reecaspieces

Overview

Searching for a story to adapt for film, an aspiring screenwriter becomes captivated by a bestselling classic novel and the mysterious disappearance of the woman who wrote it.

1940. Via Belle’s sweet romance novels made readers believe in happily ever after. But Via’s reality was much more complicated. While her first husband was alive, her creativity thrived in a beautiful stone estate situated above a pristine lake and moonflower garden. After his tragic death and a whirlwind second marriage shrouded in secrets, Via vanished from public life, leaving behind a shadow of scandal . . . and her final story.

2006. Screenwriter Harper Rayne is desperate for a breakthrough, if only she can find the right story to tell. But when she digs into the life of her late mother’s favorite novelist, she never expects it to become personal. Drawn to the quaint Pennsylvania town where both her mother and Via once lived, Harper discovers more than a mystery to solve—she finds echoes of her own longing for love, healing, and home. As long-buried secrets come to light, Harper must decide if she’ll protect the past or rewrite this particular ending.

Review

This is told in two different time lines, 2006 and 1940. This follows Harper as she struggles to become a screenwriter and Via Belle, a famous novelist in the 1940s.

Via Belle is a fascinating character. She has lost her husband so she lives with her elderly aunt. And when Via falls in love with Simon, everything is great…until it isn’t. Simon is a bit of a scoundrel! I wanted to jerk him baldheaded at times.

I loved Harper! She is a bit of a hot mess at first. But just hang on, when she gets her feet under her, she does not take no for an answer.

This is a bit of a “sweet” read but I enjoyed how it unfolded. It does start bit slow but when it kicks in, you will not be able to stop!

Need a story which is a bit of a family mystery with great characters…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

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Walter Nash began a journey down a dark path of seemingly no return, and now he  finds himself questioning everything that got him there in this thrilling sequel to Nash Falls from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci.

Walter Nash, working under the alias of Dillon Hope, is on the road to revenge after becoming an informant for the FBI against a global criminal operation headed up by Victoria Steers. Steers has ripped everything Nash held dear away from him. He has nothing left to lose and with long, rigorous training under his belt the gentle and sensitive Nash has transformed into something he never thought he’d be: a physically imposing man with lethal skills. And now he has only goal left in life: taking down Victoria Steers.

In order to succeed, he’s going to need to cross enemy lines and work the job from the inside. But Steers is shrewd and only brings those she trusts completely into her inner circle. Nash must rely on every ounce of his hard-earned skills in order to prove himself an ally to Steers if he’s ever going to get close enough to decimate her criminal empire.

Yet, despite hating the woman for destroying his life, Nash finds himself oddly drawn to Steers in ways that he never could’ve imagined. And what he ultimately discovers will turn all he believed upside down, forcing Nash to do something truly unfathomable.

So, will the truth set Nash free?

Review

I am absolutely loving this series from David Baldacci!

Walter Nash, working under the alias of Dillon Hope, is on the road to revenge after becoming an informant for the FBI against a global criminal operation headed up by Victoria Steers. Steers has ripped everything Nash held dear away from him. He has nothing left to lose.

Talk about twisty in more ways than one! This is going to be hard to review without giving something away.

Through a previous employer Nash becomes a body guard for Victoria Steers. And it is not like he has been given a choice about it. But let me tell you, Steers is an enigma! One minute you are terrified of her, and the next you are feeling sorry for her. Trust me! You need to read this to find out!

The story moves quickly with lots of action, misconceptions, fabulous characters and twists that keep you guessing. You do not want to miss this one!

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The most engrossing love story. A 2026 must-read.”—Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of Love and Other Words

AN AMAZON BEST OF ROMANCE PICK FOR APRIL ∙ A LIBRARY READS HALL OF FAME PICK FOR APRIL ∙ A JULIA QUINN TODAY SHOW RECCOMENDATION FOR 2026 ∙ A TOWN & COUNTRY BEST NEW ROMANCE NOVEL TO READ IN 2026

A woman tests the limits of her so-called amicable divorce when she flies to Paris for the destination wedding of her former sister-in-law, only to butt heads with the deliciously gruff best man, in a poignant and romantic novel from Kate Clayborn.

