Bullets From The Past by Antonio Scotto di Carlo

     Murders are happening everywhere. One young woman begins to wonder when she finds out two of the women she knew. Scared and not really knowing what to do, she turns to the local police for help. As the puzzle comes together, the picture is more frightening than the young woman could imagine. 

     The powerful opening sentence of this book sets the tone for the rest of the story. Psychological thriller is the label that fits most with this story. Well written and plotted, you won't want to stop until you finish the book. You'll also be thinking twice when out alone after dark. These characters are very relatable. The author writes with passion and you feel it. The most troubling thing of all? This story could be about any of us. 

     I found no issues.

     I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because I can see this happening.

The Silver Link by Gwen Kirkwood

     Elspeth Elliot was just finishing college when her uncle died. He left his beautiful farm to her. Elspeth decided she must go home to run the farm and take care of her grandmother. When Elspeth arrives home, she finds nothing as it should be. 
     Robin Armstrong was thrilled Elsepth was coming home. His adjoining farm kept him busy but he knew he'd be seeing a lot of Elspeth. He started a fire long ago that branded Elspeth as his.

     A beautiful story so well written and plotted you just sort of sink deeper into your chair. Characters are well defined. I so enjoyed following Elspeth as she begins to run their farm. It's almost as if you can actually feel the love Robin has for Elsepth. This book is an easy read and one you will enjoy more than once. Ms. Kirkwood's story telling ability is amazing. This is one for the TBR pile.

     I didn't find any issues.

     I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because it's spectacular!

#BabyLove: My Social Life by Corine Dehghanpisheh

     This book gives you a look at social media through a baby's eyes.  The child is unsure why all the tapping and tweeting is going on. Why there are many photos taken.

     A fun book for wee ones! The illustrations and story are simply wonderful. Your child might not understand  it, but they will love hearing the story over and over. 

     I found no issues.

     I gave this one 3 cheers out of 5 because it is extremely short. 

Call Me, Maybe by Ellie Cahill

     Clementine was not looking forward to the trip to California. The family made no secret they wanted her in the business. Clementine wasn't sure what she wanted to do.  The only reason she agreed to the trip was to keep her brother company. After some confusion at the airport, Clementine and Honor, her brother, boarded the plane. Once they were settled, Clementine discovers the confusion at the airport was the least of her worries.

     You will be harnessed to your chair once you begin this book. It's light, funny and romantic beyond measure. The story is very well plotted and written. The characters you can't help but fall for. This story builds slowly and steadily. I believe you will finish this book with a smile on your face.  I'd love to read more about this family and this couple. Call Me, Maybe will make your heart feel lighter and be something you'll talk about with friends.

     I didn't find any issues.

     I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because this would be a marvelous start to a series.

Kaleidoscope of Hopes by Devika Fernando

     Nadia meets her new neighbors quite by accident. As they are moving in, the little girl rolls her ball into the street. She takes off after it without looking. Suddenly a van is rapidly approaching her. Nadia grabs the girl and pulls her to safety.  Nadia couldn't know how saving that little girl would change her life.

     This story is a beautiful one. It's unique and sweet. 

     The issues I found are many. The opening is confusing. It says Nadia gets a life changing letter, then drops that part of the story. The plot needs to be reworked. It repeats so very much and some of the grammar doesn't work. It reads very stiffly. It would be tremendous if changes were made.

     I gave this one 2 cheers out of 5 because the story is so beautiful but wow it needs work. 

Joseph's Journey: When Dad Left And Never Came Back by Christina Nicole Smith

     Joseph begins to wonder why his dad never came home. He asks questions of his mother. She explains about choices and how you can't tell what's in another person's heart or mind.  It helps Joseph accept the situation.

     This book is the perfect way to explain choices to your children. There are so many things they wonder about and they boil down to the choices others have made. It's well written and educational. Your child should have this one in their library.

     The only issue I found was with the e-book. There were WAY to many pages of clutter before you even get to the story. I appreciate dedications but more than that isn't necessary.

     I gave this one 3 cheers out of 5 because of the clutter. 

Icy Silence by Sandra Nikolai

     An isolated boarding school with extremely strict rules is the setting for career day. Michael and Megan were invited to speak to a class about their jobs. It was also going to be a chance for Michael to catch up with an old friend. When they arrive, the school is nothing like either of them imagined. A weekend trip becomes so much more. 

     This book is a very easy read. A simple mystery with no real big surprises.  I liked the story line. It was well plotted and written. The main characters don't seem to be very enlightened. They also aren't completely believable. Their are un-needed details and the author seems to underestimate what the characters are thinking. Ms. Nikolai does a really great job of building a suspect list and she ties up all the story lines. This book will be the perfect quick read for someone who just wants a little distraction.

     I listed the issues above.

     I gave this one 4 cheers out of 5 because of the issues.