End of Story by Kylie Scott is a refreshing book that has a fantastic mix of humor, family drama, and reluctant romance. Check out the two chapter excerpt below and stick around for my thoughts at the end. CHAPTER ONE “This is awkward.” The big blond man standing on my doorstep blinked. “How are you, […]
Here’s an excerpt from James Acker’s debut novel, THE LONG RUN. Two young men find love unexpectedly when they just need someone to see them and understand them. Throw in a heap of New Jersey and we’ve got what’s sure to be an entertaining read. bash aug. 17 mood I was behind the diner. I […]
I really enjoyed Mike Chen’s WE COULD BE HEROES, so I decided to check out his latest release, VAMPIRE WEEKEND. This book has more of a paranormal-creatures-in-a-modern-world thing going on, and it was a very enjoyable listen since I bought it on Audible, even though MIRA provided a free ebook for me to read and […]
Thrillers and suspense are some of my favorite books, especially domestic ones. Flora Collins’ A SMALL AFFAIR promises to have drama, danger, and so many lies, and it’s sure to please any of us that love this genre. Here’s an excerpt fROM A SMALL AFFAIR. 1 One year ago We met on an app, one […]
It’s been a while since I’ve read a domestic thriller that kept me guessing the entire book. Elyse Friedman’s book, THE OPPORTUNIST, was so full of bad people, questionable motives and actions, and a very picturesque high society private island setting, and I thoroughly enjoyed every second while I read it. Here’s an excerpt, and […]
After a much needed rest due to a few chronic injuries and a lot of travel for work, I’m excited to bring you an excerpt from Stefanie London’s latest book in the Paws in the City series, PETS OF PARK AVENUE. Scout Myers could think of several good reasons to be on all fours with […]
I listened to a fantastic young adult fantasy audiobook today. IF YOU COULD SEE THE SUN is set in an exclusive boarding school in Beijing, featuring a girl who’s there on a partial scholarship and is at the top of her class when she suddenly starts turning invisible for small amounts of time. Here’s an […]
Happy weekend! I’m excited to cap off my holiday reading with Susan Mallery’s HOME SWEET CHRISTMAS. I have an excerpt from chapter one for you as well. one “Your teeth are lovely, Camryn. Did you wear braces as a child?” Camryn Neff reminded herself that not only was the woman sitting across from her a […]
I have another fantastic Christmas book for you this weekend. Here’s an excerpt and my review for Sheila Roberts’ latest release, The Road To Christmas. MICHELLE TURNBULL WOULD HAVE TWO turkeys in her house for Thanksgiving. One would be on the table, the other would be sitting at it. “I can’t believe he’s still there,” […]
Welcome to the weekend! The air is finally getting a bit colder here in Northern Illinois, and with the approach of fall comes the latest Christmas releases of many of my favorite authors. I brought you an excerpt from RaeAnne Thayne’s ALL IS BRIGHT, and today I have a review and excerpt for Sarah Morgan’s […]
Happy Friday, and welcome to the start of the season for holiday books. Today, I have an excerpt from RaeAnne Thayne’s ALL IS BRIGHT. “We’re now walking into the home theater,” she spoke to her outstretched camera, “one of the more challenging rooms of the renovation. Prior to this update, the room had a […]
After a physically and mentally exhausting weekend helping my mother move almost five hours away, I listened to THE BOOK HATER’S BOOK CLUB this week. I started the digital book but found the audiobook was a better option for me at the moment, and I’m happy I listened to it. Here’s an excerpt and a […]
This week I read Jennifer Snow’s A LOT LIKE FOREVER, the third installment in the Blue Moon Bay series. I do enjoy contemporary romances set in small towns, and my first experience with a Jennifer Snow novel was entertaining. A LOT LIKE FOREVER features an engaged couple that has been together for seven years […]
