When she’s ghosted by yet another Tinder match, Leighton swears off dating for life. Who needs apps and blind dates when she has the perfect-in-every-way (apart from being fictional) heroes of her beloved romance novels? One night Leigh finds a second hand book on her TBR pile, which transports her to the small town of… Continue reading It Started With a Book by Camilla Isley
Genre: Fiction / Family Life / General
Our Narrow Hiding Places by Kristopher Jansma
I don't read a lot of historical fictions but when I do, I want to invest time in a really good one and Our Narrow Hiding Places by Kristopher Jansma didn't disappoint! This one was the Dutch take on the Nazi occupation. This was about survival and family and secrets. This is told in the… Continue reading Our Narrow Hiding Places by Kristopher Jansma
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
I always enjoy a good historical fiction once in a while and this one with light houses was a good one! This had me feeling all the feelings! Australia, 1926. After four harrowing years fighting on the Western Front, Tom Sherbourne returns home to take a job as the lighthouse keeper on Janus Rock, nearly half… Continue reading The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan
“I lost my heart to you. And, in case you're wondering, I don't ever want it back.” When Bree Prescott arrives in the sleepy, lakeside town of Pelion, Maine, she hopes against hope that this is the place where she will finally find the peace she so desperately seeks. On her first day there, her… Continue reading Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan
The Truth About Melody Browne by Lisa Jewell
When she was a child, Melody Browne’s house burned down, destroying all her family’s possessions and her memories. Ever since this tragic event, Melody has had no recollection of her life before she was rescued from the flames. Now in her early thirties, Melody is a single mother, living in the middle of London with… Continue reading The Truth About Melody Browne by Lisa Jewell
The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon
The Quiet Tenant gives us a new take on serial killers that will make you think twice of the quiet, nice guy. The premise of this one hooked my right away. This was about a serial killer told from the perspective of his 13 year old daughter, his girlfriend, and the one that got away!… Continue reading The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon
Credence by Penelope Douglas
“You never smile... You never feel joy. No dreams for the future. No plans. You have no fight in you. You’re barely alive” Tiernan de Haas doesn’t care about anything anymore. The only child of a film producer and his starlet wife, she’s grown up with wealth and privilege but not love or guidance. Shipped… Continue reading Credence by Penelope Douglas
Brother by Ania Ahlborn
“Day or night, dead was dead.” Deep in the heart of Appalachia, stands a crooked farmhouse miles from any road. The Morrows keep to themselves, and it’s served them well so far. When girls go missing off the side of the highway, the cops don’t knock on their door. Which is a good thing, seeing… Continue reading Brother by Ania Ahlborn
Mother -Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon
If you are looking for a cozy Whodunit mystery this is for you! This wasn't really a thriller, but more of a nice, comfortable ride to find out who the bad guy was with your family members who you love, but don't always like. In the heartwarming tale of "Mother-Daughter Murder Night," we're introduced to… Continue reading Mother -Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
The Covenant of Water is a door stopper that I wasn't sure was worth my time. I switched from print to audio to finish this one. The writing style is very lyrical and it is very slow moving but the characters are impressive. This book starts with an interesting premise. That someone in each generation… Continue reading The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese