The Write Escape by Charish Reid
If you’re looking for a romantic tale that centers around a strong, hard-working female protagonist, look no further. The Write Escape by Charish Reid is a wonderful story about love, perseverance & following one’s heart. Also, love the fact that it is set in Ireland! Finding One’s Way At the moment, Antonia is a bit lost. Things are definitely not going her way. Without a job & without a significant other, she embarks on a journey to Ireland. I love that she’s traveling to really find her way. See, she is wanting to get back to the person she wants to be. In walks Aiden. Looks like she may be finding…
An Alaskan Christmas by Jennifer Snow
Don’t be fooled by this super sweet holiday cover. An Alaskan Christmas by Jennifer Snow is a steamy, whirlwind romance with deeper meaning. This book has all my favorite things. Christmas, second chance love, a bit of thrilling tension & a HEA ending. It’s a must-read for any and all romance lovers. Search & Rescue Erika returns home after she is forced on vacation. Far from the craziness of the ER room, Erika begins to think maybe there really is more to life. She has a history with Reid that ties in with his current profession. Erika even joins them on a search & rescue mission. After all, she is…
Heels of Steel by Barbara Kavovit
Heels of Steel by Barbara Kavovit Heels of Steel by Barbara Kavovit is part romance, with a side of female empowerment peppered with relatable & complicated relationships. This is a strong debut & I loved reading it poolside. It’s a great book to stuff in your beach bag this summer.
Summer Hours by Amy Mason Doan
After loving The Summer List last year, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Summer Hours by Amy Mason Doan. This is one of my more highly anticipated books this summer! This is a well-written tale about relationships, secrets among friends & developing your own sense of self. The lowdown on Summer Hours by Amy Mason Doan from Goodreads Publication Date June 4th, 2019 Summer Hours by Amy Mason Doan Growing Up 90’s Style Overall, I really enjoyed this novel about friendship, growing up, love, the choices we make & what stems from said choices. I’m giving a shout out to my buddy Heather over at Book Club Chat because…
Just One Bite by Jack Heath
Just One Bite by Jack Heath The lowdown on Just One Bite by Jack Heath from Goodreads Publication Date June 4th, 2019 I really enjoyed this book. Honestly, the pacing is so fast & I was engaged the whole time. Surprisingly, I am very familiar with the setting of Just One Bite. Many years ago, I briefly lived in Southeast Texas and part of Southwest Louisiana. When Jack Heath describes the setting, I feel as if I’m back in time in Lousiana. Even though Just One Bite by Jack Heath is part of the Timothy Blake series, I didn’t read the first book, Hangman. Despite this, I am able…
How to Hack a Heartbreak by Kristin Rockaway
How to Hack a Heartbreak by Kristin Rockaway The lowdown from Goodreads Publication Date July 30th, 2019 These days, I’m all about the romance. How to Hack a Heartbreak by Kristin Rockaway is smart, sexy, original & the perfect summer read! So Original How to Hack a Heartbreak is so smart. I’m an old married hag & even I know the online dating world is so rough. Mel is over it. One night, she starts a site to make all the dick pic sending douchebags accountable. Jerk Alert is a hit. As fast as Jerk Alert takes off, so does Mel’s dating life. Overnight, she’s balancing a new business model, her full-time…
One Summer in Paris by Sarah Morgan
Book Review: One Summer in Paris by Sarah Morgan - My love affair with Sarah Morgan's writing continues.
Book Review: The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
Book Review: The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer The lowdown from Goodreads Publication Date March 19, 2019 In 1942, Europe remains in the relentless grip of war. Just beyond the tents of the Russian refugee camp she calls home, a young woman speaks her wedding vows. It’s a decision that will alter her destiny…and it’s a lie that will remain buried until the next century. Since she was nine years old, Alina Dziak knew she would marry her best friend, Tomasz. Now fifteen and engaged, Alina is unconcerned by reports of Nazi soldiers at the Polish border, believing her neighbors that they pose no real threat, and dreams…
Love in Catalina Cove (Catalina Cove #1) by Brenda Jackson Book Review
Love in Catalina Cove (Catalina Cove #1) by Brenda Jackson Book Review The lowdown from Goodreads Publication Date October 30th, 2018 In her brand-new series, Brenda Jackson welcomes you to Catalina Cove, where even the biggest heartbreaks can be healed… In the wake of a devastating teen pregnancy that left her childless and heartbroken, Vashti Alcindor left Catalina Cove, Louisiana, with no plans to return. Now, over a decade later, Vashti reluctantly finds herself back in her hometown after inheriting her aunt’s B and B. Her homecoming gets off to a rocky start when the new sheriff, Sawyer Grisham, pulls her over for speeding, and things go downhill from there.…
The Witch of Willow Hall by Hester Fox Book Review
The Witch of Willow Hall by Hester Fox Book Review The lowdown from Goodreads Publication Date October 2, 2018 Two centuries after the Salem witch trials, there’s still one witch left in Massachusetts. But she doesn’t even know it. New Oldbury, 1821 In the wake of a scandal, the Montrose family and their three daughters—Catherine, Lydia, and Emeline—flee Boston for their new country home, Willow Hall. The estate seems sleepy and idyllic. But a subtle menace creeps into the atmosphere, remnants of a dark history that call to Lydia, and to the youngest, Emeline. All three daughters will be irrevocably changed by what follows, but none more than Lydia, who…
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