be. love. by Christin Collins

 Book Excerpt:

"be. Love. It is a transformative guide that welcomes the reader on a profound journey into self-discovery and healing. Drawing from her experience as a health and wellness coach and her insights as a mindfulness facilitator, Christin Collins explores the essential role of love in achieving true wellness and inner peace. Be. Love. Delves into the complexities of the human spirit, emphasizing the power of self-love and compassion as pivotal forces in personal growth and health.

Through compelling narratives and practical exercises, Christin supports the reader with tools to dismantle barriers that prevent love from flourishing within. Her holistic approach addresses the mind, body, and soul to foster balance and harmony. After challenging us to confront the turmoil, trauma, and stresses that cloud our lives, be. Love. Guides us into coherence and a regenerative lifestyle.

Each chapter builds upon the previous one, forming a ladder of evolutionary steps that lead the reader into a more compassionate and mindful existence. Christin's writing resonates with warmth and authenticity, making complex concepts accessible and motivation actionable. If you are seeking to transform your life through the power of love and mindfulness, be. Love. Is your compelling roadmap for a more fulfilled and peaceful life?"

Title: be. love.

Author: Christin Collins

Publisher: BooksGoSocial

Reviewed By: Arlena Dean

Rating: Four

Review:

"be. Love. by Christin Collins

My Perception:

'Be. Love.' was a beautiful read about self-love, personal growth, spirituality, wellness, healing journey, and meditation practices. It is easy to read and will give you much to think of long after the read.

The exercises with the tips at the end of each chapter were phenomenal in presenting them to the reader. Be ready for a collection that brings out the beauty and complexity of all forms of love.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Camp Net Galley Welcome Packet by We Are Bookish

 Book Excerpt:

"Welcome to Camp NetGalley! Whether you're a longtime NetGalley member or just getting started, we're thrilled to invite you to our online summer camp extravaganza. Pack your favorite bookish tote bag and get ready for free weekly activities created just for you! 

Camp NetGalley is an online bookish experience that took place during the entire month of July 2024. It was so much fun with all of the creative ideas that were shared, especially the summery themes.  

I enjoyed the challenge of seeing so many camp reading sites, books, and games to choose from this summer. The novels were fun reads that kept one's attention until the end. There were lots of offers, and I hope I didn't miss too much. I will be waiting to see what's up for next year.  

Thank you for sharing the Camp Netgallery Welcome Packet with us.

Boss, Jade Jones

 Book Excerpt:

"Samiko, a suburban sweetheart, has always played by the rules. But everything changes when she crosses paths with Boss, a notorious Konkwo Mafia Family member. Handsome, powerful, and utterly charming, he's everything she's ever dreamed of in a man. The only hitch? She's already committed to someone else—a man unwilling to let her go without a fight.

Meanwhile, Tyffani has been weathering the storm with her boyfriend, Brixton, for years. Enduring his infidelity and shouldering the blame for his criminal escapades, she's stuck in a toxic cycle. However, when a captivating new prospect enters her life, Tyffani is torn between loyalty and desire. But with a volatile African boyfriend in the mix, falling for someone new might not be the safest or wisest choice. Will Tyffani find the happily-ever-after she craves, or will her tumultuous relationship lead to her downfall?"

Title:  Boss

Author:  Jade Jones

Publisher:  Jaded Publications 

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: 4

Review:

"Boss" by Jade Jones

My Perception:  

'Boss' was quite a story. There was so much going on between Samiko, Boss, Brixton, Tyffani, Jabari, and Tyffani, with there being even more characters that one kept turning the pages to see what was coming next. This story had friends against friends, sisters against sisters, brothers against brothers, and the list goes on and on. There was so much infidelity going on all over the place that would keep you shaking your head and wondering what was coming next. All that is left to say is to be ready for a lot of drama, twists and turns, murder, and let's not leave out all the secrets that eventually come out.

Merc (The Protectors Book 2) Kindle Edition by B. Love

Book Excerpt:

"For a man like Merc, his reputation has always preceded him. Known for his allegiance to the criminal underworld as a protector, the gangster only shows love to his family… and his son and the woman who birthed him are at the top of that list. When Merc decides to take one last job before retiring, he doesn't think it will include protecting a woman he's been trying to avoid but can't seem to get rid of. A woman who softens him and brings out the lover he's kept hidden over the years.

