My Reading Getaway

 I'm so excited to share with you the beautiful cover for Olivia Spring's new book, When's the Wedding? This highly anticipated sequel to Only When It's Love , will be available on 25March2021. Don't worry if you have not read Only When It's Love  as you have about two months before publication date or if your TBR pile is too big (as mine may be!), it can be read as a standalone book. A little bit about the book -  She’s found the perfect man. Will she get her perfect proposal? Dog hotel marketing manager Alex has always dreamed of having a fairy-tale proposal: the glorious sunset, iconic backdrop and rose petals – the whole shebang. She’s found her Mr Right, and life with sexy paediatrician Miles is wonderful, except for one thing. Despite saying that he’s ready for marriage, Miles seems no closer to putting a ring on it. After a romantic getaway to Paris ends in more disappointment and Alex receives news that sends her world into a spin, she decides that her d...

I was lucky to receive an advanced copy of this amazing book in exchange for my honest opinion. I have been a fan of Kerry Lonsdale for many years so I was thrilled to read this book before it is published on 6July2021. This is the first in a three part series about a family with troubles in their past that left them a broken family. Even today they struggle with secrets. The siblings, Olivia, Lily, and Lucas were a trio growing up. Olivia always protected Lily from their father, who never treated her well. Then Lilly runs away from home after telling her parents she is pregnant and is still missing. Then Josh, her son, appears on Olivia’s doorstep. Olivia immediately wants to find Lily. Josh knows what happened but has trouble talking. The pair set off on a journey to find Lily that will uncover more family secrets. The title could not be more perfect for this book. It represents Josh and his trouble speaking and how he has to come up with different ways to communicate. It also repres...

In a Book Club Far Away, Tif Marcelo brings her amazing ability to help characters heal to make a wonderful book. Three military spouses met at a book club near the time their husbands deployed. Fast forward 10 years and the two of the three do not talk with each other. The third woman tries to bring her friends back together. I loved that this book was told from the present and also 10 years in the past to provide the background for the story and the event that broke the friends up. The timing of the back and forth was perfect to tell the story. I related on some level with each character. The woman are very different, coming from different backgrounds and having different personalities. I couldn’t fully relate to some of the experiences they had gone through, for example I am not a military spouse but have family in the military. I loved reading about about their lives. I also loved how each chapter started with a book from the quote the book club would read in that chapter. I found ...

True love can last through anything. Or can it? Chi and Hayden fall in love at the same time WWII is happening. They live in Canada and their relationship is looked down upon because Chi is Japanese American. Even though she was born in Canada, her family is forced to leave and live in a specified are by the government. Hayden and Chi are determined to make their love last and promise to find each other when Chi can return. Hayden enlisted to help being the war to an end sooner. After everything is over, can Chi and Hayden find each other? The story is told mainly via Chi’s diary written before she is forced to leave and Hayden’s letters/diary during his service. At first this is confusing because I could did not realize this at first and the years are different. Once I realized it the book made more sense. I really loved the relationship between Chi and Hayden. It is a reflection of true love. Everything they do is meant to bring them together. Hayden even hears Chi’s voice in his hea...

It is is 1906, and a big earthquake hit San Francisco. Sophie and her little girl Kat, leave their house in search of safety. Sophie has only been in San Francisco a little over a year after answering a mail-order bride ad from Martin Hocking. Martin has recently lost his wife and is searching for someone to help care for his daughter, Kat. Sophie does not know much about Martin as he travels a lot but she quickly grew to love Kat. What she does not know about Martin will soon turn her life upside down as well as the lives of two other women. The book opens with a detective interviewing Sophie about the disappearance of Martin. It quickly goes to the story and Sophie's journey from the east coast to San Francisco to become Martin's wife. At first, Sophie's life is normal with the exception of her husband away on business trips frequently. The day before the earthquake a woman appears at Sophie and Martin's house asking for Martin. This is when Martin's secrets start...

Your daughter is accused of a horrific murder but you are determined she did not do it. This is what faces Grace and her daughter Penny. As with all of DJ. Palmer's books, mental health is central to the plot. Penny has multiple personalities and Eve is the most destructive. Mental health stories can be a trigger so be aware before you read Palmer's books. I have read all of his books and loved this one as much as his others. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to read this book well in advance of its publication and provide my honest feedback. Eve/Penny/others are very interesting part of the book and is essential to the story. As we learn more about Penny and her past, you understand her more. Grace has faith in her daughter and is not willing to accept her daughter committed the crime. The ending of this book is truly shocking and I did not see it coming. I loved this book and read it in two days!. This amazing book will be published in April 2021 and its a must add to yo...

  The Last to See Her , by Courtney Evan Tate is coming next week on 15December. It is a thrilling book about Genevieve and her sister Meg. Meg convinces Genevieve to go with her to a convention she has in New York City. It’s meant to be a bonding time for the sisters and to help Genevieve celebrate divorcing her cheating husband. On their first night in New York City, Genevieve goes missing and Meg quickly becomes the top suspect as she was the last to see Genevieve. Where is Genevieve and will they find her in time?   This was my first book by Courtney Evan Tate, despite that she has written Such Dark Things and I’ll be Watching You . I will definitely be checking out these books after reading The Last to See Her . It’s a plot twist filled book that will keep you guessing. I was thrilled to be asked by the author to be a part of the blog tour for this book. Please enjoy the first chapter of this book as a taste of what’s to come!   Excerpt Genevieve tipped th...