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Her Family Secret (Wiesner)-Books On Tour-Women’s Fiction-Available Now

Why is it that we always need a major event (often a tragedy) to open our eyes to what is right in front of us?

This is exactly what happens to June. Even as it seems as if her life is falling apart, there are other events in motion that (ultimately) help her figure out who she is and what she wants out of life.

That’s a simplistic explanation of the plot, but there is a lot more going on. The author weaves a compelling story, addressing several heavy topics along the way. I felt that some were more successfully included in the story than others, but it all still worked.

As I often say, you can read spoilers and plot details in other reviews. I’m here to give other observations.

One of the first things that struck me was “distance.” June’s husband was distant from her, as was her father (or was he really), her sisters were distant, June had to travel a distance to get answers…it was a major theme.

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The reason this hit me is that when I was still in school, my mom was a teacher and my dad worked for an airline. Every year when the school year was over, my mom and I would hop on a plane and fly standby to a fun destination.

(Living in California, that destination was often Hawaii. But I digress).

The point of this is my mom always said that creating distance was one of the best ways to change your frame of mind. For us back then, it was letting go of school and embracing the summer break.

For June, traveling to California and discovering the truth about her father, it was recognizing the path her life was on, how it didn’t really fit her, and that she had the power to change it. Of course, the distance from her home to California helped as well.

I understand why Caleb was a major catalyst for all of that. I am unsure how I feel about the whole “tortured artist” persona. It didn’t bother me, but it also sometimes distracted me.

While I found distance to be a compelling thread, I think the ultimate message is that in order to be true to oneself, hard choices have to be made. But really, shouldn’t that be the easiest choice of all?

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Melissa Wiesner is a night-owl who began writing novels about five years ago when her early-to-bed family retired for the evening. In 2019, she won the Romance Writers of America Golden Heart® Award in the Mainstream Fiction Category for her first novel. Melissa holds two Master’s Degrees in Public Health and Community Agency Counseling. Her day job is in Social Work where she often encounters people knocked down by hard times but who pick themselves up and keep going, just like the characters of her novels. Melissa lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her charming husband and two adorable children.

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You Will Remember Me (McKinnon)-Blog Tour-Thriller-Coming Soon

Holy crap.

There’s no other way to voice my reaction to this book other than with a lot more words that would probably have my blog shut down.

This book was that much of a mind twist (insert other word here).

What initially seemed like a simple misper story with a few twists quickly evolved (devolved) into a story of jealousy, lies, misconceptions, and just about every other synonym for deceit you can think of.

I really liked how the author lulled the reader in with a simplistic story. There was enough of a hook in the beginning to get me invested and trying to figure out who was who – and if people really were who they said they were.

I thought that Lily was an interesting character. I had a different picture of her in my head than how other characters described her. I’m not sure if that’s due to her backstory or what. But she changed the most in my eyes over the course of the story.

Maya, on the other hand. Wow, what a character she was, and not necessarily in a good way. I don’t want to give anything away, but I don’t think it’s a spoiler to say that she takes part in one of the most twisted plot threads I’ve read in recent memory.

And I’m not going to say what that is or what her part in it is.

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I did guess some of what was going on early in the novel. But I had no idea the depths to which the author would go to get to the shocking ending.

And make no mistake, if you think you know how it’s going to finish, I can assure you that you most certainly do not.

I’ve read quite a few good books this year, but I can’t remember one that had me reading it as it was written. I read slowly at first, but as the action picked up, I read faster. By the middle of the book, I was turning pages and couldn’t read fast enough to find out what happened next.

I wouldn’t say it was a gradual type of story. It was more like a roller coaster where you slowly climb to the top of a big hill before racing down through twists and turns at breakneck speed before you’re jerked to a stop at the end.

Yeah, that pretty much sums it up.

Don’t miss this one.

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Hannah Mary McKinnon was born in the UK, grew up in Switzerland and moved to Canada in 2010. After a successful career in recruitment, she quit the corporate world in favor of writing, and is now the author of The Neighbors, Her Secret Son, and Sister Dear. She lives in Oakville, Ontario, with her husband and three sons, and is delighted by her twenty-second commute.

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The Nurse (Corrigan)-Blog Tour-Thriller-Available Now

Sometimes a book takes a long time to get going, for the real story to kick in, before moving smoothly into a compelling narrative.

This is one of those books.

I will freely admit that I struggled for the first part of this book. I picked it up and put it down numerous times. I’m not sure if it was my frame of mind or if I was having a problem grasping the way the author was laying out the story.