For a woman like Neo, it only takes one lesson to teach her. A bad experience with a man who has a child closes her heart off to dating men with children. It seems fate has other plans… plans that bring her and Merc together three times before they begin to question if they are meant to be.

With a dangerous dealer on the loose, Neo is forced to seek asylum outside of her home and under Merc's protection. Will he prove to be a safe space for her heart romantically, or will he save her life and heart for her to give to someone else?"
 

Title:  Merc

Author:  B. Love

Publisher:  Prolific Pen Pusher 

Series:  The Protectors Book 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"Merc" by B. Love

My Perception:  

What a story about how these two, Merc[Mercury] and Neo, come together in this good romantic story. With Merc in security, will he be able to keep Neo and a few other people from this story? Be ready for a read with many facets that you must keep up with, especially with some of the things that happened in the story. 

Be ready for a good story about love, where two people find love in the end. Merc was quite a man who was there for the ones he loved. To get this whole story, you must pick up 'Merc' and see how this author brings it out to the readers.

 

Asylum (The Protectors Book 1) Kindle Edition by B. Love

 Book Excerpt:

"Asylum Matthews has devoted his life to his wife, stepdaughter, and the safehouses and protection he provides the city of Memphis. When his wife disappears without a trace, leaving signed divorce papers and her daughter behind, Asylum's world is tilted on its axis.

Dauterive Jersey married the wrong man, and she's suffered silently because of it. The free-spirited, independent woman has been dying for an escape. When she finally dares to divorce her husband, he vows to make her pay with an age-old threat—if he can't have her, no one can.

When Dauterive needs protection, Asylum offers his assistance without knowing who she is or what's going on. The second they are in each other's presence, memories of their time together rush to the surface, allowing a love they stifled to finally breathe again. Will it be easy for this second chance love to bloom, or will it wither and die and put both of their lives on the line?

Title:  Asylum

Author:  B. Love

Publisher:  ‎ Prolific Pen Pusher 

Series:  The Protectors Book 1

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

'Asylum' by B. Love

My Perception:  

'Asylum' was an interesting read about how Asylum Matthews and Dauterive [Doe] Jenkins, who had been in love many years ago, could finally be together again after all was said and done. There will be a lot going on in this story, so you will have to keep up to see how this second time around came again for these two to be together again. I enjoyed seeing how this man took in and loved another man's child and went to the end to ensure she was well cared for. Indeed, Asylum was a 'protector, lover, and friend.'  Now, to get it all, you will have to pick up this good story to see how well this author does in giving up an exciting read that will keep you turning the pages till the end.

The Marriage Bed Kindle Edition by Lakisha Johnson

 Book Excerpt:

"Lynn and Jerome Watson have been together since meeting in the halls of Booker T. Washington High School in 1993. Twenty-five years, a house, business, and three children later, they are on the heels of their 18th wedding anniversary and Lynn's 40th birthday.

Her only request was a night of fun at home with her husband and maybe a few toys.

Lynn thinks their marriage bed is suffering and wants to spice it up. Jerome, on the other hand, thinks Lynn is overreacting. His thoughts, if it ain't broke, don't break it trying to fix it. Then something happens that shakes up the Watson household, revealing secrets, but Jerome's biggest secret is that his lips are sealed.

The Bible says in Hebrews 13:4, "Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous." But what happens when life starts throwing daggers, lies, turns, and twists?"

Title:  The Marriage Bed

Author:  Lakisha Johnson

Publisher:  Twins Write 2 

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"The Marriage Bed" by Lakisha Johnson

My Perception:  

The author gives the reader another good read...'The Marriage Bed.'  One would think Jerome would have been more brilliant than he was in having a wife like Lynn and knowing she would not put up with his mess after they had been together for over twenty-five years. Especially when Lynn comes to him and lets him know that something is wrong in their marriage. And for Jerome to do this with a friend of theirs from church. Jerome had a problem, and he really needed some professional help. As we can see from the read, he continued this mess and was supposedly trying to get his wife back. Pick up this good read to see what I am talking about. I wasn't surprised with the ending!

I agreed wholeheartedly with what the "Bible says in Hebrews 13:4, "Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous." However, when your life starts throwing all the mess in from 'daggers, lies, twists, murder, and turns all over the place,' as it continues, it may be time to separate, and divorce is evident.

