Secret Husband by Kate Meader

Secret Husband by Kate Meader
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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This book was fantastic. This book was classic Meader storyline. I really enjoyed both Lauren and Alexei. The first few pages are bouncing back and forth between past and present day.
Present day Lauren comes face to face with the fact that she has a husband. I thought the storyline moved around nicely. Reading about Alexei and his personal sacrifices was so heartbreaking. I thought the author handled the topic with sensitivity. Who doesn't love a hero that his dedicated to his father.
I really enjoyed Lauren and her drive... My little concern is her use of alcohol as a coping mechanism. Especially for an adult nearing her 40's... I kep thinking Lauren is going to need some AA in the future.
But aside from that once I started the book I could not put it down. I was so happy that I could get an ARC when school has ended. This is one of my favorite reads this year.
Thank you to the author and now holding out for Fan Fiction

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

I was really excited about this book...but it felt very disorganized and a half done book. There was not written about certain things happening and then very detailed descriptions of what seemed to be nothing....He writes about his love and admiration for his mom and then she slaps him or punches him... There is a lot of domestic abuse but it was so all over the place it was hard to really get a feel and understanding for this book...:( This is more like scattered short stories/ prose then a novel/ memoir. I am moving on...

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The Measure by Nikki Erlick

The Measure by Nikki Erlick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There were parts that felt a little tedious but I'm so happy to have experienced this story. Great message. Maybe the gift is just receiving a string.

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The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn (Honeycrisp Orchard, #1)The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn by Valerie Bowman

The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn by Valerie Bowman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ahh... so good. These books make my soul happy. I liked the setting of the story so much...I want to see this beautiful farm with my own eyes. Aiden and Ellie were a fun couple. I am counting down....stalking at this point-when Maria and Jesse's book is coming out. I was absolutely hooked with their banter... not to mention Charlie and Sawyer... their book is not even in Goodreads yet... all good things come to those that wait. What a fantastic start to a series. So exciting.🍎🍎

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The Earl That Got Away by Diana Quincy

The Earl That Got Away by Diana Quincy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

SO good! Thank you to the publisher for a copy.
1) Cover-how gorgeous. I miss these beautiful covers. Just absolutley gorgeous.
2) I miss these romance novels! The ones where both the hero/ heroine make you shake you head... But nonetheless keep rooting for the couple.
3) Once I started reading this story I could not stop. SO fun and exciting. I loved the characters and the tension between two people who could not make it work...
4) What a perfect way to kick off summer!

Thank you to the pushlisher for a copy

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The Paris Widow by Kimberly Belle

 THE PARIS WIDOW 

Author: Kimberly Belle

Publication Date: June 11, 2024

ISBN: 9780778307976

Format: Trade Paperback

Publisher: Harlequin Trade Publishing / Park Row Books

Price $18.99

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Book Summary: 

From USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Belle comes a deliciously twisty new thriller following a married couple vacationing in Paris whose trip takes a dark turn when the husband goes missing, dredging up secrets from both of their pasts, perfect for fans of THE PARIS APARTMENT.

When Stella met Adam, she felt like she finally landed a nice, normal guy – a welcome change from her previous boyfriend and her precarious jetsetter lifestyle with him. She loves knowing she can always depend on Adam, which is why when he goes missing during a random explosion in Paris, she panics. Right after what is assumed to be a terrorist attack, she’s interviewed live on TV by reporters, begging anyone who knows anything about her husband’s whereabouts to come forward and is quickly dubbed “The Paris Widow.”

As the French police investigate, it’s revealed that Adam was on their radar as a dealer in the black market for priceless antiquities, making deals with very high-profile and dangerous clients. Reeling from this news and growing suspicions about her husband, Stella can’t shake the feeling that she’s being followed. And with Adam assumed dead, she realizes that whoever was responsible for the bombing will come after her next. Everything – and everyone -- that Stella has tried to keep in her duplicitous past might be her only means of survival and finding out what really happened to Adam.

An irresistible and fast-paced read set in some of Europe’s most inviting locales, THE PARIS WIDOW explores how sinister secrets of the past stay with us – no matter how far we travel.

Author Bio:

Kimberly Belle worked in marketing and nonprofit fundraising before turning to writing fiction. A graduate of Agnes Scott College, Kimberly lived for over a decade in the Netherlands and currently divides her time between Atlanta and Amsterdam. She is the bestselling author of The Marriage Lie, Three Days Missing, Dear Wife, as well as The Last Breath, The Ones We Trust, Stranger in the Lake, My Darling Husband, and The Personal Assistant.

Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay

Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My heart...How do I love thee, let me count the ways:) Jenn McKinlay hit all the spots for me!
1) a story set in Ireland... can't be a better setting!!! I have visited Ireland and McKinlay captured it's beauty, history, murcurial weather! It's encanchment! Loved it so much.
The heroine I just love! I loved how vulnerable and sweet and timid she is...but how fierce and fiesty when the hero calls her "Red". I loved her emotional conflict and her authentic struggles. She was so real.
The hero... I mean a hot Irishman... done!!
Finally, the subplots... the story with Siobhan Riordan was fantastic. The author was able to create this very realistic and lovable supporting character. Can't wait to read the next book:)
Bravo:)
Thank you Netgalley and Publisher for this copy, I will treasure it!

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