Book Club Reporter Book Reviews

E & J – African-American-Contemporary-Fiction-Novel-Author-Michael-Angelo-Williams Book Review by Laura Jay, Book Club Reporter"I wholeheartedly recommend Michael's book: E&J. Michael's common sense approach is refreshing and brings an important message to the Black youth of America". - Laura JaySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

Resilient Transition - Inspirational Self Help Combating Stress and Anxiety - written by author: Sa'eed Mustafa.Book Club Reporter websiteSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

Ocean State Y/A Thriller Novel - Book Review by Book Club Reporter: Laura JayOcean State is a Y/A Thriller Novel written by author, Stewart O'Nan.Visit Book Club Reporter.comVisit Book Club Reporter Podcast Website to Listen to more book review by Laura JayWant to buy Laura Jay a cup of coffee?  Buy Me a CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

The Locked Door Thriller Novel - Book Club Reporter Book Review by Laura JayThe Locked Door written by author Freida McFaddenSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead - Women's Contemporary MysteryFiction Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

The Bodyguard - Women's Contemporary Fiction Book ReviewAuthor: Katherine Center - Podcaster: Laura Jay, Book Club Reporter*I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.: commission earned: The Bodyguard - Author: Katherine CenterSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

The Girl Who Loved Cayo Bradley - Western Historical Romance - Book ReviewSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

Book Club Reporter, Laura Jay book review of the Political Assistant - Election Year - a Women's Contemporary Fiction Novel written by author, Nancy O'Brien. The Political Assistant is an engaging story every woman should read. The sheer energy of this story quickly drew me in.Read book reviews by Laura Jay at:  BookClubReporter.com*I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/hz/signup?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1454291293420&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=ljezp-20&linkId=e3c9b4ec21a83ab98256331ace706c7dSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

The New Wife – Mystery Thriller Novel – Book ReviewThe New Wife is a mystery thriller novel written by Sue Watson.  Listen to Laura Jay's book review of the New Wife.*I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.*The New Wife by author, Sue Watson. Buy book link:   https://amzn.to/3rnmkb0Buy Me A Coffee: Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

Why She Left - Thriller Suspense Novel - Book Review by Laura Jay, Book Club Reporter. Why She Left -  author is Leah Mercer.  Why She Left drew me in right from the beginning. I thoroughly enjoyed this unique mystery-thriller! I look forward to reading more from the author, Leah Mercer.I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.Commissions Earned: https://amzn.to/3cxieVdSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

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Heard It In A Love Song Book Club Reporter Book Review podcast episode. This is Season 3 - Episode 16Heard It In A Love Song is a women's fiction and contemporary romance novel, written by author, Tracey Garvis  Graves.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

I Am Not Who You Think I Am - Mystery Thriller Book ReviewListen to Book Club Reporter, Laura Jay's Book Review of Eric Rickstad's stellar Mystery Thriller novel: I Am Not Who You Think I Am.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

Spotlight On Author Series - Rebecca Hodge - Wildland and Over the FallsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

Wildland is a women's contemporary fiction novel and a thriller story as well. Wildland is the amazing debut novel written by author, Rebecca Hodge.https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=E6W5UQDVCRV5JSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

Over the Falls Book Review - Book Club Reporter- Over the Falls - Mystery-Suspense Novel - Written By Author, Rebecca HodgeFollow/Visit Laura Jay, Book Club Reporter: BookClubReporter.comTwitterInstagram FacebookSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

Housewife Chronicles II - Book ReviewBook Club Reporter, Laura Jay, book review of Housewife Chronicles IIHousewife Chronicles II - written by author: Jennifer Snowwomen's fictionmurder mystery novelSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

Book Club Reporter - Spotlight on Author: Jennifer SnowToday's episode is part of my Spotlight on Author Series. And today the spotlight is on author, Jennifer Snow.Jennifer writes sweet romances and women's fiction. In this podcast episode, Jennifer Snow tells readers a little about herself and that she also writes thriller novels under the pseudonym: J.M. Winchester.Jennifer's much anticipated book two of her Housewife Chronicles series is due to be published in August 2021.Now would be a great time to get your copy of Housewife Chronicles I, and pre-order Housewife Chronicles II.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

Listen to Book Club Reporter Book Review of The Santa Suit - Holiday Fiction - Author: Mary Kay AndrewsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

Laura Jay of BookClubRporter and BookPraises - Book Review Alex Michaelides Thriller Novel.https://bookclubreporter.comhttps://bookpraises.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

Laura Jay’s Book Club Reporter and Book Praises Book Review of:Contemporary Romance Novel - A Lot Like Love A Lot Like Love - Author: Jennifer SnowA Lot Like Love, is Book One of the new Blue Moon Bay book series. Book 2 of the series is set to be available in October 2021.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

Action-Thriller Novel - A Caller’s Game by Author J.D. Barker - Book Review by Laura Jay.Listen to my book review of this amazing action-thriller novel from author, J.D. Barker. A Caller’s Game is fun, irreverent, clever, addictive and wicked smart!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

Book Club Reporter Spotlight on Author Series - Melinda Leigh Hello gentle readers. Welcome to Book Club Reporter Book Reviews Podcast. I’m your host and Book Club Reporter, Laura Jay.While this is season 3, episode 5 of my book review podcast, today’s episode is also the first episode of my new Spotlight on Author Series. And before we get started be sure to read all my book reviews, book news, book club reading lists and more at bookclubreporter.com and now you can find additional book reviews by me on BookPraises.com. That is the sister podcast website for BookClubReporter.com. So, bookclubreporter.com and bookpraises.com.And you can follow me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. Just take a look at the show notes for this podcast for all the info and links.Okay, today I am so happy to turn the very first Book Club Reporter Podcast Spotlight on Author: Melinda Leigh.Melinda is a number one Amazon Charts, and a number one Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Ms. Leigh has sold over a whopping ten million books. And she is still writing more as I speak. Thank you so much for joining me today for this Spotlight on author episode. I really appreciate you stopping by and listening to my feelings about the books I read, and about the authors I love.I hope you have enjoyed this book review podcast episode and my book club reporter podcast show. And if you did, feel free to buy me a cup of coffee. Just click the Buy Me a Coffee link in the show notes of this podcast episode. Thanks in advance for your kindness. You are very much appreciated. Thanks again for listening, see you next time.”Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

Steamy Romance Novel - Crossroads - Book Review by Book Club ReporterLove and Betrayals Book Series: Beginning - Book 1Betrayed - Book 2Crossroads - Book Three Though connected, each book can be read as a standalone.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahonReviewed by Laura Jay at BookPraises.com:"This poignant ethereal story is nothing less than an outstanding literary masterpiece! As I slowly approached the close of the epilogue, I felt shivers all over my body.” -Laura Jay, BookClubReporter.com and BookPraises.comPublisher’s Book Description From the New York Times bestselling author of The Invited and The Winter People comes a chilling new novel about a woman who returns to the old family home after her sister mysteriously drowns in its swimming pool…but she’s not the pool’s only victim...Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

Moments Like This Romance Book ReviewMoments Like This is a Clean and Modern Romance Story written by Anna Gomez in Collaboration with Kristoffer Polaha. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

Provoked To Kill Book Review by Book Club Reporter, Laura Jay.Provoked To Kill - written by Judy BuchSuspensefulCaptivatingMurder Mystery NovelDid you enjoy this book review? Click the link below to buy Laura Jay a cup of coffee. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

Unfaithful - Psychological Thriller Novel Book Club Reporter Book ReviewHere is Book Club Reporter, Laura Jay’s book review of: Unfaithful, a psychological thriller, contemporary fiction novel written by Natalie Barelli.“Psychological thriller fans will undoubtedly relish this faced-paced story. “ - Laura Jay, Book Club Reporterhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJayBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

