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Book Review: A Thousand Miles..

Posted January 27, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 54 Comments
Book Review:  A Thousand Miles to Graceland by Kristen Mei Chase

A Thousand Miles to Graceland by Kristen Mei Chase is a delightful road trip story about a woman and her eccentric mother.  This mother-daughter bonding trip is heartwarming, emotional, and a lot of fun.   Story Recap: Grace Johnson’s husband has left her and she’s feeling lost and doesn’t know what to do next, so when […]



Book Review: The Minuscule Ma..

Posted January 26, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 56 Comments
Book Review:  The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone by Audrey Burges

The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone by Audrey Burges is a sweet, slow-burn romance with just a bit of magical realism.   Story Recap: Myra Malone lives in a cabin with her mother in the Arizona Mountains and she blogs about her extraordinary minuscule mansion, or dollhouse.  But, don’t let Myra hear you call it a […]





Book Review: The Sisters We W..

Posted January 20, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 42 Comments
Book Review:  The Sisters We Were by Wendy Willis Baldwin

The Sisters We Were by Wendy Willis Baldwin is an emotional story about two sisters who grew up together, but couldn’t be more different as adults.   Story Recap: Pearl still lives in her mother’s home while her mother serves a long prison sentence for manslaughter.  Her weight has crept up to a deadly number and […]




Book Review: The Backup Plan ..

Posted January 16, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 41 Comments
Book Review:  The Backup Plan by Jill Shalvis

The Backup Plan by Jill Shalvis is the third book in her popular Sunrise Cove series, but can easily be read as a stand-alone. I’ve enjoyed The Sunrise Cove series, and The Backup Plan is a wonderful addition.   Story Recap:  Alice, Knox, and Lauren each inherit a part of the Last Chance Inn after Eleneour […]



Book Review: Owner of a Lonel..

Posted January 12, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 43 Comments
Book Review:  Owner of a Lonely Heart by Eva Carter

Owner of a Lonely Heart by Eva Carter is the story of a woman’s journey from the grief of her husband’s death, to choosing to love again, even when it’s hard.    Story Recap: Gemma had her entire life mapped out until tragedy struck, and her husband died of cancer just a few months after their […]



Book Review: The Villa by Rac..

Posted January 6, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 53 Comments
Book Review:  The Villa by Rachel Hawkins

The Villa by Rachel Hawkins is a dual-timeline mystery thriller set in Italy.  I loved this suspenseful thriller that kept me up until I finished the book.   Story Recap:  Emily and Chess have been best friends since they were kids.  Now in their 30s, they have grown apart as they each have followed their own […]