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About fredreeca

I am an avid reader, St. Louis Cardinals fan, knitter, and paper crafter. I am a mom of 2 children, and a large amount of animals.

Keep Me Afloat by Jennifer Gold #fiction #review

Overview From the author of The Ingredients of Us comes a moving story about true love and heartbreak, mistakes and redemption, forgiveness and second chances. Five years ago, marine biologist Abby Fisher made a mistake that cost her everything. Rather than face … Continue reading

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An Everyday Hero by Laura Trentham @stmartinspress @lauraTrentham #music #romance #fiction

Overview From award-winning author Laura Trentham comes an emotionally layered novel about redemption, second chances and discovering that life is worth fighting for. At thirty, Greer Hadley never expected to be forced home to Madison, Tennessee with her life and dreams … Continue reading

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January Escapes and Escapades #wrapup #januaryreads

January was THE LONGEST MONTH EVER! But, my month was full of escapades and wonderful escapes. We will start with the escapades! First…I had lunch with a good friend’s mother. My friend, who shall not be named (no, it is … Continue reading

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January Audible Reads #audiobooks #audible #audiblebooks

I had a fantastic audible book month. Every one of these titles are great reads. The one which stands out the most is Elton John! I laughed and I cried and I WANT TO LISTEN TO IT AGAIN! I know … Continue reading

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A Man Called Smith by Tanya E Williams @tanya_breathes @suzyapbooktours @SuzyApproved #historicalfiction

Overview A battle-scarred father. A disillusioned daughter. Can a grieving widower rebuild his splintered family to find peace at last? South Dakota, 1949. WWII veteran John Smith longs for the life he lost after the tragic death of his wife … Continue reading

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Cartier’s Hope by M.J. Rose @AtriaBooks @MJRose #historicalfiction #review

Overview From M.J. Rose, New York Times bestselling author of Tiffany Blues, “a lush, romantic historical mystery” (Kristin Hannah, The Nightingale), comes a gorgeously wrought novel of ambition and betrayal set in the Gilded Age.  New York, 1910: A city of extravagant balls in … Continue reading

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Words I Never Wrote by Jane Thynne #review #historicalfiction @janethynne @randomhouse

Overview A chance discovery inside a vintage typewriter case reveals the gripping story of two sisters on opposite sides of World War II in this captivating novel for readers of Lilac Girls and The Women in the Castle. New York, present day: On … Continue reading

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Almost Just Friends by Jill Shalvis @jillshalvis @WmMorrowBooks #review #fiction

Overview New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis returns to Wildstone with the touching story of finding your place in the world—and the people who make it home. Piper Manning’s about as tough as they come, she’s had to be. She … Continue reading

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Whispers of War by Julia Kelly @gallerybooks #review #historicalfiction

Overview The start of World War II looms over three friends who struggle to remain loyal as one of them is threatened with internment by the British government, from the author of the “sweeping, stirring” (Kristin Harmel, internationally bestselling author … Continue reading

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Big Lies in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain @D_Chamberlain @StMartinsPress #review #5stars

Overview From New York Times bestselling author Diane Chamberlain comes an irresistible new novel in Big Lies in a Small Town. North Carolina, 2018: Morgan Christopher’s life has been derailed. Taking the fall for a crime she did not commit, she finds herself … Continue reading

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