Though I didn't love this one as much as Sager's earliest novels, The House Across the Lake was certainly entertaining and it kept me intrigued until the final pages. The narrator, Casey Fletcher, is very much an alcoholic, which becomes readily apparent from the get-go...so right away readers have to determine whether they can really… Continue reading The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager

My new favorite from @ruthwarewriter comes out July 12th and you don't want to miss this one! ⁠⁠This suspenseful twisty tale takes place at Oxford University's historic campus. Steeped in tradition and full of dark stairways and corners, it is the perfect atmospheric locale for a murder mystery. The story unfolds in multiple points-of-view as… Continue reading The It Girl by Ruth Ware

The Homewreckers is Mary Kay Andrews's 30th novel. I would classify it as Southern Chick Lit / Romantic Suspense. The romance is all closed door and there is some harsh language used at times, but overall it's a pretty clean beach read. A beach house restoration project for a reality tv show turns into a… Continue reading The Homewreckers by Mary Kay Andrews

When Penny Reid writes something...anything...I am eagerly and excitedly waiting to devour it whole. Her newest release is over 500 pages long, and I still devoured it in a few short days. Prior to reading Ten Trends to Seduce your Bestfriend, my top book boyfriend of the Penny-verse was one Cletus Byron Winston. However, the… Continue reading Ten Trends to Seduce Your Bestfriend by Penny Reid

Amanda Kay's debut novel came along in a very timely way for me, as I'm almost forty myself. This story is a perfect genre mixture of women's fiction, romantic comedy, and domestic fiction. Almost Forty is a novel of second chances, heartache and healing, and the ability to get through tough times with the help… Continue reading Almost Forty by Amanda Kay

Love on the Lake, a beautiful small town standalone romance filled with laughter and tears from New York Times bestselling author Helena Hunting, is live now! Teagan Firestone has always been the dutiful daughter, especially since her mom died. But as her father finally begins to move on, it’s her turn to do the same.… Continue reading Love on the Lake by Helena Hunting

"A swoon inducing romance penned in the way only BB can—with the perfect amount of witty humor and spice. Loved it!"—Kate Stewart, USA Today Bestselling Author Group Therapy, a brand new steamy and laugh-out-loud rom-com from Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author BB Easton is now available! From the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 44… Continue reading Group Therapy by BB Easton

Penny, Penny, Penny...I can't get enough of your creative work! I would probably enjoy reading your grocery lists. I just finished my early copy of this one yesterday, and I am still thinking about the insane chemistry between Abby and Rex. Penny Reid has a knack for creating unique, memorable characters. She has also ratcheted… Continue reading Homecoming King by Penny Reid

Happy New Year!⁠In 2021, I read a total of 206 books. ⁠Here are my Best of 2021 books (in no particular order): ⁠⭐Reckless Girls by @ladyhawkins⁠⭐Reminders of Him by @colleenhoover⁠⭐Part of Your World by @authorabbyjimenez⁠⭐The Lost Village by @wednesdaysten⁠⭐The Suite Spot by @trishdoller⁠⭐Totally Folked by @reidromance⁠⭐The Soulmate Equation by @christinalauren⁠⭐We Are the Brennans by @tracey_lange⁠⭐The… Continue reading Librarian Laura’s Best of 2021