Review: It Might Be You

It Might Be You by Jennifer Gracen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a fun feel good novel. The book starts with Nick Martell, a cop who finds out he is a bone marrow match for a child who desperately needs a transplant. Nick was in the system since the police station had a drive a few years back. In relaying the news to his parents while visiting them and telling them he'll be in New York for a while during and after the procedure, Nick and his mother got the shock of their lives. After literally fainting, she tells Nick, that she knows the family, worked for the family, and that Nick is part of that family unbeknownst to anyone. And the novel goes from there. There is also a sweet romance that develops as Nick is introduced to the child's home nurse.
I found this to be so gut-wrenching at times but also very heartwarming. This is very much about family, finding yourself and also falling in love.
This isn't a straight forward romance. It has two plots, both of which kept my eyes glued to the pages. I highly recommend this book.

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Review: Pretty Little Killers

Pretty Little Killers by Rita Herron
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. This is a crime fiction with a romance subplot.
Pretty Little Killers is the first book in a series. It follows Korine Davenport and Hatcher McGee, two partners in the FBI investigating a string of murders that seem to be connected. This book opens with a punch of watching a 5 year old Korinne witness her father's murder in front of her. As part of the FBI, her father's murder is always in the back of her mind and she is intent on one day finding her father's killer. To further complicate the issue, Korinne and Hatcher had a one night stand on the night Hatcher's wife was killed and are now forced to partner with one another. Korinne and Hatcher begin investigating a string of murders and soon find themselves entangled in a web of connected crimes.
This book basically provides two mysteries with one in the past and one in the present. This was excellent in that it had me guessing to the end. The only bad thing about this book was the love story which I thought was unnecessary and a bit unrealistic. However, other than that, everything else was amazing. There are twists and turns and it left me guessing till the end.

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Review: The Little Cottage on the Hill

The Little Cottage on the Hill by Emma Davies
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A cute fluffy feel good romance with some depth. This book followed Maddie who is hired to help restore and manage an old property of cottages and farmland in order to help lure corporate retreats there. This is a great opportunity for Maddie to prove her worth and start fresh again after dealing with a painful history.
The property is what is called Joy's Acre and has a lovely past of it's own. Joy's Acre was built during Victorian times and served as an oasis for people who needed it. Upon arriving, Maddie finds herself in direct odds to the property owner, Seth, who sees change as harmful to the integrity and history of the property. Things only escalate from there and Maddie has to decide whether to run away or try to see things from a different perspective. Additionally, she starts to feel drawn to this picturesque land and the history it holds.
This book was a fun quick read and I flew through it. I enjoyed the descriptiveness of Joy's Acre as well as the history that the property claimed. I enjoyed seeing the development of the two main characters. They each had to grow a bit and comes to terms with their past and who they truly were. Maddie especially changed quite a bit for the better.
Overall great read and sweet romance.

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Review: The Queen: The Life and Times of Elizabeth II

The Queen: The Life and Times of Elizabeth II by Catherine Ryan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The was a wonderful account of the life of Queen Elizabeth II before and during her reign. This book gives a comprehensive history starting with King George V. The book goes into depth on not only the good times but the trials and scandals that faced the monarchy over the many decades.
I appreciated the layout of the book especially in the gorgeous pictures and spreads. The writing in the book gives you a greater understanding of the royals and protocols. It helped shed a light on certain scandals that are well known and helped you to see behind the curtain a bit which helps to give a more sympathetic or objective view of past events. I further appreciated the facts given of the problems that faced the common people and their frustrations when it came to the monarchy, the economy, and other crisis.
I highly recommend this book if you are interested in British history, the monarchy, or just the queen herself.
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