The Bookish Ashley

The Senator’s Wife by Liv Constantine is a suspenseful novel that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end. The story revolves around Sloane Chase, a D.C. philanthropist, and her new husband, Senator Whit Montgomery, as they hire a home health aide, Athena Karras, to help Sloane with her lupus and upcoming hip replacement surgery.

The characters are well-developed and the plot is intricately woven, with unexpected twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end. The writing is engaging, with vivid descriptions that transport you to the world of politics and power in D.C.

The author does an excellent job of creating tension and suspense, and I found myself unable to put the book down. The pacing is just right, with a perfect balance of action and character development.

Overall, The Senator’s Wife is a great psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys mystery, suspense, and fast-paced thrillers. 4/5 stars.

Second book I read: Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan is a beautiful, nostalgic, and romantic read that is perfect for the summer. The story follows the journey of Sam, a woman who comes face to face with her first love, Wyatt, after fourteen years. They spent every summer together from age five to seventeen until he broke her heart, and now she is engaged to a perfect doctor, Jack. The novel explores the questions that arise when Sam is back at her family’s Long Island beach house, hearing notes from Wyatt’s guitar floating across the night air, and the memories of their past come flooding back.

The characters in this book are well-developed and relatable, and the author does an excellent job of capturing the essence of a summer romance. The writing is vivid and descriptive, making it easy for readers to visualize the beach setting and the emotions of the characters. The pacing of the story is perfect, with just the right amount of tension and romance to keep the reader engaged.

What I appreciated most about Same Time Next Summer is the way it explores the themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. The story is not just about Sam and Wyatt’s relationship; it’s also about Sam’s journey of self-discovery and her realization that she needs to make a choice. The book is a reminder that sometimes, we have to confront our past to move forward in the present and the future.

Overall, Same Time Next Summer is a delightful and heartwarming read that will make readers laugh, cry, and swoon. The author has done an excellent job of capturing the essence of a summer romance and the emotions that come with it. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a light, enjoyable read that will leave them feeling nostalgic and hopeful.

This book deserves a solid 4.5/5 stars.