REVIEW:

All the Beautiful Secrets By J.S. Ellis is book two in All the Beautiful Lies Series. If you read book one, you will definitely want to read this new book in the series. I told you in my review that All the Beautiful Lies left us hanging and I was dying to know where the story was going. Well, I finally found out and I can’t wait for you to read it too! I hope you pre-ordered it!

I know that this series is a little more open door than some like to read but, I think because of the nature of the story it is called for. These books give us a look into the kind of life none of us will ever live and maybe the kind of life someone in our family has lived. I am open to a lot because like some of you, I want to know and explore things that I would never do on my own.

Emma is the main character in this series. She was raised by wealthy and absent parents who now want to be a little bit more hands-on than Emma is willing to accept at this point in her life. We know that she has suffered great loss in her life as a young woman. She runs her own cosmetics business at the moment.

I really enjoyed this book because it gave me a little more background of all the characters and it hinted at where book three is going. This series All the Beautiful Lies is complex. There is a lot going on in them and I think there is something for everyone. Let me explain a little.

I don’t want to give anything away. I always want to leave you to enjoy the books as I have and not give too much of the plot away. We know that her husband hired a professional escort to pursue his wife and see if she could be persuaded to have an affair. The escort has a job to do, but he becomes concerned about what he should tell the husband and whether what he says would put Emma in jeopardy. 

If you love reading crime books, mysteries or suspense, it is all in this series. People come up missing or are found dead and there are investigations going on. We are shown glimpses of romance and caring for others and greediness. It is all within the pages of these books. I recommend this series for your reading pleasure. These books were written as a series and should be read in order. I highly recommend them. They will be great additions to your nightstand. I loved them!

Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

After witnessing Jeff Whittaker’s murder and the possible theft of a priceless violin, Daryl fears he’s a hunted man.

When Emma knocks on his door, armed with a slew of questions, Daryl finds himself forced to dig deeper the very situation he’s been hiding from. Now, he has no choice but to look further into Jeff’s death and how it ties in with the missing instrument.

Meanwhile, Daryl is hired by a pretty new client who takes a keen interest in him and keeps popping up at places he happens to be. What is the mysterious woman after? And who can he turn to when his darkest secrets are thrust into the light?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Author of psychological thrillers and suspense J.S. Ellis had published her debut psychological thriller in 2019 which was an instant success and received great praise from readers. She writes stories about obsession and betrayal. When she’s not putting her characters in uncomfortable difficult positions, J.S Ellis likes to relax with her husband and their fur baby, Eloise. They live on the sunny island of Malta.

Her novels are dark, suspenseful filled with mystery and intrigue.

REVIEW:

I was totally honored when I was chosen to be on the Super Reader team for Hank Phillippi Ryan’s new book All This Could Be Yours! I love it when I have the chance to read and review for an author as popular as Hank is. Let me tell you, I think most readers are going to love this new book.

First of all, it is about a debut author who hits it big time. She quit her job to pursue her dream to be a full time writer. Now the downside for her is she has to tour the country to do author events. She reads excerpts, answers questions and signs books for her fans. This is where some of the weird things start to happen during the Q&A events.

All This Could Be Yours takes us on a wild, suspenseful ride. I was not able to figure out what was really going on. You get hints along the way and you know a little bit. You just don’t know who and why they are coming out of the woodwork now of all times. Things at home with her husband and kids start to go awry. I found myself constantly holding my breath and wondering what was going to happen.

If you love a suspenseful, twisty book that keeps you on your toes and the edge of your seat, you will likely enjoy this book. I found myself rushing to get to the end to see what the whole story was and how it was all going to pan out. I am not sure All This Could Be Yours by Hank Phillippi Ryan is a great book for your nightstand unless you like laying awake trying to figure out what is going to happen. I think you might just be reading the night away! Until Next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

“Engrossing—with a twist that left me reeling!”
—Freida McFadden, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid

Is a debut author’s blockbuster bestseller about to ruin her life? A glamorous book tour becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse chase in this new and captivating thriller by “master of suspense” (Publishers Weekly) and USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan.

Debut sensation Tessa Calloway is on a whirlwind book tour for her instant bestseller, All This Could Be Yours. In a different city every night, Tessa receives standing ovations from adoring fans while her husband Henry and their two children cheer her on from their brand-new dream house.

But there’s a chilling problem with Tessa’s triumphant book tour—she soon discovers she is being stalked by someone who’s obsessed not only with sabotaging her career, but also with destroying her perfect family back home.

Tessa fears the fallout from an impossible decision she once made—what felt like a genuine deal with the devil—appears to be coming due. And she’s realizing that every high-stakes bargain comes with a high-stakes price. If Tessa can’t untangle who’s threatening to expose her darkest secrets, she’ll lose her career, her family—and possibly her life.

At the Publisher’s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Hank Phillippi Ryan is the USA Today bestselling author of thirteen award-winning novels of suspense. National reviews have called her a “master at crafting suspenseful mysteries” and “a superb and gifted storyteller.” Her newest novel is THE HOUSE GUEST ( Forge Books, February 2023) which received a starred review from LIbrary Journal, calling it “Binge-worhty.” The rave review from Publishers Weekly says “Ryan is a master of suspense.”

