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📚 Hello Book Friend! I am so excited to be part of the blog tour for this emotionally charged novel: What Unbreakable Looks Like by Kate McLaughlin. This is Kate McLaughlin’s first novel. The writing is superb and pulls at the reader’s heartstrings. Her poignant writing makes you strongly feel for all these dysfunctional characters and you want to root for them to the end of the book. This novel is about a teenage girl who is rescued from human trafficking and her struggle to reintegrate into society and live a normal life. The story does not hide behind the bushes and can be explicit. It is an eye-opener and helped me understand better this dark world and the difficulties these young women or men face after they are rescued. In some way, this reminded me of Go Ask Alice by Beatrice Sparks but with a more positive ending. I appreciated the family and friend support angle provided in this book. This is an emotional and beautiful read. Pick up your copy today. Synopsys:   Lex was ...

Hello book friends! What Unbreakable Looks Like by Kate McLaughlin is coming to your favourite bookstore today. This gritty and ultimately hopeful novel will not disappoint. St. Martin’s Press has invited me to be part of the blog tour for this emotional book. Keep an eye for my post in a few days. My Rating: /5 Thank you, St. Martin's Press for sending me an eARC of this beautiful book. What Unbreakable Looks Like by Kate McLaughlin is now available at your favourite bookstore. #poodles #poodlestagram #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #bookstagram #dogsandbooks #bookishlife #bookishlove #bookstagrammer #book #books #booklover #bookish #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookreviewer #bookcommunity #bibliophile #bookphotography #whatunbreakablelookslike #katemclaughlin #bookpublication #stmartinspress

💁🏼‍♀️ Wishing a Happy Publication Day to this fantastic romance novel. My book review is coming on my blog tour stop on December 13th. You can find the blog tour schedule below. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thank you Thomas Allen and Son for sending me an ARC of this incredible novel. In the Regretting You by Colleen Hoover is now available at your favourite bookstore. Description: From #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Ends with Us comes a poignant novel about family, first love, grief, and betrayal that will touch the hearts of both mothers and daughters. Morgan Grant and her sixteen-year-old daughter, Clara, would like nothing more than to be nothing alike. Morgan is determined to prevent her daughter from making the same mistakes she did. By getting pregnant and married way too young, Morgan put her own dreams on hold. Clara doesn’t want to follow in her mother’s footsteps. Her predictable mother doesn’t have a spontaneous bone in her body. With warring personalities and confl...

Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman My rating: 3 of 5 stars The story was good and well delivered. Most of the characters were far from being likable but that was intended by the author. The story had a noir feeling and I like that. I was not completely surprised by the end and found it a bit anticlimactic. Overall it is an enjoyable read, just don’t expect a spectacular ending. #dogsandbooks #poodles #poodlesofinstagram #furbabies #dogsofinstagram #poodletoday #pawsandbooks #petsandbooks #poodlesandbooks #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #book #books #booklover #bookish #bookdragon #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookaddicted #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #ladyinthelake #lauralippman #bookreview View all my reviews

It’s time for my stop for MY SISTER IS MISSING blog tour! My Sister Is Missing by Julia Barrett is a nail-biting, mind-boggling, and thrilling novel. Ms. Barrett takes her readers on an emotional roller-coaster from page one to the end of the book. This is the story of two sisters, Jess and Steph. Steph has gone missing with her three weeks old baby girl. Steph had a traumatic event in her youth which plummeted her into a deep depression and almost cost her life. In the past few weeks, she has been very emotional and demonstrated signs of post-natal depression. Finding her is a top priority. Jess and Steph’s husband Adam are trying to figure out what might have happened and where Steph has gone. Everyone has secrets, some bigger than others. Secrets eat at you slowly until there is nothing left to keep them hidden anymore. Once they are out, they can be dangerous. They can even make you do things you never thought you were capable to do. This debut novel is a mind-boggling read. ...

This entertaining book is now available at your favourite bookstore, just in time for Valentine's day. One devoted modern girl + a meddlesome, traditional grandmother = a heartwarming multicultural romantic comedy about finding love where you least expect it. MY REVIEW: MY RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 This was such a charming book and a fun read. It opens a window on the world of modern arranged marriages in the Asian community. The story is entertaining, and each character adds colour to the story. I enjoy this book particularly because it takes place in Toronto and the area. I am very familiar with the different locations in the book and it makes it even more relevant to Toronto readers. If you are not from Toronto, you will discover some of the great spots in this beautiful city. This book deals with many subjects such as modern arranged marriages, pleasing family, deception, and repairing damaged relationships. Sonya Lalli provides you with all the right ingredients for a fun and ...

