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 […]
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 […]
One Last Gift by Emily Stone is a heartwarming tale about grief and surviving the holidays. It’s a heartwarming and hopeful book with an enemies-to-lovers trope. Story Recap: Cassie and Tom lost their parents when they were young and went to live with their aunt and uncle, who were able to provide for their physical […]
Before I Do by Sophie Cousens is a romantic comedy about a woman who is about to marry the love of her life, when the prior lust of her life shows up unexpectedly at her wedding. Story Recap: Audrey is just about to marry the love of her life, Josh. He’s stable whereas she’s somewhat […]
Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh is a lovely friends-to-lovers romance about two friends trying to get to Ireland for the holidays. It’s light and full of a fun bunch of characters. Book Recap: Flying friends, Molly and Andrew are two ex-pats from Ireland, living in Chicago. Every year for the past ten years, they have […]
Just Like Magic by Sarah Hogle is a family drama with a bit of magic and some romance. I really enjoyed this, but, it did take a bit to get into it. Bettie Hughes is broke. She’s so broke that she’s living in a dead woman’s apartment, afraid the authorities will find out about her […]
The Three Loves of Sebastian Cooper by Zoë Folbigg is a family drama set around a man’s untimely death. All of Seb’s family and friends gather for his funeral, and we learn about his life, through the lens of his family and friends. At Sebastian Cooper’s funeral, his family and friends gather to pay their […]
The Matchmaker’s Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman is a dual timeline story that is set in New York City. It’s about a grandmother and granddaughter and their skills at matchmaking. 1910: Sara Glikman found out she was a matchmaker when she was ten years old and found a match for her older sister. She soon […]
Snowed In for Christmas by Sarah Morgan is an emotional story of love and family. I loved this heartwarming story full of family drama. Lucy Clarke is a young and ambitious marketing professional who loves her job, but, business isn’t good right now, and she knows her boss will have to lay some folks off […]
Frederick Sisters Are Living the Dream by Jeannie Zusy is a look at a woman who is a caretaker to her sister with intellectual disabilities. It’s emotional, funny, and a bit chaotic, but totally worthwhile reading. Maggie is the youngest of three sisters and lives just outside of New York City with her two almost […]