The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore is a sweet, heartwarming story of a small-town librarian and her small circle of friends. Story Recap: Sloane Parker is a librarian who lives a sheltered life in a small town. Her one brief window of joy comes when library patron and curmudgeon, Arthur McLachlan, come into […]
Murder in Postscript by Mary Winters is the first book in a new historical cozy mystery series. The series follows Amelia, the main character as she solves crimes in an era where women are not allowed to do such dirty work. Story Recap: Amelia Amesbury is a mother, a widow, and a countess, and she […]
Infamous by Lex Croucher is a young adult, regency-era, queer love story that made me laugh and I enjoyed. Story Recap: Rose and Edith (Eddie) are best friends since childhood, they do everything together including practice kissing. Aspiring writer, Edith has never felt marriage was a priority and lives life in a very unconventional way. […]
This was my first book by Alex Finlay and I am glad I finally read one of his books. What Have We Done is a fast-paced, exciting thriller that had me up at night trying to finish the book. The short chapters with varied POVs helped to move this story along quickly as well as […]
The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner is a historical mystery with some romance. Story Recap: Acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D’Allaire, is about to perform a séance in an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris. Vaudeline D’Allaire is an accomplished spiritualist renowned throughout the world for conjuring spirits. Lenna Wickes wants answers to her sister’s […]
The Sister Effect by Susan Mallery is an emotional family drama and romance that is intense as it focuses on forgiveness, addiction, and redemption. Story Recap: Finley McGowan is raising her eight-year-old niece, Aubrey, and she is determined to keep her safe and raise her in a supportive and stable home. Unlike the way she […]
The Last Beekeeper by Julie Carrick Dalton is a book set in a dystopian future after an agricultural crisis has hit the world. This gripping story follows one woman who must make a choice to save the world or save herself. Story Recap: Years after the world’s food supply collapsed, Sasha Severn returns to her […]
Ana Takes Manhattan by Lissette Decos is a lighthearted women’s fiction/romance story about a reality tv producer. Story Recap: Ana Karina is a reality TV producer and she loves her job. She produces a show that arranges elaborate and over-the-top marriage proposals. She’s been doing the show for years and the proposals always go as […]
Of Manners and Murder by Anastasia Hastings is the first book in her exciting new series Dear Miss Hermione. A historical mystery series set in Victorian England. Story Recap: When Violet’s Aunt Adelia leaves town with a new friend, she leaves Violet all her files from her advice column, Miss Hermione. Violet now has […]
Not the Plan by Gia De Cadenet is an enemies-to-lovers romance, with political rivals falling for each other. Story Recap: Isadora Maris loves her job. As the chief of staff for a California state senator, she’s on track to finally meet her life goal and go to Washington with him after he runs for congress. […]