Calla Fletcher was born in Alaska but her mother moved them back to Toronto when she was two-years old, leaving her bush pilot father, Wren Fletcher, and the rugged life behind. Calla is now 26-years old and has not seen him since and hasn’t talked to him in years. When she receives a phone call… Continue reading The Simple Wild by K. A. Tucker ★★★★
Princess Lenora Celeste Beatrice Arabella Pembrook had an unusual childhood. She was raised to be a Queen—the first Queen of Wessco. It’s a big deal. When she’s crowned at just nineteen, the beautiful young monarch is prepared to rule. She’s charming, clever, confident and cunning. What she isn’t…is married. It’s… Continue reading Cover Reveal: Royally Yours by Emma Chase
Reality TV Producer Jordan Carpenter is pursuing a lead for her new concept show, Jilted. Firefighter Luke Elliott has been to the altar three times and walked away at the last moment. When Jordan shows up in Lucky Hollow, Montana to convince him to be the first star, all he sees is a fast-talking city… Continue reading Ready to Run by Lauren Layne ★★★ (I Do, I Don’t #1)
I don't know what I was expecting when I decided to read this story since I relied on friends' recommendations. I knew it was about Stalin's deportation of Lithuanians in 1939, which in itself was an aspect of world history I hadn't known. Nothing could have prepared me for the reality of that action, told… Continue reading Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys ★★★★★
This a Sunday feature here where we discuss specific topics related to books and the blogosphere. Let’s talk audiobooks! My history with listening to books began when I was about seven-years-old. My parents bought me a vinyl record of Greyfriars Bobby, a true story of a Skye terrier in Edinburgh. I listened to… Continue reading Something to Talk About
Saturdays at the Café is a weekly feature hosted here to talk about and discuss the books I’ve discovered during the past week, added to my shelf and am excited about reading. They may be new/scheduled releases I’ve seen on NetGalley, at the library, or from publishers or they may be older titles my friends have reviewed… Continue reading Saturdays at the Café
Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics This is a bit more than the story of the 1936 Olympic crew challenge by the team from the University of Washington. Using one of the crew members as the focus, it combines his personal experience against the backdrop of the… Continue reading The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown ★★★★★
The beginning of any love story starts with the meet. I’ve known Garrett Hollis since before I can remember, and I’ve loved him just as long. I loved him while he loved someone else. I loved him when he had a baby with her. I loved him when she left him. The greatest of… Continue reading Coming Soon! All My Life by Prescott Lane
Those who know me well understand my most favorite series is In Death by J. D. Robb. Troubleshooters is a very close second. After a very lengthy hiatus, Brockmann returned to the series last year with gusto! Navy SEAL Lieutenant Peter (Grunge) Greene is a formidable BUD/S instructor, tough and is up to any… Continue reading Some Kind of Hero by Suzanne Brockmann ★★★★1/2 (Troubleshooters #17)
I’ve loved McCarty’s Highland Guard series so when I saw this debut into a new genre, I didn’t think twice. And, she didn’t disappoint! SEAL Team Nine’s Retiarius Platoon goes on a covert, unsanctioned mission into Siberia, Russia and realizes too late that they’ve been set up. The survivors “go dark” and scatter until… Continue reading Going Dark by Monica McCarty ★★★★ (The Lost Platoon #1)
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