“The Space Between” by Dete Meserve

Title: The Space Between
Author: Dete Meserve
Publisher:  Lake Union
Year: 2018
Genre(s): mystery, romance
Part of a Series: No

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Why I read it: Once Upon a Book Club selection

Summary: After presenting the biggest discovery of her career to NASA, Sarah returns to find that her husband Ben is missing. The authorities search for him but also suspect him of a murder which may be why he is missing. Sarah has to sort through the jumble of evidence left behind to determine what happened to her husband, if he is innocent – and if their marriage can be saved.

“Circus of Wonders” by Elizabeth Macneal

Title: Circus of Wonders
Author: Elizabeth Macneal
Publisher:  Atria
Year: 2022
Genre(s): historical fiction
Part of a Series: No

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Why I read it: Once Upon a Book Club selection

Summary: In the Victorian era, circuses filled with oddities and “freaks” are all the rage. Jasper Jupiter runs one such circus with the help of his brother, Toby. When Nellie is sold to him by her father, Jasper transforms her into a star. Nellie’s fame soon grows and Jasper feels he’s on the verge of achieving his greatest dreams. But when Nellie’s star starts to eclipse his own and his own brother starts to fall for her, will Jasper’s ego be their downfall?

“Wildland” by Rebecca Hodge

Title: Wildland
Author: Rebecca Hodge
Publisher:  Crooked Lane
Year: 2020
Genre(s): contemporary
Part of a Series: No

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Why I read it: Once Upon a Book Club pick.

Summary: After receiving life-changing news, Kat retreats to a mountain retreat she once visited with her late husband as she considers her decision. Her daughter, Sara, gives her mother a rescue dog to take care of and Kat also befriends her closest neighbors – military and security contractor Malcom and his son Nirav and IT professional Scott and his daughter Lily. They also rescue a puppy as well and Kat gives him a home. But the area has been experiencing a severe drought and a electrical storm soon puts them all in danger. Will Kat manage to rescue the children, the dogs and more importantly, herself?