Review of “A Brewed Awakening” by Pepper Basham

I have read several books by this author and enjoyed them which is one of a few reasons I wanted to read this book. I also loved the cover of the book and the fact that it is set in western North Carolina. I definitely am on the side of the main male character in this novel when it comes to tea versus coffee. However, I really enjoyed both the male and female main characters. Their interactions from the beginning of the novel to the very end really drew me into the story and had me rooting for them. This novel had the best secondary characters as well to the point where I cannot pick a favorite. I wish this book would have a sequel because it was just that good. I absolutely recommend it!

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. The opinions in this review are my own.

Review of “The Sheriff’s Secret Past” by Tina Radcliffe

This is the third book I have read by this author and the second romance. The main characters, Emily and Chase, in this novel knew each other twelve years prior to the start of this novel when Emily came to town to be an intern at the local newspaper. A lot has happened in the life of Chase since then. This novel has so many things going for it. It has a really cute dog and an adorable little girl who has been through so much. Also I almost always feel like you can tell if a book is good by the secondary characters and this story had some really great ones. The interactions between the main characters are so well written. I really enjoyed their banter. I highly recommend this novel.

I received a complimentary copy from the author. The opinions in this review are my own.

Review of “Danger in the Rockies” by Terri Reed

I have read several books by this author and really enjoyed them. This is the third book in a continuity series called Colorado K-9 Unit. These series usually have a crime that occurs in the first book and is not solved until later in the series. This is the first book I have read in this series but I do not feel like I am lost even though I have not read the first two books. I thought that this book was really well-written. I really enjoyed the interactions between the two main characters and their K-9s. I also have to say that there were so many great secondary characters in this novel that make me glad it is a series instead of a standalone. I am looking forward to reading the other books in this series and I highly recommend this one.

I received a complimentary copy from the author. The opinions in this review are my own.

Review of “The Lies We Trade” by Kristine Delano

This is the debut book for this author. As an accountant the financial part of this book interested me but I was even more intrigued by the part of the book blurb that mentioned a secret the main character had. Some of the investment lingo threw me because I am not as familiar with it since I do not work in that part of accounting. I found the plot both intriguing and confusing. While reading it, I felt like I had started the book in the middle of it instead of the beginning. In the end, I thought the book was okay but I cannot really recommend it.

Review of “Birds on a Wire” by Katie Powner

I really enjoy books by this author. She is on my list of authors I go to when I need a good read. This novel falls within the contemporary genre so there is no suspense or real romance involved in the plot. It focuses more on real life messy situations people may find themselves in and how they deal with those situations. It was a fast read because it had short chapters and intriguing characters. I thought the name of the baby boy from the novel was so unique. I found the stories of both the main female characters to be gripping. This book caused me to feel a myriad of emotions. I definitely recommend this book.

I received a complimentary copy from the author. The opinions in this review are my own.