Book, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance

Snow Queen by Ava Quintana

Entertaining and Intriguing Karen’s Magic Review This is another book that was free in the author’s newsletter. It’s a shorter read, and on a topic I’ve not read about before. Ballet is something I know nothing about, so I found it very entertaining. The story tells us about a young dancer who works her up… Continue reading Snow Queen by Ava Quintana

Anthologies, Book, Kindle Unlimited, Romance

Battle of the Heart, a charity anthology

Karen’s Review This is a charity anthology put together at the height of the Ukraine war to help raise much needed funds. It has been a while since I read an anthology and I love the eclectic mix of styles they contain. This one had a war and romance theme, so I looked forward to… Continue reading Battle of the Heart, a charity anthology

Animals, Articles, Book

National Dog Rescue Day.

Last year, I wrote an article about my rescue dog, Meggy. You can read it here. Meanwhile enjoy some photos of Meggy and Tilly, and tell me about your own pet. Meggy

Book, Fantasy, science Fiction

Free Book for a Limited Time

Amazon Description Invincible superpowers and nobody to stop him. Will he save the day, or trigger global annihilation? England, 1989. Arthur Merlin is plagued by restlessness. Ever since he woke up from a head injury with extraordinary abilities, the Vietnam vet has turned the world into his unsuspecting playground as he masters his gifts. Showing… Continue reading Free Book for a Limited Time

Book, Dystopian, Kindle Unlimited, Post Apocolyptic, series

Review of Infinity by Christopher Artinian

The Journey Continues…… Karen’s Review This is the fourth book in the series and tells the story of what happened after the meteorite hits the earth and wipes everything out. The first book Salvation tells us about the underground bunker that many survived in. The next book is about their escape. In this one we… Continue reading Review of Infinity by Christopher Artinian

Book, Crime, Kindle Unlimited, Romance, series, Thriller

Catalyst by Nicole Fanning

Utterly Absorbing & Immensely Enjoyable! Karen’s Review This is a romantic Mafia story. A friend suggested it to me. At over 400 words long, I wouldn’t have read it no matter how appealing the blurb. However, my friend’s enthusiasm won me over. Natalie, is an ordinary women attending a family wedding in a Chicago hotel.… Continue reading Catalyst by Nicole Fanning

Animals, Book, Romance, Stories, Young Adult/Teen

Otterly Into You by Erin Nicholas

Short and Sweet Karen’s Review I saw Otterly Into You reviewed on Julie Northup’s blog. I liked what I read, so I downloaded it. Good call. I really enjoyed this very short story. It told of the building romance between Knox and Fiona told mainly from his point of view, although later it switched briefly… Continue reading Otterly Into You by Erin Nicholas

Anthologies, Book, Dystopian, Mystery, Post Apocolyptic, Romance

New Reading List for May

Always subject to change, but this is what I intend to read this month. Infected Waters is from the author’s newsletter, and the first in a series. Catalyst, I’ve been asked to read and review, so I hope I like it as it’s a huge book with over 400 pages. Battle of the Hearts is… Continue reading New Reading List for May

Book, Novella, Romance

Love, Life and Regret by Danielle Jacks

A heart-warming story! Karen’s Magic Review I picked this up in the author’s newsletter. They are a great way to find good books, not to mention often free. Wanting something light and easy to read, this story fitted the bill perfectly. Freddie and Kristie are the two main characters, and are husband and wife who… Continue reading Love, Life and Regret by Danielle Jacks