Her 202 thriller (Forge Books, September 14, 2021) is HER PERFECT LIFE. It received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly, which called it “A superlative thriller.” Mystery Scene Magazine calls it “A powerhouse of a novel.”

Her 2020 book is the USA Today bestselling THE FIRST TO LIE. The Publishers Weekly Starred Review calls it “Stellar.” It is a nominee for the Anthony Award for Best Novel of the Year, and for the Mary Higgins Clark award.

Her recent suspense thriller THE MURDER LIST is a USA Today Bestseller, the Anthony Award Winner for Best Novel of the Year, and an Agatha, Macavity and Mary Higgins Clark award nominee, a CNN Top Summer Read, and a Most Anticipated Book of Summer 2019 from Criminal Element. AJ Finn calls it “a fireworks display of a novel–explosive, exciting and likely to leave you gasping.” BA Paris says: “A cracker of a read!”

Her first psychological standalone, TRUST ME, is an Agatha Award nominee. It was named a Best Book of 2018 from REAL SIMPLE Magazine, BookBub, PopSugar, Bustle, CrimeReads and The New York Post. Mary Kubica says: “Dazzling!” and Lisa Gardner says “Mesmerizing!” The Booklist STARRED review says “..it’s a knockout. First-rate psychological suspense.”

Her thriller SAY NO MORE is a Library Journal BEST OF 2016. And a nominee for the AGATHA AWARD, the DAPHNE award, and the MARY HIGGINS CLARK AWARD! Associated Press calls it “stellar” and Publishers Weekly calls it “thrilling” “unflinching” and “gratifying.”

Her 2015 book, WHAT YOU SEE, is a Library Journal BEST of 2015, an ANTHONY and AGATHA Award nominee, and a Top Pick!, dubbed “exceptional suspense.” It received a starred review from Library Journal which says: “Readers will find themselves racing to the finish!”

Her 2014 book, TRUTH BE TOLD, won the AGATHA Award for best mystery, and is a Library Journal Best of 2014. It received starred reviews from Booklist and Library Journal, which says, “Drop everything and binge read!”

THE WRONG GIRL won the Agatha Award and the Daphne Award, and is a seven-week Boston Globe bestseller and Anthony Award nominee.

THE OTHER WOMAN won the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award, and was listed as a Best Book of 2012 by the Kansas City Star, the Sacramento Bee, Suspense Magazine, and The Boston Globe, won the prestigious Mary Higgins Clark Award, and was the only novel nominated for the Agatha, Anthony, Macavity, Shamus and Daphne awards for Best Novel of 2012.

Her first four mysteries, beginning with the Agatha Award-winning PRIME TIME, feature Charlotte McNally, a Boston television reporter. FACE TIME was a BookSense Notable Book, and AIR TIME and DRIVE TIME were both Anthony and Agatha Award nominees for best novel of 2009 and 2010. They are now available in all new editions.

Hank is also an award-winning investigative reporter at Boston’s WHDH-TV. In addition to 36 EMMYs and 14 Edward R. Murrow awards, Hank’s won dozens of other honors for her ground-breaking journalism.

Her work has resulted in new laws, people sent to prison, homes removed from foreclosure, and millions of dollars in refunds and restitution for victims and consumers. She’s been a radio reporter, a legislative aide in the United States Senate and an editorial assistant at Rolling Stone Magazine, working with Hunter S. Thompson, Richard Avedon and Richard Goodwin.

Hank is a founding teacher at Mystery Writers of America University and served as 2013 president of national Sisters in Crime. She blogs at Jungle Red Writers and Career Authors. She is a co-host at FIRST CHAPTER FUN and a founder and co-host of THE BACK ROOM, and the host of A Mighty Mystery on A Mighty Blaze.

She lives in Boston with her husband, a nationally renowned civil rights and criminal defense attorney.

Learn more about Hank at http://www.HankPhillippiRyan.com.

REVIEW:

I never thought I would be caught dead reading a political thriller. Well, that is until one of my favorite authors wrote one. Tammy L. Grace has written Shadows of the Past. Did I like it? I loved it! I have to admit that I sat down in my recliner and opened the book with a lot of trepidation. I stay away from politics as much as I can considering I have a husband who loves to discuss politics. It’s just not my favorite topic.

There are several things I liked about the book, and I can’t wait to read more of the series. My fingers and toes are crossed! There is a kind of love story. The main character is Quinn Stone, who partners up with an old flame that has started his own top-notch security company. Ethan and Quinn used to work together at the CIA. Quinn works out of her home doing investigations, taking on only the ones she wants to do. In this book, they are trying to keep a presidential candidate safe during his campaign.

Shadows of the Past is not a simple book. It is not a romance although I hoped it would be. It is a complex story although it is easy to follow if you pay attention. The author has a way of presenting the story in a way that kept me interested and did not lose me. I didn’t feel like she was dumbing it down either. 

