If you’ve been following along with me for a while you know that 2 things I really love in the book world are heartwarming summer romances and UK authors. Well lookie what I have to share with you today….. A brand new summer romance by Emily Harvale called SUMMER IN THE CITY. I am … Continue reading Pub Day Book Feature – Summer at my Sisters by Emily Harvale
About The Mall • Paperback: 320 pages • Publisher: Wednesday Books (July 28, 2020) • ISBN-10: 1250209951 • ISBN-13: 978-1250209955 New York Times bestselling author Megan McCafferty returns to her roots with this YA coming of age story set in a New Jersey mall. The year is 1991. Scrunchies, mixtapes and 90210 are, like, totally fresh. … Continue reading Book Review – The Mall by Megan McCafferty
About Dignity & Grace • Paperback: 280 pages • Publisher: Alison Ragsdale (July 27, 2020) • ISBN-10: 1733037756 • ISBN-13: 978-1733037754 On her 21st birthday, gifted cellist Iona Muir receives a package from her estranged father containing a letter from her mother, Grace, a talented musician who tragically died ten years earlier. Reeling from what … Continue reading Book Review – Dignity & Grace by Alison Ragsdale
the The Lost Girls of Devon by Barbara O'Neal Publish Date July 14, 2020 by Lake Union Publishing About the book It’s been years since Zoe Fairchild has been to the small Devon village of her birth, but the wounds she suffered there still ache. When she learns that her … Continue reading Blog Tour & Review – The Lost Girls of Devon
The humidity is horrible today, I mean beyond miserable. It's so icky outside that I don't think butterflies would even fly on a 'bug dare,' at least I haven't seen one. The moisture would probably weigh their poor wings down! So, I'm in the AC snuggled in my ratty UGG blanket holding my mug … Continue reading Book Feature – The Butterfly Room by Lucinda Riley
The First to Lie by Hank Phillippi Ryan Publish Date August 4, 2020 by Forge Books About the book We all have our reasons for being who we are―but what if being someone else could get you what you want? After a devastating betrayal, a young woman sets off on … Continue reading Blog Tour & Review – The First to Lie by Hank Phillipi Ryan
Bottled Goods by Sophie van Llewyn About Bottled Goods • Paperback: 180 pages • Publisher: Harper Perennial (July 28, 2020) • ISBN-10: 1912054302 • ISBN-13: 978-1912054305 When Alina's brother-in-law defects to the West, she and her husband become persons of interest to the secret services, causing both of their careers to come grinding … Continue reading Quick Review – Bottled Goods by Sophie van Llewyn
Book on the Bright Side presents Tales of the Countess by author Cali Bird published May 18, 2020 Blog Tour Here is a little about the book: How can a woman so capable at work be so useless at getting a man? Kennington, London, 1998 The Countess of Kennington … Continue reading Blog Tour – Tales of the Countess by Cali Bird
Rachels Random Resources presents Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow by author Jessica Redland published July 2, 2020 Blog Tour Here is a little about the book: Can love really be found when you stop looking for it...? As Samantha Wishaw watches the love of her life marry another woman, … Continue reading Blog Tour – Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow by Jessica Redland
How to Survive Death and Other Inconveniences by Sue William Silverman Published March 1, 2020 by University of Nebraska Press About the book Many are haunted and obsessed by their own eventual deaths, but perhaps no one as much as Sue William Silverman. This thematically linked collection of essays charts … Continue reading Blog Tour & Review – How to Survive Death and Other Inconveniences by Sue William Silverman
The Request by David Bell Publishing June 30, 2020 by Berkley About the book Ryan Francis has it all—great job, wonderful wife, beautiful child—and he loves posting photos of his perfect life on social media. Until the night his friend Blake asks him to break into a woman’s home to … Continue reading Blog Tour & Review – The Request by David Bell
Rachels Random Resources presents Summer in the City by author Emma Jackson published June 8, 2020 Blog Tour Here is a little about the book: Summer in the City The heartwarming new holiday read from the bestselling author of A Mistletoe Miracle Sometimes the one thing you're looking for is … Continue reading Blog Tour – Summer in the City by Emma Jackson
I Know Your Secret by Ruth Heald Published 6/10/20 by Bookouture About the Book You’re not who you say you are. Neither is she. She thinks she knows me. She believes my marriage is falling apart at the seams, that my husband can barely look me in the eyes. … Continue reading Blog Tour – I Know Your Secret by Ruth Heald
