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)
Tag: novella
Her Cowboy for Christmas: Secrets and New Directions (4.5 Stars)
I recently had the opportunity to be on the ARC team for Carolyn Twede Frank’s book, Her Cowboy for Christmas, which comes out tomorrow. Yes, this is another Christmas novella. It’s a quick read, and it is getting closer to Christmas, so I just want to give you some Christmas reading options. This is my…… Continue reading Her Cowboy for Christmas: Secrets and New Directions (4.5 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)
A Tropical Frontier: Tales of Old Florida (3 Stars)
Last year, I won A Tropical Frontier: Tales of Old Florida by Tim Robinson in a Goodreads Giveaway. It took me a while to get through this book. It’s a collection of stories about a family living in Florida in the 1800s. The stories are told in chronological order. One thing to know is that…… Continue reading A Tropical Frontier: Tales of Old Florida (3 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)
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)
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)
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)
Rescuing You for Christmas: An Unexpected Leavenworth Romance (3 Stars)
Rescuing You for Christmas by Judy Leslie, was published on September 2nd. I finished reading it earlier today. I’ve seen it labeled as a “novella,” but at 150 pages, it feels more like a short novel. The story takes place in and around Leavenworth, Washington. Quick Plot Introduction Paige is a single mom from Seattle.…… Continue reading Rescuing You for Christmas: An Unexpected Leavenworth Romance (3 Stars)
Murder by Association: Killed by Peacocks? (3 Stars)
I recently finished reading Murder by Association by Shelley Weiss. This novella, which came out September 22nd, sounded interesting. A lady who loves peacocks was “supposedly” killed by them, but there’s something a little fishy about her death. The story takes place around Halloween, so you’ve got some Halloween decorations and references thrown in. It…… Continue reading Murder by Association: Killed by Peacocks? (3 Stars)