Tag Archives: stand-alone novels

“Someone We Know” by Shari Lapena – Book Review @PamelaDormanBks #SomeoneWeKnow #BookReview #DomesticThriller @sharilapena #Edelweiss

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Fictionophile

This is my third time reading the work of Shari Lapena and she never disappoints. This time around we read of a suburban neighborhood in New York’s Hudson Valley. Olivia Sharpe is married to Paul and the mother of sixteen … Continue reading →

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“The Skylark’s Secret” by Fiona Valpy – Book Review

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Fictionophile

Told via two separate timelines, this story relays the story of a mother and daughter. The mother, Flora, was a WREN during WWII. She drove ambulances when her small croft fishing community was commandeered by the Home Fleet as a … Continue reading →

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“Summer At Sandcastle Cottage” by Christina Jones – Book Review

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Fictionophile

Kitty has had a rough run of luck. After a hurtful breakup, the subsequent result is that she has lost her home, her car, and her job. Now, though, she couldn’t be happier. She has found a new home, albeit … Continue reading →

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“Look What You Made Me Do” by Nikki Smith – Book Review

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Fictionophile

This is the story of two sisters who are both adults with children of their own. The sisters have always had a somewhat rocky relationship. This is largely down to the fact that the eldest daughter Caroline was her mother’s … Continue reading →

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“The Woman In The Park” by Teresa Sorkin and Tullan Holmqvist- Book Review

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Fictionophile

Sarah Rock is an emotionally unstable woman in her late thirties. She is married and the mother of two children: Jason aged fourteen, and Darcy, aged twelve. From an upper class background, Sarah lives in a gothic style apartment building … Continue reading →

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“The Choice” by Gillian McAllister – Book Review

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Fictionophile

Joanna Oliva is a happily married thirty year old woman who lives in a basement flat in London. She adores her husband Reuben, and enjoys her job working on one of London’s mobile library buses. She goes out one night … Continue reading →

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“The Searcher” by Tana French – Book Review @VikingBooks #TheSearcher #TanaFrench #BookReview

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Fictionophile

Cal Hooper is a very likable and strong protagonist. Not long divorced from his wife whom he loves, he is still reeling from the failure of his marriage. He is a father to an adult daughter who lives on the … Continue reading →

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“White Oaks” by Jill Hand – Book Review

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Fictionophile

In a Greek Revival plantation mansion in Georgia, Blanton Toombs Trapnell is celebrating his ninetieth birthday. He is an abrasive and ornery old man. His three adult children come home to celebrate with him – all with a view to … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday – “The Twilight Wife” by A.J. Banner – #BookReview #ThrowbackThursday

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Fictionophile

The Throwback Thursday meme was created by Renee over at It’s Book Talk. She made this meme to share some of her old favorites. Although all bookbloggers have an endless TBR pile, we seldom take the time to reflect back … Continue reading →

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“The Woman On The Stairs” by Bernhard Schlink – Book Review

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Fictionophile

One upon a time there was a wealthy man named Peter Gundlach who had a beautiful wife named Irene. He commissioned artist Karl Schwind to paint her portrait. Irene took a liking to the artist and left her husband for … Continue reading →

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“The Bass Rock” by Evie Wyld – Book Review

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Fictionophile

Ruth – Recently married to a widower with two boys. She has just moved into the large house in North Berwick, and is finding herself alone more often than not. Her two stepsons are sent off to boarding school and … Continue reading →

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“Just What Kind of Mother are You?” by Paula Daly – Book Review

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Fictionophile

This novel is told via three voices: Lisa Kallisto – a married mother of three who never has the time she needs for all she wants to do. Harried and often overwhelmed by her busy life and her job in … Continue reading →

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“How the Penguins Saved Veronica” by Hazel Prior – Book Review

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Fictionophile

Eighty-six year old Veronica McCreedy is wealthy, cantankerous, manipulative, stubborn, and very, very, lonely. She lost her parents during the Blitz, and her life since then has been filled with more loss and loneliness. She shies away from getting too … Continue reading →

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“Looking for Leo” by J.A. Baker – Book Review

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Fictionophile

About the book: Lynda – is single and nearing retirement from her job as a school teacher. She lives alone and enjoys her own company. She has lived with regrets and guilt for most of her adult life. Her only … Continue reading →

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“A Measured Thread” by Mary Behan – Book Review

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Fictionophile

Maggie O’Connor is a widow who lives in an 1850s era log cabin in rural Wisconsin. Before retirement, she was a scientist who worked at a university as a professor. Maggie’s neighbors are for the most part helpful and friendly. … Continue reading →

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