| Review: Sugar Shack - Book #3 Peapod Farm Series - Lucy Knisley - August 2025 Okay, I’ll admit it—I’m officially obsessed with Peapod Farm. There’s something so cozy and real about Jen’s journey that makes me want to grab a hot chocolate, wrap myself in a blanket, and move to the countryside immediately. This latest installment brings winter to the farm, and with it, a whole new layer of emotions, snowflakes, and sister drama. Jen is finally starting to feel like she belongs. After months of trying to figure out her place in her new blended family, Reese calls her “sister”—and it’s the sweetest moment ever. I literally teared up. But of course, nothing is ever that simple. Andy, Reese’s actual sister, isn’t exactly thrilled. And honestly? I get it. Jen’s not trying to replace anyone, but feelings are messy, especially when you’re still figuring out who you are and where you fit. What I love most about this book is how real Jen feels. She’s not perfect—she’s awkward, she overthinks...

Review: Hello, Beautiful - Ann Napolitano - March 2023 You know how often we end up with books in our possession that we wouldn't normally read, but since we have them - we end up reading them. In my case, this was this month's book that came in April's Subscription book box from The Book Shoppe and wow, this book was amazing. It had initially when I first read it captured my attention with the book being likened to Little Women with the four sisters. The book starts with William - our main male character who sadly was born into a family at the wrong time, as during his birth -his sister Caroline died and his parents both ignored William. He turned his love towards basketball and became practicing and eventually playing professionally for school. Armed with his height and talent, he won a scholarship to college. It was at college, he met not only his best friend Kent but also his first wife Julia and her family. Julia had three other sisters Sylvie, Cecelia, and Emmie. So...

Review: Wicked Dreams - Lisa Jackson and Nancy Bush - December 2022 Lately, I have been on a bit of a mystery/ suspense kick and I needed this as the last three books I had tried which were a mix of romance/ suspense have been DNFS and blah. I was excited for this book as I hadn't read a Lisa Jackson in years, as about 10 years ago now I went on a Lisa Jackson kick after just discovering her mysteries and she became one of my authors-to-read. Then, of course, you know how it goes in the world of bookworms with new authors popping up every day. I was on the fence about this book though as it was good enough to keep persevering yet at times, I wanted to give up as I felt like I slogged my way through this one. It was a slow-burn read. The book starts with Declan Bancroft Snr confronted by Charlie and then two bodies turn up dead amongst others as there are a lot of funerals in this book. We learn that there is an island in Deception Bay where a colony of females lived under the watc...