reecaspieces

Overview

There is something haunting Nuhad’s childhood home in Haifa. Cats avoid its perimeter, strange noises come from within, and residents have mysteriously vanished without a trace. Although Nuhad has not returned to her home since the Nakba in 1948, she always held a place for the house in her heart. 

And, in return, the house did the same for her. 

After Nuhad passes away, her granddaughter, Marina, is determined to visit her grandmother’s home after a lifetime of being kept in the dark about her culture and family history. Marina’s mother, Haifa – named for the city that was lost to their family – reluctantly agrees to her trip, though she knows firsthand that some secrets are better left buried. 

But the house is no longer a home. It is a painful, festering wound that infects everything it touches. The more Marina digs into her family’s past, the sicker she becomes. Despite Nuhad’s ghostly warnings, Haifa rushes to help her daughter.

As the three women converge in their ancestral home, they must put the haunting to rest before the secrets of the past drown them all.

At the Publisher’s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Review

There is something haunting Nuhad’s childhood home in Haifa. Cats avoid its perimeter, strange noises come from within, and residents have mysteriously vanished without a trace. Although Nuhad has not returned to her home since the Nakba in 1948, she always held a place for the house in her heart. 

I am in the minority on this one! As much as I enjoyed the setting of Haifa and this creepy house, this story is just slow!

But the setting of Haifa and the drama surrounding this country and its Palestinian neighbors kept me reading! This is unique and the culture and issues really fascinated me.

I also enjoyed this weird house and all its issues. And trust me…there are a lot of issues. But as I said, the story moved a bit too slow for me and I was not a big fan of Marina! But as I always say…read this for yourself. Everyone enjoyed this one!

This is narrated by Victoria Nassif. I felt like she kept the drama going as well as she could.

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His housekeeper or…
his Christmas present?
Unexpectedly homeless for the festive season, and exhausted from transforming the penthouse of the hotel where she works into a dazzling winter wonderland, chambermaid Evie Anderson secretly sleeps over. Woken by an outrageously sensual kiss, Evie feels her body come alive…until she realises her seducer is Rio Zaccarelli, her dangerously attractive new boss!
This Christmas, it’s imperative Rio’s reputation appears spotless – but innocently enticing Evie is a temptation he can’t resist! Their scorching chemistry leads to twelve nights of endless pleasure. But will it last once the decorations come down?

Review

Unexpectedly homeless for the festive season, and exhausted from transforming the penthouse of the hotel where she works into a dazzling winter wonderland, chambermaid Evie Anderson secretly sleeps over. Woken by an outrageously sensual kiss, Evie feels her body come alive…until she realises her seducer is Rio Zaccarelli.

Well! When Rio was first introduced…I could not stand him. He is arrogant, rude, and downright mean at times. But don’t worry, Evie works her magic! And it does not take long for her to spread the Christmas spirit! And it doesn’t hurt that there is quite a lot of chemistry between these two!

The narrator, Henrietta Meire, did a good job. I do not think I have ever listened to this narrator. I will be on the lookout for more!

Need a good Christmas romance to start off your Christmas reading season…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

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A powerful story of healing, resilience, and the traditions that bring Southern families together by the USA Todaybestselling author of Lightning in a Mason Jar.

With her waterfront home on the market, marriage over, and teen daughter, Elsie, threatening emancipation, Rosalynn Yates finds her nerves well frayed, and that’s even before a Category Three hurricane approaches the Carolinas. Fortunately, Rosalynn’s mother, Lillian, arrives to help with the evacuation, going into full Mama Bear mode—whether Rosalynn likes it or not.

The three women load a few belongings and Rosalynn’s mobility service dog, Dusty, into her van and start the slow journey to Lillian’s home in Virginia, where further heartache awaits them. As they hash out old betrayals and new crises, Lillian recalls another important road trip, when decades earlier the family joined the historic Capitol Crawl to fight for the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

As secrets surface and accommodations become more difficult to find, the women are tested at every turn. But they know that finding hope and reconciliation takes care and patience—just like making the perfect pitcher of sweet tea.

Review

Y’all know I enjoy good southern fiction!

