By Phillipa Ashley ** Publication Date 24 June 2021 ** 4.5 stars Rose Vernon has been to hell and back. While working toward her PhD in archaeology, she was beset by illness. So tired all the time, the doctors investigated and found she had aplastic anemia. The outcome was grim without a bone marrow donor. …
Book Two of the Anderson Creek series By K.T. Egan ** Publication Date 4 May 2021** 4 stars When Cheyenne’s grandfather dies, the whole family gathers at his homestead to pay their respects. Cheyenne wonders what will happen to the home now that he’s gone. Then at the reading of the will, she has the …
By Molly E. Lee 4.5 stars Harley’s father has beaten her again and again. Making her feel like less than the ground walked upon. Meanwhile her intent is to shield her 7 year old half-sister Ray from that anger and venom. To protect her until Harley’s 18th birthday, just around the corner, when hopefully they …
By Denise Hunter ** Publication Date 13 April 2021 ** 4 stars Sophie Lawson is starting over. For years she put her life on hold to care for her ailing mother and siblings. Now she’s moved to Piper’s Cove where she will be opening a bookstore, a dream that she shared with her late mother. …
By Georgina Young ** Publication Date 19 February 2021 ** 3.75 stars Lona has dropped out of uni, is living with her parents, and still working her high school job at the local skating rink. Meanwhile all her friends are still in uni and moving on with their lives. But Lona doesn’t care. She doesn’t …
By Jennifer Snow ** Publication Date 12 January 2021 ** 4.25 stars Beth never expected to find out her husband was having an affair. After all, they had been together nearly forever. They have two kids and Beth is a devoted mom and wife. But there you have it. Her husband died with a smile …
By Lia Louis ** Publication Date 14 July 2020 ** 4.25 stars Emmie Blue’s life has never been normal. Her mom hasn’t been around much. Since Emmie was a young teen, her mom has been on the road traveling with festivals. Emmie doesn’t even know her father. All she knows is what her mom told …
By Brenda Novak ** Publication Date 13 October 2020** 4 stars Emery is a native of Silver Springs, but she’s hiding out now that she’s lost her big broadcasting job in Los Angeles. She was fired because her ex posted a sex tape of them online as revenge for her breaking up with him. He …
By RaeAnne Thayne ** Publication Date 6 October 2020** 4 stars If Silver Bells, Colorado were a real place, I’d be packing my bags. Straight out of a Hallmark movie, this town exudes warmth, love, character and charm. In fact, it is so perfect, it could only come out of a Hallmark movie, and honestly, …
By Susie Yang ** Publication Date 8 September 2020 ** 5 stars Ivy Lin is 100% an American teenager. She longs for the same things all American teenagers do – the cool crowd, the handsome boyfriend, the right clothes. But Ivy is not 100% American. Ivy was born in Chongqing China, raised by her grandmother …