Reading
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Re-Share Review: Someone We Know by Shari Lapena
Last year I read Someone We Know when it first came out and today it’s out in paperback! So to celebrate, I am re-sharing my review today! If you love suspense and thriller novels, Lapena is a great choice. I have only read a couple of her books but I have enjoyed each of them. I am looking forward to her upcoming novels as well! Be sure to pop pick up a copy of the paperback release today and see what I thought of this book when I originally read it! It held my interest and kept me guessing for sure!
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Review: The Library of Legends by Janie Chang
This book was on my radar well before it was a Book of the Month pick for April. In fact I have been looking forward to reading this book for months! This cover is absolutely stunning and this book sounded like a new and exciting piece of a little known time in history. I haven’t read a lot of Asian historical fiction beyond some of the more well known titles like Memoirs of Geisha and Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. Memoirs of a Geisha was one of my favorite reads when I read it years ago and for a while I bought a ton of historical fiction set in…
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Review: Love Poems for Anxious People by John Kenney
I absolutely loved John Kenney’s book of poems, Love Poems for Married People. There was so much truth in those poems and I laughed several times. His follow up book of poems, Love Poems for People with Children was also funny, but the Married People book is still my absolute favorite. I have gifted his books of poems multiple times and I am sure I will be gifting this one to friends in the future. When I saw that this book was coming out, I knew it would be a great read. He writes with such raw realism and during this crazy uncertain time, what could possibly be better than…
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Special Feature and Excerpt: Best Behavior by Wendy Francis
Harlequin has so many wonderful titles coming out this summer and I couldn’t be more thrilled to share this funny and heart warming new release with you guys this week! If you like oddball family dramas that are full of charm and humor then this is going to be the book for you this summer! I haven’t read and of Wendy Francis’s books before but many have been met with rave reviews and this one is no different. Early readers are loving this book! Summer time is the perfect time to curl up with an easy breezy book and get lost in a great story, so don’t miss this one…
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Special Feature and Excerpts: Tactical Crime Division
This exciting new series comes with a lot to recommend itself….romance, mystery, and suspense! I am so thrilled to be able to bring you guys some sneak peaks today! As many of you know, I am a big fan of Harlequin Books and this series sounds so exciting and like an all around feel good read right now. Each of these authors in this mini series brings a lot to the table. There are four books in the series and today I am bringing you all a sample of each of the four books in the series so keep reading for some exciting things coming out of Harlequin this summer!
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Special Feature: Man of War by T.J. London
Man of War by T.J. London Publication Date: April 14, 2020 Paperback & eBook; 681 Pages Series: The Rebels and Redcoats Saga, Book #4 Genre: Historical Fiction The man who wants everything gets nothing… July 1755 War is brewing between England and France. Impressed into the Royal Navy, Lieutenant Merrick, against all odds, advanced through the ranks to become an officer—but he is not a gentleman. A man with a tainted past from a traitorous family, cast down by King George—a stain no man can remove. Merrick’s thrust into the role of captain, when the HMS Boudica is attacked by pirates off the coast of Nova Scotia. On…
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Review: The Lost Boys of London (Bianca Goddard Mysteries #5) by Mary Lawrence
Bianca Goddard is a completely new to me sleuth, last year was the first time I discovered her and it was the fourth book that I picked up. I was told that each book in the series could be read as a standalone, so I was excited to dive in, even if I was skeptical. I was thrilled that the book was indeed possible to read as a standalone and thought it was a very interesting and enjoyable series so I was excited to read the next book, even if I haven’t gone back and read the other books in the series. This book sounded exceptionally good as it is…
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Review: Promised by Leah Garriott (Audible Edition)
A few months back I did a special feature on this book and I just couldn’t get the cover and description out of my mind! I knew my review schedule was packed, so I downloaded it to listen to when I had errands to run. That’s the thing I love most about audiobooks, there are plenty of days that I have to run errands or just need to get out of the house and go for a drive during the quarantine or days where I have house work to do, rather than sit and read, I multitask with audiobooks. I rarely accept audiobooks for review because I want to pick…
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Special Feature and Excerpt: The Secrets of Love Story Bridge by Phaedra Patrick
Who here needs a little romance in their lives right about now? Even if your life is full of romance and love, can’t there always be just a little more? I for one love romance and this book sounds like it is full of romance not to mention that it will most likely provide a pleasurable and happy escape from reality right now. I am thrilled that I also get to bring you all a little sneak peak today with an excerpt from this novel and boy does it sound great! What I liked most about this book was the premise. Have you ever seen a padlock on a bridge…
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Review: Stories We Never Told by Sonja Yoerg
Sonja Yoerg is another author that I have been a long time fan of, though I have to admit I was a little worried about this one. Yoerg usually writes more women’s fiction, but this one was marketed as more of a thriller. But I did keep an open mind. I hate how some authors get pigeon holed into writing a certain genre, just because an author is known for writing women’s fiction doesn’t mean she can’t write anything else right? While Yoerg might be known for a certain genre, I would argue that she should be known for her ability to write complex characters that truly stand out rather…