November was a tough month for me mentally, and I spent a lot of it in the darkest corners of my mind. Unfortunately, as a result, very little reading got done. But I’m happy to report that things are beginning to look up. So I’m back with a look at last month’s reads and what I’ll read in the coming weeks. It’s another book recommendations post…I’m kind of enjoying writing these.
Let’s get into it!
This Woman by Jodi Ellen Malpas
I found the This Man trilogy a few years ago, thanks to a BookBub list of alpha males, and I’ve been a fan of Jesse and Ava’s (toxic) love story since then. In the vein of E L James, Malpas presents Jesse’s side of things with the first of what I assume will be another trilogy. So I guess I’m looking forward to Beneath this Woman and This Woman Confessed in the coming years. I’ll be back to read every word all over again.
Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala
I am no stranger to food mysteries, and I had very high hopes for this book. However, it moved a little slower than anticipated, and I almost considered calling it quits at a few points. But it was a fairly enjoyable read, and I’ll probably read the sequel soon.
It’s a bit of a random throwback, but Diane Mott Davidson also has a great food mystery series.
Hooked (Never After #1) by Emily McIntire
Another day, another mafia romance courtesy of BookTok. Hook has sworn to avenge his parents’ death by killing Peter Michaels, a wealthy businessman with a dark background. Hook snatches Peter’s daughter, Wendy, in order to get to him, but instead falls in love.
It took me entirely too long to make the connection that this was a Peter Pan adaptation. So you see where my mind has been for the past few weeks. I liked it, for the most part, but I won’t be moving on to the next novel.
Now for this month’s books! This time around, I’m trying to clear my Kindle Unlimited shelf; some of these books have been in my library for several months, so it’s high time I dive right in.
The Arrangement by Kiersten Modglin
When Ainsley Greenburg’s marriage is about to fall apart, she and her husband, Peter, decide to open their relationship. But there are a couple of ground rules: they will date someone new once a week, and they will never talk about their dates. When the rules are inevitably broken, Ainsley and Peter must face the consequences.
Big Chicas Don’t Cry by Annette Chavez
Cousins Mari, Erica, Selena, and Gracie are best friends who share everything. But when Mari is forced to move away after her parents’ divorce, it seems their bond is irreparably broken. Fifteen years later, they reunite as grown women tackling tragedy, family, and forgiveness.
I’m actually about halfway through this one…so far, so good.
Dead Woman Crossing by Jeneva Rose
Detective Kimberley King investigates the murder of Hannah in the small town of Dead Woman Crossing. But Hannah’s murder is eerily similar to the 1905 murder of Katie James. It seems there’s a copycat in town targeting young mothers, including Detective King.
The Good Lie by A. R. Torre
Psychiatrist Dr. Gwen Moore and defense attorney Robert Kavin team up to investigate the Bloody Heart serial killer, local high school teacher Randall Thompson. As the investigation progresses, Gwen suspects that Robert is hiding something and that there’s much more to the case.
The Swap by Robyn Harding
On an isolated island in the Pacific Northwest, teenager Low Morrison and social media influencer turned pottery studio owner Freya connect over not fitting in. But when Jamie moves to the island with her husband, Freya and Low’s connection is severed as Freya and Jamie, as well as their husbands, become fast friends. After a night of drinking and partying, Freya and Jamie switch husbands, a move that upends all their lives and gives Low the perfect opportunity to get some revenge.
I’ve been trying to get my hands on this book for AGES. I’m reading this as soon as I’m done with my current read.
We Were Mothers by Katie Sise
A scandalous revelation is about to devastate a picturesque and tight-knit town. Devoted mother Cora O’Connell has found the journal of her friend Laurel’s daughter—a beautiful college student who lives next door—revealing an illicit encounter. Hours later, Laurel discovers her daughter has vanished without a trace. Over the course of one weekend, the crises of two families will expose a shocking web of secrets.
What She Found by Robert Dugoni
Detective Tracy Crosswhite has agreed to investigate the disappearance of reporter Lisa Childress. Lisa’s daughter, Anita, is adamant that the case be solved. After all, her father is the prime suspect.
That’s it for now! Have you read any of these book recommendations? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
Happy reading!
