(out 5.25.21 – thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the free copy) Sigh. This book was the perfect rom com. Witty banter.Second chance romance.A little novel within a novel.An ode to Bookstagram.An adorable bulldog. Kara and Ryan’s story was sweet and endearing, but also real. They both carried emotional baggage, and like real …
Rodham was amazing. But also a little sad because “what if’s” always make me long for the alternate reality presented. What if Hillary hadn’t married Bill? I’ve pondered this before. The better what if, though, is what if women weren’t held accountable for the men around them and men were held accountable for their actions? …
I am not sure I have ever connected to or related to a book or character more than I did with Grace and Honey Girl. Now, as a white cis woman with two kids and a career, Grace and I don’t have much in common on paper. But lord the insides—the anxiety, the pressure to …
Wow. This was the exact book I needed. It had all the feels. I am a sucker for flawed/imperfect characters, and the two main characters in This Close to Okay were the perfect balance of flawed and redeemable. Each mistake that was made was made with a deeper purpose and learning. I just want to …
Outlawed was the queer feminist western novel I didn’t know I needed in my life. I really enjoyed watching Ada come into her own. The women of the Hole in the Wall Gang are what really pulled me into the story. Each had their own unique skills and background, but none of them allowed the …
(Out 3/9/21. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.) Eve Brown is by far my favorite Brown sister. Her boldness, vulnerability, and empathy made me fall completely in love with her. Jacob was grumpy, loveable, and completely and utterly perfect. The slow-burn and enemies to lovers aren’t usually my favorite tropes, but …
A beautiful exploration of self, relationships, family, and place. Memorial was a raw, honest look at the lives of Benson and Mike, two men who struggle to communicate their feelings. Neither man is happy, but neither seem to be capable of having that honest conversation with each other. I found myself completely drawn to the …
When it comes to all things music and Nashville, I’m obviously biased. I accept and embrace this. I’m also super judgmental about how my city is portrayed in books. Home is Where You Are captured the Nashville vibe perfectly. The love for Berry Hill (if you know, you know), and The Loving Pie Company, who …
It took me two months, but I finished A Promised Land yesterday. The audiobook was phenomenal. Hearing his voice and eloquence was like the warm hug I didn’t know I needed. The book is heavy on policy, which I love. My undergrad minor was in political science and I almost went for a masters in …
Thank you to the author for the gifted copy. Have I mentioned lately how much I LOVE the fake lovers trope? It’s like that breath I didn’t know I was holding. I think it’s because I love how one character always realizes it before the other and it becomes this sweet, tortured when will they …
