When Franny Stands Up by Eden Robins is a debut historical novel that made me laugh, but, it’s so much more than just a comedy. It’s emotional, inspirational, and very unique. It has humor, and a bit of magical realism along with emotion, trauma, and found family. Story Recap: Franny Steinberg lives with her parents […]
Meredith, Alone by Claire Alexander is an emotional story about a woman who hasn’t left her home in months. It is both heartbreaking and inspirational and a book I won’t soon forget. Story Recap: Meredith lives with her rescue cat Fred, and never leaves her home. The only visitors she gets are her friend Sadie […]
The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks by Shauna Robinson is a fun, bookish book, set in a small town with interesting, relatable characters. I read this book with a big smile on my face. Story Recap: Maggie Banks hasn’t figured out her life yet, she jumps from job to job and finds herself still living […]
Beneath His Silence by Hannah Linder is a gothic, and atmospheric historical romance set in Regency England. It’s a beautiful story mostly set in a derelict castle on the Scottish coast. Story Recap: Ella Pemberton lives a life of comfort and luxury as the second daughter of a baron. But, when her sister is mysteriously […]
For Halloween, I’m sharing my audiobook reviews for the four books of the Practical Magic Series by Alice Hoffman I loved this prequel to Practical Magic. It follows the life of Maria Owens and how she ended up in Massachusetts after being abandoned in a field in England as a baby, during the 1600s. This […]
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren is a delightful holiday romance with a touch of magical realism that gave me a big hug of holiday warmth. Story Recap: Maelyn Jones (Mae) is relieved to be back at the family cabin in Park City, Utah for a break. Her work isn’t going well, she’s still living […]
Marlowe Banks, Redesigned by Jacqueline Firkins is a cute romantic comedy that I really enjoyed. Story Recap: Marlowe Banks’s life is a bit of a mess. She broke up with her fiance and her design business failed, and she has her student loans to pay off, So, she escapes to Los Angeles where she gets […]
The Christmas Cottage by Christine Rimmer is the third book in her popular Wild Rose series but can easily be read as a stand-alone. Story Recap: Alexandra Herrera has everything she wants in life. She has a great job that allows her to live the life she’s always wanted as a high-powered lawyer and partner […]
The Stand-Up Groomsman by Jackie Lau is the second book in her popular Donut Fall in Love series but can be easily read as a stand-alone. This romantic comedy is laugh-out-loud funny with an endearing romance. Story Recap: Vivian Liao’s roommate just got engaged and has asked Vivian to be her bridesmaid. Vivian is excited […]
Godmersham Park by Gill Hornby is the story of a young governess who works for the wealthy Austen family, cousins of the now-famous Jane Austen, and forms a friendship with the author. Story Recap: Anne Sharpe’s fortunes change dramatically after her mother dies, and her estranged father only gives her a small allowance to live […]