REVIEW:

The Bad Neighbor by Jennifer Ruff is definitely a must read! It is the ninth book in the Agent Victoria Heslin Series. If you haven’t read this series yet, never fear. Each of the books in her series read as standalones. That is really nice. In fact I started the series on book 3 and own one and two. I hope to find time this winter to go back and read them. The perk of reading them in order is that you learn Victoria’s past and get to know her as she excels with her career with the FBI.

I have to say that out of the seven books I’ve read of this particular series, I’ve enjoyed every one of them. The cases are all so different and they hold your interest from the very first page. I love a book that grabs your interest and won’t let you go. Don’t you?

This book was very different because it takes place in her own exclusive neighborhood. She doesn’t often spend a lot of time at home. She is on the road a lot solving cases and looking for criminals. Consequently she doesn’t know her neighbors that well. A new couple moved in down the street recently and the wife went missing. Victoria is on vacation and immediately lends a hand in the search. All of the neighbors and even the husband are looked at as the culprit.

I have to say she kept me guessing. I had a hint of where she might be and I also thought it might be the teenage son of one couple. She kept me reading and I had a hard time putting this page-turner down. I even dreamed of this book at night. That is always a good indication to me that this is an exceptional book. I don’t dream about every book that I read. It has to be one my mind is working on in the background.

If you love a good mystery and one that just happens to include an old murder that was thought to be a disappearance then this book should be your next engrossing read. It certainly needs to be on your nightstand. I highly recommend this book for your reading pleasure. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

In the idyllic Mountain Meadows neighborhood, a fresh start can quickly become a fatal ending.

For newcomers Chris and Zoey Hamilton, the affluent community seems like the perfect location to build a life together. Instead, history repeats itself when Zoey vanishes without a trace—just like the previous homeowner five years ago.

Enter FBI Special Agent Victoria Heslin, known for her relentless pursuit of the truth. Her investigation uncovers a history of lies and betrayal festering beneath manicured gardens and picture-perfect smiles.

The more Victoria digs, the clearer it becomes: the secrets in Mountain Meadows run deep, and the greatest threats aren’t lurking in the shadows…they’re hosting dinner parties, attending parent-teacher conferences, going to yoga, and waving hello from behind their perfectly trimmed hedges. One of those polite, smiling individuals will stop at nothing to keep the past buried.

THE BAD NEIGHBOR is book 9 in the award-winning Agent Victoria Thriller Series by USA Today bestselling author, Jenifer Ruff. Each book features a unique investigation and can be read as a STANDALONE.

“I say this every time I read a new Agent Victoria Heslin thriller, but this is the best one yet! The Bad Neighbor is a highly addictive read. Layers of mystery continue to unfold, keeping you guessing until the last page.” – USA Today bestselling author Audrey J. Cole

“The Bad Neighbor by Jenifer Ruff is a gripping domestic thriller that kept me hooked and had me guessing until the very end. Highly recommend!” – H.K. Christie, Author of the Martina Monroe Thriller Series

“The Bad Neighbor is a real page-turner. Great, nail-biting suspense, excellent writing, and a heart-pounding conclusion.” – Addison Michael, author of the Mak and Wilton Thriller Series

REVIEW:

Soraya Lane has once again delivered a story that will keep you turning the pages in The Paris Daughter. It is the fifth book in The Lost Daughters series which is currently a six book series. I’m really hoping for more in this series but I’m not holding my breath. This is a wonderful series for many reasons.

The number one reason I love this series is all the places we as readers get to visit. This book takes place in Paris, France and London. London is in all of the books as the location of a home for unwed mothers. I have enjoyed all of the places and the times that we were taken to in each book. 

The description of the locations makes you feel like you are there yourself. I loved the smell of the roses, the smell and feel of the ocean and the food. This book was about the fashion design in Paris. Seeing the dresses in your mind and feeling the fabrics was oh so yummy. I’m not sure how the author made this all come so alive in my mind. It was absolutely wonderful!

The character development was phenomenal. I came to love so many of these characters and their families. We also were able to meet locals and get to know them. I fell in love with so many men. Oh my! It felt like you were with the main characters on the trip and involved in the search for answers to the missing mothers.