With her waterfront home on the market, marriage over, and teen daughter, Elsie, threatening emancipation, Rosalynn Yates finds her nerves well frayed, and that’s even before a Category Three hurricane approaches the Carolinas. Fortunately, Rosalynn’s mother, Lillian, arrives to help with the evacuation, going into full Mama Bear mode—whether Rosalynn likes it or not.

These characters really stay with you. Basically because everyone in this book is someone I know. If you live in the south you understand family drama, traditions and overbearing mothers. This book has all of the above and then some!

This is a story about secrets, resilience, and hope!

These narrators, Sherri Slater, Jeannie Sheneman, and Jess Moran did a great job with these three women. Great diversity in their voices!

Need a good southern fiction novel… THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

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Revisit the fifth novel in bestselling author Sheila Roberts’ adored Life in Icicle Falls series 

When it comes to men, sisters don’t share! 

After a fake food poisoning incident in L.A., Bailey Sterling’s dreams of becoming a caterer to the stars collapse faster than a soufflé. Now Bailey’s face is in all the gossip rags and her business is in ruins. But the Sterling women close ranks and bring her back to Icicle Falls, where she’ll stay with her sister Cecily. 

All goes well between the sisters until Bailey comes up with a new business idea—a tea shop on a charming street called Lavender Lane. She’s going into partnership with Todd Black, who—it turns out—is the man Cecily’s started dating. It looks to Cecily as if there’s more than tea brewing in that cute little shop. And she’s not pleased. 

Wait! Isn’t Cecily seeing Luke Goodman? He’s a widower with an adorable little girl, and yes, Cecily does care about him. But Todd’s the one who sends her zing-o-meter off the charts. So now what? Should you have to choose between your sister and the man you love (or think you love)?

Review

This is part of a series. And I have not read any in this series and I did not feel lost, but I am going go back and pick up the other others.

At first I was a bit worried. There are quite a few characters. But having read this author before I had faith that she was going to bring it together and it wasn’t long till I was captivated!

This story has a little bit of everything. I enjoyed the drama between the sisters because how can you have sisters and not have drama and trust me there’s drama!

I also loved reading about the tea shop. Being a big tea drinker I felt like I was right there in the tea shop I could smell the lavender.

But not only that, of course there’s a little bit of a love story thrown in to keep the drama running wild!😜

The narrator, Tanya Eby, is one of my favorites and she did an excellent job!

Need a charming, delightful tale with good characters and a great setting… THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today!

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In the forests of northern Michigan, an ancient oak stands heavy with grief, its twisted limbs hung with shoes like gravestones. For generations the townspeople have shied away from the Raven Tree—and the witch who still walks beneath its branches.

Colwyn Cueny survived the unthinkable as a child. She learned to live with the rumors—to endure being the woman some call child murderer, madwoman, or witch. But when the past refuses to stay buried, surviving may no longer be enough.

When embattled Chicago attorney Marcus Lenarsic arrives, he has one last chance to reclaim his career. Still Marcus refuses to believe his landlady is the monster the town has already condemned. But defending Colwyn means risking more than his reputation. It means battling the secrets buried beneath a decade of fear where every neighbor has already decided Colwyn’s guilt.

The deeper Marcus digs, the more he realizes evil isn’t hidden in the woods. It’s buried under the stories people choose to believe. In a world shifting under the weight of 1960s justice reform, Marcus must untangle truth from legend before the woman he’s come to love becomes the next ghost in the trees.

Blending folklore, psychological suspense, and historical mystery, Burning the Raven Tree is perfect for fans of Kate Morton, William Kent Krueger, and the haunting atmosphere of the classic film Rebecca.

Review

This is a fabulous mix of folklore and mystery!

Colwyn Cueny survived the unthinkable as a child. She learned to live with the rumors—to endure being the woman some call child murderer, madwoman, or witch. But when the past refuses to stay buried, surviving may no longer be enough.

I enjoyed this intricate tale. This story is full of a little bit of everything…folklore, family drama, mystery and a good dose of psychological suspense.

I especially loved Colwyn Cueny. And as the story begins to unfold, you truly do not know where this woman stands. And let me tell you she has been through it. And you need to read this to find out what because that is some major intensity.

This is narrated by Abigail Reno. I started researching her right away. I don’t think I have ever listened to one of her narrated books, but I will be on the lookout from now on.

Need a twisted tale to keep you guessing… THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

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