However, I am extremely glad that I stuck with it, because once I figured out the author’s plotting and why the story was being told that way it was, I was sucked in and finished the rest in one sitting.

I honestly couldn’t put it down at that point.

I discovered it was a great way to tell the story. By having an author interview Rose to get her version of the events that precipitated the main event, the reader was able to get a deeper insight into Rose’s mind.

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As I have mentioned in the past, I like to take notes while I read – sometimes it’s just something that strikes me, and sometimes it’s for writing my reviews later.

In this case, it was a little of both. But as I was reviewing them, I noticed that one stood out.

“Everybody knows something, but nobody is saying anything.”

This happened so many times as Theo tried to unravel the threads that made up the narrative. And characters kept passing the buck to other characters, saying that “it was so-and-so’s story to tell,” and “ask so-and-so.”

It kept both Theo and the reader off-balance.

I did think that there were a couple of loose ends. There was something hinted at with Ed and Daniel that never came to fruition – or maybe I missed it. Likewise, with Rose and Cathy. I don’t want to give anything away, but it seemed like the author was hinting that those relationships might have been “more.”

There were also a few characters that seemed to be thrown in just move the plot and then easily disappeared. Again, not to give spoilers, but I thought a few of the people Rose came in contact with when she was younger would have played a bigger part in the whole story.

I did also guess a few of the “twists.” As I have mentioned before, I like to think about what the craziest possibility could be and then see if I matched the author. A few times I right this time.

But there were a couple of others that I didn’t get, and they were truly good twists. Right up until the very last pages.  

So, if you pick this one up and have a tough time in the beginning, stick with it. It takes a while to get into the groove, but once it does, it is one heck of story filled with deceit, innocence stolen, and revenge.

Who could ask for anything more?

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Julie-Ann Corrigan was born in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. She studied in London, completing a BA (Hons) Humanities degree, majoring in Modern History and English Literature. Travelling in Europe for several years, she taught in both Greece and Spain – countries and cultures she found fascinating. On return to the UK she gained a BSc (Physiotherapy), becoming a Chartered Physiotherapist. She lives in Berkshire with her family. Website: http://jacorrigan.com/ 

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The Ladies’ Midnight Swimming Club (Hogan)-Blog Tour-Fiction-Available Now

There is something raw and primal about allowing ourselves to be one with nature. To experience it without barriers or reservations. It can be cleansing and exhilarating.

That’s what Liz, Jo, and Lucy discover in this insightful novel about letting go of the old and facing the (sometimes daunting) new.

Each of the women have something that has caused their lives to be in turmoil (you can check out blurbs to find out what those are) and one by one, they discover that throwing themselves into the ocean helps them cope with their troubles.

It sounds a bit Greek tragedy, actually, but it makes perfect sense in the context of the book.

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This was a simple, pleasant, read that didn’t require a lot of thought process to understand, so there’s not a lot to unpack in the plot itself. It’s very straightforward.

One of the messages that I got from the book was that problems in life don’t have to be faced alone. Sometimes having an outlet, whether it’s a person or event or ritual, can help keep a positive perspective.

I think Liz benefitted from this the most. While Lucy and Jo certainly had impactful issues, there weren’t the lies that went along with Liz’s problem. That made it extra hard for her to cope. It was fortunate that Jo and Lucy were around to support.

The setting itself was charming – who doesn’t love a seaside Irish village? Because of Lucy and Liz’s situations, I was reminded of Doc Martin (and yes, I know that the show takes place in England, but there were enough similarities that it was often brought to mind).

If I had to say anything negative about the book, it would be that it was fairly predictable. But that is not necessarily a bad thing.

Sometimes being able to just go along for the ride without any twists and surprises is just what is needed. Allow yourself to take the journey with Liz, Jo, and Lucy. If you don’t overthink it, you will find this novel to be a relaxing beach read.

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Faith Hogan is an Irish award-winning and bestselling author of five contemporaryfiction novels. Her books have featured as Book Club Favorites, Net Galley HotReads and Summer Must Reads. She writes grown up women’s fiction which isunashamedly uplifting, feel good and inspiring.

She is currently working on her next novel. She lives in the west of Ireland with herhusband, four children and a very busy Labrador named Penny. She’s a writer, reader,enthusiastic dog walker and reluctant jogger-except of course when it is raining!

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The Clover Girls (Shipman)-Blog Tour-Fiction-Available Now

This book had me hooked from the very first dateline. Summer 1985 was a pivotal time in my life, so I knew that at the very least there would be some relatable items in the story.

