The Sun and the Sand and a Book in my Hand

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Review: To Steal a Heart by Jen Turano

Review: To Steal a Heart by Jen Turano

I love Jen Turano’s books so much! They are always such a highlight to my reading time. If you’ve never experienced one of her books, this is the perfect time to pick one up as this is a brand new series, The Bleecker Street Inquiry…

Review: Pretending by Holly Bourne

Review: Pretending by Holly Bourne

If you’re looking for a book with a strong feminist message, then look no further. This book can be very empowering for women looking for a way to find their voice. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.…

Review: The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook

Review: The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook

I fully admit, I’m a complete and total Disney fan! And a huge portion of the trips that we have taken to Disney parks and on the Disney Cruise Line have focused on our absolute love for the food! When I saw this cookbook come…

Top Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Books 2020

Top Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Books 2020

I have been a fan of mysteries since I first read The Westing Game . Although I had been intrigued by them before that, this was my gateway book. After that I devoured every mystery I could get my hands on, the more twisty the…

Review: When You Were Mine by Kate Hewitt

Review: When You Were Mine by Kate Hewitt

This is the first book I have read by Kate Hewitt, but I have long been a fan of books she has written under the name Katharine Swartz. The latest, The Widow’s Secret, I read in June of this year and loved. I am just…

Review: First Date by Sue Watson

Review: First Date by Sue Watson

This is the second book I’ve read by Sue Watson, although I do have some of her other interesting-looking titles on my TBR shelves. The first book I read was The Empty Nest which had a very surprising ending (starting to think this might be…

Review: Murder, Forgotten by Deb Richardson-Moore

Review: Murder, Forgotten by Deb Richardson-Moore

What a fun ride this book is! You can enter below to win a copy and see for yourself. Murder, Forgotten is a September 2020 release by Lion Fiction I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own. This post…

October 2020 Anticipated Books

October 2020 Anticipated Books

There are so many very exciting books that will be released this fall and winter! The following are a few I’m really looking forward to reading. This post contains affiliate links. See disclosures for more detail. Christmas at the Island Hotel by Jenny Colgan About…

Review: The Book of Hidden Wonders by Polly Crosby

Review: The Book of Hidden Wonders by Polly Crosby

This is Polly Crosby’s debut novel, and I generally dislike giving a negative review, but this wasn’t the hopeful, whimsical novel the gorgeous cover seems to indicate. The author shows promise though, so I wouldn’t rule out reading other books by her in the future.…

Review: When I Was You by Amber Garza

Review: When I Was You by Amber Garza

This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I think she has promise as a thriller writer. It’s always good to have a unique, fast-moving plot. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own. This post…