Fresh Fiction Reviewer Spotlight: Jessica Grogan

Throughout December and January, we are featuring the people who read the Fresh Fiction book reviews you love to read: our FABULOUS Reviewers! A few times a week you'll be able to get to know our reviewer team, what they love about reviewing, and their holiday traditions. All things considered, 2020 was a wonderful year for books--Cheers to 2021 for more books to read and review!

Your Name

Jessica Grogan

How long have you been a Fresh Fiction reviewer? 

One year and 4 months

What are your favorite genres to read and review? 

Historical Romance

What are your TOP 3-5 Books of 2020?

Lord Holt Takes a Bride by Vivienne Lorret

Chasing Cassandra by Lisa Kleypas

First Comes Scandal by Julia Quinn

What do you like to do outside of reading? 

Spend time with my husband and daughter, watch movies, and travel.

What are some of your holiday traditions?

My husband, daughter, and I watch A Christmas Story every Christmas. But never all at once: we watch it in segments at the different family homes we visit throughout the day. And my mother’s side of the family always plays “dirty” bingo. Whoever wins can take a prize away from anyone.

What are your reading resolutions/intentions/goals for 2021?

To read 85 books throughout the year.

What do you love about being a Fresh Fiction Book Reviewer?

I love the huge selection of books available for review. There’s something for just about every reader.