Month: November 2024

In Guilt and Ginataan, the fifth installment of the Tita Rosie’s Kitchen Mystery series, Mia P. Manansala continues to blend her signature elements of Filipino culture, food, and small-town intrigue into a compelling cozy mystery. The series has grown from its roots in Arsenic and Adobo, evolving into a richer tapestry of relationships, cultural exploration, […]

Mia P. Manansala’s debut novel “Arsenic and Adobo” serves up a delightful blend of murder mystery, Filipino culture, and mouthwatering food descriptions that will leave readers both satisfied and hungry for more. As the first installment in the Tita Rosie’s Kitchen Mystery series, this book introduces us to Lila Macapagal, a plucky protagonist whose return […]

Linda Grant’s The Story of the Forest is a poignant historical fiction novel that traverses the rich tapestry of 20th-century Europe, focusing on themes of memory, myth, migration, and survival. Spanning Latvia to Liverpool, this novel explores how familial narratives and cultural identity influence future generations. With Grant’s signature eloquence and layered storytelling, this novel […]

Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid’s Wedding bridges the emotional and narrative gap between The Housemaid’s Secret and The Housemaid is Watching. As a short novella in the beloved Housemaid series, it carries a wintery charm juxtaposed with an ominous atmosphere, a hallmark of McFadden’s style. This brief yet impactful entry captures Millie’s wedding day—one that should […]

In Holidating, USA Today bestselling author Sarina Bowen offers readers a charming collection of three holiday-themed romances that showcase her talent for creating authentic characters and heartwarming love stories. Each novella brings its own unique flavor to the anthology while maintaining the author’s signature style of witty dialogue, genuine emotional depth, and sizzling chemistry between […]

Sarah Jost’s sophomore novel The Estate weaves an ambitious tapestry of art history, magical realism, and psychological suspense. Following her debut Five First Chances, Jost ventures into darker territory with this tale of a gifted art historian who can physically enter paintings and sculptures. While the novel’s premise sparkles with originality and its atmospheric setting […]

Emma Grey’s latest novel, Pictures of You, is a compelling exploration of love, loss, and the possibility of second chances. Following the success of her global bestseller The Last Love Note, Grey delivers another emotionally charged narrative that skillfully weaves together themes of domestic abuse, family dynamics, and the power of true connection. The story […]