Holding On To Hope: Southern Meets Wyoming (5 Stars)

I won Holding On To Hope by Janet W. Ferguson in a Goodreads Giveaway last year. I finally read it this week, and it was an enjoyable story. The story starts in Alabama but takes place mostly in Wyoming, in and around Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone. Heading Out to Wyoming This book is…… Continue reading Holding On To Hope: Southern Meets Wyoming (5 Stars)

Deadly Secrets from Pond Island: Small Town Murder (4 Stars)

I recently finished reading Deadly Secrets from Pond Island by Olivia Raymond. This story is full of small-town secrets and a potentially huge cover-up from 30 years ago. It’s the beginning of a series, but it’s the only published book in the series so far. Story Outline Vanessa Hutchins was a successful lawyer in a…… Continue reading Deadly Secrets from Pond Island: Small Town Murder (4 Stars)

Diamonds on the Nile: Accidently Stolen Diamonds (3.5 Stars)

I recently finished reading Diamonds on the Nile by Jude Randazzo. I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway a few months ago. It wasn’t quite the book I’d expected, so I was disappointed. The Basic Premise In 1979, Tess Kincaid goes on vacation to Egypt with her parents and her boyfriend, Eddie. Through a…… Continue reading Diamonds on the Nile: Accidently Stolen Diamonds (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)

Finders Keepers, Cowboy: Antiques and a Dog (3.5 Stars)

I recently finished reading Finders Keepers, Cowboy by Rachelle Paige Campbell. This book is the beginning of a series and will come out on March 26, 2024. Unfortunately, I don’t feel that it’s the author’s best work. Intro to the Book Meg and Ryan have known each other since childhood. While Meg grew up in…… Continue reading Finders Keepers, Cowboy: Antiques and a Dog (3.5 Stars)

Murder at the Serpentine Bridge: Regency Mystery (4 Stars)

Yesterday, I finished reading Murder at the Serpentine Bridge by Andrea. I won this in a Goodreads Giveaway back in August. This is a Regency murder mystery book. It’s also the sixth book in a series. I haven’t read the previous books in the series, and I think that made a difference in my reading…… Continue reading Murder at the Serpentine Bridge: Regency Mystery (4 Stars)

Coming Home: Secrets That Hurt and Divide (4 Stars)

I recently finished reading Coming Home by Julieann Dove. It’s the first book in a planned series about some women who grew up in a small town in Texas. This one is about Abigail, who left that small town with her parents during her senior year of high school. Her father’s a preacher, and Abigail…… Continue reading Coming Home: Secrets That Hurt and Divide (4 Stars)

Dig Deep for Murder: Dead Body Dug Up (4 Stars)

Recently, I finished reading Dig Deep for Murder by Bruce Hammack. I was able to secure an ARC of this book. The paperback version is currently available, and the ebook version will be available on Jan. 18th. In the book, a dead body is discovered on a construction site. At first, it feels like an…… Continue reading Dig Deep for Murder: Dead Body Dug Up (4 Stars)

What 2023 Book Do You Need to Read?

I’ve really been looking forward to writing this post about books from 2023, and I hope that other people enjoy this post as much as I enjoyed writing it. I, of course, haven’t read every book written last year, but I have compiled a list of 22 books that I read that were written in…… Continue reading What 2023 Book Do You Need to Read?