Sometimes the boundaries we set for ourselves become lines in the sand that we use not only to keep others out, but also to unintentionally keep ourselves locked within. Pain from the past continues to impact every aspect of our daily lives, as Tabitha Bouldin illustrates in Footprints on Her Heart, book 5 in the […]
One of my favorite scenes: “What?” “I quite like rules,” she said softly. “Callie, no. No, you don’t.” “I do. I like knowing there are consequences for things and feeling like there’s safety in things being a certain way. You asked before about my favorite things. Well, one of them is checking off to-do lists.” […]
Rebekah Jones successfully created a mystery loosely based on the story of Rumplestiltskin. Part of the mystery for me was trying to decide which fairy tale was the basis for The Lost Dutchman’s Secret. Once I figured it out, many things made sense. Dorothy Hodges is the daughter of Joseph. Apparently Joseph owes a large […]
The Nutcracker’s Suite has been one of my most-anticipated reads this season, and author Chautona Havig delivers an enthralling story straight from the Golden Age of detective fiction. Book six in the Ever After Mysteries, The Nutcracker’s Suite stands alone, but followers of the series will be rewarded with Easter eggs cleverly inserted passim—a nod […]
I truly enjoy reading anything by Jennifer Sienes and I especially love that her books are part of a series so I get to revisit favorite characters from past books. Wish Upon a Star was a fast, easy read that I read in one sitting. I enjoyed getting to know Elaina and Ryan, although I […]
Hooper Safe Haven by author Rachel Skatvold is part of the Independence Island contemporary fiction series by various authors. If you have not read any in this series it is no problem to pick up this one. The books share some characters but can all be read as standalone. After reading one of these delightful […]
Ready to take a step back into the Roaring 1920s and solve a mystery? Look no further than Murder at the Empire. In steps our heroine, Gayle Wells, who is a highly skilled organist ready to lend her talents as the first female organist of the Empire- a silent movie film theater at the height […]
Flying can be a dangerous pastime, especially when stunts are involved. When the Pilot Falls is not without an element of danger in addition to elements of friendship and romance. It appears to be an attempt to cause Estie, a wingwalker, to fall from the plane, fortunately Willie figures out what the other pilot has […]
Able to be read either before or after Shattered Guilt, Kathleen Robison’s Revived Hope is the heartfelt prequel to her new Bay Town series. Releasing both within four months rounds out this debut and offers readers full insight into Melanie Thompson’s backstory. Although I initially thought that reading this series prologue as a follow-up to […]
I’ve been looking forward to Jazzy’s story for ages now. I couldn’t wait to dive in. Jazzy’s struggle between being who she is, and being considerate of others, while a bit more extreme and tangible than for most, is still a common struggle. When people were clearly uncomfortable with her appearance, she began hiding herself. […]