Kara McIntyre thought her life was on track after eight years with her boyfriend-turned-fiancé. But when a disastrous Hogmanay event upended everything, she found herself with no job, no fiancé, no home, and no wedding plans. Meanwhile, her lifelong best friend, Ollie Chiles, faced his own crisis when his wife, actress Sienna Montgomery, was caught…
Wish You Weren’t Here by Portia MacIntosh | Book Review
Lana is seen as a hot mess by her father’s wealthy side of the family. The side that she didn’t grow up with since she didn’t live with her father. She is seen as so much of a mess that they stage an intervention to keep her from messing up her sister’s wedding in Australia….
Dark Times for the Clarks Factory Girls by May Ellis | Book Review
This book can easily be enjoyed as a stand-alone. The story centers on Jeannie, Kate, and Louisa, three young friends and coworkers at the Clarks Factory who are navigating life during the turbulent times of World War I. January 1916 after months on the front lines in France, Gerald, a pacifist Quaker, returns to live…
Dashiki by Florence Wetzel | Book Review
I absolutely adored this cozy mystery! While I myself am now a huge jazz fan, I admit I haven’t listened to it much, Florence Wetzel’s passion for jazz shines through. I was immediately transported to a world of collectors and obsessive music lovers. I also really loved that this book takes place in Hoboken of…
Murder at Raven’s Hollow by Louise Marley | Book Review
Human bones are discovered at Raven Hollow, beneath the ruins of the Victorian greenhouse. Believing they are dealing with a cold case D.S. Harriet March and D.I. Ben Taylor find that the trail begins to hit far too close to home for some of the residents of Raven’s Edge village. Initially believe they’re dealing with…
Stay Toxic by Lani Lynn Vale | Book Review
I have been waiting for the Seymonov family since we first met them in Clap Back. They are Maven’s biological family which is a whole story and I suggest reading it. This is a standalone so you certainly don’t need to read anything to be able to read this one. Here we meet Sasha who…
Betrayal of Mercia by MJ Porter| Book Review
This story plunges readers into the intrigue and betrayal surrounding King Wiglaf, focusing on those closest to him who have turned against him. A medieval court trial takes center stage which left me pleasantly surprised by its gripping developments. Then just when it seemed like nothing significant would occur, there were unexpected twists. I will…
Top Ten Tuesday | January 7, 2025
It’s been a while since I have taken part in this series but I really wanted to get back into it this year. It is a great way to share different books with y’all without a lot of work. If you are new to this series then allow me to explain a little. Each week…
Storied Conversation 2025 Book Club Reads
Okay so last year’s book club was a bust! It is totally my fault and I know that I dropped the ball. This year though I have selected books that I hope y’all will enjoy and that may even be new to you. I did select some that were new to me just to spice…
Why Do I Still Review Books
This was something that I thought about a lot of the course of the last couple of months. Why do I keep doing it? There are times when my review schedule is so heavy I barely have time to take a breath but I keep on. In fact, there were days when I felt like…
