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The Little Teashop On Main – Book Blog Tour & Review
THE LITTLE TEASHOP ON MAINbyJodi Thomas Genre: Contemporary Literary Fiction / Coming of AgePublisher: HQNPublication Date: May 7, 2019Number of Pages: 336 pages Scroll down for the giveaway! A rainy-day ritual—a tea party between three little girls—becomes the framework of not only their friendship, but their lives. Blonde, curly-haired Zoe is openhearted, kind and free-spirited, and dreams of becoming a famous actor in New York City. Shy Emily struggles with mental health but has the heart and soul of a writer. And Shannon—tall, athletic, strong—has a deep sense of loyalty that will serve her well when she heads off to military college. As Zoe, Emily, and Shannon grow into women—forging…
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Book Review: Silent Lee and the Adventure of the Side Door Key
Today I’m reviwing Silent Lee and the Adventure of the Side Door Key. It is an interesting middle-grade fantasy book with a quirky heroine and equally quirky sidekick. Many thanks to Alex Hiam and Smith Publicity, who provided a copy of the book for review purposes. This post also contains affiliate links. Silent Lee and the Adventure of the Side Door Key is the first entry in author Alex Hiam’s new Silent Lee series. This is a delightful novel with a spunky, resourceful, strong-willed heroine that I believe fans of Harry Potter (and in particular, Hermione Granger) will enjoy. We meet Silent Lee in the attic of her Great Aunt…
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Kiss & Tell by Luke Murphy
If you enjoy sharp police procedurals and psychological thrillers, you’ll want to pick up a copy of Kiss & Tell by author Luke Murphy, who was kind enough to give me a copy of his book for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own, and this review contains affiliate links. Luke Murphy’s novel Kiss & Tell is perfect for fans of Harlen Coben and Jonathan Kellerman. I really enjoyed the main character, Charlene. She’s a bit of a mess, a feisty rookie cop coping with personal demons and dealing with a bit of an alcohol problem AND the recent murder of her father. Her tough cop persona is balanced…
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Book Review: The Little Shop of Found Things by Paula Brackston
The danger of writing at the library is that I rarely leave without grabbing a few books from the “New Books” section, no matter how many books are waiting at home. The Little Shop of Found Things was one such find and I’m so glad I picked it up. Read on to learn more about this book that blends historical fiction and fantasy. This post contains affiliate links. The Little Shop of Found Things is the start of a new series by author Paula Brackston. (However, it works well as a standalone if series and cliff hangers put you off.) It’s a lovely blend of historical fiction and fantasy/magical realism…
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The Fifteen Wonders of Daniel Green by Erica Boyce
Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read an advance copy of The Fifteen Wonders of Daniel Green, which is a wonderful read for lovers of literary fiction. This one caused all the feels, so grab your tissues when you pick up your own copy of this story. Initially, this is a story about crop circles – yes, those otherworldly designs that appear in fields of corn or wheat. This plot line provides the basis for multiple storylines involving both Daniel Green, the crop circler, and the family he creates it for. Ultimately, this a story about family and forgiveness. There’s a bit of symbolism in the design that…
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Book Review: Beach House Reunion by Mary Alice Monroe
I received Beach House Reunion for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review, because I do these reviews for love of books. This post contains affiliate links you can use to purchase the book. If you buy the book using that link, I will receive a small commission from the sale. If you like this post, do me a solid and buy your book from Amazon via my link. Ever a fan of Mary Alice Monroe, and in particular, the stories of the Rutledge family in her Beach House series, Beach…
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Book Review: The Glitch by Elisabeth Cohen
I received The Glitch for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review, because I do these reviews for love of books. This post contains affiliate links you can use to purchase the book. If you buy the book using that link, I will receive a small commission from the sale. If you like this post, do me a solid and buy your book from Amazon via my link. Every now and again a book comes across your desk, and the blurb intrigues you. And then it turns out to be completely different…
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Lone Star Book Blog Tour: Searching For Pilar (Review & Giveaway)
Today on the blog I’m covering a book that, living in Dallas along what I’ve discovered is a major highway for human trafficking, I approached with some trepidation. However, between a truly gripping story line, believable characters and a fast pace, this debut novel by Patricia Hunt Holmes kept me turning pages – even when the pages got tough to read. Read on for more about Searching for Pilar and enter the giveaway for a chance at a copy of the book and more! SEARCHING FOR PILAR by PATRICIA HUNT HOLMES Genre: Contemporary Suspense / Thriller Publisher: River Grove Books Publication Date: April 10, 2018 Number of Pages: 320 pages…
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2017 LSBBT Bloggers’ Choice Awards: Best Non-Fiction Book
We are nearing the end of our list of awards as voted on by the Lone Star Book Blog Tours team from the awesome Texas books and authors featured on Lone Star Book Blog Tours in 2017. With categories like Best Hook and Best Creative Concept to Best Mystery/Suspense, Best Romance, and Best Fantasy, we’re covering ALL the bases in great books coming from Texas authors. Today, I’m bringing you the winner of Best Non-Fiction book! What makes taking part in the Lone Star Book Blog Tours so much fun is the diversity in books from Texas Authors. (Contrary to stereotypes, it’s not ALL westerns and tumbleweeds!) In 2017, we covered everything from…
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Lone Star Book Blog Tour: High Treason by DiAnn Mills
Back in May I featured an excerpt from DiAnn Mills’ Deep Extraction, the second in her FBI Task Force series. Today I’m joining up again with Lone Star Lit to bring you the third entry in the series: High Treason. As with the previous novels, it reads as a stand alone novel and brings the same page-turning suspense as her previous novels. Read on to learn more! HIGH TREASON An FBI Task Force Novel, #3 by DiANN MILLS Genre: Inspirational /Mystery / Suspense / Romance Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Date of Publication: February 6, 2018 Number of Pages: 416 Scroll down for the giveaway! When Saudi Prince Omar bin Talal visits…
