Saturday, July 9, 2022

Our Little World

 

Bee is an 8 year old who lives in a pretty New Jersey neighborhood.  A new family moves in across the street which bring new children to her circle.  When one of the children goes missing, it shatters their safe existence.  There are family secrets, and those secrets are no longer safe.  It changes Bee's relationship with her sister.  The community becomes protective, but is it enough?  

This story grips you from the first chapter.  It's difficult to put down one you start reading.  Don't miss this one!

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an hones review.

The Many Daughters of Afong Moy

 

There is no greater love than that of a mother and a child.  Dorothy is a former poet laureate who struggles with mental illness.  She has a 5 year old daughter who begins to remember things that happened in the lives of deceased relatives.  Concerned that her daughter will also have struggles with mental illness, Dorothy searches for radical treatment.  Will she be able to save her daughter?

This is a story of love, and what a parent will do to save a child.  It is very poignant, heartwarming and a great example of how love can overcome almost anything.  

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Suspects

 

Intrigue, suspense and romance.  Theo is a mogul in fashion owning the largest conglomerate of high end luxury clothing and goods.  Her husband and son were killed after being kidnapped.  Though she is American, she lives in Paris and her husband has a chateau in the French countryside.  Who is responsible for their murders?  Hint: working with Russians does not end well.  

Mike Andrews is a career CIA officer.  He becomes intrigued with the murder of Theo's husband and son and follows up on the case with foreign service agents.  It leads him to form a relationship with Theo which neither one expected.  

Is the mystery solved?  You will want to keep reading to find out!

I received a complimentary copy or this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.