When She Returned by Lucinda Berry

When She Returned by Lucinda Berry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I went into this blind, but I had heard it was really good. It took a different turn than I expected in the very beginning as I did not know this was involving a cult. However; this one kept my interest from the start and I read it in one sitting.

It was very predictable on what was going to happen in the end, but I still liked reading about the cult and the things Kate went through. The flashbacks are not normally my thing, but it worked well with this one. It really kept the story moving and interesting.

I really want to read more from this author after this one!

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To Win a Prince by Toni Shiloh

To Win a Prince by Toni Shiloh


I was sent this book from the publisher/publicity team. My ratings and reviews will be my own personal opinions and are in no way influenced by publishers or authors who may have sent me books to review.

I was really excited for this one, but sadly, I just could not get into it. I tried both the physical book as well as the audio. I kept putting this down, as I just needed more. There was too many other things going on and I wanted more focus on the romance. I did see where this is the second book in a series, and maybe I need to try book one first. Overall, this one was just not for me right now and I did not finish it.



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Beach Town by Mary Kay Andrews

Beach Town by Mary Kay Andrews
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Like others, this is getting a lower rating yet it was not bad. It was just what it was. I found it very slow at times and too detailed. There were times I found the plot standing still and I was ready for something to happen to move the story forward. I liked the characters and the actual idea of the story, but wanted more around everything.

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After All I've Done by Mina Hardy

After All I've Done by Mina Hardy
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I picked this one up on a road trip and finished it in one day. Triggers for infidelity, accidents, prescription drugs, and mental health.

This does deal with memory loss after an accident. Everything in the end does not unfold like I was expecting at all.

This was a little slow at times and I feel that there were several incidents that were thrown in that did not really have any resolution. The ending was so fast and a little rushed. I would have liked some more to the reveals throughout instead of all thrown in at the end.

There were some things that were very obvious that were going on but they did not wrap up as expected.
Overall, a fun read though with an unexpected ending.

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Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 Stars

I love Taylor Jenkins Reid and will read everything she puts out. I was not really sure about this one as I am really not much a tennis fan. However; I highly recommend listening to the audiobook on this one as it was a game changer. I ended up liking this much more than I thought I would.

The audio adds in the media aspect to the story. It really brightens up the story and made it a little more interesting especially if you love sports. I also like that there is pop culture topics thrown in from the times.

This was not a fast paced story at all. I found Carrie to not be likable, but then I also found myself cheering for her when it came to her career and comeback. I actually love how TJR was able to write a character that provoked both emotions around Carrie.

I cried several times during the second half of the story: from sadness and again for hope. I loved how it all came full circle at the end (I do not want to spoil what happens), but her last match really got to me.

This is actually a really hard review as I feel this was not fast paced, but fast paced. There was not much going on, but everything going on. It was all just so perfectly done. If you read it, you may understand all of that much more.

Overall, I really enjoyed this one and read it in one day.


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The Resurrection of Wildflowers by Micalea Smeltzer

The Resurrection of Wildflowers by Micalea Smeltzer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed book one and wanted to see what would happen. This does pick up around six years after book one ended. It was pretty good, but it is exactly like you would expect the story to go. There were some sad moments thrown in as well as some aww moments which made it a decent read.

I also like how the author captures co-parenting in this and did not turn Caleb into a villain.

Overall, I do agree that this could have all been in one book instead of a two book series. I still enjoyed it though and am adding Micalea Smeltzer as a author to read more from.

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