Each of these books involves a mystery. The mystery birth mother. Each of the families received small wooden boxes that held something for the adopted child if they came back at a later date looking for information about their birth mother. If you like mysteries and solving them, these books will satisfy that. They all can be read as standalone books. So, jump in and pick one that appeals to you.

If you are like me and love a book with a good mystery, characters to fall in love with and sometimes cry with, and setting to die for, then I highly recommend this series. The Paris Daughter has Paris and fashion and love and what is not to love about that? Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

Paris, 1939: Gazing out at the glittering skyline, Evelina clutches the letter from her love in shaking hands. “I know I do not deserve you, my darling, but I pray that you will change your mind. You have my heart, and I hope that nothing will keep us apart…”

London, present day. Blake gazes down at a scrap of shimmering silver velvet attached to a faded dress design, tracing the details with wonder. They were left with her grandmother at Hope’s House, a home for unmarried mothers, before she was adopted. Now her beloved grandmother has passed, the beautiful fabric and the designer’s signature are the only clues Blake has about her biological family. Will she be able to unravel the decades-old family secret?

Blake can’t get the intricate drawing, and what it could reveal about her family, out of her head. Armed with a plane ticket, a Paris address and the details of a handsome fashion curator named Henri, Blake is determined to find out the truth about her talented great-grandmother Evelina’s life. Perhaps doing so will help Blake get her old spark for designing back, after her dreams have sat forgotten for so long.

Soon Blake is walking down the Champs-Élysées and enjoying intimate dinners with Henri, who is researching Evelina’s work as one of Paris’ most celebrated designers, whose bold designs rivalled Coco Chanel’s. As Henri and Blake grow closer, they uncover Evelina’s legacy, and her forbidden romance that set the fashion world ablaze.

As Blake discovers the impossible choice that caused Evelina to flee the most romantic city in the world, she wonders if she too could risk everything for love. Could hearing tales of her great-grandmother’s bravery encourage her to take a chance on a new life with Henri? Or will the fallout of Evelina’s heart-wrenching past drive Blake back home?

A completely addictive and emotional novel about family secrets, forbidden love and having the courage to follow your dreams. Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Lucinda Riley and Victoria Hislop.

This novel can be enjoyed as a standalone.

REVIEW:

One thing I always know when I sit down with a Denise Hunter Novel is that I am in for an enjoyable read. Before We Were Us did not disappoint. She has always provided me with stories that fill my heart and give me warm fuzzies. I enjoy books that can do that to me. I admit I’m a sucker for a good love story. I prefer the ones that are not the typical love story and Denise’s books are not typical. There is always something a little different about them.

This book has a main character named Lauren that suffers a fall and loses about 4 months of her memories. Her then boyfriend Jonah can’t forget the time they spent together and Lauren doesn’t want to remember. She is by nature a go-getter and has big plans for her life. She is not about to give them up for just any man! Would you?

I loved the ride this story took me on. It is a good clean romance and I found myself rooting for Jonah and their love story. His parents and sister are all characters that you learn to care for as they run the small rustic resort where Lauren is working for the summer. Her being there is a condition of her dream job in the big city.

Denise Hunter writes clean romances and if that is in your wheelhouse, you will definitely want to put this one on your nightstand. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

She can’t remember. He can’t forget.

When Lauren Wentworth wakes up in the hospital after falling from a ladder, she has more questions than answers. Way more. She knows where she is—the wilds of New Hampshire. But she’s apparently lost the last four months of her life. Is she really contemplating forfeiting her big-city dream job for a position at a rustic resort? And how did her number one nemesis become her adoring boyfriend?

Jonah Landry is crushed to learn Lauren has forgotten their entire summer together. Terrified of losing her for good, he determines to help her remember their deep connection as she finishes her obligation to the resort. But soon it becomes apparent Lauren doesn’t want to remember falling in love with him or rethinking the entire course of her career. She wants to pretend the summer never happened and move on with her life. Without him.

As Lauren falls back into the steady routines of resort work with Jonah, she’s relieved her memories haven’t returned and remains resolute about her big-city future. But as autumn leads into winter, she begins to see glimpses of the Jonah she’s forgotten. Will she be able to resist the steady love of this patient man? Or is her heart destined for its own freefall?

