Two Dogs and a Book

In the Dark by Loreth Anne White My rating: 4 of 5 stars Loreth Anne White delivers a thriller set in Northern British Columbia. A hit and run, a child’s death, a mother’s nightmare. Nine strangers are asked to come and visit a new Wilderness Health Spa Resort and bid for different contracts that will be available. One gets sick and cannot join the group. The other eight fly to this remote place but upon landing they discover that what was promised to them is not there. There is no resort, only a log cabin. A storm is coming and they cannot return to the mainland. They will have to stay in the cabin until the storm passes. A poem is discovered in the cabin and warns that “Nine Little Liars thought they’d escaped” and that only one could survive. It is no coincidence that they have been brought together. They are linked to one another and everyone has secrets they don’t want to surface. How far are people willing to go to protect their secrets? Sergeant Mason Deniaud is new to ...

Wherever She Goes by Kelley Armstrong My rating: 5 of 5 stars I gave this book 5-❤️ just because it is another fantastic thriller by Kelley Armstrong. Have I told you that Ms. Armstrong is one of my top five favourite authors? Well, now you know…. She does not disappoint. Wherever She Goes is a stand-alone book and it is packed with action and surprising moments. I love how the story is going one way and, when you least expect it, it does a one-eighty on you. Aubrey has worked very hard for her past to remain in the past. Soon after her marriage falls apart and trying to get her life in order to get primary custody of her daughter, she witnesses the kidnapping of a young boy. No one believes her and thinks that she is an attention seeker. But Aubrey’s past can help her prove that the kidnapping really happened and that she is not making things up. Her skills lead her to discover many secrets and eventually puts her own family at risk. She is faced with the dilemma to find the ...

Thank you Rockstar Book Tours & Publicity for including me in this awesome book tour and for sending me an eCopy of this exciting book. Glow Girl by M. Weidenbenner is now available at your favourite bookstore. Don't forget to go visit Fire and Ice  tomorrow and  two points of interest on Friday to see their book tour posts. 💌 My Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️/5 ✏️ My Review: When she was a child, Willow discovered that she can heal animals. Her adoptive parents make her promise never to use these abilities. Now as a teenager, Willow is faced with the decision to openly be a Droit or continue to hide even if she could lose someone she loves. Trae is new at her school and she is instantly attracted to him. He is also a Droit. Will Willow find the courage to be who she is intended to be, or will she choose to hide? This book gave me the same vibes as Twilight by Stephenie Meyer or Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick. Although there are elements already explored in other serie...

The House of Brides by Jane Cockram My rating: 5 of 5 stars On her death bed, Miranda’s mother made her promise that she would be an extraordinary person. Miranda has had wonderful success with social media but after the launch of her health app, the world comes crashing down. Miranda has never met her mother’s family and they have been a bit of a mystery. When a letter comes from her cousin asking for help, Miranda cannot resist and heads for England. She accepts a nanny position for the family and promises herself to reveal who she is when the time is right. But is there really a right time? Her aunt suddenly is missing, and no one seems worried about it. Miranda feels that there are too many secrets in this family, and she is having difficulty to know who to trust. Where is Daphne, and is she coming? If not, what has happened to her? I looooooove this book! It has a fantastic plot; splendid characters and the writing is superb. I recommend it. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you Harper Colli...

Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin My rating: 3 of 5 stars Murder in paradise! While on a family vacation on the island of Saint X, Alison makes the wrong kind of friends. On her last night on the island, she fails to return to the hotel. Her body is found a few days later. Who killed Alison and why? This book has a good storyline and I like the way the author told the story from different perspectives. The characters were believable and well developed. I found the story was dragging a bit. The book was a mix of mystery/thriller and family drama. The back and forth between the two sisters’ narratives showed how both were similar in their dysfunctionalities. From the first to the last chapter, the author will keep you guessing who the murderer is. Well done! 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you Celadon Books for sending me an ARC of this excellent book. Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin will be available at your favourite bookstore on February 18, 2020. #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #...

