BookLoverAmanda

  Christmas at Tolliver's Bookshop by Elle Christopher 4.5 Stars  - rounding up to 5 Y'all, this was seriously the most adorable little Christmas read! So cozy and cute! It had the snowed in trope, and at a BOOKSTORE at that, which I LOVED! It's set in the south, Georgia - also a bonus for this southern Tennessee girl! It has small town charm, lots of good book and bookstore details, no spice or language - and a lot of chemistry between our couple within only 60 some odd pages! I read this on Kindle Unlimited and it was such a cute quick read.  We follow Lila and James, who meet while she is working at the bookstore and they have a very instant connection. I love it wasn't all based on attraction but it was based on common interests, like poetry, reading, helping others during the holidays, etc.  Overall, this is a great quick read to pick up while sitting in front of your tree, drinking coffee, or hot cocoa - and a soft blanket. I loved it! Content: kisses only, cle...

  Murder at Donwell Abbey by Vanessa Kelly 4 Stars Book 2 in the Emma Knightley Mystery Series Read this series if you enjoy: ✨ Regency settings ✨ Jane Austen continuations done right ✨ Cozy mysteries with heart and humor ✨ Smart, observant heroines ✨ Mysteries centered on family secrets  This was another delight to read after Murder in Highbury! Perfect for Austen fans and cozy mystery lovers. The author always captures the wit and spark of Jane Austen in these books while keeping you invested in the whodunit storyline.  Emma and her husband George host a holiday celebration at the Hartfield estate but things get wild when her father announces him and Mrs. Bates are engaged to be married! Emma's lady's maid Prudence Parr is found dead and Emma's instincts tell her something more happened here....once again, her and Mr. Knightley have to figure out what happened.... Overall, I just really enjoy my time in this series. I haven't read Emma myself, but it makes me want...