Daisy McCrae is still reeling from losing her boyfriend and her job. She returns to a world she walked away from, working with her adoptive family at their bakery. The feeling that she has never belonged feels even more apparent this time around. Things take a strange turn when an elderly woman gives her anContinue reading “Book Review of The Union Street Bakery”
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Secrets at the Aviary Inn Book Review
Secrets at the Aviary Inn by MaryAnn Clarke Sophie Groenveld is abandoned by her boyfriend while on a vacation trip in York. Deep in denial, but determined not to call her parents to bail her out, she manages to secure a job at The Aviary Inn. The secrets that she discovers there will change herContinue reading “Secrets at the Aviary Inn Book Review”
The Cupsnake Escape
Book 2 by Caryn Rivadeneira Frank and Luisa are back in this spooky tale about peer pressure, baking competition, and self-esteem. Frank and his friends are competing in a baking contest judged by Frank’s grandmother! This book addresses the stress of social influence and rumors. Frank’s inner dialogue is insightful and relatable. My kids willContinue reading “The Cupsnake Escape”
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The Juliet Code Written by Pepper Basham Frederick and Grace Percy arrive in Venice for their honeymoon. When they run into Jack, an old friend and investigator, they are pulled into a mystery with all the accoutrements. Grace is delighted, but Frederick is apprehensive considering the dangerous situation they had just exited not all thatContinue reading “My Book Review of…”
Who We Are
Many of us never get the chance to face those who have hurt us. One last chance to express how we feel. Instead, we are left haunted by all the things unsaid, and feelings we weren’t allowed to feel. As we go into the New Year of 2024, take the time to feel those things.Continue reading “Who We Are”
Book Review of Meadow Falls
by Carolyn Brown This story starts with a woman, Angela Marie, who has spent her whole life feeling unloved. She takes control of her life and sees love where she had it all along. Finding family, not necessarily bound by blood, but by the years of time spent together. I had a difficult time gettingContinue reading “Book Review of Meadow Falls”
Nature’s Lessons
I recently returned from a short escape to Wyoming and the Grand Teton National Park. This was a reunion trip for myself and my sister. We had visited over 20 years ago on a family vacation with my parents. My Father passed away not so very long after that trip. I was not prepared forContinue reading “Nature’s Lessons”
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Publishes on September 12th, 2023 What can be said after finishing a book in which a woman shares so much of her heart and soul? Barbara Jenkins brings her journey of healing from a childhood full of mental abuse and criticism , through a doomed marriage, and into the golden years of her life. TheContinue reading “My review of:”
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Majority By Abby Goldsmith This fantasy was captivating from the very beginning. What kind of abilities does Thomas possess? As far as his foster sister, Cherise, is concerned, his intelligence is clearly outweighed by his gift for seeing into the heart of people around him. Thomas is intrigued in the way Cherise sees the worldContinue reading “Book review for:”
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By Delas Heras Narrated by Price Waldman Unexpected murder mystery set in the 1950’s from the perspective of personified canines and felines! I have to mention after reading the description of this particular murder mystery, I was both intrigued and speculative. I do not want to give away the surprises contained in this novel. IContinue reading “My Review of :”
Thoughts of Enigmatic Minds 