Book Review The Paris Understudy by Aurelie Thiele

The Paris Understudy by Aurelie Thiele

In 1938 Paris, legendary Opera singer Madeleine Moreau is a household name, but knows her years on stage are limited. While judging a competition for a spot in the conservatory, one up-and-coming singer, Yvonne Chevallier stands out among the rest. Not wanting to be passed by in her singing career, Madeleine denies Yvonne the top… Continue reading The Paris Understudy by Aurelie Thiele

Book Review Barely Even Friends Mae Bennett

Barely Even Friends by Mae Bennett

Bellamy Price and her father Maurice have built a reputation for themselves by restoring historic homes to their full glory. Their next project – restoring the famed Kellington Estate – could cement them as the top restoration company in the area. And with Maurice recovering from an illness, Bellamy is in charge. She’s hoping that by pulling this off, she’ll make a name for herself and secure her dream job. But when she arrives at the mansion to get started, she encounters Oliver Killington, heir to the estate and business, and current resident of the mansion. A brooding recluse with a tragic past, Oliver is not happy about the months-long renovation project and refuses to cooperate. But once Bellamy and Oliver get to know each other’s situation, they decide to work together. Then sparks begin to fly, and soon they’ll have to decide if there’s room for love in their plans for the future. Barely Even Friends by Mae Bennett is an adorable reimagining of a Disney classic in which the couple must let their walls down to let love in.   Read more