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Husbands & Lovers by Beatriz Williams
5.0
Book #84 read in 2024
I enthusiastically recommend this book to anyone who loves family drama set in two timelines. In the present day, we meet Mallory, whose son faces a health crisis and needs a new kidney, but his father doesn't know he exists. Mallory never told Monk that he had a child, and there's a reason why. Trying to find a donor for her son means she needs to dig into her mother's adoption to find her birth family and, hopefully, a match. This leads to 1951 when we Meet Hannah. She takes us on a ride of intrigue as she navigates a revolution with two different men.
How do these timelines tie together? Will Mallory finally tell Monk about his son? Will she share why she never told him in the first place? I could not put this down! Such a great read!
Thank you to the publisher for the complimentary ebook.
I enthusiastically recommend this book to anyone who loves family drama set in two timelines. In the present day, we meet Mallory, whose son faces a health crisis and needs a new kidney, but his father doesn't know he exists. Mallory never told Monk that he had a child, and there's a reason why. Trying to find a donor for her son means she needs to dig into her mother's adoption to find her birth family and, hopefully, a match. This leads to 1951 when we Meet Hannah. She takes us on a ride of intrigue as she navigates a revolution with two different men.
How do these timelines tie together? Will Mallory finally tell Monk about his son? Will she share why she never told him in the first place? I could not put this down! Such a great read!
Thank you to the publisher for the complimentary ebook.
Swiped by L.M. Chilton
4.5
Book #83 read in 2024
I probably chuckled more through this book than I was supposed to. It is a murder book, after all. Gwen tries a dating app to revive her love life, but when everyone she dates turns up dead, she becomes murder suspect number one. This should be a cautionary tale about online dating, but really, it's just good fun.
Thank you to the publisher for the complimentary ebook.
I probably chuckled more through this book than I was supposed to. It is a murder book, after all. Gwen tries a dating app to revive her love life, but when everyone she dates turns up dead, she becomes murder suspect number one. This should be a cautionary tale about online dating, but really, it's just good fun.
Thank you to the publisher for the complimentary ebook.
After You've Gone by Margot Hunt
3.25
Book #82 read in 2024
I was looking for a short thriller to listen to at bedtime. This fits the bill. It was a quick read. It's an interesting story, but because it was short, it didn't feel fully developed like Hunt's other thrillers.
I was looking for a short thriller to listen to at bedtime. This fits the bill. It was a quick read. It's an interesting story, but because it was short, it didn't feel fully developed like Hunt's other thrillers.
One Last Summer by Kate Spencer
4.0
Book #81 read in 2024
If you're looking for a great summer read with witty banter, a little spice, and great friendships, this book is for you. Returning to their childhood camp for what may be their last camp reunion, this group of friends, including Clara and Mack, revisit old feelings and friendships. Some of this was predictable, but it didn't stop me from enjoying it.
Thank you to the publisher for the complimentary ebook.
If you're looking for a great summer read with witty banter, a little spice, and great friendships, this book is for you. Returning to their childhood camp for what may be their last camp reunion, this group of friends, including Clara and Mack, revisit old feelings and friendships. Some of this was predictable, but it didn't stop me from enjoying it.
Thank you to the publisher for the complimentary ebook.
Mistletoe Murders 1 by Ken Cuperus
3.5
Book #80 read in 2024
This was a full-cast audio experience similar to old radio shows. It was 6 short stories, all taking place in Mistletoe with the same cast of characters. I enjoyed it a lot!
This was a full-cast audio experience similar to old radio shows. It was 6 short stories, all taking place in Mistletoe with the same cast of characters. I enjoyed it a lot!
Attached At The Hip by Christine Riccio
5.0
Book #79 read in 2024
Billed as a cross between The Bachelor and Survivor, this was a modern, fun twist on romance. Orie thinks she's been asked to be on Survivor, but instead, she's cast in a spin-off show that is just as much a dating game as it is one of survival. And she finds out she's there with her high school crush, Remy. I loved the uniqueness of the competitions and how the "game" unfolded. This was great fun!
