Publisher: Penguin

Book Review: A Love by Design..

Posted January 17, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 24 Comments
Book Review:  A Love by Design by Elizabeth Everett

A Love by Design by Elizabeth Everett is the third book in the author’s popular The Secret Scientists of London series.  However, this can be read as a stand-alone novel.  My advice is to read the entire series as it’s all so much fun.   Story Recap:  Margaret Gault returns to Athena’s Rest after working at […]



Book Review: Back in a Spell ..

Posted January 4, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 28 Comments
Book Review:  Back in a Spell by Lana Harper

Back in a Spell by Lana Harper is the third book in her popular Witches of Thistle Grove series, but can be read as a stand-alone book.  I haven’t read the previous books in the series, but now I must!  I just loved this magical romance and the witchy world they live in.  Story Recap:  […]



Book Review: In It to Win It ..

Posted December 14, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 31 Comments
Book Review:  In It to Win It by Sharon C. Cooper

In It to Win It by Sharon C. Cooper is a second-chance romance that I just loved.   Story Recap:  Morgan Redford is a bit spoiled and has grown up not wanting for anything.  But, she’s determined to make her own way in life. She found a cause that she’s passionate about and it’s helping children […]



Book Review: Well Traveled by..

Posted December 12, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 32 Comments
Book Review:  Well Traveled by Jen DeLuca

Well Traveled by Jen DeLuca is the fourth book in her very popular Well Met series that focuses on a Renaissance fair.  I just loved this new installment to the series and had to read this all in one day.  Story Recap:  Louisa “Lulu” Malone is a high-powered attorney who lives to work and is […]



Book Review: The Spice Master..

Posted December 8, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 43 Comments
Book Review:  The Spice Master at Bistro Exotique by Samantha Vérant

The Spice Master at Bistro Exotique by Samantha Vérant is an enemies-to-lovers romance that transported me to Paris where I found beautiful ingredients and lovely food.  This book gave me serious food cravings as well as strengthened my desire to go to live in Paris.   Story Recap:  Kate Jenkins has always dreamed of opening a […]



Book Review: A Dash of Salt a..

Posted December 7, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 35 Comments
Book Review:  A Dash of Salt and Pepper by Kosoko Jackson

A Dash of Salt and Pepper by Kosoko Jackson is a small-town romance with a surprising amount of emotional depth.  I adored these main characters and loved the small-town Maine setting.   Story Recap:  Xavier Reynolds just returned home from Chicago after a failed relationship and a failed job, and he was passed over for the […]



Book Review: Coming Home by S..

Posted November 28, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 45 Comments
Book Review:  Coming Home by Shelley Shepard Gray

Coming Home by Shelley Shepard Gray is the first book in her new Woodland Firefighters series.  This book is an emotional, second-chance romance about forgiveness, and moving forward.   Story Recap:  Chelsea Davis has a good life working at the senior center as an activities director and raising her nine-year-old son.  She grew up in Woodland […]



Book Review: Better than Fict..

Posted November 7, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 29 Comments
Book Review:  Better than Fiction by Alexa Martin

Better than Fiction by Alexa Martin is a charming bookish book about a woman who inherits a small bookstore from her grandmother.  I enjoyed this heartwarming romantic comedy very much. Story Recap:  Drew Young just inherited her Grandmothers bookshop, The Book Nook.  Unfortunately, Drew is not a book lover.  Why read the book when the […]



Book Tour and Book Review: Th..

Posted October 26, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 30 Comments
Book Tour and Book Review:  The Stand-Up Groomsman by Jackie Lau

The Stand-Up Groomsman by Jackie Lau is the second book in her popular Donut Fall in Love series but can be easily read as a stand-alone.  This romantic comedy is laugh-out-loud funny with an endearing romance.   Story Recap:  Vivian Liao’s roommate just got engaged and has asked Vivian to be her bridesmaid.  Vivian is excited […]



Book Tour and Book Review: Th..

Posted October 12, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 32 Comments
Book Tour and Book Review:  The Belle of Belgrave Square by Mimi Matthews

The Belle of Belgrave Square by Mimi Matthews is the second book in her popular Belles of London series but can be easily read as a stand-alone.  I really enjoyed this marriage of convenience story, with a lot of heart and emotion.   Story Recap:  Julia is the daughter of two sickly parents, who want her […]