I have enjoyed several books from the Summer 2022 Rom-Com Blog Tour by Harlequin, and Mr. Perfect on Paper by Jean Meltzer was another cute, fun, and emotional read. Check out the excerpt below and my review following the excerpt. 1 “Now,” Dara said, glancing down at her watch. “If you don’t mind, we’re on […]
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 […]
My favorite paranormal writer, J.L. Bryan, has a new paranormal series. Sable is book one in the Night Folk series and this time he’s tackling the world of werewolves. You see right off the bat that Alice, born with the werewolf gene, has a very hard time dealing with her nature–especially after being cultivated […]
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 […]
Getting back to suspense, thrillers, and mysteries, I read Erin Flanagan’s domestic/psychological suspense, BLACKOUT. Maris is an associate sociology professor at an Ohio college, and she’s also an advocate for women–especially women that have been the victim’s of crimes dealt by men. And she just so happens to be a struggling alcoholic, going on […]
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’ll admit that I’m a sucker for books that feature characters who were mere secondary characters in the previous books, especially when there was just that spark of something that had me wondering what went on with them when you don’t see them on the page. A.J. Lape has taken what was a smaller appearance […]