The Silent Wife: The Will Trent Series Book 10. Author: Karen Slaughter"I was quickly drawn into the Silent Wife. And even though I have not read the earlier books in this series, I was mesmerized by this crime thriller. I am now a Karin Slaughter fan and can’t wait to read more of her novels.” - Laura Jay, Book Club ReporterExcerpt - Publisher Book Description:Atlanta, Georgia. Present day. A young woman is brutally attacked and left for dead. The police investigate but the trail goes cold. Buy Laura Jay a CoffeeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LauraJay)

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Be My Reason - Contemporary Christian Romance Christian Romance Be My Reason is an enjoyable Romance Novel written by author, Brooklyn Taylor. Publisher’s Book Summary of Be My Reason by Brook Taylor Wyatt Galloway has a lot of things going for him in his life, but a woman is not one of them. He is focused on his career as a sheriff, setting his goals high for promotion. He has zero intention of falling in love with a woman, that is until he meets Breigh. Sweetness and beauty are not something he normally falls for, but she has him weak in the knees despite his resistance.Having had her heart broken, Breigh has sworn off men and wants to concentrate on being happy. Career driven and busy, she doesn’t bother with a social life and has given up finding the fairy tale that she’d hoped for. Until … she is in the right place at the wrong time. Wyatt and Breigh are two people wanting love but insistent on not looking for it until they meet each other. Will either of them let it in? Is it worth fighting for when someone tries to take it away?Can a person you fall for truly be the REASON or just a season?Read my book reviews here: BookClubReporter.comFollow me on TwitterBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to Book Club Reporter Book Reviews Podcast. I’m your host and Book Club Reporter, Laura Jay. This is Season 2, Episode 27 - I may have indicated Episode “26" in my recording, but it is actually Season 2, Episode 27.In today’s Book Review I will talk about Housewife Chronicles by Jennifer Snow. I will also take a look back at All The Lovely Pieces written by J.M. Winchester, which is a pseudonym for Jennifer Snow.Housewife Chronicles is a dark comedy with a hint of mystery and a focus on unlikely female friendships.Visit me on BookClubReporter.com for lots and lots more book reviews!Follow me on TwitterBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

John DeBoer has written an intelligent and compelling spy thriller. Deep Cover is an absorbing and action-packed story. DeBoer makes the reader think. Deep Cover is an exceptional thought-provoking read. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In today’s Book Review I will talk about: Book 2 of Melinda Leigh’s Bree Taggert detective book series. Book 1 is Cross Her Heart I love the Bree Taggert book series because the characters are so real and life-like. Author Melinda Leigh is a master of characterization.Visit me and see all my book reviews at BookClubReporter.comIf you are looking for the link for the Buzzsprout offer mentioned in my podcast, look to the right-hand side of this screen. Then click the Offer for more information.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Betrayed Book Two - Love and Betrayals Romance SeriesEarlier this year I podcasted my book review of a first book in a series, brought to us by author, Nora Edington. Beginning is the title of Book 1 in the Betrayals Romance Series. Now… after reading both books in this series, I can tell you Book 2: Betrayed, can stand just fine on its own, meaning you don’t actually have to read Book 1 to enjoy the story in Book 2. However, if you haven’t picked up a copy of Book 1: Beginning, I suggest you get both books now. Because, honestly, why would you want to miss out on any of the sensual desire and arousing fun found in the “Beginning?” Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed the story of studious Jenny and successful businessman Ray. The beguiling and passionate relationship between the beautiful and chaste young woman, and the skillful and fascinating older man is simply irresistible! Oh… and I should mention that Jenny is over the age of consent. And if you’re reading these two books, you should be too. Okay, now for my thoughts about Book 2. In Betrayed, the author fills us in a little about what occurred in Book 1. And this is accomplished by occasionally taking a look back at the past, and bringing the reader up-to-date with the characters in their current situations. I have been anxiously awaiting Book 2, and Betrayed did not disappoint me. Just as in Book 1, the author expertly paces this scintillating romance and presents readers with believable and passionate characters. Based on the title: Betrayed (and all that word implies), I fully expected to see the relationships formed in Beginnings to be tried and tested. So what happens next in Book 2? You’ll have to read Betrayed to find out… And if you are like me…you may find y yourself looking forward to a Book 3 in this series. Oh…But wait! … Will there be a Book 3? I’ll be sure to keep a look out and let you know if there is a Book 3 on the horizon. Believe it or not, while I was recording this book review podcast episode, the author told me that, YES, there will be a Book 3 in this Love and Betrayals Romance Series! YAY! Oh I want to be sure to mention the following disclosure provided by the author:“This book was published two years ago as the “Betrayed Love” under the name of R. James. Since then, the story was completely rewritten and re-edited. If you already read this book, I thank you and hope you have enjoyed it.” -Nora EdingtonBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Thriller Novel Pretty Things written by author Janelle BrownAuthor, Janelle Brown has penned an intricate story that kept me on the edge!Pretty Things is an engrossing page-turner novel for me! Normally, I choose an audiobook version of a novel so I can listen and fall asleep. I usually set the sleep timer on fifteen or thirty minutes. How did that work out for me with Pretty Things? Quite frankly, it did not work out at all. On the contrary, Pretty Things kept me awake! Visit Book Club ReporterGet the Book: Pretty Little ThingsAd-Commission Earned:I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

