BLOG TOUR: Red on the River by Christine Feehan

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Red on the River by Christine Feehan! I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley Books and Christine Feehan for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: Red on the River

Author: Christine Feehan

Published by: Berkley Books

Released: June 28, 2022

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Synopsis: #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan goes all in with this sexy romantic thriller set among the dangers--both man-made and natural--of Nevada's breathtaking landscape.

Vienna Mortenson isn't your typical gambler. She prefers to stay under the radar, using her poker winnings to support her family and her community, including the local search and rescue team, which she heads up. Out in the backcountry there's no time for hesitation when lives are on the line. Vienna prides herself on being tough and decisive. She's not the sort to make a fool of herself over a guy, especially one who left her high and dry without a backward glance.

Zale Vizzini's job constantly puts him in harm's way. Working undercover and disappearing for months at a time isn't exactly a recipe for a stable relationship. Despite the challenges and the risks, Zale wants something real with Vienna. He just needed time to figure out how to be in her life without putting her in danger. Now, he's determined to win her back, and he's ready to lay all his cards on the table.

As their friends' wedding approaches, Zale takes advantage of the festivities to make a play for Vienna's heart. But there are more deadly forces waiting to strike in the rugged terrain of Nevada and the western Sierras. Soon both of their lives are threatened, and the odds are stacked against them.... (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I liked this. I liked how it was set in Nevada and we really got that sense of place while reading it.

I liked both of our characters of Vienna and Zale. Vienna is a tough character, she's a gambler and participates in search and rescues.

The romance in this was good too. It's a romance that gets rekindled.

Christine Feehan just delivers solid books. I know when I pick up a book by Feehan, I'm going to have a good time. Red on the River provided me with a good reading time.

 

Christine Feehan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the Carpathian series, the GhostWalker series, the Leopard series, the Torpedo Ink series, and the Shadow Riders series.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Red on the River by Christine Feehan. Thank you to Berkley Books and Christine Feehan for letting me be a part of the tour! This book is an easy add to your TBR.

BLOG TOUR: For the Love of the Bard by Jessica Martin

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for For the Love of the Bard by Jessica Martin! I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley Books and Jessica Martin for letting me be a part of this tour!

Title: For the Love of the Bard

Author: Jessica Martin

Published by: Berkley Books

Released: June 28, 2022

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Synopsis: To go for it or not to go for it? That is the question when two former high school flames return to their Shakespeare-obsessed hometown for a summer of theater and unexpected romance, in a laugh-out-loud rom-com from debut author Jessica Martin.

Literary agent and writer Miranda Barnes rolls into her hometown of Bard's Rest with one goal in mind: to spend the summer finally finishing her YA novel, the next installment in her bestselling fantasy series. Yet Miranda's mother, deep in the planning stages for the centennial of the town's beloved annual Shakespeare festival, has other ideas.

Before you can say "all's fair in love and war," Miranda is cornered into directing Twelfth Night--while simultaneously scrambling to finish her book, navigating a family health scare, and doing her best to avoid the guy who broke her heart on prom night.

When it comes to Adam, the veterinarian with a talent for set design and an infuriating knack for winning over Miranda's dog, the lady doth protest too much. As any Shakespeare lovers knows, the course of true love never did run smooth, and soon Miranda realizes she'll have to decide whether to trust Adam with her heart again. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I wanted to read this one because it just looked fun, and it was a lot of fun! If you like Shakespeare, I think you'd enjoy this one. I'm not the biggest Shakespeare fan, but a lot of of the references were fun. There are a lot of references though. The whole town is based on Shakespeare. It's a lot of Shakespeare. For Shakespeare fans though, that's a good thing.

This book is mainly light and fun, but there are a couple of hard situations. Miranda's mother has a health scare. 

Miranda is also dealing with a lot of old anger, it centers around her high school days and a certain someone who broke her heart. It did enjoy the romance though.

This was a cute story and I'm glad I got to read it. It's fun.

