It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? hosted by Kathryn at Bookdate is a weekly post to share what you’ve recently finished reading, what you’re currently reading, and what you plan on reading this upcoming week.
So here is what I just read, am reading, and what I plan to read next:
What I Read Last Week:
Title: Four Christmases and a Secret
Authors: Zara Stoneley
Immediate Thoughts: Charming, touching, and romantic!
Rating: 8.5/10
Publication Date: September 27, 2019
Title: The Curious Heart of Ailsa Rae
Authors: Stephanie Butland
Immediate Thoughts: Moving, inspiring, and heartfelt!
Rating: 8.5/10
Publication Date: October 29, 2019
Title: One Night Gone
Authors: Tara Laskowski
Immediate Thoughts: Tight, mysterious, and pacey!
Rating: 8.5/10
Publication Date: August 20, 2019
Title: A Wedding in December
Authors: Sarah Morgan
Immediate Thoughts: Quaint, alluring, and evocative!
Rating: 10/10
Publication Date: September 24, 2019
Title: Notting Hill in the Snow
Author: Jules Wake
Immediate Thoughts: Captivating, romantic, and festive!
Rating: 10/10
Publication Date: October 11, 2019
What I’m Currently Reading:
All’s faire in love and war for two sworn enemies who indulge in a harmless flirtation in a laugh-out-loud rom-com from debut author, Jen DeLuca.
Emily knew there would be strings attached when she relocated to the small town of Willow Creek, Maryland, for the summer to help her sister recover from an accident, but who could anticipate getting roped into volunteering for the local Renaissance Faire alongside her teenaged niece? Or that the irritating and inscrutable schoolteacher in charge of the volunteers would be so annoying that she finds it impossible to stop thinking about him?
The faire is Simon’s family legacy and from the start he makes clear he doesn’t have time for Emily’s lighthearted approach to life, her oddball Shakespeare conspiracy theories, or her endless suggestions for new acts to shake things up. Yet on the faire grounds he becomes a different person, flirting freely with Emily when she’s in her revealing wench’s costume. But is this attraction real, or just part of the characters they’re portraying?
This summer was only ever supposed to be a pit stop on the way to somewhere else for Emily, but soon she can’t seem to shake the fantasy of establishing something more with Simon, or a permanent home of her own in Willow Creek.
What I’m Reading Next:
Two women are connected across time by the city of Paris, a mysterious journal, and shocking secrets, sweeping from World War II to the present–for readers of Sarah’s Key.
When Caroline wakes up in a Paris hospital with no memory of her past, she’s confused to learn that she’s lived a sad, reclusive life for years in a sprawling apartment on the Seine. Slowly regaining vague memories of a man and young child, she vows to piece her life back together–though she can’t help but feel she may be in danger. A budding friendship with the chef of a charming nearby restaurant takes her mind off of her foggy past, as does a startling mystery from decades prior…
In Nazi-occupied Paris, young widow Celine lives a quiet life with her father, the local florist, and her daughter, Cosi. When a ruthless German officer discovers the family’s Jewish ancestry, he blackmails Celine, forcing her to become his mistress in exchange for the others’ safety. The trio plans an escape, but their mission goes horribly awry and Celine’s beloved father and daughter are sent away to a cruel fate. Initially distraught, Celine fears the worst. Yet she soon discovers that Cosi has snuck away and followed her into captivity. More motivated than ever, Celine must now fight to hide and protect the person she loves most.
Parallel timelines intersect when Caroline discovers Celine’s diary tucked away in a closet, and it is revealed that the walls of her apartment harbor dark secrets. With the help of a local student from the Sorbonne, she realizes that she may have more in common with Celine than she could ever imagine.
Looks like you’ve read some awesome books lately Zoe. I’ll be reading “The Curious Heart of Ailsa Rae” very soon so I’m very pleased that you enjoyed it.
Happy Autumn Reading!🍁
Thanks, Lynne. You as well. I hope you enjoy “The Curious Heart of Ailsa Rae”. Have a lovely fall. Xx