Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Come Fly With Me by Camille Di Maio

We meet Beverly and Judy. 

Both women are running from something - Judy, an abusive husband - Beverly, a life of luxury that she was tired of and wanted to make it on her own.


Both women meet at Pan Am's exclusive school for airline attendants.


What a rough ride back in the 1960's with all the rules and restrictions put on flight attendants.


Ms. Di Maio did marvelous research about Pan Am - a very classy, glamorous place to work with high standardsand she gives us two characters you will be cheering on to make it to their goals as well as sharing what the life of flight attendants is like both at work and in their personal lives.


Another heartfelt storyline and wonderful characters that are signature Camille.  4/5


Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book.  All opinions are my own.



Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Every Precious And Fragile Thing by Barbara Davis

Secrets and regrets abound in Barbara Davis’s newest gem.

We meet Mallory, Aiden, Helen, and Estelle - all tied together because of a broken engagement and all with secrets kept from each other.


Mallory is a social worker who had come home because one of her girls was murdered.


Aiden is home because of an accident that ruined his hands and kept him from playing the piano and is so depressed he doesn't even want to compose.  His success was over in his mind.


Helen and Estelle are Mallory’s and Aiden’s mothers who never got along.


How will everyone’s life turn out?


EVERY PRECIOUS AND FRAGILE THING will pull you in and pull at your heart strings and have you bonding with the wonderful characters as you rush to the end to see how it all ends. 


This book is a heartbreaking, but BEAUTIFUL read that will have you thinking about your life, your decisions, and what you know you should do and should have done long after you turn the last page.


Do not miss Ms. Davis's newest.  5/5


Thank you to the author for a copy of this book.  All opinions are my own.



Monday, February 17, 2025

Good Bad Mother by Anya Mora

I can’t have my picture taken.

Timothy can’t find out about my past.


Someone will see me, know what I did, where I am, and my perfect world will explode.


Amelia is in a panic because her past is unknown to her husband.


I have to leave and take the baby, but can I?


Then a letter arrives- what is in it?  


Amelia doesn’t want to open it, but she does.


And…we are in suspense wanting to know what’s inside.


Tension, lies, and secrets abound in this twisty psychological thriller that you won't be able to put down.


Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book.  All opinions are my own.



It's Monday!! What Are YOU Reading? - 2/17/2025

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I hope you had a great reading week.
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This is a weekly meme hosted by Kathryn at BOOK DATE!

Post the books completed, the books you are currently reading, and the books you hope to finish at some point.
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Books Completed:

CORAM HOUSE by Bailey Seybolt - review will be on April 15, 2025.

This is SO good!!  If you are a fan of mystery/thriller books, add it to your TBR.

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THE MATCHMAKER by Aisha Saeed - spotlight will be on April 9, 2025.

Wasn't grabbing me - I'll have a spotlight for the book on April 9.

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THE PAGE TURNER by Viola Shipman - spotlight will be on April 8, 2025.

Started it - very disappointed - not continuing.  I was so looking forward to reading it.  I hope it works out better for others.
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THE UNLUCKY ONES by Hannah Morrissey - review will be on April 5.

Very brutal scenes - not a favorite.

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THE UMBRELLA MAKER'S SON by Tod Lending - review is in the book's title.

Heartbreaking, but oh so good.  

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SALTWATER by Katy Hays - review will be on March 27, 2025.

This is GOOD!!  Set in Capri - Lies and Secrets!!

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THE OTHER PEOPLE by C. B. Everett - review will be on March 25, 2025.

Cleverly done, but a little too out there for me...on the verge of horror if you ask me.

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FOUR RED SWEATERS by Lucy Adlington - review will be on March 22, 2025.

Well researched - Brilliant, amazing writing with wonderful characters.

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CLAIRE, DARLING by Callie Kazumi - review will be on March 16, 2025.

Pretty good - a bit slow at first, but turns out good.

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THE FISHERMAN'S GIFT by Julia R. Kelly - review will be on March 20, 2025.

A beautiful read - a bit slow at first, but so well written for a debut.

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BEACH VIBES by Susan Mallery - review will be on March 19, 2025, 2025.

A lovely read about family and choices.

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A MAP TO PARADISE by Susan Meissner - review will be on March 18, 2025.

Well-researched with great characters, but it wasn't as engaging as her other books for me until around 40%.

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GOOD BAD MOTHER by Anya Mora - review will be on February 17, 2025.

VERY good psychological thriller!!

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BROKEN COUNTRY by Claire Leslie Hall - review will be on March 4, 2025.

Emotional and so good.

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THE YOUNGER WOMAN by Cate Ray - review will be on February 26, 2025.

A bit slow, but got intense as the book ends and things were wrapped up.

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THE SECRET HISTORY OF AUDREY JAMES by Heather Marshall - review will be on February 27, 2025.

EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT - I didn't want to put it down.

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THE LOST PASSENGER by Frances Quinn - review will be on February 25, 2025.

