In her latest novel Isola, Allegra Goodman crafts an enthralling narrative that seamlessly blends historical fiction with profound psychological insight. Drawing inspiration from the true story of Marguerite de la Rocque, a 16th-century French noblewoman, Goodman weaves a tale that explores themes of survival, faith, love, and personal transformation. While the historical bones of the […]
The Love Lyric by Kristina Forest
In her latest contemporary romance novel, The Love Lyric, USA Today bestselling author Kristina Forest delivers a poignant story about second chances, healing, and the transformative power of love. As the final installment in the Greene Sisters trilogy, following The Neighbor Favor and The Partner Plot, this book brings us the story of eldest sister […]
The Partner Plot by Kristina Forest
The Partner Plot is the second installment in Kristina Forest’s delightful Greene Sisters series, following The Neighbor Favor. With her signature blend of warmth, wit, and authenticity, Forest crafts a compelling second-chance romance that explores themes of personal growth, professional ambition, and the courage to love again. The Greene Sisters Series: A Fresh Voice in […]
The Neighbor Favor marks Kristina Forest’s enchanting debut into adult contemporary romance, following her successful young adult novels. As the first installment in The Greene Sisters series, this book introduces us to the accomplished Greene family, particularly focusing on Lily Greene, the youngest of three sisters. Forest expertly crafts a story that combines the charm […]
The Housemaid’s Wedding by Freida McFadden

The Housemaid’s Wedding by Freida McFadden on January 20, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Thrillers / Domestic, Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense Pages: 74 Format: eBook Buy on Amazon Goodreads “They say rain on your wedding day is good luck. Death threats on your wedding day? Probably not so much.” Today is supposed to be the […]
Rachel Joyce’s The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy serves as both a companion piece and a parallel narrative to her bestselling debut The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. While the first book followed Harold’s impromptu walking journey across England, this novel reveals the story from Queenie’s perspective as she waits in a hospice, crafting […]

Synopsis: Exotic locale, fast money, nerves of steel and a torrid love affair. What else does a bank robber need? Born in the former Soviet Union but raised in Brooklyn, New York, Mike grows up the black sheep of an educated, law-abiding Jewish family. Drawn to the criminal life he realizes that the risks of […]

Clouds In the Future by Eric Goebelbecker Genre: Science Fiction / War ISBN: 9798990006720 Print Length: 254 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Andrea Marks-Joseph A moving human story in a brutal future where a soldier must fight against instinct to get revenge in the war with the aliens Soldiers and civilians are living in the […]
Book Review: The Bulgarian Bartender

The Bulgarian Bartender by Daryl Kulak Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense ISBN: 9781304213860 Print Length: 252 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Melissa Suggitt A story packed with heart, hilarity, and a healthy dose of chaos Two small-town women, one missing friend, and a dangerous Bulgarian underworld—how far would you go for friendship? The Bulgarian Bartender […]
Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey
In her latest novel, Pulitzer Prize finalist Eowyn Ivey returns to the enchanted Alaskan landscape that captivated readers in “The Snow Child.” With “Black Woods, Blue Sky,” she weaves an even darker fairy tale, one that explores the razor’s edge between wild freedom and dangerous obsession. Plot and Narrative Structure The story follows Birdie, a […]