My thoughts and musings about all things books & cozy living
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Continue reading →: Maddy’s Christmas Wedding by Rosie Green ~ ReviewMaddy’s upcoming wedding to Jack is overshadowed by her struggle with a secret that threatens their plans. Despite the support of friends and family, Maddy’s tendency to keep things bottled up creates tension and distance. The cozy backdrop of Little Duck Pond Café offers humor and drama in this engaging…
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Continue reading →: A Christmas Surprise in Pelican Crossing by Maggie Christensen ~ ReviewIn “Christmas Surprise at Pelican Crossing,” Rachel Mason’s life takes an unexpected turn when her teenage crush, Luke Findlay, returns to town. As they reconnect amid Christmas surprises and personal challenges, their budding romance faces obstacles. This heartwarming tale highlights second chances, friendship, and the joys of the holiday season.
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Continue reading →: Tangled Darkness by MM Desch ~ Cover RevealIn “Tangled Darkness,” Dr. Leslie Schoen becomes a suspect in a clinic assistant’s murder. As Detective Davis investigates, Leslie uncovers illegal opioid schemes and faces escalating threats. Struggling to protect her pregnant wife while confronting her past, she realizes that someone will do anything to keep their crimes hidden.
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Continue reading →: Mix Up Under The Mistletoe by Margaret Amatt ~ ReviewDuring Christmas, Rafe Harrington unexpectedly finds Tilly Thorpe, a name he casually mentioned as his girlfriend, waiting for him at home. As Tilly navigates her guise amid Rafe’s welcoming family, they develop a surprising connection. Their journey explores themes of love, identity, and the magic of the festive season.
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Continue reading →: Wicked Wish by Alex Gordon ~ ReviewEighteen-year-old Regan, after accidentally killing her father, discovers her mind control powers but faces dire consequences. To atone, she takes on vigilante justice against a vicious cheerleading gang. As she struggles to control her gift’s evolving persona, she questions her ability to save her classmates without losing herself in the…
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Continue reading →: A Little Christmas Spirit by Susan Buchanan ~ ReviewIn a heartwarming Christmas tale, characters like Jacob, Fraser, and Bella navigate personal struggles and seek joy in a small town filled with community spirit. Lara, the Christmas Spirit, aims to mend broken hearts and bring hope amid holiday challenges, creating connections that spark healing and transformation during the festive…
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Continue reading →: The Reunion by M. A. Hunter ~ ReviewZoe is invited to a wedding in Scotland, stirring past memories linked to an unexpected death that impacted her friend group. As she travels with familiar faces, including Dan, complications arise on a remote Highland road, igniting a suspenseful journey of self-discovery and unsettling revelations amid the eerie setting.
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Continue reading →: Pieces of Us by Eve Ainsworth ~ Cover RevealA grieving individual reflects on her past after losing her childhood best friend, Lottie. With a ‘jar of joy’ left behind, she embarks on a journey to revisit happy memories, confronting deep-seated wounds and unresolved feelings about Lottie and Jay, the man they both loved. This poignant novel explores healing…
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Continue reading →: Guest Appearance with author ~ Jennifer SaderaI asked author, Jennifer Sadera, what surprised her about the character or the story development as she wrote this book. Let’s read what she had to say…
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Continue reading →: I Know She Was There by Jennifer Sadera ~ ReviewIn the affluent neighborhood of Deer Crossing, Caroline Case, a new mother, becomes obsessed with spying on her wealthy neighbors, hoping to escape her own life. As she uncovers dark secrets and a potential crime, her perceptions begin to crumble, leading her to question both reality and herself in this…
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