Jessica Martin is a lawyer by trade, a writer by choice, and a complete smartass by all accounts. Based in the suburban wilds of Boston, Jess shares her life with a finance geek, a small sass-based human and a pair of dogs named after Bond characters.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for For the Love of the Bard by Jessica Martin. Thank you to Berkley Books and Jessica Martin for letting me be a part of this tour. If you want some Shakespeare fun, I'd definitely recommend giving this one a read.

BLOG TOUR: Her Darkest Secret by Jessica R. Patch

 I'm thrilled to be a part of the Blog Tour for Her Darkest Secret by Jessica R. Patch! I received a free copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Harlequin Love Inspired Trade and Jessica R. Patch for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: Her Darkest Secret

Author: Jessica R. Patch

Published by: Love Inspired Trade

Released: June 28, 2022

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Synopsis: When a cold-case serial killer returns, FBI special agent Fiona Kelly has one last chance to stop him before he claims the prize he’s always wanted—her. 

The sight of a goose feather at a murder scene modeled after a children’s poem is enough to make FBI special agent Fiona Kelly's blood turn to ice. Almost two decades ago, a feather was left with her sister's body—and with every subsequent victim of the Nursery Rhyme Killer. Now he's back. Only this time, his latest gruesome murder is a message to the only one who ever got away: Fiona.

Finding “Rhyme” is an obsession that's fueled Fiona's career—and destroyed her marriage to fellow FBI agent Asa Kodiak. Now Fiona and Asa have to put their past tensions aside and work together one last time. But Rhyme is watching, and catching this killer may force Fiona to reveal her biggest, darkest secret…the one only he knows. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I always love a thriller, especially ones that feature a police officer or detective of some kind. We've also got a creepy serial killer who has their sights set on our main character, Fiona.

This was definitely a thrill and chill. I was glued to my seat while reading this. I needed to know how it was all going to go down, would justice prevail in the end? 

This was just a really fun book for me to pick up and read. It got my mind off things and entertained me.

I definitely enjoyed Her Darkest Secret and would definitely recommend it.

Publishers Weekly Bestselling author Jessica R. Patch is known for her dry wit and signature twists whether she's penned a romantic suspense, a cold case thriller, or a small-town romance. When she's not getting into fictional mischief with her characters, you can find her cozy on the couch in her mid-south home reading books by some of her favorite authors, watching movies with her family, and collecting recipes to amazing dishes she'll probably never cook. Sign up for her newsletter "Patched In" at www.jessicarpatch.com. Jessica is represented by Rachel Kent of Books & Such Literary Management.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Her Darkest Secret by Jessica R. Patch. Thank you to Harlequin Love Inspired Trade and Jessica R. Patch for letting me be a part of the tour. I'd definitely pick this one up and give it a read!

BLOG TOUR: Harmony of Fire by Brian Feehan

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Harmony of Fire by Brian Feehan! I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley Books and Brian Feehan for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: Harmony of Fire

Author: Brian Feehan 

Published by: Berkley Books

Released: June 28, 2022

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Synopsis: The We walk among us--beings who existed long before humans ever did, filled with powerful magic. Owen and Alice are both Etherealist, rare humans born with magic and a target for those We that wish to take it from them. At nine years old and against her will, Alice's soul was tied to one such powerful and evil We. She escaped and was trained as a weapon so she might one day break the bond and safely return home. Owen is a musician who is trying to outrun his past while keeping those around him safe in an increasingly dangerous world. Only through finding each other do either Alice or Owen have a chance of survival. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this start to a new series. We get introduced to a new world, the characters of Alex and Owen, and the beings known as We. I'd definitely read more of this series.

The story can get a little bogged down in the world building, but I imagine that the next book will go a lot smoother because everything's already been introduced and explained.

My favorite thing about this book has to be the cast of interesting characters. I loved the dynamic between Alice and Owen, but a lot of the other characters caught my attention too.

I'm very interested in reading more. This was a good one.

Brian Feehan lives in his mind, creating vibrant characters who tend to talk very loudly and far too often. When real life comes knocking, it is likely to be the love of his life, Michelle, or their son Dylan. Together, they live on the northern coast of California, which is quite different from any other part of California.

Brian is fascinated by both the written word and learning new subjects. He is always up for a laugh, a game, or a drink with friends and family. He is also the son of #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan, who started his training to become an author before he was old enough to walk.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Harmony of Fire by Brian Feehan. Thank you to Berkley Books and Brian Feehan for letting me be a part of the tour. This is one I'd definitely add to your list of books to read, especially if the synopsis sounds like your kind of thing.

Reading Right Now! (337)

 It's been a week, definitely a week.

What I'm Reading Right Now! is...

The Hacienda by Isabel Canas -- This has turned out to be more historical fiction then I was expecting it to be. I guess I thought it was going to be only haunted house. The haunted house aspect is there, but it's mixed with historical fiction. The beginning was a little slow, but once the spooky stuff starts happening, it picks up.

I'm enjoying it.

And that's what I'm Reading Right Now! What are you reading?

BLOG TOUR: Here for the Drama by Kate Bromley

I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Here for the Drama by Kate Bromley! I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Graydon House and Kate Bromley for letting me be a part of the tour!

 

 

Title: Here for the Drama

Author: Kate Bromley

Published by: Graydon House

Released: June 21, 2022

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Synopsis: It wouldn’t be the theater without a few theatrics… 

Becoming a famous playwright is all Winnie ever dreamed about. For now, though, she'll have to settle for assisting the celebrated, sharp-witted feminist playwright Juliette Brassard. When an experimental theater company in London, England, decides to stage Juliette's most renowned play, The Lights of Trafalgar, Winnie and Juliette pack their bags and hop across the pond. 

But the trip goes sideways faster than you can say "tea and crumpets." Juliette stubbornly butts heads with the play's director and Winnie is left stage-managing their relationship. Meanwhile, Winnie's own work seems to have stalled, and though Juliette keeps promising to read it, she always has some vague reason why she can't. Then, Juliette's nephew, Liam, enters stage left. He's handsome, he's smart, he is devastatingly British…and his family ties to Juliette pose a serious problem, forcing Winnie to keep their burgeoning relationship on the down-low. What could go wrong?

Balancing a production seemingly headed for disaster, a secret romance and the sweetest, most rambunctious rescue dog, will Winnie save the play, make her own dreams come true and find love along the way—or will the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune get the best of her? (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This was a really cute read and I enjoyed it. It was the perfect reading escape for me. I got to enter the life of Winnie and observe all the various hijinks and problems that she encountered. I had a lot of fun with it.

It is very dramatic, very over-the-top, but it was really fun to read.

I liked how Kate Bromley could tell a story, and I'll definitely read more.

If you're looking for something cute and full of drama, I'd definitely pick this one up.

 

Kate Bromley lives in New York City with her husband, son, and her somewhat excessive collection of romance novels. (It's not hoarding if it's books, right?) She was a preschool teacher for seven years and is now focusing full-time on combining her two great passions--writing swoon-worthy love stories and making people laugh. Talk Bookish to Me is her first novel.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Here for the Drama by Kate Bromley. Thank you to Graydon House and Kate Bromley for letting me be a part of the tour! This is one I'd easily recommend to add to your to be read pile.

BLOG TOUR: A Thousand Miles by Bridget Morrissey

 I'm very excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for A Thousand Miles by Bridget Morrissey! I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley Books and Bridget Morrissey for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: A Thousand Miles

Author: Bridget Morrissey

Published by: Berkley Books

Released: June 21, 2022

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Synopsis: After a decade of silence, Dee and Ben reunite for a road trip they once promised to take. It's going to be a bumpy ride.

Dee Matthews is the cohost of the smash-hit podcast Did I Forget To Tell You?, where she interviews family, friends, and past lovers. Nothing is off limits, except for one man (known on the show only as Name Redacted) who happens to be her high school best friend Ben. During their senior year spring break, Dee and Ben took a road trip to visit Ben's grandma. They buried a time capsule in her backyard, pledging to return in ten years to open it. Then their friendship fell apart in spectacular fashion. They haven't spoken to each other since.

Ben Porter's life since that moment has been unexciting but comfortable, until his grandma reveals a family secret that flips his whole world upside down. Her dying wish is for him to stop doing what is safest and go after what he really wants. He starts by showing up on Dee's doorstep with every intention of fulfilling their long-ago promise. Despite her reservations, Dee can't say no. This trip could be her chance to give her listeners the Name Redacted interview they've been begging for--and finally put her unresolved feelings for Ben to rest.

As the miles fly by, Dee and Ben's friendship reignites. But the closer they get to reaching their destination, the more apparent it becomes that their attraction to each other cannot be ignored. Their last adventure ended in disaster, and they're about to find out if any hope of a future together is in the rear view mirror. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I love a road trip book, so I was immediately drawn to A Thousand Miles. I definitely enjoyed the road trip aspect in this story. I also really enjoyed this because it was friends to lovers, second chance romance. I love all of those tropes, and I think this story did a good job with them.

I really liked both Dee and Ben. This road trip was the perfect way for them to work through the past and see to the future.

This book was just a good time and I'm really glad I got to read it. I liked it a lot.

Bridget Morrissey lives in Los Angeles, California, but hails from Oak Forest, Illinois. When she is not writing, she can be found coaching gymnastics or headlining concerts in her living room.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for A Thousand Miles by Bridget Morrissey. Thank you to Berkley Books and Bridget Morrissey for letting me be a part of the tour. This is definitely one you should add to your to be read list!

REVIEW: The Resting Place by Camilla Sten

 

Title: The Resting Place

Author: Camilla Sten

Published by: Minotaur Books

Released: March 29, 2022

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Synopsis: A spine-chilling, propulsive psychological suspense from international sensation Camilla Sten.

The medical term is prosopagnosia. The average person calls it face blindness—the inability to recognize a familiar person’s face, even the faces of those closest to you.

When Eleanor walked in on the scene of her capriciously cruel grandmother, Vivianne’s, murder, she came face to face with the killer—a maddening expression that means nothing to someone like her. With each passing day, her anxiety mounts. The dark feelings of having brushed by a killer, yet not know who could do this—or if they’d be back—overtakes both her dreams and her waking moments, thwarting her perception of reality.

Then a lawyer calls. Vivianne has left her a house—a looming estate tucked away in the Swedish woods. The place her grandfather died, suddenly. A place that has housed a dark past for over fifty years.

Eleanor. Her steadfast boyfriend, Sebastian. Her reckless aunt, Veronika. The lawyer. All will go to this house of secrets, looking for answers. But as they get closer to bringing the truth to light, they’ll wish they had never come to disturb what rests there.

A heart-thumping, relentless thriller that will shake you to your core, The Resting Place is an unforgettable novel of horror and suspense. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I received an arc for honest review from the publisher. Thank you Minotaur Books!
I was definitely excited to read this one. I read Camilla Sten's first book, The Lost Village, and really enjoyed the creepy atmosphere it delivered. The Resting Place is another book with a great, creepy atmosphere. I really love Sten's settings.
The Resting Place is a manor house, in the middle of the forest, where dark secrets have been hidden.
I really enjoyed it. It was a quick read. It had pretty short chapters, so it was easy to want to read a lot of it in one sitting. It alternated between the present day and diary entries from a previous resident.
I was definitely intrigued finding out the story of what had happened in this place, with this family. I thought it did a great job of slowly revealing things. It could be a little confusing in that there were multiple characters who had more than one name. It was a thing I had to keep track of in my head.
Our main character also has Prosopagnosia, face blindness. This mostly comes into play when her grandmother gets murdered at the beginning of the book and she's not able to recognize the killer. I liked the way the disorder was explained. It was like she couldn't put the pieces of the face together into a recognizable way. She would look for specific things to recognize people, like eyebrows or hairstyles. The Prosopagnosia was important, but kind of a background element at the same time. Something that Eleanor just had to learn to live with.
This had a tense feel to it that I enjoyed. Our characters are stuck at this house, with frigid temperatures and snow.
There were parts of the ending that were interesting. The ultimate who-done-it was a little lackluster. Just more of a why? Why go to all this unnecessary trouble. Through the diary entries, the readers discover the secrets of the manor, but I don't think the main characters ever really do. I also would have liked a little more about what happened after, especially with Eleanor and her boyfriend, they didn't seem to be the most in love through most of the book. Are she and her aunt closer now? What happened with the other guy? Also, why was Vivianne so mean?
I definitely enjoyed it. I'll read more stuff by Camilla Sten in the future, when she comes out with her next book.

 

 BOOKCITEMENT LEVEL 4/5

Love the Creepy Setting

 

BLOG TOUR: Jackie and Me by Louis Bayard

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Jackie and Me by Louis Bayard! I received a free copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Algonquin Books and Louis Bayard for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: Jackie and Me

Author: Louis Bayard

Published by: Algonquin Books

Released: June 14, 2022

Source: Free Copy Provided by Publisher

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Synopsis: Master storyteller Louis Bayard delivers a surprising portrait of a young Jackie Kennedy as we've never seen her before.
  In 1951, former debutante Jacqueline Bouvier is hard at work as the Inquiring Camera Girl for a Washington newspaper. Her mission in life is “not to be a housewife,” but when she meets the charismatic congressman Jack Kennedy at a Georgetown party, her resolution begins to falter. Soon the two are flirting over secret phone calls, cocktails, and dinner dates, and as Jackie is drawn deeper into the Kennedy orbit, and as Jack himself grows increasingly elusive and absent, she begins to question what life at his side would mean. For answers, she turns to his best friend and confidant, Lem Billings, a closeted gay man who has made the Kennedy family his own, and who has been instructed by them to seal the deal with Jack’s new girl. But as he gets to know her, a deep and touching friendship emerges, leaving him with painfully divided alliances and a troubling dilemma: Is this the marriage she deserves?
  Narrated by an older Lem as he looks back at his own role in a complicated alliance, this is a courtship story full of longing and of suspense, of what-ifs and possible wrong turns. It is a surprising look at Jackie before she was that Jackie. And in best-selling author Louis Bayard’s witty and deeply empathetic telling, Jackie & Me is a page-turning story of friendship, love, sacrifice, and betrayal— and a fresh take on two iconic American figures. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I really love the cover on this one. Simple, but it definitely captures Jackie Kennedy. I enjoyed this book. I always love reading fictionalized versions of real, historical people. The stories don't have that dry tone that nonfiction can have, but I still feel like I'm learning about the person.

This book seems to cover only a small portion of Jackie's life. We get to see the courtship of Jack and Jackie, but that's really it. We also get Jackie Kennedy and Lem Billings friendship.

I enjoyed this story. I liked the way it flowed, the writing was nice. If you're a Kennedy fan, I'd give this one a read.

Louis Bayard is the critically acclaimed bestselling author of nine historical novels, including Courting Mr. Lincoln and The Pale Blue Eye, which is being adapted into a Netflix film starring Christian Bale. Bayard’s articles, reviews, and recaps have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Salon, and the Paris Review. Visit him online at www.louisbayard.com.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Jackie and Me by Louis Bayard. Thank you to Algonquin Books and Louis Bayard for letting me be a part of the tour! If you're a fan of Jackie Kennedy, I'd definitely recommend giving this one a read.

BLOG TOUR: Nowhere Girl: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood by Cheryl Diamond

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Nowhere Girl: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood by Cheryl Diamond! I received a free copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Algonquin Books and Cheryl Diamond for letting me be a part of this tour!

Title: Nowhere Girl: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood

Author: Cheryl Diamond

Published by: Algonquin Books

Released: June 15, 2021

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Synopsis: The incredible true story of a family built on lies. 

