Annie Casteel has been orphaned after the untimely death of her parents. Tony Tatterton has stepped in and taken Annie to Farthinggale Manor to convalesce under his watchful eye. He uses his wealth and power to provide worldly comforts and control her.
Tony isolates her and as the isolation increases his creep factor steps up. Secrets that are held within the manor escape and Annie learns why her mother fled Tony.
Doctor Liz has been kidnapped and taken to live amongst a fundamental cult. She will be required to use her knowledge as an OB/GYN to care for the women in the cult. If she refuses they won't hesitate to take her life. Dr. Liz is also the only doctor in the compound and will be expected to take on other doctor duties.
The compound is isolated and Liz has no idea where she is being held captive. She and the members of the cult are under constant surveillance and have little to no contact with the outside world. Dr Liz needs to find a way out - to escape and save the girls who are trapped.
This book is a look at some of what we know that exists within fundamental world and can be taken as a cautionary tale.
My Sister's Keeper is about a young girl named Anna who sues her parents for medical emancipation. Anna was genetically engineered to be a donor for her sister Kate who has a rare form of leukemia. Since birth Anna has been a donor for Kate and now Kate needs a kidney. Anna doesn't want to give Kate a kidney so she finds an attorney who is willing to fight for her. The lawsuit results in further family upheaval as the fight for Kate's life or death is on the line.
The story is told in alternating point of views via several different characters. The plot is well developed and full of memorable characters.
Cherry has wide hips, a large chest and a double chin. She is a "fat" girl. Her husband (soon to be ex) is in Hollywood making a movie based on his webcomic. A webcomic neither he or Cherry expected to get popular. A webcomic that is semi-autobiographical in which Cherry is the main character. Cherry is back home in Omaha taking care of the dog and house, working, dealing with fall out of her marriage and the popularity of Tom's comic, soon to be movie.
Cherry never wanted this and the character playing her looks so much like her that she has become recognizable. She's tired of it all. One night Cherry decides to do something for herself and heads out to see her favorite band. Much to her surprise she runs into Russ Sutton her old crush. Sparks fly but when Tom comes home to pack up his belongings Cherry things get complicated.
I went into this book blind and was pleasantly surprised. It has some SPICE. The character's are realistic. There is family drama, mentions of religion (yawn) and while the ending wasn't what I wanted I understood and respected it.
** I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
It's been twenty years and Chrissie now goes by the name Julia. She spent years in a juvenile home, has changed her identity and has a young daughter named Molly. Julia's is trying to be the best mom possible but lives in constant fear that her daughter will be taken from her by the authorities.
Tucker's debut novel chills you and takes you on a psychological rollercoaster. The story is told from both Chrissie and Julia's point of views flipping back and forth from current to present time. This is a dark intense read that is not for the faint of heart.
At times it's a bit difficult to figure out which life Rose is on but the what ifs push the story forward and as someone who doesn't want children and has been judged by it this book struck a cord. It made me feel seen and I think it will do that to other readers like me.
Typical love story. Boy meets girl. Boy and girl get married. Girl gives up her job to be a stay at home mom. Boy leaves Girl. He kicks her out, closes all their accounts and wants a divorce.
Naomi isn't going to hin get away with this. She's going after Veronica, the new girl. She hires a Ezra as her lawyer and she is going to fight.
The Divorce is told from Naomi and Veronica's point of view. This is a fast paced book and the audiobook narrators make this messy divorce story fly by. McFadden's work are quickly becoming one of my favorite guilty pleasure reads.
This book is around 192 pages and not for me. I wish I had never read this book.
Expected Publication Date: July 7. 2026
Billie grew up in a small town in Wisconsin. She left her family and friends behind to make her dream of becoming a physician come true. She is living in New York with her fiance. She is running a successful fertility clinic with her two friends. Her life is going well but it's about to be turned upside down.
Mick, her ex boyfriend calls with devastating news. Billie hops on a plane back home. Being back home bring back memories from the past. Billie also has to make some major decisions that will affect not only her life but that of others.
Love You More is told in future and past tense. This is a story about love. Not just romantic love but the love we have for others. Giffin writes well developed characters. Her character's are so real you become fully invested in the story. Put some time aside to read this book because you won't want to put it down.
*** I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Gates of Paradise is the 4th installment in the Casteel series. Annie Casteel has been orphaned after the untimely death of her parents. ...