EXCELLENT - great storyline and a lovable main character.

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TO SICILY WITY LOVE by Jennifer Probst - review will be on February 20, 2025.

LOVED IT!!  Wonderful characters and mouth-watering food.

It's #4 in the series, but you can read as a standalone.

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COME FLY WITH ME by Camille Di Maio - review will be on February 19, 2025.

A lovely read about Pan Am Airlines and the lives of the flight attendants.

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EVERY PRECIOUS AND FRAGILE THING by Barbara Davis - review will be on February 18, 2025.

A beautiful read with wonderful characters you will bond with. 

Don't miss it - another gem by Barbara Davis.

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TARTUFO by Kira Jane Buxton - review is in the book's title.

Great characters, but not a book for me.  Slow and too many characters.

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NOTHING EVER HAPPENS HERE by Seraphina Nova Glass - review is in the book's title.

Not a book I enjoyed even though a lot did happen.

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THE QUEENS OF CRIME by Marie Benedict - review is in the book's title.

Disappointed in this one - gorgeous cover, but not one I wanted to get back to.

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LAST TWILIGHT IN PARIS by Pam Jenoff - review is in the book's title.

Another FABULOUS Pam Jenoff book - don't miss it if you love her books and historical fiction.

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Book Currently Reading:

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY by Jennifer E. Smith - review will be on April 16, 2025.

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Books Up Next:

THE MURDER SHOW by Matt Goldman - review will be on April 17, 2025.

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STRANGERS IN TIME by David Baldacci - review will be on April 19, 2025.

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THE KEEPER OF LOST ART by Laura Morelli - review will be on April 22, 2025.

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THE BOOK CLUB FOR TROUBLESOME WOMEN by Marie Bostwick - review will be on April 23.

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TOUGH LUCK by Sandra Dallas - review will be on April 29, 2025.

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SUCH A GOOD MOM by Julia Spiro - review will be on April 30, 2025.

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JULIE CHAN IS DEAD by Leann Zhang - review will be on May 1, 2025.

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THE RIVER KNOWS YOUR NAME by Kelly Mustian - review will be on May 2, 2025.

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PARENTS WEEKEND by Alex Haley - review will be on May 6, 2025.

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THE BANNED BOOKS OF BERLIN by Daisy Wood - review will be on May 12.

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THE GIRLS OF GOOD FORTUNE by Kristina McMorris - review will be on May 20, 2025.

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MARGUERITE BY THE LAKE by Mary Dixie Carter - review  will be on May 22, 2025.

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THE LAST FERRY OUT by Andrea Bartz - review will be o May 23, 2025.

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THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD BEACH AND BOOK CLUB by Martha Hall Kelly - review will be on May 27, 2025.

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THE BUSYBODY BOOK CLUB by Freya Sampson - review will be on May 28, 2025.

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BEACH HOUSE RULES by Kristy Woodson Harvey - review will be on May 29, 2025.

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WHISPERS OF DEAD GIRLS by Marlee Bush - review will be on May 30, 2025.

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LIE LIKE THE DEVIL by Birgitte Margen - review will be on June 2, 2025.

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THE GHOSTWRITER by Julie Clark - review will be on June 5, 2025.

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THE ENGLISH MASTERPIECE by Katherine Reay - review will be on June 10, 2025.

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SHAW CONNOLLY LIVES TO TELL Gillian French - review will be June 17, 2025.
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HAZEL SAYS NO by Jessica Berger Gross - review will be on June 18, 2025.

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LAST DANCE BEFORE DAWN by Katharine Schellman - review will be on June 19, 2025.

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BEFORE DOROTHY by Hazel Gaynor - review will be on June 20, 2025.

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PARTY OF LIARS Kelsey Cox - review will be on July 1, 2025.

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THE LAKE ESCAPE by Jamie Day - review will be on July 15, 2025.

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WAYWARD GIRLS by Susan Wiggs - review will be on July 16, 2025.

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DEATH OF AN EX by Delia Pitts - review will be on July 17, 2025.

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THAT LAST CAROLINA SUMMER by Karen White - review will be on July 22, 2025.

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THE LIES THEY TOLD by Elle Marie Wiseman - review will be on July 29, 2025.

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THE LOCKED WARD by Sarah Pekkanen - review will be on August 5, 2025.

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THE WRONG SISTER by Claire Douglas - review will be on August 6, 2025.

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HIGH SEASON by Katie Bishop - review will be on August 12, 2025.

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THE WITCH'S ORCHARD by Archer Sullivan - review will be on August 13, 2025.

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JOY MOODY IS OUT OF TIME by Kerryn Mayne - review will be on August 19, 2025.

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ONE DARK NIGHT by Hannah Richell - review will be on August 20, 2025.

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BODIES IN THE SAND by Crystal Murphy - review will be on September 1, 2025.

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THE CABERNET CLUB by Margie Zable Fisher and Rona S. Zable - review will be on September 2, 2025.

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