Review of The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa

 

The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great romantic comedy! I enjoyed learning about the Brazilian culture through this book about a jilted bride that is reunited with her ex and his brother (her worst enemy) through a contest for a job. The author has great comedic timing and the reader won't be disappointed.

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Review of Abby Jimenez's The Happy Ever After Playlist

 

The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just when I thought it couldn't get better than The Friend Zone, Abby Jimenez continues to amaze me! I adore the protagonist, Sloane, from this book, and I enjoyed seeing her get the ending she deserved. Jimenez's characters will make you laugh out loud. They are quirky, yet so realistic that they reminded me of people I know. I truly loved this book!

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Review of Kate Morton's The Forgotten Garden

 

The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Yes! Another fab Kate Morton read! This one is my fave. I love the depth of her characters. I feel their emotions and the cruel circumstances fate has dealt them.

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Review of Kate Morton's The Secret Keeper

 

The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have adored every Kate Morton book I've ever read or listened to! This one is no exception. Morton spins tales that intertwine olden days and the present flawlessly! I loved this one!

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Review of Abby Jimenez's The Friend Zone (The Friend Zone #1)

The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Witty and romantic, The Friend Zone was just what the doctor ordered to get me out of a funk. Although a rom-com, this book also deals with real-world issues that make it more solid than your average run of the mill romance. I really enjoyed it!

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Review of Roselle Lim's Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop

Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop by Roselle Lim
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is just what I needed in these tumultuous times! Author, Roselle Lim, provides such vivid descriptions of Paris--the food, the art, the weather. It's like I was whisked away on a vacation with the main character! Toss in a some family drama and a little romance, and the reader has the perfect recipe for an escape from reality!

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Review of Colleen Hoover's Heart Bones

Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rarely does a book move me to tears, but this heart wrenching sweet romance did just that. Author, Colleen Hoover, takes a different approach to the cliche love story, resulting in something that makes the reader truly think. I wish I could go back and read it again for the first time!

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Review of Rochelle Weinstein's This is Not How It Ends

This Is Not How It Ends by Rochelle B. Weinstein
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A truly moving read about whirlwind love, unmet expectations, hope, and tragedy. I will say that I did not see the plot twist coming. At. All. I loved this book!

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Review of A Beginner's Guide to the Stock Market by Matthew Kratter

A Beginner's Guide to the Stock Market: Everything You Need to Start Making Money Today by Matthew R. Kratter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As a novice to stock market trading, this book truly helped me understand the ins and outs of trading. There could have been more clarification as to stock market terms, but I got the gist and have put some of the ideas into practice.

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Review of Pema Chodron's When Things Fall Apart

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chödrön
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is everything! Pema Chodron does a fabulous job in explaining how we are meant to feel our feelings, good or bad, to realize that things aren't forever, and the journey is in experiencing all aspects of life. Chodron writes in a way that truly speaks to the reader's heart.

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Review of The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Miguel Ruiz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Four Agreements is a great book for improving oneself. I especially liked the chapter on the importance of being impeccable with your word. Author, don Miguel Ruiz, helps the reader to understand how to be balanced with the four agreements. This was a great book that I really needed at this time of my life.

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Review of The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton

The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first Kate Morton book and I was blown away! I particularly love the way Morton weaves together different characters' stories and differing times of the past. This is one of the best books I've ever read!

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Review of Birdie and Jay by Ella Joy Olsen

Birdie and Jay by Ella Joy Olsen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a great listen/read about the forbidden romance between an archaeologist and a debutante. The feelings between the main characters were so raw and palpable that I couldn't help rooting for them. I truly enjoyed this one.

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Review of The Swap by Robyn Harding

The Swap by Robyn Harding
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Author, Robyn Harding, never fails to deliver a great and unpredictable story! What could possibly go wrong during a night of recreational drug use between two couples? Especially when a young, jealous girl is fixated on one of the players? This is a great, twisty, novel, reinforcing why Robyn Harding's books are always a "go-to" for me.

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Review of The Day Lincoln Lost by Charles Rosenberg

The Day Lincoln Lost by Charles Rosenberg
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a unique take on Abraham Lincoln's life at the time of the impending Civil War. I found the characters to be quirky and the story interesting.

