Jumping Over Shadows by Annette Gendler Courtesy of author for an honest review Book Blurb: “History was repeating itself when Annette Gendler fell in love with a Jewish man in Germany in 1985. Her Great-Aunt Resi had been married to a Jew in Czechoslovakia before...
Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen by Sarah Bird – 399 pages ARC courtesy of St. Martins Press in exchange for my honest opinion Book Blurb: Though born into bondage on a “miserable tobacco farm” in Little Dixie, Missouri, Cathy Williams was never allowed to consider...
This time of year I make a list of books to GIVE friends and family and of course they’re also picks you should TREAT YOURSELF with. You’ll find a variety of genres so hopefully there’s something for everyone! Most of these books I read in 2018 so that the...
The Air You Breathe by Frances de Pontes Peebles– 464 pages Audio Book Blurb: Skinny, nine-year-old orphaned Dores is working in the kitchen of a sugar plantation in 1930s Brazil when in walks a girl who changes everything. Graça, the spoiled daughter of a wealthy...
Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren – Audio Book Blurb: Hazel Camille Bradford knows she’s a lot to take—and frankly, most men aren’t up to the challenge. If her army of pets and thrill for the absurd don’t send them running, her lack of filter...
Potluck: Food and Drink to Share with Friends and Family by The Editors of Food & Wine – 268 pages Book Blurb: Featuring more than 150 contemporary dishes for your next potluck–all easy to transport and serve, and guaranteed to please–this...
Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid– 256 pages ARC courtesy of Netgalley and Ballantine Books Book Blurb: In 1979, Daisy Jones and The Six split up. Together, they had redefined the 70’s music scene, creating an iconic sound that rocked the world. Apart,...
The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle – 273 pages ARC from Flatiron Books in exchange for an honest review Book Blurb: At one point or another, we’ve all been asked to name five people, living or dead, with whom we’d like to have dinner. Why do we choose the...
Spark Of Light by Jodi Picoult – 352 pages ARC courtesy of Ballantine Books in exchange for an honest review. Book Blurb: The warm fall day starts like any other at the Center—a women’s reproductive health services clinic—its staff offering care to anyone who passes...
No Time to Blink by Dina Silver – 286 pages Book Blurb: Catherine Clarke defied her family’s expectations when she married Gabriel, a handsome Lebanese businessman. After moving to Gabriel’s homeland and welcoming a baby daughter, Catherine knew she had to acclimate...
Review:Drive Me Crazy by Carly Robyn blew me away with its humor, heart, and heat. I’m newer to rom-com (Romantic Comedy) and after reading quite a few of them, I totally think that this one shines above.Full disclosure, I know the author quite well. She’s my daughter; but it’s the honest truth when I say I loved the heck out of this book. I was literally laughing out loud at some points and fell hard in love with Blake, the broody Brit, and Ella, the relatable journalist who could be my BFF.The pacing of the story was spot on as I fell into the fast-paced life of an F1 driver, and the toll racing takes on both their minds and bodies. I appreciated the slow burn to the ultimately spicy and steamy romance. It made the wait and tension totally worth the wait! For me, smart conversation and good banter can make or break a book. This one had so much wit and humor that I’d be happy with that alone.The settings in this book take the reader all around Europe which makes for great escapes. Ella, who hails from Chicago before moving to New York, offers many local references which I loved.On top of the heart, humor and heat, there are also some serious issues woven through the book such a loss of a parent, mental illness, and sexual abuse. These issues are presented with sensitivity and care.Bottom line, if you’re looking for a book to make you laugh with a good dollop of spice, pick this one up. Readers are all saying they can’t wait for the second in the series.@carlyrobynauthor 📘Have you ever watched an Formula One race? OR Favorite trope in rom-coms? ... See MoreSee Less