Dreidels and Dead Ends by Nancy J. Cohen is brilliant. I love the twists and, of course, Marla and Dalton. Will Marla find the cursed and bejeweled hairbrush? Marla & Dalton Marla is very pregnant, and she is still working and chasing down criminals. She sees things so differently from others. One thing I love […]
The Dockside Letter by Clara Whitford is the first book in a series about a small town with mysteries to solve. Will Maggie uncover the truth? Maggie Sullivan Maggie Sullivan is our sleuth, and she owns the bookstore called Harbor Pages. It seems this is supposed to be her first mystery, but she already has […]
Winter Wishes Scattered by Sarah Westill is beautifully written. Will Bella and Markus find the person murdering the occupants of their apartment building before the baby is born? The Ralston Family Bella is very pregnant and spending the winter with Markus in Sziveria. She is still trying to be the wife that she believes Markus […]
Love Language by Christine Ko is about a young Korean American girl trying to find her place. Will Cassie ever find a place where she belongs? Cassie Cassie is a young middle grade student but doesn’t feel like she belongs in America. When her parents move her and her sister to South Korea Cassie doesn’t […]
A Home for the Ranger by Audrey Wick brings together a state park ranger and a CASA volunteer on a journey neither of them predicted. Will Shane leave Cottonwood Creek or stay? Shane Hutton Shane Hutton knows what he wants. A permanent position as a state park ranger in West Texas. Shane has been hiding […]
Heart of Ice by Rose Harvey has Nina claiming her future in ways that she never thought possible. Will Nina get the help that is needed to reclaim her throne? Nina Princess Nina Fiordlasher needs help from the Dark Elves while trying to forget about Markus and train her hardest to be ready for the […]
Alfie and the Bigfoot of Bluff Creek by NJ Williams features a young boy having moved from England to California and having to adjust to his new life while dealing with middle school for the first time. Can Alfie sort through his feelings? Alfie, Tally, and Milos Alfie is new to the whole school system […]
The Road Thieves by Harper A. Burge is the perfect beginning to a new series. Will Volya and Nassa get to where they need to go? Our two main characters, Volya and Nassa, are orphans, and they are trying to make the best out of the hands that they are dealt. Volya Volya is a […]