Review: The Book Woman's Daughter

 

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek!

Description from Netgalley:

Bestselling historical fiction author Kim Michele Richardson is back with the perfect book club read following Honey Lovett, the daughter of the beloved Troublesome book woman, who must fight for her own independence with the help of the women who guide her and the books that set her free.

In the ruggedness of the beautiful Kentucky mountains, Honey Lovett has always known that the old ways can make a hard life harder. As the daughter of the famed blue-skinned, Troublesome Creek packhorse librarian, Honey and her family have been hiding from the law all her life. But when her mother and father are imprisoned, Honey realizes she must fight to stay free, or risk being sent away for good.

Picking up her mother's old packhorse library route, Honey begins to deliver books to the remote hollers of Appalachia. Honey is looking to prove that she doesn't need anyone telling her how to survive. But the route can be treacherous, and some folks aren't as keen to let a woman pave her own way.

If Honey wants to bring the freedom books provide to the families who need it most, she's going to have to fight for her place, and along the way, learn that the extraordinary women who run the hills and hollers can make all the difference in the world.

My Review: 

The Book Woman's Daughter is such a gripping emotional novel full of heart, hope, determination, and a fair share of injustice as well. I knew right away I needed to read this sequel to the powerful "The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek" that had me crying and thinking it over for days after I'd finished reading. I'm happy to saw I found the sequel just as compelling. I was certainly glad to see some familiar characters helping her along the way and was downright mad for all the horrible things she had to endure. Just like her momma she maintained her kind heart though. Which is one of my favorite things about this series. If you loved the first book as much as I did, then I definitely recommend you read The Book Woman's Daughter. 

** I received an advanced digital review copy via Netgalley. **

Fallen Peaks Preorder and Review of A Very Mountain Man Halloween

 

This holiday season, Shaw Hart is releasing a series of contemporary romances featuring five mountain men! Check out the FALLEN PEAK series and pre-order your copy today!!

FALLEN PEAK Series:

Get ready to fall in love with the mountain men of Fallen Peak. These five men are all determined to be alone until the women that they're meant to be with find their way past their defenses. Grab a blanket and curl up as we head up the mountain to Fallen Peak!

     

A VERY MOUNTAIN MAN VALENTINE’S

Rory: It all started six months ago when I accidentally emailed the wrong person.   From the first email, I was addicted.   Over the last six months, we’ve formed a connection. We became friends, sharing everything. From there, we became best friends, but now I’m hoping that, maybe, we could be something more.   Our emails have gone from nervous banter to fun to flirty, so it only made sense to me that we should take our relationship to the next level and finally meet each other in person.     Rhodes: I was hooked on Rory from the very first email.   I've only fallen for her more in the last six months but I know that there's no way that she could love me. Not with my hulking size and the scars that run down the left side of my face and body.   When she shows up on my doorstep, I'm shocked.   Not because she looks like a curvy goddess, but because she doesn't seem disgusted by my appearance.   When Valentine's Day is over, will I be able to let her go back home?  

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A VERY MOUNTAIN MAN HALLOWEEN

He’s my kidnapper… and my protector?   Magnolia:   It all started three months ago. That was when my restraining order was finally approved.   Unfortunately, it hasn’t stopped my stalker from following me from one town to the next.   Then I make a stop in Fallen Peak and my situation seems to go from bad to worse.   Graham:   I don’t know what drew me to the curvy blonde bombshell, but one look and I knew that she was meant to be mine.   When I clock the hooded figure following her, I react and kidnap her before they can hurt her.   Now I’ve got to convince my dream girl that she can trust me to keep her safe while unraveling the mystery of who is really after her.   Will Graham be able to slay Magnolia’s monsters this Halloween and convince her that she belongs with him?  

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A VERY MOUNTAIN MAN THANKSGIVING

He’s the man of her dreams, but she’s not who he thinks she is…   Myra:   It all started two weeks ago. I needed to leave town, but I had nowhere to go.   That’s when I stumbled on my roommate’s dating profile and saw the sweet messages some guy sent her. He invited her to come visit him and left his address.   So, I may have stolen her account and messaged him back that I was on my way.   It was only meant to be a few days, but once I meet Alder, I don’t want to let him go.   Alder:   When Myra shows up on my doorstep claiming to be the girl that I’ve been messaging online, I know that she’s lying but I don’t have it in me to turn the curvy girl away.   So instead, I invite her in and try to see how far she’s willing to go with all of this.   Then something happens.   I start to fall for the lonely little liar.   Will Alder be able to let Myra go? Or will he have something special to be thankful for this Thanksgiving?  

