BOOKS AND CHINOOKS

This is a romcom about two NYC food critics. One is an influencer doing her own thing and one is a reviewer for a high brow newspaper. They decide to team up to increase their followers and brands and it was very amusing to follow along with their restaurant exploits. This author definitely knows a lot about food! Her descriptions of food are both tantalizing and mouth watering. I really enjoyed how independent and outspoken Julie was and Bennett was a great steady personalit

Another great mystery from this author! This is another instalment in the Calista Gates series. I always love books by this author as she writes the most atmospheric and detailed stories. You definitely feel you are living in the location of the characters. It is always great to read a book set in Canada. The mystery and suspense are palpable and the pacing is terrific. If you haven’t read anything by this author yet you really need to.

Where to start with this book! I was completely engrossed in this raw, heartbreaking and beautiful story. I was drawn in by the characters and empathized with their situation and their hard choices. This is a second chance romance between Yasmen and Josiah after their marriage has imploded following two overwhelming tragedies. This book was well researched and encompasses many issues such as grief, a stillbirth, depression, therapy etc. I thought all of issues facing this cou

I think this is the first book I’ve read from this prolific author. This is a friends to lovers romance with a hint of magic. Usually I struggle with any magic in a book but this one worked for me. Susie and Lars are both engaging and well written characters. I especially enjoyed their banter and the dialogue throughout the book. Overall this was an enjoyable story.

This is an interesting domestic suspense book. The suspense definitely ramps up as the story progresses and more questions and mysteries arise. There is an interesting cast of characters and it’s impossible to figure out what the motivations and the true character is of each person until the end. Overall a very compelling and well written book!

This is a different type of book on the British Royal family than the one currently on the best seller lists. This book deals with the people that work inside the palaces and the power they hold. ‘The Institution’ wields an enormous amount of influence over the royal family and this book details the inner workings. The mad scrambles from the courtiers to outdo each other and stay in prominent and relevant roles are detailed in this book. This was a fascinating look at the inn

This is a fun romcom about two vets that are forced to make a reality show together. Ian and Amber went to school together when they were in training to be a vet. After an awkward situation Amber wanted nothing to do with Ian. Unfortunately he starts to work at her clinic for the TV show. This is an interesting and engaging romcom and I really enjoyed the vet aspect. Pick this one up if you are looking for a well written and entertaining story.

This book is from one of my must read authors and it’s another unputdownable read. I loved this book!! The pacing is great and I was engaged from the beginning. The characters are interesting and the social media aspect is very timely. I loved the suspense and anticipation throughout the story. Check this out for a great read!

This is a slow burn friends to lovers story. I found it a little too slow in the beginning! The two main characters spend a lot of time debating and defining their friendship and the fact that it can’t cross over into a romantic relationship. A little longer than necessary I think but overall the book is very enjoyable. This is the third book in a series and can be read as a standalone although I would like to go back and read the backstory on some of the characters as I have

I really enjoyed this book by debut author Kit Coltrane. This is the story of Theo and Jack and all the events that conspired to make them who they became together and apart. The book is told in the past and present and I think this aspect of telling their story and the pacing was done really well. I was engaged in the story and interested in the characters throughout the book. A great debut novel from this author.