Charming contemporary romanceBook length: approximately 83,000 wordsStand-alone novelIncludes discussion questions for book clubs

REVIEW:

Long Way Home is the eighth book in the Hometown Harbor Series by Tammy L. Grace. I love this series so far. I don’t think I’ve read all of the books and I promise you I’m going to sit down and figure out which ones I’ve read and get caught up this winter. I have been saving space in my schedule to read some books I have wanted to read for a long time.

This book takes place in the small town of Friday Harbor. Tammy gives us such an idyllic description of this town and the year around residents that inhabit Friday Harbor. If I could, I would pack my bags and live there. The characters are so welcoming and friendly. This book is the story of Amelia and Noah. I remember Noah from another series and how he made his way to this wonderful place.

Noah has a life-altering shadow over him and Amelia is healing from a devastating loss. These two characters were made for each other. While Amelia is staying at a friend’s home she does some volunteer work delivering food to some elderly and needy people. I enjoyed some of the residents that she came to know and love. I am not sure that any author can develop the characters that Tammy does. I always find myself shedding tears or grinning with happiness for them. I don’t know how she does it but she has a unique talent.

If you love stories of family and friendship with hints of romance and definitely clean romance, then the books of the Hometown Series by Tammy L. Grace should definitely be on your radar. She is at the top of my favorite author list. You can’t go wrong when you pick one of them up to read. These books can all be read as stand alone novels and Long Way Home is not an exception. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

The most comforting place in life isn’t a destination. It’s the company of someone who feels like home.Join Amelia’s journey as she navigates through grief and heartache, seeking solace in the tranquil town of Friday Harbor after a devastating loss rocks her world. Surrounded by new friends, including a ninety-seven-year-old veteran, she begins to piece together her shattered life, finding unexpected comfort in the presence of Noah and his faithful golden retriever.

Amelia and Noah begin to bond over their shared love of books and similar childhood experiences, but as they confront their fears and uncertainties, they must make tough decisions.

Will Amelia find the courage to trust again, even in the face of daunting challenges? Can Noah imagine the future he longs for, despite the looming shadow of a life-altering news?

Long Way Home is a story of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of human connections. With its well-developed characters and deep emotions, this heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and hope will tug at your heartstrings and linger in your thoughts long after you’ve finished reading.

Long Way Home is the eighth book in the Hometown Harbor Series, perfect escapes filled with the emotional journeys of women in midlife, and a hint of romance. If you enjoy stories of friendship and family, characters who feel like old friends, and second chances, then you’ll love Tammy L. Grace’s latest touching story of love, loss, and hope.

Buy Long Way Home and treat yourself to the eighth book in the series readers describe as “the perfect escape, captivating, heartwarming, and inspirational” today.

Read more from USA Today bestselling author, Tammy L. Grace

COOPER HARRINGTON DETECTIVE NOVELS

Killer Music (2016 Gold Medal Mystery Winner in the Global eBook Awards)Deadly Connection (2017 Gold Medal Mystery Winner in the Global eBook Awards)Dead WrongCold KillerDeadly DeceptionHOMETOWN HARBOR SERIESHometown Harbor: The Beginning (Prequel Novella)Finding HomeHome BloomsPromise of HomePieces of HomeFinally HomeForever HomeFollow Me HomeSISTERS OF THE HEART SERIESGreetings from Lavender ValleyPathway to Lavender ValleySanctuary at Lavender ValleyBlossoms at Lavender ValleyComfort in Lavender ValleyReunion in Lavender Valley

GLASS BEACH COTTAGE SERIES

Beach HavenMoonlight BeachBeach Dreams

CHRISTMAS BOOKS

A Season for Hope (Christmas in Silver Falls)The Magic of the Season (Christmas in Silver Falls)Christmas in Snow Valley (Hometown Christmas Series)One Unforgettable Christmas (Hometown Christmas Series)Christmas Sisters (FREE PREQUEL to Soul Sisters at Cedar Mountain Lodge)Christmas Wishes (Soul Sisters at Cedar Mountain Lodge)Christmas Surprises (Soul Sisters at Cedar Mountain Lodge)Christmas Shelter (Soul Sisters at Cedar Mountain Lodge)Christmas Hearts (Soul Sisters at Cedar Mountain Lodge)