REVIEW:

I have to say that I truly enjoyed Not Again Amy’s Story by Maria T. Henriksen. This is the fourth installment of the Not Again series that she is writing. This one was the best one so far. I liked them all, but Amy’s Story was so full of action and happenings that I did not expect. These books are considered Christian Fiction but please don’t let that scare you away. The stories are great and they are not in your face. They give you a lesson on what faith can do in your life.

When the book opens, Amy is about to go off to her senior year of college. When she is there and all settled she goes to eat in the cafeteria and is told her meal card was not renewed. She calls home to find out what the problem is and her mom tells her they are in financial trouble and she will have to find a job to pay her expenses and the next two semesters she is totally on her own. She will have to find a way to pay for her classes and expenses. Now, she has to work full time and attend classes full time. That is where all the trouble starts.

My heart went out to Amy. I liked the characters in this book. They are well developed and are faithful people. I didn’t find anything that made me wonder why someone was the way they were. When you meet a character, you know who they are and what their purpose is in the book.

Ms. Henriksen did a phenomenal job writing this story for her devoted readers. I was involved in the characters and the storyline, making it hard for me to put it down. I was busily reading in between my chores. 

If you love Christian Fiction and even if you don’t and just love a good story, then this book is for you. It certainly deserves a spot on your nightstand. 

Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

In Not Again Amy’s Story, book four of the Not Again series, Amy is faced with the sudden stress of a huge financial burden and will do whatever it takes to graduate college on time.

While burning the candle at both ends, she grapples with the devastating death of a college student who overdoses. Was it a suicide, a murder, or an accident?

This gritty, Christian page-turner takes you on an emotional tailspin of a college student’s life in 1989.

When actions have fatal consequences, will secrets, guilt, and shame destroy Amy?

Find out if God’s mercy will be enough to sustain her in this intense tale.

Not Again, healing hearts one page at a time.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Maria T. Henriksen is a lover of reading and writing and hopes that people will enjoy her novel as much as she enjoyed writing it.

Helping others in any capacity is what drives Maria. Not Again was created with the intent of arming teens with the necessary tools to navigate life with peace, passion, and clarity. She hopes that all readers, not just teenagers, will be able to employ those methods to overcome the stress that plagues us all.

Maria has a passion for health and fitness, and exercises on a regular basis. She can be seen running on a track, trail, or along the road several times during the week, especially in the summer. Her favorite place to run is down the shore, along the bay.

This spirit-filled Philadelphia suburbanite resides with her husband, Dave, of over two decades, along with their college-age twins. As a family, they bond over their love for sports, and each member makes every effort to cheer each other on at their competitions. Maria feels extremely blessed to have such a close family and continues to find each of them as a source of daily inspiration.

Be sure to check out the book trailer for Not Again to watch the novel come alive!

For more information about Maria T. Henriksen, visit her colorful website.:

https://www.mariathenriksen.com

REVIEW:

I signed up to do a spotlight on The Truth About You by Michael Clark without a promise that I would be able to read it. Well, I did read it, and wow, am I glad I did! This book  made me think. The sub-title is “You’ll never view domestic violence the same way again”. I never will. At one point, I was so mad, I told my husband I hated the book. I didn’t. It was the situation that I hated.

If you know anyone who was involved in a domestic violence situation, you may know what I am talking about. This couple had an argument, and the man slapped her. Was he wrong? Yes, he was. Did he freely admit it? Yes. One thing that has changed in these kinds of cases is that once one of the partners hits the other, they are the guilty one no matter what the other person did. Is that fair? Probably.

I am not sure that one person gets off free for pushing the buttons of the other person relentlessly until that person gets to the breaking point. Nobody deserves to be physically abused, but there are many other ways to abuse a person, and I felt like this woman used every one of them she could. I was so mad. Her husband had to take classes, and when he wanted her to go to marriage counseling, she was advised not to because he might use what she said to beat her later.

There was so much wrong in this situation. Somebody should have been able to save the marriage, but nobody could come together to help this couple figure out how to fix their relationship. Everything was for the victim, and everything was against the so-called violent one.

This book was written by Michael Clark, who once was an abuser and is now the founder and Executive Director of the Ananias Foundation. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending domestic violence and abuse at its source.

