I love a great historical fiction novel and this one was definitely that. This story revolves around the Henry family during World War II. Victor “Pug” Henry is a Naval Officer and his sons Warren and Byron are in the Navy as well. The book begins in 1939 and continues(more…)
Karl Strauss Brewing Company | Anaheim, CA
This Valentines Day my husband and I were too busy with life/work/dogs and unable to make any plans for a romantic evening. Instead we decided to have a nice lunch together and celebrate on Sunday (which was better anyway to avoid being crammed in with tons of people on the(more…)
The Little Stranger | Sarah Waters
The tragedies that befall the Ayres family are horrific. Dr. Faraday is called to Hundreds Hall to tend to the family’s maid who is very sick. Prior to this he hadn’t seen the Ayres family home since he was a boy and his mother was part of their staff. After(more…)
Next Year In Havana | Chanel Cleeton
I love a good romance novel and in honor of Valentines Day I wanted to share one of my favorites. I enjoyed everything about this book: the history aspect, the love stories and the desire to know about your family’s past. Marisol Ferrera born and raised in Miami travels to(more…)
Wilson Creek Winery | Temecula, CA
Despite the rain and cold yesterday I decided to go out to Temecula with some friends and I’m sure glad I did! We decided to do some wine tasting and grab a bite to eat at Wilson Creek Winery. We are wine club members and with that membership you get(more…)
The Retreat | Mark Edwards
When Lucas decides he needs some fresh air and new surroundings in order to complete his newest horror novel he books a room at a writers retreat. Upon arriving at the retreat he meets the owner, Julia Marsh, and quickly finds out that she is grieving from the sudden loss(more…)
The Flight Attendant | Chris Bohjalian
Flight attendant Cassie Bowden is one hot mess! Her crazy story begins when she wakes up after a one night stand in a hotel room in Dubai and realizes that her companion has been murdered while she slept. Trying to think through her hangover she is terrified of being accused(more…)