Just a stay-at-home mother of four writing about books, parenting, and life in general. I hope you enjoy the ride.
The Ten Year Affair by Erin Somers is a unique story about a woman who meets a man and begins to imagine a life where they have an affair. If you are looking for a frivolous book about an affair that glorifies adultery, then this book isn’t for you. The…
Wild Hit by Mari Loyal is a closed-door sports romance with some marriage of convenience. It’s a cute love story to warm your heart. Every once in a while, I receive an ARC that I can’t put down because I’m enjoying it too much. That’s how I felt about Wild…
Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife by Marin Edwards is a murder mystery novel that will leave you guessing “who dunit?” until the very end. Do you like playing Clue or enjoy Agatha Christie novels? Then you need to get your hands on a copy of Miss Winter…
The Lafferty Girl by Rebecca Lafferty is a memoir about a girl who was abused by her father. A man who would later commit a horrible murder. This book is one of those books that’s hard to read, not because of the writing, but because of the content. Rebecca Lafferty…
Somebody’s Rose by Marla Melior is a beautifully told love story of Rose and Bud, from Bud’s point of view. He has loved her since he was 10. Every once in a while, a book comes along that just fills me with warmth. Somebody’s Rose is a touching story about…
The Austen Affair by Madeline Bell is a book about two actors who travel to the Regency Era and must work together to return to modern times. If I could sum this book up in three phrases, I would say: Jane Austen, enemies-to-lovers, and swoon-worthy scenes. The Austen Affair features…
Game Point by Meg Jones is a sports romance with a friends-to-lovers trope. You’ll enjoy Oliver and Dylan’s love story. It’s game, set, match! Last year, I read Clean Point by Meg Jones and fell in love with her writing. She can create tennis matches that are intense and you…
We Loved to Run by Stephanie Reents is a beautifully told story about a college cross-country team and the struggles they experience. This book is all about female athletes and the strength it takes to compete at a high level. Any time I read a book with complicated female dynamics,…
Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham is a pulse-pounding thriller where Claire tries to solve the mystery of her sister’s disappearance. This book is the kind of thriller that stays with you after you read it. Claire Campbell wants to figure out what happened to her sister after she disappeared…
Through an Open Window by Pamela Terry is a beautifully told story of a southern family struggling through grief and starting to see a ghost. This book, at its center, is about family. The people who love us and see us through our grief. Margaret is the mother of the…