The Wedding People A Novel by Alison Espach

 Book Excerpt:

"It's a beautiful day in Newport, Rhode Island, when Phoebe Stone arrives at the grand Cornwall Inn alone, wearing a green dress and gold heels, not a bag in sight. She's immediately mistaken by everyone in the lobby for one of the wedding people, but she's actually the only guest at the Cornwall who is away for the big event. Phoebe is here because she's dreamed of coming for years—she hoped to shuck oysters and take sunset sails with her husband, only now she's here without him, at rock bottom, and determined to have one last decadent splurge on herself. Meanwhile, the bride has accounted for every detail and possible disaster the weekend might yield except for Phoebe and Phoebe's plan—which makes it that much more surprising when the two women can't stop confiding in each other.

In turns absurdly funny and devastatingly tender, Alison Espach's The Wedding People is ultimately an incredibly nuanced and resonant look at the winding paths we can take to places we never imagined—and the chance encounters it sometimes takes to reroute us."

Title:  The Wedding People

Author:  Alison Espack

Publisher:  Henry Holt and Co.

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"The Wedding People" by Alison Espach

My Perception:  

 

'The Wedding People' was quite a read about Phoebe Stone. A lot had happened to her, including her mom dying at birth, living with a depressed father, failing IVF, a husband who left her for an associate, and losing her cat. When she decides she has had enough of life, she decides to do something about it...having reached her breaking point.  

How she did this will keep you reading to see how Phoebe will make it out of it. Phoebe didn't know she was checking into a resort that had been taken over for a million-dollar wedding and had been mistaken for one of these wedding folk. Lila [the bride] befriends Phoebe, learns of what Phoebe had planned, and decides to do something by befriending her, not wanting her wedding ruined by that happening. 

It will take a while to get into this good story, but as you continue to read it, you will see how well this author creates a story that will immerse you in a situation that can have you laughing and crying at this emotional read. The characters' lives intertwine, and the story's emotional depth makes for a compelling read. It's always refreshing to find a book that evokes laughter and tears.

Thank you to NetGalley and Henry Holt & Company for the ARC in exchange for my review.

Sins of the Father 2 Kindle Edition by Smokey Moment

 Book Excerpt:

"A father's love is special...

Rohan Jeffries sacrificed a lot to bring up his girls in surroundings fit for princesses.

But something about his relationship with them haunted his wife...

What first appeared overbearing and protective emerged as dark and forbidden. Monica vowed to investigate. She was justified….

He was moving differently. Her girls were avoiding him, and her grandchildren weren't coming around. Something was wrong.

After digging and finding something shocking, Monica went on a rampage. And Rohan paid the ultimate price!

Now, she sits in jail. The charge; Capital Murder! Her daughters fight to save her from the possible death sentence and get her home. But things happen that threaten her freedom. At the center is Rohan's sister, Gherlaine. A Haitian spiritual priestess and the most feared woman in their family. She is the matriarch. Their family fears her for a good reason. And when she arrives in America, many believe she came with the worst of intentions.

Read along in this dark and twisted tale of a father who had secrets that he tried to keep hidden. His now-grown daughters show signs of the trauma inflicted on them as they navigate life while trying to free the mother they love so dearly!

*Trigger Warning Advisory*This book has triggers. Reader discretion is advised*

Title:  Sins of the Father 2

Author:  Smokey Moment

Publisher:  WordRoc Publications 

Series:  Book 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"Sins of the Father 2" by Smokey Moment

My Perception:  

Part 2 of 'Sins of the Father' was still a sad read. I was glad to see one of the sisters taking charge of her mother's defense. I am still unsure about that mother because she could have done much more for her girls earlier. It was good to finally see the girls come together because they will all need lots of therapy when it's said and done. This author did an excellent job with this storyline, bringing out that horrible husband/father and brother that this family had to endure. This was one powerful story that left me in awe.

Sins of the Father Audible Logo Audible Audiobook – Unabridged Smokey Moment

Book Excerpt:

"A father's love is special...

Rohan Jeffries sacrifices a lot to raise his girls in surroundings that are fit for princesses. Nothing is too good for them. They are perfect!

But something about his relationship with them haunts his wife...

What first appeared as overbearing and protective emerges as something dark and forbidden.

His wife Monica looks closer after finding something she was sure he never meant for her to see...

And what results no one would have ever seen coming!

