In a Holidaze Author: Christina Lauren Reviewer: Jennnifer Rating: B What I’m Talking About After Christina Lauren’s last book, The Honey-Don’t List, missed the mark for me I was antsy about diving into their new release, In a Holidaze. But I was worried for nothing as I really enjoyed the story and the characters this time […]
The Summer Deal Author: Jill Shalvis Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: The Summer Deal is the fifth full-length novel in the Wildstone series by Jill Shalvis, but it can easily be read as a stand-alone since the only connection in the series is the town of Wildstone. This time around we get […]
The Somerset Girls Author: Lori Foster Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Lori Foster’s newest release The Somerset Girls is a feel-good story about two sisters who find their HEA afters with two hunky men. Autumn is the older of the two sisters and she’s the shy one. She was cheated on by her […]
Real Men Knit Author: Kwana Jackson Reviewer: Nima Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: Real Men Knit starts with the passing of a beloved character, Joy Strong, whom we never get to meet. We learn about her devotion and selflessness through the people that knew and mourn her. Her passing leaves a large hole in […]
Almost Just Friends Author: Jill Shalvis Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Almost Just Friends is the fourth full-length novel in the Wildstone series by Jill Shalvis, but it can easily be read as a stand-alone. Actually, this series is only connected by the setting of the town which is unusual for Shalvis […]
The Matchmaker’s List Author: Sonya Lalli Reviewer: Jen Rating: B-/C- (see below) What I’m Talking About: I’m just going to come out and say this – while I enjoyed parts of The Matchmaker’s List, I struggled with the review and how to rate the title. I went in expecting a romance and therefore a happily […]
Audiobook review: Love and Other Words Author: Christina Lauren Narrator: Erin Mallon Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: standalone Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Romance Source: library I am a huge fan of the writing team of Christina Lauren. I have read or listened to all their titles save two (but they are on my TBR). Love and Other Words is […]
99 Percent Mine Author: Sally Thorne Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: A+ What I’m Talking About: Sally Thorne is not one hit wonder!! Her second novel 99 Percent Mine is perfect (just like Tom!). Everything about Darcy and Tom’s story checked off all my boxes for a crush/second chance romance. While reading 99 Percent Mine, I experienced […]
Peachy Flippin’ Keen Author: Molly Harper Reviewer: Jen Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: I’m going to put this out there right up front… I am giving this book a C+, even though I really liked the main charters, and I found the story engrossing and dialogue sharp. But here is why it’s not getting […]
A Nantucket Wedding Author: Nancy Thayer Reviewer: Nima Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: A Nantucket Wedding is a story about the family drama that always surrounds large family events like a wedding. The wedding serves to focus a spotlight on the relationships of key characters.You’d think a book about a wedding would be a […]
Completely Author: Ruthie Knox Reviewer: Nima Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Like the rest of Knox’s New York Trilogy, Completely doesn’t fall into a tidy classification. More than the others, however, it wants to tip over into the dreaded women’s fiction category. I think Knox has earned it this time, and I didn’t like […]
It Happened in Scotland Author: Patience Griffin Reviewer: Nima Rating: B What I’m Talking About: I have a soft spot for stories set in the British Isles. When I think of some of the movies I love, it’s no surprise that The Quiet Man, P.S. I Love You, and the wonderfully quirky The Englishman Who […]
By The Numbers Author: Jen Lancaster Reviewer: Nima Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: I was attracted to By the Numbers because I have arrived in the sandwich generation and my older brother is an actuary. Main character Penny Sinclair is an actuary at the highest fellowship level who’s ready to move on from a […]
The Paris Key Author: Juliet Blackwell Reviewer: Nima Rating: C What I’m Talking About: The Paris Key is aptly named on several levels. I like a good title. In this case it ties together multiple plot points of locksmithing, love, ghosts of the past, and finding a way through to the future. Main character Genevieve […]