When a gleaming luxury sailboat is discovered empty and adrift off the Florida coast, the mystery is not just nautical but also deeply domestic. In her debut novel No One Aboard, Emy McGuire blends the atmospheric tension of a sea thriller with the intimate unraveling of family secrets. What begins as a celebratory voyage for […]
In Julia Song Is Undateable, Susan Lee invites us into the life of a woman who seemingly has it all, except the one thing her Korean family believes truly matters-a husband. She’s the CEO of a successful Korean-American skincare company, smart, successful, and single. When her beloved grandmother reveals a serious health concern and makes […]
Courtney Floyd’s debut novel, Higher Magic, casts a spell that’s equal parts cozy dark academia, biting satire, and heartfelt advocacy. Set in a magical graduate program, the novel follows Dorothe Bartleby, a first-generation student battling anxiety, academic pressure, and a talking skull named Anne who insists on narrating her every detail of Dorothe’s life. In […]
What if your podcast became the bait in a deadly game? In A Killer Motive, Hannah Mary McKinnon delivers a pulse-pounding thriller that blurs the line between justice and obsession. At the heart of the story is Stella Dixon, a true-crime podcaster haunted by the unsolved disappearance of her brother six years earlier. When a […]
Sometimes a book finds you at just the right moment—quietly, gently, like a bus pulling up when you didn’t even realize you were waiting. The Second Chance Bus Stop by Ally Zetterberg is one of those stories. It’s a tender, emotionally layered novel that explores the intersections of memory, identity, and resilience through characters who […]
If you’re in the mood for a romance that brings the giggles before the goosebumps, Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws hits that sweet spot. This charming slow-burn romcom lures you in with its irresistible humor and relatable heartache before letting the sparks fly—quite literally—in the latter half. Check out the excerpt below and my […]
Have you ever wondered what would happen if your ideal—yet wholly fictional—character suddenly stepped into your life? Writing Mr. Right by Alina Khawaja takes that idea and runs with it, blurring the lines between imagination and reality in ways that are both captivating and unsettling. In this excerpt, we see Ziya grappling with the impossible. […]
If you’re in the mood for a fast-paced, twisty mystery that keeps you hooked from start to finish, The Expat Affair is definitely one to pick up. Kimberly Belle delivers an entertaining, suspenseful story that pulls you into a world of secrets, deception, danger, and unexpected surprises. Here’s an excerpt from the book along with […]
Sarah Penner’s The Amalfi Curse whisks you away to the sun-drenched cliffs of Positano, where history, magic, and mystery intertwine beneath the waves. This was a fantastic book to get me back into reading and posting, and I enjoyed every minute I spent with this book. A blend of ocean archaeology, witchcraft in the 1800s, […]
Imagine yourself swept away to the lush landscapes and vibrant spirit of Hawaii, where secrets from the past intertwine with the present in a gripping tale of love, loss, and courage. Welcome to the world of The Maui Effect by Sara Ackerman. As a reader who revels in stories that transport you to another place […]
In the last two years, I brought you Natalie Caña’s first two installments in the Vega Family Love Stories, A PROPOSAL THEY CAN’T REFUSE and A DISH BEST SERVED HOT. Now I’m back with an excerpt from her third installment in the Vega Family Love Stories series called SLEEPING WITH THE FRENEMY. I was so eager […]
This week I listened to the latest book from Brenda Novak, THE BANNED BOOKS CLUB. This book is full of small-town gossip, family loyalty being put to the test, and emotional reckonings. Here’s an excerpt and my review is at the end. “Wait…you’re not still running that book club you started in high school, are […]
Sorority sisters can be friends for life… But in ZETAS TILL WE DIE, the end of their lives comes much sooner than they thought it would. Here’s an excerpt from Amber and Danielle Brown’s latest book, and stick around for my review after. TRANSCRIPT OF JURY TRIAL—DAY 16 Conducted on May 20, 2015 Case: California […]
