Melanie - a young and recently successful actress is blacklisted because she was seen in the company of “suspected” communists. She is staying at a rented home in Malibu to be free of prying eyes in Hollywood.
This book is quite different in tone from many World War II historical fiction books I have read. Rather than a bleak tale of battles and suffering, Izzie and Sylvia’s story is heartwarming and full of hope set against the Read more...
Have you ever wanted to take a trip to Italy on a whim? Now's your chance at least through the eyes of Aurora York's eyes. This series has always been about escaping and this new novel is no different.
A dual timeline that is just about a decade apart. A sweet love story of Helaine and Gabriel who were torn apart when the war was at Paris's doorstep. Helaine gives Gabriel a family heirloom, a necklace that has a matching Read more...
Do you enjoy roller coaster rides with a side of beautiful writing? You've come to the right place. BEAUTIFUL UGLY follows Author Grady Green as he navigates the intense grief he is feeling from his wife's death. It's been a year and Read more...
This was a great mystery surrounding multiple deaths of people who don't seem to know each other, but they are murdered the same way. There were plenty of heart-pounding moments. I really enjoyed finding out whodunit in this one.
I'm in literal shock that I haven't read anything by Catherine Cowles up to this date. I mean I love romantic suspense, small town and slow burn which seems to be her sweet spot. This book was an absolute masterpiece. Six Read more...
This book absolutely melted my freaking heart and literally ticked all the romance boxes I look for!!! I was swooning the entire time. Let's talk about that ENDING, shall we? My gosh that ending!! Ahhhhh! I will never get over it. There was so much good to both Read more...
LOVE YOU A LATKE- This book made me miss New York City and the East Coast in general during the winter and holiday seasons. Strolling through the streets of Manhattan with a neighborhood coffeehouse coffee in my hand has this reader feel all the feels.
Give me all the humor, pizza, and coffee with a side of Dallas and Peabody solving the mysteries. These mysteries are never rocket science and you know Dallas is going to get the bad guy in the end but that's what I LOVE Read more...
All Kat has ever wanted to do is protect her daughter, Cleo. She might have been a bit harsh with her growing up but Kat has lived through trauma no one knows about. She is positive she doesn't want Cleo to Read more...
For all the love of twisted, enthralling, and totally nuclear stories, this one completely blew my mind and left me wiped out in the best way possible!
Kayla’s story was kept hidden for a good portion of the book which Read more...
Shari Lapena has done it again. Her domestic suspense is fast-paced, descriptive and incredibly thrilling. This novel is no different. I think this one might have been her best one yet.
THE DM DIARIES This is my first book by Teagan Hunter but it certainly won't be my last. In fact, I've already checked out the backlist and I'm very excited there are so many to choose from. Funny, surprising and unputdownable this book was everything Read more...
JACKPOT SUMMER I've always looked for new books from author Elyssa Friedland. I was very excited to get to read JACKPOT SUMMER for Fresh Fiction. This story is about siblings who are all wrapped up in the loss of their mother and losing the family vacation home Read more...
SEVEN SUMMER WEEKENDS Are you looking for a beach read with more depth? SEVEN SUMMER WEEKENDS offers what you've been searching for. Jane L Rosen wrote the recent book On Fire Island that I really enjoyed and several of the characters are back in this new release Read more...
EVERY TIME WE SAY GOODBYE In 1955, Vivian Lowry wrote a play that audiences loved but the London critics hated. With this hit to her career, Vivian travels to Italy where she works as a script doctor on a movie. She also uses her time there to investigate Read more...
I absolutely LOVED THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!! It may have a tiny bit to do with the fact that I have a closet full of Lilly Pulitzer, but I never knew anything about her personally. How exciting that this book proved that her life was the perfect material for a Read more...