QOTD: How influential are your friends in your life? 🔹Happy publication day to I INVITED HER IN by Adele Parks🔹 My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐/5 My Review: This book is about two women who met while in university. Mel becomes pregnant and does not complete her studies. Abi graduates and moves on to become a talk-show celebrity. Fast forward many years and Abi is reaching out to Mel for help because her marriage is falling apart. Abi has a plan involving Mel's teenager son and must gain her friendship back to succeed. The book was predictable but is still a good read. Thank you @harlequinbooks for this advanced copy of I Invited Her In by Adele Parks. This book is now available at your favourite bookstore. #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #book #books #booklover #bookish #bookreview #bookdragon #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookaddicted #bookishcanadians #iimvitedherin #adeleparks #harlequinbooks #fiction #bookpublicationday

QOTD: Do you have a best friend? How long have you been friends? 🔹Happy publication day to FORGET YOU KNOW ME by Jessica Strawser🔹 My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐/5 My Review: This is the story of two best friends who grow apart and whose relationship comes to a near end after a tragic incident. Liza and Molly have been friends since their teens. Liza moved away to Chicago for work and Molly is dealing with major health and financial issues. One night, as they are skyping, Liza witnesses an intruder in Molly’s home while she is attending to her children. She scares the intruder away, but once she tells her friend about it, Molly is acting like it is no big deal. Liza is worried for her friend and drives all night to Cincinnati to find out while Molly is so aloof. When Liza confronts Molly, she gets a cold reception and eventually a slammed door in her face. This book about their friendship and their separate lives. It was hard to read as there was no real common denominator between the two stories....

QOTD: What do you prefer: a walk on the beach or a walk in the woods? 🔹Happy publication day to WATCHER IN THE WOODS by Kelley Armstrong🔹 My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 My Review: This is the fourth book in the Rockton Series. Detective Casey has not had a chance to rest after solving the last crime in Rockton. She is back in Vancouver to convince her sister, an experienced doctor, to come back with her to help remove a bullet from the back of one of the inhabitants. Rockton is not a common town. Located in the Yukon wilderness, it is a refuge for people who are at risk; a bit like a witness protection program, but not for witnesses. If you have the means and the money, you can hide in Rockton. Rockton does not have a doctor and performing a complex surgery such as removing a bullet requires an expert. April accepts too quickly, but Casey does not have the time to consider why her sister is so eager to come to with her. A US Marshal finds his way to Rockton and claims that he is on the...

QOTD: How do you keep track of all your contacts? Old fashion way in a book or the modern way in your cellphone? HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to THE RED ADDRESS BOOK BY Sofia Lundberg My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 My Review: I am so happy I got to read this spectacular book in the comfort of my living room and not on the commuter train. This striking story about a 96-year-old woman who decides to write short stories about the people listed in her address book as a memento to her great-niece, made me cry like a baby. On her 10th birthday, Doris receives a red address book from her father. Shortly after, her father dies, and her life is set unto a path which will lead her to new countries, new escapades and many heartaches. She will meet extraordinary people and some not so much. As a young woman in Paris, she meets Allan and it is love at first sight. Allan disappears suddenly, and her heart is broken, but it will not be the last time they will be together. This is a heartening story of love, loss, mak...

QOTD: If you do not like a book do you quit reading it or persevere to the end? HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to LOOKER by Laura Sims My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐/5 My Review: This book has such a pretty cover. The story is written in the voice of an unnamed woman who has experienced major traumatic events in her life. After several failed IVFs, her husband walks out and leaves her with his cat. The story takes you on this woman’s ups and downs as she is facing the loneliness of separation, fighting to keep the cat, and seeing her teaching career coming to an end. While all this is happening, you also discover that she is obsessed with a movie star who is living on her street. She is so taken by this actress that she is willing to do what it takes to get close to her. A lot of the dialogue is in her head and paints a pretty insane picture. The story did not grab me, and I decided to give a generous 3 stars only because it was short, and the writing was good. I want to thank Simon and Schuster for the adva...

QOTD: What is your favorite book genre? HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to THE ONLY WOMAN IN THE ROOM by Marie Benedict My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 My Review: This is another outstanding novel based on a real character by Marie Benedict. The Only Woman in the Room is the story of Hedy Kiesler, an Austrian rising star. After a controversial movie debut, she finds find great success in the role of Empress Elizabeth at the theatre. She is quickly noticed by Austrian weapon dealer, Fritz Mandl who pursues her interminably until she accepts to become his wife. Hedy’s life with Fritz is not all rose and eventually escapes to America where she becomes Hedy Lamarr, Hollywood star. Hedy has a secret which is eating at her. In an effort to atone herself, she recruits the help of music composer George Antheil to develop a radio guidance system which would increase the accuracy of torpedoes. How can a movie star and a music composer develop such an advanced technology? Don’t be surprised and read the book. You wil...

QOTD: Which book are you looking forward to reading in 2019? Happy publication day to AN ANONYMOUS GIRL by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 My Review: Jess is about to take a morality questionnaire. She is participating in this study under false pretense, so how will she do on a test that is asking her to be honest, provide her first and instinctive response, and expand on her response thoroughly? She must have done well since Dr. Shields selects her for further testing which will provide her with some financial relief. Jess is soon discovering that Dr. Lydia Shields is more than what meets the eyes and that this expanded experiment is becoming dangerous. There is much at stake and Jess is feeling trapped. How can she end this experiment without hurting those she loves? I want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copy of An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. This nail-biting thriller is now available at your favourite books...