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Spotlight of A Satchel of Richards by Lee Taylor

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A SATCHEL OF RICHARDS

LEE TAYLOR

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ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POST IS COURTESY OF EMILY KEOUGH OF MINDBUCK MEDIA BOOK PUBLICITY.

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Novelist Bridget Stanton’s life needs a massive rewrite. Between the mortgage on her first home, and the cost of feeding her horse-sized dog—she’ll never be able to quit her day job.  Until it quits her.

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January 20, 2026

Periwink Press

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PRAISE FOR A SATCHEL OF RICHARDS:

"An engaging lust-to-love comedy of errors with two charming leads." —Kirkus Reviews

"Compulsively readable romance. [P]layfulness dot her breezy-and, in a handful of scenes, genuinely sexy-prose... A Satchel of Richards may poke light fun at the romance genre, but it fulfills its requirements with infectious gusto." —Publishers Weekly Booklife

"Impressively original, deftly crafted, and a fun read from cover to cover, A Satchel of Richards by Lee Taylor is a perfect pick for the legions of Rom-Com fans who like their characters memorable and their plot lines presented with many an unexpected twist and turn." —Midwest Book Review

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ABOUT A SATCHEL OF RICHARDS:

Suspended for teaching A Wrinkle in Time, her childhood favorite, she is desperate for a book advance. So she throws herself at the mercy, literally, of her brand new, witty, suave, unflappably charming agent, who has reluctantly inherited her.

His advice: skip the Lit Fic and write steamy romance instead. Has he met her? Actually, no. But Bridget knows nothing about passionate sex. Ever ready with advice, he proposes a solution: research—she needs to get herself a satchel of Richards.

Enter Josh, a wildly successful romance cover model with Hollywood screenwriting dreams. His vivid descriptions have helped numerous authors navigate their spiciest scenes, but Bridget, it seems, needs a more hands-on approach.

As their "research" heats up, she offers him credit on the book—a big break that could help launch his wished-for career. But her publisher balks. The God of Abs cannot share the byline.

Now, Bridget must choose: do it their way and save her way of life or risk it all for a real life love story.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Lee Taylor lives and writes in one of the most bewitching forests in the Appalachians.

She can be found most mornings before daybreak in her "Yome Sweet Yome" (think "yurt" but so much better), loving all the tropes, particularly the ones she turns on their heads.

When not writing or hiking, Lee travels the country for a day job she loves and is always on the lookout for an indie bookstore. 

And if the store is romance only, all the better.

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Spotlight of The Lies We Trade by Kristine Delano

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THE LIES WE TRADE

KRISTINE DELANO

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ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POST IS COURTESY OF KATELYNN DREYER | PUBLICIST | KAYE PUBLICITY AND THE AUTHOR'S WEBSITE.

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Perfect for fans of Lisa Scottoline, Laura Dave, Dani Pettrey, and Colleen Coble, The Lies We Trade delivers high-stakes tension, sharp writing, and a twist-filled ride through the emotionally charged world of women navigating power, pressure, and the hidden cost of ambition.

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January 20, 2026

Tyndale

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ABOUT THE LIES WE TRADE:

What happens when a woman who seemingly has it all—prestige, power, and a picture-perfect home life—discovers the truth might be her biggest liability?

A taut, emotionally charged thriller about a top portfolio manager whose life starts unraveling just as she hits the peak of her career. Her marriage is strained, her daughter is acting out, and her trusted colleague Betsey has gone rogue—leaving behind a cryptic message and a thumb drive that threatens to blow everything apart.

What begins as a personal crisis quickly escalates into something far more sinister. As Meredith races to uncover what Betsey really wants, she starts to wonder: is she being blackmailed—or warned?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

A former Wall Street executive, Kristine brings insider authenticity to this gripping, clean domestic suspense novel. 

She's also the host of the We Talk Careers podcast and a mentor for women in business and leadership.

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Book Blogger Hop - 1/30/2026

                                   

Question of the Week:

Do you struggle to start a new read after finishing a truly amazing one? (submitted by Elizabeth @ Silver's Reviews)

My Answer:

I keep thinking about the last book I read, but I'm going to say it isn't a struggle but more of will this book compare.  😍

Make It Out Alive by Allison Brennan

Over a period of time, three missing newlywed couples who all stayed at the same hotel were found brutally beaten and dead 

Why that hotel and why those couples?

The police team arrived for the investigation after the third couple disappeared, arrested an employee, put him in custody, but then two of the team members who posed as a newlywed couple to set a trap disappeared.

