Five authors play with an ALICE IN WONDERLAND theme in this widely diverse anthology of novellas. DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE kicks off with WONDERMENT IN DEATH by J. D. Robb, book 41.5 in her IN DEATH series. I haven’t read an IN DEATH book in several years but it didn’t take me long to reconnect…

This is a holiday story in a way, but it doesn’t actually take place during Christmas. It’s about coming home when you don’t truly know if the place you remember is really a home, or how you’ll be received once you get there. The lighthearted banter of the first few chapters did not prepare me…

This is a cute short story that’s a good example of Vivian Vaughan’s talent. I received this book for free at Amazon a few months ago and I remembered it when I saw the cover on my Kindle because I really like it. Covers are a huge reason I’m attracted to books and that was…

I bought this book as part of my readers’ service subscription with Harlequin Love Inspired Historical and what a find! I love discovering new-to-me authors this way and I’m looking forward to catching up on the previous four books in the PRAIRIE COURTSHIPS series. Read through the blurbs yourself to see if you agree. Book…

Sarah Bitler’s story evolves in this second novel when she’s troubled by the love she still feels for her childhood friend Aaron King. Can Sarah be satisfied with her quilt shop to fulfill her life, or will widower Aaron and his children encourage her to dream of more? Will an arsonist ruin any chance of…

Sweet romance lovers will enjoy this story of forgiveness and finding extended family to cherish when we least expect them. Elizabeth “Libby” Leeds and Owen Shepard are new characters in the SANCTUARY ISLAND series. Libby’s grandfather is Dabney Leeds and Owen’s sister is Sherriff Andie, so they have ties to the community. An entertaining holiday…

Zoe and Parker are just as addictive to read about as they are to each other. Author Jill Shalvis proves her talent once again in this seventh book of the ANIMAL MAGNETISM series. Recommended Read! I love falling into a Jill Shalvis book – it’s immediate gratification and I know I’m in for a good…

A great Christian romance anthology filled with nine captivating novellas that are perfect for those who love early American history. I requested this book when I found out there was a story that takes place in 1753, because I love that year in colonial America more than anything. This collection is a treasure trove of…

Recommended Read, soon-to-be-a-classic, contemporary Christmas story destined for your keeper shelf! How do you know you’ve read one of the best books ever written by RaeAnne Thayne? When you feel wistful and sigh-worthy at the end of the book and yet, oh-so-sad because you can no longer see into the characters’ lives. I didn’t want…

Will the small town of Haven Point get the financial support they need from the least likely of sources? Can Mayor McKenzie Shaw convince Ben Kilpatrick that Haven Point isn’t just his haunted past but his optimistic future? REDEMPTION BAY builds to a loving story, honing in on the characters’ willingness to forgive once they…