Happy Saturday awesome readers. Today I'm reading another romance book with a Valentine's theme. This one is a historical romance that brings some Valentine's folklore into the mix. As a huge Karen Marie Moning fan, this book really hit the spot. I would definitely read more by Collette Cameron. Without further ado, here is… Continue reading #ShortReadsSaturdays (REVIEW) Heart of a Highlander by Collette Cameron @Collette_Author

Happy Valentine's Day awesome readers! I saved this particular read for today. Now this isn't a genre I usually read. Many romance novels are too cheesy for me and I find myself rolling my eyes by the first "bulging bicep" but today is a special exception, so let's see how this exception fairs… Without further… Continue reading (REVIEW) Cupid’s Kiss by Courtney Hunt

Woohoo my first 'official' read for Beat the Backlist. Ouch, I know it's the 24th but it's been a crazy month! I've read a few books but unfortunately the ones I started in December (like Up To No Good) don't count (at least the Amazon reviews count, yay)! I'll definitely contribute a lot more to… Continue reading (REVIEW) Ebb Tide by Jase Kovacs @jasekovacs #BeatTheBacklist #DeweyDragons

Up To No Good Author: Marsha Cornelius Category: Crime Thriller, Amateur Sleuth, Humor Suitable for: Adults My Rating: 4 Stars Format Read for Review: Kindle/Paperback copy provided by the author in return for an honest review. Pages: 249 Description: Rachel is a busybody who can't help but observe her neighbors behaviors. Maybe it's what makes her a… Continue reading (REVIEW) Up To No Good by Marsha Cornelius @marshacornelius

The Buried Book Author: D. M. Pulley Category: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, Coming of Age Suitable for: Adults My Rating: 4.5 Stars Format Read for Review: Kindle Pages: 412 Description: This book was a sad and heartwarming story about a nine year old boy who was abandoned by his mother. Jasper is confused as to why his… Continue reading (REVIEW) The Buried Book by D. M. Pulley @DMPulleyAuthor

This book committed a heinous crime. And then apparently repeated it in the sequel. Read on to see why D gave this book 2 stars. The Haunting of Winchester Mansion (Book 0) Author: Alexandria Clarke Category: Mystery & Suspense, Ghosts Suitable for: Teen thru Adult My Rating: 2 Stars Format Read for Review: Kindle Pages: 130… Continue reading (REVIEW) The Haunting of Winchester Mansion

Thank you, D, for covering this week's Short Reads Saturday. This short story is a great find that is highly rated on Amazon and it's free! Maple Syrup Murder (An Oh Fudge! Cozy Mystery Series - Book 1)   Author: Grace Lemon Category: Cozy Murder Mystery Suitable for: Young Teen thru Adult My Rating: 5… Continue reading #ShortReadsSaturdays (REVIEW) Maple Syrup Murder by Grace Lemon

Ghosts in Glass Houses Author: Kay Charles Category: Murder Mystery/Ghost Suitable for: Teen thru Adults My Rating: 4 1/2 Format Read for Review: Kindle Pages: 282 Description: This story is about a woman that speaks with ghosts. She is talked into going home to her estranged family to find out who murdered her father. In Short: I… Continue reading (REVIEW) Ghosts in Glass Houses by Kay Charles

Alrighty, here is my last holiday read of the season. This is a great book for kids to read every winter! If you haven't already heard of the Ronaldo The Flying Reindeer books check out my last review of Ronaldo: The Reindeer Flying Academy here. This book was our Book of the Month last January,… Continue reading (REVIEW) Ronaldo: The Phantom Carrot Snatcher by Maxine Sylvester

Mastiffs, Mystery and Murder Author: Sandra Baublitz Category: Murder Mystery Suitable for: Teen thru Adults My Rating: 4 Format Read for Review: Kindle Pages: 302 Description: This story is about a woman that enters her Saint Bernard into their first dog show. It turns out that dog show competition can be deadly. With the help of her… Continue reading (REVIEW) Mastiffs, Mystery, and Murder by Sandra Baublitz @SandraInvesting

No End to Trouble (St. Polycarp School Mystery Book 3) Author: Marianna Heusler Category: Murder Mystery, Cozy Suitable for: All Ages (see Parent's Guide) My Rating: 4 Stars Format Read for Review: Paperback copy provided by the author in return for an honest review. Pages: 274 Description: There seems to be no end to the troubles… Continue reading (REVIEW) No End to Trouble by Marianna Heusler @MariannaHeusle1

Merry Christmas! Today I am sharing a cute holiday illustrated children's book with you. Snobbity Snowman Author: Maria Bardyukova, Quiet Riley Jr Category: Illustrated Children's Book, Holiday book Suitable for: All Ages (3-7) My Rating: 5 Stars Format Read for Review: Kindle copy provided by the author in return for an honest review. Pages: 34 Description: Snobbity… Continue reading (REVIEW) Snobbity Snowman by @MariaBardyukova & Quiet Riley Jr

More holiday reading as we get closer and closer to Christmas! Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and gets to spend some quality time with family! Frede and Santa Author: Leen Lefebre Category: Christmas, Fantasy, Family Suitable for: All Ages (Ideal for 6 to 12) My Rating: 3 Stars Format Read for Review: Kindle copy… Continue reading (REVIEW) Frede and Santa by Leen Lefebre @Leen_Lefebre #holidayreading

Hello awesome readers. Welcome to a special Christmas edition of #ShortReadsSaturdays. Today I have a nice feel-good holiday short story to share with you that is by the wonderful, Kathryn Meyer Griffith who is currently giving away YOUR CHOICE of book in this giveaway contest: Reindeer Reads. Don't miss your chance to grab a bunch… Continue reading #ShortReadsSaturdays (REVIEW) Christmas Magic 1959 by Kathryn Meyer Griffith @KathrynG64 #holidayreading

Hello awesome readers. Today I am reading a book recommended to me by E. M. Jenkinson of The Ghastly Grimoire. Right away I recognized Dead Over Heels as a book on my TBR. What I didn't know was that I had miss-filed this book and had it sitting in the waiting room with all the full length… Continue reading #ShortReadsSaturdays (REVIEW) Dead Over Heels by @tbraun_author