I highly recommend this book if you are a victim or an abuser or know someone who is involved in an abusive relationship. This book will make you look at things differently. I know I hated the situation for the ones involved, and in the end, I felt sorry for all of them. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

You think you know what abusive relationships look like, until you see it for yourself.

When Lucy and Meg’s mother is assaulted by her husband, stepfather Greg, his arrest seems to mark the end of a nightmare. But when their mother chooses to stay with him, the sisters are thrust into a disturbing moral dilemma.

Desperate to protect her, they take a drastic step: secretly install hidden cameras to capture the truth for themselves—and the rest of the world. What unfolds isn’t what Lucy expected.

Told with emotional clarity and literary depth, The Truth About You probes the unsettling gap between what we’re taught to believe and the evidence. As Lucy grapples with conflicting narratives of abuse, loyalty, and manipulation, she’s forced to question not only her mother and stepfather’s roles in this abusive relationship, but the entire framework of judgment, justice, and victimhood.

This is a bold, timely novel for readers who crave psychological insight, emotional complexity, and stories that challenge assumptions. Fans of dark literary fiction and contemporary women’s drama will find themselves haunted by the questions this story refuses to answer easily.

Read it, question everything, and decide for yourself.

Q&A:

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Michael Clark is the founder and Executive Director of the Ananias Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to ending domestic violence at its root, by working with those who have caused harm. Through the foundation, Michael has supported thousands of individuals seeking to break free from abusive behaviors, offering guidance, and hope for change.

What makes Michael’s voice distinct is the depth of personal experience he brings to his work. A former domestic violence offender himself, he has walked the difficult road of transformation. Today, he writes, speaks, and leads from that hard-won perspective, helping others understand the mindset behind abuse, and how real, lasting change is possible.

He is the author of The Truth About You, a domestic violence themed novel, and From Villain to Hero, a candid and powerful memoir that traces his journey from being abusive to becoming a safe and emotionally healthy partner. His writing is marked by honesty, compassion, and a deep understanding of the internal and relational dynamics at play in abusive relationships.

REVIEW:

Guarded Hearts: A Little Falls small town romance is a delicious new book from one of my favorite authors, Wendy Million. It is a steamy romance that will literally burn your fingertips while you are reading this one. The love between Pasha and Alyssa is absolutely swoonworthy.

If you have read the other books in this series, you will remember that Pasha is the Russian bodyguard of Mia, the popstar. I love Pasha received his own installment of the series. He deserved it. Alyssa is one of the dancers in Mia’s concert tour. This is her second tour with Mia and Pasha has been watching her since the first tour. Alyssa choreographs a dance routine for Mia’s wedding and asks Alyssa to teach it to Pasha. The sparks begin to fly!

I love the character development in this series. Most of them are from Little Falls or at least live there. People from small towns are a little different from big city people. I’m not knocking big towns. I just seem to gravitate to small towns and books that take place in them. They always make me feel like I have had a visit home. Remember, in small towns everyone knows each other and their business!

If you love steamy romance or just like it for a break from your normal reads, Wendy Millions Little Falls small town romance series is a must! Guarded Hearts was a “do not miss” for me. I do think you need to read the whole series from book one. You will get a richer understanding of the background. I think each book will stand on its own, but the experience will be more fulfilling. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

My boss’s bodyguard is every temptation I can’t afford.

Beautiful. Thoughtful. Protective.
Falling for Pasha could mean I lose everything: my dream job as a dancer on tour, my chance to pay off debts, and my heart.

At first, I thought we could have one night together, but I was wrong.
I can’t escape this pull we have between us like two planets circling each other–always close but never colliding.

When our popstar boss comes to me to help him learn a dance for her wedding, yes is the only answer. It doesn’t matter that being near him makes me want what I can never have.
Every move we make reminds me of what it was like to be tangled up in bed together.

Love taught us both that love and loss go hand in hand.
Except no one has ever made me feel as safe as Pasha has.
Maybe–letting our guards down could mean forever this time.

Content considerations: risk of bankruptcy, death of a partner

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

W. Million is an award winning author whose contemporary romances about strong women and troubled men have captivated her loyal readers. Writing as Wendy Million, she is also the author of the romantic suspense series The Donaghey Brothers, the NA sports romance Saving Us, and the contemporary romance, When Stars Fall.