Thank you to the publisher for the complimentary ebook.
Billed as a cross between The Bachelor and Survivor, this was a modern, fun twist on romance. Orie thinks she's been asked to be on Survivor, but instead, she's cast in a spin-off show that is just as much a dating game as it is one of survival. And she finds out she's there with her high school crush, Remy. I loved the uniqueness of the competitions and how the "game" unfolded. This was great fun!
Thank you to the publisher for the complimentary ebook.
Payback in Death by J.D. Robb
4.75
Book #78 read in 2024
Another fantastic one in the series is when Eve and her team have to investigate a cop killer. While I figured out the whodunit pretty early, it was still a fantastic read. Gotta hand it to Susan Ericksen for her amazing narration as well!
Another fantastic one in the series is when Eve and her team have to investigate a cop killer. While I figured out the whodunit pretty early, it was still a fantastic read. Gotta hand it to Susan Ericksen for her amazing narration as well!
The Quince Project by Jessica Parra
3.5
Book #77 read in 2024
This one had a lot of humor and charm, even if the teenagers sometimes acted too old for their age and other times too young. The Disneyland vibes are strong, and so are the references to Disney, which adds to the whimsical elements of the book. Cas, trying to break into the party-planning world, misrepresents herself to a popular vlogger who then hires her to plan her quinceañera. My favorite characters were actually Cas's sister, Po, and the vlogger, Paulina, who have such a cute relationship. This was a cute, quick read that I think would be enjoyed by anyone looking for a charming escape.
Thank you to the publisher for the complimentary ebook.
This one had a lot of humor and charm, even if the teenagers sometimes acted too old for their age and other times too young. The Disneyland vibes are strong, and so are the references to Disney, which adds to the whimsical elements of the book. Cas, trying to break into the party-planning world, misrepresents herself to a popular vlogger who then hires her to plan her quinceañera. My favorite characters were actually Cas's sister, Po, and the vlogger, Paulina, who have such a cute relationship. This was a cute, quick read that I think would be enjoyed by anyone looking for a charming escape.
Thank you to the publisher for the complimentary ebook.
If You Can't Take the Heat by Michael Ruhlman
3.0
Book #76 read in 2024
I loved two things about this book: the setting, Cleveland in the 1980s, and the culinary world. This was a true depiction of the workings of a busy kitchen. However, the characters were not as easy to love. In fact, I found Theo to be a bit insufferable and Julia downright unlikable. Theo did have a great coming-of-age arc, and I ended up liking the story quite a bit overall.
Thank you to the publisher for the complimentary ebook.
I loved two things about this book: the setting, Cleveland in the 1980s, and the culinary world. This was a true depiction of the workings of a busy kitchen. However, the characters were not as easy to love. In fact, I found Theo to be a bit insufferable and Julia downright unlikable. Theo did have a great coming-of-age arc, and I ended up liking the story quite a bit overall.
Thank you to the publisher for the complimentary ebook.
The Paris Widow by Kimberly Belle
4.25
Book #75 read in 2024
I will read anything Kimberly Belle writes because I love the roller coaster ride she takes us on. This book was no exception. Drama, intrigue, suspense, and a cat-and-mouse game kept me on the edge of my seat. The one thing that turned me off was that it took place in the world of antiquities and art. For some reason, personal preference only, I find that boring. But the high intensity more than makes up for that. This one should not be missed!
Thank you to the publisher for the complimentary ebook.
I will read anything Kimberly Belle writes because I love the roller coaster ride she takes us on. This book was no exception. Drama, intrigue, suspense, and a cat-and-mouse game kept me on the edge of my seat. The one thing that turned me off was that it took place in the world of antiquities and art. For some reason, personal preference only, I find that boring. But the high intensity more than makes up for that. This one should not be missed!
Thank you to the publisher for the complimentary ebook.