Review: The Color of Secrets

Available April 14th: The Color of Secrets ***2.5/5 stars-it was ok, but something was missing Long buried secrets have a way of finding their way to the surface in this historical novel. Recommended readers: If you like a bit of chic lit in your historical fiction, And If you like that uncovering family secrets thing, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 2.5/5 characters 2.5/5 plot … Continue reading Review: The Color of Secrets

Review: The Sweetness of Forgetting

Available now: The Sweetness of Forgetting by Kristin Harmel ***3.5/5 stars In this classic tale of present meets past, a struggling bakery owner learns that her family’s World War II legacy stretches far beyond her imagining. (Bonus: there’s recipes!) Recommended readers: If you like a bit of chic lit in your historical fiction, If you could use a classic heart warmer, And if you like … Continue reading Review: The Sweetness of Forgetting

Review: Charleston

Available now: Charleston by Margaret Bradham Thornton ***3.5/5 stars The debut novel from the editor of Tennessee Williams’ Notebooks has a hint of romance with a heavy dose of sense of place, and at least one  answer for that age old question: can you ever really go home again? Recommended readers: If you like southern lit, if you like just a touch of chic lit, and … Continue reading Review: Charleston