By Deva Fagan. Written for younger readers, this story holds its own in the world of action and adventure with orphans, magic swords, princes, villains, fantastical machines, and an unlikely heroine. Lark is a poor orphan who survives as a thief in Gallant, a world that runs on aethercraft. When she targets the Royal Museum … More Nightingale
By Lynn Painter. I definitely put this book near the top of my Favorites list. The banter between Liz and Wes as they scheme to land Michael as her prom date kept me smiling and laughing until the very end. Since elementary school, Liz had been a hopeless romantic while Wes perfected the role of … More Better Than The Movies
By Romy Sommer. I fell in love with Tuscany while reading this book. From the first page, I felt as though I was right there in Italy with Sarah Wells, tasting the wines, sampling the pasta and pastries, and experiencing everything else that life at the small vineyard near Montalcino had to offer. When her … More Last of the Summer Vines
By Annie Rains. When I started reading this book, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Widowed store owner Tess Lane harbored a grudge against River Harrison, which became crystal clear when he staggered into Lakeside Books. She insisted he leave—after all, he had tried (unsuccessfully) to stop her wedding to his best friend Jared Lane … More The True Love Bookshop
By Sally Thorne. Everyone hates playing games at the office. Or do they? Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman are executive assistants who share the tenth-floor executive suite. They spend their entire workday sitting across from one another. It shouldn’t be a problem, right? But there is a slight glitch in their work environment. They’re total … More The Hating Game
By Colleen Hoover. I first fell in love with Lily and Atlas in Colleen Hoover’s book, It Ends With Us. When the second part of their story was published, I had to read it. It’s been two years since Lily and Atlas last spoke. As Lily runs her flower shop and Atlas manages two restaurants, … More It Starts With Us
By Laura Taylor Namey. A recent review of this selection from Reese’s YA Book Club caught my attention and I decided to give it a shot. And I’m happy I did. The story captured my heart and kept me turning page after page. Lila Reyes, a Cuban-American girl from Miami, Florida had her future planned … More A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow
By Colleen Hoover. Lily meets and falls in love with Ryle Kincaid, a charming and successful neurosurgeon. However, as their relationship deepens, Lily discovers Ryle has a dark past that he has been hiding from her. Despite her reservations about getting involved with someone like Ryle, Lily can’t help but be drawn to him, and … More It Ends With Us
