Review: Road Trip to Happiness by Maggie Mundy 5 of 5 stars

Road Trip to Happiness by Maggie Mundy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Scarlett is feeling jinxed - fifteen years ago her first husband left her on the night of their wedding and her second has done exactly the same thing in sunny North Queensland. Then her beloved Nan dies suddenly and requests that she travel across Australia on a trip she did herself as a young woman. Scarlet meets people who make her face the past so that she can try to find her future. One, in particular, Nate makes her believe she can love again. Could this be a whole new beginning for her that finally is the HEA she deserves?

I loved this story which was great fun, very emotional at times and very moving in places. I could not believe the kinds of bad luck that she had previously had and was so happy she finally found happiness. Well written and a great read.

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Review: Code Revelation by Boris Sanders 4 of 5 stars

Code Revelation by Boris Sanders
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Maximilian Gutenberg is a computer scientist who purchased a gift for his girlfriend and in the process inadvertently acquired a crystal containing a being trapped inside of it with the power to save or destroy humans called Lucy. To gain Max's trust in order to get him to help her with a secret mission, she offers to get rid of his rather nasty and abusive boss within one week and in the process make him a man worthy of recognition. This is a story set in a dystopian future in a city built miles into the sky where the value of taking control of your own destiny and the complicated balance between good and evil are part of the lessons he will realise. Can Max get through all of this unscathed and be able to help Lucy while helping himself?

This was a really enjoyable story that as I got more into it became more and more addictive. Yes, there were a couple of parts that I didn't enjoy but I enjoyed it a lot more than I didn't. It was well written and easy to read as well as understand. There was no complicated code so you won't find that difficult to understand (although a little bit of code might have added to the story). Max was an endearing character and it was easy to work out the bad guys just from the way they were described (which I have to admit made me annoyed with Max not seeing it either!). A good read that was very enjoyable

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Review: Evan by Dale Mayer 4 of 5 stars

Evan by Dale Mayer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Evan is considered a wildcard by everyone - including Megan. However unknown to her he is definitely carrying a torch for her and when she transfers to the West Coast their paths cross again when rescuing another SEAL unit who appears to be under attack in an apparent betrayal. Back at base Megan is the one under attack and so Megan and Evan need to stick together as they fight to keep her safe as well as work out who set them up. Can Evan keep her heart safe while Evan fights to keep her safe?

This is a charming story of how sometimes attraction cannot be denied especially when it is so right. Dramatic and with a mystery too it was a great light read that was very enjoyable. Well written, it is a light fun read with an added dose of drama, danger and mystery.

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Review: Markus by Dale Mayer 4 of 5 stars

Markus by Dale Mayer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the story of how Markus met his perfect woman while a training exercise was derailed by local events. She seems to be a perfect match for him after he has been grieving following the death of his wife some time ago. Can they both come out of everything safely and will she decide to keep him or will his colleagues and friends get a chance to step in?

This was a charming story on how Markus met Bree and the events that threatened repeatedly to derail any chance of happiness they might have. A sweet story that was an enjoyable light read in the genre of SEAL meets the woman of his dreams. Well written, it was very enjoyable and very hard to put down as all the dramatic events unfolded.

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Review: Gambling for Ashleigh (Police and Fire: Operation Alpha) by E.M. Hayes 5 of 5 stars

Gambling for Ashleigh (Police and Fire: Operation Alpha) by E.M. Hayes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After a breakup from her longtime boyfriend, Ashleigh Chapman moves to San Antonio and as part of doing everything she's ever wanted to try, she goes to a casino to learn how to gamble. Callum Young is an ex-police officer and finds the pretty blond sat next to him stirs something he hasn't felt since his wife died. When leaving, Ashleigh witnesses a murder and Callum decides to protect her whether she wants him to or not. With a dangerous loan shark after her, he pulls out all the stops to protect her especially when there is a growing attraction between them. As the stakes get higher and higher can Callum play his hand right and keep Ashleigh alive?

This was a really dramatic story that had all the right elements - drama, danger, an attraction between Ashleigh and Callum, and a challenge that seemed impossible to save her. This story was really addictive and I definitely found myself reading it faster and faster as I needed to know what happened next and if Callum was successful or not. Well written and a pleasure to read, you will find yourself addicted to this story too.

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Review: Lingering by Melissa Simonson 5 of 5 stars

Lingering by Melissa Simonson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this very imaginative book, death doesn't have to be the end as with certain conditions, Lingering can be just a phone call or text message away. You can get advice from them, and they can help celebrate your achievements or soothe your fears. All through the clever use of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.

I loved the concept of this story and the result (even though I can imagine it would freak me out big time if it was possible for real). I can imagine this happing for real one day, so maybe the author is a fortune teller too? Well written and very enjoyable I could relate to all of the characters and understand the thoughts and emotions they were experiencing. Very enjoyable.

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Review: Deep Beneath by Dale Mayer 5 of 5 stars

Deep Beneath by Dale Mayer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having completed her PhD Whimsy has an incident when kayaking in the shores outside Seattle which puts her into a coma type state where she has repeated nightmares repeating the sensations and event of her drowning in the water. She wakes up on a remote island with a strange male saviour, two unique dogs and lots of voices and sounds that she keeps hearing. Nothing makes sense to her. Samson, heard the cry to save a woman washed up his island shore and he has no clue that she is going to have a massive impact on both his and his brother's lives. Everything gets far more complicated when they discover a research group that have been illegally conducting experiments on the tectonic plates that are giving unexpected consequences deep beneath. Can Whimsey and Samson solve all the mysteries and fix everything that is affected?

Wow - this is a powerful story that describes so many different things in the one book. First, you get the slow burn love story between Whimsey and Samson. Then all the psychic involvement and the impact on the ocean and creatures within it by the experiments. Then the various betrayals involved between some of the players in the story and the development of interaction between Samson and Whimsey and Samson's brother. A very enjoyable story that was very easy to read and gives a message on the environment that we should all be heeding. Well written and very easy to understand and feel the thoughts and emotions of the characters.

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