The Book Nerd Doctor

"Seabreeze Inn" by Jan Moran is a heartwarming novel that takes readers on a captivating journey to a coastal town filled with secrets, second chances, and the power of friendship. Moran's evocative storytelling and well-developed characters make for an engaging tale that explores love, loss, and the beauty of new beginnings. The story is set in Seabreeze, a charming coastal town in California, and follows the life of Ivey Cortez, a widowed mother trying to rebuild her life and restore her family's historic inn. As she embarks on the renovation project, Ivey encounters a diverse set of characters, including an artist with a haunted past, a handsome lawyer, and an eccentric older woman with a hidden agenda. Moran's writing is a strength. She creates vivid settings that transport readers to the heart of Seabreeze, capturing the essence of the coastal town and infusing every scene with the salty air, crashing waves, and the gentle rhythm of life by the sea. The detai...

Wow was not expecting that ending! This book pulls you in from the very beginning and keeps you in a psychological suspense until the very last page. My first read of Jeneva Rose and it definitely won’t be my last. I just found out this is being made into a movie and I can’t wait to see it. If you are a lawyer, I’m sure you will be skeptical but I thoroughly enjoyed it. So many twists and turns, I’m sure you will love it! 

If you’re looking for a good read where you don’t need to think too much, except maybe to daydream about your own cross-country adventure, this novel is an excellent choice. #westwithgiraffes #bookstagram #instabook #bookphotography #bookporn #igbooks  #ilovereading #bookhaul #bookhoarder #bookaddiction #bookstoread #whattoread #fortheloveofbooks #bookblogging #bookpics #weekendreads #bookrecs #booknerdproblems #bookpictures #bookstagram #amreading #booksbooksbooks #instablog #booknerds #bookphotos #bibliophile #africa #giraffes #sandiego 

I’m really disciplined in my personal and business life but there are some great reminders in this book. ⤵️⤵️⤵️ 10 Things This Book Will Teach You Learn how to…  Build a system for getting 1% better every day. Break your bad habits and stick to good ones. Avoid the common mistakes most people make when changing habits. Overcome a lack of motivation and willpower. Develop a stronger identity and believe in yourself. Make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy). Design your environment to make success easier. Make tiny, easy changes that deliver big results. Get back on track when you get off course. And most importantly, how to put these ideas into practice in real life. @jamesclear  #atomichabits #jamesclear #selfhelp #discipline #motivation #nonfiction #bookstagram #decemberreads 

  This book was everything and more! All the tears, all the feels. It was love at first sight when Tembi met professional chef, Saro, on a street in Florence. There was just one problem: Saro’s traditional Sicilian family did not approve of him marrying a black American woman, an actress no less. However, the couple, heartbroken but undeterred, forges on. They build a happy life in Los Angeles, with fulfilling careers, deep friendships and the love of their lives: a baby girl they adopt at birth. Eventually, they reconcile with Saro’s family just as he faces a formidable cancer that will consume all their dreams. From Scratch  chronicles three summers Tembi spends in Sicily with her daughter, Zoela, as she begins to piece together a life without her husband in his tiny hometown hamlet of farmers. Where once Tembi was estranged from Saro’s family and his origins, now she finds solace and nourishment—literally and spiritually—at her mother in law’s table. In the Sicilian country...

The Family Upstairs is a compulsively readable psychological thriller that features multiple storylines, three POV’s, an unreliable narrator, a sociopath, several mysteries, many murders, a crazy cult, a sick obsession, and much more! Needless to say, there’s a whole lot going on. My take... Wonderful book. Great writing. The story is told from three points of view in alternating chapters. David the antagonist is developed and revealed slowly and turns more heinous with each chapter. Henry, the son is my favorite character. Jewel does a fantastic job developing his character and putting in layer after layer of motivation for what ultimately happens. The book starts out smoldering and doesn’t really shift into high gear until page 150, then it really takes off. I couldn't put it down and highly recommend it. Get your copy today!