REVIEW: Dancing with the Sun

DANCING WITH THE SUN by Kay Bratt explores grief, survival, faith, renewal, and love in an exciting adventure at Yosemite National Park. Sadie’s husband is once again off camping, leaving her home alone. Not that she minds being alone. She seems to just exist these days, especially since her adopted daughter Lauren is away at…

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REVIEW: A Family of Strangers

A FAMILY OF STRANGERS, a good murder mystery and reunited lovers’ theme, leaves the reader with one unasked question – would you do the same thing if faced with this situation? Ryan Rose Gracey is celebrating the success of her cold case podcast she co-produces with her friend Sophie when she receives an urgent call…

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REVIEW: Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas

COLD-HEARTED RAKE by Lisa Kleypas is the kind of historical romance I love, full of humor and stuffy aristocrats who lose themselves in love. All it took was fan favor and listening to audible samples to get me to jump into the series full force. This book made me happy that I took the plunge….

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REVIEW: When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton

WHEN WE LEFT CUBA by Chanel Cleeton leaves a lasting impression. I loved the political intrigue mixed with taboo relationships that made it very realistic. Not that I agreed with the characters’ behavior, which may tip the non-traditional scale for the follow-the-rules romance reader, but it worked for me in the end. Like many romance…

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REVIEW: Heaven Adjacent by Catherine Ryan Hyde

HEAVEN ADJACENT by Catherine Ryan Hyde is exactly why her books populate my Kindle more than any other author. She lures me in with her characters’ situations, captivating my heart and mind with their personalities. Attorney Roseanna Chaldecott runs away from New York City, deciding she craves personal space far away from people. She buys…

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Review: The Winter Sister by Megan Collins

The Winter Sister by Megan Collins grabbed me with the first sentence. Metering out clues chapter by chapter, author Megan Collins kept me riveted with this unsolved crime story. Even though I wasn’t sold on the book’s conclusion, the author’s prose set my craving for whatever she writes next. Great debut! The Winter Sister begins…

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REVIEW: Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen by Sarah Bird

Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen by Sarah Bird, an absorbing African American Civil War story told from a former female slave’s point of view, is a powerful testimony. I love books that illustrate a woman’s strength amongst her trials. Highly recommend this novel to those who love fictionalized history. I was immediately drawn…

Category: Books, Reviews, TBR Mountain Range Challenge 2018

REVIEW: The Valentine’s Curse by Jodi Thomas

The Valentine’s Curse by Jodi Thomas lures two outcasts to each other in this heartfelt historical western novella. An easy short story that will whet your appetite for more by this talented author. Why was this book in Dorine’s TBR? I don’t buy many shorts anymore, so this month’s challenge was challenging – trying to…

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REVIEW: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah explores PTSD, preppers, death, fear of death, danger, wild animals, and first love. It’s a lot for a teenager to contend with, as well as for the reader. Absorbing, scary, and heartbreaking – I expected a wilderness adventure, but there is so much more I didn’t anticipate. Wow. Leni’s…

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REVIEW: Her Secret Christmas Hero by Mallory Kane

Her Secret Christmas Hero by Mallory Kane is a very short holiday story that takes place on a horse ranch, one of my favorite themes. Unfortunately, this novella is too short to give the broader feel of the setting I prefer. Why was this novella in Dorine’s TBR? I collect free novellas when I find…

Category: Books, Reviews, TBR Challenge 2018, TBR Mountain Range Challenge 2018

REVIEW: Dancing with the Sun

REVIEW: A Family of Strangers

REVIEW: Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas

REVIEW: When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton

REVIEW: Heaven Adjacent by Catherine Ryan Hyde

Review: The Winter Sister by Megan Collins

REVIEW: Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen by Sarah Bird

REVIEW: The Valentine’s Curse by Jodi Thomas

REVIEW: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

REVIEW: Her Secret Christmas Hero by Mallory Kane

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