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: 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: Kiss a Girl in the Rain

Kiss a Girl in the Rain by Nancy Warren is a keeper for many reasons, but especially since it matches the theme of my blog. After living through too many hard knocks, I decided to track my lifestyle goals by creating TheZestQuest.com. It’s all about finding your zest in every aspect of your life. To…

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Review: The Widow of Rose House

THE WIDOW OF ROSE HOUSE by Diana Biller is highly recommended to those who seek the full gamut of entertainment, from love to laughter to creepy bumps in the night, with a genius cast of endearing characters. An eccentric inventor meets a lady of notorious reputation. Of course, they need to investigate her haunted house…

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REVIEW: Wish Me Home – #TBR Challenge 2019

WISH ME HOME by Kay Bratt took me on an emotional journey, filled with interesting people, and a dog who melted my heart. “The One” appears, but this is mostly about running away and finding your bliss. I love Kay Bratt’s style. She pulls me in right away with her engaging characters who keep their…

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Review: The Invited

THE INVITED by Jennifer McMahon leaves a lasting impression. Even though I guessed a small part of the mystery before it was revealed, the author completely surprised me with the who, what, and where. Highly recommend this nail-biter! In the beginning, we learn about Hattie Breckenridge and her daughter Jane in the year of 1924….

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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: Maverick Sheriff by Delores Fossen

MAVERICK SHERIFF by Delores Fossen is an exciting Western romantic suspense full of intriguing characters. A good beginning for the type of series I will consider continuing. Why was it in Dorine’s TBR? Several of my reading friends enjoy Fossen’s books, so I wanted to try one. That’s why I grabbed this freebie, along with…

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REVIEW: First Dawn by Judith McCoy Miller

FIRST DAWN by Judith McCoy Miller illuminates a lesser known piece of history in an engaging tale during the Reconstruction Period after the American Civil War. I love it when I learn something from historical fiction. Why was this book in Dorine’s TBR? American pioneer history is a favorite theme of mine in romantic…

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REVIEW: The Dry by Jane Harper

THE DRY by Jane Harper is a superb debut full of interesting characters in a small town in Australia, caught up in a mass murder while more than one mystery unravels. Federal Agent Aaron Falk receives a mysterious note from someone in his hometown about lies and his best friend’s funeral. He returns to his…