What a perfect start to my 2021 reading list. A warm welcome back to The Cozy Pages for Jessica Redland; and thank you to Rachel for my spot on the New Arrivals at Hedgehog Hollow blog tour! Brand new from the top 10 bestselling author of New Beginnings at Seaside Blooms and Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow. With... Continue Reading →
Did the book grab my attention? Did the story keep my attention? Was the narrative immersive? Did the plot tug at all my emotions? Does my mind wander back to the story weeks or even months after reading? If the answer is yes to all those questions, then it's a great book for me and... Continue Reading →
It's the beginning of December!!! Wow! Now, I've been immersed in my Christmas reading, but just in case you're still looking for some seasonal reads, I've put together a little list. Anyone who's read bits and bobs from my blog should know that I love Christmas and more importantly, I adore Christmasy reads! I love... Continue Reading →
With stories like this, I may just become a convert to contemporary YA! Well, at least an Elizabeth Acevedo fan. I’m hoping to get Clap When You Land next month too. From the New York Times bestselling author of the National Book Award-winning title The Poet Xcomes a dazzling novel in prose about a girl with talent, pride,... Continue Reading →
Any day I have Jessica on my blog, is a happy day. Welcome to my stop for the Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow Blog Tour. Hint: I loved it! Can love really be found when you stop looking for it...?As Samantha Wishaw watches the love of her life marry another woman, she’s ready to give... Continue Reading →
Book 2 in the Shadow and Bone trilogy was just as immersive, imaginative and enticing as Book 1. Enter the Grishaverse with Book Two of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom.Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Alina Starkov’s power has grown, but not without a price. She is the Sun Summoner—hunted... Continue Reading →
In 1960s Florida, a young Cuban exile will risk her life—and heart—to take back her country in this exhilarating historical novel from the author of The Last Train to Key West and Next Year in Havana, a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick.Beautiful. Daring. Deadly. The Cuban Revolution took everything from sugar heiress Beatriz Perez—her family, her people, her country. Recruited... Continue Reading →
Goodreads tells me that I've had a very enjoyable year in reading. In fact, I gave 21 books out of 119 a five star rating; and gave an average rating of 4.1 overall. Once a story brings me joy and provides intriguing characters, I'm fairly generous with my stars (espresso shots on this blog). However,... Continue Reading →
Ex-escort Javier Landes is asking for his third chance at love. And the third time is the charm. He meets an art therapist named Steffen Finch and what starts as casual deepens into a passionate relationship—everything Jav has ever wanted, and everything he fears losing. Stef’s business card reads Curator & Sailor. His creativity and insightful... Continue Reading →
A delicious wedding. A sour and supernatural curse. Will this baker's next bite be her last? With her wedding to Hank fast approaching, Imogen Banks has come a long way from the magical contest that brought her to Bijou Mer. But when conspirators seek to sabotage the witch's big day, she fears her latest recipe for... Continue Reading →
