5 Books I Wish I Could Read Again for the First Time
If I could, I would read these five books all over again for the first time.
Review: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
A true escapist read. Magic, suspense, a fantastical world, and a dash of romance — this first installment in the Shadow and Bone Trilogy has it all.
Review: Wild at Heart by K.A. Tucker
This sequel to The Simple Wild sees Calla moving to Alaska to be with Jonah, but will she be able to make a home for herself in the Alaskan wilderness? Or will she, like her mother before her, flee Alaska and leave behind the man she loves?
Review: A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair
A steamy, modern-day retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth.
Review: The Viscount and the Vicar’s Daughter by Mimi Matthews
The notorious rake Tristan Sinclair is the last person who Valentine March ever thought she would meet, let alone fall in love with.
Review: Shadowsong by S. Jae-Jones
Six months have passed since the events of Wintersong, and with the barrier between the Underground and the land of the living disintegrating, Elisabeth knows that she must make her way back to the Goblin King’s realm.
Review: Wintersong by S. Jae-Jones
Labyrinth meets Hades and Persephone in this dark fairy tale featuring lush, lyrical writing.
Review: Float Plan by Trish Doller
A heartwarming story about finding oneself and discovering happiness in the aftermath of loss.
Review: A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
This fourth full-length novel in the A Court of Thorns and Roses is all about Nesta and Cassian; Feyre and Rhysand are merely supporting characters.
Review: The Beantown Girls by Jane Healey
This historical fiction follows Fiona Denning and her two friends as they leave their hometown of Boston behind to volunteer overseas as Red Cross Clubmobile girls.
5 Enemies-to-Lovers Books to Read Right Now
Is there a better trope out there than enemies to lovers? Here are 5 of my favorite books featuring an enemies-to-lovers romance.
Review: A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout
The captivating sequel to From Blood and Ash, which is equally (if not more) enjoyable than the previous book.
Review: From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
One of my favorite reads of 2020. This fantasy romance has it all: forbidden love, an otherworldly setting, intrigue, and plenty of twists and turns.
A Long Weekend in Acadia: 4-Day Itinerary
Traveling to Acadia soon? Consider this itinerary, which is perfect for a long weekend in the park.
Hiking Guide: Precipice Trail, Acadia National Park
A hiking guide to Precipice Trail, Acadia National Park’s most infamous trail.
Review: His Accidental Bride by Carolyn Twede Frank
This historical fiction novel takes us back to the Old West, where we meet Dorothy Bednar, who is trying to escape her past by posing as a mail-order bride.
My Favorite Reads of 2020
A list of my favorite books that I read this past year.
Review: A Holiday by Gaslight by Mimi Matthews
In this homage to Gaskell’s North and South, the reader is transported back in time to Victorian England during the holiday season.
Review: Catching Christmas by Terri Blackstock
When cab driver Finn picks up an elderly lady, little does he know that he will play a vital role in not only her Christmas but that of her granddaughter, an over-worked lawyer.
Review: The White Christmas Inn by Colleen Wright
A charming, feel-good Christmas romance that will have you wishing the book were longer.