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Force of Nature
Force of Nature: Aaron Falk Mystery #2
by Jane Harper
Force of Nature by Jane Harper (10/30/2017)
This second book in the Aaron Falk series is as good as the first, The Dry. This time there are 5 women who are on a team building hike put on by Executive Adventures. One of the women does not make it back, so in comes Aaron Falk to investigate. Great storylines, intrigue …more
Seven Days of Us
Seven Days of Us: A Novel
by Francesca Hornak
Seven Days of Us (5/17/2017)
Oh my, I loved this book. I come from a large family and to be able to spend time as a family is unfathomable! I can only imagine what the Birches survived! Since the family is going to have Christmas together, really together now that Olivia has come home because she has …more
The Book of Summer
The Book of Summer
by Michelle Gable
Book of Summer - by Michelle Gable (3/22/2017)
I received this book through BookBrowse, an ARC. I am so glad I got this book. It’s so good! It is about a house, Cliff House, that is slowly eroding into the sea on Nantucket. The house has been in Bess Codman’s family for eons. This book is fascinating as it has a “Book …more
The Fifth Petal
The Fifth Petal: A Novel
by Brunonia Barry
The Fifth Petal (2/24/2017)
I read the Lace Reader the first book in this series a while ago. I loved it and it is so fun to have characters in the first book also be in the 2nd book. It took a bit to reintroduce myself to the characters. So we have modern day Salem and the Salem of old when three …more
Mercies in Disguise
Mercies in Disguise: A Story of Hope, a Family's Genetic Destiny, and the Science That Rescued Them
by Gina Kolata
Mercies in Disguise by Gina Kolata (12/23/2016)
Th Baxley family has a history of a neurological disease similar to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Having lost a grandfather and now a father to this peculiar disease, two brothers who are doctors are looking for a reason for the disease and a possible cure. Other …more
Frank & Ava
Frank & Ava: In Love and War
by John Brady
Frank & Ava: In Love and War by John Brady (8/19/2015)
This was interesting in that I got to learn some of the backstory of Hollywood in the 50's & 60's. That said, Frank & Ava's story is so sad. They got together, causing quite a scandal. The divorces, affairs, parties, self-indulgence, and living in excess was fun to …more
A Good Family
A Good Family
by Erik Fassnacht
A Good Family by ERik Fassnacht (5/26/2015)
This book tells the story of a modern dysfunctional family, the Brunsons. Each of the family members has their own demons/issues, and how this family copes with life is probably closer to real life than we'd like to believe. It was good, had a few humorous parts, but it was …more
Between the Tides
Between the Tides
by Susannah Marren
Between the Tides by Susannah Marren (4/8/2015)
Lainie thought she had it all. A successful husband, four children, and life in the Big Apple. Charles announces they are moving to Elliot, NJ. Lainie is not happy, and feels suffocated in her new surroundings. Then she reconnects with her arch enemy and they become friends, …more
The Well
The Well
by Catherine Chanter
The Well by Catherine Chanter (2/11/2015)
This book is set in England. Mark and Ruth flee to the Well after a scandal to renew their marriage and let the dust settle. That year England had a severe drought, and the only place that receives rain is at the Well. As the drought continues they begin to get notoriety …more
A Fireproof Home for the Bride
A Fireproof Home for the Bride
by Amy Scheibe
A Fireproof Home for a Bride by Amy Schiebe (1/14/2015)
Wow, I actually grew up in southern Minnesota, and was born in the late 50's, so this really resonated with me. I was surprised about the KKK being alive and well in the area. I liked reading about the 50's, and her take on racism and immigration. Great book!
The City
The City
by Dean Koontz
The City!! (10/20/2014)
I absolutely loved this book. Dean Koontz hit it out of the park with this one. Jonah Kirk a child growing up in "the city". He has an amazing talent on the piano. His grandfather is a huge influence on him, and encourages him to hone his skill. He meets Pearl, who shadows …more
Her
Her
by Harriet Lane
Her (5/22/2014)
This was a very not put down able book! There are two women who become friends, Emma & Nina. One is from a privileged life, the other is not. One has a total agenda of revenge, the other is clueless. It is interesting as you read each chapter from Nina or Emma's …more
The House We Grew Up In
The House We Grew Up In
by Lisa Jewell
Oh What A Jewell! (3/13/2014)
I received this book as an early reviewer, and I have never read anything by this author before. I will now! We meet a family who is perfect, a husband and wife who love each other, and four children, two girls and twin boys. The Bird family love Easter, and really do it up …more
The House We Grew Up In
The House We Grew Up In
by Lisa Jewell
Oh What a Jewell! (3/13/2014)
I received this book as an early reviewer, and I have never read anything by this author before. I will now! We meet a family who is perfect, a husband and wife who love each other, and four children, two girls and twin boys. The Bird family love Easter, and really do it up …more
Through the Evil Days
Through the Evil Days: A Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mystery
by Julia Spencer-Fleming
Through the Evil Days by Julia Spencer-Fleming (12/29/2013)
This book is the 8th in the Clare and Russ series. I have not read any of the previous novels, but intend to give it a try. Clare is a priest who is pregnant, her husband Russ is the Police Chief of Miller-Kill. Because of the timing of the baby, Clare has a week to resign …more
Safe with Me
Safe with Me
by Amy Hatvany
Safe With Me by Amy Hatvany (12/29/2013)
I received this book as an ARC from the publisher through Bookbrowse. I have not read any of Amy’s books before, but intend to find them now! The first part of the book is difficult to read as you get to know Hannah who lost her daughter in an accident. She is trying to …more
Three Things You Need to Know About Rockets
Three Things You Need to Know About Rockets: A Memoir
by Jessica A. Fox
3 Things You Need to Know About Rockets (9/26/2013)
I liked this book mostly. It started out slow but the synopsis kept me reading, & I'm glad I did. I received this ARC book in lieu of a review. This memoir about Jessica Fox has her quitting her job at NASA to spend a month on holiday working in a book store in Scotland. …more
Through the Evil Days
Through the Evil Days: A Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mystery
by Julia Spencer-Fleming
Not too cold! (9/12/2013)
This is not just another mystery by Julia Spencer-Fleming! Priest Clare Fergusson and Police Chief Russ van Alstyne have finally married, as Clare is pregnant. They are called out in the middle of the night to an arson call, that quickly becomes a murder scene. Add the cold, …more
Three Things You Need to Know About Rockets
Three Things You Need to Know About Rockets: A Memoir
by Jessica A. Fox
Not About Rockets (6/12/2013)
I guess the first thing about the book is that it is not about rockets. Jessica A. Fox worked at NASA and then Hollywood and was lost & fed up with her life. She Googles used bookshops in Scotland and finds the Bookshop in Wigtown. She calls the owner Euan. Life in …more
The Good Luck Girls of Shipwreck Lane
The Good Luck Girls of Shipwreck Lane
by Kelly Harms
Great beach read! (5/15/2013)
What fun, two women from the same town, and the same name Janey and Nean Brown both win a dream home in Maine. When both women show up to collect their winning home things get very interesting & funny. A great beach read to add to your beach bag this summer.
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