BLOG TOUR: Her Knight at the Museum by Bryn Donovan

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Her Knight at the Museum by Bryn Donovan! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley and Bryn Donovan for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: Her Knight at the Museum

Author: Bryn Donovan

Published by: Berkley

Released: November 12, 2024

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Synopsis: A centuries-long curse is no match for rom-com shenanigans when a medieval knight is brought to life in modern-day Chicago.

Forgotten by time and abandoned by hope, Sir Griffin de Beauford’s existence stretches out before him. Cursed by a ruthless enchanter to see, hear, and think, but never to move or speak, Griffin suffers the long, lonely centuries trapped in stone…until an unexpected kiss from a fair maiden breathes new life into his soul—and his body.

Emily Porter, a recently divorced conservator at the Art Institute of Chicago, is charged with the restoration of a statue of a medieval English knight. Breaking curses was not part of the job description. And yet, here he is, the man of her dreams come to life, resplendent in shining armor as he joyously barrels into priceless antiquities...and goes on to dismantle her defenses, wreak havoc on her senses, and tempt her to believe once more in happy-ever-afters.

But the modern age tries Griffin’s patience and pride, and Emily is a prime suspect in the investigation of the missing sculpture. In a complicated world, can they find their way to a fairy-tale ending? (Synopsis from Goodreads)

My Thoughts: As soon as I read the synopsis for this, I was in! It was exactly the fun, romantic kind of story I was wanting.

This story was a blast to read. It gives everything the synopsis promises. Sometimes, I just want a book to let me have a good time, and this did that for me.

I can see a lot of readers enjoying this one.

I really enjoyed both of the characters and the hijinks they got into.

Bryn Donovan is the author of several romance novels, including Sunrise Cabin, a Publishers Weekly bestseller. She’s also written nonfiction books and the story treatments for two Hallmark Channel movies. Her work has appeared in McSweeney’s, Writer’s Digest, and many literary journals. A former executive editor in publishing, she earned her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Arizona. She’s a voracious reader, a rescue dog lover, and a hopeless romantic who lives in the Chicago area and blogs about writing and positivity.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Her Knight at the Museum by Bryn Donovan! Thank you to Berkley and Bryn Donovan for letting me be a part of the tour. If you're looking for something cute, give this one a read.

BLOG TOUR: Bride of the Shadow King by Sylvia Mercedes

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Bride of the Shadow King by Sylvia Mercedes! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Ace and Sylvia Mercedes for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: Bride of the Shadow King

Author: Sylvia Mercedes

Published by: Ace

Released: November 12, 2024

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Synopsis: For fans of The Bridge Kingdom and A Deal with the Elf King, this arranged marriage romance about a human princess forced to wed a dark and desperate Shadow King is sure to entice!

A shunned princess. A reluctant king.

A marriage that could save both their kingdoms . . . but destroy their hearts.

Though she is the oldest daughter, Princess Faraine lives in the background, shunned from court and kept out of sight. Her chronic illness makes her a liability to the crown, and she has learned to give place to her beautiful, favored younger sister in all things.

When the handsome and enigmatic Shadow King comes seeking a bride, Faraine is not surprised that her sister is his choice.

Though not eager to take a human bride, King Vor is willing to do what is necessary for the sake of his people. When he meets the lively Princess Ilsevel, he quickly agrees to a marriage arrangement.

So why can’t he get the haunting eyes of her older sister out of his head?

When disaster strikes and the marriage alliance is compromised, Faraine suddenly finds herself forced to take her sister’s place . . . regardless of her new husband’s desires. Can she find a place at Vor’s side as his queen? Or is his heart forever closed to the woman who deceived him so cruelly?

Passionate and alluring, Bride of the Shadow King is an arranged marriage tale with dual point-of-view (his and hers). It’s perfect for fantasy fans looking for a touch of spice to go with the sweet in their next swoony, slow-burn romance. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

My Thoughts: I am always excited to pick up some new Romantasy. I'm also a sucker for the arranged marriage trope. As soon as I read the synopsis, I was ready to give this book a read.

