What I’m Reading (and Loving) This Month

I miss summer reading lists.  To be honest I sort of always make one for myself.  When my kids were young we’d all read together off their summer lists which I loved. I would discover so many fun new titles that I’d missed.  

Bookworm that I am, of course I had to read all the books on the list. At times it was harder than others. When I was growing up we lived in the "country" so couldn't get a library card. But my mom would take us to the library in Auburndale and we could read all afternoon. It was great!

Such good memories.

This summer I’m mixing romance along with some nonfiction and my favorite summer titles.  This week I finished Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey.  Have you read her books?

Oh my they are so spicy and sexy but it’s really her quirky characters and the emotional punch that she packs into every book that keeps me coming back to her for more. I’ve already downloaded the sequel book.

I have to confess the first book I read of hers was Window Dressing. It's a Christmas story and in first person if that's your preferred POV for books.

I'm hooked on Tessa Bailey!

Next on my list was Digging Dr. Jones by Olivia Jackson.  This book! If you love Indiana Jones, The Mummy and Romancing The Stone they I can highly recommend this one.  The writing is fun and engaging. It’s written in first person—controversial opinion but I don’t always like first person—but this book rocked.  

Seriously I had so much fun reading this book that I read way past my bed time. I liked the sibling dynamic between Adriana and William. Having grown up very close with my sisters that really resonated with me.

This was a really fun read and perfect for summer time!

I have Riding High up next by my good friend Joss Wood.  I love all of Joss’s books,  she always delivers characters that are fun and quirky. I always find myself laughing when reading her books, but she also delivers the sensuality I want in a romance and a strong emotional element that satisfies every time!

I haven't read many books set in the world of Polo riding but I can't wait to dive into it. Also having heard Joss describe some of the scenes as she was writing them--we do writing sprints together every day--I'm dying to see how they turned out!

I also love this cover makes me want to grab a glass of Pimm's and head out to my hammock to read!

What’s on your summer reading list?