The Life She Could Have Lived by Laura Pearson

 

I did not finish this novel, even though I really tried. I had no affinity with the characters and the switching between the two stories did not flow. 

Traces of You by Elle Douglas

 

Book four in the McCarthy Sisters series is a joy to read. It has engaging characters in Ava, Hunter, and Ava’s daughter, Sam-who is Hunter’s daughter but he did not know it. It is a second chance romance bringing Ava and Hunter together. Both of them have a lot of explaining to do regarding Sam. 

Headstrong Cowboy by Nicole Flockton

 

Love blooms along with the flowers at the Bloom Flower Farm. It is, however, in financial distress. The eldest daughter has come home and begins to figure out what needs to be done to save the farm. A retired bull rider wants the farm land to complete his deceased mother’s wish. Fate steps in and as the two of them fall in love, his failure to share his desire to buy the farm could ruin everything.

Winter Nights at the Bay Bookshop by Jessica Redland

 

A thoroughly delightful and wonderful novel. The characters of Lars and Lily are divine. I loved the interesting information of Icelandic Christmas traditions woven through the story.

Atticus Arnott's Great Adventure by Caroline James

 

I am so glad I received an advance copy of this novel. It is truly a delightful read and more than enjoyable. The characters are fun and quirky. The story is filled with the tale of Atticus Arnott’s trip to Spain, to the dismay of his son and delight of his daughter. Adventure springs forth at the all inclusive camp site-meeting people and a lovely lady. At home, his daughter’s marriage is troublesome. His son is filled with outrage that his 70 year old father has embarked on a trip alone in his old Westphalia camper.  A terrific book.

Remain by Nicholas Sparks

 

A paranormal mystery to ponder as you read. The ghost of a young woman was found dead in her bathroom. Her presence takes form when an architect rents the house. They grow close as he grapples with the mystery of her death. Was it an accident or murder? The end is crazy good.

Could it be Magic? by Fay Keenan

 

A very delightful and captivating story of friends to lovers. The sweetness of Thea and Nick is so enjoyable as you read about the coming together of long time friends into a love relationship that Neck has desired since they were teens. Even with external and internal problems, their love grows.