Perfection. A book that can make the world disappear and you can’t put down for anything is a perfect book. I hit my highest daily steps yesterday because of this book. I packed it everywhere around the house. 

I am a sucker for author reading lists and found I’ve read quite a few on this one. 

Carly Fortune is my new Abby Jimenez. Auto-buy author from this day forward. I will be binging the rest of her back list. See you when I see you. 

Quick synopsis if you aren’t familiar with this book: Teenagers bond over a summer on the lake and continue to bond every summer until they both attend separate universities. A tragic and heartbreaking summer between high school and university separates them until a parent passes twelve years later. One weekend as adults could make or break their future. 

Cryptic yes but that is so you will read the book. 

Must haves: drinks, snacks, tissues, and comfy reading spot. 

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Sometimes a book will surprise you. Family for Beginners was such a book. It made me think about grief and different things we grieve. We can grieve loss of friendships just as hard as grieving loss of family.

Flora is lonely and has been since her mother died when she was very young. She lived with an aunt who looked at Flora as “unwanted baggage.” Flora has never forgotten that feeling. She lives in a tiny NYC apartment near the florist where she works. She has one good friend but they are in different phases of life and don’t share much outside of work. Until one day when Flora and her friend make up scenarios about the man staring in the florist window. When Jack enters the shop, Flora’s life changes in ways she never thought possible. A trip to the Lake District in England with Jack and his girls gives Flora a chance to see what family is all about. The good and bad. You just have to decide if the good outweighs the bad moments.

Mostly clean romance until the last 80ish pages then a couple of semi steamy scenes. A good summer read for fans of family dramas.

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If you enjoyed The Housemaid series then this is your next read. It gave me all the thrills and chills. Kept me up way too late and prevented me from accomplishing housework. I had to keep turning the pages.

In the words of my friend April: “Dear Debbie is UNHINGED!”

Quick synopsis: Debbie is a housewife who writes a Dear Debbie newspaper column. She doles advice to other women who may not be the happiest in the their life. One day Debbie’s life spirals out of control and what does she do? Read the book and find out. All I will say is I wouldn’t want to get in her way!

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Sometimes you just need a book by that one author who always guarantees an escape and a happy ending for all.

Chasing the Clouds away is a clean romance with no language and no spice.

Maisy is super close to her family especially since her father passed away. It takes the entire family to make sure all musts and needs are met. At the airport she meets Chase, a rich man who has the attitude of everyone is beneath me. Or so Maisy thinks. During a flight she learns his absentee mother has passed and he isn’t happy to have to take care of few last minute things with her passing. What transpires from a chance meeting changes more than just attitudes.

Perfect for readers who love that Hallmark feeling!

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The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin was the July pick for Reading Together Book Club @bcplinsta

Alice is still grieving her husband and after a stressful trip to pick up her bees she almost runs over Jake in his wheelchair. Jake is trying to work through his depression after a tragic accident that left him a paraplegic. A near miss bonds two people who otherwise would have never crossed paths. While working out how to help one another with Alice’s bee farm, Harry finds his way to the farm and all three create a community that offers what each is missing in their life.

I thought this would be a quick read but before you realize it you are taking your time feeling all the emotions and rooting for the underdogs. A deeply emotional novel that reminds you not to judge a person by their appearance or past.

I was excited to learn that there is another book continuing the story, Bumblebee Season.

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I am so lucky to have received a complimentary copy of @shelley.s.gray new book, The Unexpected Caller (Book 1 in The Amish Widow’s Club). The world disappears when I’m between the pages of her books. It’s been a bit since a book has made me forget I was walking on the treadmill and when I finally look up I have walked further than I expected.

Leanna has been widowed for a little over a year and the eligible bachelors or widowers have decided she is ready to be courted. Did anyone ask her? No. Being typical men they decided for themselves she is ready. Leanna isn’t sure if she wants to get remarried. Her marriage was not the best.

Evan is one of the men who come courting. He has decided they are meant to be. Leanna doesn’t disagree as he does make her heart race but she wants something he may not.

A secret but not secret group has asked Leanna to join. They are widows who have decided they will remain single. They meet and encourage each other. Provide a listening ear when needed. Doreen is the nurturer and most free with her advice. She is someone you want in your corner when conflicted.

Leanna must decide what she wants but first she must learn to be happy within.

Leanna is a character you will root for but also be exasperated with at times. I say that but maybe her struggles are truly ones you experience when your spouse passes. Luckily, I have not experienced that tragedy.

Evan’s four sons carry this story right along. I appreciate reading about an Amish father who accepts his kids for who they are and decide to be.

The Unexpected Caller is one you should not miss. Book two is already in the works!

I received a complimentary copy from the author with no requirement to leave a review positive or otherwise. All thoughts are of my own experience reading the book.

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How would you react if you were almost abducted walking home?

Susanna has been on edge since her cousin was killed and other women have been abducted in the quiet communities of Pennsylvania. Her almost abduction puts her in the capable hands of police officer Zeke. As they run from the abductors they learn more about one another that makes them realize they are more alike than first glance.

Innocent Amish Target kept me on the edge of my seat. I would hope I would have the grit and courage to fight for my freedom. Susanna is one tough Amish woman. Nothing slows her down. Her faith in God keeps her calm and brave.

A clean suspenseful romance that has all the heart stopping danger a reader craves with no foul language.

I received a complimentary copy from the author with no requirement to leave a positive review. Theresa above review is in my own words.

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What??? That ending did not satisfy me. 

It was a good story but so many open ended storylines and the storylines were hodge podged together. My thought in why: the story mimics real life as we don’t always know how or why something happened or why certain people are together. We are only privy to what others want us to know. Also it’s like art. Understanding art is totally based on the viewer. Even if the artist says one thing you as a viewer may see something totally different. 

Synopsis: Maggie works at an art museum in LA. Her ex left her for the artist. The night of the art show opening the artist disappears. As Maggie starts investigating she finds more questions than answers. Will she become the next statistic before solving the case?

Overall 4 stars mainly because it made me think.

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Till Summer Do Us Part is as hot on the inside as it is outside. ♨️🔥. A slow burn romance that heats up to inferno.

Scottie is the only divorcee in an office full of cocky men. When one of her coworkers pushes her too far she invents a husband. It backfires so quick that she must find one pronto. Enter Wilder, her best friend’s brother. Wilder is everything you want. Sexy, bad boy image, but is a softie when it comes to family. Scottie and Wilder end up at a marriage boot camp and all bets are off.

Sit down, grab a very cold drink, and a bag a nerd clusters for an enjoyable summer read.

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June Wrap Up 👨🇺🇸⚾️🏟️☀️

14 books total, 0 DNF

5 books donated/given to others

6 books (kindle/physical) of my own read

Reviews of most books on my blog. www.kentuckybooklover.com

B Borrowed from friend/family

L  Library

KO  Kindle Owned

O  Physical Owned

EL  E-library (Libby/Overdrive/Hoopla)

AB  Audiobook 

KU  Kindle Unlimited 

NG NetGalley

ARC Advanced Reader Copy 

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