I switched genres with the books I read this week, going from contemporary, second-chance romance to dark mystery/psychological suspense. Maia Chance’s THE BODY NEXT DOOR was a pretty twisted book to listen to, but I’m glad I spent the time in the dark and rainy Pacific Northwest. Here’s an excerpt; stick around for my review […]
Made for You promises to be a captivating blend of reality TV, artificial intelligence, and bone-chilling murder mystery. Jenna Satterthwaite’s debut novel invites readers into a world where love and danger collide. In this twist-filled thriller, we meet Julia, a synthetic woman designed to be the perfect match for Josh. As they navigate a dating show […]
Sometimes you think you know the ones you love the most, but it turns out you never knew them at all… Happy start to the weekend. I have an excerpt from Kimberly Belle’s latest novel, THE PARIS WIDOW. This novel promises to start with a bang and go full steam ahead until the conclusion. […]
For my next book on HTP Books’ Summer 2024 Blog Tours, I listened to Randy Wayne White’s ONE DEADLY EYE. This thriller is a masterful blend of suspense, action, and atmospheric writing, promising a thrilling ride through the heart of the storm. Here’s an excerpt and stick around to the end for my thoughts. 1 […]
Happy Weekend! This week, I really enjoyed listening to THE FRAMED WOMEN OF ARDEMORE HOUSE by Brandy Schillace. There are a lot of the things that I love in this book, like American transplants in England, a good mystery, a little bit of murder, and quirky locals that just make everything more real. Here’s an […]
I can never spend enough time with Detective Ruby Rivera or the leader of the west coast territory of the AVO gang, Walter “Twenty Bucks” Gutierrez. After the disastrous fallout from the previous novella, Ruby finds herself benched and out of the undercover game while Gutierrez is no closer to finding out who’s trying to […]
Quinn and Costa are back in the fifth book in their series, THE MISSING WITNESS. An excerpt from Allison Brennan’s new book is below. Also, here’s a link to a behind-the-scenes post by Allison Brennan to give you a peak at what went into this ripped-from-the-headlines book. 1 My parking garage off Fifth […]
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 […]
Jillian Cantor’s latest thriller, THE FICTION WRITER, looks to be a fantastic retelling of the gothic novel Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. A struggling author accepts a job as a ghostwriter for a reclusive millionaire. Here’s an excerpt of the book and all the details are below. Looks like a nice, cozy read for those […]
Michael Ledwidge’s latest thriller, THE GIRL IN THE VAULT, features a smart woman who will go to any length to get back her hard-earned due. Check out the excerpt of what is sure to be a fast-paced, suspenseful novel. PART ONE: SUMMER IN THE CITY In New York City near the southwest corner of 63rd […]
After finishing the third novella in the Rivera and Gutierrez series by A.J. Lape, I want more of these characters. Don’t get me wrong, the author does a fantastic job of writing an entertaining and cohesive mystery with plenty of character development in the 190 pages of this book, but I need to know what […]
