By Andrea Peskind Katz | Contributor
Books for Your Extended Journey to the Snow or Seaside
Cartier’s Hope by M.J. Rose As the Hope Diamond changes hands for an unprecedented price, Vera starts to probe into whispers regarding jeweler Pierre Cartier’s strategies to inflate its worth. This acclaimed work has received rave reviews! The Girl in White Gloves by Kerri Maher narrates the life of the legendary actress and real-life princess Grace Kelly. Grace understands the perception she evokes. She embodies the fairy tale—the girl in white gloves. Mermaid Inn by Jenny Holiday Eve Abbott faces multiple challenges—especially with Police Chief Sawyer Collins, who consistently makes the right decisions, no matter the personal cost. A delightful beach read!
Books that Transport Us to a Different Era
The Orphan Sisters by Shirley Dickson is a poignant tale of two young sisters tragically left by their mother at an orphanage. This compelling historical novel is set during World War II. Westering Women by Sandra Dallas In February 1852, Maggie encounters notices around Chicago asking for “eligible women” to head to the gold mines of Goosetown. As a young seamstress with a little girl to care for, she has nothing to lose. This empowering story for women is utterly unputdownable.
Is Love in the Air, or Not?
You Were There Too by Colleen Oakley is a deeply moving love story where a woman must decide between her beloved and the man that fate has chosen for her. What if the life you lead isn’t what you were destined for? This Won’t End Well by Camille Noe Pagán presents a cleverly humorous take on the challenges—and benefits—of welcoming new people into your life. She’s convinced that allowing anyone to get close will spell disaster, prompting her to decide whether taking another chance at happiness is worth the potential heartbreak. The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica is a captivating psychological thriller full of unexpected twists. What unfolds when the reality finally surfaces?
Editor’s Note: Andrea Peskind Katz runs a book review site at Greatthoughts.com and oversees a Book Salon with over 4,000 readers and authors at www.facebook.com/groups/greatthoughtsgreatreaders.
