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)
Tag: small town
Wishing for the Girl…: Hurt by Toxic Relationships (4.5 Stars)
Wishing for the Girl Next Door is the third book in the Piney Brooks Wishes series by Tia Marlee. I read the previous two books, Sweet Summertime Wishes and Love on the Brain, earlier this year. In this book, our two main characters, Evan and Karlee, are recovering from past toxic relationships. Karlee’s ended when…… Continue reading Wishing for the Girl…: Hurt by Toxic Relationships (4.5 Stars)
Tell Me Another Lie: A Stalker, Flowers, and Messages (4 Stars)
Tell Me Another Lie by K. T. Raine, came out recently. In this book, Belle is a massage therapist who has recently moved back to the small town of Huckleberry Ridge, Idaho. Early on in the book, she starts getting flowers and messages from a secret admirer. The messages and presents soon take on a…… Continue reading Tell Me Another Lie: A Stalker, Flowers, and Messages (4 Stars)
Saving Madonna: Artwork and World War II (4 Stars)
I recently finished reading Saving Madonna by Kate Bristow. This book, which will come out on November 2, is a World War II novel set in Italy. It is based on the true story of a small Italian town’s quest to save artwork during World War II. My Feelings This book for me is hard…… Continue reading Saving Madonna: Artwork and World War II (4 Stars)
The Seafarer’s Secret: Blackbeard and Treasure (5 Stars)
Recently, I was able to read an ARC of The Seafarer’s Secret by Carol Ann Collins. The actual book will not be published until January 30, 2024. If you get the chance, I would definitely recommend preordering this book. It has murder, mystery, Blackbeard, treasure, and a whole lot more. The story takes place in…… Continue reading The Seafarer’s Secret: Blackbeard and Treasure (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)
The Ex-Mas Holidays: Eight Years of Misunderstanding (4 Stars)
After winning it in a Goodreads Giveaway last month, I recently finished reading The Ex-Mas Holidays by Zoe Allison. The book came out on September 26th. It takes place in Scotland, clearly during the winter since they are skiing. Yet, I wouldn’t say that it really feels like a Christmas novel. It is a second-chance…… Continue reading The Ex-Mas Holidays: Eight Years of Misunderstanding (4 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)
Distilling Lies: Small Town Secrets (4.5 Stars)
In July, I won a Kindle copy of Distilling Lies by Carolyn Dennis-Willingham. I finished reading it a few days ago. This book, which I got through a Goodreads Giveaway, came out in May. The story takes place in Texas during the time of Prohibition. The Basic Plot Distilling Lies has kind of a slow…… Continue reading Distilling Lies: Small Town Secrets (4.5 Stars)
The Girl From Silent Lake: Serial Killer Thriller (4 Stars)
If you like a high-quality serial killer murder mystery, you may want to check out The Girl From Silent Lake. It’s by Leslie Wolfe and is the first book in a series set in Northern California. Currently, there are four other books in the series. I haven’t read any of them, although I may. While…… Continue reading The Girl From Silent Lake: Serial Killer Thriller (4 Stars)