When not writing, Wendy enjoys spending time in or around the water. She lives in Ontario, Canada with two beautiful daughters, two cute pooches, and one handsome husband (who is grateful she doesn’t need two of those).

REVIEW:

All the Beautiful Secrets By J.S. Ellis is book two in All the Beautiful Lies Series. If you read book one, you will definitely want to read this new book in the series. I told you in my review that All the Beautiful Lies left us hanging and I was dying to know where the story was going. Well, I finally found out and I can’t wait for you to read it too! I hope you pre-ordered it!

I know that this series is a little more open door than some like to read but, I think because of the nature of the story it is called for. These books give us a look into the kind of life none of us will ever live and maybe the kind of life someone in our family has lived. I am open to a lot because like some of you, I want to know and explore things that I would never do on my own.

Emma is the main character in this series. She was raised by wealthy and absent parents who now want to be a little bit more hands-on than Emma is willing to accept at this point in her life. We know that she has suffered great loss in her life as a young woman. She runs her own cosmetics business at the moment.

I really enjoyed this book because it gave me a little more background of all the characters and it hinted at where book three is going. This series All the Beautiful Lies is complex. There is a lot going on in them and I think there is something for everyone. Let me explain a little.

I don’t want to give anything away. I always want to leave you to enjoy the books as I have and not give too much of the plot away. We know that her husband hired a professional escort to pursue his wife and see if she could be persuaded to have an affair. The escort has a job to do, but he becomes concerned about what he should tell the husband and whether what he says would put Emma in jeopardy. 

If you love reading crime books, mysteries or suspense, it is all in this series. People come up missing or are found dead and there are investigations going on. We are shown glimpses of romance and caring for others and greediness. It is all within the pages of these books. I recommend this series for your reading pleasure. These books were written as a series and should be read in order. I highly recommend them. They will be great additions to your nightstand. I loved them!

Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

After witnessing Jeff Whittaker’s murder and the possible theft of a priceless violin, Daryl fears he’s a hunted man.

When Emma knocks on his door, armed with a slew of questions, Daryl finds himself forced to dig deeper the very situation he’s been hiding from. Now, he has no choice but to look further into Jeff’s death and how it ties in with the missing instrument.

Meanwhile, Daryl is hired by a pretty new client who takes a keen interest in him and keeps popping up at places he happens to be. What is the mysterious woman after? And who can he turn to when his darkest secrets are thrust into the light?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Author of psychological thrillers and suspense J.S. Ellis had published her debut psychological thriller in 2019 which was an instant success and received great praise from readers. She writes stories about obsession and betrayal. When she’s not putting her characters in uncomfortable difficult positions, J.S Ellis likes to relax with her husband and their fur baby, Eloise. They live on the sunny island of Malta.

Her novels are dark, suspenseful filled with mystery and intrigue.

REVIEW:

I was totally honored when I was chosen to be on the Super Reader team for Hank Phillippi Ryan’s new book All This Could Be Yours! I love it when I have the chance to read and review for an author as popular as Hank is. Let me tell you, I think most readers are going to love this new book.

First of all, it is about a debut author who hits it big time. She quit her job to pursue her dream to be a full time writer. Now the downside for her is she has to tour the country to do author events. She reads excerpts, answers questions and signs books for her fans. This is where some of the weird things start to happen during the Q&A events.

All This Could Be Yours takes us on a wild, suspenseful ride. I was not able to figure out what was really going on. You get hints along the way and you know a little bit. You just don’t know who and why they are coming out of the woodwork now of all times. Things at home with her husband and kids start to go awry. I found myself constantly holding my breath and wondering what was going to happen.

If you love a suspenseful, twisty book that keeps you on your toes and the edge of your seat, you will likely enjoy this book. I found myself rushing to get to the end to see what the whole story was and how it was all going to pan out. I am not sure All This Could Be Yours by Hank Phillippi Ryan is a great book for your nightstand unless you like laying awake trying to figure out what is going to happen. I think you might just be reading the night away! Until Next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

“Engrossing—with a twist that left me reeling!”
—Freida McFadden, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid

Is a debut author’s blockbuster bestseller about to ruin her life? A glamorous book tour becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse chase in this new and captivating thriller by “master of suspense” (Publishers Weekly) and USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan.