But it ended up being much more than relatable. This book hit me on so many different levels that I often had to stop reading to reflect, which often brought back my own memories.

In fact, I can’t remember the last time a book spoke to me the way this one did.

You can read blurbs and other reviews that recount the premise of the story. In a nutshell, the Clover Girls are four friends who met at summer camp in 1985, but who have lost touch with other over the years.

They are brought back together under sad circumstances. Truths come out, lies are revealed, and a whole lot of hurt is addressed.

That simplifies it almost too much, because a LOT more happens than that.

Each of the women, Veronica, Rachel, and Liz, took very different paths from each other, but I found something that I could identify in each one. I could actually write an essay on what each character meant to me and how I felt like I knew them intimately.

Big kudos to the author for creating characters who were so lifelike.

Each woman’s journey of self-discovery was interesting on its own, but even more touching when woven with the other women’s stories. Together, they made a powerful statement about how important friendship is, especially if the parties are true to themselves and each other.

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In addition, the author offers some searing commentary on several contemporary topics. Some were more necessary and useful than others. For example, I thought some of the feminist views sounded stilted and like soundbites. They weren’t natural.

On the other hand, the realization that society doesn’t treasure the past anymore and only sees it as negative was impactful. As it continues to be ignored or misinterpreted, important continuity and respect for people and places will continue to deteriorate.

The author also offers a lot of insight on the transition from child to adult – how we lose friendships and ourselves as we age – including some pretty raw and powerful observations on human nature in general.

Yes, that seems like a lot to unpack, but it’s all done in a thoughtful and entertaining manner.

But what really had me loving this book was the accuracy of the 80s – from fashion to pop culture references (we all wanted someone to be our Jake) the author nailed it. It was all so accurate either they lived it and went by memory or picked the brain of somebody who did.

Every time there was a mention of friendship pins or Walkmans, or the description of clothes (like leotards and legwarmers), my brain immediately accessed my own memories of those things.

It was a unique way to feel like I was a part of the book, which in turn made me more empathetic to the characters.

Couldn’t be that they were all pushing 50 as well, could it? Naaaahhhhhh….

Anyway, this is an excellent book about lost friendships and what it takes to find them (and ourselves) again.

I highly recommend it, and it is at the top of my list for the year.

P.S. I also really enjoyed The Heirloom Garden from this author. Check that one out as well.

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BIO: Viola Shipman is the pen name for Wade Rouse, a popular, award-winning memoirist. Rouse chose his grandmother’s name, Viola Shipman, to honor the woman whose heirlooms and family stories inspire his writing. Rouse is the author of The Summer Cottage, as well as The Charm Bracelet and The Hope Chest which have been translated into more than a dozen languages and become international bestsellers. He lives in Saugatuck, Michigan and Palm Springs, California, and has written for People, Coastal Living, Good Housekeeping, and Taste of Home, along with other publications, and is a contributor to All Things Considered.

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The Girl I Used to Be (Hostetter)-Books On Tour-Women’s Fiction-Available Now

This book had a great hook, and it was even better that the author carried through on the promise of the blurb.

I’ve mentioned before how that doesn’t always happen, or that the blurb gives too much away. In this case, it was the perfect amount of information to pique my interest but not so much detail that I already knew what was going to happen.

I could recommend this book on that alone. But there was way more to make it a great beach read.

I really liked Jill from the very beginning. It was obvious that she was out of her element and uncomfortable, and we’ve all been in that position at one time or another. Problem was that it was pretty much Jill’s entire life. It was unsustainable.

And when it went sideways, boy did it really go sideways.

I was actually glad to see it happen, because Marc rubbed me the wrong way from the beginning. I mean, I know he was meant to, but he was really, REALLY awful.

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One of the things that I appreciated most about the book was that the author didn’t try to hide any twists or big revelations. It was a simple story that progressed naturally, so all of the surprises occurred organically.

That’s a fancy way to say that the story was told well and had me engrossed in Jill’s progress.

In fact, I enjoyed just how simple everything was. Nobody was a caricature or stereotype, nobody seemed fake. Everyone was genuine (even Marc and Cush in their ugliness).

I especially liked that the townspeople of Dewberry Beach were authentic. That’s a location I would love to visit.

When retribution comes, and it does in the most wonderful way, I couldn’t help but cheer for Jill. She truly stood strong, embraced the person she was always meant to be, took a leap of faith (backed by some street smarts) and came out better for it.

Oh, and once again, I love the image of Kintsugi art as a symbol of a character’s re-creating themself. Very clever.

