If a spy novel with slightly older characters sounds like your kind of book, you may want to check out The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen. This book includes five former CIA operatives who have all retired to the same Maine community. Basic Plot Maggie Bird is a retired CIA spy. She’s moved to a…… Continue reading The Spy Coast: Just Five Old CIA Agents (4.5 Stars)
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A Different Kind of Gone: Right or Wrong? (4.5 Stars)
Recently, I finished reading A Different Kind of Gone by Catherine Ryan Hyde. This novel presents several related scenarios where there are questions of what’s right and what’s wrong. Intro to the Story In this book, Norma is a woman in her late 50s. She lives in a small rural community along the Utah-Arizona border.…… Continue reading A Different Kind of Gone: Right or Wrong? (4.5 Stars)
The Slow March of Light: Divided Germany (4.5 Stars)
If you’re interested in Germany post-WW II, you may want to read The Slow March of Light by Heather B. Moore. This book begins in Utah in December 1959. Our main character, Bob, is drafted into the army. After basic training, he heads to West Germany. Germany Post World War II This was a well-written…… Continue reading The Slow March of Light: Divided Germany (4.5 Stars)
Sisters by the Sea: Liberal Amish Novellas (3.5 Stars)
Recently, I finished reading Sisters by the Sea, a collection of four novellas each by a different author. While there are Amish characters, they seem to come from a less strict Amish upbringing than is generally presented in books or other media. The Seashell Cake (3.5 Stars) This story was cute. I liked our two…… Continue reading Sisters by the Sea: Liberal Amish Novellas (3.5 Stars)
Mr. Avington’s Game of Hearts: The Flirt (4.5 Stars)
I recently finished reading Mr. Avington’s Game of Hearts by Iris Lim. This Regency book, which comes out on April 2nd, is about Alfred Avington, who is a bit of a flirt. He knows he’s attractive, and he likes female company, but when it comes time to commit to a relationship, he’s gone. Alfred doesn’t…… Continue reading Mr. Avington’s Game of Hearts: The Flirt (4.5 Stars)
Finding Cheer: Amnesia, Tulips, and Magic (4.5 Stars)
Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider is the sequel to the Christmas story, Chasing Cheer. This book, which comes out on April 5th, takes place in the fictional city of Emerald Hollow, Oregon. It involves a man who is found unconscious on a trail with amnesia. The only thing he remembers about himself is his name,…… Continue reading Finding Cheer: Amnesia, Tulips, and Magic (4.5 Stars)
The Paris Housekeeper: World War II Women (4.5 Stars)
I recently finished reading The Paris Housekeeper by Renee Ryan. This book was published late last year. I won it in a Goodreads Giveaway. It’s the story of three women living in Paris when the Germans first invaded France during World War II. Introducing the Women This book follows the stories of three women in…… Continue reading The Paris Housekeeper: World War II Women (4.5 Stars)
Once Upon a Christmas Kiss: Holiday Novellas (4.5 Stars)
Yes, it’s a little after Christmas now, but I recently finished reading Once Upon a Christmas Kiss. This collection of 6 Christmas novellas takes place in Cherry Creek, Tennessee. Each story is written by a different author. Along with all the stories taking place in Cherry Creek, the connecting factor is the book Once Upon…… Continue reading Once Upon a Christmas Kiss: Holiday Novellas (4.5 Stars)
The Beauty Doctor: Full of Ethical Issues (4.5 Stars)
The Second Edition of The Beauty Doctor by Elizabeth Hutchinson Bernard, will come out on January 4, 2024. I was able to read an ARC of this book. This historical fiction novel takes place in the early 1900s. It deals with an assortment of ethical issues. What You Should Know This was not the book…… Continue reading The Beauty Doctor: Full of Ethical Issues (4.5 Stars)
Finding Baby Holly: A Cult and An Adoption (4.5 Stars)
Finding Baby Holly: Lost to a Cult, Surviving My Parents’ Murders, and Saved by Prayer was written by Holly Marie (AKA Baby Holly) with help from Cindy and David Lambert. This book was published last month, and I just finished reading it. Despite giving it 4.5 stars, I have included it on my “well-worth reading”…… Continue reading Finding Baby Holly: A Cult and An Adoption (4.5 Stars)