Debut sensation Tessa Calloway is on a whirlwind book tour for her instant bestseller, All This Could Be Yours. In a different city every night, Tessa receives standing ovations from adoring fans while her husband Henry and their two children cheer her on from their brand-new dream house.

But there’s a chilling problem with Tessa’s triumphant book tour—she soon discovers she is being stalked by someone who’s obsessed not only with sabotaging her career, but also with destroying her perfect family back home.

Tessa fears the fallout from an impossible decision she once made—what felt like a genuine deal with the devil—appears to be coming due. And she’s realizing that every high-stakes bargain comes with a high-stakes price. If Tessa can’t untangle who’s threatening to expose her darkest secrets, she’ll lose her career, her family—and possibly her life.

At the Publisher’s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Hank Phillippi Ryan is the USA Today bestselling author of thirteen award-winning novels of suspense. National reviews have called her a “master at crafting suspenseful mysteries” and “a superb and gifted storyteller.” Her newest novel is THE HOUSE GUEST ( Forge Books, February 2023) which received a starred review from LIbrary Journal, calling it “Binge-worhty.” The rave review from Publishers Weekly says “Ryan is a master of suspense.”

Her 202 thriller (Forge Books, September 14, 2021) is HER PERFECT LIFE. It received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly, which called it “A superlative thriller.” Mystery Scene Magazine calls it “A powerhouse of a novel.”

Her 2020 book is the USA Today bestselling THE FIRST TO LIE. The Publishers Weekly Starred Review calls it “Stellar.” It is a nominee for the Anthony Award for Best Novel of the Year, and for the Mary Higgins Clark award.

Her recent suspense thriller THE MURDER LIST is a USA Today Bestseller, the Anthony Award Winner for Best Novel of the Year, and an Agatha, Macavity and Mary Higgins Clark award nominee, a CNN Top Summer Read, and a Most Anticipated Book of Summer 2019 from Criminal Element. AJ Finn calls it “a fireworks display of a novel–explosive, exciting and likely to leave you gasping.” BA Paris says: “A cracker of a read!”

Her first psychological standalone, TRUST ME, is an Agatha Award nominee. It was named a Best Book of 2018 from REAL SIMPLE Magazine, BookBub, PopSugar, Bustle, CrimeReads and The New York Post. Mary Kubica says: “Dazzling!” and Lisa Gardner says “Mesmerizing!” The Booklist STARRED review says “..it’s a knockout. First-rate psychological suspense.”

Her thriller SAY NO MORE is a Library Journal BEST OF 2016. And a nominee for the AGATHA AWARD, the DAPHNE award, and the MARY HIGGINS CLARK AWARD! Associated Press calls it “stellar” and Publishers Weekly calls it “thrilling” “unflinching” and “gratifying.”

Her 2015 book, WHAT YOU SEE, is a Library Journal BEST of 2015, an ANTHONY and AGATHA Award nominee, and a Top Pick!, dubbed “exceptional suspense.” It received a starred review from Library Journal which says: “Readers will find themselves racing to the finish!”

Her 2014 book, TRUTH BE TOLD, won the AGATHA Award for best mystery, and is a Library Journal Best of 2014. It received starred reviews from Booklist and Library Journal, which says, “Drop everything and binge read!”

THE WRONG GIRL won the Agatha Award and the Daphne Award, and is a seven-week Boston Globe bestseller and Anthony Award nominee.

THE OTHER WOMAN won the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award, and was listed as a Best Book of 2012 by the Kansas City Star, the Sacramento Bee, Suspense Magazine, and The Boston Globe, won the prestigious Mary Higgins Clark Award, and was the only novel nominated for the Agatha, Anthony, Macavity, Shamus and Daphne awards for Best Novel of 2012.

Her first four mysteries, beginning with the Agatha Award-winning PRIME TIME, feature Charlotte McNally, a Boston television reporter. FACE TIME was a BookSense Notable Book, and AIR TIME and DRIVE TIME were both Anthony and Agatha Award nominees for best novel of 2009 and 2010. They are now available in all new editions.

Hank is also an award-winning investigative reporter at Boston’s WHDH-TV. In addition to 36 EMMYs and 14 Edward R. Murrow awards, Hank’s won dozens of other honors for her ground-breaking journalism.

