The Sun and the Sand and a Book in my Hand
The synopsis for this book caught my eye and this turned out to be a perfect summer read! I enjoyed the romance and the different relationships in the book. I haven’t read many books by Susan Mallery, but now I want to read more in…
I have long been a huge fan of Megan McCafferty, every since I read Sloppy Firsts way back in the day. When I was offered this book for review I immediately agreed. I love this author, but who could resist a book set in a mall…
I was thrilled to receive an advance copy of Catherine Adel West’s debut novel. It is an #ownvoices amazing book. At times I wanted to just devour it in one gulp, but at others I wanted to ponder the words longer to let them sink…
I have become a huge fan of Ruth Hogan over the past couple of years. I absolutely adored The Keeper of Lost Things and really liked The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes. After reading it for review I chose this latest one for my online…
Yes, I know I’ve been gone for a while from blogging, time just gets away from me and I just throw my reviews up on GoodReads and neglect my poor blog. I’m going to try yet again to be better with it! I received a…
Thank you to HQN/Harlequin for the complimentary advance review copy of this book and including me on the blog tour. All opinions are my own. About the Book: When bookshop owner Sarah Smith is offered the opportunity for a job exchange with her Parisian friend…
It has been a very busy past couple of weeks! Got our youngest daughter moved back to college for fall semester. Went to a concert at our local winery featuring the Zenda Torrey Band. Helped that same winery bottle some wines. Worked at our local…
Didn’t get so much reading done this past week, had lots going on. Had a little foray to the ER for a kidney stone (not fun, but feeling fine now), went to McMenamins Edgefield to see Pink Martini in concert, and then went to a…
Trying to get back into the groove of blogging while enjoying my new granddaughter! Brooke Penelope was born July 31, and we are thrilled with all of the new baby snuggles. It’s so fun, but I have a difficult time finding a balance between reading…
I love a good mystery, and ever since I read the Sherlock Holmes story The Adventure of the Speckled Band, I have been enamored with the Locked Room concept. Whether it’s an actual locked room, or a group of people stranded in a house or…