REVIEW:

HOLY COW!!! I just read the best Psychological Suspense book I’ve ever read. At 70 years old, that is saying a lot. When She Escaped by Jenifer Ruff is unputdownable and will knock your socks off! Let me tell you why.

First things first. The premise of this book is something I’ve never read before. It is about an author writing a book in a secluded mountain lodge. Maybe I’ve read a book or two about an author but this one is different. When she ventures out on the grounds she feels like someone is watching her. Are they? 

She meets a very handsome man on her way to dinner on the first evening. For the first time in a long time she is able to relax and have a wonderful conversation with him and dinner turns into after dinner drinks. Who is this man? Is he everything he says he is? Can he be trusted?

There are so many little things that make you wonder what is going on. Things that you think might mean something or do they? Are they there to throw you off or is this author just a little weird. She doesn’t allow pictures of herself and doesn’t have an online presence. Who does that in this day and age?

What in the world is going on? I’m not going to tell you. I will tell you there seems to be two timelines to this story. Did you just read that correctly? Yup. I’m telling you, if you never read another Psychological Suspense book again, you must read When She Escaped by Jenifer Ruff. She has been a favorite author of mine for a long while and believe me when I tell you she has absolutely outdone herself with her new offering! 

If you love Psychological Suspense and even if you don’t, I highly recommend this book. You will not want to put it down until you have reached the end. Don’t put it on your nightstand either. You’ll never get to sleep. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

“A page turner for me. The twists and turns were spectacular.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Goodreads Review

“Tension on every page, sharp writing, and a twist that flips everything.” – Sara Ennis, author of The Dollhouse

“A twisty mind-bender set against a stunning Colorado backdrop. This is psychological suspense at its most original—gripping, clever, and impossible to put down.” – Audrey J. Cole, USA Today bestselling author of Missing In Flight

A secluded mountain cabin. A famous author. A truth best left hidden.

At the luxurious Raven’s Hollow Lodge, bestselling novelist Zipporah Bazile arrives to write her next psychological thriller—a haunting story about a woman imprisoned in the basement of a remote cabin.

When Zipporah ventures beyond her suite to explore the resort, strange events occur. Someone is following her on the trails, digging online for information about her life, and slipping a mysterious powder into her drinks. Her growing romantic connection with another resort guest only deepens her paranoia. Is he part of the danger, or someone she can trust?
Shocking revelations soon threaten Zipporah’s grip on reality, forcing her to question everything about her novel, past, and identity. She must confront the terrifying possibility that the ending she’s writing might be her own.

An atmospheric psychological thriller with a shocking twist, perfect for Freida McFadden fans.

EARLY GOODREADS REVIEWS:
“A gripping suspense thriller that kept me guessing.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“An edge-of-your-seat thriller with twists, turns, suspense, and surprises I didn’t see coming.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“I absolutely loved it…Part mystery, part psychological thriller, part unexpected romance. Page turner for sure!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

REVIEW:

I’m late on this review and I want to apologize to Karen McQuestion.  Written Off is her latest book, it is wildly fun, intriguing and kept my interest trying to figure out what was really going on. You will never say you’ve read a book like this before.

The main character is Dana Broderick. In the author’s words, Dana Broderick is a celebrity author—bold, glamorous, and always in the spotlight. I know we’ve all read books about authors but, in this book Dana goes missing and nobody really cares where she is or what is happening to her. Her assistant, Courtney Hart is frantic to find her and is not getting any cooperation.

As usual, I’m not going to tell you about the plot because I want you to read the book and unravel all that is happening as it happens. Believe me, you are going to go on a ride with Dana and Courtney. They definitely will keep you entertained.

Karen McQuestion came on my radar with a book written in another time period and I fell in love with her writing. She most always has unique settings and unique storylines that I haven’t read before. She recently took a few years off from writing. I think like me, thoughts of retirement were running through her head. Thanks to her readers, they started contacting her looking for more from her. I’m so glad she is back and am so sorry this wound up being late. Life just gets in the way sometimes.

If you love stories that are not run of the mill have a crime, a little romance and some family drama thrown in, then this book should be on your radar and on your night stand for some excellent reading adventure. I’m so glad I was able to read it and I know you will love it as much as I did. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

Where’s Dana? And why doesn’t anyone care?

Dana Broderick is a celebrity author—bold, glamorous, and always in the spotlight. But behind the scenes, it’s Courtney Hart who helps to keep Dana’s high-maintenance life on track. As Dana’s quiet, dependable best friend and assistant, Courtney has always been content staying in the background. Until Dana vanishes without a trace.

At first, Courtney assumes everyone will be frantic to find her. But to her shock, no one seems to care, not Dana’s family, not her staff, not even her agent. When a ransom demand finally surfaces, it’s dismissed as nothing more than a publicity stunt.

As Courtney delves deeper into the mystery, she encounters people who seem to be deliberately leading her in circles. The more she uncovers, the more she realizes that the bigger concern may not be where Dana went but why no one wants her found.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

REVIEW:

If you are a fan of either Emerald O’Brien or Meghan O’Flynn or maybe both, hang on to your hats because I have the news of the day! They are collaborating on a new series together called Between Us. The first book is called Cruel Bonds and believe me when I tell you this is a book you won’t want to put down. Until now I haven’t read Meghan O’Flynn before. I will be looking at her books to read more from her.

This is a story told by two friends by way of letters. I don’t know about you but I love letters and reading books about them or stories told through them. One of the girls is Gabrielle and the other one is Violet. They have been friends for a long time and I guess you could say that the name of the book describes their relationship.

