its September 1944 in Italy there was a lot going on. Liliana has two sisters Martina and Lena . I like the name Liliana. Her sister’s left school at a young age. Liliana dreams of a world not filled with Nazis and a life with a job off the mountain. Liliana is twenty and it’s expected of her to settle dow. I really liked Liliana. I liked the dialogue.
Finding you Allie Boniface 4 stars netgalley ♥️
When Lillian arrived at Drake island twenty years ago she was single,broke and pregnant. She has twins. She then meets the very rich Trey. Emmy has had a hard life before Blake showed up and hope was born . I like the name hope. Emmy is soon to be married. Lillian is to make an offer on her saloon building
Their Christmas baby contract Shannon Stacey 3 stars netgalley ♥️
Reyna use to have a crush on brady. Reyna has a boyfriend Lucas. Reyna’s dad passed away from cancer. Reyna and Brady usually advoid each other since they have had sex. Reyna and Lucas have been together a few months and attend a hockey fundraiser. Lucas is a tax accountant. Lucas asks Reyna to marry him. Reyna says no and they break up.
The devil wears black L.j. Shen 3 stars netgalley ♥️
its october 1998. Ethan comes back into Maddie’s life. Chase had broke her heart. Chase had cheated and gave her an STD. I liked the dialogue. I liked the letters from mom.
Love among recipes 3 stars netgalley ♥️
Genna is sitting in a restaurant in Paris . She sees a gorgeous man at the restaurant. I really liked Genna. Genna has children. I liked the tone
Meet me in Bombay Jenny Ashcroft 3 stars netgalley ♥️
I liked the opening letter. It’s Bombay December 1913. Maddie dances and prepares for the new year. Maddy is back in India after being in England. Della feels Maddy should be interested in Guy who is older. Maddy meets a man Luke who changes her life. Maddy is left in Bombay by herself. Officer Jones is I’ll and Emma is looking after him . I loved the characters.
The Christmas table Donna Vanliere 4 stars netgalley ♥️
It’s May 1972 and John is working on a kitchen table in his shop. John’s wife Joan is thirty and they have a one year old son Christopher. They also have a five year old daughter Gigi. Then its may 2013 and Lauren is at a chdrens after school program . She volunteers at the children’s program and has almost been married a year. Lauren has fallen in love with Travis. I loved going back in time and reading about Joan cooking from her mom’s recipes. I liked reading about Joan’s battle with breast cancer.
Kisses and croissants 5 stars netgalley ♥️ Anne Sophie jouhanneau
Mia is trying to race to the other side of Paris. I like the name Mia. She is part of an elite ballet program in Paris. Audrey is also a part of the program and far from a friend. Mia’s mom thinks the ballet should be a hobby. I was hooked from beginning. I didn’t think the tone was too cutesy. Mia is trying to get along with Audrey and meet new friends in Paris. I loved the characters. Mia meets a cute boy Louis who is the son of a ballet teacher. I loved mias interest in ballet I loved reading about Mia’s adventures with Louis. Mia is hoping for both love and ballet.
The last garden in England Julia Kelly 5 stars netgalley ♥️
It’s January 1907. She works in the winter garden surrounded by Christmas Roses. I loved the opening descriptions. Then it’s February 2021 and Emma is meeting with clients . I liked reading about Emma’s work in the gardens. I loved going back in time and reading about the past. I loved reading about the beginnings of the gardens. I loved the characters and seeing how they would connect to the present
The merriest magnolia 5 stars netgalley ♥️
Carrie is from a small town in North Carolina called Magnia. I love stories set in small towns in south. She recently was in charge of a sip and paint class in local gallery. When Carries father dies she finds out she has two half sisters. Dylan,Carries first boyfriend, is back in Magnoliam he feel Carrie is a good girl. I loved Carrie and was hooked from beginning. I love christmas stories. Dylan has bought property in town and plans to make a investment. I liked the down home feel