Author Archives: fredreeca

Unknown's avatar

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.

The Snowbirds by Christina Clancy #bookreview #smpinfluencers @stmartinspress

Overview The Last Thing He Told Me meets Fleishman Is in Trouble in this page-turning story of a couple who flee winter in the Midwest for Palm Springs, where they find their relationship at a crossroads. Kim and Grant are at a turning … Continue reading

Posted in Reviews | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff #audiobookreview #historicalfiction @harlequinbooks

Overview A fast-paced and vibrant wartime tale of holding on to love against the odds and learning to fight for the truth.”­–Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Daughter A Parisian department store, a mysterious necklace and a woman’s quest … Continue reading

Posted in Audible books, Reviews | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Junie by Erin Crosby Eckstine #bookreview #historicalfiction @randomhouse

Overview A young girl must face a life-altering decision after awakening her sister’s ghost, navigating truths about love, friendship, and power as the Civil War looms. “The richly textured prose quickly pulled me into [Junie’s] treacherous yet magical world.”—Charmaine Wilkerson, New … Continue reading

Posted in Reviews, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The Ghosts of Rome by Joseph O’Connor @dreamscapeaudio @europaeditions #historicalfiction #audiobook #bookreview

Overview In the final months of World War II, a clandestine group known as The Choir successfully smuggles thousands of escapees out of Nazi-occupied Rome via a secret route known as the Escape Line. When an unidentified airman falls wounded … Continue reading

Posted in Audible books | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

The Sun’s Shadow by Sejal Badani #bookreview @LUAuthors

Overview From the bestselling author of The Storyteller’s Secret comes an unflinching exploration of betrayal, forgiveness, and the healing power of a second chance. Celine’s life is spiraling out of control. She’s in danger of losing the beloved equestrian farm that was … Continue reading

Posted in Reviews | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

Head Cases by John McMahon @minotaurbooks @macmillanaudio #bookreview #audiobook

Overview Head Cases follows an enigmatic group of FBI agents as they hunt down a murderer seeking his own justice in this electrifying—and commercial—series debut. FBI Agent Gardner Camden is an analytical genius with an affinity for puzzles. He also has … Continue reading

Posted in Audible books, Reviews | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova @gallerybooks #bookreview

Overview  A breathless, riveting novel about a young woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder who rejects the stability and approval found in a traditionally “normal” life for a career in stand-up comedy. Maddy Banks is just like any other stressed-out freshman at … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

The Girls of the Glimmer Factory by Jennifer Coburn #bookreview #historicalfiction @sourcebooks @suzyapbooktours

Overview A gripping, powerful read. A valuable lesson for our own times.” —Heather Morris, New York Times bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz From the author of Cradles of the Reich comes a poignant and inspiring tale for fans of The Forest of Vanishing Starsand The … Continue reading

Posted in Reviews | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

The Dark Hours by Amy Jordan #bookreview @harlequinbooks

Overview This suspenseful story will appeal to readers of contemporary police procedurals like Tana French’s Dublin Murder series and Jane Harper’s Aaron Falk series.” —Jane Harper, Booklist Her worst nightmare just returned—but this time she’s ready 1994: When Gardas Julia Harte … Continue reading

Posted in Reviews | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

She Doesn’t Have A Clue by Jenny Elder Moke @macmillanaudio @minotaurbooks #bookreview #minotaurinfluencers

Overview With a colorful cast of characters and a cellar full of wine, anything can happen—from murder to a second chance at love—in Jenny Elder Moke’s half mystery, half romance adult debut set at a lavish destination wedding. A high-end … Continue reading

Posted in Audible books, Reviews | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment