Category: Review

Review: WHISKEY FLIGHT by Violet Howe

January 12, 2021

Today, Violet Howe starts a new “chapter” in her Cedar Creek world, by releasing her first Cedar Creek Suspense novel, WHISKEY FLIGHT. Review partner Amber was SO EXCITED to check it out, and wasn’t at all surprised when she loved it. Author: Violet HoweSeries: Cedar Creek world, Cedar Creek Suspense (#1)Release Date: January 12, 2021Pages: … More Review: WHISKEY FLIGHT by Violet Howe

Review: WRITE CHRISTMAS by Thommy Hutson

December 11, 2020

We were thrilled to help celebrate the release of Thommy Hutson’s WRITE CHRISTMAS a few days ago. Now we’re happy to share our review of the book. (Hint: we liked it!!) Author: Thommy HutsonSeries: N/ARelease Date: November 26, 2020Pages: 326Review Copy: ARC from XpressoTours Blurb:A contemporary, holiday fantasy with a new twiston A Christmas Carol and It’s A … More Review: WRITE CHRISTMAS by Thommy Hutson

Review: STARLIGHT WEB by Yasmine Galenorn

December 10, 2020

A brand new series from an author I love? Yes, please… and also Thank You!! Today, I get to share how much I loved the first book in Yasmine Galenorn‘s new Moonshadow Bay series, STARLIGHT WEB. Author: Yasmine GalenornSeries: Moonshadow Bay, #1Release Date: December 7, 2020Pages: 296Review Copy: ARC from the author Blurb:Moonshadow Bay…where magic … More Review: STARLIGHT WEB by Yasmine Galenorn

Review: THE LITTLE BOOKSHOP AT HERRING COVE by Kellie Hailes

December 3, 2020

I’ve discovered that I tend to be drawn to books that feature bookstores, libraries, or authors/readers. And there are SO MANY OF THEM, in so many (sub)genres to choose from!! This one caught my eye, and I was excited to add another new-to-me author to my “have read” list! Author: Kellie HailesSeries: N/ARelease Date: July … More Review: THE LITTLE BOOKSHOP AT HERRING COVE by Kellie Hailes

Review: FROM HOPE LAKE, WITH LOVE by Nina Bocci

December 2, 2020

Every time Nina Bocci posts that she’s got a new release coming out, my heart does a little happy dance. Every. Time. I love her stories so much. They’re always just the right blend of sweet, funny, smart, relatable storytelling… perfect for cozying up in my favorite reading chair and getting lost for a few … More Review: FROM HOPE LAKE, WITH LOVE by Nina Bocci

Review: WRITE BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Julie Hammerle

December 1, 2020

‘Tis the season for holiday stories!!! Honestly, I’m a firm believer in stories dedicated to all of the holidays in the calendar… but there’s nothing like the burst of festive storytelling that happens this time of year. Thanks to the lovely people at Entangled, WRITE BEFORE CHRISTMAS by new-to-me-author Julie Hammerle was the start to … More Review: WRITE BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Julie Hammerle

Favorites From The Old Blog | Review: DARK WITCH (Cousins O’Dwyer Trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts

November 19, 2020

In 2010, I started the book blog Books Make Me Happy. In 2018, between a frustrating, snafu-filled web host move and lots going on outside of the blogiverse, I closed the page down. Now — I’ve got my blog mojo back a bit, and am having a fantastic time with this new site. I love … More Favorites From The Old Blog | Review: DARK WITCH (Cousins O’Dwyer Trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts