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Book Blitz and Giveaway: I Used to Be Fun by Melanie Summers
I Used to be FunMelanie SummersPublication date: April 14th 2023Genres: Adult, Women’s Fiction “Insightful, entertaining, and satisfying. A deliciously dishy look at a typical American family behind closed doors.” ~ USA Today Bestseller Whitney Dineen “A life-affirming emotional rollercoaster. Perfect for fans of Where’d You Go, Bernadette!” ~ USA Today Bestseller Kate O’Keeffe A richly satisfying family dramedy for any woman who has asked, “Whose life is this?” Jessica Holloway is miserable. As mom to two ungrateful, almost-grown children and wife to one appreciative-but-needy husband, she has all-but-abandoned the extraordinary—and extraordinarily fun—woman she used to be. She may be smiling…
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Book Blitz and Giveaway: Glory Unbound by Deborah L. King
Glory UnboundDeborah L. King(Glory Bishop, #2)Publication date: December 14th 2021Genres: Women’s Fiction IN THIS SECOND BOOK of the series, Glory Bishop has finally broken free of her mother’s oppressive grasp and is offered a new life by a seemingly altruistic Chicago socialite, but there may be more than good intentions at play. Against the advice of trusted friends and family, Glory chooses the protection of Malcom Porter, her adoring, much older, bad-boy-turned-minister fiancé. Thrust into a gilded world of wealth, society and privilege, Glory struggles to overcome the guilt of loving her new life. The whirlwind of 1980s designer clothing,…
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Book Blitz and Giveaway: We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza
Happy Friday Eve my friends! I have an interesting new book to spotlight for you today. Unless you’ve been avoiding all news/social media for the past two years you know racism is at the forefront of many conversations. Personally I’ve been advocating for change in my small central Minnesota town which includes going to school board meetings, attending the City Council meetings, and educating myself and my peers on the ongoing issues people of color face every day in our city. It’s hard, humbling work but it’s so important. That’s why books like We Are Not Like Them are so…
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Book Review: A Slice of Magic by A.G. Mayes
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: A Slice of Magic Author: A.G. Mayes Publisher: HarperImpulse Pages: Print; 234 Release Date: January 25, 2019 Source: NetGalley / Publisher —————————————- Genre: Cozy Mystery / Magical Realism HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy quick, sweet reads with quirky characters. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N Susanna Daniels has spent over twenty years wondering why her beloved Aunt Erma disappeared from her life. When Aunt Erma leaves a voicemail asking for help at her pie shop, Susanna thinks she’s finally going to get the answers she’s been…
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Book Review: The Boy Is Back by Meg Cabot
Media Type: Ebook Title: The Boy Is Back *Series: Boy #4 Author: Meg Cabot Publisher: William Morrow Pages: Hardcover; 357 Release Date: October 18, 2016 Source: TLC Book Tours / Harper Collins Publishers —————————————————————– Genre: Women’s Fiction / Chick Lit HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy this series, or like quirky women’s fiction. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | HarperCollins In this brand new novel in Meg’s fan-favorite “Boy” series, a scandal brings celebrity golfer Reed back home to the small town, the crazy family, and first love he once left behind.…
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Book Review: The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan
Media Type: Print Book Title: The Bookshop on the Corner Author: Jenny Colgan Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks Pages: Paperback; 368 Release Date: September 20, 2016 Source: TLC Book Tours and Harper Collins Publishers ——————————————————————– Genre: Women’s Fiction / Chick Lit HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who love books that are all about the love of books. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N | HarperCollins “Losing myself in Jenny Colgan’s beautiful pages is the most delicious, comforting, satisfying treat I have had in ages.”—Jane Green, New York Times bestselling author of Summer Secrets Nina…
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Book Review: The Wednesday Group by Sylvia True
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: The Wednesday Group Author: Sylvia True Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin Pages: Paperback; 288 Release Date: March 24, 2015 Source: NetGalley —————————————– Genre: Contemporary Fiction HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy richly written characters facing real life issues. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | BookLikes Gail. Hannah. Bridget. Lizzy. Flavia. Each of them has a shameful secret, and each is about to find out that she is not alone… Gail, a prominent Boston judge, keeps receiving letters from her husband’s latest girlfriend, while her husband, a theology professor, claims…
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Book Review: The Life Intended by Kristin Harmel, reviewed by Jessica
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: The Life Intended Author: Kristin Harmel Publisher: Gallery Books Pages: Paperback; 368 Release Date: December 30, 2014 Source: NetGalley ——————————————— Genre: Contemporary / Women’s Fiction HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Fans of “sliding doors” books, as well as any reader who loves a good cathartic cry. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | BookLikes From the author of the international bestseller The Sweetness of Forgetting, named one of the Best Books of Summer 2012 by Marie Claire magazine, comes a captivating novel about the struggle to overcome the past when our…
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Interview + Giveaway: THE LIFE INTENDED by Kristin Harmel
Ready for another amazing author spotlight? I know I say it each and every time, but I absolutely adore getting to meet the author behind the book! Author interviews are one of my favorite things to host, and this time we have Kristin Harmel here to answer some questions and she brought along a giveaway! Before we get to interview, let’s take a look at her new book, shall we? The Life Intended releases today! Which means it’s the perfect time to put it on your wishlist. Amazon | Goodreads | BookLikes From the author of the international bestseller The…
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Book Review: The Life Intended by Kristin Harmel
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: The Life Intended Author: Kristin Harmel Publisher: Gallery Books Pages: ebook, 368 Release Date: December 30, 2014 Source: Netgalley ——————————————- Genre: Women’s Fiction HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Fans of heartfelt stories that believe in dreams Add it on: Goodreads / Amazon / BookLikes After her husband’s sudden death over ten years ago, Kate Waithman never expected to be lucky enough to find another love of her life. But now she’s planning her second walk down the aisle to a perfectly nice man. So why isn’t she more excited? At first, Kate blames her lack of sleep on stress. But when she starts seeing Patrick, her…