Monica Jeffries is the wife of Congressman Rohan Jeffries, a stand-up man by all accounts. Rohan works hard and reaps the fruits of his labor. He will stop at nothing to achieve the American dream. He cherishes only family, and his wife, Monica, supports his every desire.

That is...Until what he desires is something that should have been entirely off-limits!

Read along in this dark and twisted tale of a father who tries to hide secrets. But as his daughters become women, the secrets become increasingly complex to cover up!

*Trigger Warning Advisory*This book has triggers. Readers' discretion is advised.*

Title:  Sins of the Father

Author:  Smokey Moment

Publisher:  WordRoc Publications 

Narrator: Virtual Voice

Series:  Book 1

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

'Sins of the Father' by Smokey Moment

My Perception:  

This was a sad read about what happened to this family due to one person thinking it was right to do what he did to his family. For the life of me, I couldn't understand why the wife had no clue what was going on with the girls. All that is left to say is when her eyes are finally open. What will happen? I will stop here and tell you I must get the next part 2 to see how this story will turn out for each girl and their mom.

The Lawyer’s Crime: An Island of Secrets Legal Thriller (Island of Secrets Legal Thriller Series Book 4) Kindle Edition by Freya Atwood

 Book Excerpt:
"Benjamin Wolfe's corruption of the law is finally exposed, and he's more determined than ever to face the consequences.

Returning to where he once fled, he prepares to fight for his life in court. But when a shocking murder rocks the island he now calls home, everything changes.

As Benjamin's downfall looms, he must make a critical choice: battle for his freedom or protect his loved ones.

The Lawyer's Crime is an exciting, blood-pumping legal thriller written by Freya Atwood and published by Cobalt Fairy.

If you are an avid fan of strong characters, action-packed courtroom drama, and mind-blowing murder mysteries, then you'll love Freya's intriguing story."

Buy "The Lawyer's Crime" today to discover Freya's new intriguing crime mystery!

Title: The Lawyer's Crime
Author: Freya Atwood
Publisher: F.A.
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"The Lawyer's Crime" by Freya Atwppd

My Perception:

'The Lawyer's Crime' was another excellent great when this author will keep you turning the pages to see what is coming next. We now find Ben Wolfe, the lawyer in Seattle who wants to speak with his once-best friend. However, he also runs into his brother Nicolas, who tries to give Ben some good advice on his current situation. Will he listen? After talking with that best friend, he returns to Adak, AL. He is trying to find his friend Sophie, who has gone missing. Well, that did not turn out too well for Ben because his problems only got worse...now he is back in Seattle, in jail. The story continues, and Ben finally listens to his brother, and things start moving along. This is where I say you must pick up this read because it's all over the place with all that is happening and that Harper lady being at the cause of it all. Will Ben be able to get out of this mess, or will he end up in prison for what he has previously done for this woman with whom he thought he was so in love? You must see how well the Harper woman gets away with her scheming. At the end of this extended epilogue, we see that this Harper woman had someone else killed, and she didn't do it. We are left wondering who is working with her and how she gets out of all she has done. We will have to pick up the next series to find out.

Man Hunt (On A Manhunt Book 1) Kindle Edition by Vanessa Vale

 Book Excerpt:

"What's worse than spilling coffee all over my billionaire boss? Accidentally emailing him my answers to a sex quiz.

That was me. I did that. I might be a genius, but that was really dumb.
I sneak into the office to delete it, but it's too late. He knows my naughtiest fantasies.
Instead of firing me, he wants to fulfill every one of them.
He's everything I didn't know I wanted: Older, fiercely protective, and with a possessive streak the size of Montana.
But can he really want someone like me with a past full of man struggles and a head full of math problems?"

Title:  Man Hunt

Author:  Vanessa Vale

Publisher:  Bridger Media 

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:

Review:

"Man Hunt" by Vanessa Vale

My Perception:  

"Man Hunt" is a steamy, humorous romance that will keep you hooked as you follow the story of Maverick and Bridget, a dynamic couple. The plot kicks off when Bridget mistakenly sends an email to her boss instead of her best friend. The story unfolds from there, exploring how Maverick responds upon receiving the email. Enjoy lots of witty banter between these two characters in this entertaining, light-hearted tale.

