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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Coming to your favorite retailer this Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

I am a sucker for series. Don’t ask me how many I have going as I don’t even know. 😆 I have been so into the Amish ABCs by @shelley.s.gray

D is for Daisy is a clean slow burn romance. Daisy is a little different than your typical Amish woman. She has always dreamed of owning her own farm. Unfortunately, the farm she wanted was bought by another couple, Ruthie and Mervin. “Gentlemen” farmers meaning this is their retirement. They are not farmers and their son realizes they need help. Insert Kyle from Kentucky. He agrees to work on the farm for a year. Kyle rescues Daisy after a disastrous e-bike accident. Kyle and Daisy become friends but others think they should be more than friends.

I loved Daisy’s character. I could relate somewhat to her. I was a little different than a lot of others when I was younger. I felt her hurt when she would discuss being teased in school. Being that I had leg braces, glasses, and braces all through elementary school in that order I have heard all the names. Thank goodness for parents who taught me what really mattered.

Kyle has a good heart even if a woman beautiful on the outside but disgustingly ugly veered him in the wrong direction for a bit. I’m really hoping we get a book on his sister!

Go ahead and order your copy for release day. You can read these books in any order. Why not treat yourself to all four now? There will be more coming…

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Earlier this month @authorpatjohns recommended Hunted on the Trail by @dana_mentink and it was as good as Patricia said.

This was the best treadmill audiobook. The entire book takes place on a wooded trail as Steph and Vance are trying to outrun killers. Both Steph and Vance have two search and rescue dogs and Pudge is the cutest character. How can you not love a dog named Pudge?

This is part of Mentink’s Security Hounds Investigations and can be read as a standalone. I have not read the other books in the series…yet.

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I am officially caught up to date on Emily Henry books.

Beach Read was not my favorite but it was still a good rom-com. I must admit though it made me a little sad towards the end.

Beach Read is set on the shores of lake in Michigan mainly during the summer. January needs to write another book but grieving her dad and the life she thought she had and would have had has caused writer’s block. Augustus is in the same boat of writer’s block. January and Augustus know each other from college. Let’s just say there weren’t on the best of terms. Resigned to the fact they now live next to each other they come up with a writing plan. Will the plan sink or float? Time will only tell.

If I’m not mistaken I believe this will be coming to a streaming service in the next year or so.

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Hula was the May pick for my library book club. Yes, I just finished it after starting it in April. It was also the first unofficial book club with @hi_achievers_tutoring (teachers follow her!)

I gave it 4 stars because it did not capture my full attention. It was too easy to put down and not want to pick it right back up. Hence why it took two months to finish.

It was very educational for me especially with Megan reading and explaining so much I had NO clue about regarding Hawaiian culture. It saddens me that natives have been through so much for what is rightfully theirs. To be a native and not be able to prove it because of paperwork made up by government is heartbreaking. To have land but have so many restrictions on what can be built and how and when. Then not be able to afford to build because items are so expensive. I feel what native Hawaiians have experienced and continue to do so is overshadowed.

Hula is so much more than a pretty dance. It is the story of their ancestors. It is beauty, sadness, heartbreak, and love. If you watch and listen closely you will feel all emotions.

The plot twist was the best I’ve read in a bit. I had to stop, think, and reread to make sure I read what I read.

When I read future books set in Hawaii I will have more knowledge to see deeper into the stories.

This is the debut novel from the author and a second book, The Pohaku, has been released.

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This was a fantastic psychological thriller but not a 5 star read for myself. I give it 4.25 because I was left a bit unsatisfied by the ending. I have questions that will never be answered.

Erin and Mark are planning a very lavish wedding and honeymoon. They have a very nice house and are ready to start their married life. Until Mark loses his job. Changes must be made to everything. Problem is Mark doesn’t share all the changes with Erin until the last nanosecond. Unfortunately, on the honeymoon things go sideways and their life as they know it has imploded.

I can’t share my entire thoughts as it would ruin the twists and turns. I want you the reader to be as flabbergasted as I was in certain moments. I wanted to throw the book but couldn’t because it was on my kindle and we don’t throw Windle the Kindle.

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