To Forge Her Fate

 

***

PG

a little {TMP}, {BSt}

Could Recommend

I don't know what it was about this book but something seemed a little bit off.

It might have been because at times I felt like the heroine was somewhat throwing herself at the hero.

I'm not sure exactly but I can't say that I loved it because of whatever this is that was a bit uncomfortable to me.

A little bit {Too Much Passion} description for me in a couple of moments but not terribly bad.

There was also some unsavory {Backstory} that was revealed throughout the book.

However, there were some good qualities I will point out....

I really liked that there was more substance to the story.  It had more too it than the usual regency stories.

I also enjoyed the little bit of mystery.

So, overall, it was kind of just okay for me.  I could recommend it if pressed.

 Stockton did a really good job of setting up the next book so I will probably end up reading it if it gets put in my path but I will not necessarily seek it out.

Deep Cover

 

***1/2

PG

Easily Recommend

I enjoyed this stand alone novel as much as I enjoyed the Saint Squad books!

Fast paced and interesting!

Rated PG only for subject matter being a little heavy for very young readers :)

I could easily recommend this book!

By the Light of the Setting Sun

 

***

PG

a little {TMP}

Could Recommend

This was a cute book but nothing crazy different than all the others.

Not super memorable I guess is what I am trying to say.

There was just a little too much for me in the kissing scene at the end {Too Much Passion} but really not too bad.

I could recommend this based on cleanliness but not necessarily based on storyline.

The Trespassers

 

****

PG

Easily Recommend

I have always enjoyed Stephanie Black's books.

This is the first one in a series that has a paranormal slant.

I liked it very much and there was only one {Uncomfortable Moment} that I can think of so I am not even mentioning it in my rating above.  There was nothing else objectionable!

It is a murder mystery and I am happy to report that I didn't figure out 'who dunnit' until about 50 pages before the end.  I figure, if an author can keep me guessing that long then they've done a pretty good job of weaving the story :)

I can easily recommend this book and look forward to the series continuing!

The Insider

 

****

G

Easily Recommend

This was a fast paced, intriguing story that I sped through.

I enjoyed the storyline and the characters and there was nothing at all that I objected to!

Even the kisses were just that...kisses and not described in the least which was refreshing :)

I could easily recommend this book to anyone.

Windsong Manor

 

***

G

Could Easily Recommend

I was really liking this book and then, slowly, it started to feel like I was reading a fairy tale adaptation or something.

Everything just seemed a little too...I don't know...a little too sugary?

Anyway, it is a (very ;) sweet story but just a tad too much at times.

It was clean so I did appreciate that.

I could recommend this based on its cleanliness but I don't know that I will based on the overall feel of it.

A Winter By the Sea

 

***1/2

PG

a tiny bit {TMP}

Easily Recommend

This is the second installment in the series "On Devonshire Shores"

I was reminded in the middle of this one, how I had not had great expectations for the first one but ended up pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed it.  I had the same experience with this one.

I think Julie Klassen is an excellent writer who can make a very normal family's home life into something I am eager to read about.

Anyway, that being said, I did feel there was just the slightest bit of {Too Much Passion}  That was my only (very minor) complaint though and could easily recommend this book to anyone!

I just wish the next one was being published sooner so I could remember all the characters and storylines going into it.  When there are months in between books I spend the first half struggling to remember everything about the last :(