Rachels Random Resources presents GROWING UP FOR BEGINNERS by author Claire Calman Blog Tour Here is a little about the book: Growing Up For Beginners It’s not easy being a grown-up, but at 47, Eleanor hoped she’d be better at it by now... When Eleanor waves her daughter off … Continue reading Blog Tour – Growing Up for Beginners by Claire Calman
Summer Longing by Jamie Brenner Published May 5, 2020 by Little, Brown and Company About the book Ruth Cooperman arrives in beautiful beachside Provincetown for her retirement, renting the perfect waterfront cottage while she searches for her forever home. After years of hard work and making peace with life's compromises, Ruth is looking … Continue reading Blog Tour & Review – Summer Longing by Jamie Brenner
Montauk by Nicola Harrison Paperback Release June 9, 2020 by St. Martin's Griffin About the book An epic and cinematic novel by debut author Nicola Harrison, Montauk captures the glamour and extravagance of a summer by the sea with the story of a woman torn between the life she chose … Continue reading Blog Tour & Review – Montauk by Nicola Harrison
The Pleasure Plan One Woman's Search for Sexual Healing by Laura Zam Published May 5, 2020 by Health Communications Inc. About the book Based on popular essays in New York Times’ Modern Love column and Salon, The Pleasure Plan is a memoir and call to action, inspiring women to claim … Continue reading Blog Tour & Review – The Pleasure Plan by Laura Zam
About The Liar • Paperback: 122 pages • Publisher: Alison Ragsdale (March 29, 2020) • ISBN-10: 173303773X • ISBN-13: 978-1733037730 An accomplished liar who finally faces the truth about herself. A self-conscious lawyer who must quell her secret crush on her best friend’s fiancé. A stray dog that heals the hurt of his rescuers. A … Continue reading Book Review – The Liar by Alison Ragsdale
TLC Book Tours Book Spotlight Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas About Catherine House • Hardcover: 320 pages • Publisher: Custom House (May 12, 2020) • ISBN-10: 0062905651 • ISBN-13: 978-0062905659 A gothic-infused debut of literary suspense, set within a secluded, elite university and following a dangerously curious, rebellious undergraduate who uncovers a shocking secret about an … Continue reading Book Spotlight – Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas
Sister Dear by Hannah Mary McKinnon Published May 26, 2020 by MIRA About the book Beauty. Wealth. Success. She’s got it all. And it all should’ve been mine. When Eleanor Hardwicke’s beloved father dies, her world is further shattered by a gut-wrenching secret: the man she’s grieving isn’t really her … Continue reading Blog Tour & Review – Sister Dear by Hannah Mary McKinnon
The Wife Stalker by Liv Constantine Published May 19, 2020 by Harper Publishing About the book The bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish returns with a psychological thriller, filled with chilling serpentine twists, about a woman fighting to hold onto the only family she’s ever loved—and how far she’ll … Continue reading Blog Tour & Review – The Wife Stalker by Liv Constantine
About Queen Bee • Paperback: 448 pages • Publisher: William Morrow; (April 28, 2019) • ISBN-10: 0062861239 • ISBN-13: 978-0062861238 Beekeeper Holly McNee Jensen quietly lives in a world of her own on Sullivans Island, tending her hives and working at the local island library. Holly calls her mother The Queen Bee because she’s … Continue reading Book Feature – Queen Bee by Dorthea Benton Frank
It's Sunday, and there is no better way to enjoy this sunny, breezy day outside than to finish reading The Sunday Girl by Pip Drysdale. This psychological thriller publishes May 19, 2020 and already has phenomenal ratings online. About The Sunday Girl • Paperback: 288 pages • Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark (May 19, … Continue reading Book Spotlight – The Sunday Girl by Pip Drysdale
Another cozy mystery spotlight because, why not? About Proof of Murder • Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages • Publisher: Kensington (April 28, 2020) • ISBN-10: 1496727096 • ISBN-13: 978-1496727091 In Lauren Elliott’s fourth USA Today bestselling Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery, bookshop owner Addie Greyborne must solve a locked-room murder in a supposedly haunted … Continue reading Book Spotlight – Proof of Murder by Lauren Elliott
Rachels Random Resources presents JUST ANOTHER SILLY LOVE SONG by author Rich Amooi Blog Tour Here is a little about the book: Just Another Silly Love Song Two rival radio personalities. Lori Martin is a positive and upbeat DJ, known for playing love songs and dedications. Ben Baxter dishes … Continue reading Blog Tour – Just Another Silly Love Song by Rich Amooi
