Book review

Editorial note: I received a copy of this novel in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall is a sweeping tale about love, grief and secrets.

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon is a compelling work of historical fiction featuring an 18th-century midwife.

Editorial note: I received a copy of The Wedding People in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. The Wedding People by Alison Espach is a story about a woman with nothing to lose, a chaotic wedding and much more.

Editorial note: I received a copy of this novel in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis is an adventurous tale about a woman searching for the truth about a misunderstood female pharaoh.

Editorial note: I received a copy of The Three Lives of Cate Kay in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan is a fairly entertaining and unique tale about a woman finally coming clean about her past. While uneven at times, I did overall …

Editorial note: I received a copy of Homeseeking in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. Homeseeking by Karissa Chen is a sweeping, historical fiction saga about home, loyalty and love. A five-star, must-read.

Editorial note: I received a copy of The Holiday Honeymoon Switch by Julia McKay in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. The Holiday Honeymoon Switch by Julia McKay is such a delightful holiday tale about two best friends finding their own happy-ever-afters.

Book club questions for The Christmas Countdown by Holly Cassidy examines all the key character development and themes in this festive read. There will be spoilers so for more context about the book, check out my spoiler-free review first.

Editorial note: I received a copy of The Christmas Countdown in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. The Christmas Countdown by Holly Cassidy is a charming and festive read about a woman’s journey to regain her self-confidence, and also finding a new romance too.

Editorial note: I received a copy of Julebord: The Holiday Party in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. Julebord: The Holiday Party by David Øybo is an atmospheric and engaging literary suspense story that starts with a murder mystery, but emerges into a vivid character study. It’s quite the unique and memorable novel.  If …

Editorial note: I received a copy of The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter is such an original and fun tale set during the holidays. It combines the best aspects of a locked-room mystery, with …

Editorial note: I received a copy of All I Want Is You in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. All I Want Is You by Falon Ballard is an entertaining and charming holiday-themed rom-com about second chances.

Editorial note: I received a copy of The Blue Hour in exchange for a review. The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins was a disappointment. A miss by all accounts.

Editorial note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman is such a charming, feel good story. One of my favorites of the year!