A Fatal Fiction Fun Cozy Mystery is a fun murder mystery! I found the main character, Mikki, to be quite engaging. Mikki is a retired school teacher who lives with her Calico cat, that she calls Calpurnia. Mikki spends much of her free time editing books. Mikki loves a good mystery, so when someone in town is murdered, she is on the case. Mikki is entirely serious about solving the mystery of who committed the murder of Greg Onslow. I found myself chuckling over Mikki’s plans and schemes. However, it’s how Mikki physically carries out her plans that is both dangerous, yet hilarious in some ways! A Fatal Fiction is exactly what it should be, an entertaining and fun cozy mystery. Yes, please forgive us cozy mystery fans. We just can’t help loving a witty story with a murder wrapped up inside. Now if only Columbo could have carried off some of the physical feats Mikki accomplished in her quest to figure out who killed Greg Onslow. And that is exactly what I’m not going to tell you, who killed Greg Onslow. You’ll have to read the book to find that out! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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The Night Swim is an engaging mystery thriller, written by author, Megan Goldin. I particularly loved the podcast aspect of the story. Since I podcast my book reviews, I was thrilled to read about how, The Night Swim author, Megan Goldin, handled the main character/true-crime podcaster, Rachel Krall. Rachel is dedicated to making her fairly new podcast a success.Thanks so much for listening! To read lots more book reviews, or to get the book, visit me at BookClubReporter.comIf you're looking for the Buzzsprout link to create your own podcast, just keep scrolling down in this episode description, until you see the link. :). Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Shocking Tell-All Instant New York Times Bestseller!~Nothing General About It How Love And Lithium Saved My LifeNothing General About It - How Love (And Lithium) Saved Me On And Off General Hospital written by daytime TV General Hospital star, Maurice Benard. Maurice is a wildly popular daytime star of General Hospital. He portrays the character of Sonny Corinthos, who suffers from manic-depression.Emmy Winning General Hospital star Maurice Benard has written a shocking tell-all Instant New York Times Bestseller!In his emotional account of his life, Maurice Benard, offers intelligent insight into the struggles that come with mental illness. In this poignant memoir, Nothing General About It How Love (And Lithium) Saved Me On And Off General Hospital, Maurice brings not just honesty, but the cold hard facts about living with bi-polar disorder. And to his credit, Maurice also provides useful, if not, critical mental illness facts and contact information for those who may be struggling.Mr. Benard also stars in the movie: The Ghost and the Whale, which I believe is available for streaming. The Ghost and the Whale, is a powerful story in which Maurice portrays the main character, who suffers from bi-polar disorder and whose life is in utter disarray. However, as it turns out in real life, Maurice has lived his own personal life battling bi-polar disorder. Note from Laura Jay:Buy the Book & Get the Audiobook Too...Here's why:I can tell you from my own personal experience, listening to Maurice tell his story in his own relaxed voice is amazing! You will feel as though he is speaking to the listener as a friend. All of his emotions are there. Maurice recounts his heartfelt reactions to life events, including several deaths of loved ones and friends. However, Maurice also cheerfully shares some funny and entertaining stories of his life. As you listen, you will hear the tone of his emotional and heart-felt feelings.” Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Astounding Debut Novel! Alone In The Light is brilliant story-telling at its best! Benjamin Bass has written an astounding debut novel. Alone In The Light is much more than a book...it's a deeply moving, personal experience from which you must recover. Benjamin Bass brings to his readers, complex characters of depth. I believe Alone In The Light has the magnificent potential (and dare I say, the power) to bring the characters, as well as the readers, “together in the light!” The story of Alone In The Light is told from the perspective of characters, Josh Carpenter and Mary Fischer. Josh is affectionately referred to by the men in his National Guard unit as, “Big Sarge.” Mary is also in the military and meets Josh in Indiana. Everything is pretty much copesetic. Then Josh’s unit, and Mary, are moved from Indiana and stationed in Camp Wolf, Kuwait. Let's not minimize the strong message in Alone in the Light. Our VA has failed our military veterans for decades. If our veterans don’t deserve our help, then who does? For Lots More Book Reviews Visit Laura Jay at: BookClubReporter.comVisit Laura Jay on Twitter*Wishing for your own Podcast? That's Awesome! Click the BuzzSprout link below to get started for free!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Beginning is a beautifully well-written story. And it has the potential to affect readers emotionally. The characters have strengths and weaknesses with which many readers may identify. In Nora Edington’s novel, Beginning, we learn Jenny was sheltered by her parents. Now she is a lovely nineteen year old woman. Jenny is an intelligent young woman. At nineteen years old she is diligently studying to take exams for medical school. Yes, Jenny possesses both beauty and brains! Yet, other than one boy who she does not like, Jenny has virtually no experience with boys, never mind men. But Jenny’s friend, Leah, has invited Jenny to spend the summer with her at a lakeside cottage. Out by the lake, Leah and Jenny meet two handsome brothers, Gary and Ray. Gary is a bit rough around the edges, which makes him a pretty good match for Leah. Ray, however, becomes instantly taken by the sweet and lovely Jenny. When Jenny meets Ray, her life as she knows it begins to change. The shadow of naivety begins to disappear as a stunning array of light begins an awakening. This older man, Ray, is not only gorgeous, smart, and successful. He is smitten with Jenny. He quickly recognizes her inexperience. Ray begins to woo Jenny. Jenny is receptive to Ray's advances. The characters in Beginning are well-drawn and engaging. At times you may dislike Gary, but then he may redeem himself by letting his guard down and allowing us to see another, better side of him. Edington provides us with just the right amount of conflict/resolution/conflict to keep this story moving and on track. Edington skillfully paces the progression of Jenny’s carnal education with Ray. While the author has developed Ray as a sexy hunk of man, we get to see who he really is through his growing love for Jenny. I thoroughly enjoyed Beginning. For the full book review and/or to buy the book: Click hereFor Lots More Book Reviews Visit Laura Jay at: BookClubReporter.comVisit Laura Jay on Twitter*Wishing for your own Podcast? That's Awesome! Click the BuzzSprout link below to get started for free!*