I really enjoyed this one. It definitely had a lot of angst and feelings that the characters kept experiencing. 

It was a really easy book to read and devour.

I definitely want to read the rest of the series. I need to see what happens next.

If you're a Romantasy Reader, you'll definitely want to pick this one up!

Sylvia Mercedes makes her home in the idyllic North Carolina countryside with her handsome husband, numerous small children, and the feline duo affectionately known as The Fluffy Brothers. When she’s not writing she’s . . . okay, let’s be honest. When she’s not writing, she’s running around after her littles, cleaning up glitter, trying to plan healthy-ish meals, and wondering where she left her phone. In between, she reads a steady diet of fantasy novels.

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But mostly she’s writing.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Bride of the Shadow King by Sylvia Mercedes! Thank you to Ace and Sylvia Mercedes for letting me be a part of the tour. If you're looking for some more Romantasy to read, you should definitely check this one out.

BLOG TOUR: Sleeping With the Frenemy by Natalie Cana

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Sleeping With the Frenemy by Natalie Cana! I received a free electronic copy from the publisher. Thanks so much to MIRA and Natalie Cana for letting me read and share this one!

Title: Sleeping With the Frenemy

Author: Natalie Cana

Published by: MIRA

Released: October 29, 2024

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Synopsis: The third book in the riotously funny Vega Family Love Stories finds self-assured firefighter Leo Vega trying to reignite a flame that’s gone cold and finally bring his secret love affair into the open.

Leo Vega’s love life has been on life support since long before the gunshot wound that put him on leave from the fire department. Now, a year after his injury, he’s finally able to return to work, but he’s no closer to fixing things with Sofi, his sister’s best friend and the woman he’s had a secret on-again, off-again relationship with for years. Sofi is still reeling from the revelation that her best friend lied to her years ago, setting her life on a course she’s resented ever since. She’s done with the Vega family, and that includes Leo, who has always prioritized his tight-knit clan over their relationship. She’s moving on with her life, but then circumstances beyond their control push Sofi and Leo into a tense roommate situation. It’s almost impossible to move on with someone new when Leo is there, reminding her what they had, every day.

When his great-granddaughter Rosie tips Papo Vega off about what’s been going on between Leo and Sofi, he’s on the case, with reinforcements. Working behind the scenes alongside Sofi’s mom, he’s determined to help these two stubborn lovebirds end up where they belong—together. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this. I love romance series that follow families. I think you could read this by itself, but it would be more satisfying if you followed the series all the way through. There's just something really nice about already knowing the characters before jumping in to their love story.

This one is a second chance romance kind of thing. I had a good time reading it. I really like the whole cast of characters.

I think romance readers would really enjoy this series.

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.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Sleeping With the Frenemy by Natalie Cana! Thank you to MIRA and Natalie Cana for letting me be a part of the tour. If you're looking for a cute and romantic series to read, you should definitely check this one out.

BLOG TOUR: One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery! I received a free electronic copy from the publisher for an honest review. Thanks so much to Canary Street Press and Susan Mallery for letting me be a part of the tour!

 

Title: One Big Happy Family

Author: Susan Mallery

Published by: Canary Street Press

Released: October 1, 2024

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Synopsis: Please don’t come home for Christmas…

Julie Parker’s kids are her greatest gift. Still, she’s not exactly heartbroken when they ask to skip a big Christmas. Her son, Nick, is taking a belated honeymoon with his bride, Blair, while her daughter, Dana, will purge every reminder of the guy who dumped her. Again. Julie feels practically giddy for one-on-one holiday time with Heath, the (much) younger man she’s secretly dating.

But her plans go from cozy to chaotic when Nick and Dana plead for Christmas at the family cabin in memory of their late father, Julie’s ex. She can’t refuse, even though she dreads their reactions to her new man when they realize she’s been hiding him for months.

