This was my first time reading a book from the Right Royal Cozy Investigations series—and wow, what a treat! Helen Golden masterfully crafts a murder mystery that stands perfectly on its own while hinting at a wonderfully rich world of recurring characters. If you’re a first-timer like me, don’t worry: there’s even a character guide…
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A Scottish Teashop in Napoli by Jane Lambert | Book Review
This beautifully written story is a celebration of unexpected second chances, blossoming friendships, and the strength that comes from starting over. After being left behind by her fiancé, Lucy’s impulsive move to Naples sets her on a path of self-discovery and renewal. There, she meets Elena, a widowed mother trying to keep both her late…
Enemies to Lovers by Lani Lynn Vale | Book Review
Copper was asked to help Baker by her father, whom Copper met in prison, and he didn’t hesitate. She was in a bad situation and he helped her have a place to land and get her feet underneath her. Baker knows she needs to leave her boyfriend for not only herself but also for her…
Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict | Book Review
This offers a compelling portrait of Rosalind Franklin, a woman whose work was essential to one of the greatest scientific discoveries of the 20th century. The story takes readers from postwar Paris, where Franklin finds unexpected professional support, to her complicated return to England, where she becomes immersed in the race to unlock the secrets…
You Feta Watch Out by Linda Reilly | Book Review
This Christmas-themed cozy mystery delivers charm, holiday spirit, and a solid whodunit that will leave readers guessing. Carly Hale returns in this festive installment, juggling life at her grilled cheese café and solving a mystery when her good friend Gina becomes the prime suspect in a theater cast member’s murder. The setup is fun—a production…
Over The Sea to Skye by Sue Moorcroft | Book Review
Valentina’s story tugged at my heartstrings in the best way. As the eldest Wynter sister, her journey felt deeply layered—navigating single motherhood, her complicated relationship with her ex, and the lingering gap left by her unknown biological family. When her summer on Skye begins with a chaotic train ride thanks to a charming American tourist…
Look at Her and Die by Lani Lynn Vale | Book Review
Searcy has an attitude that simply said she didn’t care what other people thought at all. She works in a diner that her family owns but she hates, she is raising her siblings because her mother has checked out, and she is struggling to put food on the table some days. Her passion is creating…
One More Day of Us by Shari Low | Book Review
Shari Low always delivers stories that feel personal, warm, and emotionally resonant—and One More Day of Us is no exception. Told in dual timelines, this novel follows three young women in 1990 living their dream as singers in a Hong Kong hotel, and then revisits them in 2025 as they reunite for the first time…
The House at River’s Edge by Rachel Burton | Book Review
A deeply moving historical narrative, this book intertwines the lives of two generations—one navigating the idyllic yet shifting world of 1914, and another uncovering its secrets from the lens of 1997. Initially, I found the story a bit challenging to follow due to its large cast and shifting timelines, but once the threads began to…
This Thing Called Love by Debbie Howells | Book Review
They say bad things come in threes, and for Bee, that couldn’t be more true—dumped, jobless, and couchless all in one day. But life has a funny way of throwing in surprises… like a charming stranger who spills coffee on her at her lowest point. Enter Alex: devoted son, full-time caregiver, and quiet hero whose…
