I really wanted to love this book. As soon as I saw the premise—a bookshop owner starting a letter-writing workshop to bring people together—I thought it sounded like the perfect cozy, heartfelt read. The idea of finding community through letters, especially after loss, is such a beautiful one. Unfortunately, while the concept is wonderful, the…
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The Lost Promise of Ireland by Susanne O’Leary | Book Review
This is the third book in Susanne O’Leary’s Starlight Cottages series, and although it’s the first one I’ve read by her, it absolutely won me over. It works beautifully as a standalone, but it’s clear that the world she’s built across this series is filled with charm, heart, and strong, relatable characters. I can easily…
The Midwife’s Miracle Twins by Caroline Anderson | Book Review
This was my first book in the Yoxburgh Park Hospital series, and I absolutely adored it! From the very beginning, I was drawn to the warmth and humanity of the story. The characters were beautifully written, their struggles and triumphs so real that I couldn’t help but become emotionally invested in every moment. Set in…
The Curse That Binds Us by Katie Hayoz | Book Review
The Curse That Binds Us had a lot of potential with its unique blend of historical and contemporary fantasy and a plot that definitely knows how to grip you, especially in the final stretch. The last 30% of the book was an absolute page-turner—I was hooked, needing to know how everything would unfold. The central…
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…
The Letter from Briarton Park by Sarah E. Ladd | Book Review
The Letter from Briarton Park is an utterly captivating read—I couldn’t put it down! With a perfect blend of swoon-worthy romance, mystery, and historical intrigue, this story is a must-read for fans of Regency fiction. Though letters may not hold the same importance today, one life-changing letter sets Cassandra on a journey of self-discovery, uncovering…
Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert | Book Review
Wow—just when I thought the first two books in the series couldn’t get any hotter, this third installment absolutely blew me away! It’s not just steamy—it’s explosive. The chemistry between this ménage à trois is off-the-charts intense, and the heat they generate could burn down Olympus itself. From the fiery passion to the emotional depth,…
For the Strange and Surprising by M.F. Adele | Book Review
For the Strange and Surprising is a light, slow-burn fantasy romance that had me smiling from start to finish. Ada, the FMC, is an absolute delight—relatable, witty, and endlessly curious. She’s strong in a quiet, natural way, handling the bizarre world she’s thrown into with far more grace and humor than I ever could! The…
Pignon Scorbion & the Barbershop Detectives by Rick Bleiweiss | Book Review
Chief Inspector Pignon Scorbion was craving a challenge—something to engage his sharp intellect. Fortunately, his new post in the British hamlet of Haxford in 1910 delivered just that. A chance reunion with his old acquaintance, barber Calvin Brown, led Scorbion to set up an unconventional detective’s office in Brown’s Barbershop, where an eclectic cast of…
Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon | Book Review
The story centers around Aspeth, the daughter of a nobleman whose estate has fallen on hard times. Desperate to bring in much-needed money without being forced into an unwanted marriage, Aspeth decides to pursue her lifelong dream—joining the Royal Artifactual Guild. However, the guild doesn’t welcome women without a chaperone, so she agrees to marry…