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Local Woman Missing (Kubica)-Blog Tour-Psychological Thriller-Available May 18

This book was all kinds of twisty, with time jumps, different points of view, and layers upon layers of occurrences.

In spite of all of that, it was incredibly easy to follow. I will say that it helped to read the chapter headings (I usually skip them for the most part) because it helped keep everything straight both for who was speaking and when.

In fact, it’s a little difficult to write this review, because there were some seemingly disparate parts to the story – at times it felt like there were two different plot lines going on at the same time.

It’s not a spoiler to state that it all becomes clearer the further into the book that you go. So, stick with it.

I actually found Leo to be the most interesting character. I liked how his story was presented, and I thought that in some ways, he was the most astute out of all of them.

I especially appreciated his view of memories, and how they can be skewed by other people’s recollections or become supplanted by other’s versions of them. We’ve had that conversation in my family quite often.

For example, every time we get together with family, different members add their own perspectives to the memories that we talk about. Those then become the full memories, even though they’re not entirely from one person.

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There were a few times that I thought the red herrings were a bit heavy handed and a few more that didn’t seem to fit. Or rather, they seemed to be completely separate from the main issues.

Things like Marty’s part in the whole thing and Leo’s childhood were interesting, but seemed thrown in to muddy the plot, not for any real points.

I also am unsure if the perpetrator was fully built to be plausible. I will say that it totally took me surprise, so maybe that is a good thing. It certainly made a few other choices of the author to become clearer.

If I’m talking in riddles, it’s because I don’t want to give the plot away. Missing persons are tricky, and when they show back up in one way or another, they can cause great turmoil.

How’s that for cryptic?

All in all, I would recommend this book. As I said, be sure to read the chapter headings so you can keep it all clear.

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About the Author:Mary Kubica is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of six novels, including THE GOOD GIRL, PRETTY BABY, DON’T YOU CRY, EVERY LAST LIE, WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT, and THE OTHER MRS. A former high school history teacher, Mary holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in History and American Literature. She lives outside of Chicago with her husband and two children. Her last novel THE OTHER MRS. was an instant New York Times bestseller; is coming soon to Netflix; was a LibraryReads pick for February 2020; praised by the New York Times; and highly recommended by Entertainment Weekly, People, The Week,Marie Claire, Bustle, HelloGiggles, Goodreads, PopSugar, BookRiot, HuffingtonPost, First for Women, Woman’s World, and more. Mary’s novels have been translated into over thirty languages and have sold over two million copies worldwide. She’s been described as “a helluva storyteller,” (Kirkus Reviews) and “a writer of vice-like control,” (Chicago Tribune), and her novels have been praised as “hypnotic” (People) and “thrilling and illuminating” (Los Angeles Times).  LOCAL WOMAN MISSING is her seventh novel.

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The Summer Seekers (Morgan)-Blog Tour-Fiction-Available Now

This book was relatable on many different levels.

First, and probably most importantly, it explores the changing relationship of a mother and daughter. What happens when roles are reversed, and the daughter feels that she has to become the caretaker?

And what happens when the mother is in complete opposition to that?

Thoroughly relatable for anyone who has ever had to come to agreements and compromises with an aging parent.

But it’s more than that.

I liked how the author put an emphasis on friendship knowing no age limits. I liked that the sense of adventure spans generations. And I liked the message of “do your own thing for as long as you can.”

All good things that are clearly guiding a well-written and engaging story.

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While I did relate to Liza in terms of worrying about an aging mother, I found her to be almost too much of a worrier. There were times that she actually got on my nerves (so I couldn’t blame Kathleen for feeling similar at all).

Liza was obviously concerned about her mom, and rightfully so, but there were times where it seemed like she was too overbearing.

I thought Kathleen was feisty, and she reminded me of my own mom in some ways. I did think that her character got a little bit lost by the end. I couldn’t tell if it was reflective of her being tired from the road trip or if the author lost some steam.

Morgan was a bit of a mess. In some ways I related to her being frazzled and wanting a change, but there was also something about her that bugged me. Not a lot, but just a tad. Not quite sure why.

I do wish that there had been more details about the trip via Route 66. I was expecting more adventures and occurrences, especially since it’s a road that is filled with unique opportunities to have fun scenes.

As it was, it seemed like the build up to the trip took more time than it needed to, and the trip didn’t take enough. That was just my perception. Maybe because I happen to love Americana, so it seemed like a wasted opportunity.

Regardless, this was still a good book with great messages about intergenerational friendships and living your best life. A perfect beach read.

