The realism of this book, The Artist Who Never Was: AI on Trial by Jarek Tomszak, exposes art forgery through the protagonist, Mike Everhart. After the death of Mira, his aunt, Mike carries the burden of grief. His bitterness stems from his failed career as a writer. However, after he finds a forgotten painting, his…
Category: The Close Read
Slow reading for fast minds.
Review Of The Candy Apple Cafe By Donna Ashcroft
Izzi has never had a loving family apart from her deceased mother. Living with her aunt Regina and working at her cafe didn’t change her aunt’s hostile attitude towards her. Her curiosity piqued, she wishes to trace her relatives. She finds a letter after her aunt’s death, and the only hint is “Honey Haven.” Izzi…
REVIEW OF BOTTLED UP BY LIBERTY STOWE
Vogel Springs collection keeps getting better. Having read Steady Now and enjoying it, I would love to say Bottled Up embodied its predecessor. With high tension between the protagonists, their connection is progressive as trust is built. All having difficult pasts, assumptions and misunderstandings are made while love prevails. While Delilah’s solution to her problems…
Twig’s Travelling Tomes by Gryffin Murphy
As a book lover and hoarder, Twigs Travelling Tomes holds a special space in my heart as well as in my library. This was a wonderful read not only for the similarities I have with Louella but also for the unexpected adventures. This book takes readers on an adventure as the characters search for the…
Review of Earth: The Improbable Utopia by R.J Figaldo
Imagine a world where Heaven on Earth isn’t just a lofty ideal or a cosmic joke, but a tangible reality—one within our grasp. Earth: The Improbable Utopia by R. J. Figaldo happens to be an immersive, interesting book like no other. As the book title suggests, the author envisions a well-thought-out world. It is a…
Books & Bewitchment by Isla Jewell
Jewell’s, Books and Bewitchment, is a delightfully enchanting romance set in the magical town of Arcadia. Rhea Wolfe leaves for Arcadia after receiving an inheritance from her deceased grandmother. Determined to transform the video store into a bookshop of her dreams, Hunter’s help is welcomed as they explore their attraction. She curves her own path…
REVIEW: LOVER GIRL BY NICOLE SELLEW
Liberty Stowe makes an appearance with the charming small-town romance. Faced with a difficult past, they’re forced to share their truths as their attraction for each other grows. Wren is notorious for running from her problems. It was what she was up to when her car broke down. Vogel Springs, the closest place with a…
REVIEW: LOVER GIRL BY NICOLE SELLEW
In this literary work, Sellew writes a romantic book on forbidden desires. A young woman, given refuge by a friend named Lucas, finds comfort in the Hamptons while writing her novel; escaping from New York City to the Hamptons should have been an inspirational experience. Instead, it causes her to become distracted alone in the…
REVIEW: UNDEAD AND UNWED BY SAM TSCHIDA
Tschida’s storytelling combines wit and cozy warmth, complementing the picture-perfect holiday charm of Vermont during Christmas. Tiffenie, a 300-year-old vampire who inherits a home in Valentine, relocates to Vermont in search of self-discovery. Determined to leave out her rom-com holiday, she and her undead neighbor might be in for a roller coaster. Will she fit…
The CEO I HATE BY LESLIE NORTH REVIEW
Love and hate balance on a thin line that could be easily crossed. In THE CEO I HATE, Leslie North crafts a compelling romance blending irresistible tension with open vulnerability. Mia swears off kissing her brother’s best friend, Liam Lockhart. A mistake she made two years ago. As a heartbroken writer, it was only sensible…
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