Law's Abyss: An Alex Peterson Legal Thriller (Alex Peterson Legal Thriller Series Book 4) Kindle Edition by Ellis Keler

 

Book Excerpt:

"When a Native American boy goes missing, lawyer Alex Pereson dismisses it—until his own son vanishes.

Preoccupied with his career, Alex ignores his son's warnings and the pleas of the missing boy's mother. But when his own son vanishes under eerily similar circumstances, he is thrust into a nightmare he can't no longer ignore.

Haunted by guilt and driven by fear, he will stop at nothing to save his son—even if it means sacrificing himself."

Law's Abyss is an exciting, blood-pumping legal thriller written by Ellis Keler and published by Cobalt Fairy.

If you are an avid fan of strong characters, action-packed courtroom drama, and mind-blowing murder mysteries, then you'll love Ellis' intriguing story.

Title: Law's Abyss
Author: Ellis Keler
Publisher: Cobalt Fairy
Series: Book 4
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Law's Abyss" by Ellis Keler

My Perception:
'Law's Abyss' is quite a thrilling story that will keep one turning the pages as we learn how this lawyer has to stop working on one case to work on another, especially after his son has gone missing. Now, before his son was missing, Lucas, the attorney's son's friend, Elu, had gone missing. What was up with that? Will Alex, Lucas's father, be able to find both of these boys—Lucas and Elu—before it's too late?
This story will be theatrical in all that comes out as we find out that Lucas's friend is gay, and there seems to be trouble going on at their school due to bullying that seemed to go on, and the principal seems to know of it and did nothing. In reading this story, I wasn't sure whether or not Lucas was gay or just friends with Elu...who was. Especially when this particular father finds out that his son is gay, too, and wants to put an end to this. The characters were all very well-developed, giving one much to think about while reading how things like this happen in our schools.
This was an interesting read because of how the author dealt with this problem, which seems very popular in our society today.
To get to the end, you must pick up this good read to see how it all comes out. It will give you much to ponder long after the read.

Polished by Friction: A Journal Paperback – March 19, 2024 by Divine Purpose

 Book Excerpt:

"What does it mean to be molded by difficult experiences? In Divine Purpose's newest journal-style book, readers have the opportunity to self-reflect on their trials and tribulations - and how to move forward toward future success.

Author Divine Purpose introduces a journal for those who have been hurt, ostracized, and rejected. Because journaling is a therapeutic tool, they hope readers use this notebook to heal their hurting hearts, minds, and souls.

Dive into a self-help reflection with meaningful questions and life experiences from a person who has seen a lot. Divine Purpose's newest book uses a journal format to help readers examine their lives, challenge themselves to grow, and share next steps for success in the future. With stories from the author's own life that will resonate with nearly any reader, Polished by Friction offers to take the reader on a deep-dive of their own psyche.

Written for a wide audience, Polished by Friction caters to anyone who needs encouragement. Transcending age, gender, and other "buckets" we put ourselves into, this journal is simply for humans who want to look at themselves in the mirror and come out the other side with actionable ways to get better.

Fans of Iyanla Vanzant and T.D. Jakes will enjoy Polished by Friction. The author infused their own voice and wisdom into each page, creating a uniquely-positioned self-help journal that brings about strength, fortitude, and a path to a better life."

Title: Polished by Friction

Author: Divine Purpose

Publisher: Palmetto Publishing

Reviewed By: Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Polished by Friction" by Divine Purpose

My Perception:

This author did an excellent job introducing us to "Polished by Friction," a journal-style book for those who have been hurt, ostracized and rejected. 

What was even more enjoyable about the read was how the reader shared her story. There will be questions that only you may answer as you use 'this journal-style book to heal hurting hearts, minds, and souls, hopefully.'

 

I loved how Divine Purpose brought the scriptures into every section of the read using her life. It will help readers understand where she comes from as they continue reading her story. Several sections brought me to tears, and I could remember certain things that had happened in my 75-year-old life.   All that is left to say is that my best friend...GOD has brought me through it all.  

This self-help journal brought up things I had forgotten, but what? God brought me through it all, praising him through strength, fortitude, and even a path to a better life.  

My God has been good to me for over 75 years, and I can only give him Thanks for everything! Being adopted when I was 20...[Now that's a story in itself] I was married at 21... and still married after 54 years to the same man God gave me, and I thank HIM daily. I may have wished things had been different, but I think this is what God had for me, and all that is left to say is THANK YOU, JESUS, AND I LOVE YOU SO MUCH for what you gave me!  

