Sarah Morgan is one of the few writers where you feel immersed in the story from page one, as if you know the city and the people intimately from the start. Here’s an excerpt from her latest release, BEACH HOUSE SUMMER, and my review follows. one ASHLEY She slid into his car, hoping this wasn’t […]
I enjoyed Seraphina Nova Glass’s novel, SUCH A GOOD WIFE, so I was excited to read her latest domestic suspense, ON A QUIET STREET. Here’s an excerpt and stick around to the end to check out my review. ONE Paige Paige stands, watering her marigolds in the front yard and marvels at how ugly they […]
Helena Hunting’s new release in the Spark House series is When Sparks Fly, featuring sister London this time. The first installment focused on eldest sister Avery, and now it’s time for the artistic and reluctant business owner London’s time to shine. Avery, London Spark, and their other sister Harley run Spark House, a boutique inn/special […]
Getting back to suspense, thrillers, and mysteries, I read Tee O’Fallon’s TOUGH JUSTICE. Firmly a romantic suspense featuring an ER doctor and a DEA agent as they deal with a deadly new drug mixture causing overdoses in their area in Colorado, I devoured this book in one day. Throw in not one, not two, […]
Happy Friday! I’ve enjoyed RaeAnne Thayne’s work for a while now, and I had a lot of fun listening to the audiobook for her latest release, Summer at the Cape. Here’s an excerpt for you to whet your appetite, and stick around at the end for my review. 2 VIOLET WILD, FRENZIED BARKING RANG […]
Happy Friday! Changing gears from mystery, suspense, and murder, I have Ashley Winstead’s romantic comedy FOOL ME ONCE. Here’s an excerpt and check out my review of the audiobook below. Chapter 3 Grace under Fire The Texas State Capitol has always reminded me of Daedalus’s labyrinth, large and elaborate and winding. It could be because […]
Review and Excerpt of Heather Graham’s CRIMSON SUMMER by Harlequin MIRA on Bewitched Bookworms
Murder, mystery, mayhem, lies, and deceit–I look for all those things in a particular kind of book. Annie Ward’s THE LYING CLUB has all of this and more. Here’s an excerpt and stick around afterward for my review. Prologue THE NECKTIE OF her ex was still clasped in her hand when Natalie woke. Her head […]
My absolute favorite crime/mystery series is back, and I enjoyed every second that I got to spend with Darcy Walker. In 5 Pounds of Pressure, Darcy has found herself on leave from the Los Angeles Police Department so she can recover from the bullet wounds that a pimp put into her at the end of […]
I’m very happy to bring you an excerpt and review of Susan Mallery’s latest release, THE SUMMER GETAWAY. I’ve yet to read a book by this author that didn’t grab hold of me, and this book was no exception. ONE “I’m going to sleep with Dimitri.” Robyn Caldwell picked up her glass of white wine […]
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve read a young adult novel, but the book description for Brenna Ehrlich’s KILLING TIME sounded right up my alley. Here’s an excerpt and stick around afterward for my review. CHAPTER TWO Natalie didn’t ask her mom if she wanted to come to Lynn Halsey’s memorial, which was just […]
Turning away from suspense, thrillers, and mysteries, I read Tawna Fenske’s THE BEST KEPT SECRET. This book is full of family secrets, a little bit of drama, and a lot of comedy. The characters are well-developed, quirky, and quite realistic. I had a fun time reading this book in almost one sitting. Nyla Franklin […]
It’s the start to a new weekend, and I’ve read another fantastic mystery/suspense. Michael Ledwidge’s Beach Wedding is full of mystery, adventure, a case that the main character just can’t let go, and some very thrilling moments as everything comes to a head. Check the excerpt from Chapter 1 below then stick around for my […]
