One of the things I enjoy most about reading is the constant opportunity to discover new voices. Some authors arrive through recommendations from fellow readers, others appear repeatedly in conversations about favorite books, and before long they find their way onto my ever-growing reading list. March’s Author Spotlight features two writers whose work has been…
A Dowager Is Done In by Helen Golden | Book Review
This was such a fantastic read and exactly the kind of murder mystery I love. The plot was clever, tightly constructed, and constantly had me second-guessing myself. I was convinced more than once that I had solved it… only to discover I was completely wrong by the final reveal. Although this book sits within an…
People We Avoid by Lani Lynn Vale | Book Review
First, Birdee I loved way more than I thought I would. In the previous book she left me not really caring about her one way or another. In this one I was rooting for her all the way. In fact, when Creed gets all peeved with her I was ready to jump through the pages…
February 2026 Author Spotlight
Every month I like to pause and highlight a couple of authors whose work has been on my radar — sometimes longtime favorites, sometimes writers I’m just beginning to explore. February’s spotlight brings together two authors who write very different kinds of stories but share one thing in common: they create worlds readers want to…
Under Vixens Mere by Kit Fielding | Guest Post
Today I’m delighted to welcome Kit Fielding to the blog with a special guest post. Kit is the author of Under Vixens Mere, a compelling historical novel rich in atmosphere, intrigue, and place. Before we dive into Kit’s thoughts and inspirations, let’s take a moment to look at the story itself and what readers can…
Flaming Murder by Simon Whaley | Book Review
This was my first visit to Mortiforde, and while it quickly became clear that this book sits within a well-established series, I was still able to enjoy the story without feeling completely lost. There’s a lot going on — in the best possible way — and the author does a solid job of immersing new…
Solace by Ashton Brooks | Book Review
Even without having read the first book in the series, this story completely pulled me under and refused to let go. Solace absolutely wrecked me in the best possible way — then slowly, painfully, stitched me back together with grit, devotion, and earned redemption. This is not a gentle love story. It’s one forged in…
Sap & Secrets by Daphne Elliot | Book Review
Sap and Secrets blends grumpy–sunshine romance, small-town charm, and a quietly simmering murder mystery into a story that feels both cozy and compulsively readable. It sounds like a lot on paper, but Daphne Elliott balances every element beautifully. The opening immediately pulls you in with a surprise baby reveal at the Maple Festival — a…
A Shore Thing by Portia MacIntosh | Book Review
Cleo and Lockie’s love story is wildly unconventional, and that’s exactly what makes it so enjoyable. Think Survivor meets Love Island at its most chaotic — but with a softer, sweeter emotional core than you might expect. While the story took a little time to find its footing before the show truly began, once the island setting came…
Binding Threads on Beamer Street by Sheila Riley | Book Review
This was my first time reading a book from the Beamer Street series, and I was pleasantly surprised by how easily I was able to settle into the story. Although this is the fourth installment, it works very well as a standalone, and I never felt lost or confused by ongoing storylines or characters. The…
