Tag: contemporary Fiction


Book Review: The Villa by Rac..

Posted January 6, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 53 Comments
Book Review:  The Villa by Rachel Hawkins

The Villa by Rachel Hawkins is a dual-timeline mystery thriller set in Italy.  I loved this suspenseful thriller that kept me up until I finished the book.   Story Recap:  Emily and Chess have been best friends since they were kids.  Now in their 30s, they have grown apart as they each have followed their own […]



Book Review: Without a Trace ..

Posted January 5, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 46 Comments
Book Review:  Without a Trace by Danielle Steel

Without a Trace by Danielle Steel is a fast-moving romantic suspense set in France, about a man who decides to change his life after a near-fatal accident.   Story Recap:  Charles Vincent appears to have everything he’s always wanted in life, his two children are grown and off doing their own thing, and while his marriage […]



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: Something Old, S..

Posted January 2, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 52 Comments
Book Review:  Something Old, Something New by Amy Clipston

Something Old, Something New by Amy Clipston is a heartwarming small-town romance that I love to read.  Story Recap:  Christine Sawyer has realized her dream of opening an antique mall in her small town of Flowering Grove, North Carolina.  She spends her time with her prettier,  fraternal twin sister, Britney, and dotes on her twin […]



Can’t Wait Wednesday #66..

Posted December 28, 2022 by WendyW in Blogging, Bloglinks, Book Blog Meme / 47 Comments
Can’t Wait Wednesday #66: Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano

Can’t Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally, they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. Synopsis: Finlay Donovan has been in messes before—after all, […]




Book Review: Pets of Park Ave..

Posted December 23, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 32 Comments
Book Review:  Pets of Park Avenue by Stefanie London

Pets of Park Avenue by Stefanie London is the second book in her Paws in the City series that features both pets, and New York City.  This can be read as a stand-alone.   Story Recap:  Scout Myers is a self-proclaimed hot mess and works for her best friend at a pet-influencing company.  When Scout messes […]



Audiobook Reviews: Two Christ..

Posted December 22, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 38 Comments
Audiobook Reviews:  Two Christmas Books that I just loved.  Home Sweet Christmas by Susan Mallery and Resting Scrooge Face by Meghan Quinn

I just loved these two Christmas audiobooks. Both are very heartwarming and are set in a small town. My Thoughts:  Home Sweet Christmas by Susan Mallery is the second book in her popular Wishing Tree series.  It’s Christmassy, emotional, and heartwarming and just what I wanted for the Christmas season.   Wishing Tree is a heartwarming […]