Reviews by DeAnn A. (Denver, CO)

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The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes
The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes
by Chanel Cleeton
A Book Connects Three Women (3/4/2025)
Chanel Cleeton is one of my favorite authors! Her writing always draws me in, and I enjoy her characters and historical settings.

Three strong women live in different times, all connected by a book. The modern-day story features Londoner Margo. Her latest job is to find a …more
Songs of Summer
Songs of Summer
by Jane L. Rosen
Summer Music Galore (2/3/2025)
This one has many of my favorite elements: a summer setting, romance, family, and weddings. Bonus points for Fire Island—now I want to visit!

Maggie Mae Wheeler (yes, she's named after the Rod Stewart song) is 30 and has a marriage proposal pending from her long-time best …more
One Death at a Time
One Death at a Time
by Abbi Waxman
Hollywood Nostalgia Murder Mystery (12/26/2024)
Waxman has created a compelling murder mystery featuring a whole bevy of memorable characters in Hollywood. While this one is set in modern times, it has an old Hollywood nostalgic and glamorous feel. There are writers, producers, movie remakes, intrigue, legal cases, fast …more
The House on Biscayne Bay
The House on Biscayne Bay
by Chanel Cleeton
Gothic Florida Mystery (1/15/2024)
Filled with a gothic atmosphere and a mystery to unravel, this one has two storylines that flow easily, keeping my interest throughout the book.

A gorgeous Florida mansion, Marbrisa, takes center stage. The house seems to be cursed or haunted, or maybe both! Peacocks and …more
All You Have to Do Is Call
All You Have to Do Is Call
by Kerri Maher
Call for help (7/9/2023)
Sometimes women need a little help. In early 1970s Chicago, they could call on the Jane Collective to help with a safe abortion. The health organization had an elaborate system of women helping women without judgment. These women were all unique with different motivations …more
The Little Italian Hotel
The Little Italian Hotel: A Novel
by Phaedra Patrick
Pack your bags! (4/23/2023)
This novel was a fun armchair travel adventure to Italy with a realistic view of relationship dynamics. I enjoyed meeting these characters and this author is a winner for me.

Ginny Splinter thinks she has a great marriage, and she frequently gives advice through her radio …more
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise
by Colleen Oakley
Unlikely Pair (11/12/2022)
This delightful tale features an entirely capable 80-year-old woman (until she falls) and a 21-year-old young woman, forced together to help each other out. Louise needs someone to drive her to appointments while she recovers from her injury and Tanner needs a job and a …more
How to Find Your Way Home
How to Find Your Way Home
by Katy Regan
Where is Home? (11/7/2021)
Featuring a homeless man who finds his way home, this story really resonated with me. This book shows the power of love and family and explores just what home means to people. I enjoyed the dual timeline (past/current) in this one and the ending was really powerful. This …more
A Million Things
A Million Things
by Emily Spurr
Emotional Debut Story (6/9/2021)
This book really snuck up on me and then proceeded to rip my heart out. It has been a while since I had to stop reading because of the tears pouring down my face.

Rae is a precocious ten-year-old and loves her trusty dog Splinter. Her nosy older neighbor Lettie cries out …more
The Girl in White Gloves
The Girl in White Gloves: A Novel of Grace Kelly
by Kerri Maher
The Real Grace Kelly (12/4/2019)
I thought I knew the story of Grace Kelly, but according to this fictionalized tale of her life, I didn't really know much about her. I thought she was a glamorous film star who became the beloved Princess, but this book does not read like that and is probably closer to the …more
The Last Romantics
The Last Romantics
by Tara Conklin
Character-Driven Family Saga (12/28/2018)
This book was beautifully written, with realistic and flawed characters. This sweeping novel covers a family of four siblings through challenging childhoods and through the realities of adulthood. We get to know Fiona, Renee, Caroline, and Joe. We follow the Skinners …more
The Last Year of the War
The Last Year of the War
by Susan Meissner
Stellar Historical Fiction (11/30/2018)
I simply loved this book and the characters that Susan Meissner brings to life, by the end of the book they felt like old friends. The historical research is evident but seamlessly woven into a very realistic story. There are broad themes of friendship, love, identity, …more
Sold on a Monday
Sold on a Monday
by Kristina McMorris
Heartbreaking yet Inspiring Story (8/8/2018)
Kristina McMorris focuses this Depression-era story on two aspiring journalists, both trying to make their way up in the newspaper world. We have Ellis, who snaps a picture of two children with the "2 Children for Sale" sign that propels his career ahead. The other …more
A Place for Us
A Place for Us
by Fatima Farheen Mirza
Lyrical and Character-Driven Novel (4/4/2018)
10 stars to this stunning debut novel from Fatima Farheen Mirza. I fell in love with this family, each and every character. The story centers around the Muslim Indian American family, Layla and Rafiq as parents and the three siblings: Hadia, Huda, and Amar. Mirza's writing …more
Only Child
Only Child
by Rhiannon Navin
Zach to the Rescue (1/18/2018)
I thought this book was amazing. While the topic of school shootings is never a pleasant one, Rhiannon Navin does an amazing job with this difficult subject. There are so many facets to this – parents of the slain school children, siblings, grief, the pursuit of justice, …more
Force of Nature
Force of Nature: Aaron Falk Mystery #2
by Jane Harper
Mystery in Australian Mountains (10/14/2017)
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the return of Aaron Falk. I feel like this character is so complex and we learn a bit more about him in each book. Harper does a great job of putting the reader into the setting of each book. This time, it's in rugged mountain terrain, the …more
I See You
I See You
by Clare Mackintosh
Spine-Tingling Thriller (11/9/2016)
Clare Mackintosh is a talented writer. I read and enjoyed her first book "I Let You Go" and I must say this second book of hers is amazing! I found her characters to be very believable and the plot was scarily real. I enjoyed how the action shifted between the main …more
Since She Went Away
Since She Went Away
by David Bell
Page-Turning Suspense (6/13/2016)
I was completely drawn in to "Since She Went Away" staying up late several nights to read it. I found the story to be very believable (unlike some suspense novels). I especially thought the portrayal of Detective Poole was well done. She had good police skills and was …more
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