Review: Funny Story by Emily Henry

Emily Henry always excels when writing romance, but the family dynamics in Funny Story just resonated with me. Funny Story by Emily Henry Genre: Contemporary Romance Publication Date: April 23rd, 2024 Story Rating: 5 stars ARC from Netgalley & PRH Audio A shimmering, joyful new novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing...

Review: The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins

Rachel Hawkins best offering since The Wife Upstairs. The Heiress by Rachel HawkinsNarrated by: Dan Bittner, Eliza Foss, John Pirhalla, Patti MurinGenre: Mystery, ThrillerPublication Date: January 9th, 2024ARC and ALC from NetgalleyRating: 4 starsNarration Review: 4 stars When Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore dies, she’s not only North Carolina’s richest woman, she’s also its...

Review: Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey

Solid start, but in the end, it fell a bit flat for me. Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey Genre: Contemporary Romance Publication Date: October 3rd, 2023 Story Rating: 2 stars Narration Rating: 3 stars ARC from Netgalley A sexy, hilarious standalone holiday rom-com about the adult children of two former rock stars who team...

Spotlight: The Bad Ones by Melissa Albert

Today on the blog, I'm featuring The Bad Ones by Melissa Albert. This is the latest release from The Hazel Wood author, and while that series may have some light horror vibes, this one jumps right into the genre. The tone of this book reminds me of a cross between The Wicker King and Carrie. If either of...

Review: Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday

Rory and Mike have been together from the moment they met. They just don't know it. Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday Genre: Contemporary Romance Publication Date: January 30th, 2024 ARC and ALC from Netgalley Story Rating: 4 stars Narration Rating: 5 stars A charming and heartfelt romance about a woman who comes face to face...

Review: The School Reunion by Shalini Boland

This book took a turn I wasn't expecting, and my interest just plummeted. The School Reunion by Shalini BolandGenre: Mystery, ThrillerPublication Date: January 16th, 2024ARC from NetgalleyRating: DNF From the bestselling author of The Secret Mother , a chilling tale about revisiting the past—and digging up secrets you’d rather forget. The invitation to her school...

Five 2023 Releases I Want to Read in 2024

This list is a testament to how lackluster my reading life was for 2023. It wasn't that I didn't read any good books. I just didn't make the time to read. And it meant I missed out some new releases from some of my favorite authors. Here are some 2023 releases that I am appalled...

Audiobook Review | Witches Get Stuff Done by Molly Harper

Molly Harper adds a solid read to one of my new favorite genres - Cozy Paranormal Romance. I can’t wait to read more from the Starfall Point series! Witches Get Stuff Done by Molly Harper Starfall Point #1 Genre: Romance, Paranormal Publication Date: September 5th, 2023 ARC from Netgalley Story Rating: 4 Stars Narration Rating:...

ARC Review | Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins

Reckless Girls by Rachel HawkinsNarrated by: Barrie KreinikGenre: Mystery, ThrillerPublication Date: January 3rd, 2022ARC from St. Martin's PressALC from MacMillan Audio When Lux McAllister and her boyfriend, Nico, are hired to sail two women to a remote island in the South Pacific, it seems like the opportunity of a lifetime. Stuck in a dead-end job...

ARC Review | Dear Child by Romy Hausmann

Dear Child by Romy Hausmann Genre: Mystery, Thriller Publication Date: October 6th, 2020 ARC from the publisher "A woman held captive finally escapes—but can she ever really get away? Gone Girl meets Room in this page-turning, #1 internationally bestselling thriller from one of Germany’s hottest new talents “Chilling, original and mesmerizing.” —David Baldacci Publishers Weekly Top 10 Mysteries &...