We Came Here to Shine is an interesting story of historical fiction. Set primarily at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, it is the story of two women – Vivi, a young aspiring actress, and Max the ambitious journalism student. The story exemplifies the...
Category: Women’s fiction
Nancy Thayer is another author who writes about life in Nantucket and has become a favourite of mine. In her latest book, Girls of Summer, she tells the story of three women. Lisa is a divorced woman and single mother who has been without a...
Just Saying by Sophie Ranald
posted by: thathappyreader
June 24, 2020
Just Saying is my second book written by Sophie Ranald, having read “It’s Not You It’s Him” last year. Based on the synopsis, I was mistaken to assume this book would be an ultra-fluffy rom-com. This book is so much more. Alice and Joe have...
Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory
posted by: thathappyreader
June 23, 2020
Party of Two is the fifth book in the author’s The Wedding Date series. While I have enjoyed each of these books, I think that this book is my favourite in the series. Olivia Monroe returns to California to establish her own law firm in...
28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand
posted by: thathappyreader
June 11, 2020
28 Summers is one of those books where you just know you’re going to love it. For me, I knew the moment when I read the synopsis. Combine one of my favourite authors with a story-line based on the memorable movie Same Time, Next Year...