Looking for a fun little romance, you just got lucky! In this chick-lit short story, Lucky Suit by Lauren Blakely, twenty-something Kristen Leonard, doesn't have a significant man in her life right now. Kristen has had the misfortune of agreeing blind dates arranged for her by her grandmother. Needless to say, none of the dates turned out to be winners.Kristen is a confident and intelligent woman. Math is Kristen's strong suit. At night, she enjoys peering at the stars and constellations through her telescope. Kristen lives in a condo next door to her grandmother, who's still looking marvelous in her skinny jeans! While they have a great relationship, Kristen is not interested in any more setup dates arranged by Grandma. But not so fast! Grandma still has a few tricks up her sleeve.Lucky Suit, began as an Audible Original Only short story. But now Lucky Suit is Book One of Lauren Blakely's Sexy Suits Book Series, and in addition to audio book, Lucky Suit is now also available in Kindle, paperback, and audio CD. Lucky Suit is a quick, fun romance read. The relationship between Kristen and her grandmother is refreshing. But now Kristen has to sort out her feelings between Mack and Cameron. And that might turn out to be a bit tricky indeed. For the full book review and/or to buy the book: Click hereFor Lots More Book Reviews Visit Laura Jay at: BookClubReporter.comVisit Laura Jay on Twitter*Wishing for your own Podcast? That's Awesome! Click the BuzzSprout link below to get started for free!*Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

My Way To You - Creek Canyon Book 1 - Author: Catherine BybeeBook Club Reporter - Book Review My Way To You is the spectacular beginning of a new book series by Catherine Bybee, Creek Canyon, Book 1. This book is a women’s fiction novel about college age, Parker Sinclair. A devastating wildfire wreaks ruin upon her family’s land. And the passing of their parents, has left Parker to take on the responsibility of raising her younger siblings. My Way To You is a fascinating novel highlighting the inner strength of a young woman who leaves college in order to raise her younger siblings and manage her parents’ property. This is also the captivating story of a young woman’s inner strength, in the face of seemingly unsurmountable obstacles, to accomplish more than she ever dreamed. To paraphrase from the publisher’s description: “The last thing Parker needs is a mudslide destroying everything she has worked so hard to maintain.” Parker has her work set out for her. As the reader, we are gripped by Parker’s admirable determination to succeed. But soon we are dismayed Parker’s obstinacy might be her undoing, as she is steadfast in her ways. Colin Hudson, the public works supervisor, tries diligently to lend a hand to Parker. Yet, she is distrustful and doesn’t make it easy for Parker to help her. My Way To You is an absorbing story of a young woman’s determination to succeed. However, the story of Parker also brings something important to the forefront. There are times when accepting help from others, may be the wrong thing to do. However, sometimes it is the only right thing to do. And knowing the difference is essential, if not crucial. I highly recommend My Way to You as a fabulous women’s fiction novel. I am greatly looking forward to the next book in this series.For the full book review and/or to buy the book: Click hereFor Lots More Book Reviews Visit Laura Jay at: BookClubReporter.comVisit Laura Jay on Twitter*Wishing for your own Podcast? That's Awesome! Click the BuzzSprout link below to get started for free!*Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

The Grace Year - Author Kim Liggett - Book Review PodcastThe Grace Year - YA Fiction Novel. Kim Liggett has written a completely absorbing young adult, YA fiction novel with an amazing feminist story! I was completely absorbed by The Grace Year, which is set to become a film.For Lots More Book Reviews Visit Laura Jay at: BookClubReporter.comVisit Laura Jay on TwitterTo read the full book review of The Grace Year: Click Here*Wishing for your own Podcast? That's Awesome! Click the BuzzSprout link below to get started for free!*Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

One Little Secret Book ReviewOne Little Secret is a murder mystery thriller novel of suspense and reminiscent of the popular Peyton Place series from way back when. Susan decides to invite her new neighbors to join her and her husband, Nadal for a short summer getaway in the Hamptons. Susan is hopeful that she and Nadal will become closer friends with the two couples joining them at the beach house. Unfortunately, Susan’s balloon will land pretty quickly when one of the women in the group is found murdered.For Lots More Book Reviews Visit Laura Jay at: BookClubReporter.comVisit Laura Jay on TwitterTo read the full book review of One Little Secret: Click Here*Wishing for your own Podcast? That's Awesome! Click the BuzzSprout link below to get started for free!*Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Book Club Reporter, Laura Jay, Special Message to Listeners/ReadersHello fellow readers. Thank you so much for listening to my book review podcast. Today I began a book review of Cate Holahan's book, One Little Secret. But then, I guess the spirit hit me and instead this podcast episode is a special message from me to you all. Not to worry, my book review podcast episode 13 - One Little Secret has been published.-Laura Jay

