REVIEW: Hold Me by Tawna Fenske
Sandy M’s review of Hold Me (Cherry Blossom Lake, Book 3) by Tawna Fenske
Contemporary Romance published by Tawna Fenske 8 Mar 24
I’m thinking I have to retract my comments not too long ago that Try Me, the first book in the series, didn’t work for me. After reading this one, along with Book 2, Charm Me, I now imagine it was my mood or whatever was going on in life that kept me from enjoying that first story. The initial few chapters of this book kept me chuckling and laughing. Who knew hunting for razor clams could be so sexual – even when our Zoe doesn’t realize she’s already got her hooks into poor Cal, who doesn’t stand a chance now that his right woman has come along.
REVIEW: The Last Legacy by Adrienne Young
Kaitlyn‘s review of The Last Legacy (World of the Narrows, Book 3) by Adrienne Young
Young Adult published by Wednesday Books 7 Sep 21
This is a love letter to Adrienne Young’s writing. You can tell the amount of work and effort that goes into her books. I really feel as if I am transported into the world of the Narrows and the Unnamed Sea each time I pick up one of her books.
REVIEW: The Backup Bride Proposal by Jaci Burton
Veena’s review of The Backup Bride Proposal (Boots and Bouquets, Book 4) by Jaci Burton
Contemporary Romance published by Berkley 23 Apr 24
Mae Wallace is definitely not looking for romance and especially not with the gate crasher at the Bellini Wedding she’s managing. Not even when she finds out that he’s a famous movie star, who is starring in the latest production that will be filming at the Bellini Vineyards. Oh, and she’s going to pinch hit for the actress starring against him in the movie. No sir, no siree!  read more…
REVIEW: The Secret Keeper by Genevieve Graham
Sandy M’s review of The Secret Keeper by Genevieve Graham
Historical Fiction published by Simon & Schuster 2 Apr 24
Another wonderfully written and intriguing story from Canadian history by Genevieve Graham. We meet twins Margaret and Dorothy – Dash and Dot – Wilson as children through the late 1920s, into the ’30s, and then into the era of WWII as they grow into the world of women who assist Canada in bringing down the Nazis in a spectacular way.
REVIEW: Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
Kaitlyn‘s review of Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
Fantasy published by Flatiron Books 8 Oct 19
During the first few chapters, I checked three times to make sure I was reading the first book in the series. You’re just thrown right into the thick of it, but it works so well. Once I confirmed I was reading the first book, I let the confusion run rampant and had a good time.
REVIEW: Mind Games by Nora Roberts
Veena’s review of Mind Games by Nora Roberts
Romantic Suspense published by St. Martin’s Press 21 May 24
The brutal murder of her parents awakens Thea Fox’s psychic senses and allows her to witness and ultimate identify the perpetrator. Ultimately this talent forges an unwitting connection to the killer, which allows him to play mind games with Thea.
REVIEW: The Men of Twisted by Ana Huang
Kaitlyn‘s review of The Men of Twisted by Ana Huang
Contemporary Romance published by Generic 27 Sep 22
Instead of rating each of the books, I’m going to rate the men in them, because there are no rules here!
REVIEW: Play Dirty by Lora Leigh
Sandy M’s review of Play Dirty (Temping SEALs: Triton, Book 1) by Lora Leigh
Contemporary Romance published by Bramble 26 Mar 24
I read Lora Leigh for years and loved those early books. Then back in 2021 after not finishing Her Renegade Cowboy, I was mystified as to what happened and why it left no impression on me. In my review of that book, I take part of the blame for the story not working for me. I’m thinking of changing my mind after reading this book, because it seems perhaps Ms. Leigh has gotten her mojo back, at least for me, in this new series.
REVIEW: A Wedding in Lake Como by Jennifer Probst
Veena’s review of A Wedding in Lake Como (Meet Me in Italy, Book 3) by Jennifer Probst
Women’s Fiction published by Berkley 14 May 24
Three young women meet in college and become bosom friends. They exchanged pinky promises and made blood pacts that their friendship would last forever, and no one would ever come between them. Can they navigate the curve balls that life throws at them and still come out as friends?
REVIEW: The Trail of Lost Hearts by Tracey Garvis Graves
Sandy M’s review of The Trail of Lost Hearts by Tracey Garvis Graves
Contemporary Romance published by St. Martin’s Press 26 Mar 24
The universe giveth – and the universe taketh away. But thank goodness for Wren and Marshall, the universe definitely knows a happy ending when one is so desperately needed. These two have been through hell, and on their hard-fought way back, they discover that the universe knows what it’s doing, making them look a bit differently at what they thought they needed.
