The Sun and the Sand and a Book in my Hand

Mystery/Suspense/Thriller

Review: When I Was You by Amber Garza

Review: When I Was You by Amber Garza

This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I think she has promise as a thriller writer. It’s always good to have a unique, fast-moving plot. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own. This post…

Review: The Night Swim by Megan Goldin

Review: The Night Swim by Megan Goldin

Last year, I read Goldin’s stunning debut The Escape Room and was absolutely blown away. I was hesitant to pick up The Night Swim because, many times, the follow-up efforts do not measure up due to pressure, less time to write and polish than the…

Review: Lies Lies Lies by Adele Parks

Review: Lies Lies Lies by Adele Parks

This is the first book I’ve read by Parks in 20 years, and she has definitely matured as an author in that time. I enjoyed the combination of a domestic thriller with an intriguing bit of mystery. Lies Lies Lies is an August 2020 release…

Review: A Dazzle of Diamonds by Liz Johnson

Review: A Dazzle of Diamonds by Liz Johnson

This is the third book in the Georgia Coast Romance series. The first two are A Sparkle of Silver and A Glitter of Gold . Each book stands alone, although there are a few characters that make appearances in the sequels, you will thoroughly understand…

Review: Someone’s Listening by Seraphina Nova Glass

Review: Someone’s Listening by Seraphina Nova Glass

This book was so twisty and intriguing that I devoured it in less than a day! Do yourself a favor and pick it up, if you like psychological thrillers you will not be disappointed. The author’s history as a screenwriter really shows as her prose…

Review: The Safe Place by Anna Downes

Review: The Safe Place by Anna Downes

This is an intriguing debut thriller. I would like to thank Minotaur Books for the advance reading copy, it was a fun vacation read! I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links, see disclosures…

Review: No One Saw by Beverly Long

Review: No One Saw by Beverly Long

I really enjoyed the first book in Long’s A.L. McKittridge series, Ten Days Gone , it is an exciting book with a bit of romance and drama thrown in to make it interesting. I was excited to find that the next installment was available for…

Review: The Crushing Depths by Dani Pettrey

Review: The Crushing Depths by Dani Pettrey

I love Dani Pettrey’s inspirational romantic suspense books. She has a few different series set in unique locations, such as Alaska, and featuring exciting characters and situations. This book is the second in the Coastal Guardians series, which stars a group of Coast Guard Investigators.…

Review: Stranger in the Lake by Kimberly Belle

Review: Stranger in the Lake by Kimberly Belle

Kimberly Belle has been making a name for herself in psychological suspense fiction. Her imaginative books Three Days Missing , The Marriage Lie, and Dear Wife have all kept me intrigued and anxiously waiting for her next novel. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of…

Review: Something She’s Not Telling Us by Darcey Bell

Review: Something She’s Not Telling Us by Darcey Bell

I enjoyed the book A Simple Favor and I actually liked the movie in a different way and just as well, which is kind of unusual for me. (I nearly always like the book loads better). I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.…