I recently discovered author Carly Winter. Enjoying the Patty Byrne series, I was looking forward to getting lost in another one. This first book in the Heywood Hounds series was a fun read. I love getting to know, Gina and her rescue fur friends, Daisy, Banshee, and Sing. Reading how Daisy "spoke" to Gina had me laughing out loud. I could picture her behavior as she expressed her thoughts and emotions. A delightful cozy mystery, this book will introduce you to a great cast o

This is the first book I have read in the Detective Inspector series by Lynn Marie Taylor. A different time. Then the murder mysteries I typically read. Based in the 1800s, you will have the opportunity to discover the background into Sam McQueen's personal life. You will easily be drawn into the story as you wait to see how the investigation will be resolved. Thank you to the author and Bloodhound Books for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own. For m

I love getting lost in the pages of a book in the Sophie Kimball series. When I open it up and start reading, I know I will be in for a wonderful treat. I have grown to love Sophie and the gang at Williams investigations. And Sophie's mom, her crew of the book club, ladies, and the guys from the pinochle gang will have you chuckling and rolling your eyes. When treatment, the Chiweenie, and Essie, the cat, join in on the action, you will be laughing out loud. There is always a

Oh, I love the time I spend in the Pages with Dorothy and Gina. The excursion to the island of Corfu was enjoyable. I want to book a vacation there! With Dorothy's 14-year-old granddaughter, Juliette, along for the trip, the ladies have a lot of fun. There are some emotional moments because you know the trip is only because a dear friend is dying. But they managed to make the most of their time together. A little mystery is sprinkled throughout the pages, and the resolution i

I enjoy reading historical fiction books, and especially if they are set during a World War II. I continue to be amazed at the dedication and willingness of people to do all they could to stop the atrocities of Hitler's reign of terror. The characters are richly developed, and you will be pulled into their lives and grow to love and admire the young people who became part of the resistance in Italy. Watching Giulia grow and mature was heartwarming while viewing the dangers sh

This is the first book I have read by Fiona Gibson, but it will not be the last. She is now on my radar and I will be looking for any new books. She releases and will be going back and reading earlier ones. This book will take you on a journey … a real road trip as well as one through the emotions of friendship, love, loss, the opportunity for new beginnings, and a chance to discover what we expect in life. The characters are true to life and relatable. Your heart will ache a

Celia Anderson is one of my go to authors when I want to get lost in the pages of a delightful story that takes place in Britain with a group of ladies of a certain age. And Life in the Old Girls Yet fits that to a tee. The characters are full of life, sassiness, and spunk. There are secrets hidden throughout the pages and journeying along with Vee, Althea, Beryl, and Winnie … and local handyman, Rick … will have you enjoying the ride. A story of new beginnings, learning how

I love reading historical fiction books and especially those that take place during WWII. I am not sure what I expected when I first opened the book and began to get lost in the pages. But it is about so much more than “the soldier’s daughter.” You will journey from Scotland to Australia to England to France and discover a story of love, courage, devotion, and determination. The characters are brought to life and you will be invested in their lives and the people who help the

This is the first book I have read by the author, Emerson Ford. However, it will not be the last! I will go back and read her debut novel, What the Silent Say, and am looking forward to reading Beyond the Frozen Sea when it is released in January 2027. I fell in love with Rosanna Waters. She was a free-spirited child who grew up to be a strong-willed, capable, amazing woman. This book will pull you into the story and the lives of the characters. From Rosanna to Callum, your h

Ugh! I really dislike writing negative book reviews. But this book was far from a spectacular thing. While a look into family dynamics, I am so glad that even with the less than perfect family I grew up in, it put Liz and Mia’s to shame. I did not care for the characters and I struggled to make myself keep reading to get to the end. There are several positive reviews. So I would encourage you to see if this appeals to you. Thank you to NetGalley and Dial Press Trade Paperback

I loved the time I spent in the pages of Everything’s Coming Up Rosie. The book is full of delightful ... and a few less than delightful ... characters. As I lost myself in the story, it made me wonder how often we make our lives look better, more glamorous, richer, full of love than it really is. For those of us who struggle with self-esteem issues, this book will hit close to home. Experiencing Rosie’s struggle to be who she wants to be and how she feels inept compared to h

After starting this book, I went back and read the first book in the series, After the Storm. It definitely helped to set up the lives of the characters so I knew about relationships and where life had taken them. This one was an emotional rollercoasters. The pages are filled with drama extraordinaire. Current, potential, and past romantic relationships are put to the test and I found myself flipping through the pages as quickly as possible to see how things would be resolved

I have really enjoyed reading the books in the Death by Chocolate series by Sarah Graves. I have grown to love the characters and enjoy the time I spend with them as I race through the pages. Once again Jake (Jacobia) finds herself in many situations which end up being rather painful. Her internal dialogue had me chuckling though cringing at the same time. Jake and Ellie make a great team, both in the chocolate bakeshop and as amateur sleuthers. I was invested in the story fr

What an emotional read. This one deals with a huge amount of loss. Your heart will break as Kara experiences a multitude of heartache. But journeying with her as she handles life and the many changes and challenges she faces will have your heart aching for her. People she needs and the relationships she develops are supportive, and provide a good glimpse into how your life can be positively influence by love and care. Being the first book in the series, this introduces you to

I love reading historical fiction books, and especially if they take place during WWII. This one is an actual dual timeline book that covers both WII and the 1960s. This book is filled with love, loss, horrendous treatment during the war, resilience, and emotional and life-changing secrets journey with Katarina during both timelines was interesting and demonstrated how the past plays a big part and who she becomes. One negative comment is that if the author mentioned how attr

Oh my goodness! When I open up a Lisa Regan book, I know I will be in for a thrilling roller coaster ride of excitement and adventure. I love the characters in the Josie Quinn series and have enjoyed observing their relationships develop and how they have matured and become the adult adults. they are today. This is a wonderful series, but you need to read it from the first book to understand the background of the characters and the group dynamics. The murder mystery … both a

I love reading historical fiction books and especially if they are set during the WWII timeframe. My heart breaks when I read about the children who were sent to live in the country and other locations to be safe from the bombings in London during WWII. I have not, however, read about being sent to Wales, so this was a new aspect for me. This particular book focuses more on the five children who end up being housed with sisters Charlotte and Dodie. Getting to know the childre

I love historical fiction books. This was different than the ones I typically read in this genre. What a wonderful exploration into the life of Maisie McIntyre. She was an amazing woman and I enjoyed getting to know her and the many people who played a part in her life and the creation of couture. This is a story that will take you on a journey from Edinburgh to New York City to Hollywood and more. Her sense of caring for those around her shown through the pages. She was tale