I’m always in the mood for a romantic comedy, and when you throw in cooking and fake-dating enemies, I’m eager to jump right in. I purchased the audiobook from Audible for this one even though HQN Books gave me an ebook copy, and I loved the audiobook and listened to it in one day. Chapter […]
I just love a great romantic suspense full of fantastic characters where the danger ramps up throughout the book. Christina Dodd’s POINT LAST SEEN fits that bill and then some. Check out the excerpt below and stick around at the end for my review of this excellent book. two A Morning in February Gothic, California […]
Unreliable narrators and toxic friendships are faves of mine, And Lizzy Barber’s OUT OF HER DEPTH have both in spades. Here’s an excerpt followed by my review of the audiobook. Before you judge me, remember this: a girl died, but it wasn’t my fault. I know that seems like a pathetic confessional. Even more pathetic […]
Viola Shipman’s latest novel, THE EDGE OF SUMMER promises an emotional ride as a woman tries to find the truth about her mysterious late mother. Here’s an excerpt and links below to check out the book. BUTTONHOLE A small cut in the fabric that is bound with small stitching. The hole has to be just […]
I’m back today after a short break for a death in the family and a really badly timed sinus infection on my part to bring you an excerpt for Nadine Matheson’s latest thriller, THE BINDING ROOM. I often enjoy books like this that are written by attorneys since they have a unique perspective to the […]
I love, love, love Maisey Yates. I haven’t read a book of hers yet that I haven’t enjoyed reading. Here’s an excerpt from her latest release, THE LOST AND FOUND GIRL. It was another fantastic book. one Ruby Only two truly remarkable things had ever happened in the small town of Pear Blossom, Oregon. The […]
I have an excerpt from the fabulous Kate Bromley’s new book, HERE FOR THE DRAMA. This romantic comedy looks great for those of us who know what it’s like to have a very demanding boss–and also like fun, witty conversations in our novels. One “I’m here and I have coffee!” After five years as a […]
Historical fiction isn’t something that I read often, but I decided to check out Sasha Alsberg’s BREAKING TIME. Catch an excerpt below followed by my review at the end. Excerpted from BREAKING TIME by Sasha Alsberg, © 2022 by Sasha Alsberg, used with permission from Inkyard Press/HarperCollins. Callum 1568 “Thomas!” Callum yelled as he left […]
If you’ve been a reader here for a while, you know that I love a good suspense-especially when it’s domestic or psychological suspense. Cate Ray has a new novel in this genre, Good Husbands, and I’ve got an excerpt for you to check out. This is definitely on my list to read when I get […]
I’ve got a fantastic book here by Natalie Cana. This looks to be a fun, sexy, romantic book where two people from very different worlds are pushed together by their grandfathers. Here’s an excerpt from A PROPOSAL THEY CAN’T REFUSE. Kamilah Vega stomped up the short entryway and yanked the heavy glass door open with […]
I’m very happy to bring you an excerpt of Susan Mallery’s latest release, THE BOARDWALK BOOKSHOP. Please look out for my review later this week. Chapter One “I thought there’d be more sex.” Bree Larton stared at her seventy-something-year-old customer, not sure how to respond. Bursting out laughing would be inappropriate and Ruth would take […]
Hannah Mary McKinnon writes very entertaining dark and twisted books, and her latest NEVER COMING HOME is more of the same. Check out the excerpt immediately following this and my review down below. 1 SUNDAY The steady noise from the antique French carriage clock on the mantelpiece had somehow amplified itself, a rhythmic tick-tick, tick-tick, […]
I’ve enjoyed Lori Foster’s books, so I hope you enjoy this excerpt from her latest novel, THE HONEYMOON COTTAGE. “Mother, didn’t you plan to go out?” It was nearing noon, and Aurora Belanger had yet to leave. Lilith, her mother’s sister, also lingered in the foyer right outside her office. It was as if they […]
