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“It’s so easy to take your life for granted. So simple to ignore the rumblings of reality, to become complacent, to think things will never change. Of course, they do, and almost always when you least expect it.” A great writer knows when to deliver a juicy plot twist. But for one author, the biggest… Continue reading A Very Bad Thing by J.T. Ellison
This is a heartwarming story about reconnecting with your first love later in life. I don’t often read this genre, so it felt both sweet and refreshing. Eighty-year-old Augusta, a trained pharmacist, has finally been forced into retirement after years of lying about her age to avoid it. Adjusting to the culture shock of moving… Continue reading The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman
“I haven't thought about anything but you since the first time I saw you.” Viola Bowen has the chance of a lifetime: to design a video game based on her all-time favorite book series. The only problem? Her co-lead is Jesse F-ing Andrews, a.k.a. her arch-nemesis. Jesse has made it abundantly clear over the years… Continue reading Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood
As someone who normally loves MQ's work, I was excited to dive into this book, but unfortunately, it didn’t hit the mark for me. If you're considering skipping this one, I’d say it's probably okay to do so. The story didn't resonate in the way I’ve come to expect from Quinn, and it felt like… Continue reading Runaway Groomsman by Meghan Quinn
This is easily a 5 star book! If you enjoy historical fiction this is a MUST read for you. Kristin Hannah’s The Women is a powerful, emotionally stirring novel that offers a fresh and necessary perspective on the Vietnam War. I went into this book not fully aware of the impact and importance of the… Continue reading The Women by Kristin Hannah
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
Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez is a powerful novel that weaves together the complex threads of Puerto Rican identity, political corruption, and the elusive American Dream. At its heart, the book is not just a family saga, but also a profound commentary on the intersection of personal and collective histories. Set against the backdrop… Continue reading Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez
This was a book that surprised me. I started listening to this one a while back for about 3 minutes and then gave up because I thought it was going to be depressing. Then I came back to this one again weeks later and I really enjoyed this one. It wasn't at all what I… Continue reading How To End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang
This was book#6 in the Improbable Meet-Cute series. This was a novella that was 71 pages so it went quickly. This was a meet cute with a twist I didn't see coming. I'm still not sure how I feel about this one. This is one where you could HATE the guy! Princess Ilaria is sick… Continue reading Royal Valentine by Sariah Wilson
This is a novella that is only 40 pages so I'm glad it was short. I will try to be brief with my review since I didn't really like this as much as I expected to. I have liked other books by Guillory so I had higher hopes. This is about 2 characters trapped in… Continue reading Drop, Cover, and Hold On by Jasmine Guillory