Frozen Flowers Fallen by Sarah Westill is a fantastic short story that left me wanting more. Will Bella and Markus find the serial killer before he strikes again? Bella Bella is a clerk with the local police department. She is called gen-common, meaning she doesn’t have a “power” that the government recognizes. Bella’s mother is […]
Moving is Murder by Nellie H. Steele is a funny, well-plotted mystery filled with magnificent characters and a beautiful setting. Will Ellie figure out what happened to her Aunt before she meets the same fate? Eleanor Byrne Larson Ellie is our sleuth, and we are in her point of view. Her husband recently left her, […]
No One Knows Us Here by Rebecca Kelley is a brilliantly written story. I was immediately drawn into Rosemary’s life. Will Rosemary find happiness after murdering her boyfriend? Rosemary Rabourne Our heroine is Rosemary. She is in her twenties and has already had a hard life. Her past is her story, and she keeps it […]
The Good Son by Jacquelyn Mitchard made me think about motherhood and how our children are always our responsibility. Will Thea figure out how to help Stefan? Does Stefan even want her help? Thea Our point of view comes from Thea. She is a professor of literature, author, wife, and mother. To be exact, Thea […]
Jen’s 2023 Reading Challenges Hi! I am back again. I had a great time this year doing the reading challenges. So, I thought I would mix it up a bit this year. If you want to join one of the challenges below, click the link after “Hosted by,” and it will take you to […]
The Christmas Cowboy by Shanna Hatfield is a story of finding love and moving forward at Christmas time. Will Tate show Kenzie who he truly is? Tate Our hero is Tate. He is a rodeo bronc rider and a rancher. Tate is also sweet, caring, and movie star handsome. His friends think he is great, […]
Guiding the Grouch by Shanna Hatfield is a sweet romance reflecting the spirit of Christmas. Will Gabe and Dani figure out their hearts before Christmas? Gabe Gatlin Gabe is our hero. He is intelligent, good-looking, has a heart of gold, and has an over-stuffed wallet. Mostly Gabe is looking for what is missing in his […]
Death by Fountain by Jennifer S. Alderson is a fast, holiday-filled mystery set in Rome. Will Lana figure out who killed Rachel before Randy misses his wedding? The setting for this installment is terrific. I love the descriptions of the sites in Rome. The scene at the coliseum makes me want to head to Rome […]