As the guest list grows in surprising ways, from Blair’s estranged mom to Heath’s precocious children, Julie’s secret is one of many to be unwrapped. Over this delightfully complicated and very funny Christmas, she’ll discover that more really is merrier, and that a big, happy family can become bigger and happier, if they let go of old hurts and open their hearts to love. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I am not in the Christmas Spirit just yet, I am firmly in the land of Halloween, but I did enjoy this chaotic family Christmas story.

This was a fun Christmas drama. There is so much going on with this family, with relationships and secrets. I had fun staying at this family cabin as all the family came piling in. I was never bored and was interested to see where everything was going to go. Family is everything.

I can see a lot of people enjoying this one. This would be the perfect add to the reading pile if you can't wait for Christmas. 

 

#1 NYT bestselling author Susan Mallery writes heartwarming, humorous novels about the relationships that define our lives―family, friendship, romance. She's known for putting nuanced characters in emotional situations that surprise readers to laughter. Beloved by millions, her books have been translated into 28 languages. Susan lives in Washington with her husband, two cats, and a small poodle with delusions of grandeur. Visit her at SusanMallery.com.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery! Thank you to Canary Street Press and Susan Mallery for letting me be a part of the tour. If you're ready for Christmas, you should add this one to your TBR!

BLOG TOUR: In the Garden of Monsters by Crystal King

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for In the Garden of Monsters by Crystal King! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to MIRA and Crystal King for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: In the Garden of Monsters

Author: Crystal King

Published by: MIRA

Released: September 24, 2024

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Synopsis: A woman with no past. A man who seems to know her. And a monstrous garden that could be the border between their worlds…Italy, 1948 Julia Lombardi is a mystery even to herself. The beautiful model can’t remember where she’s from, where she’s been or how she came to live in Rome. When she receives an offer to accompany celebrated eccentric artist Salvador Dalí to the Sacro Bosco—Italy’s Garden of Monsters—as his muse, she’s strangely compelled to accept. It could be a chance to unlock the truth about her past… Shrouded in shadow, the garden full of giant statues that sometimes seem alive is far from welcoming. Still, from the moment of their arrival at the palazzo, Julia is inexplicably drawn to their darkly enigmatic host, Ignazio. He’s alluring yet terrifying—and he seems to know her. Posing for Dalí as the goddess Persephone, Julia finds the work to be perplexing, particularly as Dalí descends deeper into his fanaticism. To him, she is Persephone, and he insists she must eat pomegranate seeds to rejoin her king. Between Dalí’s fevered persistence, Ignazio’s uncanny familiarity and the agonizing whispered warnings that echo through the garden, Julia is soon on the verge of unraveling. And she begins to wonder if she’s truly the mythical queen of the Underworld… (Synopsis from Goodreads)

My Thoughts: The cover really got me for this one. It just really caught my eye, so I was excited to see what this story was going to deliver.

This story was definitely an adventure and a journey to read. When I read the synopsis, I could tell that I was going to be in for a weird time, and I think that is accurate. Reading this story is a surreal experience.

The author had some really vivid and detailed descriptions of food and place that really added to the overall vibe.

I don't know if this book is for everybody, but I know a lot of readers' will really enjoy this one.

Crystal King is the author of In The Garden of Monsters, The Chef’s Secret and Feast of Sorrow, which was long-listed for the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize and was a Must Read for the MassBook Awards. She is an author, culinary enthusiast, and marketing expert, and has taught at multiple universities including Harvard Extension and Boston University. She resides in Boston. You can find her at crystalking.com.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for In the Garden of Monsters by Crystal King! Thank you to MIRA and Crystal King for letting me be a part of the tour. If this one sounds good to you, you should definitely give it a read.

BLOG TOUR: The Midnight Club by Margot Harrison

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Midnight Club by Margot Harrison! I received a free electronic copy from the publisher for an honest review. Thank you to Graydon House and Margot Harrison for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: The Midnight Club

Author: Margot Harrison

Published by: Graydon House

Released: September 24, 2024

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Synopsis: Four friends. A campus reunion. A dark new way to relive the past.

“How could you leave the past undisturbed when it was hiding parts of you from yourself?”

