Good narration on audio and a great story to remind us to be the best version of ourselves and give to the less fortunate.

I loved this romantic comedy so much and I could not stop laughing. The storyline was original and I loved Penina's character so much. The quotes at the beginning of each chapter were the cherry on top.

Great thriller keeps you guessing

Shocking to know that this happened and I don't remember ever hearing about it. Informative and heartbreaking.

I had always been curious how this relationship started & continued considering the age gap/logistical distance once Elvis left Germany. I am still in shock that Priscilla's mother & stepfather went to such great lengths to facilitate this inappropriate relationship for such an extended period of time. She attempts to make it seem like they had rules. It will be interesting to see how this looks on film.

This was a very honest autobiography. I hope that writing this book provided Britney with some healing; it's been a long lonely road.

It is an unlikely love story that crosses into the unknown and I absolutely loved it. The love of my life passed away and I like to think he's still with me as the quote from the book says, “And I‘ll love you when we‘re young, and I‘ll love you when we‘re old, and I‘ll love you when we‘re gone.” I listened primarily on audiobook but followed along on kindle when I was at home.

Jason is on a mission to find his family and salvage the life he has with them but he has obstacles created by different versions of himself.

Incredible historical fiction novel about unlikely friendships, life during the civil war and sacrifice for loved ones. Beautifully written and wonderful on audio.

Two almost identical girls go missing 13 years apart. One was released by her capture after three years of daily abuse and now she is one of the prime suspects in Olivia's disappearance.

This was a sexy psychological thriller - my jaw dropped when the real killer was revealed.

A wonderful story about a mother who lost her son and gets a chance at life with the help of an unlikely source. I absolutely loved this!

Sometimes romanticizing difficult parts of our past is how we cope and Rachel has been doing that for the past 15 years. On a trip back to Greece with her husband her past and future collide and she is forced to see things for what they actually were. The book showed how easily young teens can be manipulated and coerced into unfortunate situations. The narration was great.

Everyone really is lying in this book. Avery the young nine year old daughter is very calculated and reminded of an older version of the daughter in Baby Teeth. It was a great thriller that I couldn't put down.

This book was so beautifully written it literally brought me to tears. Lolly is at a point in her life where she is wondering what happened - the love of her life is living on the other side of the country, married & living out all of his dreams. She has the opportunity to live out 3 different days in what her life could have been like had she made different choices. I feel like everything you want to happen happens just not when you expect it to.

It was like enjoying two stories simultaneously. Morgan lives a quiet life until she crosses paths with the wrong man. She was his target and her will not rest until she's dead.

Wonderful thriller that kept me guessing who was behind the murder - so many twists and possible suspects!

My July reads:
The Ten Thousand Doors of January 📓
The Thorn birds 📓 🎧
Daisy Jones & The Six 📓 🎧
Her Deadly Game 📓 🎧
The Space Between 📓 🎧
How To Walk Away 🎧
The Deep End of The Ocean 📓
Summer of '69 🎧

Great summer family drama. We follow four siblings journeys in the summer of 1969 all in very different times of their lives.

A touching story of a family dealing with the disappearance of their three year old son and how it affects the family over 9 years.

Great narration, it really brought this story to life. Margaret has just been proposed to in a plane that her fiancé Chip is flying when something goes terribly wrong and they crash. Margaret finds herself questioning if Chip is the right person for her as he is nowhere to be found when she needs him most. This story shows how strength comes from within and sometimes change can be the thing you never knew you needed.

The Space Between was beautiful on audio bringing two very different love stories to life. Andrea & Jace meet by chance & begin a whirlwind romance. Andrea comes from a wealthy family & Jace is an orphan being brought by his brothers. Andrea & Jace think their love is invincible but it gets put through tests and people they trust interfere and separate them. This story is special allowing you to fall in love with two different love stories.

An enjoyable mixture of fantasy and romance - a pleasant surprise!

My June reads:
The Fountains of Silence - historical fiction 🎧
The Bodyguard - contemporary romance 🎧
Wrong Place Wrong Time - thriller 🎧
Paris: The Memoir - autobiography 🎧
Sam - coming of age 🎧
Tell Me Lies - psychological fiction 🎧
The Secret Garden - classic 📘🎧
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - biography 📘🎧

Incredible historical fiction novel that I enjoyed on audio bringing light to the thousands of babies stolen from families in Spain during Franco's rule.

So many unexpected twists - loved it on audio

Absolutely loved this audiobook and they role reversal of the bodyguard role.