Murder She Wrote - Murder In RedThis is my first ever reading of a Murder She Wrote novel. While I am life-long fan of Angela Lansbury’s film career, I have only watched a couple of Murder She Wrote tv episodes. I very much enjoyed those Murder She Wrote tv episodes. However, I wasn’t sure, without the delightful Angela Lansbury performing on my tv screen, how reading this book would pan out. But as it turned out, just like a great Murder She Wrote tv series episode, I very much enjoyed Murder She Wrote, Murder In Red. Jon Land’s writing in Murder In Red, brought Jessica Fletcher and all the other characters to life for me in living color. I can’t tell you how many times I smiled while reading, as I felt like I could literally feel the character of Jessica Fletcher, coming to life…and to me, she looked just like Angela Lansbury. The dialogue for Jessica and the rest of the cast of characters was written so expertly by Jon Land, I felt as though I was watching a great Murder She Wrote tv movie. For Lots More Book Reviews Visit Laura Jay at: BookClubReporter.comVisit Laura Jay on TwitterTo read the full book review of Murder She Wrote - Murder in Red: Click Here*Wishing for your own Podcast? That's Awesome! Click the BuzzSprout link below to get started for free!*Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

The Accidental Bestseller by Wendy WaxThe Accidental Bestseller by Wendy Wax is a women's fiction novel. The story provides us with an inside view of the lives and careers of four women writers. Wendy Wax touches on the seriousness of how authors must sacrifice and work hard to succeed in the highly competitive book publishing arena. However, regardless of the seriousness of the subject matter, The Accidental Bestseller turned out to be a nice summer read for me. The Accidental Bestseller is about four women writers who met some years ago at a writer's conference. Each woman is from a different part of the country, and their lifestyles are diverse as well. Regardless of their differences, these four women, Kendall, Tanya, Mallory and Faye became fast friends and have remained so over the years.Wendy Wax captures the real-life struggles experienced by many aspiring writers. The Accidental Bestseller storyline revolves mostly around the life of Kendall Aims. While Kendall has enjoyed a fairly successful writing career, she is now struggling with a bad case of writer's block. And as if that isn’t enough to make any writer miserable, Kendall's marriage is sinking fast! And she fears her writing career is going down with the ship. I really enjoyed The Accidental bestseller. First and foremost, it is a story of women supporting women. And that in itself makes this a timely story of how a group of diverse women, each acting according to their own belief system can change the life of another woman. In the case of the Accidental Bestseller, I believe the actions of the four friends changed all their lives for the better. However, they each learned a hard lesson from the experience. Let’s face it, by its very definition, sacrifice is not easy.If you are curious of what Kendall, Tanya, Mallory and Faye actually did together. And if you want to know how it all turned out, I suggest you read The Accidental Bestseller by Wendy Wax.For Lots More Book Reviews Visit Laura Jay at: BookClubReporter.comVisit Laura Jay on TwitterTo read the full book review of The Accidental Best Seller: Click Here*Wishing for your own Podcast? That's Awesome! Click the BuzzSprout link below to get started for free!*Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Lying Next to Me by Gregg Olsen – Book Review Suspense mystery thriller, Lying Next to Me, is a page turner right from the start! Anxious to figure out what happened to Sophie, a woman with a husband and a three-year old daughter, I rock 'n rolled right through this book. Author Gregg Olsen opens his novel, Lying Next to Me, with a short, but interesting and foreboding, tale of the female giant Pacific octopus. I actually read the octopus tale twice to try to figure out why I needed to know about this octopus. Adam and his wife, Sophie, were spending Memorial Day weekend in a cabin by the beach. Sophie was relaxing alone on the beach while Adam and their little girl, Aubrey, were out on the water crabbing from a row boat. All was tranquil and calm until Adam heard Sophie screaming. Adam looked toward the shore to see a man dragging Sophie across the sandy beach as he and Aubrey watched helplessly from the row boat. Only one elderly man, with failing eyesight, saw what happened to Adam’s wife. Sophie was kidnapped in broad daylight. She was taken right out in the open on the beach where her husband and daughter had watched helplessly from the row boat. The local law enforcement arrived on the scene, but there wasn’t much to go on. Detective Montrose and his female partner, Lee, began working the kidnapping case. We learn that Adam and Lee had actually known each in the past. Adam had been a buddy of Lee’s older brother when they were all kids growing up in the same small town. Lee felt a strong desire to solve Sophie’s case. She was driven because of her connection to Adam, and she had another reason as well. When I reached the end of Lying Next to Me, I went back and re-read the part about the giant octopus. This time, I only had to read about that scary octopus one time. Now, it all made sense. This is my third Gregg Olsen mystery thriller book and it did not disappoint. Lying Next to Me provided plenty of twists and turns to keep the momentum of the story moving forward at a quick pace. If you've read other Gregg Olsen books, you'll love Lying Next to Me. If this is your first Gregg Olsen book, you'll love Lying Next to Me.*Wishing for your own Podcast? That's Awesome! Click the BuzzSprout link below to get started for free!*For Lots More Book Reviews Visit Laura Jay at: BookClubReporter.comVisit Laura Jay on TwitterTo read the full book review of Lying Next To Me: Click HereDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

