The Lies Have It by Jill Edmondson

     Sasha Jackson is busier than ever! She starts out working a simple runaway case and ends up knee deep in  murder.  Sasha never thought she'd be learning so much about fetishes, but with Ian's murder, she had to.  She'd only met him once at a party but his death was causing problems all over town. It was up to Sasha to get to the bottom of it all.  As usual, Sasha dives in with both feet, then sorts the information later. Her new boyfriend is out of town on business and Sasha is missing him more than she ever dreamed she would. Now, to keep her mind on the cases at hand. What a mess!

     Jill Edmondson does it again with a Sasha Jackson Mystery. We get the fun, quirky detective and a mystery to sink our teeth into.  Jill is very comfortable with Sasha Jackson and it shows in the writing.  They make a great team!  The characters are likable, fallible and human.  Just the way you'd want them to be. Picking up a Jill Edmondson book is a guaranteed good read.

     The only issue I found was this particular book moved at a much slower pace. You could almost feel how tired Sasha Jackson was.

      I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because I am addicted to Sasha Jackson Mysteries. 

Jim Fosse's Expense Claim by John Dolan

     Jim Fosse just wants to get his expenses paid in full.  He's new and doesn't know the procedures yet.  What ensues is a humorous look at how the expense claim is handled by his company. To be specific, how Ramon Ortiz, the Expense Claims Manager handles it. 

     You will laugh out loud at this short story! A typical situation becomes one you'll be sharing with all your friends.  John Dolan did a fantastic job with this short story.  I recommend you read it and then share with everyone!

    I found no issues.

    I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because it made me laugh from beginning to end.

Grishma by Kelly Anne Blount

       Ryder was very happy on Necoh.  His life was wonderful until Grishma kidnapped his mother and sister.  Trying to save them, Ryder's father was killed. It was then Ryder vowed to get revenge on Grishma. He tracked Grishma wherever she went, even to another world.  In this world, he met Brooklyn.  A very pretty young girl who was in love with another guy.  While attempting to save Brooklyn, Ryder takes her to his world and things go from bad to worse.  Can they survive this? 

     Ms Blount created a wonderfully vibrant and unique world with Grishma.  Characters you can't help but enjoy.  The twists in this fantasy are just enough to keep you moving through the book at a fast pace.  I recommend this book to all YAs.  

      I did find some issues. I felt there was some real overstating emotions and actions. The emotions formed a wider arc than needed for this story.  I also don't believe these characters would have cursed so much. I got the feeling they had surpassed such a basic way of speaking.  

     I gave this book 4 cheers out of 5 because it will make a wonderful series if the above issues are addressed. 

Robin In The Hood by Diane J. Reed

       Robin is from a very wealthy family and is attending a private school.  One day her world falls apart and she has to adjust to a whole new way of living and doing things.  Now she's the bread winner and the only person taking care of her dad.  Being in control of their destiny isn't exactly all she thought it would be.  Her father is still the quiet man he's always been even though she needs him to open up.  Robin then meets Creek and nothing will ever be the same again. 

     First let me say this book is dear to my heart for a very special reason. The setting is my hometown area. It was wonderful to drift through areas and in places I haven't been in years.  The story is well written and the characters identifiable.  You'll love that everything isn't all peaches and cream.  It has a terrific plot to set up a series of these books.  I'd love to see that happen.

     I found no issues here.

     I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because it was fast-paced and  an easy read.

     

The Adventures of Mrs. Hiffen-Hopper by Carla Chadwick

       Mrs. Hiffen-Hopper teaches her children a new lesson every day. Today she's teaching them the power of dreaming big.  While her children are on recess, Mrs. Hiffen-Hopper has a dream that becomes magical. It's nothing new, her dreams are always magical.
     
      This book is perfect for the younger set.  Easy to understand and a quick read, Mrs. Hiffen-Hopper's adventures will become your child's new favorite.  I can't wait to see what's next for her. As she tells her children, the sky's the limit when it comes to dreams. You must get these books for those 1-8 year olds in your life. It will definitely be a collection to be passed down to future generations just like the Little Golden Books were for us.

    I found no issues.

    I gave this one 5 out of 5 cheers because even I as an adult enjoyed it.

Hunting the Beast by John M.W. Smith

      Sandy is visiting her recently widowed grandmother when she notices things don't seem quite right.  Her grandmother is still expecting her grandfather, Harold, to come home.  Sandy tries to tell her he won't be home ever again but it doesn't seem to reach her grandmother.  The farmers in the area are acting strangely too.  They are combing the woods and farms looking for "a beast".  Sandy tries to find out just what kind of beast but no one seems to know.  The farmers haven't seen it but they know it's eating sheep.  The hunt is on.

     Mr Smith did a wonder job of weaving this tale.  The characters are well defined and likable. The characters learn some valuable lessons about life while on the hunt for the beast. New friends are made and grandmother explains about the beast. This book is perfect for the young ones in your life.

     I found no issues on this one.

      I gave this one 4 cheers out of 5 because it just wasn't my cup of tea.

Piercing a Doms Heart by Holly S. Roberts

      Brandon Sterling is a wealthy business man who is struggling to combine his vanilla lifestyle and his D/s desires.  He takes a vacation at the urging of his secretary and goes to his friends club.  He needs this break.  His first day there he meets Willow, his buddies sister.  She immediately stirs something in him.  It's not long before they realize there is more between them than either bargained for.  

     This book will heat up your bedroom like you never imagined.  Terrific characters and a solid plot will keep you turning pages.  Share with your significant other and keep the heat going.  This is a  book I'd recommend to anyone.

    I found no issues in this one.

    I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because it's so well written.