Another cozy mystery spotlight, because cozies are always just what everybody needs... anytime and all the time! About The DIVA Spices It Up • Hardcover: 320 pages • Publisher: Kensington Books (April 28, 2020) • ISBN-10: 1496714741 • ISBN-13: 978-1496714749 She’s a young Martha Stewart…in Old Town Virginia! New York Times bestselling author … Continue reading Book Spotlight – The DIVA Spices it Up by Krista Davis
About The Second Chance Boutique • Paperback: 288 pages • Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark (May 5, 2020) • ISBN-10: 1728213681 • ISBN-13: 978-1728213682 The right dress can transform your life.... Francesca Delaney has a knack for matching a bride-to-be with the perfect gown. Her shop, The Whispering Dress, is no ordinary bridal boutique. Every gown … Continue reading Book Spotlight – The Second Chance Boutique by Louisa Leaman
About Mrs. Morris and the Witch • Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages • Publisher: Kensington Books (April 28, 2020) • ISBN-10: 1496721535 • ISBN-13: 978-1496721532 In Traci Wilton’s second cozy mystery featuring a new sleuth on the Salem scene, when widowed B&B owner Charlene Morris discovers the dead body of a local Wiccan on Halloween, … Continue reading Book Spotlight – Mrs. Morris and the Witch by Traci Wilton
About Hello Summer • Hardcover: 480 pages • Publisher: St. Martins Press (May 5, 2020) • ISBN-10: 1250256925 • ISBN-13: 978-1250256928 "Andrews can be counted on for beach-worthy depictions of southern women with chutzpah and a talent for finding trouble with humor and romantic interest mixed in. Fans of Elin Hilderbrand and Kristy Woodson Harvey … Continue reading Hello Summer by Mary Kay Andrews
About Big Summer • Hardcover: 364 pages • Publisher: Atria Books (May 5, 2020) • ISBN-10: 1501133519 • ISBN-13: 978-1501133510 “Big Summer is the perfect beach read, but one that's filled with thoughtful ideas about how we live our lives online and the nature of friendship. Get ready for another big-hearted novel by Jennifer Weiner.” — PopSugar. … Continue reading Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner
Harlequin presents The Summer Villa by author Melissa Hill Another amazing title featured on their Spring Reads Blog Tour 2020 Publishing on April 28, 2020 Here is a little about the book: When a little white lie becomes the story of your life, what if the truth comes out? For … Continue reading Harlequin Spring Blog Tour – The Summer Villa by Melissa Hill
Little Lovely Things by Maureen Joyce Connelly published April 2, 2019 Audiobook: Unabridged Publisher: Recorded Books (April 2, 2019) Listening Length: 10 hours and 14 minutes Narrator: Elisabeth Rodgers ASIN: B07Q5HDGT5 About the book A mother’s chance decision leads to a twist of fate that is every parent’s worst nightmare. … Continue reading Audio Book Tour & Review – Little Lovely Things by Maureen Joyce Connelly
This wonderful book was just released April 16, 2020 and is sure to be another of Maxine Morrey's fabulous romcom hits. Let me tell you a little about the book. Lottie Wentworth has never been more pleased to hear Big Ben ring in the new year and wave goodbye to The … Continue reading Blog Tour – My Year of Saying No by Maxine Morrey
Harlequin presents Truths I Never Told You by author Kelly Rimmer Another amazing title featured on their Spring Reads Blog Tour 2020 Here is a little about the book: After finding disturbing journal pages that suggest her late mother didn't die in a car accident as her father had always … Continue reading Harlequin Spring Blog Tour – Truths I Never Told You by Kelly Rimmer
Finding Mrs. Ford by Deborah Goodrich Royce Paperback Release April 7, 2019 by Post Hill Press About the book Mrs. Ford leads a privileged life. From her Blenheim spaniels to her cottage on the coast of Watch Hill, Rhode Island, she carefully curates her world. Hair in place, house in … Continue reading Blog Tour & Review – Finding Mrs. Ford by Deborah Goodrich Royce
A Child Lost by Michelle Cox Publishing April 28, 2020 by She Writes Press About the book: A spiritualist, an insane asylum, a lost little girl . . . When Clive, anxious to distract a depressed Henrietta, begs Sergeant Frank Davis for a case, he is assigned to investigating a … Continue reading Blog Tour & Review – A Child Lost by Michelle Cox
Andrea Rothman's debut novel, The DNA of You and ME now available in paperback About The DNA of You and Me • Hardcover: 256 pages • Publisher: William Morrow (March 12, 2019) “Refreshing.... Asks urgent questions about female ambition. Fans of Lab Girl have found a worthy successor.”—Real Simple A powerful debut novel—a wonderfully engaging infusion … Continue reading The DNA of You and Me by Andrea Rothman