Physician Layla Bailey has spent over a year telling herself she’s moved on from a painful but amicable divorce from her college sweetheart. Staying friends with her ex seemed like the mature thing to do, but when Layla is invited to her former sister-in-law’s destination wedding in Paris—where Layla once spent her own romantic honeymoon—she knows her commitment to maturity might be her worst enemy…especially since her ex isn’t attending alone.

The only thing that could make the week more difficult is getting through it without the distraction of the wedding…. But when what Layla thought was a harmless conversation about the choices of her younger self leads to the bride getting cold feet, Layla finds herself facing down the groom’s mysterious, taciturn best man, Griffin, who will do anything to make sure this wedding happens.

Since she broke it, Griff demands she help him fix it. Going along with his plan to alleviate the engaged couple’s doubts seems like Layla’s best chance at maintaining a good relationship with a family she once called her own. But as she learns more about the past heartbreak that’s driving Griff to help his friend, she gets closer and closer to confronting the true depth of her own pain…while finding herself more and more willing to risk it all again for Griff.

Review

Physician Layla Bailey has spent over a year telling herself she’s moved on from a painful but amicable divorce from her college sweetheart. But when Layla is invited to her former sister-in-law’s destination wedding, she knows her commitment to maturity might be her worst enemy…especially since her ex isn’t attending alone.

I adored these characters, especially Griffin. And let me tell you, he makes it hard to love him. He is gruff and standoffish. And he has some pretty big secrets. But, put him and Layla together and they are magic.

Layla is pretty great herself. She is a physician and she is very kind. When she first meets Griff, sparks flew…Just not the kind you expect. She truly disliked him…and I mean…REALLY disliked him.

Now, this is not only a romance with a fabulous setting of Paris! This is about traumatic experiences that you just can’t escape and it is full of secrets you do not want to miss.

Need a great romance that takes you all over Paris…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

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The Nazis wanted her champagne. The critics wanted her erased. Lily Bollinger refused to surrender.

1940: In occupied France, the Bollinger cellars are a battlefield. Newly widowed Lily must host the Nazi Weinführer while Resistance fighters hide in the chalk tunnels directly beneath her feet. To protect her legacy, Lily becomes a master of deception—outwitting the Reich by day and defying them by night, bound by a dangerous secret and a mysterious lover known as the Commodore.

1970: Lily reigns as the undisputed “Dame of Champagne,” but the new decade brings new enemies. From triumphant tours of America to high-stakes court battles in London, she has conquered the world—yet her own house is under siege. As feuding nephews tear at the empire from within and a venomous critic dismisses her as a relic, Lily makes her move.
In her most audacious gamble, Lily forges an unbreakable bond between Bollinger and the world’s most sophisticated spy: James Bond.

As her seventy-fifth birthday looms, Lily executes one final maneuver to secure her empire. But when her rarest vintage is uncorked, a long-buried truth resurfaces—proving her greatest achievement wasn’t just the wine she saved, but the secrets she kept.

Two eras. One legacy. A woman who proves the finest vintages are impossible to crush.

Review

I have never read a novel about Lily Bollinger and Rebecca Rosenberg brought her to life!

As her seventy-fifth birthday looms, Lily executes one final maneuver to secure her empire. But when her rarest vintage is uncorked, a long-buried truth resurfaces—proving her greatest achievement wasn’t just the wine she saved, but the secrets she kept.

Lily was a force to be reckoned with. Not only did she secretly fight the Nazis, but she was a survivor and her champagne proved it. Talk about a businesswoman that I would have loved to have known!

This is well researched and Rebecca Rosenberg is a master of the multiple timelines. I love a book with multiple timelines if done well. And let me tell you…this is done well! This is a novel I will not soon forget.