What if the people you love most are not who you thought they were? What if you don’t know who you are, either? Cheryl Diamond’s memoir begins when she is four and her family is in Kashmir, India, hurtling down the Himalayas in their battered station wagon headed for the Golden Temple, the holiest site in the Sikh religion. The family are Sikhs. Today. In a few years they will be Jewish. Cheryl’s name is Harbhajan. Today. But in a few years she will be Crystal. By the time she turns nine, Cheryl has had at least six assumed identities. She has lived on five continents, fleeing the specter of Interpol and law enforcement. Her father, a master financial criminal, or so she believes, uproots the family at the slightest sign of suspicion.
  Despite the strange circumstances, Diamond’s life as a young child is mostly joyful and exciting, her family of five a tiny, happy circle unto themselves. Even as she learn how to forge identity papers and fix a car with chicken wire, she somehow becomes a near-Olympic-level athlete and then an international teenage model. She even publishes a book about it. As she grows older, though, things get darker. Her identity is burned again and again, leaving her with no past, no proof even that she exists, and her family—the only people she has in the world—begins to unravel. Love and trust turn to fear and violence. Secrets are revealed, and she is betrayed by those on whom she relies most.
  Slowly, Diamond begins to realize that her life itself might be a big con. Surviving would require her to escape, and we root for this determined woman as she unlearns all the rules of her family. Cinematic and witty, Nowhere Girl is an impossible-to-believe true story of self-discovery and triumph. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I experienced this story last year and am excited to celebrate it's paperback release. Also, to showcase that new cover.

This is one crazy story, made even crazier because it's true. It's a story of family, and figuring out what's true, and what's not.

If you're a fan of memoirs and stories almost too wild to be believed, then I'd definitely give this one a read.

Cheryl Diamond was born on the run.

By the age of nine she had lived in more than a dozen countries, on five continents, under six assumed identities. She was home-schooled by her parents who were evading Interpol and a few other law enforcement agencies.

At sixteen, Cheryl was scouted by a modeling agency and arrived in New York City with nothing but $300, her cat, and a fair bit of life experience. Between shoots and castings, she began to write. Model A Memoir, a behind the scenes account of her life as a young high fashion model, was published by Simon & Schuster five years later. The book was featured by The New York Times, The L.A. Times, Good Morning America, and Fox News Live.

Her second book, Naked Rome, featuring interviews with the Eternal City's 30 most fascinating people was published in 2018.

Cheryl's autobiography, Nowhere Girl, the harrowing true story of an outlaw childhood, hits shelves in soon. She lives in Italy and obeys the law- most of the time.

instagram: cherdiamond

website: www.cheryldiamond.co

Thank you for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Nowhere Girl: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood by Cheryl Diamond! Thank you to Algonquin Books and Cheryl Diamond for letting me be a part of the tour. If you're a fan of memoirs and stories almost too crazy to believe, I'd definitely give this one a read!

BLOG TOUR: Thank You, Next by Andie J. Christopher

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Thank You, Next by Andie J. Christopher! I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley Books and Andie J. Christopher for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: Thank You, Next

Author: Andie J. Christopher

Published by: Berkley Books

Released: June 14, 2022

Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher

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Synopsis: Alex Turner is never The One--but always the last one an ex dates before finding love--and now she's determined to find out why in this hilarious new rom-com.

Single divorce attorney Alex Turner is watching reality TV when she sees her latest ex's new fiancé picking out her wedding dress. Yet again, the guy she dumped went on to marry (or at least seriously commit to) the next person he dates after her. Fed up with being the precursor to happily ever after, she decides to interview all her exes to find out why.

Up-and-coming chef Will Harkness mixes with Alex like oil and vinegar, but forced proximity growing up means their lives are forever entwined. When Will learns Alex and her friends are going on a wild romp through Los Angeles to reconnect with her ex-boyfriends, he decides to tag along. If he can discover what her exes did wrong, he can make sure he doesn't make the same mistake with Alex.

On this nonstop journey through the streets of LA, Alex realizes the answer to her question might be the man riding shotgun... (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This was a lot of fun. It was the perfect read to just lose myself in, and have a good time. I loved the premise for this story, just reading that synopsis, you knew there was going to be some situations. This book was the perfect way to spend an afternoon.

