Aila lost her husband and father at sea but Vincent, the pit bull she's taken in, is helping, Sam is an ex Navy Seal who has trauma in his past as well. He's also Muslim, which arouses suspicion and bias. This is as much about confronting prejudice (including against Vincent) as it is about relationships. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A good read.

An abandoned pit bull brings Aila back to life after two years of grieving for her husband and father. They were lost at sea and she can't seem to move on. This is a story of friends who help each other accept themselves for what they are and to lend a helping hand and hug when needed. This is what she gets from old friend and ex-navy seal Sam. A sad, uplifting story of grief and acceptance. Not every life is rosy and fun but people learn to accept who and what they are and work toward their own idea of happiness. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

It could be a nice novel, I like the premise, the idea and the setting, but I don't like how it was done: I don't like the writing and the author' portrayal of characters at all.

This is a beautiful, heart touching story of pets, forgiveness, and second chances. I was so surprised that I fell so much in love with this story. Dog lovers must read!!

I really enjoyed this book. The physical, emotional, and racial tensions were sometimes hard to digest. But the author did a great job of bringing them to your attention. You cared about how each person handled their situation ... and how the town dealt with the tensions and issues.

Aila was such a strong woman and it was painful to see her struggle with her emotional pain. But she was such a wonderful and caring person who didn't see color or race or religion...she simply saw the integrity of the person. Oh, if more people were like her!

Sam's struggles as an ex-Navy Seal was difficult. But I think the book really touched on the emotional as well as the physical issues that face vets. And then you add the fact that he is judged based on his religious beliefs. It just gets a rise out of you that people can be so shallow.

There were some really wonderful moments between the whale rescue to the town gathering around to support Aila to growing friendships and relationships. It was an emotional book but well worth the read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Press for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a new author to me so I was very excited to start this book. The title and cover were very intriguing...I couldn't wait to dive into this book. When I found out there was a dog involved I was completely sold. This book had some romance in it but not too much. I loved reading about Cape Cod. I have fond memories of Cape Cod because of a family vacation when I was a kid. This book took me on an emotional journey but I enjoyed every minute of it.

I love All Phases of the Moon. I could not stop reading this book. I loved it. It is well written. I loved the story. Love, loss, Healing. All done very well. Grab this book, a long cool glass of lemonade and a comfy chair You can thank me later
Thank to tge publisher and net gallery for the opportunity to read and review this book

A lovely gentle read which meanders through the small town of Aila’s youth. Aila is mourning the loss of her husband and father in a boating accident while trying to keep the family business afloat. The town felt real to me and I cared about each character and what they were going through. The story touches on racism and bigotry in a compelling and realistic way. Throw in an adoring rescue pit bull and you get a wonderful escape for a few hours.

This is a slow read that centers on racism of whites . I felt it was difficult to read and racist in its attitudes toward white people. The diversity of the books charcters are lost on the outward hate of whites. Being white I found it terribly offensive. This book can incite hate toward whites and is inflammatory. There is a romance between a cafe owner and a Muslim man but the diversity is lost among the hate.

This is my honest opinion

This novel about the relationships between Aila, a young widow and Sam, an ex-Navy Seal would have been a great novel on its own, but the addition of the relationship with the pit bull she finds herself caring for was an awesome subplot. I really enjoyed this one and will seeking out more of the author's work.

Aila’s father and husband died during a fishing trip two years before. She remains paralyzed in her grief. Sam lost a leg as a Navy Seal. He’s having trouble moving on. A wounded pit bull adopts Aila. Vincent’s acceptance in the town is hampered by his breed’s poor reputation.
A car salesman refused to sell Sam a truck because he’s Muslim. Then he claims Vincent bit him. Sam’s mother raises eyebrows because she wears a hajib. Amid all the hate, Aila and Sam grow close. The town rallies when a hate march is planned.
Despite the somber themes, there’s a lot of humor. My favorite: an elderly woman always insists on the freshest cherry Danishes. The server retorts, “Yes, ma’am, they’re so fresh, I had to smack them.”
An intriguing tale of finding your footing again when all seems lost.

All the Phases of the Moon by Judy Reene Singer - I enjoyed this novel for its lovely descriptions of the area around this small seaside village.  Ms. Singer is very adept at making us see and feel what her characters are experiencing.  Everyone should have a friend as caring as Shay. I don't believe Aila even understood how Shay helped her.  All the phases of the moon is like all the phases or stages these characters went through in life. They find differences in each other that can push you away or bring you together.  Book clubs will like this book. Thanks to Net Galley and Kensington Books.

An absolute favorite beach read for this summer!
It has everything you could want a you sit in your lounge chair on the sandy shore.
A pit- bull whose looking for a loving home, people in a small beach town who care for each other, and a young woman named Aila who has been broken hearted by tragedy she claims is due to the moon. She needs to move forward. The journey to find herself begins, but not without some challenges from people within the town.
You will love this novel!

And All The Phases Of The Moon – Judy Reene Singer

I was fortunate to receive this novel as an Advance Reader Copy, in exchange for an objective review.

Aila Cordeiro is a young widow, living alone on the shores of Cape Cod sound, as she runs her fathers little general store and tries to pick up the pieces of her life. After losing both her husband and father in a storm at sea, along with caring for a mother with Alzheimers who’s now in a home, she finds comfort in the familiar routine of the business, and she measures her life by the steady waxing and waning phases of the moon.

When an injured, emaciated dog starts following her, and eventually finds it’s way into her heart and home - in spite of herself, Aila starts to feel again…then she meets Sam Ahmadi, a Navy war veteran, wrapped up in blankets, sleeping on the pier of her beach. The nephew of a local townswoman, Sam and Aila find a shared comfort and understanding in one another’s painful experiences.

Then, out of the blue, a chance encounter, lead to false accusations surrounding Aila & Sam and those she cares about – pitting neighbors and community against those she loves.

An appealing story about love, loss, healing, secrets, and learning to love again. This book was a sweet surprise for me and had me turning the pages in anticipation of what was coming next. I read it in one sitting and didn’t want it to end!!