Her work has resulted in new laws, people sent to prison, homes removed from foreclosure, and millions of dollars in refunds and restitution for victims and consumers. She’s been a radio reporter, a legislative aide in the United States Senate and an editorial assistant at Rolling Stone Magazine, working with Hunter S. Thompson, Richard Avedon and Richard Goodwin.

Hank is a founding teacher at Mystery Writers of America University and served as 2013 president of national Sisters in Crime. She blogs at Jungle Red Writers and Career Authors. She is a co-host at FIRST CHAPTER FUN and a founder and co-host of THE BACK ROOM, and the host of A Mighty Mystery on A Mighty Blaze.

She lives in Boston with her husband, a nationally renowned civil rights and criminal defense attorney.

Learn more about Hank at http://www.HankPhillippiRyan.com.

REVIEW:

I never thought I would be caught dead reading a political thriller. Well, that is until one of my favorite authors wrote one. Tammy L. Grace has written Shadows of the Past. Did I like it? I loved it! I have to admit that I sat down in my recliner and opened the book with a lot of trepidation. I stay away from politics as much as I can considering I have a husband who loves to discuss politics. It’s just not my favorite topic.

There are several things I liked about the book, and I can’t wait to read more of the series. My fingers and toes are crossed! There is a kind of love story. The main character is Quinn Stone, who partners up with an old flame that has started his own top-notch security company. Ethan and Quinn used to work together at the CIA. Quinn works out of her home doing investigations, taking on only the ones she wants to do. In this book, they are trying to keep a presidential candidate safe during his campaign.

Shadows of the Past is not a simple book. It is not a romance although I hoped it would be. It is a complex story although it is easy to follow if you pay attention. The author has a way of presenting the story in a way that kept me interested and did not lose me. I didn’t feel like she was dumbing it down either. 

If you know anything about Tammy L. Grace, you know she usually has dogs in her books and this one is not any different. We meet Quinn’s golden named Zephyr and there is another special golden named Cara. Oh, and there was a passage in the book taking us back to a small town that I’m fond of in another series that Tammy wrote some books for. That was heartwarming.

If you love suspense, mysteries and thrillers, you will enjoy this book and I highly recommend a copy for your nightstand. You can’t go wrong with a book written by Tammy L. Grace and especially Shadows of the Past. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

Her Past Haunts Her. Her Future Hangs in the Balance.

Ex-CIA operative Quinn Stone’s world unravels when a ghost from her past emerges in a Boston airport. A cryptic message drags her to a Vermont B&B, where a man she thought was dead reveals a chilling truth: Quinn is the only one who can stop The Collective—a lethal network targeting Senator Tanner Chase, a presidential hopeful.

As buried family secrets threaten to derail her, Quinn teams with her ex-colleague, Ethan Cross of Sentinel Security, to protect Chase through a deadly gauntlet of near misses, each a breadcrumb to a traitor buried deep in her old agency.

The Collective’s corruption might infect every level of power. At a high-stakes event, violence erupts, secrets unravel, and blood spills. Can Quinn dismantle the conspiracy threatening to reshape America—or will the shadows of her past bury her first?

If you enjoy intricate conspiracies and fast-paced intrigue, featuring unforgettable characters with hidden ties, don’t miss this captivating new suspense drama from USA Today bestselling author Tammy L. Grace.

Read more from USA Today bestselling author Tammy L. Grace
HOMETOWN HARBOR SERIES

Hometown Harbor: The Beginning (Prequel Novella)
Finding Home
Home Blooms
Promise of Home
Pieces of Home
Finally Home
Forever Home
Follow Me Home
Long Way Home
Come Home for Christmas
Feels Like Home
COOPER HARRINGTON DETECTIVE NOVELS

Killer Music
Deadly Connection
Dead Wrong
Cold Killer
Deadly Deception
Deadly Pursuit
GLASS BEACH COTTAGE SERIES

Beach Haven
Moonlight Beach
Beach Dreams
SISTERS OF THE HEART SERIES
Greetings from Lavender Valley
Pathway to Lavender Valley
Sanctuary at Lavender Valley
Blossoms at Lavender Valley
Comfort in Lavender Valley
Reunion in Lavender Valley
CHRISTMAS BOOKS

