In the vein of Billie Letts, Drake is at her best with THE ROAD TO ME. Readers will enjoy her gritty, tender characters and her trademark wit, even asIn the vein of Billie Letts, Drake is at her best with THE ROAD TO ME. Readers will enjoy her gritty, tender characters and her trademark wit, even as she strikes at the heart of the most savage traumas and deepest loves. Drake delivers a brave piece of women's fiction with unwavering poignancy with deft depictions of abuse, grief and what women do in secret to survive. I came away uplifted by the clear reminder of the power of stories to create bonds that heal in even the most fractured families....more
With sumptuous storytelling and impeccable attention to historical detail, the cities of Vienna and Prague hang like lovers from each arm as McMillan With sumptuous storytelling and impeccable attention to historical detail, the cities of Vienna and Prague hang like lovers from each arm as McMillan leads readers along the streets of her imagined post-war world of intrigue and romance in The Mozart Code. Before they know it, they’re far from their armchairs and deeply in love with Simon and Sophie. Rife with secret codes, haunting melodies, betrayal and sacrifice, at its heart this is a story about the courage it takes to love and be loved. Long after I finished reading, a sweet and hopeful refrain lingers. Highly recommended! ...more
The best way to end this crazy 2021 summer?? MUCH ADO ABOUT BARBECUE! Sally Kilpatrick's books never fail to deliver the laughs with her quick wit andThe best way to end this crazy 2021 summer?? MUCH ADO ABOUT BARBECUE! Sally Kilpatrick's books never fail to deliver the laughs with her quick wit and spot-on Southernisms, and yet still also work my heart over with the depth of her too-true-to-life characters. This is the perfect Labor Day read! And it'll make you hungry, too! However you like your barbecue, this book's for you!...more
A spicy little Southern romp of a story! I laughed and blushed and got such a kick out of this light read. Full of personality and lovers that zing! IA spicy little Southern romp of a story! I laughed and blushed and got such a kick out of this light read. Full of personality and lovers that zing! I read it in an afternoon with a cup of tea and immediately put the other two on my Kindle to repeat the experience. Great escapism with a lot of charm!...more
Joy Callaway gracefully transports readers to the early glamour of the landmark Greenbrier Resort, introducing the brash, young Dorothy Draper, ill-suJoy Callaway gracefully transports readers to the early glamour of the landmark Greenbrier Resort, introducing the brash, young Dorothy Draper, ill-suited for the bleak confines of high society. The story follows her into the future as a renowned decorator, hired to restore the hotel. As she leaves her infamous mark, both the Greenbrier and Dorothy boldly come to life, filling the page with color and reflections on heartbreak and passion. Clandestine undertakings and encounters with historical figures who've frequented the resort are delightful surprises, crafted and researched meticulously. But it is Dorothy herself, and a timeless love story that ultimately deliver an ending that will leave readers eager to visit the Greenbrier for themselves, feeling they’ve stepped from dreary Kansas into Oz....more
Daring and provocative, in her strongest novel yet, Aimie K. Runyon’s ability to peel away layers of historical expectations shines. The School for GeDaring and provocative, in her strongest novel yet, Aimie K. Runyon’s ability to peel away layers of historical expectations shines. The School for German Brides is a masterclass in story that cuts close to the bone, brimming with compassion and insight into the beauty and horrors of human nature. Runyon’s characters are complex, her plot unique and compelling. Readers will be enthralled by this heart-wrenching and inspiring story right up to the last page. It is a must read for women’s fiction lovers this year. ...more
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