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Review of Stranger in the Lake by Kimberly Belle

Stranger in the Lake by Kimberly Belle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A brand new marriage. A secluded lake home. A dead body washed up under a dock. A husband who takes off, leaving his new bride to deal with the aftermath. All of these elements combine to form a masterpiece story rife with secrets and betrayal. Readers of psychological thrillers should definitely partake of this one!

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Review of Karen McQuestion's The Moonlight Child

The Moonlight Child by Karen McQuestion
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! Such a great book that is very relevant in these times of trafficking. Author, Karen McQuestion, really vetted out these characters, making them realistic and with the good guys being quite endearing and the bad ones really getting under the reader's skin! This book is definitely a winner!

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Review of Susan Mallery's The Friendship List

The Friendship List by Susan Mallery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a treasure! Friendship turns to love in this novel that was both witty and hilarious, as well as steamy! The author had me in stitches at times. This was a great read and has sealed the deal in my becoming a true Susan Mallery fan.

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Review of The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus by Jaime Jo Wright

The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus by Jaime Jo Wright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I've never read a Jaime Jo Wright book that I didn't love! This book is no exception. Wright has a way of harnessing words, making them haunting, visual, and inspirational. I think this one if my favorite, yet!

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Review of Aimie K. Runyan's Across the Winding River

Across the Winding River by Aimie K. Runyan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book sucked me in to a fabulous story of war and love. Runyan's writing is as timeless as this story is. Her novels are always packed with lovable characters and her portrayal of historical times is entertaining and intriguing. I have not read a book by Aimie K. Runyan that I didn't love!

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Review of Kelly Harms' The Bright Side of Going Dark

The Bright Side of Going Dark by Kelly Harms
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved, loved, loved it! This is a funny and lighthearted read with quirky characters I just adored. This book delicately deals with the issues of attempted suicide and internet addiction and provides the reader with hope and inspiration that tough times do pass. This book is a winner!

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Review of The Zen of Listening: Mindful Communication in the Age of Distraction by Rebecca Shafir

The Zen of Listening: Mindful Communication in the Age of Distraction by Rebecca Z. Shafir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great self-help book to help those who have problems with listening and remembering information. I especially loved the meditation suggestions which have changed my life!

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Review of Jennifer Hillier's Little Secrets

Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first novel by author Jennifer Hillier, but it won't be my last! I loved this fabulously woven story of a woman whose young son is stolen, and whose husband has committed the ultimate betrayal. I give this novel an A++.

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Review of Hank Phillippi Ryan's The First to Lie

The First to Lie by Hank Phillippi Ryan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Superb! Wow, this novel has the twists and turns of a carnival ride! I loved it! The author has created fantastically deep and intriguing characters. Readers will be blown away!

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Review of Sonja Yoerg's Stories We Never Told

Stories We Never Told by Sonja Yoerg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! This is a psychological thriller that will make your heart skip beats! I've read other books by Sonja Yoerg but this one is entirely different. I love an author who can cross genre lines and do it in a divine manner! Readers will love this story about a psycho ex boyfriend with a twisted agenda!

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Review of Sonali Dev's Recipe for Persuasion

Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great and first-class read by new-to-me author, Sonali Dev! Dev entertainingly brings us the story of an ex-couple who are reunited on the set of a cooking show. Humorous antics follow, as one can imagine! I will definitely be reading more from this author!

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Review of The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Helen Hoang is my new favorite author! I have loved both of her books that I have read. Hoang knows how to weave a fantastic love story about characters who are realistically flawed.

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Review of Ghosts of Harvard by Francesca Serritella

Ghosts of Harvard by Francesca Serritella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fabulous book that you MUST read! A tantalizing story about a sister investigating the last days of her brother's life, it keeps the reader intrigued throughout. I can't wait to read more by this author!

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Review of D.J. Palmer's The New Husband

The New Husband by D.J. Palmer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Be careful who you date! This book made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up! A truly great read about a family terrorized by a psychopath. I loved it!

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Review of Jamie Raintree's Perfectly Undone

Perfectly Undone by Jamie Raintree
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A tender read about learning to overcome grief while dealing with the loss of a relationship. Author, Jamie Raintree, knows how to pull at the heartstrings.

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Review of Amy E. Reichert's The Simplicity of Cider

The Simplicity of Cider by Amy E. Reichert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I truly enjoyed this book with its wonderfully captivating characters. Sanna Lund's dry sense of humor reminded me of my own, and I loved seeing her soften. This is a great book about family and falling in love.

