New Reviews 2026

We Wish You a Messy Christmas by Melody Carlson

Conspiracy by Colleen CobleThis one was filled with just the right amount of tension and mystery to keep you hooked and turning pages.Paradise and Blaek envision a future, when fifteen years of secrets come pouring out. The past catches up with a vengeance.For fifteen years, the mystery of her parents’ death has haunted Paradise. A new threat brings it all to the surface. A dangerous secret threatens everything.The wildlife at the sanctuary exceeds boundaries when Paradise is hunted. --A phenomenal story of second chances filled with suspense and romance!I loved this one it was a brilliant wrap-up of the Sanctuary series.The little animal facts about lemurs were an awesome touch.The narration was phenomenal. The characters were given individual voices and the story was exceptional. 5/5⭐

Conspiracy by Colleen Coble

Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

Where the Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton Harris

Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa JohnsonThis story is about children that were left behind. Hundreds if not thousands of mixed race children were abandoned during WWII.This book intertwines the lives of three people over the span of decades. Ethel Gagthers’ life changes when she longingly follows a group of children in the care of a nun. In the rubble of WWII, Ethel finds purpose as military wife in a place where she feels disconnected.Ozzie Philips, an American soldier signed up, taking a European post in hopes of breaking barriers for Black soldiers. He finds comfort in the company of a German woman.Then there’s Sophia Clark, who chases opportunity at a prestigious school. She discovers secrets that tear her world apart.This was a gripping story. It was so well constructed, I was captivated by the characters from the start. I loved that it brought a piece of history forward – one that I never knew about.I admire it when an author can capture my attention, teach me something, and entertain me with a story. Well done! 5/5⭐I would like to Thank NetGalley for the opportunity to review an ARC of this title. The opinions expressed her are my own.

Willa and the Way Home by Jennifer Moorman

More Than Friends by Denise Hunter

You had me with Salt Water Cowboys and wild ponies!

This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page

The Elsewhere Express by Samantha Sotto Yamboa