I really liked the behind the scenes of this book. Unfortunately, I read this many years after publication and Colton had alreadyBook #41 read in 2023
I really liked the behind the scenes of this book. Unfortunately, I read this many years after publication and Colton had already come out. It made a lot of what he wrote irrelevant to present day. Overall, Colton seems like a great guy and I liked learning more about him.
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Book #41 read in 2023
I really liked the behind the scenes of this book. Unfortunately, I read this many years after publication and Colton had already come out. It made a lot of what he wrote irrelevant to present day. Overall, Colton seems like a great guy and I liked learning more about him.
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Heading into her college reunion, Jenny feels like she's the only one who didn't get the memo on life. Turns out, she was right. Book #96 read in 2024
Heading into her college reunion, Jenny feels like she's the only one who didn't get the memo on life. Turns out, she was right. When Jenny finally gets her memo, she has to decide whether to accept it. To live her best life, Jenny must go back and "fix" what she did wrong the first time.
In a "Sliding Doors" type of story, we see Jenny in two parallel lives. Flipping back and forth between what could be and what actually is, I was drawn to the story. I didn't buy into some parts of it, like the romance. However, Jenny's friendship with Geeta is a highlight in both storylines. Overall, this was a unique and interesting story!
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I picked this up because of the incredibly cute cover and the promise of hilarity. Libby is a normal girl with an inspiring and fBook #94 read in 2024
I picked this up because of the incredibly cute cover and the promise of hilarity. Libby is a normal girl with an inspiring and fake online persona. When an influential media mogul, Hildy, decides she needs to meet "Lillibet" in person, Libby and her friends have to create a believable experience. The characters fell a little flat for me. I didn't connect with them and didn't really love any of them. This was a cautionary tale not to believe everything you see on social media. The goats were exceptionally fun, though!
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The second in this series follows Porter Beck as he takes on an international mystery again. The book begins with a bang on the 4Book #93 read in 2024
The second in this series follows Porter Beck as he takes on an international mystery again. The book begins with a bang on the 4th of July and doesn't let up. There is a lot of violence, but the action doesn't stop. I will definitely read more of this series!
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This cover and the setting of a Greek Island caught my eye. I feel like this story has been done before and better. It was an intBook #92 read in 2024
This cover and the setting of a Greek Island caught my eye. I feel like this story has been done before and better. It was an interesting read but not an edge-of-your-seat kind of suspense. The predictability of the situation made the ending a bit of a letdown. If you're interested in a quick escape read, this would be a good one.
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I really liked the beginning of this book, a Victorian House that holds secrets and the woman who finds solace there. But the houBook #91 read in 2024
I really liked the beginning of this book, a Victorian House that holds secrets and the woman who finds solace there. But the house is bought and renovated taking away all the charm. When Jane returns, she meets the new owner, who has a son who sees the house's ghosts. Here is where the book takes a turn and becomes more of a history lesson than a novel. While it was interesting at times, at others, it was meandering and preachy, drawing us away from the charm of the initial story. Jane was not likable, but I liked her interaction with the paranormal.
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I look forward to a new Kate Burkholder book every year. Once again, Linda Castillo transports us to Amish territory to the sceneBook #90 read in 2024
I look forward to a new Kate Burkholder book every year. Once again, Linda Castillo transports us to Amish territory to the scene of a grizzly murder: an Amish man burned at the stake. Kate's brother is one of the suspects, and Kate is taken off the case, but she does not stop trying to find the answers. Kathleen McInerney is once again brilliant as the voice of this series. I'm looking forward to the next one!
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Margo is all alone in the world. Her mother is around but preoccupied with her new boyfriend. Her father is an ex-pro wrestler wiBook #89 read in 2024
Margo is all alone in the world. Her mother is around but preoccupied with her new boyfriend. Her father is an ex-pro wrestler with addiction problems. So when Margo finds herself pregnant by her married college professor, she has to figure out how to live. When her roommates can't live with the baby anymore and move out, Margo turns to OnlyFans to make rent. What follows is a story of perseverance as Margo figures it all out. This started slow for me, but I loved watching Margo's character develop and grow as it progressed.
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Ellie's Deaf boarding school is shut down, so she has to move home to attend public school. Her family wants her to be "normal" aBook #88 read in 2024
Ellie's Deaf boarding school is shut down, so she has to move home to attend public school. Her family wants her to be "normal" and won't accept that she needs accommodations to participate in their family discussions. The school pairs her up with a buddy to help her get around the school, and while she and Jackson become friends, he is dealing with a crisis of his own. I really loved the relationship between Ellie and Jackson. I was so frustrated for her when she was dealing with her family and was happy she found a community of friends to help her navigate her relationship with her parents. This was a great YA read!
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The title of this book makes it seem like a mystery, but in reality, it's a journey of self-discovery and recovery. Lenny is reclBook #87 read in 2024
The title of this book makes it seem like a mystery, but in reality, it's a journey of self-discovery and recovery. Lenny is reclusive and introverted. She likes control and has trouble with social situations. At first, I wanted to compare her to Molly in The Maid, but Lenny was just harder to like. Once there was some context as to why Lenny was the way she was, it became easy to fall in love with her character. Lenny couldn't remember her childhood for the longest time, and when she does, we are treated to a heartbreaking and emotional journey of healing. Annie Maynard does a great job as Lenny's voice! If you loved The Maid, this one is for you.