What is going on?  This employee has to have an accomplice to throw the police off since he was in custody.

We meet the killer and his accomplice and learn about their lives before all of this happened.  They liked to play deadly games and are very unlikable, evil, sneaky, and revengeful.

Oh you will despise them as they continue to foil the police as they always have done and carry out their evil deeds.

You won’t be able to put the book down. 5/5

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book.  All opinions are my own.

The Fair Weather Friend by Jessie Garcia

We meet Faith the most popular weather forecaster in Detroit.

Faith is so popular she has a fan club and also a stalker. 

We learn about Faith's childhood and college years where she had a bad childhood and stole and lied during her college years.

One night Faith doesn't show up after her dinner break to do the forecast.  Where could she be?  Faith is always reliable.

She is found strangled in her car the next morning. So many people could be the murderer. 

Faith was popular with the public, but there were jealous co-workers, friends old and new who didn't trust her,  and a sister who wasn't reliable and who had a big hold over Faith.

Her death brings out some secrets never known to anyone.

THE FAIR WEATHER FRIEND has many characters to  keep straight a s well as remembering their connection to Faith.

Just who is the murderer?  

So many possibilities, but oh wait until you see the twist.  

An enjoyable read which was a cozy mystery for me.  5/5

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book.  All opinions are my own.

Spotlight of A Great Act of Love by Heather Rose

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A GREAT ACT OF LOVE

HEATHER ROSE

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ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POST IS COURTESY OF AN E-MAIL FROM ANNA SKRABACZ | ASSOCIATE MARKETING DIRECTOR | SUMMIT BOOKS AND SIMON AND SCHUSTER'S WEB PAGE.

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A young woman with a mysterious past searches for her father—who has committed an unspeakable crime—in a novel set among the champagne vines of 19th century Australia. 

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January 27, 2026

Summit Books

Simon & Schuster

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PRAISE FOR A GREAT ACT OF LOVE:

“Rose writes in a simple but elegant style, crafting empathetic characters that guarantee reader engagement….An absorbing rumination on family, happiness, and love.”—Booklist

“Earnestly researched…absorbing…[a] deep dive into Tasmanian history.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Sumptuous....This is a treat for historical fiction fans.” —Publishers Weekly

“Like a fine vintage of champagne, this novel is complex, layered, and delicious. The intoxicating mix of family drama, historical details, and strong female characters makes this the perfect pairing for book clubs.” —Kate MacIntosh, author of The Champagne Letters

“Rippling with rich, textural prose, A Great Act of Love thrums with secrets which reverberate through generations and across continents. It is a sensuous, captivating story of love and adventure, of new horizons, sweeping from the deepest corners of the world to the wildest territories of the heart.” —Lucy Steeds, bestselling author of the Women’s Prize longlisted The Artist

"Cracks along with a masterly gusto." —The Age

"This novel is exquisite." —Goodreading

"Don’t be fooled. Heather Rose is not a writer; she is a magician. Her magic power? Being able to transport readers back in time to faraway lands." —Australian Women's Weekly

"While A Great Act of Love is, in one sense, an intimate story about a daughter searching for her father, it also expands outward – to the French Revolution, global commerce routes, the slave trade, and the violence of the British Empire." —Sydney Morning Herald

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ABOUT A GREAT ACT OF LOVE:

Van Diemen’s Land, 1839. A young woman of means arrives in Hobart, Australia, with a boy in her care. 

Leasing an old cottage next to an abandoned vineyard, Caroline Douglas must navigate an insular colony of exiles and opportunists and invent a new life on this island of extreme seasons and wild beauty.

But Caroline is carrying a secret of such magnitude that it has led her to cross the world. It will take all she is made of to bring it into the light.

A Great Act of Love is a spellbinding story that soars from the French Revolution to London and New York on an epic voyage to Tasmania.

Here is a story of a family with champagne in their blood, and an enterprising woman determined to rewrite their legacy.

The lives of Caroline, her father, and the residents of the island will collide in devastating and profound ways.

Immensely beautiful with unforgettable characters, this heartrending family saga chronicles a father and daughter’s journey back to each other and captures the enduring power of familial love.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

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Heather Rose is an award-winning and bestselling Australian author.

Her novels have won numerous prizes including the Stella Prize, the Christina Stead Prize, the Margaret Scott Prize and the ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year.

Her work has been published internationally and translated into numerous languages.

She lives in Tasmania.

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