It’s been twenty-five years since The Midnight Club last convened. A tight-knit group of college friends bonded by late nights at the campus literary magazine, they’re also bonded by something darker: the death of their brilliant friend Jennet junior year. But now, decades later, a mysterious invitation has pulled them back to the pine-shrouded Vermont town where it all began.

As the estranged friends gather for a weeklong campus reunion, they soon learn that their host has an ulterior motive: she wants them to uncover the truth about the night Jennet died, and she’s provided them with an extraordinary method—a secret substance that helps them not only remember but relive the past.

But each one of the friends has something to hide. And the more they question each other, the deeper they dive into their own memories, the more they understand that nothing they thought they knew about their college years, and that fateful night, is true.

Twisty, nostalgic, and emotionally thrilling, The Midnight Club explores that innate desire to revisit our first loves, our biggest mistakes, and the gulf between who we are and who we hoped we’d be. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

My Thoughts: I enjoyed this one. I love books with past tragedies that bring them all back together. The cover and synopsis really drew me in for this one. I also love trying to solve a mystery, not that I'm ever very good at it.

This story goes back and forth in time. We see the characters where they are now, and back when they were in college. They all come back together to deal with something from their past.

I really wanted to know what happened, so I was invested in the story.

I can see a lot of people enjoying this one. I think it's worth a read.

MARGOT HARRISON is the author of four young adult novels, including an Indies Introduce Pick, Junior Library Guild Selections, and Vermont Book Award Finalists. She grew up in New York and now lives in Vermont. The Midnight Club is her debut adult novel.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for The Midnight Club by Margot Harrison. Thank you to Graydon House and Margot Harrison for letting me be a part of the tour. This is one you should definitely add to your TBR pile.

BLOG TOUR: The Banned Books Club by Brenda Novak

 I'm excited to be a part of the tour for The Banned Books Club by Brenda Novak! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to MIRA and Brenda Novak for letting me be a part of the tour.

Title: The Banned Books Club

Author: Brenda Novak

Published by: MIRA

Released: September 17, 2024

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Synopsis: She left her hometown following a scandal—but family loyalty is dragging her back…

Despite their strained relationship, when Gia Rossi’s sister, Margot, begs her to come home to Wakefield, Iowa, to help with their ailing mother, Gia knows she has no choice. After her rebellious and at-times-tumultuous teen years, Gia left town with little reason to look back. But she knows Margot’s borne the brunt of their mother’s care and now it’s Gia’s turn to help, even if it means opening old wounds.

As expected, Gia’s homecoming is far from welcome. There’s the Banned Books Club she started after the PTA overzealously slashed the high school reading list, which is right where she left it. But there is also Mr. Hart, her former favorite teacher. The one who was fired after Gia publicly and painfully accused him of sexual misconduct. The one who prompted Gia to leave behind a very conflicted town the minute she turned eighteen. The one person she hoped never to see again.

When Margot leaves town without explanation, Gia sees the cracks in her sister’s “perfect” life for the first time and plans to offer support. But as the town, including members of the book club, takes sides between Gia and Mr. Hart, everything gets harder. Fortunately, she learns that there are people she can depend on. And by standing up for the truth, she finds love and a future in the town she thought had rejected her. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

My Thoughts: I enjoyed reading this one. It's not as cutesy as the cover would have you imagine. Gia is dealing with a lot of serious things by coming back to her hometown. The story also didn't really focus that much on the Banned Book's Club, which can be a little misleading.

This story is really about Gia coming back to a small town that didn't believe in her. She is a very strong character. She also has family relationships that need fixing.

There is a cute romance too.

This story contains more than meets the eye. I liked it and I can see a lot of other people enjoying it too.

New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak has written over 80 novels. An eight-time Rita nominee, she's won The National Reader's Choice, The Bookseller's Best and other awards. She runs Brenda Novak for the Cure, a charity that has raised more than $2.5 million for diabetes research (her youngest son has this disease). She considers herself lucky to be a mother of five and married to the love of her life. www.brendanovak.com

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for The Banned Books Club by Brenda Novak! Thank you to MIRA and Brenda Novak for letting me be a part of the tour. This is a perfect one for lovers of drama!

