The Dive Sweetens The Pie

My Rating: 3 Stars
This was not my favorite Diva book. It started off kind of slow for me at the beginning. Then it picked up and added a couple elements I really liked. The mystery was pretty good from that point on. However in the resolution of the mystery there were a couple of elements I had a real issue with-much like Sophie did in the book. That drops my rating and overall enjoyment of this installment. So elements I liked versus elements I hated, average out to 3 star rating for me.  Still I have enjoyed this series so I will continue on with it.

I received this book from NetGalley and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

Summer By The Tides

My Rating: 4 Stars Denise has penned a nearly perfect summer beach read in Summer By The Tides. A great blend of of romance and humor with a dash of mystery kept me intrigued by the book throughout. This story would make a GREAT Hallmark movie! A great summer read! I received this book from the author. I was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

Now And Then And Always

My Rating: 5+ Stars

Love, Love, loved this book!! Melissa has crafted a beautiful story that brings us back to the town of Maple Valley, Iowa which I have happily visited in several prior books. Of all the fictional towns that I have been able to visit through story, this is truly one of my favorite places to visit, and one I dearly wish was real!! In this latest story, we meet Marshall and Mara, two characters who captured my heart from the very beginning of the story. The story with humor, mystery and romance enthralled me from start to finish. Seeing two people who have been so hurt and broken in their pasts, find healing and love and a place to belong, made this story an instant favorite for me. Don't miss this book! I received this book from the author and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own. Preorder at https://www.amazon.com/Then-Always-Maple-Valley-Book-ebook/dp/B07PW7KXTR/ref=sr_1_2?crid=N55AMM1JNB3L&keywords=now+and+then+and+always+melissa+tagg&qid=1558893603&s=gateway&sprefix=now+and+then+and++always%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-2

On A Summer Tide

My Rating: 4 Stars

This is a charming debut to a new series by Suzanne Woods Fisher. I loved the setting of an island on Maine and the fun characters the Grayson family meets when Paul buys an island of all things. Paul's daughters: Cam, Maddie, and Blaine are stunned to find out their dad bought an island. This book is a good intro to the series, giving us Cam's story mainly while helping us to get to know the other characters as well. This book was not without surprises along the way and I loved seeing this family strengthen their bond which had become frayed over the last few years. Fans of Irene Hannon's Hope Harbor series or books by Becky Wade will enjoy this new series. I am looking forward to the next book in the series!

I received this book from Revell as part of their RevellReads program. I was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

Hot Fudge Murder

My Rating: 5 Stars

I have found a new must read cozy series in “A Lickety Splits Mystery series. I really enjoyed book one and book two was completely charming! I love the premise of this series, the characters are likable and relatable and the mysteries have been thoroughly fantastic! This latest installment kept me guessing through out the book and had several surprises all night the way. I am thrilled to have found a new cozy series to love! Can wait for the next one. I received this book from NetGalley and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own

Living Lies

My Rating: 5 Stars

After thoroughly enjoying this suspenseful read, it’s hard to believe that this is Natalie’s FIRST book! The mystery and suspense were superbly crafted and made for a tough to put down story. The characters in the book took up residence in my heart and touched my soul. My heart broke for Lane and all that she’d been through. As someone who has struggled with a bit of depression over the years, the way this book handled that was truly extremely well done, in my opinion. All in all, this is a can’t miss book!

I received this book from the publisher and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

Becoming Us

My Rating: 5 Stars(and then some!)

This book was amazing. A sweet story of friendship, over coming hard stuff, and God's grace that my heart desperately needed. Robin is the master at creating 'soul stories," and this one truly touched my soul in several ways. It is a sweet easy read, and a wonderful opener to her new series.  As someone who struggles with loneliness and missing have girlfriends that live close to me, this book was a balm to my heart. It is lovely, lovely read.

I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.