The romance was cute. I liked both the characters of Alex and Will. I do think Will didn't need to try to be someone he wasn't to win Alex's heart.

It's definitely a bit of a strange idea to interview all your exes to find out they didn't think you were the one, but it was fun to read.

I enjoyed this. It is perfect for summer reading. 

USA Today bestselling author Andie J. Christopher writes sharp, witty, sexy contemporary romance about complex people finding happily ever after. Her work has been featured in NPR, Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, and The New York Post. Prickly heroines are her hallmark, and she is the originator of the Stern Brunch Daddy.  Andie lives in the Nation’s Capital with a French bulldog, a stockpile of Campari, and way too many books.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Thank You, Next by Andie J. Christopher. Thank you to Berkley Books and Andie J. Christopher for letting me be a part of the tour! I'd definitely pick this one up if you're looking for something fun.

Reading Right Now! (336)

 *Whew* This has been a week. Not a super fun week either.

My reading has been going slowly. I'm feeling like this year could end up as one of my lowest numbers, maybe since I started recording. I'm hoping to change that around in the second half.

So, What I'm Reading Right Now! is...

Ice Planet Barbarians (#1) by Ruby Dixon -- All I'm going to say is that it's addictive. I can definitely understand how people binged this series. It's very adult. There's a good chance that I will continue this series.

The Last Final Girl by Stephen Graham Jones -- I just started this one today. The writing style takes a bit to get used to. It's written like a movie is playing in front of you. There's no script format, but you're following the scenes of the movie. When I first started, it was a little choppy, and I was trying to wrap my head around what's going on, but as I got farther in, I got into it.

Imagine you're reading a slasher film. It's kind of neat because my mind does sort of turn it into a movie.

And that's what I'm Reading Right Now! What are you reading?

BLOG TOUR: A Proposal They Can't Refuse by Natalie Caña

I'm really excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for A Proposal They Can't Refuse by Natalie Caña! I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to MIRA and Natalie Caña for letting me be a part of this tour!

 

 

Title: A Proposal They Can't Refuse 

Author: Natalie Caña

Published by: MIRA

Released: June 7, 2022

Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher

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Synopsis: Natalie Caña turns up the heat, humor and heart in this debut rom-com about a Puerto Rican chef and an Irish American whiskey distiller forced into a fake engagement by their scheming octogenarian grandfathers. 

Kamilah Vega is desperate to convince her family to update their Puerto Rican restaurant and enter it into the Fall Foodie Tour. With the gentrification of their Chicago neighborhood, it's the only way to save the place. The fly in her mofongo--her blackmailing abuelo says if she wants to change anything in his restaurant, she'll have to marry the one man she can't stand: his best friend's grandson.

Liam Kane spent a decade working to turn his family's distillery into a contender. Now he and his grandfather are on the verge of winning a national competition. Then Granda hits him with a one-two punch: he has cancer and he has his heart set on seeing Liam married before it's too late. And Granda knows just the girl...Kamilah Vega.

If they refuse, their grandfathers will sell the building that houses both their businesses. With their futures on the line, Kamilah and Liam plan to outfox the devious duo, faking an engagement until they both get what they want. But soon, they find themselves tangled up in more than either of them bargained for. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This was so good! It has food, a fake engagement, and enemies to lovers. It was great! This was a book that I just couldn't put down. It gave me butterflies, the feels. It was a great romcom.

I loved the food aspect in it. It made me hungry.

I loved the scheming grandpas. They definitely had a plan.

This book was extremely satisfying and I can't wait to read more. I definitely recommend it.

 

 

 Natalie Caña loves to incorporate her you’ll-never-believe-what-just-happened-to-me personal experiences, enthusiasm for telenovela tomfoolery, and love for her Latinx culture into creating funny, heartfelt, and just a little bit over-the-top contemporary romances for characters who look and sound like her. A Proposal They Can't Refuse is her debut novel.

 

 

Thank you for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for A Proposal They Can't Refuse by Natalie Caña. Thanks to MIRA and Natalie Caña for letting me be a part of the tour! I'd definitely add this one to your reading list.