Grave Birds by Dana Elmendorf Published by Harlequin on July 1, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Coming of Age, Fiction / Fantasy / General, Fiction / Gothic, Fiction / Historical / General, Fiction / Magical Realism, Fiction / Occult & Supernatural, Fiction / Small Town & Rural, Fiction / Southern, Fiction / Women Pages: 320 The […]
In Reports of His Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated, James Goodhand delivers a gripping, genre-bending tale that blurs the line between reality and rumor, truth and illusion. This novel invites readers into a world where the past refuses to stay buried. The excerpt below offers a tantalizing glimpse into the mystery at the heart of […]
I received this book for free from the Bought, Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws Published by Harlequin, Canary Street Press on June 17, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance […]
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 […]
I received this book for free from the Publisher, Spotify Premium in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Expat Affair by Kimberly Belle Published by Harlequin, Park Row Books on June 3, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Mystery & Detective / International […]
Enter the whimsical and heartwarming world of Beth Kander’s I Made It Out Of Clay. This enchanting novel weaves together themes of tradition, creativity, and the pursuit of one’s true self, all against the backdrop of a charming small town that will capture your heart. Kander’s masterful storytelling invites readers into a tale of family, […]
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 […]
I received this book for free from the Publisher, Spotify Premium in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Maui Effect by Sara Ackerman Published by Harper Collins, MIRA Books on November 19, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Action & Adventure, Fiction / […]
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 […]
You are cordially invited to a reunion—one that transcends time and memory. The Midnight Brunch Club gathers once more, beckoning its members back to the enigmatic past. In the quiet town of Dunstan, Vermont, secrets linger like shadows among the pines. The life of Jennifer (Jennet) Sherilyn Stark, cut short in 1989, remains a haunting […]
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 […]
