Book Review
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Review: Salem’s Fall by Rektok Ross
Every October, my sister and I pick a spooky season buddy read, and this year Salem’s Fall by Rektok Ross seemed perfect. A Halloween murder in Salem, a sexy billionaire suspect, secret societies, and romance—what could go wrong? Apparently, quite a lot. This book was ridiculous, frustrating, and full of unanswered questions…and somehow I still read it in basically one sitting.
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Haunted House Books That Actually Gave Me the Creeps
I love a creepy old house almost as much as I love a good book. From Hill House and the Overlook Hotel to Gothic mansions, abandoned schools and crumbling estates, these are the haunted house books that have stayed with me.
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10 Historical Fiction Books I Couldn’t Put Down
I've read a LOT of historical fiction over the years, but these are the books and series I couldn't put down—from medieval England and revolutionary Cuba to Bletchley Park and the Oregon Trail.
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Film Review: Wuthering Heights
Life has been lifeing lately on this blog! While I still find time for the occasional new book and book review, my life has largely been taken over by soccer and mom life things these last couple of years so posts about book reviews etc have been scarce. That doesn’t mean I have abandoned my blog or reading by any means…..it just means pressing pause for now on some things and focusing on this new soccer mom season of life. But that said, you know I couldn’t pass on the opportunity to do a quick review on the new Wuthering Heights film! If you have been around a while then…
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Review: Murder in Season (Lady of Letters #3) by Mary Winters
I have loved this series since the first book! I thought it was such a cute series especially with the Lady Agony parts at the beginning of each chapter. It has been a solid, well written, fun series so far. So naturally when this book came up for review it was an easy yes for me! This is a great series for fans of other ‘Lady Detective’ mysteries such as Veronica Speedwell, Lady Darby, or Lady Sherlock. I know when the series came out, Bridgerton was super popular and I feel like every book that was historical fiction has the marketing pitch of ‘the next Bridgerton’, this book included! I…
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Cover Reveal: A Daughter’s Guide to Mothers and Murder by Dianne Freeman
What is a rainy fall with a cozy mystery? Nothing get’s me more excited about reading than the fall and winter seasons! I love curling up with a good book (especially a cozy mystery) in front of the fire! While this book might not be out until JUNE, just seeing this cover makes me so excited for it! I have read Dianne Freeman’s other books in this series and they are so well written and entertaining! If you re looking for a new book to get excited about then look no further! Check out all the details here and feast your eyes on this lovely cover! BOOK DESCRIPTION Frances and…
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Special Feature: Across the Ages (Timeless #4) by Gabrielle Meyer
If you know me, you know that I am always on the hunt for new historical fiction books and authors. Gabrielle Meyer is a new to me author, though I can see that she has written the Timeless series (which this book is number four in that series) which has a large following of fans! When I saw that this book was coming out, I was excited to learn more about it, though a little bummed that I was coming into it on book four. I haven’t read the other books so I didn’t want to start a series with the fourth book which is why I opted to do…
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Special Feature: Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor by Roseanna M White
Every year I feel like the Christmas seasons gets earlier and earlier! Every time I go into Hobby Lobby, even in August, I always see all the Christmas decor and think ‘OMG is it really time for Christmas?!’. While I might not be ready for Christmas in August or even September, I am usually read for it in mid October! October is when I start my holiday reading and carry it through into the full holiday season! When this book came across my desk over the summer, I was super excited to get it on my mid fall holiday reading schedule! It has all the things I love in it……Christmas,…
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The Winged Tiara by J’nell Ciesielski
I have been a HUGE fan of J’nell Ciesielski ever since I read her first book and I have since read just about everything she has put out! She always tells a great romance and provides excellent historical detail. When I saw this book was coming out, it was a no brainer read for me. I have been so busy with just life in general that I have had a hard time balancing book reviews, work, and family life however this is one author that I would clear my schedule for because her writing is THAT GOOD. For me personally, the 1920s isn’t really my era—-I know unpopular opinion! Anytime…
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Review: The Tuscan Daughter by Tessa Harris
I have been a long time Tessa Harris fan! I read a few of her standalone books over the years and always feel like it was time well spent! I have also enjoyed her mystery series! It’s rare when an author can seamlessly cross over between different genres! She writes with knowledge on several topics and I have been looking forward to this one since I was first approached about it! I couldn’t wait to check it out! This book takes us to Italy during WWII and gives us interesting insight into the resistance movement in Italy during that time. I don’t really have much background knowledge about the politics…
