One Evening in Paris by Nicolas Barreau – Book Review

Book Review Looking for a contemporary romance novel that pulls at your heart string and has a pinch of mystery? One Evening In Paris by Nicolas Barreau fits the bill! Alain Bonnard owns a small, art cinema in Paris. He inherited it from his Uncle, and it's a hidden gem in Paris. It's an old-school…

I’m Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl by Gretchen McNeil – Book Review

The Book Review I'm Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl by Gretchen McNeil brings back those old glamorous teen rom-coms to mind, like Mean Girls, John Tucker Must Die, She's the Man, and Easy A. I'm honestly surprised this book isn't super popular! I found this YA brought back to many of the 2000s vibes…

Every Summer After by Carley Fortune – Book Review

The Book Review Every Summer After by Carley Fortune is a wonderful journey across many summers following two star-crossed lovers. Persephone (who goes by Percy) and Sam met when they were kids. They were destined to be, with summers of childish fun turning into a heartfelt romance. Like most childhood sweethearts, things hit a bumpy…

Fight Night by Miriam Toews – A Book Review

Fight Night by Miriam Toews is a wonderful character study that reminds the reader of the value of family. The Background I received this book as a Secret Santa gift in 2021. A community engagement project happened where you could be a Secret Santa for someone in the community and receive a gift by. I…

#BookReview Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine is a unique read that really had me hooked. So, first things first… This book can definitely be labelled as "problematic". We have a woman who has experienced some intense trauma (and might have Autism or Asperger's), and doesn't seem to be the most accurate portrayal of this. Now, we…

#BookReview Landscape of a Marriage by Gail Ward Olmsted

I stumbled upon Gail Ward Olmsted's books years ago, and ever since they've been a friendly hand to hold in my reading journey. Gail is incredible at writing a heart felt story with characters who feel real. It's a real talent that makes me adore reading anything she puts out. It's hard to find those…

#BookReview Lost Boy by Shelley Hrdlitschka

Lost Boy by Shelley Hrdlitschka is a unique read that will take you away to a whole new culture. I was unsure how I would feel about this book, and honestly I'm still a little confused. Jon left a polygamous community to try to find a life of his own. He doesn't believe in the…

#BookReview A Good Man by Rosanna Leo

A Good Man by Rosanna Leo is one hot romance, my goodness! I came into this book expecting a nice romance with a contractor and some drama. Then I got reading it and it was WAY better than I expected. Like, WAY BETTER. Can we bold an italicize and every other formatting thing we can…

#BookReview Worth the Whisk by Melissa Williams

Worth the Whisk by Melissa Williams is a must read romantic comedy with lots of baking puns. Honestly, this series just keeps getting better! Who doesn't want a couple that breaks the stereotypical mold for their jobs and are also just completely awesome together? To top it off, the comedy is awesome, the romance is…

#BookReview Warming My Winter Heart by Michelle Cornish

Warming My Winter Heart by Michelle Cornish is a delightful and sweet romance read! I'm the kind of girl who likes to curl up on the couch with a blanket, a warm cup of tea and a great contemporary book that will whisk me away into a story. Warming My Winter Heart did just that!…