The Last Phone Booth in Manhattan

What I Liked:I was attracted to the idea of a modern story loosely based on A Christmas Carol. Separately, I enjoyed getting a glimpse of what it might be like to prepare for stressful auditions for Broadway muscials. Fair Warning:This is a women’s fiction novel...

Recipe for Second Chances

What I Liked:The dual timeline in Recipe for Second Changes works well to build the anticipation and suspense leaving the reader wondering what could have possibly happened in the past that resulted in Stella and Samual feeling so anxious and awkward to see each other...

When in Rome (When in Rome Book 1)

What I Liked:I have been a huge Audrey Hepburn fan for years, so adored Amelia’s devotion to the iconic actress and all of the parallels between When in Rome and Roman Holiday. It’s a different kind of retelling and you’ll be trying to figure out how...

The Love Wager

What I Liked:I liked the friends to lovers storyline while Hallie and Jack are both in the throngs of dating app hell. There are a lot of very sweet moments but there is also a good balance of spice. What Bothered Me:It felt a bit trope heavy with hookup to friends to...

The Burnout

What I Liked:I enjoyed the storyline about Sasha’s childhood surf instructor and how inspirational he was to so many people even as he aged and faced memory problems. What Bothered Me:There were a lot of story elements in The Burnout and I’m not sure they...