This emotional story follows Gemma, who is grappling with the reality of becoming a single mom after her partner suddenly leaves with no way to contact him. While trying to adjust to her new life, Gemma meets Crystal, a colleague who offers comfort and support. Crystal quickly becomes a significant part of Gemma’s home life,…
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The Child I Long For by Caroline Finnerty | Book Review
We first meet sister Emily and Karen at their mother’s funeral where Emily is left feeling pushed to the side somewhat. Everyone seems to want to share their thoughts and give comfort to Karen. The sisters were once close but Emily has spent the past nine years living in New Zealand. In the years she…
Falling For Provence by Alison Roberts | Book Review
Alison Roberts’ novel provides a heartwarming and enjoyable escape, with characters that feel real and relatable. The story centers on the Gilchrist sisters—Laura, Fiona, and Ellie—who inherit a neglected stone house in Provence from their estranged uncle. Laura, a practical estate agent, sees the potential for a profitable renovation, while Ellie, still mourning the loss…
A New Dawn in Pelican Crossing by Maggie Christensen | Book Review
Gill Dickson is a great lawyer but her ex is causing problems with the divorce. We have all heard and read how nasty divorces are. It is easy to understand why Gill has sworn off men. Add in that she is estranged from her daughter then you can see why work and romance is her…
Doris Flies Solo by M W Arnold | Book Review
Doris Flies Solo is the sixth book in the Broken Wings series, which follows the Air Transport Auxiliary. This was my first read in the series and once I got into the story, it was enjoyable. I will admit that it would have been better if I had read the previous books to get more…
The Seaside Girls Under Fire by Tracy Baines | Book Review
This is the continuing story of three young women who had sung as the Variety Sisters. They are off living their lives taking different directions. Ginny returned home to take care of her father who is abusive and spent any money he could find on drinking. Frances has married the father of her child and…
The Start of the Story by Jane Lovering | Book Review
Rowan has the job that everyone wants. I know I would love it. She makes a living investigating and writing about folklore. In fact, you would have thought she would have pleased when a visiting professor wants to dig around a local landmark that is happens to be not far from the cottage that Rowan…
The Sticky Toffee Pudding Club by Rosie Green | Book Review
Annalise has a lot going on! From being worried about her grandmother’s health to meeting Jensen when she tries to reduce a stray dog but they don’t exchange numbers. Then to top it off she loses her job. Then she he meets Maddy and the café girls, a new adventure begins. Persuaded by her new…
Lady for a Season by Melissa Addey | Book Review
Initially, Edward is treated as a lunatic suffering from an illness that must be cured. Dr. Morrison, whom I really disliked, views him as a man without wit or intelligence. The doctor’s brutal torture or treatment as he calls it, has broken Edward’s spirit, convincing him of his supposed insanity. It’s only when Maggie becomes…
A Love like the Sun by Riss M. Neilson | Book Review
There is so much to love about this book! We have two people, Laniah and Issac who are already comfortable with each other begin to fake date. I mean how could they not fall in love with one another because truthfully these two were already there. One thing that was apparent was Issac’s feeling towards…
