Monday, March 16, 2026

Down with the Shipmans by Meg Mitchell Moore

 


A perfect beach (or anywhere) read for those who enjoy family drama at its best. Three sisters are called to the family beach house for a reunion with their father, or so they think. Each woman carries with her huge personal problems along with mourning the death two years prior of their beloved mother. As they reconnect, argue, and relive their last years, the reader is invited to share the drama.



The Jellyfish Problem by Tessa Yang


Terrific scary book concerning a gigantic jellyfish off the coast of Maine. Dr. Jo Ness is an expert on jellyfish. She is haunted by the diving death of her best friend and co-worker. Her former best friend calls her to come to the small Maine island to investigate and analyze the gigantic jellyfish that lives in the cove. Islanders that see it are trapped on the island by an ocean force that stops anyone from leaving. A chill evoking book.



 

Friday, March 13, 2026

Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt by Ben Reeves

 


A very, very emotional and deep book. It looks at death through the perspective of Death, called Travis. The vignettes of the dying are touching, so much so that your heart breaks. When he is engaged with eight year old Layla, her mother Dalia, and baby sister Neda, his concept evolves as he finds himself becoming attached to some new and different emotion. Beautiful prose throughout. 




Thursday, March 12, 2026

Sheriff's Honor by Jill Sorenson

 


A rousing book filled with romance, crimes, and fears. Wade is a deputy sheriff new to Lost lake. He is in the grips of trying to get his mother to rehab. Living with her is Mary, hiding from a powerful, abusive ex. Chemistry and spicy scenes play against each other against a long ago crime to solve and deeply unsettling family problems. A worthwhile read.



Tuesday, March 10, 2026

A Soldier's Promise by Jane Porter

 


A gentle and touching romance that will reach inside you, sharing the doubts, care, insecurities, love. The relationship of Savannah and Finn is told with a loving hand, expressing all the personal motives and feelings.

A lovely novel.



A Little Bit Country by Jacinta Peachey

 


Very endearing story of new love beginning and of a moving and caring community. The two people are both striving for viable businesses and clash at first. She has been wounded by a fraudster father and ignorant mother. He was hurt deeply when his long term relationship ended. Chemistry is present but stops keep showing up.



Make Me Yours, Cowboy by Kristine Lynn

 


An inviting story of two people in need of rescue that find it in each other but obstacles of heart need to be overcome. Highly seasoned scenes.