This last installment to “Bad Behavior” might not be as action-packed as other books in the series, but it is no less an appealing story; it’s funny, endearing, and heartwarming! As far away from deadly case as it is, “Romantic Behavior” -...
4 Stars"Crust No One" is the second book in the Bread Shop Mystery series. We meet up again with Ivy Culpepper, the main character, and she’s on the hunt, trying to find the local produce man, which leads her down a wacky and sinister trail. I hav...
5 StarsThe historical facts in "What the Dead Leave Behind" seem to be very accurate. And the characters are fascinating. It doesn't take long and you want to know more about them. I loved the gilded era! It was a different time. For the readers o...
4½ StarsAn early precaution: brace yourself for whatever the authors would throw at our characters. I won’t say more as not to spoil the fun, just take that as friendly reminder. “Reckless Behavior” is the third entry of LA Witt and Cari Z’s “Bad B...
4½ StarsA wedding, a mailing error, mobsters and a proposal come together in another exciting adventure involving my favorite geek, Lexi Carmichael. Things never go smoothly with Lexi which drives her nuts but gives readers plenty of laughs. Lexi i...
5 Stars"White Knights" is the first book in a new series. It is a YA spin off of the popular Lexi Carmichael mystery series and like that series the main character is a female geek. Angel is the ultimate geek and is absolutely perfect for the main...
5 Stars"Death Below Stairs" is the first book in the Kat Holloway Mystery series! Kat, a young cook, takes a position at Mayfair mansion. While she’s there, her assistant gets murdered, and she tries her hardest to find the murderer. This book sta...
4 StarsHighly sought after cook Kat Holloway takes a position at a Mayfair mansion and soon finds herself immersed in the odd household of the hunky Lord Rankin. She's fine with all the odd residents of the manse as long as they keep out of her ki...
4 StarsThe Emergency Dessert Squad is back! Winnie Johnson receives a request from Sally Dearfield to make motivational treats for an artist retreat. She pulls out all the stops, but it isn't long before she and her friend run across Dearfield's d...
4 StarsCynthia Eden draws readers into the action with this fascinating psychological thriller. Macey Night is one of the strongest heroines I have ever come across; she turned a horrific experience into an opportunity to not only move forward but...
4½ Stars“The Hanging Tree” by Ben Aaronovitch is a whimsical and tilted look at a world that is both familiar and very different. Although this is part of a series, there is no problem becoming immersed in this world where rivers are personified in...
4½ Stars“Pint-sized Protector” by Eve Langlais has some great twists but I wasn’t thrilled by the story. I had a difficult time connecting with the heroine (what can you expect from someone with the moniker “Rabid Squirrel”?) who seems to carry a c...
3½ StarsLinda Reilly draws readers into the quaint little town of Whisker Jog. Lara Caphart is an engaging heroine who is so authentic. Getting to witness her self doubt and financial worries just made her so real. Aunt Fran is a treat, stubborn an...
4 StarsPamela Kopfler sets up a new series with this hauntingly entertaining mystery. The start of the B&B Spirits Mystery series has Holly Davis. She is a different heroine. To be completely honest I’m not positive I felt a connection with her. I...
3½ Stars“Kappy King and the Puppy Kaper” is a wonderful Amish cozy mystery. The author gives the reader a mystery to solve and you as the reader become an armchair detective to find the culprit. You get a death, but it’s hard to tell if it was deli...
5 Stars“Bare Deception” by Tracy Tappan is a fun addition to an intriguing series, combining suspense, romance, and psychic phenomena. I was tickled to see that this story ties in with one of this talented author’s exciting military romances becau...
4 StarsCharlie Harris and his cat Diesel are back in another adventure. This time The Southern Academic Libraries Association is holding their annual meeting at Athena College and Charlie is tasked with delivering the opening speech. To top things...
4½ Stars"Killman Creek" is the second book to Stillhouse Lake and I loved it. The fire and lengths Gwen went through to protect her kids is awe inspiring. I have loved Gwen since the first book and was excited when I found out there would be a seco...
4½ StarsIt’s early October, time for the Fall Folk Art Festival and Bake Sale in Lilyvale, Arkansas. Every business along the town square will benefit from the event, including the craft store run by Leslee Stanton Nix—aka Nixy—and the Silver Six,...
4½ StarsThe visit of quirky world-famous horror author Nathan Grimes to Star City is especially thrilling for Clare Henry and her grandfather Chester. As the owners of The Rescued Word, a charming boutique shop in town, Clare and Chester specialize...
4½ StarsIts fall in Winter Garden, Virginia, and business at Amy Flowers’ Down South Café has never been better. So when struggling beekeeper Stuart Landon asks Amy to sell some of his honey, she’s happy to help. The jars of honey are a sweet succe...
4 Stars"The Plot Is Murder" is the first book in the Mystery Bookshop series! Samantha Washington finally accomplishes her dream of opening her own mystery bookstore, but while she’s preparing for the grand opening, she’s writing her own cozy myst...
4 Stars"Ditched 4 Murder" is the second book in the Sophie Kimball Mystery series. Sophie Kimball recently moved from Minnesota to Arizona to work at her friend’s private investigating firm. One of the cases that the firm must investigate is the n...
5 StarsThe town of Rudolph, New York, has the Christmas spirit all year long—but when homicide heats up a summer holiday, it’s up to shop owner Merry Wilkinson to wrap up the case. In Rudolph, Christmas in July heralds Santa’s arrival by boat to b...
5 StarsRhenna Morgan has a new story for you in the fourth book in the Haven Brotherhood series. This story features one of my favorite 'Men of Haven' team. We have Knox Torren who is a coder, hacker, dominant alpha and a friend. On our heroine si...
