Humor, Mature Characters and Life: The Old Ducks’ Hen Do & The Vintage Village Bake Off #BookReviews

These are the last two books I read in 2023 and I have now reviewed all the books I read last year. Both of these books have mature characters, humor and encouragement to live life to the fullest, no matter what age you are. Two of my favourite authors in the genre. Scroll down for my thoughts.

Identity by Nora Roberts #BookReview #Audiobook

Identity by Nora Roberts, January LaVoy (Narrator)

Published May 23rd 2023 by St. Martin’s Press, Macmillan Audio

5 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

#20BooksOfSummer #11, #12: The Summer That Melted Everything, The Island Villa #BookReview #BeatTheBacklist2023

I am continuing to do well with my 20 Books of Summer Challenge. My goal of reading 10 of them in July was achieved and here are the reviews for the #11 and #12 books read and/or listened to, so I am ahead of my goal.

Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby #BookReview #BlackHistoryMonth

Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby

Published July 6th 2021 by Headline

About the Book: A black father and a white father join forces on a crusade for revenge against the people who murdered their gay sons, by S.A. Cosby, the award-winning author of Blacktop Wasteland.

Contemporary Fiction: The Winners by Fredrik Backman, One Month of You by Suzanne Ewart #BookReview #Audiobook

The Winners (Beartown, #3) by Fredrik Backman, Marin Ireland (Narrator)

Published September 27th 2022 by Atria Books, Simon & Schuster Audio

4.5 Stars:

Johanna Porter Is Not Sorry by Sara Read #BookReview #BlogTour

Happy Publication Day to Sara Read on the publishing of Johanna Porter is Not Sorry. This is a debut book about a character that is starting over spurred on by seeing herself in a painting that she no longer wants on display. Thanks to Sophie James at Harper Collins for inviting me to read and review this book.

The Edge of Summer by Viola Shipman #BookReview #Audiobook #BlogTour #20BooksofSummer #2022AudiobookChallenge @Viola_Shipman @HarperAudio

The Edge of Summer by Viola Shipman 

Expected Publication: July 12, 2022 by Graydon House

Audiobook Mini-Reviews: My Wife is Missing, Leave No Trace, The Violin Conspiracy #BookReview #Audiobook #2022AudiobookChallenge #BeatTheBacklist2022

A group of audiobooks that all have a mystery component, but also more. My Wife is Missing is a psychological thriller with a mystery and a cold case to solve. Leave No Trace is an FBI criminal investigation, but also has some history as well. Finally, The Violin Conspiracy, is a mystery blended with the music world and the racism and prejudice within it.

Her Outback Driver by Giulia Skye @GiuliaSkye

I reviewed this book back in 2020 when it was titled, When Adam Met Evie. It was recently given an updated cover and it has been shortlisted for the Romance Writers’ of America VIVIAN award (First Best Book category)! Please check out my review below as I really enjoyed this one. 

Her Outback Driver by Giulia Skye

Published February 7th 2020

​Genre: Contemporary romance (light/romcom)

Standalone First Book in the Take A Holiday Series