Review: The Forgetting

The Forgetting by Hannah Beckerman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow that was confusing in so many ways.  But the end justified the means and the ending was a powerful look into controlling husbands and submissive wives.  I often yelled at my Kindle for the way Stephen treated Anna.  Just when I thought I knew what was going on, in comes a twist and clears up the whole story with an amazing ending.  

I have never read this author before, but be assured I will be reading her other books.  Put it on your TBR list today.

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Review: Wilde Women

Wilde Women by Kiersten Modglin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was just released and of course I bought it immediately because...well, its Kiersten Modglin and having read her other books I was anxious for this one.  And it did not disappoint.  Love books that bring you back to the 1700s and how life was then especially for women.  It wasnt easy but it amazes me how strong women were back then.  I am sure todays men and women could never survive.

And so we follow the Wilde women who own Foxglove - never to be owned by a man.  These women fought to keep it in their name - fought even to death.  But Foxglove was magical and protected them.  A heartwarming story of mothers and daughters and what they are capable of when put to the test of defending their home and family.

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Review: The Frozen River

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just finished this one for a book club coming up.  While it is out of my genre I really loved it.  Set in the 1700-1800s we follow Martha Ballard, midwife, through her hard life of tending to her children, her home and delivering babies for the countryside.  But while this era shows women in the submissive way, Martha is far from submissive, taking no sh*t from anyone, man or woman.  She speaks her mind and often gets into trouble for it.  But she never back down.  Loved the storyline.

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Review: My Lovely Wife

My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, this is one psycho lady....but no lady at all.  This thriller will keep you reading and turning the page until you realize it is scary and Millicent is one dark lady.  Samantha Downing is one of my favorite authors who keeps me looking forward to the next book.   

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Review: If You Tell a Lie

If You Tell a Lie by Lucinda Berry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

They went to camp and in that year they were sworn to a dark secret they all kept.  But 20 years later, its on the verge of coming out.  Love Lucinda Berry books because they grab you from the first page and they dont let go until the end.  Twists and turns and surprises abound throughout the book.  This one was no exception.  A great cant-put-down book.  

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Review: Too Old for This

Too Old for This by Samantha Downing
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was so great I didnt want to do anything except read it.  So that is what I did.  Sat on my patio because there were no distractions as I read about this serial killer who retired.  But did she? I guess when opportunity presents itself, just go with it.  All Lottie wanted to do was relax and lead a quiet life with her church friends,  but when a reporter comes by to interview her on her younger days of serial killing the old feelings are stirred up.  She doesnt want to be interviewed and there is only one way she knows how to stop it.  

A page turner that you will sit down and just want to read - and not be interrupted.  Loved the story, and the author.  Plan to read her other books too.  

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Review: One in Four

One in Four by Lucinda Berry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you are into reality shows, then this book is for you.  And of course, there is a murder so we follow the investigation into the show's participants who are also recovering addicts...or so we think.  Lucinda Berry is a great author and her books never fail to keep me interested and turning the pages.  This book is exciting and never ending roller coaster ride.  

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Review: Jill Is Not Happy

Jill Is Not Happy by Kaira Rouda
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jill was definitely not happy.  And she wasnt stopping until she got her way and became happy.  This lady is a psychopath and made the lives of everyone else miserable.  And if you werent miserable, you were dead.  Well, thats one way to solve a problem.

Jill was possessive and obsessive about her husband, Jack (yes thats their names) and stopped at nothing to keep him.  This was a page turner that I finished in 3 days.  Love this author - there is also an ending you wont believe maybe not even like...not a fan of the ending...but some books take a different twist.  Definitely put this one on your TBR list.

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Review: Here One Moment

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I had to read this book for a book club and although I have read this author before I was hesitant because the last book I read by her was not to my liking.  But I ventured in anyway and as I thought, I wasnt a fan.  It starts off interesting with everyone on a flight and during that time a woman gets up, walks down the aisle and predicts what age everyone will die and what they will die from.  A bit eery but at the same time I turned the pages.

The rest of the book switches between each passenger and their reactions to their prediction.  It seemed to jump all over the place (maybe because there were a lot of predictions) and I found myself speed reading the book.  I did finish it because of the book club.  

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Review: The Let Them Theory

The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It took me a while to read this book.  But there were sections I underlined and loved about this theory.  I have always been a "crowd pleaser" and have changed with this book.  My happiness does not depend on anyone else.  It puts a lot in perspective and covers so much more.

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Review: Last Seen

Last Seen by J.T. Ellison
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Loving this book by Ellison.  She never disappoints.  Once again we find a story with mystery, secrets and a daughter trying to find out the truth.  This is a page turner and if you never read a book by this author, well, now is the time to start.  Halley James not only finds out her mother was murdered but that there is a town full of secrets.  Put this one on your TBR list today.  

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