Saturday, November 30, 2024

FEATURING: Layover by David Bell

An airport, a chance meeting, an unforgettable, secretive woman, a woman who is actually missing, tells lies and doesn’t care who she involves or hurts.

Mr. Bell has written another tense thriller with a very manipulative, not nice main character.


Are you intrigued?


FULL REVIEW:  https://tinyurl.com/2r8xsdum




Friday, November 29, 2024

The Jewel of the Blues by Monica Chenault-Kilgore

One stupid decision caused Hank Love and his family to have to leave town.

The trip out of town was not without drama, but they finally found a place where they could be comfortable and could work.


They were staying in Miss Opal’s rooming house where many people came and went.  You will meet many interesting characters that stay there.


Hank, Evelyn, and little Lucille were comfortable there, but Evelyn missed her father and their home.


But they couldn’t go back because of Hank’s mistake and started singing at churches, but Lucille was the star and had a gift - a beautiful voice.


An agent approached Lucille's parents and made her famous, but will this life away from her parents change her? 


Would her voice save her family or would her father’s decision from years ago catch up with them and ruin their lives after all this time?


The characters were well developed - I worried for Lillian and liked Evelyn since she was the most sensible.  Some of the characters were "characters."

 

Even though the book got wordy at times, it was an interesting read about Lucille’s family’s worries, the travels and struggles of the singing troop, and this 1920s era.  


I do have to say the ending was a bit corny, but still an entertaining, well-researched read.  4/5


Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book. All opinions are my own.





Thursday, November 28, 2024

FEATURING: The Library of Lost and Found by Phaedra Patrick

A package for Martha? What a nice surprise. 

Could it really be for her?  No one does things for her.  She is the one who never says no and does things for everyone else.


THE LIBRARY OF LOST AND FOUND is another heartwarming GEM by Phaedra Patrick with lovable characters you would want to have in your life and is a book you won't want to end.


FULL REVIEW:   https://tinyurl.com/4y7fppzh


Monday, November 25, 2024

It's Monday!! What Are YOU Reading? - 11/25/2024

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I hope you had a great reading week.
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This is a weekly meme hosted by Kathryn at BOOK DATE!

Post the books completed, the books you are currently reading, and the books you hope to finish at some point.
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Books Completed:

TARTUFO by Kira Jane Buxton - review will be on February 3, 2025.

Great characters, but not a book for me.  Slow and too many characters.

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NOTHING EVER HAPPENS HERE by Seraphina Nova Glass - review will be on February 12, 2025.

Not a book I enjoyed even though a lot did happen.

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THE QUEENS OF CRIME by Marie Benedict - review will be on February 11, 2025.

Disappointed in this one - gorgeous cover, but not one I wanted to get back to.

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LAST TWILIGHT IN PARIS by Pam Jenoff - review will be on February 4, 2025.

Another FABULOUS Pam Jenoff book - don't miss it if you love her books and historical fiction.

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THE GIRLS OF THE GLIMMER FACTORY by Jennifer Coburn - review will be on January 29, 2025.

Well researched and informative.  

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THE FAMILY INSIDE by Katie Garner - review will be on January 28, 2025.

A bit bizarre, but a twisty storyline.

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CROSS MY HEART by Megan Collins - review will be on January 17, 2025.

Slow at first, but worth the wait - tense and twisty.

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THE BUSINESS TRIP by Jessica Garcia - review will be on January 15, 2025.

Oh my - SO GOOD!!  You will need your thinking cap!!

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THE LOST HOUSE by Melissa Larsen - review will be on January 14, 2025.

Pretty slow until the last ten percent.   

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THE JEWEL OF THE BLUES by Monica Chenault-Kilgore - review will be on November 29.

A bit wordy, but entertaining and well-researched.

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THE CHAMPAGNE LETTERS by Kate Macintosh - review will be on December 12.

So good - It's about Veuve Clicquot, the Champagne Queen of Reims.

THE LAST FASHION HOUSE IN PARIS by Renee Ryan - review will be on December 20.

Another well-researched gem by fabulous Renee Ryan.

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THE FRENCH WINEMAKER'S DAUGHTER by Loretta Ellsworth - review will be on December 11.

SO GOOD - LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the storyline and the characters.

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WHAT THE WIFE KNEW by Darby Kane - review will be on December 10.

Another good one by Darby Kane.

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THE SUNFLOWER HOUSE by Adriana Allegri - review is in the book's title.

A marvelous debut - wonderful research, pull-in-writing, and some tender moments despite what was going on in one of the many homes in the Lebensborn Program during WWII.

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CHRISTMAS WITH THE QUEEN by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb - review is in the book's title.

Do NOT miss this one!!  Sweet characters and a great storyline

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Book Currently Reading:

EVERY PRECIOUS AND FRAGILE THING by Barbara Davis - review will be on February 18, 2025.

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Books Up Next:

COME FLY WITH ME by Camille Di Maio - review will be on February 19, 2025.

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TO SICILY WITY LOVE by Jennifer Probst - review will be on February 20.
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THE LOST PASSENGER by Frances Quinn - review will be on February 25, 2025.

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THE YOUNGER WOMAN by Cate Ray - review will be on February 26, 2025.

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BROKEN COUNTRY by Claire Leslie Hall - review will be on March 4, 2025.
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THE BOXCAR LIBRARIAN by Brianna Labuskes - review will be on March 5.
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A MAP TO PARADISE by Susan Meissner - review will be on March 18, 2025.
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BEACH VIBES by Susan Mallery - review will be on March 19, 2025, 2025.

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THE FISHERMAN'S GIFT by Julia R. Kelly - review will be on March 20, 2025.
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THE LIBRARY GAME Gigi Pandian - review will be on March 21, 2025.
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FOUR RED SWEATERS by Lucy Adlington - review will be on March 22.

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THE OTHER PEOPLE by C. B. Everett - review will be on March 25, 2025.

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I WOULD DIE FOR YOU by Sandi Jones - review will be on March 26, 2025.
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THE PAGE TURNER by Viola Shipman - review will be on April 8, 2025.
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THE MATCHMAKER by Aisha Saeed - revivew will be on April 9.
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CORAM HOUSE by Bailey Seybolt - review will be on April 15, 2025.
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FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY by Jennifer E. Smith - review will be on April 16, 2025.

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THE MURDER SHOW by Matt Goldman - review will be on April 17.

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TOUGH LUCK by Sandra Dallas - review will be on April 29, 2025.

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SUCH A GOOD MOM by Julia Spiro - review will be on April 30, 2025.

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THE GIRLS OF GOOD FORTUNE by Kristina McMorris - review will be on May 20, 2025.

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THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD BEACH AND BOOK CLUB by Martha Hall Kelly - review will be on May 27, 2025.

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SHAW CONNOLLY LIVES TO TELL Gillian French - review will be June 17, 2025.
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PARTY OF LIARS Kelsey Cox - review will be on July 1, 2025.

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THE LOCKED WARD by Sarah Pekkanen - review will be on August 5.

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HIGH SEASON by Katie Bishop - review will be on August 12, 2025.

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JOY MOODY IS OUT OF TIME by Kerryn Mayne - review will be on August 19.

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