I've been reading a lot lately, through Audible and Kindle, and needed some recommendations. Glad I stumbled across this forum section.
@Catty2 I've been on the fence about ordering this book. From your review, I'm going to download a sample and see what I think. Thank you. I read Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. (2017) About an old-time Hollywood Actress. It read like it could have been a true story. Enjoyed it very much. That was awhile ago.
1. Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate (2017)
- Historical Fiction regarding Georgia Tann's atrocities with the Tennessee Children's Home Society. Not so much about Tann, but more about a mystery regarding siblings. It's a back and forth between 2017 and roughly early 1940s.
2. Mercy House by Alena Dillon (2020) Nuns who run a home that takes in all kinds of women in need. I really liked this book. There were even a few parts that made me laugh out loud. I will be looking for more by this author. No spoilers, however, a warning: Some abusive sexual content that may be disturbing to some. Also strong language. Audible. I believe three different narrators. All excelllent in my opinion.
3. The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan. (2017) Touching, good read. It held my interest.
Next three by Paula Brackston (all three on audible, good narrator):
4. The Little Shop of Found Things by Paula Brackston (2018) 1st of a Trilogy. Goes back and forth between 2019 and 1600. Listed as historical romance and time travel which I usually do not read nor watch anything like this, however highly enjoyed this read.
5. Secrets of the Chocolate House by Paula Brackston (2019) Same mother/daughter characters as #4 book. Same premise different time period. Not as good, however, I was invested in the characters. (Third installment not due to be released until later this year.)
6. The Silver Witch by Paula Brackston (2015) Again not my usual genre, but I highly enjoyed her detailed writing. This book has nothing to do with numbers 4 & 5 on the list.
7. Someday in Paris by Olivia Lara. (May 2020) Almost finished. Very good read. I'm hoping that I am not disappointed in the ending. Look forward to more by this author.
Sorry for any typos/grammar. Thank you again for recommendations. Safe reading.