The Book Of Essie by Meghan Maclean Weir ā 336 pages Book Blurb: Esther Ann Hicks–Essie–is the youngest child onĀ Six for Hicks,a reality television phenomenon. She’s grown up in the spotlight, both idolized and despised for her family’s...
Educated by Tara Westoverā 352 pages Book Blurb: Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, she prepared for the end of the world by stockpiling home-canned peaches and sleeping with her...
The Sound Of Gravel by Ruth Warinerā Audio Version Book Blurb:Ā Ruth Wariner was the thirty-ninth of her fatherās forty-two children. Growing up on a farm in rural Mexico, where authorities turned a blind eye to the practices of her community, Ruth lives in a...
The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff – 514 pages Book Blurb: Sweeping and lyrical, spellbinding and unforgettable, David EbershoffāsThe 19th Wife combines epic historical fiction with a modern murder mystery to create a brilliant novel of literary suspense. It is...
Review:Drive Me Crazy by Carly Robyn blew me away with its humor, heart, and heat. Iām 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. Sheās my daughter; but itās 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 Iād 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 youāre looking for a book to make you laugh with a good dollop of spice, pick this one up. Readers are all saying they canāt wait for the second in the series.@carlyrobynauthor šHave you ever watched an Formula One race? OR Favorite trope in rom-coms? ... See MoreSee Less