadsLainey, but is now hosted by Sam of Thoughts on Tomes.  If you're interested in participating, find out more on the Goodreads group.This week's topic is Favorite Unlikeable Protagonists!  While it's certainly easier to get behind protagonists that are likeable, many… Continue reading Top 5 Wednesday: Favorite Unlikeable Protagonists

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Top 5 Wednesday: Favorite Side Relationships

Greetings Fellow Book Dragons!Top 5 Wednesday is a weekly meme within the book community that was created by Lainey of GingerReadsLainey, but is now hosted by Sam of Thoughts on Tomes.  If you're interested in participating, find out more on the Goodreads group.This week's topic is Side Ships!  Let's chat about our favorite relationships that don't involve the protagonist.  While… Continue reading Top 5 Wednesday: Favorite Side Relationships

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BOOK REVIEW + GIVEAWAY: No Turning Back by Tracy Buchanan (Mystery/Thriller)

Greetings Friends!Today I am participating in a blog tour stop for the mystery/thriller No Turning Back by Tracy Buchanan!Rating:Genre:  Mystery, ThrillerRelease Date:  June 2017 (US)Synopsis:You’d kill to protect your child – wouldn’t you?When radio presenter Anna Graves and her baby are attacked on the beach by a crazed teenager, Anna reacts instinctively to protect her daughter.… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW + GIVEAWAY: No Turning Back by Tracy Buchanan (Mystery/Thriller)

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Top 5 Wednesday: Books for Your Hogwarts House

Greetings Fellow Book Dragons!Top 5 Wednesday is a weekly meme within the book community that was created by Lainey of GingerReadsLainey, but is now hosted by Sam of Thoughts on Tomes.  If you're interested in participating, find out more on the Goodreads group.This week's topic is Books for Your Hogwarts House!  Slytherins get a bad reputation because all of the focus… Continue reading Top 5 Wednesday: Books for Your Hogwarts House

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Top 5 Wednesday: Fandoms I Am No Longer Into

Greetings Fellow Book Dragons!Top 5 Wednesday is a weekly meme within the book community that was created by Lainey of GingerReadsLainey, but is now hosted by Sam of Thoughts on Tomes.  If you're interested in participating, find out more on the Goodreads group.This week's topic is Fandoms I Am No Longer Into!  All of us have those fandoms that we… Continue reading Top 5 Wednesday: Fandoms I Am No Longer Into

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Book Review and Giveaway: Witch Cake Murders by Zoe Arden (Cozy Mystery)

Greetings Friends!Today I am participating in a blog tour stop for the cozy mystery Witch Cake Murders by Zoe Arden.  Rating:Genre:  Cozy MysteryRelease Date: April 2017Synopsis:Witches and humans have always existed peacefully in Sweetland Cove... until now. Someone is killing humans and drawing unwanted attention to the supernatural residents of Sweetland Cove. Ava Rose just turned twenty-one… Continue reading Book Review and Giveaway: Witch Cake Murders by Zoe Arden (Cozy Mystery)

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Ivy Kids Educational Subscription Box

Greetings Friends!When I initially started the blog, I came across the Virtual Book Club for Kids and posted weekly wrap ups about our learning experiences and objectives. However, since becoming pregnant with Baby Z #3, I just couldn't find the energy to keep up with the program the way I had been. We still read… Continue reading Ivy Kids Educational Subscription Box