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When Alice receives threatening messages every Wednesday, she must figure out why. Is it related to a story she's reported on, orBook #86 read in 2024
When Alice receives threatening messages every Wednesday, she must figure out why. Is it related to a story she's reported on, or is it something more personal? Alternating with Alice's story is the POV of her hired private investigator, whose character I loved. Finally, we get a glimpse into the mind of her stalker as his POV is also represented. This was a suspenseful and enjoyable read. There were a lot of red herrings before the stalker was revealed, and it was a great ending!
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This was a quick read set over a weekend at a family wedding. It really is about the dynamics between the three sisters and theirBook #85 read in 2024
This was a quick read set over a weekend at a family wedding. It really is about the dynamics between the three sisters and their mother. As the weekend unfolds, the family tries to overcome the secrets and lies that have kept them apart over the years. While it is a family drama, it is also a quick read that is somewhat predictable but still enjoyable.
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I enthusiastically recommend this book to anyone who loves family drama set in two timelines. In the present day, we meet MalloryBook #84 read in 2024
I enthusiastically recommend this book to anyone who loves family drama set in two timelines. In the present day, we meet Mallory, whose son faces a health crisis and needs a new kidney, but his father doesn't know he exists. Mallory never told Monk that he had a child, and there's a reason why. Trying to find a donor for her son means she needs to dig into her mother's adoption to find her birth family and, hopefully, a match. This leads to 1951 when we Meet Hannah. She takes us on a ride of intrigue as she navigates a revolution with two different men.
How do these timelines tie together? Will Mallory finally tell Monk about his son? Will she share why she never told him in the first place? I could not put this down! Such a great read!
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I probably chuckled more through this book than I was supposed to. It is a murder book, after all. Gwen tries a dating app to revBook #83 read in 2024
I probably chuckled more through this book than I was supposed to. It is a murder book, after all. Gwen tries a dating app to revive her love life, but when everyone she dates turns up dead, she becomes murder suspect number one. This should be a cautionary tale about online dating, but really, it's just good fun.
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If you're looking for a great summer read with witty banter, a little spice, and great friendships, this book is for you. ReturniBook #81 read in 2024
If you're looking for a great summer read with witty banter, a little spice, and great friendships, this book is for you. Returning to their childhood camp for what may be their last camp reunion, this group of friends, including Clara and Mack, revisit old feelings and friendships. Some of this was predictable, but it didn't stop me from enjoying it.
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Billed as a cross between The Bachelor and Survivor, this was a modern, fun twist on romance. Orie thinks she's been asked to be Book #79 read in 2024
Billed as a cross between The Bachelor and Survivor, this was a modern, fun twist on romance. Orie thinks she's been asked to be on Survivor, but instead, she's cast in a spin-off show that is just as much a dating game as it is one of survival. And she finds out she's there with her high school crush, Remy. I loved the uniqueness of the competitions and how the "game" unfolded. This was great fun!
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This one had a lot of humor and charm, even if the teenagers sometimes acted too old for their age and other times too young. TheBook #77 read in 2024
This one had a lot of humor and charm, even if the teenagers sometimes acted too old for their age and other times too young. The Disneyland vibes are strong, and so are the references to Disney, which adds to the whimsical elements of the book. Cas, trying to break into the party-planning world, misrepresents herself to a popular vlogger who then hires her to plan her quinceañera. My favorite characters were actually Cas's sister, Po, and the vlogger, Paulina, who have such a cute relationship. This was a cute, quick read that I think would be enjoyed by anyone looking for a charming escape.
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I loved two things about this book: the setting, Cleveland in the 1980s, and the culinary world. This was a true depiction of theBook #76 read in 2024
I loved two things about this book: the setting, Cleveland in the 1980s, and the culinary world. This was a true depiction of the workings of a busy kitchen. However, the characters were not as easy to love. In fact, I found Theo to be a bit insufferable and Julia downright unlikable. Theo did have a great coming-of-age arc, and I ended up liking the story quite a bit overall.
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I will read anything Kimberly Belle writes because I love the roller coaster ride she takes us on. This book was no exception. DrBook #75 read in 2024
I will read anything Kimberly Belle writes because I love the roller coaster ride she takes us on. This book was no exception. Drama, intrigue, suspense, and a cat-and-mouse game kept me on the edge of my seat. The one thing that turned me off was that it took place in the world of antiquities and art. For some reason, personal preference only, I find that boring. But the high intensity more than makes up for that. This one should not be missed!
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This is my first book by this author, but it won't be my last. I will add her to the must-read summer books because of the lovelyBook #74 read in 2024
This is my first book by this author, but it won't be my last. I will add her to the must-read summer books because of the lovely setting in Chatham, Cape Cod. This book follows two sisters and their aunt as they traverse life difficulties. While I expected the feel-good and self-discovery aspects of this book, there were many bumpy roads getting there. I really enjoyed this one!
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