This was a humorous story, although it used dark humor, that covered abuse, gender, caste, religion, patriarchy, sisterhood, and resilience. I love a book with a satisfying ending, and this didn't disappoint. The premise of this one had me hooked right away. This is set in India. Geeta's husband (Ramesh) left her 5 years ago… Continue reading The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
Genre: Fiction / Women
A Beautiful Wedding by Jamie McGuire
“I know you know I love you. What you may not know is that there is nothing I want more than to be your husband. But if you’re not ready, I’ll wait for you, Pigeon. I’m not going anywhere. I mean, yeah. I want this, but only if you do. I just . . .… Continue reading A Beautiful Wedding by Jamie McGuire
Walking Disaster by Jamie McGuire
“Abby did a little happy dance before jogging down the hall to the bedroom. The corners of my mouth turned up. What other woman would be that excited to see her boyfriend trade punches? No wonder I fell in love with her.” Every story has two sides. In Beautiful Disaster, Abby had her say. Now… Continue reading Walking Disaster by Jamie McGuire
Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire
“I knew the second I met you that there was something about you I needed. Turns out it wasn’t something about you at all. It was just you.” “You know why I want you? I didn’t know I was lost until you found me. I didn’t know what alone was until the first night I… Continue reading Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
This was an uneasy, but addictive read about marriage, betrayal, and the secrets that push us to the edge! If your a fan of Sally Hepworth, then you know what to expect in her novels. This was one I stayed up late to finish. On the outside, Gabe and Pippa look like they have it… Continue reading The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
Watching You by Lisa Jewell
“You are the only woman I have ever met who I would want to be in a little house with, do you see? Other women make me want to get on boats and run away. You, you make me want to stay somewhere, so that I can see your face everyday. So that I can… Continue reading Watching You by Lisa Jewell
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld
A comedy writer thinks she’s sworn off love, until a dreamy pop star flips the script on all her assumptions—a hilarious, observant, and deeply tender novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Eligible, Rodham, and Prep. If you are looking for a smart, satisfying romantic comedy, this is the one to read this year! Sittenfeld always writes with… Continue reading Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld
Maame by Jessica George
Maame (ma-meh) has many meanings in Twi but in my case, it means woman. Maddie is a daughter, sister, and coworker whose life isn't so happy. Her father suffers from advanced Parkinson's disease and she spends most of her time taking care of him. Her mom, who mostly lives in Ghana, is a helicopter parent… Continue reading Maame by Jessica George
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
“As the father of your children, as a friend, as someone who shared a journey with you and as someone who loves you and cares about you. I don’t need to be married to you to be all those things. Those things are deeper than marriage. Those things are forever.” This novel follows follows Laurel… Continue reading Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
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