Grave Birds by Dana Elmendorf is hands down, my favorite read of the year so far. This Southern Gothic mystery was so entrancing, I didn’t want to put it down. Check out the excerpt below and my review right afterward. PROLOGUE Sometimes the dead have unfinished business. “You see it, don’t you, Hollis?” Mr. Royce […]
If you thought beach vacations were all sunblock and sandy snacks, think again. In Beach Reads and Deadly Deeds, Allison Brennan serves up a cocktail of coastal charm with a twist of murder. Forget frothy romance because this beach read packs enough intrigue to make your sunscreen sweat. This excerpt introduces a mystery so tangled […]
Bianca Marais has crafted a tale brimming with intrigue, wit, and just the right touch of chaos in A Most Puzzling Murder. Whether you’re drawn to tightly woven mysteries or characters who keep you on your toes, this excerpt delivers a glimpse into a world where every detail matters and no one is quite who […]
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 […]
Lori Gold’s ROMANTIC FRICTION is a timely and topical novel artificial intelligence and what can happen when it’s coming for your long-term career. Check out an excerpt from the book and my review below. ABOUT THE AUTHOR It’s a commonly held belief that in order to be a good author you have to be drunk […]
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, […]
Dive into the captivating world of deception and self-discovery with Jillian Cantor’s The Greatest Lie of All. This intriguing novel intricately weaves the lives of its characters with a compelling narrative that kept me guessing throughout. Cantor’s storytelling prowess shines through as she explores the themes of truth, lies, and the profound impact they have […]
Stepping into the pages of Gu Byeong-mo’s Apartment Women is like entering a vibrant tapestry of everyday lives intricately woven with themes of community, resilience, and the quiet strength of women. This remarkable novel offers a window into the heart and soul of apartment living in modern South Korea, bringing to life a chorus of […]
It finally feels like winter here in Northern Illinois, so why not sit down with a book, a hot cup of tea, and a warm blanket? Today I have an excerpt from Emma Cook’s YOU CAN’T HURT ME. Featuring a neuroscientist who works in a laboratory studying pain in humans and a woman he falls […]
In The Jewel of the Blues, Monica Chenault-Kilgore weaves a tale of passion, resilience, and self-discovery set against the rich backdrop of jazz music and the African American experience. The novel takes readers deep into the heart of a vibrant cultural era, where the sounds of the blues are not just music, but a reflection […]
Imagine a garden where stone statues come alive, where Salvador Dalí himself orchestrates a dance between reality and the otherworldly. In the Garden of Monsters by Crystal King reimagines the Persephone and Hades myth. In the aftermath of World War II, Julia, a model, finds herself posing for Dalí as the goddess Persephone. But this […]
Happy weekend! I ended this week with a fantastic historical novel set in England during World War II, THE BOOKLOVER’S LIBRARY. Featuring a widow who’s entire life has been books just trying to get by with her daughter when World War II becomes a real threat to Nottingham. Here’s an excerpt and my review is […]
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 […]
