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Book Review: The Last Russian..

Posted March 14, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 26 Comments
Book Review:  The Last Russian Doll by Kristen Loesch

The Last Russian Doll by Kristen Loesch is a dual-POV historical fiction novel set in Russia and London, that spans the 1917 Revolution, the siege of Leningrad, Stalin’s purges, and more.  Story Recap: Rosie has been studying at Oxford University, but when her mother suddenly dies, she finds some hints of a different life her […]




Book Review: The Sister Effec..

Posted March 9, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger, Uncategorized / 42 Comments
Book Review:  The Sister Effect by Susan Mallery

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 […]



Book Review: Stone Cold Fox b..

Posted February 16, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 44 Comments
Book Review:  Stone Cold Fox by Rachel Koller Croft

Stone Cold Fox by Rachel Koller Croft is a wickedly creative thriller that I just loved.  I found the book impossible to put down.   Story Recap: Bea knows what she wants in life, and she’s determined to get it.  And Bea is used to getting what she wants.  She learned from the best, her mother.  […]



Audiobook Review: Ricochet by..

Posted November 19, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 16 Comments
Audiobook Review:  Ricochet by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie

Ricochet by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie is the second book in their very popular Addicted series.  This series really should be read in order to get the full force of the story.   Story Recap:  Ricochet follows Lily and Loren (Lo) after Lo has finally made the decision to go to rehab for his alcohol […]



Book Review: Meredith, Alone ..

Posted November 3, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 31 Comments
Book Review:  Meredith, Alone by Claire Alexander

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 […]



Book Tour and Book Review: B..

Posted October 31, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 31 Comments
Book Tour and Book Review:   Beneath His Silence by Hannah Linder

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 […]




Audiobook Reviews: Three Hist..

Posted October 8, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 16 Comments
Audiobook Reviews:  Three Historical Stories by Kate Quinn

Here are my three reviews for these wonderful historical stories by Kate Quinn The Rose Code By Kate Quinn is a wonderful sweeping drama covering a few of the code breakers of World War II set in Bletchly Park.  This dual timeline story covers three highly intelligent women, all stationed at Bletchley Park, and their […]



Book Review: Mad Honey by Jod..

Posted September 29, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 48 Comments
Book Review:  Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult; Jennifer Finney Boylan

Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult; Jennifer Finney Boylan is one of my most anticipated reads of 2022 and it did not disappoint!  I enjoyed the book very much, from the characters to the courtroom drama to the bees and the twist that took the book in a completely different direction.   Olivia McAfee is a single […]