Children's books reviewed: Nov 10

   

 

Facts about the Poison Dart Frogs by Lisa Strattin

Starts with offer of free ebook, other volumes are listed, image credits and TOC where chapters are listed. Have never heard of this type of frog so very interested in everything about them.

Fun, educational, colorful children’s book that adults will enjoy also.

So many facts about these frogs and where they live, eat, and so much more.

So tiny, less than 2 inches long!  

 

Facts About the Pig by Lisa Strattin

Spouses grandfather had a farm and he raised show pigs. SOmetimes they ate better than the family.

Starts with offer of free ebook, other volumes are listed, image credits and TOC where chapters are listed.  

Fun, educational, colorful children’s book that adults will enjoy also.

So many facts about pigs and where they live, eat, and so much more.

 

Facts about the Rockhopper Penguin by Lisa Strattin

Starts with offer of free ebook, other volumes are listed, image credits and TOC where chapters are listed. Have never heard of this type of penguin so very interested in everything about them.

Fun, educational, colorful children’s book that adults will enjoy also.

So many facts about these great penguins and where they live, eat, and so much more.

Love how they got their name, so cool. So wicked tiny and vulnerable.

 

Book Review: Her One and Only by Cheryl Bolen

  

Her One And Only: A Dragonblade Quickie Historical Romance by Cheryl Bolen

Didn't realize this series existed so when I got an email about it from Amazon I bought the book and read it right away. So happy to see th euathor is writing again after her medical issues.

Love a good mystery, one in which I never guess who culprit is.

Story starts out with Venus and she's been on the hunt for a spouse for years and has turned so many away.  She only has eyes for one man but he's more interested in lands and the operation side of things.

Love how sparky she is and sticks to her word. She won't settle for less than what she wants. She arrives at James property in guise of wanting more information on how things are done, for her family's lands. He teaches her a lot and even offers to take her riding because they had to let their horses go. He sees another side to her...

She gets kidnapped from an angry suitor and James has to decided is she worth it, saving her..

Great read, can't wait to read more.

 

Book Review: The Everyday GLP-1 Cookbook by Julia Everden

  

The Everyday GLP-1 Cookbook by Julia Everden

This cookbook caters to one on GLP-1 drug. There is a lot of introduction material that you should review. SO many tips to help you along your journey to weight loss.  Recipes sound so yummy. They are easy to make also.

Each recipe starts with a title and a brief summary of the dish.

Prep cook and total times long with servings are included.

List of ingredients and most items are fresh and healthy.

Directions are given as to how to prepare this dish..

Adjust the servings is included.

Make it your way is another alternative.  Directions non how to store and reheat for another meal.

Allergens list is included.

Nutritional information per serving has calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber and sodium .

SO many choices to select from. Weekly plan is included and shopping lists. Check with your doctor first. Resources and references are included at the end.

Great book to keep handy.

 

Book Review: A Harvest of Miracles by Josie Riviera

  

 

A Harvest of Miracles by Josie Riviera 

Story starts out with prologue of Connie writing to Florence...

She knows the house and business will be in good hands when she passes away.

Back to the book where we follow Florence... she's arrived in Vermont and she finds the neighbors friendly. Her aunt Connie has Mrs. Owens running the book store and Jake helps her. She left her job in the city and thinks she's made a huge mistake...

Her boyfriend in the city had broken their dating off and he's relocating to CA.  Love layout of the book shop and that they serve shortbread cookies, love the added spice they put in them. 

She always loved spending time with her aunt at the shop in vt. Jake is next door neighbor who's a handyman and he knows where her aunt put notes on all special events that were held in bookshop. 

Love when Jake and Florence go on a hike up the mountain during full foliage week. So very festive time of the year. Love times Florence spent with aunt Rose. Don't care for way Florence's parents treat her when they visit. They want her to sell everything and move back home. Jake tells them it's her life, let her decide. Love how whole community comes together for her,

Great read. Wonderful events at book shop.

 

Book Review: Wild Irish Christmas by Tricia O'Malley

  

 

Wild Irish Christmas by Tricia O'Malley 

This story starts out with Lily and she's escaped her abusive boyfriend and finds herself at Graces Cove. She has a job  teaching after the holidays. She wants to be a writer now and has her journal with her writings. She has dreams of a man that she can picture and wants to meet him someday. Love friends she makes at local pub where they tell her of the legends of the area.

Story also follows fae Prince Callum and he can dreamwalk with the woman of his dream.   He's on his way to hopefully meet her after talking to his mother bur fae of water take him.

A fairy wakes up Lily to go rescue him and they bring him back to her place where fairy explains how to fix his wounds.

He wakes and wants to give her a medal. She's able to open up to him about her past with her ex. He wants to kill him. Adult situations.

Love Christmas festivities and he does incredible things with his magic.

Great holiday read. Excerpt from another book is included at the end.

Not really into fae and fairys but enjoyed this book a lot.

 

Nov 9 Big Sky Christmas: Holiday Romance on a Montana Ranch Book 4 of Coffee Creek Montana by CJ Carmichael

  

 

 

Big Sky Christmas: Holiday Romance on a Montana Ranch Book 4 of Coffee Creek Montana by CJ Carmichael

This story starts out with Winnie and her son Bobby. She runs a bakery with others and it all works for them. Her best girlfriend also works there, Laurel who was her intended husbands brother. They also a little girl.

Story also follows Jackson who is rather adopted family member> Olive is still the one in charge of everything and she learns of her grandsons existence and wants them all to move to the ranch and take over where the son would've been.  They are expected at Christmas also. 

Jackson still has a thing for her but he still doesn't think it's proper to make it public. He T night...

Jackson is involved with Olive's sister who has cancer and  she leaving her ranch to Jackson. We find out who his father is and how it all went down. 

Love family times together but they are hard also on everybody.

Never see this turning out happy for everybody involved.

Love Christmas festivities and the whole family get togethers.

Love all the surprises and hard working people. Super love all the different age groups of characters in this one. Love catching up with the families in town.

Great holiday read.

Received this review copy from Tule Publishing via Booksprout and this is my honest opinion.

 

The Christmas Hourglass Davis Bunn

  

 

The Christmas Hourglass Davis Bunn

This story starts out with Thad and Lia and they're on the neighbors boat to do deep sea fishing for a whole day. She's in her own world and not talking to any of the couple there. Something is troubling her but Thad will find out when they get back to the house.

We find out the turmoil that has been troubling Lia. It's like Love Story to me, so tragic but beautiful thing will come out of it all.

Life gets super hard for Thad and he has things to do to follow Lia's wishes and their daughter Olivia's wishes as well.

He doesn't like to ask for help. He is a renowned chef and loves his job the imagination of creating is his passion.

Time constraints and before he knows it he's by himself and he's the legal guardian of his granddaughter Laura.

Others in town know what's transpired and offer help by showing up, cooking meals, offering to sit with the baby. He has a full time job just with Laura but he does see others from time to time.

love the fact that this book encompasses  many different age groups. and their problems and the solutions have for them. 

Love music in this book and how it's created and reinvented by others. Love interjections from others to help him along his journey.  Love help he offers others at the same time, so generous.

The one year anniversary is so hard. He's sto strong for him and his granddaughter. SO many changes as life progresses.

Such beautiful story, something for everyone in this read.