Tag: 2020 Book Reviews

Falling Into Magic by Elizabeth Pantley

Falling Into Magic by Elizabeth Pantley

When Hayden was a child, she lost her cat. Adults told her the cat ran away, but she knew the truth. The mirror had taken her. She knew because the mirror had given her a glimpse of an alternate world and had nearly pulled her in, so she was certain the cat had suffered that fate.

Twenty years later Hayden discovers the secret of the mirror when she is thrust into it. She learns of a world she never knew existed, and a family she never knew she had. But danger brought her here, and it followed her.

Now, Hayden is on a mission to remove the threat, so that she can begin her magical, meaningful new life in this enchanted world.

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The Cousins by Karen M. McManus | Review

The Cousins by Karen M. McManus | Review

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying comes your next obsession. You'll never feel the same about family again. Open to read my review and all the important info on The Cousins by Karen M. McManus.

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From Dill to Dracula: A Romanian Food and Folklore Cookbook

From Dill to Dracula: A Romanian Food and Folklore Cookbook

Romania-a hidden gem of Eastern Europe-is better known for its brush with communism than its cuisine. But, just because it's hidden, doesn't mean it's forgotten. Filled with lush ingredients, many picked fresh from the field, you'll find a traditional Romanian plate loaded to the brim with vegetables and lean proteins, never lacking in flavor.

And nestled in those hidden hills and winding landscapes, lies a culture as rich and decadent as their meals. Journey through the countryside with over 80 recipes as unique as the people who have been perfecting them for centuries, all the while learning about the folklore and traditions that have steeped Romania in mystical mystery for so long.

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Just A Girl by Becky Monson

Just A Girl by Becky Monson

You don’t want to miss Just a Girl from Becky Monson. This fun, light-hearted romantic comedy will keep you entertained from first page to last.

Quinn is stuck on the noon news, in a perpetual battle with the witchy evening anchor, and has relationship troubles galore. You know a book that starts with choking on a powdered doughnut after exercise class while meeting the man of your dreams is going to be a wild romp to the end.

A quick read to sweep you away for a few hours.

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The Way to Remember by Martha Reynolds

The Way to Remember by Martha Reynolds

Set in New England at the time of the American Bicentennial, The Way to Remember is the poignant story of a displaced young woman struggling to figure out who she is within the context of her hometown and the carefully masked dysfunction of her family.

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Christmas at Aunt Elsies by Emily Harvale

Christmas at Aunt Elsies by Emily Harvale

A distant relative. A blizzard. A Christmas of surprises.

Lottie Short isn’t looking forward to Christmas. Her boyfriend has dumped her and she’s also lost her job. Lottie and her beloved spaniel, Merry, are facing the festive season – and a bleak future, alone.

But a Christmas card and round-robin letter give Lottie hope. And as the first snowflakes fall, she’s on her way to the tiny seaside village of Seahorse Harbour to visit her distant aunt. She’ll stay in a cosy B&B and get some bracing, sea air. That might lift her spirits.

What she doesn’t plan for is a blizzard, her aunt taking a fall, or the dramas unfolding all around her. But at least there’s a warm welcome at Aunt Elsie’s cottage … and a roaring log fire in the village pub.

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