This book is one twist after another and actually an interesting twist on twist upon twist. It had my head twisting off! I do have a word of caution for you. You must pay attention to the chapter headings. That tells you who is currently writing. Maybe because I am old or something, but I really had to pay attention so I knew which one it was because I didn’t feel there was enough difference in their voices. They both felt too much the same to me. Once I got in the swing of things it went well.

If you love a great psychological fiction story or you’re a big fan of Emerald or Meghan, you will definitely want to pick up a copy of this book. It is a really great story that will shock you down to your core. I don’t know if this book belongs on your nightstand or not. I might just keep you awake at night. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

In the shadow of betrayal lies a twisted game of vengeance. An addictive domestic thriller for fans of Gillian Flynn and Alice Feeney.

A funeral tore them apart, but digging the same grave could bring them back together… even if it’s their own.

Violet and Gabrielle have been best friends since childhood, sharing everything—even the things they’d rather not. But when a devastating accident left a rift in their once unbreakable bond, each tried to carve out a life of her own, free from the reminders of that tragic day.

When the death of Gabrielle’s grandmother brings them back together, they’re hopeful they can mend old wounds. After all, they’ve both been lonely since they parted ways. But Violet isn’t completely alone now—she has a new man in her life. Gabrielle is in love. Though history has told Gabby it’s dangerous to introduce any love interest to Violet, she’s eager to make sure this time is different.

This time, they aren’t going to let anything come between them.

But rekindling their friendship is soon overshadowed by unexpected horrors. Both feel as if they’re being watched. They catch glimpses of people who can’t possibly exist. And a new series of threatening events seem far too deliberate to be mere accidents. The paranoia soon drives them further from each other—and from sanity.

Is it all in their heads? Or has their past come back to haunt them?

As Violet and Gabrielle are pulled deeper into a web of lies and obsession, they find themselves bound together in a deadly game they never chose to play. Told through a series of chilling letters—each more disturbing than the last—their shared history begins to unravel, revealing a trail of secrets, betrayal, and a shocking truth neither woman could have anticipated.

Though perhaps they should have. After all, they’re far from innocent.

One might end up in an early grave—maybe she’d even deserve it. But will the other put her there?

Cruel Bonds is an unputdownable domestic thriller about love, obsession, and the lengths people will go to in order to protect those they love. It is the first novel in the Between Us series, but all novels in the Between Us world can be read as standalones. If you love unreliable narrators, family secrets, and shocking twists, this addictive epistolary thriller is perfect for fans of Kiersten Modglin, Lucinda Berry, and Freida McFadden.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Emerald O’Brien is a Canadian author who grew up just east of Toronto, Ontario. She studied Television Broadcasting and Communications Media, graduating from the program at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario.

As a bestselling author of over twenty-five unpredictable stories packed with suspense, Emerald hopes to give her readers some of what her favourite stories have given her, including subverted expectations, a thrill ride while you root for characters you love, and a way to explore the thoughts of confronting some of our worst fears, facing them together as an audience who can discuss and connect afterwards.

To find out more, visit Emerald on her website.

Meghan O’Flynn. With books deemed “visceral, haunting, and fully immersive” (New York Times bestseller, Andra Watkins), Meghan O’Flynn has made her mark on the thriller genre. Meghan is a clinical therapist who draws her character inspiration from her knowledge of the human psyche. She is the bestselling author of gritty crime novels and serial killer thrillers, all of which take readers on the dark, gripping, and unputdownable journey for which Meghan is notorious. Learn more at https://meghanoflynn.com!

REVIEW:

The Hart’s Ridge Series by Kay Bratt has been a series that I have been reading since the very first book. I just finished book twelve titled Every Little Thing. Can I just tell you how impressed I am with her writing in this series? Every book gets better and better and that is hard to do since the first book started out with a bang, grabbing my attention and hasn’t let me go. 

Every Little Thing took me places I didn’t want to go. I was reluctant to follow along with Lucy. I’m sure glad I did! The book had several twists and turns in her journey and I did not see any of them coming. I am so glad I took the step to follow her. It was awesome!

Lucy is Taylor’s sister who is the main character of the series. It revolves around her family and her hometown. Taylor has worked hard to earn a place as a detective on the police force and has recently been on leave of absence. As usual, I don’t want to tell you a lot about the book or the series because I want you to experience all of the twists and turns and ups and downs for yourself. 

I think there is at least one more book coming in this series. This book also hinted at another series to come, so now is the time to finish this one up or grab that first book and start binge reading!

If you love crime stories, romance, family drama and small home towns, this book and series is for you. I think it makes for good fun reading and time you are on the edge of your seat waiting for an outcome. I highly recommend you put this series on your night stand and dig in. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

A fairytale wedding in Mexico.
Everything is supposed to be perfect.
What could possibly go wrong?

When Taylor Gray and her family travel to Cabo San Lucas to celebrate a beachside wedding, it’s supposed to be a time of joy and reconnection. But the morning after the celebration, the bride is missing—and the only clues are discarded champagne glasses at the edge of a private plunge pool, and a trail gone cold in the sweltering sun.

Back home, Taylor’s sister Lucy is on her own journey—wandering the country on what she calls her “lost highway,” trying to outrun the memories that haunt her and the voices she can’t seem to silence. But the further she runs, the more the road seems to lead her right back to the very things she’s trying to forget.

As Taylor works with local authorities and unravels a tangled web of secrets in paradise, Lucy begins to confront her past—and consider whether the path to healing might not be about escape, but finally facing the truth.

From the author of Hart’s Ridge comes a gripping twelfth installment that blends suspense, family, and heart in a story that proves every little thing matters—especially when everything is on the line.