REVIEW: A Christmas by the Sea

A CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA by Melody Carlson is an instant-love, sweet romance that is easy to read in one sitting. I especially enjoyed the cottage renovations and the main characters’ creativity. Why was this book in Dorine’s TBR? The cover drew me to it when I saw it listed on Amazon for .99 cents…

Category: Books, Reviews, TBR Challenge 2020, TBR Mountain Range Challenge 2020

REVIEW: Mrs P’s Book of Secrets, aka The Book Ghost

MRS P’S BOOK OF SECRETS, aka THE BOOK GHOST, by Lorna Gray will endear book lovers to publishing history. Stepping back in time was my favorite part, in addition to the author’s ability to make me feel as if I’m viewing it all in Moreton-in-Marsh. Mrs P’s imaginings lead her on an adventure during the…

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REVIEW: Big Lies in a Small Town

BIG LIES IN A SMALL TOWN by Diane Chamberlain is a good rendering of a dual timeline that works seamlessly to move the story forward. I love books about artists. In this one, we get two artists – one modern day and one from the 1940s. Dual timelines are a favorite storytelling method for me…

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REVIEW: Westering Women

WESTERING WOMEN by Sandra Dallas gives fans of pioneer stories many of the details we love, but lacks the emotion I crave. I was torn throughout the novel between loving that it was the unusual story I wanted, but without the passion I craved. I love a wagon train story, especially one that’s mostly women….

Category: Books, Reviews, TBR Mountain Range Challenge 2019

REVIEW: Kick off 2020 with Long Way Gone

LONG WAY GONE by Charles Martin brings the story of the Prodigal Son to new heights. A roller coaster of emotions, it’s filled with surprises and lessons we all need to heal. Cooper is one of the best lead characters I’ve read. I loved his heart. He wasn’t perfect, and sometimes he was selfish. That’s…

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REVIEW: TBR Challenge – Mutts and Mistletoe

MUTTS AND MISTLETOE by Natalie Cox is an eccentric romp through the holiday season. There are plenty of pups for dog-lovers to adore, as well as a cute veterinarian, and enough quirky characters to make you laugh. Why was this book in Dorine’s TBR? I have a weakness for dogs on book covers. I’ve owned…

Category: Books, Reviews, TBR Challenge 2019, TBR Mountain Range Challenge 2019

REVIEW: Bound for Glory – Recommended!

BOUND FOR GLORY by Tess LeSue met all my expectations and surpassed them beyond what I could imagine. It was hard for me to envision Deathrider’s story, even though I’ve craved it since reading the first book where he appeared. I knew it would take a tough woman to out-fox and out-talk him. Ava Archer…

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REVIEW: A Madness of Sunshine

A Madness of Sunshine by Nalini Singh is a great character-driven suspense in a small coastal town in New Zealand filled with likely suspects. It reminded me of mysteries I’ve enjoyed in rural UK, except this one is more nature focused. It has that same style, where the setting adds to the intrigue. The characters…

Category: Books, Reviews, TBR Mountain Range Challenge 2019

Review: Whippoorwill

Whippoorwill by Sharon Sala is the strangest western I’ve ever read. I love westerns and western romance, as well as those with some raunchy comedy, so I really wanted to love this. Which is why I kept reading, hoping it would smooth out and meet my preferences. Why was this book in Dorine’s TBR? I’m…

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REVIEW: Where She Went

Where She Went by Kelly Simmons is an edgy, suspenseful story focused on family and what we’ll do to save our own. The two viewpoints and timelines push the story forward in an exhilarating ride to the end. Maggie has been dealt one dirty deal after another, but through it all she loves her daughter…

Category: Books, Reviews, TBR Mountain Range Challenge 2019

REVIEW: A Christmas by the Sea

REVIEW: Mrs P’s Book of Secrets, aka The Book Ghost

REVIEW: Big Lies in a Small Town

REVIEW: Westering Women

REVIEW: Kick off 2020 with Long Way Gone

REVIEW: TBR Challenge – Mutts and Mistletoe

REVIEW: Bound for Glory – Recommended!

REVIEW: A Madness of Sunshine

Review: Whippoorwill

REVIEW: Where She Went

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