The synopsis of this book caught my attention and I looked forward to a fun read. There are quirky characters but that was about all that appealed to me. The dialogue … of which there was A LOT!!! … was off-putting. I know the author was attempting to be funny and serious at the same time. But unfortunately, it fell flat for me. There are several positive reviews, so I would recommend you see if it appeals to you. Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for my advanced revi

When I open up a Janet Evanovich book, I know I will be in for a thriller ride. A little bit of danger, a touch of snarky humor, and a splash of romance will have you flipping the pages as fast as possible to see what adventure you will experience with Gabriela. Factor in time spent with her ex, Rafer, and his buddy, Harley, and you will be traveling the world, attempting to outsmart the bad guys, and recovering long lost treasures. Just a fun series in which to spend your ti

I am loving books by Judy Leigh. What a delight to spend time in the pages of a story of "women of a certain age" when that is exactly where I am! The characters are delightful and the relationships that develop our heartwarming. I wish I had the same Moxie that Max has. She readily grasp the latest life has given her and shows that you are never too old to embrace change and discover, a second chance at new friends, love, and enjoy. I want to be one of Max's friends and expe

I am always excited when I am blessed with the opportunity to get lost in the pages of an Andy Carpenter book. Listening to the audiobook version is also a plus. The narrator, Grover Gardner, does a phenomenal job of capturing Andy’s snarky sense of humor. I love the characters ... from Andy to his wife, Laurie, the gang who helps with the latest court case Andy has gotten drawn into, to the dogs ... especially the dogs! I found myself flying through the pages as I experience

When I open a Judy Leigh book, I know I will be in for a delightful journey through the pages. How much trouble can two octogenarians get into? Well pick up this book and you will be treated to loads of fun, laughter, adventure, and a desire to experience life at full speed ... especially if it is in a red Ferrari! The animal rescue aspect was endearing. And the relationships Sally and Bronagh develop along the way are entertaining and heartwarming. Once again I was treated t

I have to say that I have enjoyed many of the books I have read that are published by Black Rose Writing. They publish unique books that are outside the normal real of books typically read. And I appreciate that. However, Carousel Grift was just a little too wonky for my taste. Such a random group of quirky characters that fill the pages along with a dose of magical realism. There are plenty of positive reviews. Unfortunately, I did not enjoy the story or the characters. But

I love Maddie Please books and how “women of a certain age” demonstrate they are not ready to be put out to pasture yet. Joy is my hero. She pulls up her big girl panties and decides it is time to discover what SHE wants in life. Amid humor, trials and tribulations of family dynamics, and the chance of a new life with a potential love interest, you will be in for a warm and cozy story that affirms that life does not end at 40. Grab a glass of wine and curl up with this deligh

Well, this was more than 12 hours of wasted time I will never get back. A lot of characters with very little development which meant I had no interest in their lives. Way too many things going on in the pages which meant it could not hold my attention. Two political. TDS flooded the pages and made it a slog through to the end. Thank you to NetGalley and Vintage for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own. For more reviews, please visit my blog at:...

This was the first book I have read the Marius Quin series by Benedict Brown. I do believe I would have enjoyed it more if I had more background into the primary characters, Marius Quin and Lady Bella Montague. However, I still liked spending time trying to solve the murder mysteries and getting to know Marius and Bella more. The relationship between the two of them is entertaining, and I loved that while they have such different personalities, their relationship is built on

This was an eye-opening look into the life of Zarna Garg, an immigrant from Mumbai, India. I learned a lot about her life growing up in a wealthy family and what she endured by a domineering and often cruel father. Her life in America and adjustments was interesting. She is a strong and determined woman and it was interesting to see her mature into the woman she is today. Thank you to NetGalley and Ballatine Books for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my

After reading this book, I have come to realize that military fiction is not a genre I enjoy. The beginning of the book was okay and did a good job of setting the scene and developing the primary characters. There was too much military technology for my taste and it made it hard for me to stay invested in the story. Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own. For more reviews, please visit my blog at: https://www.msladyb

I have loved the author, Fannie Flagg, for many years. So any time a new book is released, I will definitely have it on my to-be-read list. So I was excited at the opportunity to read her latest book. However, this one just did not appeal to me. The collection of short stories was okay, but not what I was expecting. “My bad” that I did not read the synopsis first. As with most of her books, there are some quirky individuals which I enjoyed. Unfortunately, the random stories w

I am enjoying the books in the Golden Motel series by Ellen Byron. She has become one of my favorite cozy mystery authors. And you need to sign up for her email newsletter because there is always a treat included. I enjoy spending time with Dee and Jeff and their friendship is a special bond as they support each other in building up the business of running a motel. Once again they get involved in a murder mystery and trying to keep their motel from being known as the “Murder

I have read several books by the author, Dave Barry. And with each one, I went in expecting his humorous and snarky attitude. The title of this book caught my attention and I looked forward to learning more about his life and how it shaped him into the individual and comedic writer he is today. It was not my favorite book, but it did provide some background into his life. Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my

This is the first book I have read in the Dakota Green series. But I enjoyed it so much that I will go back and read the first one and will definitely read any future books in the series. Even though starting with the second book, it did not affect my ability to connect with the characters. I love the character of Dakota Green and look forward to seeing how the future unfolds for her and her beau, Charlie, who is the sheriff. The murder mystery will keep you invested in the s

This was a fun read. I loved the character interactions. They were well developed and the varied personalities were entertaining. As someone who has played the piano at many weddings and the former chair of the Wedding Hostess Committee at church, I have experienced wedding drama for which I should write a book! So this particular story was one I found myself enjoying. While experiencing wedding planning with the bride and groom and the MOB (mother of the bride) and MOG (moth

Kate Galley never fails to entertain me when I pick up one of her books and get lost in the story. What a delightful and quirky act of...

I had looked forward to reading The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife. However, my anticipation was not met with a positive experience. The...

I have enjoyed the books I have read in the Cheese Shop series by Korina Moss. I am so sad that this is the last book. I want to watch...

When I open up an Andy Carpenter book, I know I am in for a treat! And I love the narrator, Grover Gardner. He just adds so much to the...