☀️🏖😷Ideal quarantine location? (If we HAD to do it again, of course, but cross fingers we NEVER do!)Mine? A beach house like in this story - for sure!And yes, you read that right ... this book is set in the early days of the coronavirus outbreak. My first pandemic story! “The perfect kickoff to summer!” … Continue reading The Summer of Lost and Found by Mary Alice Monroe
🐶❤️🐶Did you know that studies show that when a person pets a dog, their blood pressure lowers?And the dog’s does as well!You know what also lowers my BP? A good feel-good read.But, I have to be honest, the beginning of this book raised it bit!When Steven’s beloved Oliver goes missing one day - snatched right … Continue reading Oliver by Steven J. Carino
🎹🎻🎶Do you play any instruments?I was super excited to read Musical Chairs because I used to play the cello, saxophone, and piano for years! But don’t ask me to play now, cause my style these days is crusty and rusty. 😆 “Poeppel has created a story that is well thought out, well plotted, well written, … Continue reading Musical Chairs by Amy Poeppel
Do you like to drink wine?I think my cork collection might give away my answer... 😆 I also just really love stories that take me places, and wineries are one of my favorite locations for a good family saga! “This heartwarming story of love and loss, longing and betrayal set amid the vines of Tuscany … Continue reading These Tangled Vines by Julianne MacLean
If you were a spy, what would be your special skill? I work in design, so maybe falsifying documents or something? But in reality, I’d probably most excel at providing the snacks and keeping out of the way! If you know my book love history, you are aware of my undying love for The Beantown … Continue reading The Secret Stealers by Jane Healey
Yesterday had all the Summer feels, today it’s feeling like Fall! I fell right back into step with IN THE LION’S DEN - I missed these rich and vivid characters and although it can be read as a standalone - I recommend starting with the first book because you will love James and Alexis’ story! … Continue reading In the Lion’s Den by Barbara Taylor Bradford
Do you use any natural or home remedies? I actually grew up on an organic self-sustaining farm and my mom is an herbalist… so, I’ve probably seen (and tried!) it all! My mom was always giving me some remedy out of little dropper bottles when I was sick or hurt, and making magical plant potions… … Continue reading The Last of the Moon Girls by Barbara Davis
Are you living your best life?I think we can all relate to making compromises for the ones we love. But imagine making so many changes for a man - that you’ve lost who you are entirely.A BORROWED LIFE follows Liz: Perfect, prim, and proper pastor’s wife to Thomas; mother of the year to Abigail; impeccable … Continue reading A Borrowed Life by Kerry Anne King
Who is your favorite historical fiction author? I have several go-tos including Camille DeMaio, Isabel Allende and Yaa Gyasi, and THE LAST TRAIN TO KEY WEST just reaffirmed that Chanel is definitely on that list! “The perfect riveting summer read!” —BookBub It is so evident in all her books how much research goes into not only the … Continue reading The Last Train to Key West by Chanel Cleeton
Panthers, and Witches, and Rabies - Oh My! There might not be a wizard in this one but there's definitely a bit of magic and a host of quirky characters. The Winter Sisters is a FUN read. The prose is clever, the conversation is snarky, and the story takes you into a world of medicine, … Continue reading The Winter Sisters by Tim Westover
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