The Shippers has a cruise ship setting. JoJo is the maid of honor for her sister’s wedding. I’m not going to be spoilery here but even if you look at the blurb, everything is about JoJo and her childhood best friend, Cooper. Cooper who she hasn’t seen for 4 years because he ghosted her and […]
In central North Carolina, there doesn’t seem to be a spring, we go from cold to hot without the benefit of shoulder seasons. Naturally, as the days start topping 80 degrees, my reading choices tend to lighten as I search out the latest beach reads. What I’ve found is that each beach region in the […]
These Audible short stories can be quick but meaningful vignette if the plot and characters are carefully presented and developed. Katherine Center has succeeded here. Lily is still hurt by Walker’s high school rejection, so she avoids him. Their mothers are still close and have colluded to go to the family cabin to spread their […]
I really loved Loon Point! It is set in Minnesota which is a plus for me. It’s a character story. First is Norry Last who runs The Last Resort, with its cabins on the lake. She is strong and independent and kind. Bud is on the local fire department, but used to be a […]
I always enjoy Jill Shalvis and the Coburn Brothers are her latest, a trilogy. Free Falling is the second book in the series. Caleb was a hockey star in college but his studies were in architecture. Now he is stepping up to do more in the renovation business. It’s his turn to have Hank. The […]
I loved He Falls First! Jill Shalvis always brings the heart and there’s heat here too. Ryder and Penny are two people who have had missing or incompetent parents. On the other hand, they never let anyone down and work hard to take care of their family members. Ryder is a contractor, works with his […]
The Love Fix is another tale of a dysfunctional immediate family leading to closed off young adults who struggle to accept relationships until they build a found family. Jill Shalvis is my favorite when it comes to heart and humor. Topics which are uncomfortable and tragic are worked through with care and compassion. The characters […]
I have never been disappointed by this author. Katherine Center takes me on a journey with realistic characters who are sometimes wonderful, sometimes horrible. While some of the situations may not be believable, the emotions are dead accurate. Katie is a videographer. One of her co-workers got the assignment to film the Coast Guard guy […]
Emily Henry and Julia Whelan are favorites and really bring characters and worlds to life. Great Big Beautiful Life in a way similar to other books is a character growth and love story. Alice goes to see a wealthy woman who she found after she disappeared 20 years ago after her husband died. The husband […]
I love the Sunrise Cove series which is a newer one. Not that I don’t love the older series because I do. This series is set in a beautiful place and has characters which shine. They have the quirky, realistic foibles one can love. The humor and banter is always enjoyable. Olive is a very […]