Just a stay-at-home mother of four writing about books, parenting, and life in general. I hope you enjoy the ride.
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…
Ruins by Amy Taylor is a Greek tragedy set in modern times in Greece. What starts as a summer in Greece ends in a couple on the brink. This book is a slow-burning tale that starts about a couple on a dream summer vacation, then turns into a nightmare. Ruins…
L.A. Women by Ella Berman tells a complex story of Lane and Gala, who have a complicated friendship in the 1960s and struggle through life. L.A. Women had me sucked in from the first chapter. I needed to know what happened to Gala and why Lane and her friendship was…
The Romcom Remake by Jen Atkinson is a closed-door romance, opposites attract, and sports romance that fills your heart with 2000s nostalgia. The Romcom Remake is a super sweet sports romance book that I think everyone will enjoy. I loved reading this book because of all the nostalgia vibes and…
Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-Stein tells the story of two sisters who sacrifice to get one of them to the Olympics for soccer. When I first got approved to read Spectacular Things, I was so excited because I love any book that focuses on the relationship between sisters. BUT this…
Home Safe by Tracy Baack is a sports romance book with no spice but a lot of love. This book will leave you feeling good and hopeful. Sometimes I come across a book that is so good I can’t wait to share it with you. I finished Home Safe and…
Summer on Lilac Island by Lindsay MacMillan is a story about three generations of women who find forgiveness, hope, and love over one summer. Summer in Lilac Island is a book I listened to, and I really enjoyed it. Set in a small island with a no-car rule, three generations…
Sunny Side Up by Katie Sturino is a book about a woman in her thirties who finds her confidence, humor, and love after divorce. If you are looking for a funny and feel-good book to help with your self-confidence, then you NEED to check out Sunny Side Up by Katie…
The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly is a story about two sisters during WWII and the challenges they faced. Picture Martha’s Vineyard during WWII, it’s a training ground for D-Day. But it is also home to many Americans who were struggling to survive. The Martha’s…