If you want encouragement, read; you have come to the right one, "Polished by Friction" by Divine Purpose, which will give you everything and more. Remember to answer the questions. The main question is 'What does it mean to be molded by difficult experiences? You will find out as you write that your mind will open up and give you just what you need to put in that journal, which will help you after all is said and done.

You will be grateful for reading Polished by Friction by Divine Purpose. Please pick up this book, for it will stay with you long. You ca can always pick it up and reread it at any time you feel the need to.

Take Me Home by Melanie Sweeney

Book Excerpt:

"Hazel Elliot never looks back. If a door closes, she burns the whole house down. But when invited to her father's wedding, she's forced to return to Lockett Prairie, Texas, for the first time since she fled for college.

Ash Campbell has been in love with Hazel since she dated his best friend in high school. Now, Ash and Hazel's relationship is limited to playful feuding over the best chair in their favorite coffee shop, but his attraction to the prickly girl from home has only grown stronger.

When Ash's car breaks down, just as family obligations pull him home, only one person can get him there on time. But Hazel has a condition: Everything between them must stay the same. And if it doesn't? She gets to the coffee shop. So the frenemies endure bad music, inclement weather, and B&Bs with only one bed—and that's just the drive across Texas. When they finally arrive, Hazel must face the fact that, in a small town, there's nowhere to run . . . and maybe, for the first time, she's found a reason to stay."

Title:  Take Me Home

Author:  Melanie Sweeney

Publisher:   G.P. Putnam's Sons

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Four

Review:

'Take Me Home' by Melanie Sweeney  

My Perception:

'Take Me Home' is one of those books that evokes so many emotions that you will not want to put it down until the end in this Texas setting.    What will happen when Hazel returns to her hometown to attend her father's wedding and Christmas holiday? You may cry or laugh out loud. What is going on with the two main characters, Hazel and Ash?

This Enemies to Lovers read was a good one. It started in high school when Hazel dated Ash's friend. Now, traveling back home together from attending the same university and growing up in the same small town, for Christmas and a wedding, a friendship starts, and from there, spending time together, will there be an attraction? There will be many things going on with these two families that they try to hide, including family illness and trauma, which prove to be quite interesting, keeping one turning the pages to see what is coming next.  

Be ready for a heartwarming read, especially if you like sweet and original romance stories. 'Take Me Home will give you everything you want.

Thank you to Penguin Group and NetGalley for the eArc! As always, I am grateful for the opportunity to review books.

It's Elementary by Elise Bryant

Book Excerpt:

"Mavis Miller is not a PTA mom. She has enough on her plate with her feisty seven-year-old daughter, Pearl, an exhausting job at a nonprofit, and the complexities of a multigenerational household. So no one is more surprised than Mavis when she caves to Trisha Holbrook, the long-reigning, slightly terrifying PTA president, and finds herself in charge of the school's brand-new DEI committee.

As one of the few Black parents at this California elementary school, Mavis tries to convince herself this is an opportunity for real change. But things go off the rails at the first meeting when the new principal's plans leave Trisha absolutely furious. Later that night, when Mavis spies Trisha in yellow rubber gloves and booties, lugging cleaning supplies and giant black trash bags to her waiting minivan, it's only natural that her mind jumps to somewhere it surely wouldn't in the light of day.

Principal Smith failed to attend work the following day and has been MIA since the meeting. Determined to get to the bottom of things, Mavis and the school psychologist with the great forearms (look, it's worth noting) launch an investigation that will challenge her views on parenting, friendship, and elementary school politics.

Brilliantly written, It's Elementary is a quick-witted, escapist romp that perfectly captures how far parents will go to give their kids the best. It is wrapped in a mystery that will leave you guessing to the very end.
 

Title:  It's Elementary 

Author:  Elise Bryant

Publisher:   Berkley

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Four

Review:

"It's Elementary" by Elise Bryant"

My Perception:  

'It's Elementary' was a good read full of drama, comedy, romance, entertainment, and a suspenseful mystery.  

Be ready for a little bit of PTA moms being taken down, a significant relationship between a mother and a sassy seven-year-old daughter, and a school psychologist romance and ex. Things really steam up with all that will happen sooner or later.

Pick this good read to see how Elise Bryant's African-American story will be presented. You will not be disappointed with this read, especially with that ending!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!