Journey by Andrew Zimmerman Published March 3, 2020 by Radius Book Group About the book: What happens when a male version of Eat Pray Love meets The Alchemist? Paul is a top business executive hoping to be the next CEO of Ascendant―a New York-based tech giant. He neglects everything―his family … Continue reading Blog Tour & Review – Journey by Andrew Zimmerman
Maxine Mei-Fung Chun's debut novel, now optioned by Netflix and a most anticipated book of 2020 THE EIGHTH GIRL About The Eighth Girl • Hardcover: 480 pages • Publisher: William Morrow (March 17, 2020) Optioned by Netflix and a most anticipated book of 2020 from Bustle, The Rumpus, Electric Literature, and LitHub. "The Eighth … Continue reading Review – The Eighth Girl by Maxine Mei-Fung Chun
Carol Goodman's newest novel about a promising student's death and the secrets hidden at a prestigious prep school..... THE SEA OF LOST GIRLS About The Sea of Lost Girls • Paperback: 320 pages • Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (March 3, 2020) In the tradition of Daphne du Maurier, Shari Lapena, and Michelle Richmond … Continue reading Review – The Sea of Lost Girls by Carol Goodman
Harlequin presents The Sea Glass Cottage by author RaeAnne Thayne If you don't know RaeAnne, she is the New York Times bestselling author of over 70 books. She is the queen of clean romance and women's fiction. Here is a little about the book: From the New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne … Continue reading Blog Tour – The Sea Glass Cottage by RaeAnne Thayne
I FOUND IT! This is the book you are looking for! The one to get you out of that slump, take away the coronavirus blues, and to just bring some laughter and joy back into your life. Kate Rorick's newest novel about high-stakes of nursery school parenting, motherhood, and modern day madness.... LITTLE WONDERS … Continue reading Review – Little Wonders by Kate Rorick
Take a trip back to Wonderland with H.J.Ramsay's debut novel EVER ALICE a continuation of that wild drop down the rabbit hole..... About Ever Alice • Hardcover: 356 pages • Publisher: Red Rogue Press (August 1, 2019) Alice’s stories of Wonderland did more than raise a few eyebrows—it landed her … Continue reading Review – Ever Alice by H.J. Ramsay
This Won't End Well by Camille Pagán Published February 25, 2020 by Lake Union Publishing About the book: No new people: that’s Annie Mercer’s vow. It’s bad enough that her boss sabotaged her chemistry career and her best friend tried to cure her with crystals. But after her fiancé, Jon, … Continue reading Blog Tour & Review – This Won’t End Well by Camille Pagán
Peter Swanson's newest thriller EIGHT PERFECT MURDERS released March 3, 2020 I was lucky enough to get a copy pre publication, so keep reading to find out why I felt this novel completely blew and why it isn't worth a star rating. About Eight Perfect Murders • Hardcover: 288 pages • Publisher: William Morrow … Continue reading Review – Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson
Take a look at this debut novel by Gretchen Berg that was just published this week on 3/3/20. If you read it, or have already read it, I'd love to hear what you think. Read my thoughts after the back cover synopsis included below. About The Operator • … Continue reading Review – The Operator by Gretchen Berg
Harlequin presents The Henna Artist by author Alka Joshi, another amazing title featured on their Spring Reads Blog Tour 2020 Here is a little about the book: After fleeing an arranged marriage as a fifteen year old to an abusive older man, Lakshmi Shastri steals away alone from her rural village … Continue reading Harlequin Spring Blog Tour – The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
Lucy Foley's riveting murder mystery THE HUNTING PARTY originally published 2/12/19 is out in paperback and if you haven't read it yet, you need to join this party now. About The Hunting Party • Paperback: 352 pages • Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; Reprint edition (March 3, 2020) “My favorite kind of whodunit, kept me guessing all … Continue reading Review – The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley
Harlequin presents The Grace Kelly Dress by author Brenda Janowitz, another amazing title featured on their Spring Reads Blog Tour 2020 Here is a little about the book: Two years after Grace Kelly’s royal wedding, her iconic dress is still all the rage in Paris—and one replica, and … Continue reading Harlequin Spring Blog Tour – The Grace Kelly Dress by Brenda Janowitz
One of the amazing psychological thriller phenomenon Peter Swanson's novels is making it's paperback debut today February 25, 2020: BEFORE SHE KNEW HIM About Before She Knew Him • Paperback: 320 pages • Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; Reprint edition (February 25, 2020) Catching a killer is dangerous—especially if he lives next door From the hugely … Continue reading Review – Before She Knew Him by Peter Swanson
