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 […]
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 […]
The Christmas Wish by Lindsey Kelk is a magical and charming Christmas story that is perfect for the holiday season. Story Recap: Gwen Baker’s life is a bit of a mess. Her career as a lawyer at a top London Law firm is hanging by a thread and her fiance, Michael left her a few […]
When Franny Stands Up by Eden Robins is a debut historical novel that made me laugh, but, it’s so much more than just a comedy. It’s emotional, inspirational, and very unique. It has humor, and a bit of magical realism along with emotion, trauma, and found family. Story Recap: Franny Steinberg lives with her parents […]
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 […]
The Christmas Cupid by Jennifer Joyce is a delightful Christmas story with a dash of Christmas magic that is just perfect for the holidays. Story Recap: Zoey Beake is having a tough December, but the worst thing is her longtime boyfriend dumped her, and now she’s dressed as an elf on stilts at the Christmas […]
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman is a look at one man’s transformation from a grumpy old man, to a slightly less grumpy old man. It’s the transformation that makes this such an outstanding book, and one that I will be thinking about for a very long time. After the death of his wife, […]
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 […]
The Most Likely Club by Elyssa Friedland is a story about four high school best friends who go to their 20th High School reunion and realize they haven’t reached the expectations they had expected. It’s 1997 and Melissa Levin, Priya Chowdury, Tara Taylor, and Suki Hammer, all seniors at Bellport Academy in Bellport, Connecticut, are […]
Ten Years by Pernille Hughes is an emotional story of love and loss and love again. And the journey is one that I’ll not soon forget. Becca and Charlie are sworn enemies, but they have one shared love, and that is Ally. Ally is Becca’s best friend and Charlie’s fiance. When Ally dies after a […]