BLOG TOUR: The Booklover's Library by Madeline Martin

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Booklover's Library by Madeline Martin! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Hanover Square Press and Madeline Martin for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: The Booklover's Library

Author: Madeline Martin

Released: September 10, 2024

Published by: Hanover Square Press

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Synopsis: A heartwarming story about a mother and daughter in wartime England and the power of the books that bring them together.

In Nottingham, England, widow Emma Taylor finds herself in desperate need of a job to provide for herself and her beloved daughter, Olivia. But with the legal restrictions prohibiting widows with children from most employment opportunities, she’s left with only one option: persuading the manageress at Boots’ Booklover’s Library to take a chance on her.

When the threat of war becomes a reality, Olivia must be evacuated to the countryside. In her daughter’s absence, Emma seeks solace in the unlikely friendships she forms with her neighbors and coworkers, as well as the recommendations she provides to the library’s quirky regulars. But the job doesn’t come without its difficulties. Books are mysteriously misshelved and disappearing, and her work forces her to confront the memories of her late father and the bookstore they once owned together before a terrible accident.

As the Blitz intensifies in Nottingham and Emma fights to reunite with her daughter, she must learn to depend on her community and the power of literature more than ever to find hope in the darkest of times. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

My Thoughts: I love books that involve books, so I knew The Booklover's Library was going to be a great one. I was not wrong about this one.

This story does feature a turbulent time in history. I liked how it focused on the everyday people stuck in the middle of it. Emma had to do what she could for herself and her child in during a time of war.

Emma had a lot of tragedy that happened in her life, but the people and books help to heal her a little.

Madeline Martin is a New York Times, USA TODAY, and international bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance with books that have been translated into over twenty different languages.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for The Booklover's Library by Madeline Martin. Thank you to Hanover Square Press and Madeline Martin for letting me be a part of the tour. If you like books that feature books, then this one is for you!

BLOG TOUR: Zetas Till We Die by Amber and Danielle Brown

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Zetas Till We Die by Amber and Danielle Brown! I received a free electronic review copy from the publisher. Thanks so much to Graydon House and Amber and Danielle Brown for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: Zetas Till We Die

Authors: Amber and Danielle Brown

Published by: Graydon House

Released: September 10, 2024

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Synopsis: SISTERS…FOR LIFE.

It’s been ten years since Priscilla and her Zeta Phi Zeta sorority sisters graduated college. Ten years since they were all in the same room together. Ten years since one of them died. And now Lupe’s killer has been released from prison on a technicality, days before their ten-year reunion.

Priscilla decides that the party must go on; Lupe would have wanted it to. And besides, an epic reunion bash might be the perfect distraction. Back together, the Zetas party like it’s 2012, and it’s wild, just the way it used to be. Maybe too wild. At least everyone makes it out alive this time…or so they think.

When one of them doesn’t return home after the party, Priscilla begins to realize that there might be more to Lupe’s murder and that someone is out for blood. With the murderer in their midst circling closer and closer, the Zetas are forced to confront what really happened the night Lupe died—and the secrets each of them swore to keep. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

My Thoughts: This was a fun time. I love a good thriller. They are so easy to just fly through. While I was reading, I was trying to solve the mystery. It was a lot of fun trying to guess the who and why.

I can see a lot of people really enjoying this one. It has a great setting and an interesting backstory. 

Everyone needs more mystery/thrillers in their reading pile!

Amber and Danielle Brown both graduated from Rider University where they studied Communications/Journalism and sat on the editorial staff for the On Fire!! literary journal. They then pursued a career in fashion and spent five years in NYC working their way up, eventually managing their own popular fashion and lifestyle blog. Amber is also a screenwriter, so they live in LA, which works out perfectly so Danielle can spoil her plant babies with copious amount of sunshine.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Zetas Till We Die by Amber and Danielle Brown! Thank you to Graydon House and Amber and Danielle Brown for letting me be a part of the tour. This is one that you should definitely give a read!

BLOG TOUR: The Ghost Cat by Alex Howard

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Ghost Cat by Alex Howard! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Hanover Square Press and Alex Howard for letting me be a part of the tour!

 

Title: The Ghost Cat

Author: Alex Howard

Published by: Hanover Square Press

Released: August 27, 2024

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Synopsis: A charming novel for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and How to Stop Time , following a cat through his nine lives in Edinburgh, moving through the ever-changing city and its inhabitants over centuries

Early morning, 1902. At 7/7 Marchmont Crescent, Eilidh the charlady tips coal into a fire grate and sets it alight. Overhearing, Grimalkin the cat ambles over to curl up against the welcome heat and lick his favorite human's hand. But this is to be his last day on earth…before he becomes the Ghost Cat.

Follow Grimalkin as he witnesses the changes of the next 120 years, prowling unseen among the inhabitants of an Edinburgh tenement while unearthing some startling revelations about the mystery of existence, the unstoppable march of time and the true meaning of feline companionship. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This was cute to read. We are following a Ghost Cat through history. It's like those videos where someone attaches a camera to their cat's collar and sees the world through their eyes. I feel like cat lovers will like this. History lovers will enjoy seeing the little snapshots of history.

This was a fun book to spend my time with. I can see a lot of people enjoying it. 

Alex Howard is an author of award-winning fiction, editor and theater professional from Edinburgh. A doctoral graduate of English literature, he also writes poetry, which has been published in New Writing Scotland, Gutter and The London Magazine, among others, and his academic book, Larkin’s Travelling Spirit, was published in 2021 by Palgrave Macmillan. Alex works at Capital Theatres as a creative engagement coordinator and editor while renovating his Edinburgh tenement flat on the weekends with his cat, Tabitha; son, Sasha; and wife, Ellie.

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BLOG TOUR: Magical Meet Cute by Jean Meltzer

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Title: Magical Meet Cute

Author: Jean Meltzer

Published by: MIRA

Released: August 27, 2024

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Synopsis: Is he the real deal…or did she truly summon a golem?

Faye Kaplan used to be engaged. She also used to have a successful legal practice. But she much prefers her new life as a potter in Woodstock, New York. The only thing missing is the perfect guy.

Not that she needs one. She’s definitely happy alone.

That is, until she finds her town papered with anti-Semitic flyers after yet another failed singles event at the synagogue. Desperate for comfort, Faye drunkenly turns to the only thing guaranteed to soothe her—pottery. A golem protector is just what her town needs…and adding all the little details to make him her ideal man can’t hurt, right?

When a seriously hot stranger mysteriously turns up the next day, Greg seems too good to be true—if you ignore the fact that Faye hit him with her bike. And that he subsequently lost his memory…

But otherwise, the man checks Every. Single. Box. Causing Faye to wonder if Greg’s sudden and spicy appearance might be anything but a coincidence. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This was a lot of fun to read! I was drawn in by the synopsis from the very start.

Faye is at a very different place in life than she expected to be. She went from engaged to single, corporate life to a pottery maker. She's happy, but sometimes she feels sorry for herself. I really enjoyed Faye's story. She had a lot of bravery.

I also enjoyed the romance between Faye and Greg.

This story also has incorporates Faye''s Judaism and antisemitism that were important to the overall book.

I really enjoyed this and will definitely read more of Jean Meltzer's stuff.  

 Jean Meltzer studied dramatic writing at NYU Tisch and has earned numerous awards for her work in television, including a daytime Emmy. She spent five years in rabbinical school before her chronic illness forced her to withdraw, and her father told her she should write a book―just not a Jewish one because no one reads those. Magical Meet Cute is her fourth novel.

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BLOG TOUR: Second Tide's the Charm by Chandra Blumberg

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Second Tide's the Charm by Chandra Blumberg! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Canary Street Press and Chandra Blumberg for letting me be a part of the tour!

 

Title: Second Tide's the Charm 

Author: Chandra Blumberg

Published by: Canary Street Press

Released: August 6, 2024

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Synopsis: Love puts you in uncharted waters.

At first glance, Hope Evans just landed the perfect spending the summer on a shark research boat. Except as every marine biologist knows, it’s what’s going on beneath the surface that counts, and Hope’s new position comes with a big catch—the boat belongs to her ex-boyfriend, Adrian Hollis-Parker. For three years Hope’s been treading water, staying away from anything that reminds her of their past. It’s time to dive back into a job that could springboard her career—and maybe offer much-needed closure.

Since their split, Adrian has risen to internet fame as a shark expert with the launch of his YouTube channel to dispel myths and educate viewers about sharks. But success rings hollow without Hope. Embracing this new career trajectory was a risk, but working in cramped quarters with the woman he never stopped loving? That has the potential to backfire in heartbreaking ways.

Side by side, weathering storms of every kind, they’ll have to navigate the murky waters of past hurts…and hope it’s not too late to chart a new course… (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This was very cute and I really enjoyed reading it! I loved the fact that Hope was a marine biologist. She's a woman in science! Very cool. I also liked that it included sharks.

This is a second chance romance between our characters of Hope and Adrian. It was very cute between them. It's also a forced proximity romance because they are stuck together on Adrian's boat.

I had a lot of fun reading this. I'd definitely recommend it. I can see a lot of people really enjoying this one. It'll give you the feels.

 

 

 

 

 Chandra Blumberg writes funny, heartwarming love stories about characters that feel real and relatable. Born and raised in Michigan, Chandra moved to the Chicago area after majoring in English at Michigan State University. When she’s not writing, she enjoys lifting heavy barbells at the gym, making a mess of the kitchen while baking alongside her four kids, and traveling with her family.

 

 

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Second Tide's the Charm by Chandra Blumberg! Thank you so much to Canary Street Press and Chandra Blumberg for letting me be a part of the tour. This is one you should add to your summer TBR!

BLOG TOUR: The Backtrack by Erin La Rosa

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Backtrack by Erin La Rosa! I received a free electronic copy from the publisher for an honest review. Thanks so much to Canary Street Press and Erin La Rosa for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: The Backtrack

Author: Erin La Rosa

Published by: Canary Street Press

Released: July 16, 2024

Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher

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Synopsis: Life, rewound …

Nearly twenty years ago, Sam Leto left her small hometown of Tybee Island, Georgia, to pursue her dreams of becoming a pilot. While she’d prefer to keep flying away from her painful childhood memories, her beloved grandmother Pearl decides it’s time to sell the family home. Reluctantly, Sam is summoned back to pack up the house.

The 2000s nostalgia from Sam’s old bedroom hits Fall Out Boy posters, drawers of roll-on body glitter and even her favorite CD player with a mixtape from her best friend, Damon Rocha. Damon was always a safe place and Sam often wonders what if her teenage self admitted her feelings for him back then…

Mysteriously, the CD player still works all these years later. And somehow it has the power to show Sam an alternate version of her life.

Song by song, Sam receives flashbacks from her past—senior prom, graduation, leaving home. But the memories aren’t as she remembers them; they show what could have been. Suddenly, Sam knows exactly what would have happened if she’d taken a chance with Damon—and she can’t help feeling she made a terrible mistake leaving Tybee all those years ago. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I really liked the plot of this story. I love some good ol' nostalgia, and this had it for me. I was a teen in the 2000's, so I recognized a lot of the references. It made me feel old ha! I was also very drawn to the idea of seeing what could have been if different choices had been made. 

I really liked following the characters of Sam and Damon. I loved the magical CD player and the music.

This book was just a lot of fun! I can see a lot of people enjoying this one, especially 2000's teens.

 

 ERIN LA ROSA is the author of For Butter or Worse, and on her way to writing romance, she’s also published two humorous nonfiction books, Womanskills and The Big Redhead Book. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and four daughters (two humans, two felines). Find her on Twitter and Instagram @erinlarosalit and on TikTok @erinlarosawrites.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for The Backtrack by Erin La Rosa! Thank you to Canary Street Press and Erin La Rosa for letting me be a part of the tour. This is the perfect book to pick up this summer!