Some Favorite Books This Week!
I’ve been having a tough time keeping up with both the reading AND posting here. While I get it all sorted out, I thought I could at least post the review links to Amazon here, so you can read them there!
By the way, the first book on the top line above is my own cookbook with recipes for side dishes you can make ahead for the holidays. I actually wrote this book and tested the recipes when I worked nightshift at a local hospital. If I can find time to cook ahead as a busy nurse, you can, too! Check out the book if you’d like to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family…and not be so stuck in the kitchen when everyone else is having fun!
Note: I am listing reviews as I do them each day. Sometimes, Amazon takes days or even a week or more to approve these reviews, so you will see a lag between when I list reviews and when a link is available. The longest I had to wait was 3.5 weeks!
Note about Goodreads and BookBub Reviews Linked Below
Sometimes, you’ll see me link to my review at Goodreads or BookBub. That’s usually because I’m having some sort of issue with Amazon: they’re taking waaaaay too long to post the review or they’ve rejected the review because they say it isn’t up to “community standards.” They are never specific… and just ask me to review the community standards page. I wish they would be specific… so I can avoid whatever it is they don’t like. Most “rejected” reviews are rather tame; some are even 5 stars. I’ve noted that some words seem to trigger it, like boring or transitioning. Hey, sometimes things just ARE boring, and it is much more succinct to say that than “visually unappealing” when talking backgrounds in children’s activity books! Others completely leave me scratching my head about what might be “wrong” with the review.
Hope that life becomes a little more sane so I can post my full reviews here soon!
Fiction
Historical Romance
- A Rogue in the Making by Stacy Reid
- The Master of Michaelmas Hall by Vanessa Brooks
- Thief of My Heart by Karla Kratovil
- Betrothed by Elsa Holland
- The Ravenous Lord by Emma Brady
Contemporary Romance
- Just South of Perfect by Grace Palmer
- Super Nice Guy by Nyssa Nash
- One Hundred Lessons by Kelly Collins
- Counting to Ten by Heather Brianne Kirley
- Happily Enemy After by Ashlee Price
- Frozen Hearts by Judy Kentrus
- The Lovely Surprise by Livia Lang
- The Lancaster Estate, Book 1 by Dawn Day
- The Lancaster Estate, Book 2 by Dawn Day
- Sex and Insensibility by Maggie Preston
- Angel’s Lake Box Set Books 1-3 by Jody Holford
- Small-Town Romance Super Collection by Amber Adams
Christmas Romances
- Christmas at Yuletide Farm by Megan Squires
- Sidetracked by Lola Karns
- The Christmas Secret by Ash Keller (part of the Snow in Love collection)
- All He Wants for Christmas by Ann Malley (part of the Snow in Love collection)
- Joy of the Season by Heather Scarlett (part of the Snow in Love collection)
- Wrecking Christmas by Liza Jonathan
- The Jolly Jester (in the ‘Tis the Season for Love Box Set) by Ria Zen
- A Noel Surprise by Livia Lang
- It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Scandal by Stacy Reid
- The Lady’s Guide to Mistletoe and Mayhem by Emmanuelle de Maupassant
- A Christmas Rescue by Kirsty McManus
Mysteries, Suspense, and Thrillers
- Teas and Temptations Volume One by Cindy Stark
Speculative Fiction
- A Beary Christmas Cruise by Ellie Pond
- How Much It May Storm by A. N. Willis
- Ten Thousand Stitches by Olivia Atwater (a Regency romance with paranormal elements)
- Knight of Swords by Barbara Russell
- Starlight Seduction by Larissa Lynx
Children’s Fiction
- My Pet Unicorn Lost His Horn by Vicky Wong
- Charlie Cat Keep His Paws Off at Christmas by Michelle Ristuccia
Nonfiction
General
- 1105+ Sudoku Puzzles by Grace Lockhaven
- Turing by Fergus Mason
- Writer’s Secret Weapon by H. D. Thomson and Cheyenne McCray
- Word by Word by Dirk Foster
- Put the Kettle On by Trish Taylor
- 1000+ Sudoku Puzzle for Adults, Very Easy to Hard by Puzzler Squad
- Portuguese Conversation Made Natural by Language Guru
Adult Activity Books
- Country Cabin Life Coloring Book by I.C Smiles
- Chilled Beach Life Coloring Book by I.C Smiles
- Inspirational Quote Large Print Coloring Book for Women by Jo Puzzled
- Fishing Connect the Dots Book for Adults by Modern Dots
- Famous Women Word Search for Adults by Outdoor Words Publications
Health, Wellness, & Medicine
- Circuit Training for Beginners by Andrew Hudson
- Beefy Calisthenics by Daily Jay
Self-Help & Spiritual
- Find Your Passion by Chandler Kitching
- Girls’ Guide How to Relax and Let Go by Angela D. Coleman
- Love In and Out of Lockdown by Eden E. Wolfe, Christine Nisan, and Anaïs Danesi
Business, Money, & Investing
- Don’t Say That at Work by Michael Callaghan
Children’s Activity & Joke Books
- I Spy Thanksgiving Day Alphabet Game Book by Growing Kids Press
- Thanksgiving Coloring Book by Bondolfi Books
- I Spy Halloween Edition by Growing Kids Press
- Christmas Activity Book for Kids by Pamparam Press
- Santa’s Workshop by Grace Lockhaven
- Large Page Dinosaur Activity Book for Kids by Sunny Sammy Books
No-So-Favorite Books This Week!
