Crimson Summer by Heather Graham



Continuing on for this week of contemporary women’s fiction, I have an excerpt from Robyn Novak’s latest release, A FAMILY AFFAIR. Promises of grief, marital drama, and how someone deals with it all once the other one is no longer there, all are the makings of a great book. The celebration of life was not […]


Brenda Novak writes the perfect beach reads, full of romance, a bit of drama and light heartedness, but also with likable and realistic characters who have faithful friends that they can lean on. I loved one of her previous novels, THE BOOKSTORE ON THE BEACH, and I’m excited to share an excerpt from her latest […]


Murder and fantasy are seldom mixed in thoroughly intriguing ways, but in Jessica S. Olson’s new novel, A FORGERY OF ROSES, a wonderful mix of gothic elements, fantasy, and mystery/thriller comes out on the pages. Here’s an excerpt from the book. When ladyroses burn, they bleed. “A symbol of life,” Mother used to say when […]


My absolute favorite crime/mystery series is back, and I enjoyed every second that I got to spend with Darcy Walker. In 5 Pounds of Pressure, Darcy has found herself on leave from the Los Angeles Police Department so she can recover from the bullet wounds that a pimp put into her at the end of […]


It’s been a hot minute since I’ve read a young adult novel, but the book description for Brenna Ehrlich’s KILLING TIME sounded right up my alley. Here’s an excerpt and stick around afterward for my review. CHAPTER TWO Natalie didn’t ask her mom if she wanted to come to Lynn Halsey’s memorial, which was just […]


Turning away from suspense, thrillers, and mysteries, I read Tawna Fenske’s THE BEST KEPT SECRET. This book is full of family secrets, a little bit of drama, and a lot of comedy. The characters are well-developed, quirky, and quite realistic. I had a fun time reading this book in almost one sitting. Nyla Franklin […]


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 […]


Happy Friday! Lovers of mystery and suspense novels should check out Kristen Bird’s debut, THE NIGHT SHE WENT MISSING, an engaging domestic suspense novel full of deceit and twists. I have an excerpt below, and stick around for my review at the end. EMILY They find me faceup in the murky water of the harbor […]


Harlequin Special Edition has a release from debut author, Darby Baham. In The Shoe Diaries, Reagan must mix things up in her life to help out a friend with a health crisis. In doing so, will the upheaval and risks she takes make her life better in the end? Here’s an excerpt to give you […]


Maisey Yates is one of my favorite romance authors, so I was eager to dig into her latest release, THE RANCHER’S FORGOTTEN RIVAL. Here’s an excerpt from the book, and catch my review at the bottom. Excerpt, RANCHER’S FORGOTTEN RIVAL by Maisey Yates “You know, I take people to the hospital every day,” she said. […]


Harlequin Love Inspired puts out such quality books. Here’s an excerpt from Lisa Jordan’s HIS ROAD TO REDEMPTION, featuring a veteran who needs to start over in the civilian world and the independent woman he has to share a goat farm with after they both inherited the farm. Excerpt, HIS ROAD TO REDEMPTION by Lisa […]


I love books that feature working dogs, their handlers, and the love that they find during the course of their duties. Undercover K-9 Cowboy by Addison Fox has all of that and more. Here’s an excerpt from the book, and stick around afterwards to see my review. Excerpt, UNDERCOVER K-9 COWBOY by Addison Fox “You […]
