The Secret Keepers of the Old Grocery Depot, by Amanda Cox, is completely enchanting. I typically don’t overly love books without a strong romance thread, but wow, this would be the exception that proves the rule. The story is told from three points of view, covering three generations all drawn together in the present day. … Continue reading The Secret Keepers of the Old Grocery Depot
A Christmas in the Alps, by Melody Carlson, is a delightful journey of self-discovery, family secrets and romance. The story begins in the USA but after finding a long lost letter from her deceased grandmother, Simone Winthrop finds herself on a flight to Paris. From there, Simone begins to look for whatever her grandma meant … Continue reading A Christmas in the Alps
A Midnight Dance by Joanna Davidson Politano is breathtaking. This story takes you to the very early London ballet world, to the very onset of dancers using pointe shoes. Before her life was ruined in an horrific fire, Ella Blythe’s mother was a famous ballerina. After that, Ella trained in secret with her mother. She … Continue reading A Midnight Dance
by Tari Faris Since You’ve Been Gone, oh glory. This is a wonderful book. As an aspiring novelist, I read a LOT. The books that I love the most are the ones that pull me in and make me care. The lovely town of Heritage is playing host to two former residents. Failed business owner … Continue reading Since You’ve Been Gone
Beyond the Tides charmed me from the opening page. This is my first time reading anything by Liz Johnson, but it won’t be the last. This book is the start of a new series and I’ll be watching for the rest as they release. The story is set on Prince Edward Island and centered around … Continue reading Beyond the Tides by Liz Johnson