The Wayward Reader

Book reviews

The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan

Publisher: Ballantine Books Publication Date: March 12, 2024 Length: 368 pages I received this book from the publisher for an honest review. Three women from vastly different backgrounds are drawn together by their love of the written word. When the bombing of London began in World War II, these strong women banded together to save […]

I Know It Was You by G.N. Kearney

Publisher: Level Best Books Publication Date: October 31, 2023 Length: 293 pages In Louisville, Lauren is finishing her lunch when she receives a text message from her boyfriend. She opens it and just like that, she is single again. She knows this is the right thing to have happen but being dumped in a text […]

Second Hand Rose by D.E. Fox

Publisher: Blossom Spring Publishing Publication Date: May 17th, 2023 Length: 110 pgs. I received this book from the author for an honest review. Abigail inherits her grandmother’s store, Second Hand Rose. She packs and happily returns to her hometown of Friendship. She is looking forward to the new challenge of running a business. Going home […]

Night Demon by Stephen Wolberius

Publisher: Dark Eye Press Publication Date: May 9, 2023 Length: 403 pages I received this book from the author for an honest review. Lillian’s life had a pattern. She would go to school, come home, help around the house, eat dinner, and sleep. The next day, this would repeat except for the nights she worked […]

A Year in the Life of Leah Brand by Lucinda E. Clarke

Publisher: Umhlanga Books Publication Date: August 12, 2019 Length: 313 pages I received this book from Voracious Readers to review. Leah Brand has been married twice. Her first marriage ended in an accident that killed her husband and two children. Leah survived but lost part of one leg. Starting over was difficult. Employers were hesitant […]

The Red Citadel by M. Lynes

Publisher: Romaunce Books Publication Date: November 1, 2023 Length: 262 pages I was fortunate to receive an advanced reviewer copy from the author. I have had the pleasure of reviewing each of his books in the Isaac Alvarez Mystery series. This is the third book in the Isaac Alvarez Mystery series. Please note that these […]

Another Kind of Devil by N.B. Clarke

Publication Date: June 8, 2023 Publisher: Kindle Length: 283 pages I received this book from the author for an honest review. In Hell, there is a devil that is feeling unsatisfied. Scaramouche is tired of the repetition in his job. Sinners come in, he tosses them into the pit, more sinners come in, repeat. He […]

Another Chance At Happiness by Dani Phoenix

Publisher: Dani Phoenix Publication Date: August 24, 2023 Length: 371 pages After an ugly divorce, Leela is ready to start over. She wants to open a bed and breakfast inn and discovers a property she can envision renovating. She knows that remodeling will need to be done but doesn’t know anyone to help. After some […]

The Other Mistress by Shanora Williams

Publisher: Kensington Publication Date: June 27, 2023 Length: 320 pages I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Prepare to have your mind blown. Adira owns a prosperous lingerie company that she built from the ground up. Her success funds a lavish lifestyle that Adira and her husband, Gabriel, enjoy. […]

Simply Lies by David Baldacci

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Publication Date: April 18, 2023 Length: 432 pages I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Mickey Gibson is a single mother of two, working from home for a private investigation service, ProEye. She tracks down people trying to cheat on their taxes and those attempting […]