Wild West Brides: Three Books

Available in June: Wild West Brides: 3-Book Series from a Bestselling Author ***3/5 stars- Liked it through and through Three books take you on three different journeys of three brothers after the Civil War. Recommended readers: If you like a little faith with your love story If you like enjoy post-war romances If you want three books for your spend Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 3/5 for plot … Continue reading Wild West Brides: Three Books

Available today: The Truth According to Us

Available June 9th: The Truth According to Us by Annie Barrows ****4/5 stars- loved it! From the co-author of  The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society comes another portrait of  small-town charm and secrets, brimming with delightful characters. Recommended readers: For book clubs For fans of character-driven novels For lovers of southern lit Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 characters 4/5 plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: 12-year-old Willa Romeyn may … Continue reading Available today: The Truth According to Us

Fiction Review: Under a Dark Summer Sky

Available June 9: Under a Dark Summer Sky ****4.5/5 stars- Loved it and probably stayed up all night reading and developing real feelings for fictional people. An epic tale of post-WWI struggles in a segregated world is magnified when a disastrous hurricane strikes. A must-read this summer, Under A Dark Summer Sky will appeal to all readers. Recommended readers: Book Clubs If you liked The Help … Continue reading Fiction Review: Under a Dark Summer Sky

Available Today: The Lake Season

The Lake Season: A Novel is available June 2nd ***3.5/5 stars- liked it to the edge of love- call it a stage I crush What do you do when your love life looks like it might fall apart?  Go home again for your sister’s wedding, of course. Recommended readers: If you like a little suspense in your chick lit, if you identify with a complicated relationship between sisters, … Continue reading Available Today: The Lake Season

Review: The Ways of the World

Reissue June 2nd: The Ways of the World by Robert Goddard ***3/5 stars- liked it As great powers construct a fragile peace following The Great War, ace British pilot James ‘Max’ Maxted  investigates the mysterious death of his diplomat father in Paris, and soon finds himself in the middle of a dangerous spy game. Recommended readers: Fans of historical fiction fans of historical mystery fans … Continue reading Review: The Ways of the World

Review: Against the Tide by Kat Martin

Available May 26: Against the Tide (The Brodies Of Alaska) ****3/5 stars- Liked it through and through The Brodie’s are at it again! Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of Kat Martin or Julie Garwood (at least their contemporary writings) If you like romantic suspense, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 2.5/5 for plot 3/5 overall Steaminess: 3 of 5  (see our … Continue reading Review: Against the Tide by Kat Martin

The Best Thing That Never Happened to Me

Available now: The Best Thing That Never Happened To Me ***3.5/5 stars- Liked it to the edge of love- a stage I crush. In this novel by two dueling authors, childhood best friends Alex and Holly meet again in London:  Is it love, or is it something else? Recommended readers: If you like chic lit, if you like a dialogue-driven novel, and if you are a … Continue reading The Best Thing That Never Happened to Me

Review: Devil’s Moon

Available now: Devil’s Moon (Border Nights) *** 3 stars:  Liked it, through and through Betrayal and misunderstandings are hard to overcome in The Harlot Countess. Recommended readers: If you love historical romance If you are a sucker for Scottish Highland men Here’s my Rankings: 2.5/5 for characters 3.5/5 for plot 3/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: While Lady Robina Gledstanes’ child brother is Laird of her family’s home, … Continue reading Review: Devil’s Moon

Review: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

Available now: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin ***3.5/5 stars- Liked it to the edge of love- a stage I crush “There ain’t nobody in the world like book people…”  If you believe this, give A.J. Fikry and his bookstore a try. Recommended readers: If you love books, and I mean actual books, If you truly appreciate, but occasionally cringe at, the number … Continue reading Review: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

Nicholas Sparks Review: The Longest Ride

Available now as book or movie: The Longest Ride ***2.5/5 stars- It was ok Two parallel love stories develop around cowboys, rodeo, World War II, and art history. Recommended readers: If you like chick lit, if you you’re a fan of Nicholas Sparks, and if you’d like to catch the book before the movie, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 2.5/5 for characters 2.5/5 for plot 2.5/5 … Continue reading Nicholas Sparks Review: The Longest Ride