Willow is heartbreaking and brilliant and not an easy book to read. But definitely worth the effort. Book two in the critically acclaimed Metcalfes series tells the story of Willow Metcalfe, a trafficking aftercare specialist working at a camp in Nigeria. When her compound is attacked by terrorists, Willow and some of the victims she’d … Continue reading Willow, by Ronie Kendig
The Sweet Life was my first book by Susan Woods Fisher, but won’t be my last. This might just be the perfect beach read. The basic premise of the book is this: broken engagement. Bride goes on honeymoon to a small town on Cape Cod with her mom. Mom buys a rundown ice cream shop … Continue reading The Sweet Life by Susan Woods Fisher
Searching for My Daughter is astonishingly moving. This book shattered my heart and filled it to overflowing, all within one story. Three stories of extraordinary courage intertwine in the run up, horror of, and chaotic aftermath of World War II. The story begins with Miriam Kaufmann, freshly released from Auschwitz. Miriam walked a long way … Continue reading Searching For My Daughter by Liz Trenow
What Matters Most is the latest in a wonderful collection of standalone stories, all set on Nantucket Island. Emma has dragged herself through life ever since her soldier husband Cam was shot and killed in action. Their son CJ is all that keeps her going, personal dreams now set aside. Jamie is a man on … Continue reading What Matters Most by Courtney Walsh
Toni Shiloh’s excellent Faith and Fortune series takes three, high-profile friends, and shines the light on demanding careers. The Trouble With Love Kicking off what looks to be a great series, The Trouble With Love gives us the story of Holiday Brown, a highly successful recording artist. Holiday comes from music royalty and lives in … Continue reading Faith & Fortune by Toni Shiloh