Category: Fiction

This is the first book I have read by this author. I really wanted to like this book more than I did. Though the mystery part of the novel was well-written, there were several things that really made me not enjoy reading this book like I do most. I was disappointed at the amount of curse words in the novel. I also was not a fan of the mother’s rituals being so detailed with even the chants written into the story. This particular read was not for me, but I may be someone else’s cup of tea.

I received a complimentary copy from the author. The opinions in this review are my own.

This is the first book I have read by this author. Even though this is the third book in a series, you do not have to read the first two in order to enjoy this one. I was excited when I realized that this book was set during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. I love a good Christmas book! I thought that the ex-boyfriend of the main character was a well-written jerk. I was disappointed that the curse word for a female dog was used twice in the novel; however, I was glad the novel was not full of curse words. I thought that the overall plot was really well written. I also really enjoyed the part dealing with the kids and the veterans in the story. I would definitely recommend this book.

I received a complimentary copy from the author. The opinions in this review are my own.

I have read several books by this author including the one that comes before this one. I definitely was glad I read the first one in the series before reading this one. However, it is not completely necessary to be able to enjoy the book. I was so glad that most of the characters from the first book are back in this one and I was excited for the new characters as well. I found it interesting reading the interactions between Rosemary and Kathleen because they were total opposites. It was also so fascinating that Rosemary reminded me of Maeve from the first book. Another thing that drew me into this book was the interactions between Tug and Rosemary. I absolutely loved seeing their relationship blossom. Overall, I could not get enough of this book and I am so excited for the next one in this series. I highly recommend it!

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. The opinions in this review are my own.

I have read several books by this author.  I am a big fan of books set in North Carolina and a lot of her books are set there including this one.  This novel was so good.  It really drew me in from the very beginning and I honestly cannot pick a favorite character because I loved them all.  One of my favorite parts of the book was the whole shells with quotes and/or sayings in them.  I just loved not only how people found them when they needed them most but some of the things written in them were so good.  Another thing that I really enjoyed in the book was the parrot.  The parts with the parrot made me laugh so hard.  I would recommend that when reading this book, you have a box of tissues beside you just in case because there are some heartfelt moments that may make you tear up.  The author did such an amazing job of bringing this novel to life.  I felt as though I was in the story instead of just reading it.  I fell in love with everything about this book and I am really looking forward to reading the next one in this series.