Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Christmas at Embthwaite Farm by Kate Hewitt

 


A charming and enchanting story for Christmas or anytime. The relationship that blooms between Harriet and Quinn is based on similar experiences with their fathers: Harriet’s father treated her with a strong dislike and Quinn’s father repeatedly told him he was useless. Both Harriet and Quinn see something special in each other that rises above the past hurts and reaches to a brighter future.



Monday, November 6, 2023

The Book of Fire by Christi Leftieri

 


A devastating, uncontrolled fire races down the hills of a small Greek town ravaging forest, homes and lives. The Book of Fire is a compelling drama of life after the devastation for Irini, Tasso, and their daughter. Within the story of the aftermath is Irini’s journaling her story of the events during the fire and of its effects on her and her family. A tragic story, beautifully written to convey a shard of hope within the hopelessness of destruction.




The Good Part by Sophie Cousens

 


I found I did not want The Good Part to end because it was so very interesting and I fell in love with the characters of Lucy, Sam, Felix, and Amy. The story is that twenty-six year old Lucy is fed up with her living conditions and her job. All her best friends have advanced in their careers but Lucy feels stuck. After an evening of two many drinks and a horrible meetup, she finds shelter from the rain in a small shop. In the shop is a wishing machine and Lucy makes a wish of a lifetime and everything changes for her. It is a truly marvelous novel.

The Cowboy's Christmas Homecoming by Sinclair Jayne

 


A second chance at love after a fourteen year gap is fraught with lack of trust and poor communication. Rohan and Ginny have a chance at finding their happily ever after in this touching story. They have many obstacles in their path including his self-talk and her lingering hurt and distrust. The question is whether Rohan can somehow prove his love and win Ginny over.



Friday, November 3, 2023

The Cowboy's Christmas Miracle by Anne McAllister


Touching and relatable, the story of Deke and Erin is an enchanting story of second chances, family and challenging relationships. Deke’s voice is filled with hope, always desiring a better outcome and tempered by his thoughts. Erin is balancing a love for her deceased husband with the longtime love for Seke. Between them are four children growing into a family before their eyes.



 

Thursday, November 2, 2023

A Christmas Dilemma by Sarah Vance-Tompkins

 


Christmas Tree Cove is a magical place at Christmas and Audrey is excited to be able to return to her childhood home at Christmas for her traveling nurse job. Her first (and best) kiss happened there with Eli. Wonders of wonders, she is invited to stay in Eli’s family home by his sister, an old friend of Audrey. Eli now lives in the home and feelings grow between them but they both think the other is dating someone. 

A super cute book of love growing in a season of love.



Monday, October 30, 2023

Love, Just In by Natalie Murray

 


This is a very incredible book that deals with illness anxiety. The story of Josie and Zac covers the topic with sensitive detail. Josie suffers from it and the effects have a huge impact on her life.

Zac has been Josie’s best friend for fourteen years even though a two year stretch of no contact happened. When she is transferred to his town they reconnect. As they get to know each other again, they find a deeper connection than before. Zac, a paramedic, wants to help Josie but her anxiety and her uncontrolled thoughts stifle her.

It is a very up and down tale that will make your heart ache at times, be joyous at others.