The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel was a book I absolutely loved and couldn’t put down. Set against the backdrop of World War II, this historical novel tells the compelling story of Yona, a young woman raised in the wilderness by a mysterious old woman named Jerusza, who kidnaps her from her German… Continue reading The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel
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Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren
Ren has never held an iPhone, googled the answer to a question, or followed a crush on social media. What she has done: Read a book or two, or three (okay, hundreds). Taught herself to paint. Built a working wind power system from scratch. But for all the books she’s read, Ren has never found… Continue reading Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren
He Should Have Told the Bees by Amanda Cox
Amanda Cox's "He Should Have Told the Bees" is an emotional journey that weaves together themes of love, loss, and healing with exquisite prose. Cox’s storytelling captures the essence of human regret and redemption, all against the backdrop of a rural life that holds its own quiet magic. This beautifully written novel centers on beekeeper… Continue reading He Should Have Told the Bees by Amanda Cox
William by Mason Coile
Henry is a brilliant engineer who, after untold hours spent in his home lab, has achieved the breakthrough of his career, he’s created an artificially intelligent consciousness. He calls the half-formed robot William. No one knows about William. Henry’s agoraphobia keeps him inside the house, and his fixation on his project keeps him up in… Continue reading William by Mason Coile
‘Tis the Damn Season by Fiona Gibson
'Tis the Damn Season' by Fiona Gibson is a delightful, feel-good story that captures the essence of friendship, self-discovery, and the magic of Christmas. The novel follows three friends—Shelly, Pearl, and Lena—who decide to escape their hectic lives and head to Scotland for a much-needed pre-Christmas getaway. However, their plans for a quiet retreat take… Continue reading ‘Tis the Damn Season by Fiona Gibson
Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross
“Should I be surprised that I was falling in love with you a second time? Should I be surprised that your words found me here, even in the darkness?" Two weeks have passed since Iris Winnow returned home bruised and heartbroken from the front, but the war is far from over. Roman is missing, and… Continue reading Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross
Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate
Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate is a sweeping and emotional novel that delves into the untold history of women pioneers who bravely fought to protect children caught in the crossfire of power-hungry land barons and the pursuit of oil wealth. Set against the backdrop of Oklahoma in 1909 and 1990, Wingate masterfully weaves together two timelines… Continue reading Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate
Jackpot Summer by Elyssa Friedland
In Elyssa Friedland's new novel, Jackpot Summer, the Jacobson siblings are thrust into a whirlwind of drama, laughter, and unexpected challenges when they win a life-changing lottery prize. Expecting their chaotic lives to magically transform into a fairy tale of luxury and ease, the siblings quickly discover that money can’t fix everything—in fact, it might… Continue reading Jackpot Summer by Elyssa Friedland
Done and Dusted (Rebel Blue Ranch #1) by Lyla Sage
I had this book on my TBR for a while but I kept putting it off because of the cover. I should NOT have waited on this one! "Done and Dusted," the first book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series by Lyla Sage, offers a refreshing twist on the classic romance narrative. One of the… Continue reading Done and Dusted (Rebel Blue Ranch #1) by Lyla Sage
Breaking the Dark by Lisa Jewell
Meet Jessica Jones: Retired super hero, private investigator, loner. She tried her best to be a shiny spandex crimefighter, but that life only led to unspeakable trauma. Now she avoids that world altogether and works on surviving day-to-day in Hell’s Kitchen, New York. The morning a distraught mother comes into her office, Jessica would prefer… Continue reading Breaking the Dark by Lisa Jewell