No More Secrets is the third book in the No More series. This book focuses on Lucas and his story. He was a troubled youth spending time in a juvenile detention center; he is now contemplating ending it all. He carries a lot of guilt for not helping his younger sister. He crosses paths with a young runaway that reminds him of his and he'sdriven to help her the way he wishes he had helped his sister. This book was the perfect ending to the series.

This was such a beautiful and heartbreaking story that literally brought me to tears. The story highlights the complexity of relationships, PTSD, domestic violence, living of the grid, sacrifice, hope and everlasting love. This book has easily become a favorite.

I am a huge fan of Sam Heughan and enjoyed listening to his audiobook with personal stories from his life.

My January reads 📘

A young couple moves out to the country to live a more relaxed life and quickly find themselves surrounded in mysteries. Things start going missing and then they both start things that they cannot believe or understand. A great mystery with a touch of supernatural elements.

This was a group read selection and an absolutely wonderful historical fiction read. I listened to it on audiobook.

I watched the Netflix movie first and was gifted the book. I read it and listened to it on audiobook simultaneously. It was different from the movie and a great read.

Tess DeMello was never meant to marry Henry Kraft from Hickory, NC. It is 1944 and suddenly the sleepy town of Hickory is on the map due to the polio epidemic and a hospital being opened there to treat the affected. Tess comes face to face with the fiancée she left behind and finally learns the secret life her husband has been hiding. A fantastic historical fiction book with mystery and romance mixed in. I listened to it on audio and loved it.

Young girls have been disappearing for years from Mattauk without explanation. Their disappearances simply explained as another runaway until a group of local women come together with their special gifts to unearth the terrible secrets this beach town has been hiding. A great fantasy thriller with unexpected twists.

The Measure follows multiple characters as they deal with the knowledge of the length of their life remaining. One day everyone worldwide over the age of 22 receives a box with a string showing the length of their life and from his point people are separated into two groups the short strings and long strings. The book was emotional and really made you think.

9 year old Harry Booth begins stealing to help with expenses after his mother gets cancer and its struggling to make ends meet. He becomes excessively skilled at his craft over the years. He doesn't stay in one place too long and changes his name often. His life changes when he's introduced to a high powered collector who will not let Harry live in peace.

Orphaned Nora Beady becomes the ward of the unconventional doctor that saved her life during the pandemic. Dr. Croft teaches Nora medical experiments and has her assist him in his clinic during a time when women were not allowed to practice medicine. Nora is talented and falls in love with the new doctor that joins Dr. Croft in the clinic. She has to choose a life practicing in the shadows or embark on a journey overseas.

Very unexpected and entertaining, I found myself laughing out loud

A fun contemporary romance with a pinch of mystery.

The Hotel Nantucket follows the lives of the staff hired to re-open a luxury hotel and Grace the hotel's ghost a victim of a fire. The book is a good mix of light mystery, romance and drama. The perfect summer read.

Sisters Tully and Rachel are shocked when they learn that their father is planning on divorcing their mom who's in a specialized facility for dementia in order to marry his young interior designer Heather. Memories from the past resurface and they all begin to question if they know who their father really is

A heartbreaking story following young Wavy from childhood to early adulthood and the unconventional way she grew up. As an 8 year old child she becomes friends with Kellem an associate of her father who is a meth dealer. This unlikely friendship grows into a relationship over time. The book is very moving and highlights how complicated all types of relationships can be.

Percy & Sam's love story began the summer they met when they were 13 yrs old. Every summer after for years their friendship & love for each other grew until one summer Percy makes a mistake breaking Sam's heart. Fast forward 12 yrs later & the two of them are still feeling each other's absence. This story reminded me of the magic of first love & how some loves never fade but only grow stronger with time. A perfect summer read!

A heartbreaking story of a young orphan, Elodie's life living in Quebec during a time when orphanages were converted to mental institutions and her mother's quest to reunite with her after being forced to put her up for adoption.

Fantastic thriller. The story begins with the mutilated corpse of a local woman found and her husband missing. So many clues to put together. A rich out of town couple that rented a house from the deceased is of interest as they appear to be possibly involved but nothing is what it appears to be.

Excellent on audio, all the stories came together in such a tragic twist. The epilogue was a story in itself - fantastic!

My May books all audio except No More Lies and A Reckless Match

Great book so many unexpected twists and turns. My jaw literally dropped open towards the end!