I recently finished reading The Valentine Writer by Iris Lim. It’s a novella about a lady, Mary Danforth, who has helped her siblings write love poems for their future spouses. Yet, she’s never found love herself. Periodwise, I would consider it a Regency story, but it doesn’t have many of the elements of a traditional…… Continue reading The Valentine Writer: Helping Others Find Love (3.5 Stars)
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Psychopathic: Stalker, Blind, Strange Medical Practices (4 Stars)
I recently finished reading an ARC of Pyschopathic by Jason Melby. This book comes out on January 10, 2025. It’s about Faith Galloway, a blind psychiatrist. Don’t worry. The book isn’t as crazy as the title or the book cover implies. While I would consider this book suspenseful and a little creepy at times, the…… Continue reading Psychopathic: Stalker, Blind, Strange Medical Practices (4 Stars)
Their Unlikely Protector: Time to Forgive? (5 Stars)
If you like cute, clean Christian romances that aren’t too romantically cheesy, you may want to read Their Unlikely Protector by Meghann Whistler. I was able to get an ARC. It will come out on July 23rd, but you can preorder it now. This is a story of overcoming challenges, accepting that people do grow…… Continue reading Their Unlikely Protector: Time to Forgive? (5 Stars)
The Ghost of Loon Lake: Cooperate or Destroy? (4 Stars)
I recently finished reading The Ghost of Loon Lake by Rachelle Paige Campbell. This book comes out on July 16th. It’s a book where you’re not quite sure at the end if there are supernatural elements at stake or not. Introduce You to the Story Ten years ago, Ashley took off when she felt like…… Continue reading The Ghost of Loon Lake: Cooperate or Destroy? (4 Stars)
Repairing a Broken Heart: Horses and New Love (4 Stars)
I recently finished reading Repairing a Broken Heart by G. L. Robinson. Don’t write off this book as too cheesy based on the title. It’s not nearly as cheesy as it sounds. Yes, there’s love and a broken heart, but Lyla isn’t your typical Regency Era female lead. Intro to the Book Lyla and Harry…… Continue reading Repairing a Broken Heart: Horses and New Love (4 Stars)
Forever My Home: She Inherits Old Cottages (4.5 Stars)
I recently finished reading an ARC of Forever My Home by Roxie Clarke. It officially comes out tomorrow, but you can preorder the novella. This is the third novella in the series. While I have read the first one, Forever and Always, I have not read the middle story. In this novella, Lettie, a woman…… Continue reading Forever My Home: She Inherits Old Cottages (4.5 Stars)
One Tuesday, Early: Confusing, Odd Alternating Chapters (3 Stars)
I recently read an ARC of One Tuesday, Early by Annalisa Crawford. This book, which comes out on May 14, was odd and confusing at times. If you like paranormal books, you may like it, though. What You Should Know This story is told in alternating chapters. Lexi wakes up one Tuesday, and everyone has…… Continue reading One Tuesday, Early: Confusing, Odd Alternating Chapters (3 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)
What Happened at Hawthorne House: Orphanage Bullying (3 Stars)
If you’re looking for a mean girls to the extreme set-up, you may want to read What Happened at Hawthorne House by Hadassah Shiradski. This is the story of some girls who are around 10 years old. They engage in bullying to one-up each other to win the “queen” spot in their game. The “queen”…… Continue reading What Happened at Hawthorne House: Orphanage Bullying (3 Stars)