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Desiree, The Music of My Soul (by Peggy Race)
If you are a dog lover, then this book is for you. And if you are struggling with the loss of a special person in your life, this book...

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May 28, 20231 min read
The Singing Trees (by Boo Walker)
This is a love story, just not a romantic love story. This book deals with love in a variety of ways … family love between parent and...

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May 28, 20231 min read
The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle (by Jennifer Ryan)
I love reading historical fiction books. But this one was more of a historical romance. To be honest, I just did not connect well with...

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May 28, 20231 min read
The Child Between Us (by Alison Ragsdale)
This is an extremely emotional read … something the author does well. You will need to grab a box (or two!) of tissues because the tears...

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May 28, 20231 min read
Mother of the Bride Murder ~ Lucy Stone #29 (by Leslie Meier)
I’ve managed to read every book in the Lucy Stone series and I have to say that they still manage to entertain me and keep my interest....

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May 28, 20231 min read
The American Wife ~ The Diplomat’s Wife #1 (by Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger)
I love WWII historical fiction books. This one had a little different focus than what I have typically read. This was a delightful...

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May 28, 20231 min read
The Red Bike (by Tara Delaney)
It is extremely rare for me to give a book only 2 stars. I did not feel connected to the characters. There were very dark and difficult...

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May 28, 20231 min read
The Last Green Valley (by Mark T. Sullivan)
I love historical fiction books … especially when it has a dual timeline. The focus of doing what a person must do to survive is coupled...

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May 28, 20231 min read
Three Dreamers (by Lorenzo Carcaterra)
I have enjoyed a couple of books written by Lorenzo Carcaterra. But I was unaware that this was a memoir. What a moving and beautiful...

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May 28, 20231 min read
Hush Little Girl ~ Detective Josie Quinn #11 (by Lisa Regan)
The Detective Josie Quinn series is one of my favorites. The characters are well developed and you feel a strong connection to them. Lisa...

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May 28, 20231 min read
A Child's Goodbye (by Ali Mercer)
Oh my goodness! What an emotional read. The decisions made by many of the characters and the repercussions were astounding. There were so...

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May 26, 20231 min read
Once We Were Home (by Jennifer Rosen)
While I typically devoir books set during WWII, this one left me unsatisfied. The basis of the book should have been wonderful. However,...

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May 26, 20231 min read
The Last Carolina Girl (by Meaghan Church)
Your heart will weep for Leah and all she must endure. With the loss of her parents and everything she cares about and that provides a...

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May 26, 20231 min read
Starwood Magic ~ North Star B&B #4 (by Molly Summers)
I am definitely in the minority in my 2-star rating. And I should have known better than to pick up this book. I am not a fan of romance...

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May 26, 20231 min read
The Soulmate (by Sally Hepworth)
Sally Hepworth does an amazing job at creating twisted edge-of-your-seat drama. You will find yourself flipping through the pages to...

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May 23, 20231 min read
With Love from London (by Sarah Jio)
Books centered around bookstores will always appeal to me. And then when you factor in family dynamics and putting together the pieces to...

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May 16, 20231 min read
The Devine Doughnut Shop (by Carolyn Brown)
What a great cast of characters. Two sisters, a close cousin, and a teenage daughter will delight you with their family drama. Then...

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May 16, 20231 min read
Cold, Cold Bones ~ Temperance Brennan #21 (by Kathy Reichs)
I absolutely love the Temperance Brennan series. And this one continued the author’s amazing ability to pull you into the story and keep...

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May 14, 20231 min read
Beyond That, the Sea (by Laura Spence-Ash)
What a beautiful book written during WWII. It was interesting getting to know Beatrix (Bea) as she leaves her parents and the bombings in...

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May 14, 20231 min read
Sunrise with the Silver Surfers (by Maddie Please)
What a wonderful story of new beginnings and relationships. And I have to admit that I made judgments about some of the characters. I...

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May 14, 20231 min read
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