A Season for Hope (Christmas in Silver Falls)
The Magic of the Season (Christmas in Silver Falls)
Christmas in Snow Valley (Hometown Christmas Series)
One Unforgettable Christmas (Hometown Christmas Series)
Christmas Sisters (FREE PREQUEL to Soul Sisters at Cedar Mountain Lodge)
Christmas Wishes (Soul Sisters at Cedar Mountain Lodge)
Christmas Surprises (Soul Sisters at Cedar Mountain Lodge)
Christmas Shelter (Soul Sisters at Cedar Mountain Lodge)
Christmas Hearts (Soul Sisters at Cedar Mountain Lodge)
OTHER TITLES
The Wishing Tree
Wish Again
Overdue Wishes
One More Wish
Pick of the Litter
Hearts Unleashed
Welcome Aboard
Uncharted Waters
WRITING AS CASEY WILSON
A Dog’s Hope
A Dog’s Chance

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Tammy L. Grace is a USA Today bestselling author of women’s fictions, family sagas, mysteries, and Christmas stories. She’s known for writing perfect escapes, unforgettable characters, and binge-worthy stories. Readers often say her characters feel like old friends and love the dogs she weaves into all her books. She brings readers entertaining stories that take them on an emotional journey, filled with complex relationships of friendship and family in her women’s fiction novels. Mystery readers delight in her fast-paced whodunits and fans of Christmas love her small town holiday stories filled with family, friendship, and furry characters.

Tammy also writes under the pen name Casey Wilson and has released two emotional and heartwarming stories about the bond we have with our beloved canine companions.

When Tammy isn’t working on ideas for a novel, she’s spending time with family and friends or supporting her addiction to books, tea, and chocolate. She and her husband make their home in Nevada and have one grown son and a spoiled golden retriever.

Tammy invites you to subscribe to her newsletter at http://www.tammylgrace.com/newsletter and she’ll send you a free interview with all the dogs in her Hometown Harbor Series as a thank you gift. Find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tammylgrace.books and be sure and click the follow button here on Amazon.

REVIEW:

How could I not give Ashley Farley’s new book Where Light Lingers five stars? I would love to give it so many more! This has to be my favorite book by her. I have loved her books since I stumbled across them several years ago. My first book by her was Life on Loan back in 2019. I’ve been hooked since.

Where Light Lingers has my favorite character of all time! Her name is Blossom and she is just “heavenly” if you get my drift. She seems to come on the scene when she is needed most. All of us need a Blossom. She makes me miss my mama. I would love her to wrap me in her arms just once in a while. 

In this story we meet Professor Selwyn Aldridge and she has just lost her mother. Her father died three short years ago and she is feeling a little lost. At home she has a housekeeper named Rosa who has been employed with the family for years. Blossom is helping her find her way as an orphan. In the meantime an old flame shows up, a pregnant student needs help and someone or something seems to be living in the apartment above the garage.

Selwyn suddenly finds a life full of purpose. Although it all doesn’t go so well or so smoothly. You learn sometimes you have to ride the waves to get to the other side. I think Selwyn does a pretty good job of that. I enjoyed going on that ride with her and Blossom. 

That is one thing you can count on with a book by Ashley Farley. She will keep you interested and she has a wonderful ability to bring us characters that we learn to love and care for. I think they draw me in first and then the storyline captures my interest and I am not able to put the book down until I am done. If I do have to put it down, I can’t wait to get back to it. 

If you are looking for some books for your nightstand, I highly recommend Where Light Lingers by Ashley Farley. You won’t be disappointed. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

Sometimes the quietest miracles grow in the darkest seasons.

After six years of caring for her ailing parents, literature professor Selwyn Aldridge is alone in the weathered Victorian house where she grew up. Grief hangs heavy in every room, and her mother’s once-glorious garden is buried beneath weeds. When a bottle of morphine disappears during a moment of despair, Selwyn begins to question her grip on reality—until a radiant stranger named Blossom appears, arriving with uncanny timing and an instinct for exactly what Selwyn needs.

With Blossom’s quiet guidance, Selwyn begins to restore her mother’s garden—and, slowly, her own sense of purpose. But when an old flame resurfaces, a pregnant student turns up in need, and strange disturbances echo from the garage apartment, it becomes clear Selwyn’s story is far from over.