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Review of Stephen R. Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my gosh, how this book has already changed my life and the way I think! Everyone should read this. Especially helpful was the topic of having and keeping boundaries.

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Review of Lisa Jewell's The Family Upstairs

The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Family Upstairs is a highly entertaining and creepy read. Author, Lisa Jewell, has fast become a favorite author of mine.

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Review of Greer Hendricks' You Are Not Alone

You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a thrilling thriller about "friendships" gone wrong. The old adage is true...keep your friends close, and your enemies even closer! Author, Greer Hendricks, does not disappoint!

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Review of The Bride Test by Helen Hoang

The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a fun, witty, and humorous read! Author, Helen Hoang, gently delves into the relationship between an autistic man and the Vietnamese woman his mother has decided he should marry. Oh, the mishaps that ensue! This book was a pleasure to read!

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Review of As Bright As Heaven by Susan Meissner

As Bright as Heaven by Susan Meissner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As Bright As Heaven is such a great book that eerily mirrors these times in which we find ourselves. Meissner's characters are solid and tugged at my heartstrings. This book made me cry but also gave me such hope. I thank the author for writing such a beautiful book about a family who overcomes tragedy.

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Review of In An Instant by Suzanne Redfearn

In An Instant by Suzanne Redfearn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was amazing! Told from a unique perspective, I could not put it down until the very end! Redfearn weaves a tragic tale, indeed!

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Review of The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda

The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a creepy read about murder and greed! I truly enjoyed it and can't wait to read more from this author!

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Review of I Know How This Ends by Amy Impellizzeri

I Know How This Ends by Amy Impellizzeri
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an amazing and unique book! This book had incredible characters with an unusual story line that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout! This one gave me all the feels!

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Review of The Wedding War by Liz Talley

The Wedding War by Liz Talley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fun and witty read! Talley does an exceptional job detailing a friendship gone wrong. Two ex best friends must come together for the nuptials of their children. Chaos ensues and the reader will find themselves giggling uncontrollably at the characters' antics! I hadn't read anything by the author prior to this one, but she is definitely a new favorite!

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Review of Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune by Roselle Lim

Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune by Roselle Lim
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a cute read, and desperately needed in these dire times! The protagonist was sweet and quirky, and I loved every moment of reading this book!

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Review of Chickening IN:From Fear to Courageous Faith, 8 Pillars of Transformation by JJ Gutierrez

Chickening IN: From Fear to Courageous Faith, 8 Pillars of Transformation by JJ Gutierrez
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fabulous book for times such as these. And...for any time really! Chickening IN helped me to see areas where I have let fear hold me back, and directed me to Bible truths for overcoming these fears. Gutierrez is a personable narrator and this book is a gem!

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Review of The Wives by Tarryn Fisher

The Wives by Tarryn Fisher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! This book had many twists and turns that left me on the edge of my seat. The ending was completely unexpected! I had never read a Tarryn Fisher book before, but now I see why all the hype over her!

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Review of The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason

The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book taught me so much about improving my finances! I wish I had known these things 20 years ago. This book deals with finances in metaphors that are easy to understand and follow. Loved it!

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Review of Ryder Carroll's The Bullet Journal Method: Track the Past, Order the Present, Design the Future

The Bullet Journal Method: Track the Past, Order the Present, Design the Future by Ryder Carroll
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amazing!

This book and the BuJo system are life changing! This system keeps one ultra organized! You need this in your life!

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Review of Stuart James' Apartment 6

Apartment Six by Stuart James
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am always entertained and creeped out by the situations author, Stuart James', characters find themselves enmeshed in. This was a fabulously suspenseful novel that left me wondering what would happen next. Loved it!

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Review of Kathryn Knight's Haunted Souls

Haunted Souls by Kathryn Knight
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great paranormal fiction book with a sexy twist! I really enjoyed this one as it had romance as well as a creepy factor.

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Review of Tess Thompson's Blue Ink

Blue Ink by Tess Thompson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I kid you not...every book I read by author, Tess Thompson, is just as good, or better than the last! I have read many of her books and have not once been disappointed! Blue Ink is a great book about family, love, and dealing with the difficult circumstances that life thrusts at you.

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