The Sun and the Sand and a Book in my Hand

Mystery/Suspense/Thriller

Review: Sister Dear by Hannah Mary McKinnon

Review: Sister Dear by Hannah Mary McKinnon

Psychological suspense has really come into its own the past couple of years, there are so many great offerings that there is truly something for everyone out there. It’s very difficult for me to review this book without giving away spoilers, and this book is…

Review: A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight

Review: A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight

This author’s books are so imaginative and captivating. I truly liked Reconstructing Amelia and Where They Found Her and her latest is absolutely no exception. Buckle up for a thrilling ride! I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.…

Review: This is How I Lied by Heather Gudenkauf

Review: This is How I Lied by Heather Gudenkauf

I must admit, Heather Gudenkauf’s books, although very imaginative, are kind of hit or miss for me. One Breath Away has been my favorite of all of her books, and last year’s Before She Was Found was very surprising and I loved the twists. I…

Review: Good Girls Lie by J.T. Ellison

Review: Good Girls Lie by J.T. Ellison

Thank you to MIRA books for including me on the blog tour for this book. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of Good Girls Lie, all opinions are my own. About the Book: Goode girls don’t lie… Perched atop a hill in the tiny town…

Review: The Kill Club by Wendy Heard

Review: The Kill Club by Wendy Heard

Thank you to MIRA books for the complimentary advance readers copy and the opportunity to review this book. All opinions are my own. About the Book: Jazz will stop at nothing to save her brother. Their foster mother, Carol, has always been fanatical, but with…

Book Review: The Last Affair by Margot Hunt

Book Review: The Last Affair by Margot Hunt

Big thanks to MIRA books and HarperCollins for providing me with a complimentary review copy and including me in this blog tour. All opinions are my own. Summary: Nora Holliday is not that kind of woman. Not the kind who has an illicit affair with…

Reading Update

Reading Update

It has been a very busy past couple of weeks! Got our youngest daughter moved back to college for fall semester. Went to a concert at our local winery featuring the Zenda Torrey Band. Helped that same winery bottle some wines. Worked at our local…

Monday Reads August 19

Monday Reads August 19

Didn’t get so much reading done this past week, had lots going on. Had a little foray to the ER for a kidney stone (not fun, but feeling fine now), went to McMenamins Edgefield to see Pink Martini in concert, and then went to a…

Monday Reading Report

Monday Reading Report

Trying to get back into the groove of blogging while enjoying my new granddaughter! Brooke Penelope was born July 31, and we are thrilled with all of the new baby snuggles. It’s so fun, but I have a difficult time finding a balance between reading…

Creepy Locked Room Mysteries

Creepy Locked Room Mysteries

I love a good mystery, and ever since I read the Sherlock Holmes story The Adventure of the Speckled Band, I have been enamored with the Locked Room concept. Whether it’s an actual locked room, or a group of people stranded in a house or…