Chronologically from past to present, this author presents a novella and collection of short stories circulating in Cleveland. All of the stories are character-driven with Cleveland as the base. If you are looking for happy endings – this is not it, but instead, through serious and intense characters, your heart is tugged through emotions. At … Continue reading Mistakes by the Lake by Brian Petkash
Historical Fiction
The Heretic by Michael Deeze
This is the third and final installment in the Emmett Casey Chronicles. While I have read all three, this is my favorite. As the main character, Emmett takes time to reflect on his life as a mature adult; the reader gets to really see this man for who he has always been - A good … Continue reading The Heretic by Michael Deeze
Lucia’s War by Susan Lanigan
Being released TODAY, this historical fiction read was just what I needed to escape. A secret has caught up to the main character, Lucia, and an interview of her ‘true story’ kept me quickly swiping pages to figure out the secret and how Lucia survives. This author did a nice job of taking you into … Continue reading Lucia’s War by Susan Lanigan
Queen Anne’s Lace (China Bayles Mysteries) by Susan Wittig Albert
One wonderful thing that has come out of this virus shutdown has been my reading for the pure pleasure of reading. As I have had the time to breathe, I have been going to my To Be Read shelves and picking something just because it appeals to me. I have not read all of this … Continue reading Queen Anne’s Lace (China Bayles Mysteries) by Susan Wittig Albert
When the Men Were Gone by Marjorie Herrera Lewis
Based on a true Texas tale, this book should be included in every woman’s reading collection. This is a rare review of a traditionally published book. I picked this book up two years ago and it has patiently been waiting on my shelf. I know that a lot of people feel that women still have … Continue reading When the Men Were Gone by Marjorie Herrera Lewis
Song of the Shaman (Songs of Steppe & Forest Book 2) by C. P. Lesley
I love Historical Fiction, especially when, like this book, the time period has been so well researched. However, I rarely find one written about the 16th Century that is such an easy read. This author kept to a more modern angle when writing the dialogue, and that will make this an excellent read for even … Continue reading Song of the Shaman (Songs of Steppe & Forest Book 2) by C. P. Lesley
Waters Plantation by Myra Hargrave McIlvain
In the continuing family saga started in the book The Doctor’s Wife, Myra McIlvain once again pulled me into the time and environment of Texas, this time in the late 1870s. She captured a difficult part of the state’s history, as well as the human emotions of that time, and did it with respect and … Continue reading Waters Plantation by Myra Hargrave McIlvain
The Orphan’s Tale by Pam Jenoff
As you know, I rarely read or review traditionally published books. I got tired of the consistently average stories coming from the big publishers. This book has been sitting on my 'to be read' pile for almost 3 years. My mother in law gave it to me. That’s not why I was avoiding it! My … Continue reading The Orphan’s Tale by Pam Jenoff
The Adventures of Brett and Molly By Jeffrey Warren
I enjoyed the first book in this series and looked forward to catching up again with Brett & Molly. This book starts two years later in 1961 as Brett and Molly are finishing high school and preparing for their wedding and start at the university. As they set out with friends on another sailing adventure … Continue reading The Adventures of Brett and Molly By Jeffrey Warren
Moriarty Takes His Medicine (A Professor & Mrs. Moriarty Mystery) by Anna Castle
The second adventure for Professor and Mrs. Moriarty. With a tagline that states, “Behind every master criminal, there’s a brilliant woman with expensive tastes.” How could this book be anything but wonderful? I fell in love with Angelina (Mrs.) in the first book and was thrilled that she once again plays a major role in … Continue reading Moriarty Takes His Medicine (A Professor & Mrs. Moriarty Mystery) by Anna Castle
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