#bookreview The Janes by B.M. Hardin

Synopsis:

Don’t doubt them. Don’t doubt anything about them; especially the Blonde One.”Unlike most, Jane had the perfect life. She was happy, content, and the perfect wife. Her marriage was solid, but they were missing one thing; a house and children, which led them to S.J. Lane.But who knew that because of one bad decision, everything, her whole life would change.In a community, were everyone has the same name. Where lies and truth, are one in the same…Who can you trust? What do you believe?What if the giver, is only giving to receive?Jane’s life gets turned upside down. And only THE JANES has the power to turn it all around.But little did she know that she was apart of one big game. And the biggest question of all was…which Jane was pulling the strings?Through secrets and pain, Jane learns the hard way, that not all problems, have an easy fix.Sometimes A JANE has to be thrown in the mix

Review:

2.5 ⭐⭐

I have to be very honest, I didn’t care for this story. I see where the author was trying to do with the MC named Jane and having the neighbors named Jane as well. But as the story went on I felt highly bored. For starters it can be a little confusing with the name “Jane” being mentioned a lot and trying to pay attention to who’s who that’s speaking. 

Also towards the middle it was very clear how the story would end, it was very predictable. I felt this story had a lot of potential but I honestly didn’t like how this story was set up. I wasn’t the biggest fan of the writing and just the over all story. I had this book on my TBR for a while and finally took the time now to read it but I was actually let down. But over all it was okay. If you want a quick read that’s predictable maybe you could check this story out.

#bookreview The Prada Plan By Ashley Antoinette

I decided to start the The Prada Plan Series by Ashley Antoinette. This series ties into two other series the author has out so I finally had the chance to read it. Please check out audio of my podcast sharing my thoughts on the first book of this series.

Ep. 3 What’s the Tea? Book Review The Sun Knows Her Name by Courtney Thornton #podcast

Here is my review of The Sun Knows Her name by Courtney Thornton. Please take a listen to episode 3 down below. Also What’s the Tea Book Reviews and Writing podcast is available on platforms. Thank you 😊

Synopsis

Ryen Miller has spent her life mastering control of her ambition, her image, and the careful distance between who she is and what the world expects her to be. At the height of her corporate ascent, that control beings to fracture when a trusted mentor’s attention turns unsettling, forcing her to choose between the life she’s built and the peace she no longer recognizes.

Returning home offers no refuge.
What waits instead is the weight of what has been left unsaid,

Family histories surfacing, loyalties blurring, and a past that presses closer than she’s prepared for. As buried truths emerge, Ryen is drawn into a reckoning that destabilizes her sense of self and exposes a lineage shaped as much by silence as by survival.
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Rating

4⭐⭐⭐⭐

Link to buy

The Sun Knows Her Name – Amazon

#bookreview Surprise…Swipe Right by Rhonda M. Lawson #cozy #lovestory

Synopsis

Miss Loretta is a proud, stylish widow who’s more into gumbo and spending time with her family than getting back on the dating scene. But when her daughter Liza, determined to see her mother happy, secretly signs her up for a dating app to find her a New Year’s Eve date, more than just sparks fly. Caught off guard but curious, Loretta soon finds herself sorting through awkward messages, unexpected suitors, and one man who just might be worth the risk. Set in the heart of modern-day New Orleans, Surprise¿ Swipe Right is a warm holiday romantic comedy that celebrates second chances, family ties, and learning that finding love doesn’t have an expiration date!

Review

Surprise… Swipe Right by Rhonda M. Lawson is such a sweet and uplifting story about love showing up when you least expect it. I really enjoyed following Miss Loretta  a strong, stylish widow who’s perfectly content with her life until her daughter signs her up for a dating app. Watching Loretta step outside her comfort zone was funny, tender, and surprisingly relatable. The story captures that feeling of hesitation we all have when life pushes us into something new, but it does it with warmth, humor, and so much heart.

What I really enjoyed  was how the author  reminds us that love doesn’t have an expiration date. The New Orleans setting adds charm and soul, and the family dynamic makes the whole thing feel real. It’s a quick read, but it leaves you smiling and believing that second chances are always possible no matter your age. If you’re looking for something light, heartfelt, and full of good vibes, Surprise… Swipe Right is the perfect cozy pick-me-up.

Rating

5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Link to purchase

Amazon