The Secret Orphan by Glynis Peters My rating: 2 of 5 stars I am a huge fan of historical novels. I love it when a book starts in the present and than transports you to the past to reveal the full story. Unfortunately, The Secret Orphan by Glynis Peters was disappointing. The story had many too many loose ends and the characters were unrealistic. Events happened without knowing why and how. I also had a hard time to believe that Elenore would be such a wonderful, patient, and forgiving person after the misery her father and brothers put her through. Yet she was such a positive person, and nothing seemed to phase her. This book had enough material to write three completely different books. I believe this is the reason why the plot was diluted and failed short. The biggest disappointment was that the author did not loop the story back to the present to conclude the story. It felt incomplete. #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #dogsandbooks #bo...

The Confession Club by Elizabeth Berg My rating: 4 of 5 stars Elizabeth Berg is one of my favourite authors. I like that her writing makes you feel like you are part of the story and that the characters are your friends or neighbours. All her books are heartwarming. They are funny and moving. The Confession Club is no exception. It is the story of a group of mature women who meet once a week and take a turn to confess misdeeds they have done in the past or recently. The beauty of this group is that there is no judgment and you leave the meeting feeling better as everyone wishes you “Go in Peace”. Maddy Harris is back in Mason with her daughter. She is taking a break from her husband and New York. She is not sure that she is able to love Matthew the way he deserves to be. Iris Winter meets a very nice homeless man and falls head over heels for him. But John has a dark past and is homeless after all. Maddy and Iris both join the Confession Club and find the support th...

Mercy Road by Ann Howard Creel My rating: 4 of 5 stars After the loss of her father to a house fire, and facing imminent financial ruin, Arlene accepts a position of ambulance driver with the AWH in France. As part of her employment, Arlene must never put herself in a compromising position which could bring shame to the AWH. The money she will make, if she stays to the end of the war, will be enough to rebuild their home and continue her father’s Thoroughbred stud service with her younger brother Luc. Being an ambulance driver in war-torn France is not an easy job and can lead to an emotional impediment. Although she is witnessing the horror of the war, Arlene works without rest to bring as many injured to the makeshift hospitals. Some make it, some don’t. While in France, she attracts the attention of Captain Felix Brohammer. Captain Brohammer is not all he appears to be, and Arlene does all she can to dissuade him while trying to prove that he is not an honest man. Arlene re...

Twenty-one Truths About Love by Matthew Dicks My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book was so entertaining, fun, and original. It is completely written in lists. Dan Mayrock has a list compulsion. This book follows Dan’s life events through his daily lists. At first, I thought it would be confusing, and it was not the case. The lists are moving you along the story and Dan’s unusual and often very funny thinking. I had several chuckles while reading. I finished it in one day because I just needed to know what happened at this end. It is witty, enjoyable, and humorous… a literary gem. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you St. Martin’s Press for sending me an ARC of this special novel. Twenty-One Truths About Love by Matthew Dicks will be available at your favourite bookstore on November 19, 2019. #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #book #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadi...

Raven Lane by Amber Cowie My rating: 3 of 5 stars Ummmm!?!? This is not what I expected it was going to be. They listed this book as a mystery/thriller, and it is more a domestic drama, in my opinion. Although it was not what I expected, it was still a well-written story about deception, lust, and obsession. You must be someone special to live on Raven Lane. The neighbours are close friends and, like with any close friends, lines are often crossed. Benedict is backing out of his driveway on his way to get more wine. He did not see his neighbour Torn passing behind the car on his bike; now Torn is dead. This is a dramatic event and, as in all good drama, the truth comes out. Not everyone is innocent. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you Lake Union Publishing and Amazon Publishing for sending me a final copy of this good book. Raven Lane by Amber Cowie will be available at your favourite bookstore on November 12, 2019. #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookst...

Empire of Wild by Cherie Dimaline My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book totally surprised me. I could not put it down. The writing is superb, and the story is wild. I was amazed by some elements of the story and how they are part of my upbringing. The story takes place near Georgian Bay and Lake Huron which is only a few hours away from where I live now. But growing up in the province of Québec, I heard the same legends and that was so surprising. I guess the Rogarou can be found a bit everywhere in Canada. This is a fantastic story of courage, determination, and love. If you like stories where legends become true, this one is for you. And if you don’t, this one is still for you because it is a really good book!!! #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #book #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibl...