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Kate Rock Book Tours & Book Review: Lowcountry Lost By T.I. Lowe

Thanks to Kate Rock Book Tours, I’m especially excited to feature Lowcountry Lost By T.I. Lowe – a contemporary Southern second chance romance that readers who love HGTV should pick up immediately! Lowcountry Lost By T.I. Lowe 368 pages, Paperback Publication date: September 3, 2024 Publisher: Tyndale Publishing About the Book: Sometimes what haunts you… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: French Quarter Fright Night (Vintage Cookbook) by Ellen Byron

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for French Quarter Fright Night (Vintage Cookbook) by Ellen Byron! Today we are featuring a review of the third in the fabulous cozy mystery series with a vintage flair from a USA Today bestselling and Agatha Award-winning author. Stop by each blog on the… Continue reading
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Series Spotlight: Stella and Lyndy Mystery Series by Clara McKenna

Why I Love this Series: Historical cozy mysteries are my absolute favorite and this series is simply delightful The writing brings the time period and settings to life and tells complex mysteries. The series has it all – mystery, drama, romance. Stella is such a well developed character–her enthusiasm for life and helping others is… Continue reading
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Book Review: Death on the Night Riviera: A Cozy British Historical Mystery by Patricia Penrose

Death on the Night Riviera: A Cozy British Historical Mystery by Patricia Penrose was exactly the kind of historical mystery I love to read. I could not put this engaging mystery down, and I can only hope that this might be the first in a series? I would fully support that! World War rages and… Continue reading
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August 2024: Five Star Reads

It was a fun, mysterious reading month this August! I read 30 books this month, 10 of them audiobooks and so many mysteries. Tell me what you’ve read and loved this month. Lost Coast Literary by Ellie Alexander is a stand alone gem of a novel just perfect for booklovers. I listened to this and… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Buried on a Sundae (Coffee & Cream Café Mysteries) by Lena Gregory

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Buried on a Sundae (Coffee & Cream Café Mysteries) by Lena Gregory! Today we are featuring a review of the fourth book in this delicious cozy mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more!… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review with Rachel’s Random Resources: A Christmas Gift for the East End Library Girls by Patricia McBride

Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for A Christmas Gift for the East End Library Girls by Patricia McBride – a festive wartime saga, perfect for the holidays. 275 pages, Kindle Edition Publication Date August 25, 2024 Publisher Boldwood Books About the Book: As the war continues, the library girls face… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Body in the Bookstore & A Murder at the Movies (A Secret Bookcase Mystery Series, Books 1 & 2) by Ellie Alexander

I have always enjoyed books by Ellie Alexander and when I saw she had a new, bookish-themed cozy mystery series (A Secret Bookcase Mystery) I couldn’t order my copies fast enough. How exciting to get in at the start of a series by such a great writer! And I’m here to report that the series… Continue reading
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Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Murder at Mistlethwaite Manor by AJ Skelly

Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Murder at Mistlethwaite Manor by AJ Skelly! Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! It’s a great way to add books to your TBR! There is also a Rafflecopter Giveaway for a signed paperback copy… Continue reading
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July 2024 Five Star Reads: Favorite Reads of the Month

I read 28 books in July 2024 and here are my favorites of the month. When I Was Alice by Jennifer Murgia –I read this book in one day! 21 year old Grace Brighton is beside herself with worry for her brother as he lies in a coma after a car accident. One night in… Continue reading
About Me
Welcome! I started my career as a children’s librarian, later becoming a public library director and now I’m a stay at home mom. While my career might have changed, my love of reading has been a constant since I was in 4th grade, and I read over 200 books a year. I love talking about books and connecting readers of all ages with just the right book. Thanks for reading!
