This book starts with a slam (quite literally) & just keeps going. From the beginning I was intrigued and never really knew what was going to happen next. There’s everything from mystery to thriller to romance and comedy. It covers all the basis. Evelyn is a wonderful character, I truly enjoyed her and understood the […]
From the beginning I was hooked. I was right there with Rose, my arm hurt, my heart was conflicted with wanting to spend time with her Mom and wanting to find out more about her Dad, my mind was reeling about what could be the logical next step. I was 100% invested in this story. […]
This is an amazing book. John Stone has written a book that causes you to slow down and think. To follow Danny through his life as his Mom, whom he lost at a very young age, guides him to remember certain things or look at situations from another’s vantage point. I found this book to […]
From page 1, I was hooked. The book jumps right in and I was there for it. As True utilizes his prior detective knowledge as well as the knowledge he has from working with the individuals that first investigated this murder, there is some awesome backstory. it is easy to take notice that True was […]
I read this as a standalone but will definitely be going back and reading the 1st one! I love a good mystery book but often times have it pretty figured out by the halfway point. Halfway through and I was still suspecting everyone and hadn’t really checked many off my list. All of the characters […]
It is obvious how much the Brooks family cares about one another, no matter how diverse and different they may be. Carter’s background and current life gets more interesting with every page turn. As you see where he’s currently at, what got him to this spot and what he’s attempting to do next, you understand […]
1 Chapter in and I was hooked. Hollis and Cash’s banter is so fun. Until it goes too far and Cash’s business and family livelihood is on the line. But again, cue Hollis, and now she’s helping. Funny, quick-witted AND business savvy, she’s pretty much the full package. I loved the drive and independence that […]
I have been waiting to learn more about Miller, and this book did not disappoint. He is quite different from his business owning older brothers. As much of a mess as he seems to his brothers, you soon realize that he’s just the younger brother trying to find his own way. Maisy just made a […]
Though there was a bit of a slow start and multiple times that I wanted to jump through the pages and shake Margo, I got to the end and didn’t want the book to be over. The traveling throughout was something to be in awe over. Experiencing Margo’s career highlights and how easily things can […]
This book was such a struggle for me. I wanted to put it down so that I could savor the story, I wanted to binge read it because it was so good. I stayed up late, reading long after I should have been in bed. I had to leave all Kindle devices away so that […]
This book has it all. A little romance, suspense, thriller, and smiles. I was caught between wanting to binge read the entire thing and wanting to put it down so that I could take my time reading it. From the very start I enjoyed reading about Marcie and was so excited when she found Ted. […]
This is the perfect easy-to-read Christmas romance book. The story is easy to follow as you learn about Anne and her family values, the previous ties to Andy and what he is willing to do to get close to her. There is everything from family loyalty to forgiveness and setting aside personal feelings to see […]
Do you ever start a book, and by the end of the first chapter, you’re already so invested that you know it’s going to be a real quick read. I am now going to read the rest of the series. They can be read as standalones but are all related and intertwined. If you like […]
I was so invested in Lauren & Jake’s story from the beginning. Lauren is really working tot fill a gap she has noticed in the system since she was a child. She is more than just a social worker but she is truly wanting to better the community she’s in. Jake is trying to protect […]
This is such a fun book. I loved the messages that it gives to children and my daughter enjoyed the illustrations. It sparked good conversation with her regarding why affirmations are important and how hearing herself say those things made her feel. It is another way to make the alphabet fun and interactive. Definitely recommend […]
Karina has taken over her grandmother’s cafe and is trying her best to make her proud. On her deathbed Gigi had 2 things she asked Karina to do, run the cafe and read her diary. Both of which turn out to be a struggle. The cafe is a lot of work, especially for only one […]
From page one I was enthralled. Lynn has won the lottery but doesn’t want her husband, James, to know. She has cancer and isn’t telling anyone. She’s had a difficult burdensome past and is trying to get some answers, but anytime she asks clarifying questions, James gets upset. Lynn just wants answers for her past. […]
My heart was invested in Stas and her story from the beginning. The battling internal feelings surrounding dance and her divorced parents were relatable and well described. She feels most connected to the woman that will soon be her step-mom, but has been her Mama for the majority of her life. Hearing her dad and […]
I felt connected to Hope from the very start. She has a vision for her life and isn’t going to settle for anything less than wonderful. Adam’s story is relatable and yet heartbreaking. He is reluctant to open up again with what happened the last time he did. To open your heart after such a […]
It didn’t even take the first page and I was hooked. Between reading from Cade’s point of view and the killer’s, it was tense and quick paced. Very easy to read and enjoyable. When Cade realized that these “car accidents” with nearly identical blonde women drivers was a pattern, he set off quickly looking for […]
The perfect mix of mystery and comedy. This book had its intense parts and the fun parts. I loved how it picked up right after Killer Blonde and kept that momentum. With the introduction of some new characters and brought back the great ones from Killer Blonde to keep it going As much as I […]
We need a second book!! I am so invested in what is going on in Sue’s life and am eager to see it continue on. Everything that goes on and through women’s minds as they journey through life is here: working Mom vs. Stay at home Mom, what to do when your kids grow up, […]
This book really played on my emotions, I was stuck between wanting to keep reading and needing a break to digest what I had just read. Tang has weaved herself an interesting web between her real estate job, writing a book and her love life, she is a very busy woman. Layla loves her but […]
The people that you are supposed to be able to trust, no matter what, are your family. But when they prove time and again that they are not to be trusted, what do you do? How many times should you forgive someone? Does that change if they were the one person who was there for […]
Mina & Wesley were the best of friends growing up and both felt a terrible loss when Wesley suddenly moved. It’s been years, they’re back in each other’s lives but everything is different now. Or is it? It takes a lot to rebuild your social standing and when you are torn between maintaining your position […]
I wasn’t even a full chapter in when I knew this book was going to be a struggle to put down. I was entirely invested in Mia’s life and if she was going to regain her friendship with Mitch and grieve Xavier. I couldn’t wait for Jeff to text her again and knew that Shelly […]
What a truly amazing book! I felt for Julie as she never wanted kids and then felt underprepared and unequipped to care for her brother’s children. I found myself cheering for her during the good times and rooting her on during the rough spots. The inter workings of most families are messy and hard, and […]
Everyone knows when a married person goes missing, you first look at their spouse and other close relationships. But when someone has woven a tangled web, everyone begins to look suspicious. This book had me second guessing myself at every turn. Just when I felt confident that I had it figured out, someone else would […]
As annoying as it can be to be mistaken for his Mom and to have to give up the summer before her senior year, Claire loves Harry and will protect their bond at all costs. Her mom is just not acting like she should and hasn’t ever since she had Harry. But it could be […]
Regardless of the size of a neighborhood, do we ever really know our neighbors? Retirement communities typically have a slow-going pace with committees and activities to help with socializing. Yet, keeping to one’s self can sound very appealing to many. Retirement, aging and end of life can cause some struggles to deal with, both physically […]
