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)
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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)
The Enchanted Music Box: Reevaluating Her Life (4.5 Stars)
The Enchanted Music Box by Cindy Kirk is a good magical realism story. I don’t like fantasy novels that feel too unrealistic, but this was a good blend of realistic features mixed with magical elements. Quick Plot Description Lorraine is about thirty. She’s a CPA who is dating another CPA, Brent. Lorraine is all about…… Continue reading The Enchanted Music Box: Reevaluating Her Life (4.5 Stars)
Stonebridge: Gothic Mixed With Some Other Odd Elements (4 Stars)
A few weeks ago, I finished reading Stonebridge by Linda Griffin. I won this novel with a Gothic feel earlier this year in a Goodreads Giveaway. I have mixed feelings about this book. An Intro To This Gothic Novel Even though it’s set in 1958-1959, this book has a very Gothic feel to it. I…… Continue reading Stonebridge: Gothic Mixed With Some Other Odd Elements (4 Stars)
To Be a Lady: Not Typical Regency Novel (4.5 Stars)
I recently got the chance to read an ARC of To Be a Lady by Carolyn Twede Frank. You can preorder a copy now, but the actual book will be released next month. If you haven’t read a Carolyn Twede Frank book before, this is a great place to start. An Intro to Our Main…… Continue reading To Be a Lady: Not Typical Regency Novel (4.5 Stars)
On the ARC Team for a Carolyn Twede Frank Book
I recently got accepted to be on the ARC team for Carolyn Twede Frank’s upcoming book, To Be a Lady. This book is currently scheduled for publication on September 23, 2024, so I’ve got about a month to read and review it. I should have it done long before that. A Sneak Peek At My…… Continue reading On the ARC Team for a Carolyn Twede Frank Book
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)
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)