A new take on the classic rhyme, Five Little Monkeys! Larry the monster is back in this perfect read-aloud from Bill Cotter, creator of the USA Today bestseller, Don’t Push the Button.
Larry is back! And this time he has enlisted his monster friends to cause monster mayhem! Prompts to “pet,”; “press,”; and “tickle”; the monsters make this a fun, interactive story that little ones will enjoy.
Five little monsters jumping on the bed. One fell off and bumped his head. Mama called the doctor and the doctor said, “No more monsters jumping on the bed.”;
My Review: Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Such a cute monster book for children. I loved that it is an interactive book so the kids have prompts to make the monster feel better after they fell from the bed. The color choices on the monsters were perfect. They are not scary monster. Enjoy the story.
Author Biography
Bill Cotter was born in Dallas in 1964, and has labored as an antiquarian book dealer and restorer since 2000. He presently lives in Austin with his girlfriend, the poet Annie La Ganga, and Travis, an inextinguishable roach who divides his time between the shower and the silverware drawer.
BOOK DETAILS: Inferno by Jade C. Jamison (Feverish, #3) Publication date: December 22nd 2020 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Synopsis:
His past was supposed to stay in the past.
Dane, Last Five Seconds’ drummer, is the “quiet” one. It’s not just because his bandmates are boisterous and love sucking up the limelight.
It’s part of who he is, where he comes from. But he’s determined to break free from the chains of his past.
When it catches up to him, his comfortable world shatters, leaving him with an injured back and an inability to perform his work onstage. To get back on the road as soon as possible, he undergoes physical therapy to aid with his recovery.
Enter Charlie. As his physical therapist, she’s a hell of a caregiver, but she’s also feisty. Sometimes she’s abrupt. And snappy. And downright rude. And, like Dane, she’s got a few hidden scars.
But Dane sees something inside her, something that speaks to him. Although Charlie holds him at arm’s length, even after he’s no longer her patient, Dane is finally able to penetrate her armor. While his scars have never fully healed, hers go even deeper.
As they work through their past together, Dane is convinced it will make them stronger, but can they ever make it past their insecurities and hang ups enough to trust each other…or are they destined to be alone?
1. Imagine 2. Play some music 3. Write 4. Blow readers away 5. Repeat
Jade C. Jamison is a steamy romance author, heavy metal fangirl, wife and mom, coffee connoisseur, cat lover, and vegan foodie–not necessarily in that order. She loves life and believes we learn our wisest lessons when reading, especially if it’s fiction. Her heroines are fierce, her heroes all but broken, both seeking redemption together. Whether in a small Colorado town or big city, she strives to take her readers’ breath away…one story at a time.
BOOK DETAILS: Broken Beginnings by C. Hallman & J.L. Beck (The Moretti Crime Family, #2) Publication date: February 19th 2021 Genres: Adult, Dark Romance, Romance
Synopsis:
The night I saved her eight years ago I knew a choice had been made.
Years later and I can’t manage to let her go.
She’s barely eighteen, virginal, and kind.
Touching her would be a sin, but letting another man have her would destroy me.
Every time I close my eyes I see her, standing there, afraid, scared out of her mind because of that one fateful night.
She doesn’t know the lengths I’ve gone to protect her.
The blood spilled, the words said.
Nothing deters my obsession… it’s wrong, immoral, to follow her, and watch her at every turn but I can’t help myself.
Her safety, her life. It’s the only thing of importance to me.
When an enemy lurking in the shadows challenges that I’ll do whatever I can to protect her, even make a deal with a devil, knowing the only way out is death.
J.L. Beck is a USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, she has written over fifty different romance novels. She started her journey of writing back in 2014 and hasn’t slowed down a second since then.
She’s captivated by real romance, and loves reading about strong “ALPHA” males, as well as sassy heroines that know or may not know what they want. She is best known for delivering a happily ever after but has ended things on a cliffhanger a time or two.
When she’s not typing away at her next book you can find her being a mom to her two adorable kiddos and wife to her high school sweetheart.
She’s obsessed with Starbucks, social media, and is definitely more of a dog person than cat.
Born and raised in Germany, Cassandra moved to the United States when she was eighteen. She always had a love for reading, that love slowly transpired into writing. She put fingers to the keyboard and started writing about the dark side of romance.
Cassandra is one half of the international bestselling author duo Beck & Hallman, who are most knows for the writing the Northwood University series. The pair also write under the pen name Jenna Reed.
