“Land was something that anchored a person, gave one a life. The idea of it, finding a good life and a place to belong, seduced her as nothing ever had.” – Four Winds, Kristin Hannah Oh, friends. I’m so glad I chose this for #mommaleighellensbookclub February pick. This devastating story made ache, but it left […]

“and thine ears shall hear a word behind thee saying ‘This is the way, walk ye in it.” – A Dance In Donegal What a perfect book to read for St Patty’s Day! I was able to enjoy this with a full plate of corned beef and cabbage on my lap, so I was fully […]

The Stills: SYNOPSIS The Stills is the third in Jess Montgomery’s exquisitely written Kinship series, The Stills is a triumph of storytelling by an extraordinary new talent in crime fiction… Ohio, 1927: Moonshining is a way of life in rural Bronwyn County, and even the otherwise upstanding Sheriff Lily Ross has been known to turn a blind […]

Beauty Among Ruins is a historical romance novel out January 12, 2021. Historical fiction is ALWAYS my go to genre. I love that it helps me escape to another time and place. We get to travel through pages! And meet new friends. Beauty Among Ruins was absolutely lovely! It has all the elements I love […]

Rebel Daughter is and #ownvoice authored book inspired by an inscription on a 2,000 year old gravestone that is the earliest evidence of Jewish captives brought to Italy.  On the epitaph, the husband begs the living to take care of the remains of his beloved wife.  This sets the tone not only for romance, but […]

Dearest Josephine held the perfect mix of longing, love, and romance for my historical fiction loving heart. “We’re all living some messed up coming of age story. Whether we’re thirteen or sixty, we’re all trying to figure out who we are and where we fit in.” thoughts I adored this unique dual timeline story filled […]

Why yes, sometimes I do choose books for their covers. But look at this cover for The Heiress? It’s stunning! Also, I’m obsessed with anything Jane Austen so when I found out this book is based on the minor character of Anne de Bourgh, Mr. Darcy’s childhood betrothal partner he knew long before Elizabeth Bennet […]

TLC Book Tours is celebrating the tour for A CHILD LOST by Michelle Cox with a giveaway for a $100 Amazon gift card! Head over to TLC Book Tours Instagram page for details.  Synopsis A CHILD LOST is the latest in the Henrietta and Inspector Howard series. You can even listen to the whole series on audio!  […]

If you are curious about the love story of Nora Barnacle and James Joyce, this book may be for you. It is a no holds barred and interesting look into their lives.  Irish Novelist Naula O’Connor does a realistic job reimagining the intense + unique relationship.  While fiction, Nora reads like a memoir. It even […]

Oh friends. Angel of Greenwood grabbed my heart and wouldn’t let go. Reminiscent of The Invincible Summer of Juniper Jones this book is centered in a tragic historical event but is also about love + hope.This YA historical fiction novel depicts the life of two teens prior to and during the Greenwood Massacre of 1921. […]