I could hardly wait to read The Second Story Bookshop. Denise Hunter has long been an auto-read author for me. And I don’t see that changing. The book is built around Shelby, who has been the creative force behind her grandma’s bookstore. When Gram dies, Shelby inherits the store, but to her horror, she becomes … Continue reading The Second Story Bookshop, by Denise Hunter
Holly and Nick Hate Christmas is a great Christmas story to kick off 2025. Holly loses her job at the start of the holiday season. To cheer her up, her brother sets her up with a colleague for their parents big Christmas party. They don’t know that Nick is hoping to buy the family farm … Continue reading Holly and Nick Hate Christmas, by Betsy St. Amant
Canyon of Deceit is one of those stories that stays with you when you aren’t reading, and lingers when you’ve finished. This is probably one of the cleverest books I’ve read this year in terms of plot complexity. The backdrop here is the Russian mob versus the Texas Rangers and FBI. We all know the … Continue reading Canyon of Deceit, by DiAnn Mills
On a Midnight Clear is a great collection of historical romances all set around the Christmas season. The authors, Tracie Peterson, Karen Witemeyer and Misty M. Beller are a combined force to be reckoned with. If you love Christians historical romance, this is a collection you shouldn’t miss. In the first story, a struggling widow … Continue reading On a Midnight Clear, by Peterson, Witemeyer and Beller
The Bitter End Birding Society is exactly what you’d expect from an Amanda Cox novel. This story is packed full on nuance, emotional intelligence and character growth. Throw in a few shocks along the way and you’ve got a real page-turner. The story features teacher Ana Lee Watkins who has finished the school year after … Continue reading The Bitter End Birding Society, by Amanda Cox