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The Sound of Light (by Sarah Sundin)
As a huge fan of WWII historical fiction books, I was looking forward to reading this book. And the reviews may have had my expectations...

Ms. Ladybug
Nov 12, 20231 min read
The Porcelain Maker (by Sarah Freethy)
I am a huge fan of WWII historical fiction books and the dual timeline aspect is always a plus for me. However, this one did not capture...

Ms. Ladybug
Nov 12, 20231 min read
The Lost Manuscript (by Mollie Rushmeyer)
I was really looking forward to reading this book. The description appealed to me. However, I was a little disappointed. It felt like it...

Ms. Ladybug
Oct 7, 20231 min read
The Girl from Venice ~ Girls from the Italian Resistance #1 (by Siobhan Daiko)
I love historical fiction books set during WWII. This was a little different focus in that it dealt with the German invasion of Italy....

Ms. Ladybug
Oct 7, 20231 min read
The Twelve Dogs of Christmas (by Susan Wiggs)
While romance books are not my favorite genre, this one was such a heartwarming, tug at your heartstrings read. I loved the focus on...

Ms. Ladybug
Oct 7, 20231 min read
Catch Her Death ~ Bree Taggert #7 (by Melinda Leigh)
Once again, the author, Melinda Leigh, had me sitting on the edge of my seat. I have loved, for the most part, the books in the Bree...

Ms. Ladybug
Oct 5, 20231 min read
Light Through the Vines ~ Escape to France #1 (by Fiona Valpy)
This was a light easy read. Previously published as, The French for Love, the book did not really have that much oomph to appeal to me. A...

Ms. Ladybug
Oct 5, 20231 min read
The Season of Dreams ~ Escape to France #2 (by Fiona Valpy)
I have enjoyed many books by the author, Fiona Valpy, over the years. However, this one was not as appealing to me. Originally published...

Ms. Ladybug
Oct 5, 20231 min read
The Recipe for Hope ~ Escape to France #3 (by Fiona Valpy)
I actually read this book several years ago when it was published under the title, The French for Christmas. I loved it then and enjoyed...

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Oct 5, 20231 min read
Snowball Unwrapped ~ Snowball #4 (by Kristen McKanagh)
This was an easy read … especially for the Christmas season. It was a little too super sweet for my taste, but I can see how it would...

Ms. Ladybug
Oct 5, 20231 min read
We Are Family (by Beth Moran)
I ended up enjoying this book much more than I thought I would when I first started listening to the audiobook edition. It is rather long...

Ms. Ladybug
Oct 5, 20231 min read
Lie to Her ~ Bree Taggert #6 (by Melinda Leigh)
I have read several books in the Bree Taggert series and have typically enjoyed them. However, this was one I did not enjoy. It was way...

Ms. Ladybug
Oct 5, 20231 min read
The Thing About Home (by Rhonda McKnight)
I thought this story had a lot of promise. Reading the synopsis had me looking forward to getting lost in the story. However, it ended up...

Ms. Ladybug
Oct 4, 20231 min read
The Keys to Gramercy Park ~ Doors to the Past #12 (by Candice Sue Patterson)
I enjoy reading historical fiction books and if there is a dual timeline, I am a big fan. I have loved the other books I have read from...

Ms. Ladybug
Oct 4, 20231 min read
The Bluebonnet Battle (by Carolyn Brown)
I have typically enjoyed reading stories by Carolyn Brown. Sometimes they’re a little too romance-y for my taste, but there is usually...

Ms. Ladybug
Sep 29, 20231 min read
Until We Meet (by Camille Di Maio)
I love reading historical fiction books that are focused on WWII. This was a nice addition to the genre. The focus of friendship between...

Ms. Ladybug
Sep 29, 20231 min read
Dessert at the Beach House Hotel ~ Beach House Hotel #6 (by Judith Keim)
This is the first book I have read in the Beach House Hotel series. It is a light romance but has enough substance that it was an...

Ms. Ladybug
Sep 29, 20231 min read
Riverbend Reunion (by Carolyn Brown)
Unfortunately, this is the second book by Carolyn Brown that I felt did not demonstrate her ability to write books that delve into the...

Ms. Ladybug
Sep 29, 20231 min read
The Color of Ice (by Barbara Linn Probst)
Traveling to Iceland is on my bucket list. However, if my desire to visit was based on this book, I would probably mark it off the list...

Ms. Ladybug
Sep 28, 20231 min read
Scene of the Grind ~ Killer Coffee #1 (by Tonya Kappes)
This initial book in the Killer Coffee series is a fun read. I love the Southern charm that is prevalent throughout the pages. And...

Ms. Ladybug
Sep 28, 20231 min read
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