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Giving Thanks

posted by: thathappyreader

May 15, 2020

I’m fighting boredom a lot these days. I miss being able to go out shopping, having a dine-in experience at a restaurant, extended family dinners and exploring the world through travel. Some days are really hard- others are not as bad. I am so thankful...

Historical fiction

Summer Darlings by Brooke Lea Foster

posted by: thathappyreader

May 13, 2020

I really appreciate good historical fiction and Summer Darlings captured me. The story is set in the 1960’s on Martha’s Vineyard, known for being a summer playground of the rich and famous. Our protagonist is Heddy Winsome, a college student who has recently lost her...

Family for Beginners by Sarah Morgan

posted by: thathappyreader

May 12, 2020

Sarah Morgan is one of my favourite authors. She excels in her stories of relationships, romance and family. Family for Beginners checks all the boxes and more. Flora Donovan has suffered hardship in her life. Orphaned at a young age, she went to live with...

Romance Women's fiction

Sisters Like Us by Susan Mallery

posted by: thathappyreader

May 8, 2020

My thoughts: Sisters Like Us is the fourth book in the Mischief Bay series, but I read it as a standalone. While the title speaks about sisters, the book is actually about three women – Harper, her teenaged daughter Becca, and Harper’s sister Stacey. Harper...

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Giveaway!

posted by: thathappyreader

May 7, 2020

I hope you’re having a great day! I thought I would just let you know I’m having a giveaway for a $20 CAD Amazon gift card over on my instagram blog. You can find out all the details here: https://www.instagram.com/thathappyreader/ Good luck!