Set against the lush, literary backdrop of Oxford, Mississippi, Where the Light Lingers is a soulful novel about second chances, chosen family, and the quiet miracles that take root when we begin again.

For readers who loved The Secret to Southern Charm by Kristy Woodson Harvey or The Summer House by Lauren K. Denton—this soulful Southern novel will speak to your heart.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Ashley Farley writes heartfelt stories about women navigating life’s challenges. Her characters are mothers, daughters, sisters, and wives facing real-life struggles with resilience and grace. Best known for her Sweeney Sisters series, Ashley’s books have touched the hearts of readers far and wide.

A wife and mother of two young adults, for more than two decades, Ashley has split her time between Richmond and the Northern Neck of Virginia. Yet, a piece of her heart will always belong to the South Carolina Lowcountry, where she draws inspiration from the moss-draped oaks, coastal cuisine, and the warm, welcoming spirit of its people.

REVIEW:

Alison Ragsdale has once again delivered a heartwarming and heartwrenching new novel for our reading pleasure. Her new book is titled My Sister’s Only Hope. My hope is that you read this new book and enjoy it as much as I did. It is such a satisfying read. It is another of those books that once I got into the story there was no putting it down. I’m so glad I don’t have to get up and go to work in the mornings!

This is a story of two sisters that were orphaned when their parents died. The older sister has asked the younger one to help her become a mother. She tells her she is her only hope. Kenzie knows she will do whatever it takes to help her sister. Her sister has done so much for her and this is finally something she can do for Olivia. 

This book explores the bonds between sisters and marriage vows. It will make you think and wonder what you would do in the situation that Kenzie finds herself in. I am not sure I would have made the same decision in her situation. It is after all a life changing decision. A child is just not an eighteen year obligation. Love and commitment usually ends up somewhere in the mix.

I am absolutely giddy every time I hear that Ms. Ragsdale is coming out with a new book. There are times when I yearn for a story like she writes. She writes with her heart and soul. You can feel it in the stories. She has a great talent for developing characters that stick with you long after you finish the book. It is because you take a deep dive into their feelings and who they really are so they tend to stay with you. 

If you love good stories about family, commitment and the nitty gritty that comes with them, then I highly recommend any book that is written by Alison Ragsdale and My Sister’s Only Hope is a wonderful book to start with. You can’t go wrong putting this one on your nightstand. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

‘Will you help me become a mother?’ My sister whispers, her hands clasping mine. ‘You’re my only hope…’

When my sister asks me to help her have a child, I already know I will say yes. She has always dreamed of being a mother, and this might be her last chance.

Not long after the embryo is created, my sister is killed in a tragic hiking accident. The grief of losing my best friend is unbearable, but in the days that follow I realize there is a shimmer of hope: I can still fulfill her dream, and bring her baby into the world.

But no matter what I do, I can’t stop thinking about my sister’s last words to me. On the day she died, she said there was something she needed to tell me. And when my brother-in-law finally tells me what my sister was hiding, I can barely breathe.

My heart breaks as I realize I may not have known my sister at all. But now I know her terrible secret, do I have the strength to be the mother of her child?

An emotional and unputdownable story about what it means to be a mother. Perfect for fans who love Kate Hewitt, Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Alison Ragsdale writes contemporary women’s fiction novels set in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, her homeland. They are emotionally charged stories about family, love, loss, forgiveness, and finding new ways to happiness despite life’s toughest challenges.

Ragsdale’s novels are heart-wrenching tales of family dynamics and relationships, inspired by the extraordinary in the every-day. For more information, previews of upcoming books, and signings, sign up for the Highlanders Club newsletter.

A former marketing executive, originally from Edinburgh, Alison now lives near Washington D.C. with her husband and dogs. She was educated in England and holds an MBA from Leicester University.

REVIEW:

The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury was my first Christmas book of the year! I have to admit that I am a softie for any Christmas story and if it contains a love story that is even better! I even love Christmas movies. This book gives us a double whammy because it has been made into a movie. How fun is that?

This story is about an old family heirloom ring that was lost and may never be found again. Vanessa is a military widow and her daughter has just started college. After she moves her daughter in the dorm and is on her way home again, she makes a detour to get gas. She sees an interesting antique store and decides to take a look and see if by chance she can find her ring. She meets Ben and the rest is history. I can’t tell you anymore about the ring. The search is a huge part of the story.

