RELEASE DATE APRIL 16, 2024 REVIEW: What a fascinating look, at both what the Nazis might have captured during World War II and the status of art now. I learned a lot about the paperwork kept for precious objects. The director at Elliott Museum, Carter Montgomery, is searching for the true owner of some artwork an elderly widow believes to belong to her family. Attorney Janae Simmons goes back home to reevaluate her employment options. After working so hard in the big city, she is happy to be working in Kedgewick, Virginia, near to her parents and grandmother. While helping her ..read more

  RELEASE DATE MARCH 19, 2024 REVIEW: Switching jobs for the summer was a dream come true for both Ginny and Jacqueline who seemed to be stuck in their jobs. They were stuck but didn’t know where to go next. All parties agree to change jobs and living arrangements as spelled out on the job app. It was delightful to watch two lost souls discover their place in this world. Both women quickly realize that the pursuit of happiness entails more than merely altering their surroundings Everyone is better for their discovery! Aside from the clever banter, strange and enjoyable circumstan ..read more

RELEASE DATE APRIL 2, 2024 REVIEW: I was happy to learn this author had another book out since I adored Dear Henry, Love Edith, her debut novel. Her new book caught my attention from the very first line. “It’s a terrible thing when a teacher survives an entire school year only to die the first minute of summer vacation.” I found it intriguing how Charlotte got caught up in a tandem bike race. I wondered where the author would lead us next. Oh, the locations we traveled, adored every minute of the ride, and the people the author added to the mix were fun. What made me admire this story ..read more

  RELEASE DATE APRIL 2, 2024 REVIEW: Lorna Blankenship taught at Biltmore Industries and was responsible for coming up with new designs. Lorna had a deadline and was fresh out of new ideas. Gentry, (one of her students) had some extraordinary patterns in per possession. Desperate to get a head at Biltmore, Lorna purchases Gentry’s mother’s designs. Lorna Blankenship believes she lacks the vision needed to create a unique design for Cornelia Vanderbilt’s 1924 wedding. Biltmore Industries were hoping for something amazing. In Lorna’s search for the perfect design, she is forced to ..read more

RELEASE DATE APRIL 9, 2024  REVIEW: This story was set in an island in Jersey patrolled by German soldiers, who imposed harsh rules for the residents. It’s the story of best friends Grace and Bea, who secretly team up and use their positions to fight the enemy. It was dangerous work, but they were determined not to let Germany win. Grace creates a reading club at the library to provide the islanders, who no longer recognize their home or life, a little bit of hope, fellowship, and refuge as the resistance battles on. I enjoyed how the story was told from Grace and Bea’s poi ..read more

RELEASE DATE FEBRUARY 27, 2024  REVIEW:  I didn’t know what to think of this book from the cover alone. I wasn’t sure what kind of misadventures I was about to embark on. In a way, this book reminds me a little of Jen Turano, and Pepper Basham. Both authors are witty, funny, and write about strong women and their misadventures. I was surprised by how imaginative and enjoyable the author's scavenger hunt was. I had no idea that Clara and Theodore would meet so many endearing and eccentric people while searching for clues on the Drosselmeyer's trail. I enjoyed this incredible ..read more

  RELEASE DATE MAY 7, 2024 REVIEW: Unlike the previous novels, this one tells the story of identical twins who travel together through two different eras. IF you haven't read any of the series' fear not - the author gets readers up to speed in the first few chapters. To fully understand the complexities of this amazing journey, you'll want to read all the books. In the first timeline, which is set in 1962, Grace and Hope find themselves in Salem, Massachusetts during the witch trials. As they see the trials happening, how everyone began to feel terrified, and how they worr ..read more

  RELEASE DATE MARCH 5, 2024 REVIEW: In the prologue, readers are introduced to Monica Voekler, who lived in East Berlin, Germany, on August 13, 1961. Her spouse, Lucia Voekler, is a reporter. He knows that things are becoming heated politically, so he sets out to get the inside news. It never occurred to him that things might get so terrible that barbed wire walls would need to be constructed overnight. Monika Voekler felt there was trouble brewing. In an instant, she made a decision to pull her daughter Lucia from her stroller and hurl her across the barbed wire into ..read more

RELEASE DATE MARCH 4, 2024  REVIEW: Stayed up late finishing this amazing novel. I was captivated by this story and the complex characters. I loved how the faith message flowed naturally, not preachy. I couldn’t put this book down. I loved the twists, turns and surprises leading up to a satisfying, unexpected, nail-biting conclusion.  This is Tara Johnson at her finest. If you haven’t read this author before I highly recommend this novel. It’s my top pick for this year. A book club must read. I’m thrilled this book is the first in an exciting new adventure series! I ca ..read more

  RELEASE DATE JANUARY 30, 2024 REVIEW: What an amazing, tragic, nonetheless inspirational story of Louella, who was taken from her family as a young child and brought to work on the Montgomery Plantation. Louellia's heart was always racing to get away. However, William Louellia’s husband, desired to be obedient to his master. But when Abraham Lincoln emancipated the slaves, it was a game changer for everyone. Their master’s didn’t have to feed or clothe them anymore. All they had was promised wages for working the land. They were frequently unpaid by the master’s for months at a ..read more