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!
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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…
I received a complimentary copy from the author with no requirement to review positively. All thoughts and wording above are my own.
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.
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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