The Mapmaker’s Daughter by Clare Marchant is a historical novel with a dual timeline and just a dash of magical realism. The historical timeline is set in 1569 and the other timeline is in present day. Present day- after a terrible tragedy seven years ago, Robyn moved home to help her father in his map […]
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a book about the world of tennis, but more than that, it’s a character study on what it takes to be at the top of your sport. I don’t know much about the sport of tennis, and I’m not much of a sports person, but I […]
Lucy Checks In by Dee Ernst is about a woman who after a devastating career loss, has to remake herself and her career in hotel management. Lucia Giannetti has been hiding out in her parent’s home for almost two years. After a devastating scandal where the owner of the hotel she managed ran off with […]
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center was one of my most anticipated books of 2022 and it did not disappoint. The book is fun and fast-paced, and I couldn’t put this one down until I finished it. Hannah Brooks has been in the Executive Protection Agent game for a while now. Although petite, she knows how […]
Miss Aldridge Regrets by Louise Hare is glamorous historical fiction set on the famous ocean liner, the Queen Mary. Most of the action takes place on the ocean liner, with flashbacks to London. Miss Aldridge Regrets is a family drama and a murder mystery all in one. Lena Aldridge is an aspiring bi-racial actress in […]
The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand is a lovely summer book, with interesting characters and an even more exciting location. This heartwarming story includes a historic, infamous old hotel and the ghost that haunts it. The Hotel Nantucket was once a thriving golden age hotel that catered to the rich and famous on the island […]
Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan was very interesting as well as entertaining. It made me laugh but had some very emotional parts as well. I don’t normally enjoy books with movie stars as the main character, but this was a bit different, and I enjoyed it very much. Nora Hamilton is a busy, […]
Something Wilder by Christina Lauren was just the adventure book I was looking for! It’s fun, wild, and exciting with just a bit of romance. I just loved exploring Southern Utah and the Canyonlands National Park Maze with these characters. Lily Wilder grew up on a ranch with a famous, treasure-hunting father, Duke. All she’s […]
Out of the Clear Blue Sky by Kristan Higgins is a delightful, humorous, and emotional look at a broken family and their path to healing. I was highly anticipating this book, and it met all my expectations and then some! Lilly is just about to become an empty nester. She has a happy life in […]
The Boardwalk Bookshop by Susan Mallery is a wonderful story about three friends who all own shops in the same retail space. This story is about the power of friendships and found families. Bree, Mikki, and Ashley have rented one retail space for their own shops. Bree owns The Boardwalk Bookshop, Mikki owns The Gift […]