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Hidden Secrets at the Little Village Church (Rees)-BoT-Fiction-Available Now

I was completely taken by this book from start to finish. I thought that the plot was interesting, the characters were engaging, and the overall story was unique.

I mean, honestly, who would think that a story hinging on the fundraising for a church roof could be so entertaining? Not to mention the unlikeliest pairing of characters I’ve seen in a long time.

There were parts of it that were a little predictable – Gwen was an odd bird who had suffered a great loss and was forced to live with a mean old aunt. It was no surprise that she would embrace a project such as the one tasked by Vicar Dave.

Jarvis was less obvious. He ended up being more complex than I thought he would be. At the beginning, he was a typical screwup (although a tad old for it), and it took me a while to figure out what his game was (because he obviously had one).

Okay, to be honest, I didn’t figure it out until it was revealed.

And what a surprise it was, because it totally changed the perspective I had of Jarvis. I’m sure that was intentioned, and it was very well done.

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I could totally see myself getting wrapped up in a project such as Gwen and Jarvis undertook. I would thrive on something like that. So, I was just as avid as they were to continue the research in the guest book.

I don’t want to say a lot more, because I truly enjoyed not knowing what was coming next.

I will say that in addition to the great story, I really enjoyed watching (reading?) Gwen and Jarvis both grow. It felt good to see two people bring out unique aspects of each other while also recognizing their own strengths.

I guess that’s a good lesson out of this – never let other people define your self-worth. Gwen did with her Aunt Mary and Jarvis did with, well…the whole town. But they got past that to re-discover their strengths.

This was definitely a feel-good novel that I enjoyed from beginning to end.

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Tracy Rees was the winner of the Richard and Judy ‘Search for a Bestseller’ Competition and her books are paperback, ebook and audio bestsellers. A Cambridge graduate, she had a successful eight-year career in nonfiction publishing and a second career practising and teaching humanistic counselling before becoming a writer. She lives in Wales.

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The Berlin Zookeeper (Stuart)-Books On Tour-Historical Fiction-Available Now

I learned something interesting about myself while reading this book.

I found that I am much more disturbed by animals being harmed than people. Not quite sure what that says about me.

I would like to think it is because animals put their trust in humans to take care of them and are often put in positions where this is the only path to survival. This is especially true of animals in a zoo.

That responsibility multiplies infinitely when the zoo is in the middle of a war zone.

I found the subject matter and the setting of this book to be fascinating. The author either had some personal connection or did extensive research because everything zoo-related seemed authentic and plausible.

As with other historical fiction novels, there are dual storylines: one historical, one contemporary. I thought this worked in the book because there was not only a connection between the two, but some of the characters spanned both.

I’m not going to give away who, but the revelations were well-done and caught me by surprise.

It was difficult to get through the first few chapters, largely due to the aforementioned feeling about animals being harmed. Those were tough passages, and I wanted to cry right along with the characters.

However, I’m glad I pushed through because I was completely taken by the story of the “Zoofamilie.” Those chapters were especially informative and page-turning.

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There are a lot of novels that are set during the Blitz in London, but this is one of the first in my memory where the action takes place in Berlin during the retaliation strikes. It was interesting to read from the German point of view.

Kudos also to the author for addressing how Russia was viewed toward the end of the war and for being brutal in the accurate descriptions of the mentality.

The only thing that felt a little flat for me was Bethan’s relationship with Callum. I get why it was in place, but it was pretty obvious which way it was going to go. I almost wish it wasn’t there at all.

I do think that Bethan’s “mystery” had a great build up, but it almost seemed anti-climactic when it was resolved. After the entire novel, the mystery was solved within a couple of pages. That was a little bit of a let-down.

But those are minor complaints, because everything worked out in the end. I would highly recommend this novel for the unique point of view and setting and for the reminder that humanity can be judged by how we treat others – including animals.

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Anna Stuart lives in Derbyshire with her campervan-mad husband, two hungry teenagers and a slightly loopy dog. She was hooked on books from the moment she first opened one in her cot so is thrilled to now have several of her own to her name. Having studied English literature at Cambridge university, she took an enjoyable temporary trip into the ‘real world’ as a factory planner, before returning to her first love and becoming an author. History has also always fascinated her. Living in an old house with a stone fireplace, she often wonders who sat around it before her and is intrigued by how actively the past is woven into the present, something she likes to explore in her novels. Anna loves the way that writing lets her ‘try on’ so many different lives, but her favourite part of the job is undoubtedly hearing from readers.

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