A Little Highland Magic by Gerri Russell

This story starts out when Pearl and Aria show up in the real world and ask for help.

Like that I can follow along as I've read the other books in the series. Author fills in the missing pieces if you have not read the previous books.

Love that others stand up for them and they find a way to make it possible for Aria to remain in the human world.

She has insights from her fairy life but they aren't as accurate in the human world... Such a great look into the fairy world where they go up against the leader...

Great detailed descriptions, I can see myself with them on the journey.

Never saw the outcome as such, who made it out of fairy world.

Can't wait to read more, they are being written now!

Adult situations.

Champagne Widows by Rebecca Rosenberg

Love this story because it's about a very strong woman who overcome obstacles in her dreams to be successful as an owner of a vineyard.

start s out when Napoleon Bonaparte is in rule in the 1700's and she is being forced to be wed, it will help her father get out of debt. Barre is hopelessly in love with the boy next door, but he's away fighting...

She meets a lot of men but none stand a chance and circumstances change for her...

She is so active at the vineyard and especially the prayer. She asks a lot of questions to understand why barrels are cured for so long, others not so long. and what makes a good wine and how to enhance it over the years from previous years harvest.

Story also focuses on the politics of the ruler and his successor. The enemies come and want to take over their buildings and hope to find riches . A lot of the women working at the vineyard are also widows with children so Barre makes sure to always find work for them. Love how others come to her aid throughout the story. Sad that her mother dies from a dye in the green material. Never heard of such a thing.

So many happy moments, but just as many sad, torturous ones. Love the travel and most learning more about the vineyard and how it's run and how they sell the wine.

Very detailed descriptions of the area and events that take place.

Very well written and enjoy this story a lot. Can't wait to read more from this author.

A blossoming Love by BJ Ruffin

Short sweet romance about Emily and her flower shop. Jack first started coming by and just chatting with her. They start dating and she notices some habits that disturb her. He is never away from his phon, never having dates at his house, etc.

SFrichahe discovers what's going on and when he calls her after seeing her flee, she tells him they are done. She cries her heart out for several days. He does approach her at the end of her working day after she's had a visitor come to the shop.

You wonder if they will ever get back to what they had...

Like conflict and how it's remedied, never saw it coming at that angle.

Good read.

The Three Witches and the Master by Max Nowaz

In this book we find Adam and he's challenging himself to improve the magic he's learned. There are references to others in Get Rich or Get Lucky book but there are is enough information you get the backstory of what happened.

Story focuses on the three witches and Eve is the one who he brought back to life. Her sisters are still fish in the pond out back. He's a learned magician on his side. He takes the magic from others and he's able to do so much more damage to others. He meets the master himself and it could be the end of him.

Story also follows others who are involved in buying up stock from the college Adam teaches at. There are many entanglements and Adam tries hard to keep out of jail. The sisters have a turn in what happens to Adam also…

Never saw this ending as it did, wow! Think we will be hearing from Adam again...

Received this review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.

Once Upon a Christmas Beauty by Kyra Jacobs

This story starts out with Mia and her family. She's a schoolteacher and has a teen daughter, divorced now and spends time with others in the family to organize the holiday drive where women knit infant items by donations made to the bookshop they ru.

Story also follow Alex who's back in town, a published author now and wants to apologize to Mia for the way he left their relationship in college.

She forgives him but then things get really crazy. A lot of events occur and she takes him in on a holiday weekend as nothing else is open, no car rental etc. They get to know one another again, but he's not giving her the whole truth. After the booksigning at their shop he heads to a competitors shop and that's when she catches him on the tv being interviewed.

He approaches her and she is so tied of the lies...

Mia talks to others and knows he was the one for her but how can she live with his lies.

She views his facebook page and notices the obit for his friend Tom and she takes action.

Love how it all ends and how there is so much hope.

Wonderful story, can't wait to read more from this author.

Move to Millions: The Proven Framework to Become a Million Dollar CEO with Grace & Ease Instead of Hustle & Grind by Darnyelle Jervey Harmon

This book starts with praise and reviews from others.

Story I enjoy because it's not all rules but real life lessons.

The author can recall her early years and how things that happened then tell her what she must do to promote herself and her brand.

What I love right off the bat is when she is with her aunt and they lay out all the ingredients for a cake they are going to cook. I still do this myself, even if it's just a few ingredients. Sound call here!