I can tell you that if you like Karen Kingsbury, you will most likely fall in love with her latest novel. I haven’t read too much of her work but I found the story and all that happens intriguing. I love the search. I love antique stores and wonder about the backstory of the items I see there. 

I truly enjoyed The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury and if you are like me and like anything Christmas, then this book is for you. It is going to deserve a spot on your nightstand for the upcoming holidays! Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

While searching for her family’s long-lost heirloom ring, military widow Vanessa Mayfield meets handsome antique dealer Ben Miller. The two are drawn to each other and forge a friendship that soon becomes a deep and breathtaking romance. But neither are sure that what they’ve found can last.

As Vanessa organizes her annual Columbus Cares Christmas Military Dance, she looks forward to her daughter’s return from college. But Vanessa hasn’t told Sadie about Ben. After all, Vanessa hadn’t anticipated finding love again after losing her husband. And now she wrestles with feelings that are becoming hard to ignore.

Just as Ben is about to declare his love for Vanessa, he learns more about her missing Christmas ring: her great grandfather found it in France on D-Day, and engraved on the band is a single meaningful word. The details confirm a terrible truth, one that Ben cannot ignore.

Certain he now knows where Vanessa’s ring is, Ben leaves town in a frantic rush. But can he stop a certain sale, or will Vanessa’s ring be lost forever? Days before Christmas, when all seems hopeless, Ben and Vanessa learn an important eternal truth: Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Karen Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, is America’s favorite inspirational storyteller, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller lists and many of her novels are under development with Hallmark Films and as major motion pictures. Her Baxter Family books are being developed into a TV series slated for major network viewing sometime in the next year. Karen is also an adjunct professor of writing at Liberty University. In 2001 she and her husband, Don, adopted three boys from Haiti, doubling their family in a matter of months. Today the couple has joined the ranks of empty-nesters, living in Tennessee near five of their adult children.

REVIEW:

The second book in the Tucker Billionaires Series has finally arrived! It is Fierce Love by W. Million. The first book was Temporary Love which was released January of 2024. It was a wait but worth every long month of it. W. Million always brings us such delicious stories and Fierce Love is just as yummy.

This story is about Hollyn Davis and Nathaniel Tucker. Their story is a little like the fairy tale Cinderella. Hollyn comes from a poor family whose parents are criminals and Nate is from a rich family related to the royalty we have come to love in Bellerive. Now, who doesn’t like an adult fairy tale?

We meet some new characters and a few of the characters from the first book. Fierce Love does read as a standalone. You don’t have to read the first one before reading this one. You may want to go back and read Temporary Love after you get a taste of these books. They are addictive.

I also love that it is a small community on the island of Bellerive. The characters are great! Even if there are some of them you don’t like, you will love how W. Million has developed these folks. Some of them are so unique and some you love right away and there are those you would like to slap. Seriously!

Even though the Tucker family is over the top rich, you will enjoy their interactions. The siblings get along well and are a joy. Most of them have charities that they have developed and support. They are basically good people. Well, except for a couple. You have to have a scoundrel in the pack. Right?

The descriptions of the landscapes and the homes make the area come alive. I can see it in my mind and would love a visit sometime. It is truly a beautiful place. I loved the books about the Royal family. If you enjoy this book and series, go back and check out the Bellerive Royals Series. 

If you like royalty, seeing how the rich live and a side of steamy with your love story, be sure to check out W. Million and Fierce Love. I highly recommend these books for your nightstand and your bedtime reading pleasure. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

I broke my own heart to save my little sister.

I walked away from the only man I’ve ever loved to protect him.

Nathaniel was the rich boy. I was the girl with criminals for parents. First loves are never meant to last.

Now I’m back home on the island we grew up on for a new job. It should be a win-win. My sister loves this island with the small town feel that I escaped years ago.

All I want is a clean slate—to move forward.

But long days on the set of the TV show I’m working on with Nathaniel makes me relive all the moments of our past.

Every touch, every quiet moment, every questioning glance in his eyes—I know I won’t be able to stay away from him.

Even if it costs me everything.

This is the second book in the Tucker Billionaires, but this can be read as a standalone.

Content considerations: family member death, neglectful/cruel parents, substance abusing parents, criminals for parents

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