The Lost Girls of Devon by Barbara O’Neal
The Lost Girls of Devon by Barbara O’Neal Zoe is a graphic designer and British expat living in Santa Fe, New Mexico with her teenage daughter Isabel. After coming home from a slumber party, Isabel deletes all of her social media accounts and is adamant that she will not return to school. The agreement on homeschooling for the remainder of the year seems rather convenient, when the pair are suddenly called to England. Diana, Zoe’s best friend since childhood, has been missing. She’s a caterer in Devon, where they grew up, and looks in on some of the town’s elderly residents. But, no one has seen nor heard from her…
Only When It’s Us by Chloe Liese
Only When It’s Us by Chloe Liese Oh, I just love Only When It’s Us by Chloe Liese so much! Lovable characters who communicate, deal with grief, have their own dreams & more. Honestly, if all young adult books had characters and storylines like this, I would be all for it! Willa is great. She’s dealing with a lot & she’s easy to root for. That’s not to say that she is perfect. She’s guarded with a strong exterior. Ryder grows on me like a weed. Initially, I am like, NOPE. Then as soon as we get to know him, I am all on. He’s attentive, kind, thoughtful & honest.…
The Ingredients of You and Me by Nina Bocci
Special thanks to TLC Book Tours & Gallery for providing our copy of The Ingredients of You and Me by Nina Bocci in exchange for an honest & fair review. The Ingredients of You and Me by Nina Bocci The Ingredients of You and Me by Nina Bocci is book 3 in the Hopeless Romantics series and they should be read in order. I did read this as a standalone and it was fine. I am curious about how the other couples got together and even how this couple started their romance. If you like baking books then this book is for you. Parker just sold her bakeshop business and…
Family for Beginners by Sarah Morgan
Family for Beginners by Sarah Morgan Special thanks to Harlequin for providing our copy in exchange for an honest & fair review. I am a total Sarah Morgan fangirl. As soon as I read the prologue, I’m getting loads of Liane Moriarty vibes. Multiple narrators, a secret that’s bubbling beneath the surface & families dealing with heartache & loss. I just love this book. Sarah Morgan is able to write about heavier topics in a way that is comforting, positive & warms your heart. For instance, Family for Beginners by Sarah Morgan deals with a good amount of grief. Jack is a single dad. Along with his two daughters, he…
Bingeworthy Mafia and Drug Cartel TV Series
I always gravitate towards TV shows about the mafia, drugs & cartels. While watching these types of shows, I love getting to see the reasons behind why people make these choices & why they get involved in these ventures. Some are very violent, some are really gritty & most have characters that you root for. Bingeworthy Mafia and Drug Cartel TV Series The Sopranos This is a modern mafia show with fantastic writing. Every episode is fantastic & I’ll binge the hell out of it any day of the week! To this day, The Sopranos is my favorite HBO show of all time. It definitely belongs at the top of…
Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera
Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera Can my review just say that Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera is amazing & you need to read it ASAP? Juliet is a 19-year-old Puerto Rican lesbian from the Bronx. She’s heading to Portland, OR for an internship with her feminist icon. She just came out to her family & her girlfriend is heading to DC for her own internship. Readers spend a summer with Juliet. We see Juliet question whether this privileged white feminist is really a voice for all women. Juliet meets friends, colleagues & love interests who introduce her to queer spaces. We learn why these safe &…
The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon
The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon Special thanks to Forever for providing our copy of The boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon in exchange for an honest & fair review. There are so many things I love about this book. I love it so much that The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon is on my Summer Reading List for 2020! Okay, here goes! This is a Smart, Tech-Centered Diverse Romance I really love the opening. Farrah, you are too clever. If there is ever an opening that sucks me in, it’s this one. A twitter feed that quickly identifies itself to be about Samiah’s “boyfriend” to be a cheating & scheming…
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Book Review Special thanks to Riverhead Books for providing our copy of The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett in exchange for an honest & fair review. Years ago, I listened to The Mothers by Brit Bennett. It is a strong novel about women, relationships, motherless daughters & Brit’s writing is so beautiful. I’ve (not so patiently) been awaiting her newest release. Over the weekend, I devoured it. The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett is a Story About Sisters & so Much More At the heart, The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett is a story about sisters, family, race & blood ties that we may…
The Request by David Bell
The Request by David Bell Book Review Special thanks to Suzy Approved Book Tours for providing our copy of The Request by David Bell in exchange for an honest & fair review. I normally gravitate toward romantic novels but this thriller fell in my lap. OMG, you HAVE to read this book! I picked it up and could not put it down! Read it in two days. Ryan is happily married and has a young baby. His life is on track and all is well until an old friend from college visits and makes a special request of him. It all goes downhill from there. THE VERDICT The Request by David…
Summer Reading List 2020
It is time for my Summer Reading List 2020! Every year I look forward to sitting in the sun with a pina colada & enjoying a good book. This year, I am sharing all the books I plan to read this summer. Since the majority of my reading friends head back to school in August, all of these titles come out June – August 4th. That way, you have plenty of time to read this summer! I even placed this list in order of publication date. I hope you enjoy your Summer Reading! When you purchase from Bookshop.org, you help support this site & independent bookstores. You can read our affiliate…
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