5 Stars“Master Me, Please” is the second book in incredible author BJ Wane’s Miami Master’s Series. This series has been full of hot sexy scenes and dashing doms. Not to mention some very sassy subs. BJ has been one of my favorite BDSM writers for...
5 Stars“Risky Behavior” by L.A. Witt and Cari Z provides a delicious combination of police detective work and an intriguing character study as several layers of mystery are slowly peeled back. I love the prickly Ruffner and his in-your-face person...
4½ Stars“City of the Lost” by Kelley Armstrong is an eerily captivating tale that reminds one that there are always at least two sides to every story. The shocking opening line segues into irony and the twisty ride begins. I love this author’s hero...
4½ StarsIn “Touch of Red” you will be walking on the wild side with suspense and romance. So put on your red bottom shoes and become romantically and professionally entangled in a murder. This is my first experience with the work of Ms. Griffin. Gr...
4½ StarsThe chemistry between Chasyn and Declan is hot from the start and even though Declan tries to hide from it, it gets harder with every moment they are together. When Chasyn and her best friend Kasey go to testify about an event that happened...
3½ Stars"Forsaken Before You" is the second book in the Before You trilogy and continues on from where we left off in Alone Before You. Gwen’s relationship with Heather and Gabe is interesting considering Heather partially forced Gwen to be her fri...
4 StarsM.L. Buchman is a favorite of mine and I love his Night Stalkers series. When I heard he was stepping into the world of paranormal I couldn’t wait to read it. He did a very good portrayal of the connection between Jesse and Hannah. I loved...
4½ StarsRose was just amazing and kick ass. I liked her from the start and continued to do so as I read more of "The Last Resort". Emmy is just adorable and I loved the relationship that developed between her and Rose. Garrett and his brother Wesle...
4½ Stars"The Gun Runner " is the first book in Scott Hidreth new Mafia Made series. This book features Michael Tripp an ex-Marine and alpha bad boy. When he moves to town to operate his new business he runs into the local mafia. He saves Terra and...
3½ StarsIn the first book of "Serial K", you're left with a doubt as to whether Craig Breedlove is really dead. He was a serial killer of the worst, killing innocent people in such gory and bloody ways. In the second book, Craig Breedlove is alive...
5 Stars"Stay Calm and Collie On" is the first book in the Pet Palace Mystery series! Sue Patrick owns the Buckingham Pet Palace, an upscale doggy daycare and spa. One night, Sue gets a call from the police saying that her company van was abandoned...
4½ StarsI could not put down Rebecca Zanetti’s "Storm Gathering", the 4th book in her Scorpius Syndrome series. I can't believe how much love I have for this seriously depressing futuristic series. It's a tough, tough world. The men are strong alph...
4½ StarsThe reader is informed pretty much from the start what the end game is for Nika and Alena. The why is what is slowly unearthed as the story unfolds. Not solely a romance, or even just one, this book moved at a steady pace, introduced some i...
4 StarsSam Crescent delves in to some dark subject matters with this fascinating story but still keeps readers smiling in the end. Damion Denton is a man who is despairing for his future. He is questioning who he is and how he has lived his life....
5 StarsStacey Espino and Sam Crescent follow up the first in their series with deliciously dark heroed love story. Bain is absolutely fascinating and his reaction to Scarlett is practically unbelievable which is what kept me riveted. Having briefl...
5 StarsThis is a fast paced action packed romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. The action is explosive in the bedroom and out as secrets are discovered and love is rekindled. Some of the secrets will test loya...
5 Stars“Touch of Red” by Laura Griffin impressed me with yet another combination of dedicated and very capable investigators and exciting and suspenseful action. I particularly enjoyed the complexity of these characters and the unfolding of their...
4¾ Stars"The Secret, Book and Scone Society" is the first book in the Miracle Springs, North Carolina mystery series. Nora Pennington owns Miracle Books—a bookstore where people can share their problems over a scone and hopefully find a book that c...
5 StarsDallas' rise to fame and fortune hasn't been easy. His determination in becoming a music superstar comes not just from talent, but also heartbreak. Night after night, he performed for thousands of strangers and lost himself in the high of s...
4¾ Stars“City of Lies” tosses the reader into jail with the main character and the suffrage movement. I have to say that this worked very well. I decided to read this because of the cover and I died hard loved it. I couldn't put it down. This novel...
5 StarsAt the annual Victorian Home and Garden Tour, Lighthouse Cove, California’s premier contractor, Shannon Hammer, realizes that the competition is about to turn deadly.... Shannon is in high demand among rival homeowners, who will do anything...
5 StarsIt’s been exactly two years since Katie and her aunt and uncle opened the Honeybee Bakery, where they serve delicious—and bespelled—treats to the good people of Savannah. After a dinner celebrating the bakery’s anniversary, they all take a...
4½ StarsRepairs are under way at Rebecca Anderson’s gourmet popcorn shop. With production of her tasty treats on hold, Rebecca has plenty of time to read the old diary she discovered hidden in the shop’s walls. It’s a fun peek into her town’s histo...
4 StarsInspired by her German heritage, Holly’s grandmother has arranged for Wagtail to have a Christmas Market packed with goodies and decorations for the howliday tourists. But Holly’s mood takes an unseasonable turn when she learns that her old...
5 Stars“Hush” by Tal Bauer disconcerted me at first because of the slow methodical introduction of the characters and their backgrounds, but as I have come to learn about this author’s stories, that is just the calm before the excitement! I love t...
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