The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston This book had all the feels. Not just a simple romance, there was family drama, a weird childhood, sibling rivalry and a bit of the supernatural. The Premise: Florence Day is a ghostwriter for a very famous romance author. She signed on to write a three book series as... Continue Reading →
The Ex Hex
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling There are two kinds of books I love to read in the Fall. The first is twisty, creepy, suspenseful thrillers; the other is quirky, witchy, romantic books. If you enjoy that second category, this is a cute one. The Premise: Nine years ago, Vivienne and Rhys were dating. It... Continue Reading →
Wrong Place Wrong Time
Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister This was an interesting one. If you love to read thrillers in Fall (like I do), I’m going to highly suggest you give this one a try. The Premise: As the book begins, Jen is home for the evening, waiting for her son to return from his night... Continue Reading →
Coconut Chia Hot Toddy (Cocktail)
The weather is getting chilly, so this is the time of year we start enjoying a creamy Brandy Alexander in the evening. However, I wanted to try something new. I found this recipe for a coconut chia hot toddy while surfing the web - https://www.runningtothekitchen.com/coconut-chai-hot-toddy/ I doubled it to make 2 servings but, as usual,... Continue Reading →
Marilla of Green Gables
Marilla of Green Gables by Sarah McCoy If you were a fan of Anne of Green Gables or the TV Show Anne with an E, you will love this book! The Premise - As the title suggests, in this book we learn about Marilla Cuthbert and her life on Prince Edward Island. This is a... Continue Reading →
Cackle
Cackle by Rachel Harrison This book feels a bit like a Halloween fairy tale, making it perfect for a Fall Read, at least in my book. The Premise: Annie is dumped by her longtime boyfriend. Since she can’t afford to live on her own in Manhattan, she takes a teaching job in a quaint town... Continue Reading →
My Plain Jane
My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows This will be short because there isn’t a lot that needs to be said. The Premise: A Jane Eyre retelling with a supernatural twist (aka ghost hunters). As an extra special detail, Charlotte Brontë was a character in the retelling of her own book. I... Continue Reading →
Night Circus
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern The premise - A secret duel between two illusionists. They have been training for this competition since they were children. Little do they know, only one can make it out alive. And where would such a dual take place? Why yes, in a magical circus that arrives without warning... Continue Reading →
First Frost
First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen It’s time for FALL READING!!! I love this time of year. It’s perfect for both light books with a hint of magical realism and creepy thriller/ crime books. This book is solidly in the first camp. This is a sequel to Garden Spells, but if you didn’t read it,... Continue Reading →
Fall Reading
Fall Reading There are a lot of great books coming out this fall. But sometimes new releases are a little scary because there aren’t enough reviews to read and judge if the book is likely a good fit for you. If you prefer to revisit some older books, visit a couple previous posts about some... Continue Reading →