Genre: Fiction / Small Town & Rural

Book Review: Finding Happines..

Posted November 10, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 32 Comments
Book Review:  Finding Happiness at Penvennan Cove by Linn B. Halton

Finding Happiness at Penvennan Cove by Linn B. Halton is the third book in her Penvennan Cove series.  This series should be read in order to understand these characters and follow their story.  Story Recap:  Kerra Shaw is back in this third book set in Penvennan Cove.  She’s found the love of her life and […]



Book Review: The Christmas Co..

Posted October 27, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 31 Comments
Book Review:  The Christmas Cottage by Christine Rimmer

The Christmas Cottage by Christine Rimmer is the third book in her popular Wild Rose series but can easily be read as a stand-alone.   Story Recap:  Alexandra Herrera has everything she wants in life.  She has a great job that allows her to live the life she’s always wanted as a high-powered lawyer and partner […]



Book Tour and Book Review: Go..

Posted October 24, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 35 Comments
Book Tour and Book Review:  Godmersham Park by Gill Hornby

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 […]





Book Review: The MapmakerR..

Posted August 25, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 29 Comments
Book Review:  The Mapmaker’s Daughter by Clare Marchant

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 […]



Book Review: No Parm No Foul ..

Posted August 1, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 29 Comments
Book Review:  No Parm No Foul by Linda Reilly

No Parm No Foul by Linda Reilly is her second book in her Grilled Cheese Mystery Series, and was just as delightful as her first book!  I loved visiting Balsam Dell, Vermont again, seeing some of the same townspeople and getting to know Carly and her friends a bit better.   Carley Hale is happy that […]



Book Review: The Littlest Lib..

Posted July 22, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 36 Comments
Book Review:  The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander

The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander is a sweet story of self-discovery and community spirit.  I enjoyed this book very much and loved the charming village and its inhabitants.   Jess Metcalf leads a quiet peaceful life with her grandmother.  When her grandmother passes away, Jess is left feeling lost and a bit lonely, but when […]



Book Review: An Island Weddin..

Posted June 22, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 38 Comments
Book Review:  An Island Wedding by Jenny Colgan

An Island Wedding by Jenny Colgan is her fifth book in her popular Mure series but can be read as a stand-alone book.  In fact, the author includes a brief synopsis of the series in her introduction, which was very helpful.  So, although you can read An Island Wedding as a stand-alone, you’ll want to […]