Michelle's Musings: February 2023

26 February 2023

Review: Her Alaskan Return

Her Alaskan Return by Belle Calhoune
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When I picked up this book, I expected it would follow the Hallmark-ish type romance formula, and just be set in Alaska, but this one turned out a bit different. Instead of boy meets girl and sparks fly, this one had the boy and girl (Judah and Autumn) as being a former couple and were deeply in love, girl dumped the boy because she was told she couldn't have children. Fast forward to 15 years later and this is where our story takes place, Autumn has just moved back to Alaska and is preparing to start over. Judah's wife and son were killed in a car crash and he just wants to stop. The chemistry is there, but there are so many obstacles.

It is a quick, fun read, I only wish there was a bit more of Alaska in the book because of my obsession, otherwise, this was a nice escape.

Thanks to NetGalley for letting me get my hands on this one a bit early.

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19 February 2023

Review: Jimmy Dean's Last Dance

Jimmy Dean's Last Dance by A.K. Alliss
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

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March Monthly Book Pick

I have been waiting for this book to be released so I can share it with you. I really tried to not pick too many WWII books, but I can't help it with this one. Pam Jenoff is one of the greats and you won't be sorry if you read this one.

Here is the review that I wrote last month....

Ms. Jenoff is one of my favorite WWII writers. She always tries to come up with a unique story about a woman that tries to save something. This time Hannah is trying to save Jewish people in a Sapphire Network. She ends up making a mistake that will cost her cousin, Lilly everything. Hannah will now have to try and make amends to her cousin, while still trying to keep herself safe and the man she loves. There's a little twist with that man, watch out for him.

This is a WWII story, there will be death, there will be suffering, there will be sorrow, and war is hell after all....but Ms. Jenoff always finds some good and I think she was so successful. I hope she has a brilliant launch to this book because it is superb.

Please let me know what you think about this one, and if you have never tried a book by Pam before and loved this one, please try another, they are all wonderful.

Review: The Granddaughters of Edward III

The Granddaughters of Edward III by Kathryn Warner
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

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Review: A Half-Baked Murder

A Half-Baked Murder by Emily George
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Review: The Spectacular

The Spectacular by Fiona Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I wish I could give this one 10 stars! Fiona Davis is near the top of my MUST-READ list these days. I have loved every book she has written. If you are not familiar with Ms. Davis, you should be. Every book she writes is set in a NYC landmark and features some type of drama along with that landmark, which often becomes a character too. The Spectacular is set in Radio City Music Hall, where Marion has just landed a job as a Rockette. Marion's family doesn't agree with her decision to dance and there is a bomber loose in the city. The Big Apple bomber has been terrorizing New York for 16 years, and I will not spoil anything about what he does or if he is caught. What you need to know is that this book is just like the title states.....SPECTACULAR!!!

This will be my monthly book pick for June.

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