The First Emma by Camille Di Maio
Special thanks to Lake Union & Suzy Approved Book Tours for providing our copy of The First Emma by Camille Di Maio in exchange for an honest & fair review. The First Emma by Camille Di Maio is a Wonderful Historical Fiction Novel Set in Texas Mabel finds herself in a dead end job is actively looking for new stars Desperately, she answers an ad for a personal secretary. She up & travels halfway across the country for this new opportunity. She lands in San Antonio, TX of all places. Her job as a secretary is really transcribing a memoir. Emma has led quite a life. As she works closely…
The Night Before by Wendy Walker
This post contains links to products that I may receive compensation from at no additional cost to you. View my Affiliate Disclosure page here. The Night Before by Wendy Walker The Night Before by Wendy Walker is an intriguing & captivating suspense novel. While reading it, my mind is trying hard to keep track of all the secrets. I don’t which ones are going to be important down the road, so that keeps my interest. Where I struggled is with keeping timelines & characters straight. I had a hard time connecting & latching on to a character. Whenever that happens, it makes reading more of a job for me. That being…
Little Lovely Things
Special thanks to Suzy Approved Book Tours for providing our copy of Little Lovely Things by Maureen Joyce Connolly in exchange for an honest & fair review. Little Lovely Things I love a strong female lead in a character-driven novel. Little Lovely Things by Maureen Joyce Connolly is just that! Claire is facing a mother’s nightmare when her children are kidnapped. She then starts on this journey of finding her children. This is thrilling & pulls at your heartstrings – big time! As Claire does everything she can to find to it what happened to her girls, she seeks out people with different backgrounds & different methods. She is determined…
House of Lies by Terry Lynn Thomas
Special thanks to Suzy Book Tours & HQ Digital for providing our copy of House of Lies by Terry Lynn Thomas in exchange for an honest & fair review. House of Lies by Terry Lynn Thomas Cat is a strong-willed determined and resourceful woman. This is book three in the Cat Carlisle mystery series. Without having read the previous two books, I did just fine with the characters and plot. Standalone vs. Series That being said, there’s a lot of characters, relationships and backstory to keep track of. So, while this can be read as a stand-alone, it may be a more enjoyable read to start from book 1. There’s…
The Princess Plan
Special thanks to Harlequin for providing our copy of The Princess Plan by Julia London in exchange for an honest & fair review. The Princess Plan Eliza was the spinster daughter of a blind court judge. Her days were filled with helping her widowed sister continue to publish the gazette her brother-in-law had started, assisting her father with his legal work, or partaking in her hobby of fixing timepieces. Bas was born the crown Prince of Alucia. His days were full of royal matters; war with their neighbor and finding a British wife with ties to Queen Victoria ‘s court. Love Eliza Eliza is my kind of girl. She’s smart,…
Dovetail by Karen McQuestion
Special thanks to Lake Union Publishing for providing our copy of Dovetail by Karen McQuestion in exchange for an honest & fair review. Dovetail by Karen McQuestion I love this dual timeline novel. Family secrets, messages from the past and the thread that connects everything is Joe’s, Grandmother Pearl. Immediately, I want to know more about the family secrets. I know that Karen will connect the past & present. If there is a book that is written for me, this is it! I loved Karen’s novel, Good Man, Dalton. Her writing style just speaks to me. The characters suck me in & she really takes readers on a journey. THE VERDICT…
They’re Strictly Friends by Chloe Liese
They’re Strictly Friends by Chloe Liese I really loved this one. They’re Strictly Friends is my first title from Chloe Liese. I definitely want to read more of her books. This book is heartwarming, hopeful & romantic. Lucas thinks he has his future all figured out. Then, he receives debilitating news that upends his plans. We’ve all bee n there, right? I found it very easy to connect to Elodie. She put her foot in her mouth trying to fit in & deal with everything. Elodie is also a very smart, determined, funny & relatable strong woman. The character development in They’re Strictly Friends is incredible. Every character has a…
Mermaid Inn by Jenny Holiday
Mermaid Inn by Jenny Holiday Oh, Mermaid Inn by Jenny Holiday is SO much fun! I sure do love a small-town setting. Throw in a second chance romance & you’ve got me hook, line & sinker. Things I Loved Matchmaker Bay is a believable small town with relatable issues. Everyone knows your business & just try to keep a secret from your neighbors. The town is a tourist destination. There are plenty of parades, festivals & there’s a great sense of community. I love the characters. Even the smaller characters are memorable, well-written & Holiday brings them to life. I can see an entire series based on the people in…
The Woman in the Park
Wow! The Woman in the Park feels like an episode of The Twilight Zone. As I turn the pages, I’m questioning EVERYTHING. I’m not sure what’s real. my advice, hang on & go for the ride! Things I Liked Lots of twists & turns that keep me guessing. A few red herrings along the way never hurt anyone, right? The characters have depth. Quickly, I’m invested in Sarah’s life & world. I have to know what happens to her. The Woman In The Park by Teresa Sorkin and Tullan Holmqvist is an enthralling, compulsive & quick read. I could not put it down. THE VERDICT Easily, this is a 4…
Street of Storytellers by Doug Wilhelm
If all history books were written like Streets of Storytellers by Doug Wilhelm, everyone would have a lot more knowledge. This book takes me on a journey in the Middle East. I’m easily able to connect to the characters as I’m transported halfway across the world. What’s this Book About? The history of Pakistan, Afghanistan and surrounding areas is all over the news. Streets of Storytellers by Doug Wilhelm really takes a look at the history of the area is a way that is new and intriguing to me. The book explains the relationship between the different religious & extremist groups in a way that I can better understand how…
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