An enchanted evening with a stranger leaves him wanting more…
A gift money can’t buy…
Super-rich rancher Jordan Taylor has it all—except someone to share his life with. What he really wants for Christmas is to win the heart of Camilla Sanchez, the hardworking waitress he met at a charity ball. Camilla thinks they are too different to make it work, but Jordan is determined to prove her wrong. She grants him his wish: three weeks to convince her he is worthy of her love. Perhaps this will be the holiday that changes everything…
My Review: Rated 4 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this beautiful love story. The story resembled the Cinderella story. An eligible bachelor who comes from a wealthy family and a smart woman who works as a waitress looking to open her own business. Jordan is best known for his reputation. His eyes are always on the lookout for the next girl to date. He comes from a wealthy family and is the eligible bachelor in town. Camilla is determine to make her dreams come true of opening her own business. She goes to a ball hoping to find someone to partner with her. When Jordan sees Camilla his world changes.
After the event he goes in search of her, since he was mesmerized by her. You will need to read the book to find out more. You will see that Camilla is a strong character that speaks her mind and fights for her dreams and Jordan isn’t exactly what the tabloids say about him. You will be happily surprised on who Jordan really is and how charming he is. I was happy that the main character is Latina. We need more diversity in romance novels. Enjoy the romance and always keep your eyes open in search for that prince charming.
Author Biography
Christy Jeffries graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a degree in Criminology and received her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law. But drafting court documents and working in law enforcement was merely an apprenticeship for her current career in the dynamic field of mommyhood and romance writing. She lives in Southern California with her patient husband, two energetic sons, and one sassy grandmother. Follow her online at christiejeffries.com.
BOOK DETAILS: Amends: A Psychic Mystery Series by Carissa Andrews (A Diana Hawthorne Supernatural Mystery, #2) Publication date: February 26th 2020 Genres: Adult, Mystery, Urban Fantasy
Synopsis:
For as psychic as she is, shit goes sideways far too often around Diana Hawthorne.
Diana now has everything she ever wanted–her memories, and the soul mate she didn’t realize she was missing. There’s just one problem… the old gods expect her to make amends for her absence. And her work starts now.
But time lost at the oracle isn’t the only thing she has to atone for. Her friend Demetri was stripped of his powers–and it was all her fault. If she could just set things right, she’d feel a whole lot better about moving forward. Unfortunately, Demetri wants nothing to do with her and knows exactly how to keep her out of his head.
To make matters worse, in the age of social media, Diana’s abilities have gone viral. People from all over the world are clambering to get on her books. One case, in particular, hits her radar and despite herself, she can’t shake it. A 14-year-old boy is wrapped up with a deadly governmental agency and he’s scared to death. And he should be–they want to weaponize his power.
Torn between what was and what is, Diana struggles to fully embrace who she’s becoming. Will she be able to help Demitri and make things right? Or will her new role mean leaving the past behind?
“An author emerges from the depths of Minnesotan waters. Sci-fi/Fantasy is my pen of choice.” Carissa Andrews is a Minnesota-based genre-bending author who writes a combination of science fiction, fantasy, and dystopia. When not writing her own books, she’s busy reading them. Carissa’s internationally bestselling trilogy, The Pendomus Chronicles, is now in digital, print, and audiobook formats. She has hit the scene as an up and coming speculative fiction author who uses a mix of scifi and fantasy, twisted in modern mythology and alternative history. Check out The Final Five, Oracle, Awakening, and Love is a Merciless God! Carissa has big plans for 2020. Check out her upcoming series, The Windhaven Witches. For more information on their release, visit Carissa Andrews’ author website: www.carissaandrews.com and sign up for her newsletter notifications. She lives in central Minnesota with her husband and brood of five kids. Not to mention, her insane husky puppies, Aztec and Pharaoh. Carissa is also a freelance graphic designer, writer and content creator, social media manager, and marketing professional. She writes consistently on topics of science, technology, art, writing, photography, graphic design, health, self-improvement, and more. Her articles can be found published across the interwebs. Carissa is also a Top-Rated Freelancer on Upwork, and can be contacted for freelancing opportunities: http://bit.ly/UpworkCarissaAndrews
Actress, producer, and parent Kristen Bell (The Good Place, Veronica Mars, Frozen) and creative director and parent Benjamin Hart have a new challenge for you and your kids: become a purple person!
What is a purple person? Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask really great questions. They bring their family, friends, and communities together, and they speak up for what’s right. They are kind and hardworking, and they love to laugh (especially at Grandpa’s funny noises)! A purple person is an everyday superhero! How do you become one? That’s the fun part! Penny Purple will lead you through the steps. Get ready to be silly, exercise your curiosity, use your voice, and be inspired.
Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart have created a hilarious and joyous read-aloud that offers a wonderful message about embracing the things that bring us together as humans. This book will inspire a whole generation to paint the world purple!
