Review: Miranda in Retrograde

 

Miranda is rejected from tenure track and forced to take a year sabbatical. As she's no longer teaching, she also loses her housing. Luckily her aunt (one of her best friends) is heading to Florida and offers Miranda her cottage. Miranda happily accepts and the only catch is that she has to water her aunt's flowers on the rooftop garden.

On the rooftop, Miranda meets Archer, a grumpy artist. At first, they bicker about the roof and spending time on it, but soon enough they become friendly and then friends. 

Miranda goes from a well-known scientist to studying astrology. She has always looked down on astrology but now she's looking at her horoscope to guide her life choices while she takes this year to find herself.

My Thoughts: I loved this book; I find astrology fascinating. Although I confess, I don't know too much about it, but I'm happy to learn more. I loved the banter between Archer and Miranda. I love how Miranda tried out new things when her life upended. I would have liked more of the friendship moments with her best friend. Another winner from Lauren Layne.

Cover Thoughts: Charming

Source: My Library

Why I read this book: I have read several of the author's previous books and loved them.

Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your public library's romance collection

Perfect for: Readers of Hallmark movies and rom coms. 

Top Ten Tuesday: Series

 This week's topic is all about Series we didn't want to end. I am such a series reader, I adore them. There are several I didn't want to end.

Some of these have so many books, but I would always read more:

I just miss everyone

I want the step-sisters' stories

I need so many more of these - also what is Hale's name! We need to know.

I want this series to continue through high school

I need to find out more about young Dinah (and her mom).

Actually - most of the DC origin stories could use more stories.

There's so much more to this story!

I need more about the twins! And maybe it's coming? Goodreads says #1, but there is no info for #2

Hopefully there's a winter book coming or maybe Spring. Doesn't matter, I just want more of this blended family on a farm.

I love this family - I need more stories about them. 

I'd be happy reading more about the characters in this one. Loved it!

And you? Which books need to be in a series or more books written in that series????

Review: Made in Manhattan

 

Violet is a snob and a people pleaser. When her honorary grandmother asks her to help out, deep down she knows she will. Even if the task is helping Edith's newly discovered grandson become one of society's elite. 

Cain isn't interested in a make-over. He's not even sure he wants to fun the family company. But he's not running for the hills either. Cain is willing to take things step by step while giving Violet a hard time.

Violet's not one to back down from a challenge. But the more time she spends with Cain, the more she begins to realize that she likes him...just the way he is.

My Thoughts: I loved this reverse My Fair Lady story. I really liked how both characters made each other better and expanded each other's views. Two names I'm forgetting - the dog and Violet's best friend. I loved Cain's interaction with the dog. I loved Violet's best friend prodding Violet to go outside her comfort zone. I loved the banter between Cain and Violet. Cain was so grumpy through most of the book that he reminded me of Roy Kent from Ted Lasso. Another great read from Lauren Layne.

Cover Thoughts: Charming

Source: My library

Library Recommendation: Highly Recommended for your public library's romance collection.

A mood board I made for the book after reading:

Top Ten Tuesday: Romance

 If you read this blog, you know I'm a HUGE romance fan. You can watch a video of my co-worker and I talking about romance books on our Book Recommendation video here.

Sometimes pictures share a better story, so here are the top ten adult romances I can't wait to read this year! Believe me, there are several more I'm excited to read....

Are you excited to read any of these too?

Top Ten Tuesday: Under the Tree

 This week's topic is books we wish Santa would leave under the tree for us! We've been awfully good readers this year!

My biggest ARC wishes for 2022 books with covers (so far)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any of these on your list to read?

Top Ten Tuesday: Sequels

 This week's topic is all about books we wish has a sequel. There's nothing like spending more time with favorite characters and getting to know new characters in the same world.

Straight Sequels:

I heard a rumor, if this does well, more could be coming. Fingers Crossed!

I had a hard time saying Goodbye to these Characters - wouldn't find a companion novel

So many of these DC origin story graphic novels only have one volume. But I would like more books! 

Books That Are Sequels That Need More:

 

There were still some questions left unanswered. I want more.

On a related note, I'm still dying for more Heist Society Books by this author too

This family is fantastic! 

Did the third book ever get published? I can't find it!

I loved these ladies helping ladies and I want SO many more of them!

Top Ten Tuesday: Beach Reads

 This summer, I'm actually going on a short vacation. If you're a Children's/Teen Librarian, taking vacations in the summer is really hard because that's the busiest time of year. But this year, things of course are still a little bit different. So here are some books I'm hoping to take on vacation and read by the pool/ocean.

  

  

  

Any of these on your TBR list?