News of the World by Paulette Jiles is a historical fiction novel based on the time between the Civil War and Texas joining the Union,

The One and Only Vivian Stone by Melissa O’Connor is a dual storyline novel following two disparate lives.  Vivian Stone’s life is found on cassette

Is This a Cry for Help by Emily R Austin was a book about coming back from a mental health crisis.  The book is uplifting

How to Read a Book by Monica Wood was chosen based on the cover and the fact it took place in Maine.  It was a

The Names by Florence Knapp  is really a portrayal of a family based on naming a child.  Each name starts a series of events that

Women of the Dunes by Sarah Maine is a novel of three time periods and three main female characters.  They are all on the same

Mrs. Endicott’s Splendid Adventure by Rhys Bowen is a wonderful novel about being brave, finding yourself and allowing yourself to live your life.  The novel

Famous Once by Jane Green is a short story with two timelines: contemporary and in the 70s.  Astrid was a famous model who was married

My January Duke by Kate Bateman (The Rake Review: Season 2, Book 1)  is a novella under 200 pages,  The novel is a historical romance

Bluebird Gold by Devney Perry is the first book in a new series called Lost Legends.  The book takes place in Dalton, Montana during the

Sweet Redemption by Chris Keniston is the next installment to the Sweet family and their ranch in Texas. In each of the prior novels, each

The Shop on Hidden Lane by Jayne Ann Krentz is a romantic suspense novel with an element of paranormal.  The Wells and Harpers have always

Seven Reasons to Murder Your Dinner Guests by KJ Whittle is a fascinating novel leading the reader on a journey.  The characters from the first

Highland Hearts Holiday Bookshop by Tricia O’Malley was a delightful read about a small bookshop in a small town in Scotland. The bookshop was recently

Holmes, Marple and Poe by James Patterson is a new series based in NYC. This is the first novel in a new series. The main

The Meaning of Love by Stephanie Laurens is another one of the fun historical fiction books.  It is the fifth book of the Lady Osbaldestone

Billion Dollar Ransom by James Patterson is a fun “whodunit”. A ransom demand was given to a reclusive billionaire.  A kidnapper asking for a billion

The Story She Left Behind is a novel that melds facts and fiction.  It turns fantasy into an everyday reality.  It is a story of

Mad About Yule by Genny Carrick is a light hearted romance set during the holiday season. The troupe of moving from enemies to lovers is

Last Christmas in Paris was the book club read for December.  I had passed it over a couple of times knowing I was tired of

The 13th Gift by Joanne Huist Smith is a wonderful story that is so right this time of year. The book is not long and

Sandwich by Catherine Newman is a novel of family, hope, grief, and forgiveness.  The novel is broken down into days that the family spends in

The Little Island Bookshop by Penny Lane Parker is considered a cosy-mystery novel.  However, I felt it was more of a love story with curious

Sweet Redemption by Chris Keniston is the next installment to the Sweet family and their ranch in Texas. In each of the prior novels, each