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Review: To Disguise the Truth by Jen Turano

Review: To Disguise the Truth by Jen Turano

This is the third book in Turano’s delightful Bleecker Street Inquiry Agency series. The first book is To Steal a Heart and the second is To Write a Wrong. I do recommend reading the books in order so you can get to know the characters…

Review: The Good Son by Jacquelyn Mitchard

Review: The Good Son by Jacquelyn Mitchard

I first became a fan of Jacquelyn Mitchard when I read The Deep End of the Ocean many years ago. Her books are emotional and make the reader think in different ways. This latest book wasn’t my favorite of hers, but it still has many…

Review: The Sorority Murder by Allison Brennan

Review: The Sorority Murder by Allison Brennan

I was in a sorority in college and so this book really appealed to me. I’ve read a few books by this author in the past and have really enjoyed her writing and decided to take a chance on this new one. Although I had…

Review: My Darling Husband by Kimberly Belle

Review: My Darling Husband by Kimberly Belle

We are entering into the time of year with a large number of book releases, so be prepared for a blitz of reviews over the coming months. First up is Kimberly Belle’s latest release, My Darling Husband. The Kindle and Audiobook versions of this novel…

Review: Nanny Dearest by Flora Collins

Review: Nanny Dearest by Flora Collins

There have been so many exciting and intriguing thrillers released in 2021, and this debut by Flora Collins is a wild way to end the year. Nanny Dearest is a November 2021 release by MIRA Publishing I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book,…

Review: The Mother Next Door by Tara Laskowski

Review: The Mother Next Door by Tara Laskowski

I really enjoyed One Night Gone last year, so was thrilled to see that Tara Laskowski had a new book coming out this year. I know, suspense readers are getting tired of the Mother/Daughter/Husband titles, but I assure you, this one is worth your reading…

Book Review: Last Seen Alone by Laura Griffin

Book Review: Last Seen Alone by Laura Griffin

Laura Griffin is well known for her romantic suspense novels, but this is the first book I have read by her. I must admit that romantic suspense isn’t really my go-to genre, but this novel’s synopsis seemed appealing so I decided to give it a…

Review: Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian

Review: Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian

I read quite a large number of mystery/thriller/suspense novels. After a while, the themes and events start to run together in my mind because there are quite a few that have the same general premise. I will always be there for a good missing person…

Review: Where I Left Her by Amber Garza

Review: Where I Left Her by Amber Garza

Last year, I read Amber Garza’s psychological suspense debut When I Was You (previously she has written romance) and was blown away by the creativity of the plot. I was excited to read this new offering this year. Where I Left Her is an August…

Review: Such a Good Wife by Seraphina Nova Glass

Review: Such a Good Wife by Seraphina Nova Glass

I really enjoyed Glass’s book Someone’s Listening last year, and was excited to see that she had another suspense novel releasing this year. I found this new book to be well-written and engaging. Such a Good Wife is an August 2021 release by Graydon House…