About a month ago, I finished reading The Retired Assassin’s Guide to Country Gardening by Naomi Kuttner. The title alone drew me in. I wasn’t sure what to expect. What I got was a mostly funny murder mystery novel. The main character, Dante, was a previous government assassin. While Dante appears to be a big…… Continue reading The Retired Assassin’s Guide…: Tough Guy Softy (4 Stars)
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The Killer She Knew: A Killer Ghostwriter (3.5 Stars)
If you like slightly creepy, sometimes hard-to-follow stories that make sense for the most part in the end, you may enjoy reading The Killer She Knew by Zee David. Emma is a ghostwriter, who spends most of the book ghostwriting a book with an eerily familiar story. My Advice to the Reader My biggest advice…… Continue reading The Killer She Knew: A Killer Ghostwriter (3.5 Stars)
You’re Enough, June Nelson: Hit in the Head (4.5 Stars)
If you want a relatable book, you might want to check out You’re Enough, June Nelson by Jessi Hansen. This book was published on December 17. It’s a time travel book, which I normally don’t like a lot, but I feel like this was handled really well. The Story of June June is 34 years…… Continue reading You’re Enough, June Nelson: Hit in the Head (4.5 Stars)
Always Alex: Cinderella and Her Best Friend’s Brother (3.5 Stars)
Always Alex by Becki Lee comes out on November 25th. While it technically happens at Christmastime, it’s not necessarily a Christmas book. Nikki McAllister and Alexander St. Claire grew up together. When she shows up to a masquerade ball dressed as Cinderella, he doesn’t recognize her, but he’s still drawn to the woman in the…… Continue reading Always Alex: Cinderella and Her Best Friend’s Brother (3.5 Stars)
I Knew She Was There: Rich Community Murder (4 Stars)
I recently finished reading I Knew She Was There by Jennifer Sadera. This book, which comes out tomorrow, Nov. 12th, is a murder mystery thriller with a sometimes unreliable narrator. For much of the story, you’re not entirely sure if our narrator, Caroline Case, is telling the whole truth or even if she’s aware that…… Continue reading I Knew She Was There: Rich Community Murder (4 Stars)
Christmastide in Emerald Falls: Inspired by “It’s a Wonderful Life (4.5 Stars)
If It’s a Wonderful Life is one of your favorite Christmas classics, you may want to check out the book Christmastide in Emerald Falls by Angela E. Johnson. It’s newly published, having come out yesterday. Unlike most stories that take inspiration from older stories, this book goes back in time to the Regency Era, rather…… Continue reading Christmastide in Emerald Falls: Inspired by “It’s a Wonderful Life (4.5 Stars)
Cabin Fever With My First Flame (5 Stars)
If you like Christmas books mixed with a bit of a second-chance romance, Cabin Fever With My First Flame by Madison Love might be just the right book for you. This novella will be published on Nov. 6th. Intro to This Cabin Story Bailey, who is recently divorced, decides to return to her hometown; Lake…… Continue reading Cabin Fever With My First Flame (5 Stars)
Moonlight Over Mistletoe: Can Santa Fall in Love? (4 Stars)
I know it’s not even Halloween yet, but I recently finished reading Moonlight Over Mistletoe by Janet Koops. This Christmas novella, which will be published on November 1, is the third in the series. All three books take place in Mistletoe, Alaska. While you can read each novella on its own, I would recommend reading…… Continue reading Moonlight Over Mistletoe: Can Santa Fall in Love? (4 Stars)
Idaho Fall: So Many Reasons to Want Her Gone (4.5 Stars)
Last night, I finished reading Idaho Fall by D. J. Maughan. This book will be published Oct. 1, 2014. It’s the story of a lady, Rita Burch, who started her own clothing company. Over the last few years, she’s let the power get to her head. Now, she’s become a bit of a jerk. Because…… Continue reading Idaho Fall: So Many Reasons to Want Her Gone (4.5 Stars)
Andy: Wedding Planning Rich Vs. Military Family (3.5 Stars)
I recently finished reading Andy: Mission: Harvest Ranch Wedding by Lucy McConnell and Ellie Thornton. Andy and America (yes, that’s her real name) met in the parking lot after a mutual friend’s wedding. I guess it’s love at first sight. Andy’s a career military man, and America’s a political hopeful, planning on running for the…… Continue reading Andy: Wedding Planning Rich Vs. Military Family (3.5 Stars)