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"This was a delightful and whimsical read. The story was endearing and characters were likable and developed well throughout the book. A great read to escape from reality." - A. Green

4/4 stars.

"In Book 5 in the Lacey Doyle series our main character again faces being a suspect in a murder investigation. This time her business’ reputation as well as her own is effected. Leaving her no choice but to start her own investigation." - F. Schwarz

3/4 stars.

"The book was this months read for the St John’s university book club. And what a book it is. It actually made me laugh and cry. Maybe my age, COVID sheltering or the crazy things happen around Huntington now, made the story very poignant. Gayle really knows how to tell a story." - F. Schwarz

4/4 stars.

"Not a typical Hoover romance novel but still satisfying and poignant. The beginning felt slow but the bittersweet tones of marriage, love, loss, grief and moving forward came through toward the end." - A. Green

3/4 stars.

"This is the final installment in the Rajes series by this author. Although it wasn't my favorite of the series, it was a good book that served as a nice culmination with many Easter eggs from previous books. It followed the last of the Raje siblings- Vansh Raje. It draws you into the culture and current happenings in San Francisco. It's a mix of enemies/friends to lovers between the main characters. You aren't sure if you love or hate the main characters but it draws you in still the same and end up rooting for them to get their happy ending." - M. Bradley

3/4 stars.

"This follows the story of Adrienne and Paul as they discover love in the most unexpected way. Adrienne is telling the love story to her daughter after a tragedy in her life. It offers comfort and hope to both women in this time of need. You are swept away to a North Carolina beach as the couple discovers that love can still happen when you thought it was lost forever. it's never too late to be forgiven either. As with many Nicholas Sparks books, make sure to have the tissues handy. Great listen as an audiobook as well." - M. Bradley

4/4 stars.

"When go-go dancer Jenna Morgan’s boyfriend , Frank, cheats on her with stripers in his New Jersey club, Jenna moves to small-town Invertary, Scotland. Jenna’s calamitous dates earn her the nickname, "Calamity Jenna". When Frank, now mob connected, turns up in Invertary to force Jenna to return home and strip in his club, Invertary’s only cop, Matt Donaldson, puts Jenna under his protective custody. This rom-com is enhanced by family and friendship bonds and plot twists. A fun read." - E. Pasquali

2/4 stars.

"Excited to get my copy the book has great reviews. Well-written like all her books it draws you into the life of the main character. So descriptive you feel a part of the events so much so that I became anxious as a read the book. Worth the read just no all sugar." - F. Schwarz

4/4 stars.

"To add to my favorite things, tea and scones, this story adds quilting. The town is getting ready to host a quilting event weekend when the local gallery owner turn up murdered. Daisy and her friends want to solve the murder so the quilting weekend can continue." - F. Schwarz

3/4 stars.

"A Blacksheep and Company Mystery. It’s been awhile since Canadeo has wrote a book in this series. Dana ‘s goddaughter and her sister would like to learn to knit. The sister’s doctors think it will help with lingering problems from a car accident. They decide to have the lesson at the sisters’ home and that when the trouble starts. The book contains a lot of information on service dogs. Thus book will keep you guessing." - F. Schwarz

3/4 stars.

"Book 4 in the Seaside Harbor series we again visit with Lacey Doyle as she receives an unexpected visit from her family. Unfortunately their visit comes at the same time as a planned romantic getaway with her boyfriend. They all go on the weekend and a murder and a mystery follow. Makes you think what else could go wrong." - F. Schwarz

3/4 stars.

"In the small upstate New York town of Pine Grove, Miss May, Teeny, and Chelsea are known for their crime solving skills. When they find Buck Johnson, the head chef of Peter’s Land and Sea Restaurant, poisoned from a cinnamon bun, they spring into action, following clues to Manhattan and Brooklyn. Although it’s part of a series, it can be read a s a stand-alone book. A fast and fun read." - E. Pasquali

2/4 stars.

"I enjoyed this book. While the plot was predictable and the timeline presented was sporadic, it was an easy read. The ending felt rushed but overall enjoyable." - A. Green

3/4 stars.

"Picoult's writing is intricate and powerful. The backstory provided for each character is heartbreaking in their own way. This is not a "beach read" so be prepared to take breaks while reading this book." - A. Green

3/4 stars.

"This novel tells a bizarre story of a young black man who rises to the top of a sales team in a cult-like corporation. As he gains financial power, he sacrifices his relationships with loved ones and explores life in the fast lane with alcohol, drugs, and sex. The book is a tangled mess; the wild ride made me wonder why I was reading it." - D. Zelamsky

1/4 stars.