Each chapter goes from subject to subject and why things are done in certain order and it all makes sense as the author describes. There is a summary of the chapter and also a story from a client who used the particular subject to make her mark.

I have also used the advice during a craft show I was part of at the end of October. Instead of just a plain layette that I had knit, I included the blanket and a baby shower bag along with tissue paper and a card for the newborn. It went over so well, everything was included in this gift the person didn't have to go from store to store to put it all together. I had done it.

So many life lessons throughout this story that I can resonate with in my life over the years.

Beautiful hard lessons to learn the hard way, author makes it sound so easy and simple, it’s a lot of hard work also.

Also understand why author didn't understand about money. My grandson who's a senior has life sciences and is learning about checking account, credit cards, finance charges etc so they can survive the real world.

So much advice and enjoy stories from other clients as it relates to what they learned from the author.

Innovative sound advice throughout the book, with a touch of faith in God and yourself. Love statistical charts that show the results and how you can follow them along so you make the right decisions.

Excellent resource book to keep referencing throughout your years climbing to the top.

Pawfect Christmas Hearts: A Heartwarming Sweet, Clean, and Wholesome Holiday Romance Collection Featuring Books from the Puppies for Christmas Series by Josie Riviera

Three previously published book sin this bundle.

A Christmas Puppy to Cherish by Josie Riviera

Story starts out with Max and he's returned after 30 years to stay in Cherish for a month til his job starts after the holidays.

He has a lot of past to deal with having grown up in foster homes, some good but most bad ones.

He heads to music store and is able to buy a replacement harmonica and after speaking to the shop owner he is looking for a guide hiking to show him the sights.

She knows Sarah will be the perfect one as she also loves to hike and be outside-he runs the flower shop there.

They get along just fine, having so many of the same things in common. Love the bear and how she wards off an attack while they are hiking.

Love hearing about all the animals, birds, dogs, etc throughout the book as well as proverbs quoted and scriptures.

Sarah is holding a medical secret to herself and I love the Christmas gift she gives herself and others in turn.

Lack of communication will not allow them to stay together.... Amazing what one puppy can do.

Love hiking ornament, so precious!

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Christmas in the Air (Flipping For You Book 6) by Josie Riviera

Praise for the authors works, Prologue Penelope on a plane. She has to keep your fears low

She's on a plane to Hilton Head and discussing the job with Jacob. SHe's done the job since a teen. They also discuss relationships.

Anxiety takes over when the plane jolts and he tries to get her mind of herself. He is divorced, likes his job, doesn't want to date. He gets her to talk about flying and her fears.

Her teen son is heading to FL to visit his father over the holidays. Penelope doesn't like the holidays, it's time spouse had cheated on her and she feels lonely.

She's feeling guilty for ignoring her son, Evan but working many hours at the toy company. She hopes Lincoln her brother will help out with him.

Love natural wooden toys her and her brothers company operate.

They are able to sit down and talk about the past and how things effected them. Love hearing of hard talks and the severity of the events.

Just when things are going well for them, then they are not. misunderstandings and more patience they might make it.

Love holiday themed book on the boat, that's different!

Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.

Recipe note from the author and other works by the author are listed at the end. Excerpt from 1800 cupid is attached also.

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Cocoa's Christmas Love by Josie Riviera

Cute Christmas read.

Story starts out with Ivy and she and another run the local florist shop in town.

They are struggling as the promotional piece was not very flattering at all. She's a bit concerned especially when hearing another chain floral shop will be coming to town.

Story also follows Blake who is a photographer, mostly environmental items but his grandfather had taken the promotional pictures for the piece in the magazine of Ivy's shop.

He does run into her as she's rescuing a little puppy in a dark alley and he takes a liking to the puppy also. She is so caring and even taking them to the vet.

Love the turmoil and how things have solutions.

Like decorative and very festive settings throughout this book.

Great story.

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CHILDREN'S BOOKS

Potty-Training Day: For Boys by Akilah Trinay, Stephanie Hider

(illustrator)

Colorful children's book about potty training, focusing on boys. Author has a previous book mostly about training girls.

What I like about this book is it is easy to follow along and there are so many tips and advice at the very end. WIsh I had this book about 45 years ago. Lucky I had a spouse who helped with our son.

Colorful pictures and sound advice. Patience is key. Love all the suggestions, give em a try yourself.

Great gift for the parents of the great grandkids.