Give me a book where the female main character is smart, especially when they are a scientist or mathematician, and I’m all in. Being a chemist myself who minored in mathematics in university, I love to read a character that I can relate to so closely with my experience in academia and all of the […]
Unimaginable wealth, privilege, and a family that is very particular to outsiders joining them. Three couples on a retreat discover they can’t hide their problems, and the result is deadly. Here’s an excerpt of Tara Laskowski’s THE WEEKEND RETREAT. W-JKA BREAKING NEWS Tragedy strikes at Van Ness Winery SUNDAY, October 15—Multiple people have been […]
Adele Parks’ latest DCI Clements novel looks to be a fantastic mystery with one woman married to two men at the same time, and suddenly she goes missing after being held captive. This is a sequel to Woman Last Seen, but can definitely be read as a standalone. Here’s an excerpt from the book. 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 […]
Today, I’m happy to bring you a peek at HEART LIKE A COWBOY with an excerpt from Dolores Fossen’s latest novel for Canary Street Press. Her novels have always been emotional and full of fabulous scenery and even more interesting characters, and this first installment in a new series promises more of the same. CHAPTER […]
Madeline Kay Sneed has brought to life a very messy group of friends, all with drama and hurts of their own, often entwined with each other. Here’s an excerpt from TODAY TONIGHT FOREVER and check out my thoughts afterward. ATHENA The best day of someone’s life is always the worst day of somebody else’s. This […]
Last year I brought you an excerpt from Natalie Caña’s debut, A PROPOSAL THEY CAN’T REFUSE. Now I’m back with an excerpt from her second installment in the Vega Family Love Stories series called A DISH BEST SERVED HOT. I just finished reading this one tonight and I’ve totally fallen in love with Lola and […]
I’ve got a new Diana Palmer book excerpt and review here. This time it’s book twelve in the Wyoming men series, WYOMING PROUD. CHAPTER ONE Ty Mosby was bored out of his mind. He could have been home with his sister, Annie, watching that dragon drama on cable. Even that would be better than this […]
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 […]
Happy Friday! It’s that time of year again: the time for all the wonderful holiday books that are launching in the next few months. Today, I have an excerpt from Sarah Morgan’s latest book, THE BOOK CLUB HOTEL. I also purchased the audiobook from Audible, so my review is after the excerpt. Hattie “Maple Sugar […]
Seraphina Nova Glass writes intriguing, thrilling, and entertaining thrillers. I liked her previous novel, ON A QUIET STREET, and I also enjoyed her upcoming book, THE VANISHING HOUR. Coming out on May 30, 2023, THE VANISHING HOUR focuses on three people linked to a series of kidnappings and murders of young women in Maine. Grace […]
A new month, a new suspense is here. This time I have an excerpt from Rick Mofina’s Everything She Feared, where your painful past can come back to haunt you at any time. Near North Bend, Washington SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD ANNA SHAW didn’t want to die. Adrenaline surged through every nerve ending, her fingers digging into the […]
It’s gripping mystery/suspense time! Happy Wednesday and I have an excerpt from Kristen Bird’s latest release, I LOVE IT WHEN YOU LIE. My review of this fabulously dark novel follows. The Sheriff’s Office in Willow Gap, Alabama, One Week After STEPHANIE It would’ve been a touching moment except for the reality of the grave at […]
