Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Christmas Valley by Maisey Yates

 


Sweet and endearing story. At the crux is confusion about oneself and love. Both Cassidy and West have inner struggles about their place in their families or in the town. Driven together by performances in a Wild West show, their chemistry is off the charts. A relationship may be in the future.





Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Nantucket Christmas Stroll by Nancy Thayer

 


A very engaging and fun novel. A weekend in Nantucket for a family goes down several routes as each member has a lot of change in the future. Coming home to Nantucket brings the opportunity to share the changes and shake up the parents who are harboring their own secret change to come. Family dynamics and love.



The Cowboy's Marriage of Convenience by Elizabeth Jane Adams

 


A historical cowboy/ranch novel with great characters, an unscrupulous banker, gossip, and danger in the hills. The story is very enjoyable and the romance delightful. I look forward to more of Ms Adams' books.



Saturday, September 5, 2026

Vera Stein is Fine by Julie Murphy

 


This is a great book, filled with the quirks and idiosyncrasies of the characters. The cast of people is outstanding-Vera, a woman in need of a life change and a waking up, Eli, long in love with Vera and never feeling enough when compared to Brody, an absolute user of Vera. There are a group of senior citizens, former Hollywood people with their problems that add to the scenes of the story. Throw in several hilarious lines and enjoy the humor amid the craziness.




Joy to the World by Beth Moran

 


A truly wonderful novel. The characters are well defined and add so much to the story. The main character’s life blows up causing her to lose her reality show position. She finds herself at complete odds when she stumbles upon a group of people all, like her, needing friends. The traumas she continues to experience are contrasted with those of her new friends. Add in a romance to complete the wonderfulness of the book.



Our Mother's Secret by Alison Ragsdale

 


I had a hard time with this novel and almost did not finish it. The reason was that there were too many sad times/tragedies with no real relief between them. It made the story more morose than I personally felt was necessary for the plot. I do not know if that was the intended purpose but comic relief has its value,



Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Out of Left Field by Audrey Lancho

 


A lovely and heartwarming romance and a very enjoyable read. There are conflicts, worries, and joys tucked into the pages creating a wonderful story of family, friends, and love.