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A VERY MOUNTAIN MAN CHRISTMAS

What happens when your pretend husband happens to be the man of your dreams? Tilly:   It all started ten months ago. I had just gotten to Fallen Peak and met my new boss.   Ledger Miles.   He’d be the man of her dreams if he wasn’t such a jerk.   When the accident happens and she’s called to the hospital, she’s shocked to learn that Ledger doesn’t remember his life.   In fact, the only thing he is sure of, is that they’re married.   Ledger:   When Tilly first got to town, I knew that she was going to mess everything up.   I never wanted to settle down but ever since she’s got to town, I can’t stop thinking about what wedding ring would look best on her finger or how good her curvy figure would look if she was pregnant with my baby.   Maybe that’s why I assume she’s my wife when I first wake up in the hospital.   After a few days, my memories come back but I can’t seem to get the words out to admit that to Tilly.   Will Ledger be able to get the present that he wants this Christmas?  

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A VERY MOUNTAIN MAN NEW YEAR

A surprise pregnancy. A second chance to realize how right they are together.   Snow:   It all started five weeks ago. That’s when I had a one night stand with the hottest lumberjack that I’ve ever seen.   I thought that it would be fine. I would finally do something crazy before I settled into my boring life as an accountant.   Then I miss my period and all three pregnancy tests come back positive.   I’m kind of freaking out and I have no idea what to do next. The only thing that I do know, is that I need to track down that lumberjack and let him know that he’s about to a daddy.   Wells:   When Snow shows up on his doorstep, he can’t wait to get her out of his house and his town. He knows that he can’t be in a relationship so maybe he’s a little harsh with her as he escorts her back to her car. He just doesn’t want to waste anymore of her time.   Then she tells him that she’s pregnant with his baby and everything changes.   Wells’ New Year’s resolution this year is to convince Snow to give him a second chance, but will he be able to make that come true?

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About Shaw Hart:

Shaw Hart is an Amazon Top 100 best-selling author of contemporary and New Adult romance. She loves writing instalove romances that always end in happily ever afters. She lives in a constant state of motion, chasing after her two children and three dogs. Shaw enjoys the simple things in life, like spending time with her family and friends. When she’s not doing that, she’s reading romance books, watching stand up comedies or crime TV shows. Her favorite book tropes are secret baby and boss/employee romances. She’s a big fan of James Acaster, Anthony Jeselnik, Nate Bargatze, and John Mulaney’s comedy. Her favorite TV shows are Psych, Burn Notice, Leverage, Barry, Bob’s Burgers, and New Girl. She’s a Pinterest addict, dog lover, tea snob, and a wannabe yogi. She also writes contemporary romance books under the pen name, Rebecca Wilder, and she’s one half of the paranormal romance duo, Skye Alder.  

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Review: A Very Mountain Man Halloween

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If you enjoy strong protective men and steamy scenes with a side of Halloween, then this is the book for you. 

Magnolia is being followed by an ex boss's son that just won't take no for an answer. The restraining order means nothing to him. Luckily Graham notices her stalker and kidnaps her first. It's crazy how she instantly feels safe with him. They have great chemistry and I love how he's determined to keep her safe and also make her his own. Definitely a hot read, but has some cute moments as well. Although it's book two of the series it can easily be read as a standalone, but after reading this one I think I want to read them rest of them as well. I'm sure you will too! 😉 

Happy Halloween 🎃👻🧛‍♀️ 

Review: Queen by Royal Appointment by Lucy Monroe

Queen by Royal Appointment is a riveting fast read. I have never read a book pertaining to royals, but was instantly intrigued. Nataliya is obligated to a contract of marriage to a prince, but she does not see him as fit for her to marry. Which I loved! I mean who is brave enough to say nope this PRINCE is not worthy of marriage to me?!!! I automatically liked her for that, as well as the fact that she presents herself with dignity and strength. She would not let the royal family push her around! Nikolai wanting to fulfill the marriage contract instead of his brother makes things very interesting. Especially considering Nataliya had a huge crush on him as a teen. I don't want to reveal much more and spoil the story, but I will say that I definitely like the way Nikolai respects Nataliya and think that he is super romantic, although he doesn't seem to believe so. His past makes his stake in the relationship very telling. I am really glad about the way things work out for them. They have great chemistry and a great respect for each other which is just as important. I loved Queen by Royal Appointment and think I will have to try more romances about royals if they are all this good!