Need a tale about a lady everyone needs to know about…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

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She can hop into any novel, but she just can’t stay there.

Come along with the Book Witch in this magical and inspiring love letter to reading from the USA Todaybestselling author of The Wishing Game.

“Meg Shaffer continues to surprise and delight me with each book she writes.”—Laurie Gilmore, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Café

Rainy March is a proud, third-generation Book Witch, sworn to defend works of fiction from all foes real and imaginary. With her magical umbrella and feline familiar, she jumps in and out of novels to fix malicious alterations and rogue heroes like a modern-day magical Nancy Drew.

Book Witches live by a strict code: Real people belong in the real world; fictional characters belong in works of fiction. Do not eat, drink, or sleep inside a fictional world, lest you become part of the story. Falling in love with a fictional character? Don’t even think about it.

Which is why Rainy has been forbidden from seeing the Duke of Chicago, the dashing British detective who stars in her favorite mystery series. If she’s ever caught with him again, she’ll be expelled from her book coven—and forced to give up the magical gifts that are as much a part of her as her own name.

But when her beloved grandfather disappears and a priceless book is stolen, there’s only one person she trusts to help her solve the case: the Duke. Their quest takes them through the worlds of Alice in Wonderland, King Arthur, and other classics that will reveal hidden enemies and long-buried family secrets.

Review

Rainy March is a proud, third-generation Book Witch, sworn to defend works of fiction from all foes real and imaginary. With her magical umbrella and feline familiar, she jumps in and out of novels to fix malicious alterations and rogue heroes like a modern-day magical Nancy Drew.

I absolutely loved Rainy! I want to be a book witch when I grow up! She has the best job of jumping into stories and saving the characters. What a wonderful, wild, creative tale. And be prepared for a surprise or two or three.

Now I did fluctuate between 4.5 and 5 stars. This was a 5 star read up until the very end of this book. I just felt like the author could’ve wrapped it up a little bit better. It was a bit rushed and confusing in places.

But y’all, you just cannot NOT love this book. For a reader, this book is great! You have wonderful book characters. You have wonderful book references. It is full of all things magic for a reader.

Need a book made for the reader in you…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

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Private Investigator Hadley Cooper has a knack for finding trouble—and this time, it’s wearing pearls.

Life on Sullivan’s Island is about as close to bliss as it gets—bike rides at sunrise, cases that don’t make headlines, and a romance with SLED agent Cash Reynolds that’s finally on solid ground. They have one ironclad rule: never work the same case.

When a wealthy Charleston socialite turns up dead, Cash charges her housekeeper, Bridget Donovan, with murder. But the young single mother has a formidable ally in Carolyn Talbot, a local matriarch who implores Hadley to help. Hadley’s heart overrides her head, and her agreement with Cash is gone like confetti in a hurricane.

Soon she’s wading through a tangle of suspects—blue bloods with deadly secrets, her client’s scheming ex-monster-in-law, and the greatest unknown country singer in Nashville. But Hadley’s also grappling with a mystery closer to home—one that will shake everything she thought she knew about her family.

To find justice for Bridget, Hadley will have to risk her heart, her life—and maybe her grip on reality.

Review

I have been a fan of this author since I read my very first book.

When a wealthy Charleston socialite turns up dead, the cops charge her housekeeper, Bridget Donovan, with murder. But the young single mother has a formidable ally in Carolyn Talbot, a local matriarch who implores Hadley Cooper to help.

I enjoy Hadley. She is smart even if she tends to make bad decisions once in a while…I mean, who doesn’t! You can count on Hadley to bring a smile to your face.

This has a little bit of everything! It has murder, family drama, secrets, ghosts and of course, Cash and Hadley’s relationship keeps you on your toes! Add in this fabulous setting of Sullivan’s Island and you have a great mystery with a beach read feel!

Need a good story to start the beach read season…THIS IS IT! This goes on sale April 7!

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