My Review: 5 Out of 5 Stars
What a beautiful book for all the children to enjoy. They are sure going to enjoy such a happy book. Purple is my favorite color and us purple people are super awesome. They are 5 steps to being a purple person. We ask great questions, laugh a lot, use our voices, work very hard and most importantly we are us. What’s even more amazing is that anyone can be a purple person. I really enjoyed the illustrations. I couldn’t get over the little worm with his funny faces. He is a real cheerleader. Let’s not forget the bird with the hat and glasses, hehe! This book will truly brighten anyone’s day. Read the book and stay purple and happy.
Author Biography
Kristen Bell
Kristen Bell is an American actress and producer who has starred in such films as Frozen, Bad Moms, and Forgetting Sarah Marshall, as well as the television series The Good Place and Veronica Mars. She has been a guest editor for Parents magazine and has been featured in parenting articles on platforms like Motherly, Real Simple, Babble, and more. She also produces and stars in the web series Momsplaining for EllenTube.
Benjamin Hart
Benjamin Hart is a mostly grown adult who spends his time on a rock, floating through space. He is reminded of this almost daily by his neighbor, Frank. He is also a multidisciplinary designer and creative director. He is currently a principal partner and the co-president of Brains on Fire – a creative agency that specializes in building communities and sparking social movements through the power of identity and narrative.
Benjamin has worked on numerous projects and campaigns focused on early childhood development and education, but he considers his most important, most fulfilling, and usually grossest job to be the one of raising his two children, Stella and Truman with his wife Courtney.
A graphic-novel series for emerging readers about the simple magic of true friendship
Easy-going Fox and anxious Rabbit seem like total opposites. But, somehow, they make the perfect pair! Whether searching for hidden treasure or planting a garden in their own backyard, Fox and Rabbit find everyday magic at every turn. On this first adventure, the pair will discover some new favorite things like sunsets, dandelions, and cotton candy. And they’ll face new fears like heights, swimming, and (poisonous!) frogs. Thankfully, there’s nothing Fox and Rabbit can’t do together!
My Review: Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I love the adventures Fox and Rabbit have. They are such great friends that enjoy having fun together. This book had a few stories.
The first story they both go to a fair. Fox has a swell time winning, while Rabbit cannot win anything. At the end they enjoy the fireworks and the time at the fair.
The second story they go to the beach. Fox can’t wait to go swimming, while Rabbit found every excuse to do anything to avoid the water. He is super scared of the water. Rabbit decides to dig the deepest hole. Fox finally gets him in the water and he loved it. They enjoyed the sunset and find a message in a bottle.
Their next adventure is the map they found inside the bottle. They are supposed to find a secret island, but they need to cross high mountains and creepy smelly waters. They were both brave and made it to the island, but didn’t find what was so fantastic about this place. They enjoy their company and nature.
The last story Sparrow teaches them how to garden. They worked so hard to see their plants grow to find them all eaten. Rabbit just couldn’t help himself.
I love Fox and Rabbit’s adventure, because they always play together and go on adventures together. There are times where one is having a happier time but at the end they work together to make each other happy. The illustrations are so cute. I love the turtle arriving at the end of each chapter asking if he missed anything. That is super funny.
Author Biography
Beth Ferry is the author of the picture books Stick and Stone and Land Shark. Her family has cared for myriad pets, including two land sharks, a hedgehog, a blue-tongued skink, and a heap of hamsters, but her absolutely perfect pet is an English bulldog named Winston. She lives in New Jersey.
Claudia is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author. She lives in Colorado, working for a small IT. She has three children and manages a chaotic household of two confused dogs, and a wonderful husband who shares her love of all things geek. To survive she works continually to find purpose for the voices flitting through her head, plus she consumes high quantities of chocolate to keep the last threads of sanity intact.
BOOK DETAILS: A Fighting Chance by Chrys Fey (Disaster Crimes, #5) Published by: The Wild Rose Press Publication date: January 11th 2021 Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense
Synopsis:
*A FIGHTING CHANCE is Book 6 in the Disaster Crimes series, but it’s a spin-off featuring a new couple, so it can be read as a standalone.*
Thorn has loved Amanda from afar, giving her whatever she needs as a survivor of abuse—space, protection, and stability. He yearns to give her more, though, to share his feelings, kiss her, love her, but he’s worried the truth will frighten her away.
And Amanda is afraid. She’s scared of her attraction for Thorn. Most of all, she’s terrified of her ex-boyfriend, who is lurking nearby where no one can find him. When she grows closer to Thorn, Damon retaliates, jeopardizing their happy ending.
Chrys Fey is author of the Disaster Crimes Series, a unique concept that blends disasters, crimes, and romance. She runs the Insecure Writer’s Support Group Book Club on Goodreads and edits for Dancing Lemur Press. https://www.chrysfey.com Author links:
FabulousReader4Ever 