The Giver Of Stars - Historical Women’s Fiction written by Jojo Moyes The Giver Of Stars - Book Club Reporter Book ReviewHistorical women's fiction lives inside the pages of this marvelous book written by the talented and outstanding author, Jojo Moyes. I suppose many well-read women will find it hard to believe, but this is my first Jojo Moyes read. However, those same women will find it quite easy to relate to me when I say, “As soon as I finished reading this story, I quickly picked up all of the books in Moyes’ Me Before You trilogy.” I feel as though I have come way late to the Jojo Moyes readers party. All I can say for myself is, better late than never! I thoroughly enjoyed Moyes’ story based on the Kentucky pack-horse librarians. And if you are also a Jojo Moyes fan, you may be surprised at how different this book is from other books by Moyes. Don’t get me wrong, The Giver of Stars is an outstanding piece of literature. I have learned that Moyes has an exceptional talent for writing women characters of depth. She depicts women in all their glory, and in all their misery as well. This author boldly brings us intelligent and marvelously strong women. In the Giver of Stars, Moyes presents us with a wide array of women from various levels of education and intelligence, as well as women who are rich, poor, savvy, innocent, backward, sweet, forward-thinking, different, and downright tough. And by golly, the packhorse librarians make it their mission to bring books to those who have no access to literature. I really loved it when the packhorse women, were told by men, that Sophia, who is black, was not allowed to "use" the library. The women quickly replied that Sophia, was not "using" the library, on the contrary, she was "working" in the library. But just because these women are determined to do good by women less fortunate, doesn’t mean that they look down on those same women. For me, The Giver of Stars is a story about watching a sisterhood of women come together to grow and flourish. And an old saying comes to mind, “If I could, I would give you the stars.” In the Giver of Stars, the growing sisterhood of women are determined to be “the givers of hope, love, friendship, strength, and courage, along with the tools to make a difference for all women. What a glorious and marvelous book Jojo Moyes has written. She is surely a Giver of Stars! Note: As soon as I finished reading this story, I quickly made it the next book club selection for my women's book club. And how much they loved it, was no surprise to me! I highly recommend this book for women's book clubs.*Wishing for your own Podcast? That's Awesome! Click the BuzzSprout link to get started for free!*For Lots More Book Reviews Visit Laura Jay at: BookClubReporter.comVisit Laura Jay on TwitterTo read the full book review of The Giver Of Stars: Click HereBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.