Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimbery McCreight Knopf (July 30, 2024) Psychological Fiction When Cleo, a student at NYU, arrives late for dinner at her childhood home in Brooklyn, she finds food burning in the oven and no sign of her mother, Kat. Then Cleo discovers her mom’s bloody shoe under the sofa. Something terrible … More BOOK REVIEW: Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight

Everything My Mother Taught Me by Alice Hoffman Inheritance Collection, Book 1 Amazon Original Stories (Dec 19, 2019) Historical Fiction/Short Reads In this haunting short story of loyalty and betrayal, a young woman in early 1900s Massachusetts discovers that in navigating her treacherous coming-of-age, she must find her voice first. For fatefully observant Adeline, growing … More BOOK REVIEW: Everything My Mother Taught Me by Alice Hoffman

Thirty Days Hath September by Ronald Dwinnells River Grove Books (March 26, 2024) Medical Fiction/Historical Romance Fiction Wealthy fourth-year medical student Jack is miserable and mean. An elderly patient, seeking her long-lost lover, is about to send him on the journey that will change his life. Aimless Jack Maizel is a slovenly medical student who … More BOOK REVIEW: Thirty Days Hath September by Ronald Dwinnells

The Merry Matchmaker by Sheila Roberts MIRA (October 1, 2024) Holiday Romance/Rom Com/Friends to Lovers Inspired by Jane Austen’s Emma, this joyful Christmas romp tells the story of a woman who can’t stop trying to help everyone around her find their happily-ever-after—even when her help leads to disaster. Frankie Lane knows what’s best for just about … More BOOK REVIEW: The Merry Matchmaker by Sheila Roberts

One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery Canary Street Press (October 1, 2024) Holiday/Christmas/Family Fiction Susan Mallery, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Boardwalk Bookshop, returns with the joyful and utterly irresistible story of a mother who couldn’t love her kids more but hopes that, just this once, they please don’t come home for Christmas.  Perfect for fans … More BOOK REVIEW: One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery

The Frog Prince by Jane Porter Special 20th Anniversary Edition Tule Publishing (September 27, 2024) Contemporary Women’s Fiction What happens when the fairy tale is over? Once upon a time, Holly Bishop married the man of her dreams. After the honeymoon, she patiently waited for the “happily ever after” part…until her Prince Charming turned out … More BOOK REVIEW: The Frog Prince by Jane Porter

The Christmas Inn by Pamela Kelley St. Martin’s Griffin (September 24, 2024) Holiday/Christmas/Romance/Second Chances Explore this delightfully cozy and joyful novel of second chances at the most wonderful time of the year, from USA Today bestselling author Pamela Kelley. A feel-good novel as delightful and comforting as a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s night, The … More BOOK REVIEW: The Christmas Inn by Pamela Kelley

A Baby at Bramble House by CJ Carmichael Bramble House Chronicles, Book 3 Tule Publishing (September 18, 2024) Small Town Romance You never know who will be checking into Bramble House in the charming Montana town of Marietta… B & B owners Amy and Chet Hardwick have their hands full. They’re fully booked, Chet’s new … More BOOK REVIEW: A Baby at Bramble House by CJ Carmichael