Grade Explanations

These grades are my opinions. Who am I? I am an avid reader, I read anything and just about everything. I have hundreds of books on my shelf and this blog is a catalog of those books.

Grade D: Is not a rating I give lightly. It is only given to a book that I did not finish. It is uncommon for me not to finish reading a book so this should be given very rarely.

Grade C: This is a book that I did not engage with or enjoy a lot. I did finish it, so it was not horrible, but the chances of reading it again are slim. Usually books that get this are cookie cutter without the added benefit of having good character development.

Grade B: A book with a B rating is somewhat engaging with likable characters. This book will most likely be read again.

Grade A-: Good plot and good characters. This book with definitely be read again.

Grade A: This is a great book, engaging and entertaining. From the beginning the author brought you into the world of the book and did not let you go until the end. This book will be read over and over and over again.

Racy: this is given to book with more explicit content. This is not a pro or con rating, just an FYI for my readers.

Why don't you have a Grade F? Because any author that is published is a talented writer and just because I personally did not enjoy a book does not mean it is a failure.

Why do you talk about reading books again? A good barometer of a book is one that can be read again and still be enjoyed. It is as though the characters in the books become friends and you want to visit them all over. I believe that a book that has been read twice is good and a book that has been read four times is a masterpiece.

Texas Wildflower

It is not often that I choose not to finish a book. And it is even more rare that I do not finish a book by a favorite author. But that is where I am with Texas Wildflower. I picked it up because it was written by the very talented Susan Wiggs. I snatch up her books faster than I drive, and when I saw this one I just bought it. I did not even read the summary on the back.

When I started to read it, I saw her note in the front that it was a reprint. And I was glad to read her very first book. But the characters were so... unlikable. Really I have no other words to describe my feelings toward Shiloh and Justin. I did not like either one and really REALLY did not like Shiloh. I got about halfway through the book and put it down. A few days later I picked it back up (on the off chance it got better) and after another 25 pages or so, down it went again.

What did you think of this book dear readers? Was it just me?

Dakota Home

This was a must anticipated book for me. I really was looking forward to getting to know Maddy in this book. The glimpse I had of her in the first book and I enjoyed what I saw. The Jeb story, what he went through was also compelling.

However I was disappointed with the character development and the chemistry between the two characters. I am usually a huge fan of this author but this book did not live up to my expectations.

I am looking forward to the third book.

Dakota Home (Dakota Series #2)

Dakota Born

Dakota Born (Dakota Series #1)

Dakota Born

I read this book when I was in high school and I enjoyed it, However I could never find the second book in the series and therefore never read the third one. I was very pleased to read that these three books were going to be re-released this year.

This book and this author once again exceeded my expectations. I want to move to Buffalo Valley and have a soda at the pharmacy.

A great read, good characters and a story that grabs a hold of your heart.

Seaview Inn

I enjoy author Sheryl Woods! Her characters are always so life like and her books draw the reader into the world of the characters. This family dynamic was great, the grandmother made the story and the romance between Luke and Hannah while they were each struggling with their own issues was compelling. Her cancer conversation and the unwanted pregnancy were aspects rarely found in popular women's literature. *


This book is a great read, perfect for the beach or a rainy afternoon.



**I was a little concerned over the adoption language, some was riding the fence for adoptive parents and at one time I actually put the book down not sure if I was up to finishing it. That was the only reason this book was not given an A in my opinion.

Divorced, Desperate and Delicious

Sometimes it is scary to pick up a book by a new author. Is it really going to be any good or is it going to be a cookie cutter book? Are the Characters going to be the same as I have read countless times or will it be exciting.

And covers can be deceiving. I picked up this book at the grocery store and I was pleasantly surprised. The book is funny. Laugh out loud funny! And the plot was enjoyable and easy to follow. A good light read and an author I will definitely purchase again!

Stranger in My Arms

This was a book I was pleasantly surprised with. I am not the biggest fan of historical romances. I loved them when I was a kid, but as I grew older and became stronger as a women, I started to resent the Ton the dresses and honestly how many Earls of Westmoreland could there really be?

But then I found Lisa Kleypas and I found myself enjoying these timepiece stories. I think it is her ability to build her characters and have you rooting for the person in the wrong, hoping that they can turn it around and make it right. In this book, the hero comes back after years abroad and he is a changed man... or is he? Throughout the beginning of the story the reader is kept in the dark. Always wondering is he or is he not the true Hunter? She keeps the reader wondering at the mystery of Hunter, while cheering him on and still wanting to protect the wifes heart. Then the love affair grows and the mystery takes a back seat to the romance building between the characters.

This story was compelling with twist and turns and fantastic characters! The kind I like best.