Cover reveal - Stealing Infinity by Alyson Noël

Today is the cover reveal for Stealing Infinity and I just can't get over how gorgeous it is. Isn't it stunning?

Stealing Infinity by #1 NYT bestselling author Alyson Noël releases 2-1-2022

 

When a young girl with an usual gift is whisked away to an academy for time-travelling teens, she becomes the target for a sinister organization hell-bent on rewriting history in this clever and fast-paced YA that is guaranteed to become your next fantasy romance obsession.

 

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57693268-stealing-infinity

 

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Review: Love Spells and Other Disasters

 Love Spells and Other Disasters left me with mixed emotions. It was a nice mix of contemporary and magic. Magical realism is one of my favorite types of stories. The story is mostly cute and fun in the beginning, but towards the end things did get a bit dark. I was expecting a light fluffy read and I am not really sure how to express more of my thoughts on the rest of the book without possible spoilers so be warned to stop now if you want to avoid those. Okay, so the twist with Luca I definitely saw coming, but didn't mind as I really liked him as a character and thought things still came out to my liking in the end. The things I did not like were the abuse that takes place as a result of the spells, but more than that was the fact that some of those people were still mad that the spells got cancelled out and wanted a new spell. Like what?!! You are no longer under a spell, but want to go back to being abused?!!! Also Ethan after the spell was removed was so annoying and just plain childish. Ugh, he really got on my bad side lol. There was also a scene were it subtly described two teens having sex which made me feel a bit awkward. I know it's a reality of life, but I didn't expect it in the story and would rather not read that. So although I enjoyed the story overall there were some things that made me cringe.

** I received an advanced digital copy for this book through Netgalley. **

Review: To Whatever End

 

Description: 

What if with every person you met, after just one touch, you have a vision of the last time you’ll see each other? Ever. Normally, these visions are innocent—two friends just drifting apart, a random stranger that brushed past you then never crossed your path again.

But not today.

When I accidentally touch him, within only moments of our first meeting, I’m bombarded by visions of his death.

And from what I can see, I’m the reason he dies.

Now I just need to figure out why, and how to stop this from happening. Because not only am I to blame, but his very last words to me are...I love you

My review:

To Whatever End is riveting and hard to put down! Although the twists were predictable the story was still very enjoyable. I really liked that Quinn's ability was unique to other books I've read and I absoltuely loved her and Griffin's chemistry. He's an easy character to like and Quinn seems to feel so comfortable with him right from the start. To Whatever End mixes contemporary, suspense, and magical realism into a very intriguing YA book that I highly recommend. ** I received a digital review copy of this book through Netgalley. **

Review: They Wish They Were Us

            

Book description: Gossip Girl meets One of Us Is Lying in this slick, taut murder mystery set against the backdrop of an exclusive prep school on Long Island.

In Gold Coast, Long Island, everything from the expensive downtown shops to the manicured beaches, to the pressed uniforms of Jill Newman and her friends, looks perfect. But as Jill found out three years ago, nothing is as it seems.

Freshman year Jill's best friend, the brilliant, dazzling Shaila Arnold, was killed by her boyfriend. After that dark night on the beach, Graham confessed, the case was closed, and Jill tried to move on.

Now, it's Jill's senior year and she's determined to make it her best yet. After all, she's a senior and a Player--a member of Gold Coast Prep's exclusive, not-so-secret secret society. Senior Players have the best parties, highest grades and the admiration of the entire school. This is going to be Jill's year. She's sure of it.

But when Jill starts getting texts proclaiming Graham's innocence, her dreams of the perfect senior year start to crumble. If Graham didn't kill Shaila, who did? Jill vows to find out, but digging deeper could mean putting her friendships, and her future, in jeopardy.

My review: 

They Wish They Were Us is enthralling and captivating from the start and I just couldn't put it down. I love YA mystery thrillers like this and really wish there were more of them out there. I find it interesting that the crime has already taken place and that we are then presented with the idea that the person convicted of it may not have actually done it. So then you're wondering well who did. On top of that the whole Players thing is pretty intriguing and seems to really shine a spotlight on peer pressure and naive youth. It touches on a lot of issues including bullying, sexism, ethics, and more. I think the author did a good job at planting little seeds about a few characters and while some have said they knew right away who did it, I'll admit that I did not. I did realize it shortly before it was revealed, but I still had fun getting there and getting the satisfaction of being right when it finally was presented without a doubt. I think it was a great choice and I thoroughly enjoyed reading They Wish They Were Us.  

        I received this book through bookishfirst and this is my honest and voluntary review.