Synopsis "Alistair Carsington really, really wishes he didn't love women so much. To escape London's many temptations, he sets out for the wilds of Derbyshire, where he hopes to kill two birds with one stone: avoid dangerous impulses and repay the friend who saved his life at Waterloo. But this noble aim drops him straight into opposition … Continue reading Miss Wonderful (Carsington Brothers #1) by Loretta Chase
Category: Book Review
The Origin of Others by Toni Morrison, Ta-Nehisi Coates
Synopsis "America's foremost novelist reflects on the themes that preoccupy her work and increasingly dominate national and world politics: race, fear, borders, the mass movement of peoples, the desire for belonging. What is race and why does it matter? What motivates the human tendency to construct Others? Why does the presence of Others make us … Continue reading The Origin of Others by Toni Morrison, Ta-Nehisi Coates
Paris is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay
Synopsis "It's been seven years since Chelsea Martin embarked on her yearlong post-college European adventure. Since then, she's lost her mother to cancer and watched her sister marry twice, while Chelsea's thrown herself into work, becoming one of the most talented fundraisers for the American Cancer Coalition, and with the exception of one annoyingly competent … Continue reading Paris is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay
Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren
Synopsis "Hazel Camille Bradford knows she’s a lot to take—and frankly, most men aren’t up to the challenge. If her army of pets and thrill for the absurd don’t send them running, her lack of filter means she’ll say exactly the wrong thing in a delicate moment. Their loss. She’s a good soul in search … Continue reading Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren
Flight (The Texas Murder Files #2) by Laura Griffin
Synopsis "When former forensic photographer Miranda Rhoads moves to the seaside town of Lost Beach, she's decided to make her living as a nature photographer and put crime scenes behind her. But her plans are quickly upended when one morning she comes across a couple sleeping in a canoe, entwined in an embrace. Looking more … Continue reading Flight (The Texas Murder Files #2) by Laura Griffin
Stone Cold Heart (Tracers #13) by Laura Griffin
Synopsis "When local rock climbers stumble upon abandoned human bones in a remote Texas gorge, Sara Lockhart is the first to get the call. She has a reputation as one of the nation’s top forensic anthropologists, and police detective Nolan Hess knows she is just the expert he needs to help unravel this case. Although … Continue reading Stone Cold Heart (Tracers #13) by Laura Griffin
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter by Hazel Gaynor
Synopsis "1838: Northumberland, England. Grace Darling enjoys her quiet island life at Longstone Lighthouse, at one with nature and the wild sea breezes. but her solitude is interrupted when she and her father rescue survivors of a shipwreck in a furious storm and Grace becomes celebrated throughout England, a heroine of her time. As her … Continue reading The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter by Hazel Gaynor
Frontier Follies: Adventures in Marriage & Motherhood in the Middle of Nowhere by Ree Drummond
Synopsis "From her beginnings as an early blogger, Ree Drummond has become a household name with a passionate following of devoted fans. On her blog, in her magazine, and on her cooking show, Ree shares recipes, tales of her adventures in the country, and stories of everyday life with her four children and cowboy/rancher husband. … Continue reading Frontier Follies: Adventures in Marriage & Motherhood in the Middle of Nowhere by Ree Drummond
Love is a Revolution by Renée Watson
Synopsis "When Nala Robertson reluctantly agrees to attend an open mic night for her cousin-sister-friend Imani's birthday, she finds herself falling in instant love with Tye Brown, the MC. He's perfect, except . . . Tye is an activist and is spending the summer putting on events for the community when Nala would rather watch … Continue reading Love is a Revolution by Renée Watson
Virgin River by Robyn Carr (Book #1 + Netflix Series Review)
Synopsis "Wanted: Midwife/nurse practitioner in Virgin River, population six hundred. Make a difference against a backdrop of towering California redwoods and crystal clear rivers. Rent-free cabin included. When the recently widowed Melinda Monroe sees this ad, she quickly decides that the remote mountain town of Virgin River might be the perfect place to escape her heartache, … Continue reading Virgin River by Robyn Carr (Book #1 + Netflix Series Review)
