“We go downstairs and in the hall, he takes my coat from the cupboard and holds it open while I slip my arms into it. In the drive outside, he holds the car door for me and waits until I’m in. As he closes it behind me, I can’t help thinking it’s a shame he’s… Continue reading Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris
It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
“I’ll love you until my heart gives out. I’ll be your man for a thousand years. Longer if I’m allowed.” “You can be as high maintenance as you want, honey. But I'm the only one who does the maintenance.” The novel follows a young, wealthy socialite, Piper Bellinger, after she is banished from Los Angeles… Continue reading It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
The Maid’s Diary by Loreth Anne White
A cunning, twisty, and unsettling novel of psychological suspense with a startling conclusion by Loreth Anne White, the Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestselling author of The Patient’s Secret. A maid with a snooping problem and access to all the wealthiest homes in the Portland area, Kit Darling isn't the typical maid. She sets her timer to snoop… Continue reading The Maid’s Diary by Loreth Anne White
It’s One Of Us by J.T. Ellison
This was a fast paced thriller about hope, loss, & the secrets in marriage. It was tense but also sad at times. A content warning: this one talks about IVF, miscarriage, & pregnancy issues. It doesn't go into too much detail but miscarriage and loss is a theme in this book. I highly enjoyed this… Continue reading It’s One Of Us by J.T. Ellison
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas
“I worry because I care. Gods help me, I know I shouldn't, but I do. So I will always tell you to be careful, because I will always care what happens.” “But death was her curse and her gift, and death had been her good friend these long, long years.” This novel is the second installment of the Throne of… Continue reading Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas
Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett
A lost young woman returns to small-town New Hampshire under the strangest of circumstances in this one-of-a-kind novel of life, death, and whatever comes after from the acclaimed author of Rabbit Cake. This is a light-hearted read that handles complex, heavy topics in a humorous way. This one covers family relationships, dementia, drug addiction, depression, death,… Continue reading Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter by Hazel Gaynor
“They call me a heroine, but I am not deserving of such accolades. I am just an ordinary young woman who did her duty.” This historical fiction is told in a few POV's and two time periods. This one is told by three strong women who have a connection to a Lighthouse that forever changed… Continue reading The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter by Hazel Gaynor
The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
“I know it sounds like it was all just a terrible disaster. Of course, it does. Any situation involving four dead bodies is clearly far from ideal.” “It's very strange, looking back, how accepting children can be of the oddest scenarios.” The novel tells the stories of three characters. Libby, who was adopted and wanting… Continue reading The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
The Angel Maker by Alex North
A dark, suspenseful new thriller about the mysteries of fate, the unbreakable bond of siblings, and a notorious serial killer who was said to know the future. If your familiar with Alex North's work, this has the same feel as his previous novels The Whisper Man and The Shadows. The main idea in this book… Continue reading The Angel Maker by Alex North
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
“She knew the years of isolation had altered her behavior until she was different from others, but it wasn't her fault she'd been alone. Most of what she knew, she'd learned from the wild. Nature had nurtured, tutored, and protected her when no one else would.” The story follows two timelines that slowly intertwine. The… Continue reading Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens


