Ever wondered what mourning looked like before hashtags and sympathy casseroles? In How to Grieve Like a Victorian, Amy Carol Reeves takes us on a delightfully macabre stroll through the 19th century, where grief wasn’t just an emotion—it was practically a lifestyle. Think jet-black dresses, elaborate etiquette manuals, and enough memorial jewelry to make Hot […]
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 […]
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 […]
Let’s embark on a literary journey through the enchanting streets of Edinburgh with The Ghost Cat by Alex Howard. I have an excerpt for you today from this book following feline Grimalkin as he traverses 120 years, prowling unseen among the inhabitants of an Edinburgh tenement. His nine lives unfold, each one a chapter in the […]
I’ve enjoyed Erin La Rosa’s books in the past, so it was a no brainer to read her latest novel, THE BACKTRACK. Steeped in 2000s music nostalgia and a ton of family/personal drama, I enjoyed this journey as commercial pilot Sam has to return home and face her past–both good and bad–to help her grandmother […]
Anything put out by author Hannah Mary McKinnon is an instant addition to my reading list, and her latest thriller, ONLY ONE SURVIVES, features an all-girl, pop-rock band on the verge of superstardom and a devastating car crash. The fallout of that crash as well as the before they were a band times. Here’s an excerpt […]
Beyond Summerland is a page-turning tale of ordinary people caught in extraordinary times. It explores suspicion, prejudice, female friendship, and the fictions we cling to when faced with the harsh realities of history. Secrets buried deep within the island’s landscape come to light, and survival takes unexpected forms. Here’s an excerpt from Beyond Summerland. Enjoy! […]
Want a thriller or mystery to cozy up under a blanket with, to read the day away during the holidays? John Marrs’ THE VACATION will fit the bill. Here’s an excerpt and stick around at the end for my review. PROLOGUE Venice Beach, Los Angeles “That’s her,” the driver yelled to the three men waiting […]
THE ROARING DAYS OF ZORA LILY by Noelle Salazar is my favorite book that I’ve listened to so far this year. It was absolutely magical and heartbreaking, yet full of love and hope as well. Here’s an excerpt from the book and stick around for my review at the end. Washington, DC, 2023 The fluorescent […]
Welcome, book lovers! Today I have an excerpt from Candi Sary’s novel, MAGDALENA. This debut novel is a wonderful mixture of a ghost story and a tale of love, loss, and longing. Magdalena once told me she knew how to cure sadness. She read on that little phone of hers that we all need fifteen […]
The Echoes is the fourth installment in the Kinship series, featuring Sheriff Lily Ross, sheriff of the small Ohio town of Kinship. This book can be read as a stand alone installment, but I highly recommend starting at book one so you can immerse yourself in this world. Each book has been a favorite […]
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 […]
The Stills is an excellent foray into 1920s Ohio, focusing on Prohibition, what it’s like to be a woman Sheriff in this Appalachian county, and policing as a woman while trying to take care of your family and deal with your changing grief over the murder of your husband a few years earlier.