If you know anything about Tammy L. Grace, you know she usually has dogs in her books and this one is not any different. We meet Quinn’s golden named Zephyr and there is another special golden named Cara. Oh, and there was a passage in the book taking us back to a small town that I’m fond of in another series that Tammy wrote some books for. That was heartwarming.

If you love suspense, mysteries and thrillers, you will enjoy this book and I highly recommend a copy for your nightstand. You can’t go wrong with a book written by Tammy L. Grace and especially Shadows of the Past. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

Her Past Haunts Her. Her Future Hangs in the Balance.

Ex-CIA operative Quinn Stone’s world unravels when a ghost from her past emerges in a Boston airport. A cryptic message drags her to a Vermont B&B, where a man she thought was dead reveals a chilling truth: Quinn is the only one who can stop The Collective—a lethal network targeting Senator Tanner Chase, a presidential hopeful.

As buried family secrets threaten to derail her, Quinn teams with her ex-colleague, Ethan Cross of Sentinel Security, to protect Chase through a deadly gauntlet of near misses, each a breadcrumb to a traitor buried deep in her old agency.

The Collective’s corruption might infect every level of power. At a high-stakes event, violence erupts, secrets unravel, and blood spills. Can Quinn dismantle the conspiracy threatening to reshape America—or will the shadows of her past bury her first?

If you enjoy intricate conspiracies and fast-paced intrigue, featuring unforgettable characters with hidden ties, don’t miss this captivating new suspense drama from USA Today bestselling author Tammy L. Grace.

Read more from USA Today bestselling author Tammy L. Grace
HOMETOWN HARBOR SERIES

Hometown Harbor: The Beginning (Prequel Novella)
Finding Home
Home Blooms
Promise of Home
Pieces of Home
Finally Home
Forever Home
Follow Me Home
Long Way Home
Come Home for Christmas
Feels Like Home
COOPER HARRINGTON DETECTIVE NOVELS

Killer Music
Deadly Connection
Dead Wrong
Cold Killer
Deadly Deception
Deadly Pursuit
GLASS BEACH COTTAGE SERIES

Beach Haven
Moonlight Beach
Beach Dreams
SISTERS OF THE HEART SERIES
Greetings from Lavender Valley
Pathway to Lavender Valley
Sanctuary at Lavender Valley
Blossoms at Lavender Valley
Comfort in Lavender Valley
Reunion in Lavender Valley
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)
OTHER TITLES
The Wishing Tree
Wish Again
Overdue Wishes
One More Wish
Pick of the Litter
Hearts Unleashed
Welcome Aboard
Uncharted Waters
WRITING AS CASEY WILSON
A Dog’s Hope
A Dog’s Chance

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Tammy L. Grace is a USA Today bestselling author of women’s fictions, family sagas, mysteries, and Christmas stories. She’s known for writing perfect escapes, unforgettable characters, and binge-worthy stories. Readers often say her characters feel like old friends and love the dogs she weaves into all her books. She brings readers entertaining stories that take them on an emotional journey, filled with complex relationships of friendship and family in her women’s fiction novels. Mystery readers delight in her fast-paced whodunits and fans of Christmas love her small town holiday stories filled with family, friendship, and furry characters.

Tammy also writes under the pen name Casey Wilson and has released two emotional and heartwarming stories about the bond we have with our beloved canine companions.

When Tammy isn’t working on ideas for a novel, she’s spending time with family and friends or supporting her addiction to books, tea, and chocolate. She and her husband make their home in Nevada and have one grown son and a spoiled golden retriever.

Tammy invites you to subscribe to her newsletter at http://www.tammylgrace.com/newsletter and she’ll send you a free interview with all the dogs in her Hometown Harbor Series as a thank you gift. Find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tammylgrace.books and be sure and click the follow button here on Amazon.

REVIEW:

How could I not give Ashley Farley’s new book Where Light Lingers five stars? I would love to give it so many more! This has to be my favorite book by her. I have loved her books since I stumbled across them several years ago. My first book by her was Life on Loan back in 2019. I’ve been hooked since.

Where Light Lingers has my favorite character of all time! Her name is Blossom and she is just “heavenly” if you get my drift. She seems to come on the scene when she is needed most. All of us need a Blossom. She makes me miss my mama. I would love her to wrap me in her arms just once in a while. 

In this story we meet Professor Selwyn Aldridge and she has just lost her mother. Her father died three short years ago and she is feeling a little lost. At home she has a housekeeper named Rosa who has been employed with the family for years. Blossom is helping her find her way as an orphan. In the meantime an old flame shows up, a pregnant student needs help and someone or something seems to be living in the apartment above the garage.

Selwyn suddenly finds a life full of purpose. Although it all doesn’t go so well or so smoothly. You learn sometimes you have to ride the waves to get to the other side. I think Selwyn does a pretty good job of that. I enjoyed going on that ride with her and Blossom. 

That is one thing you can count on with a book by Ashley Farley. She will keep you interested and she has a wonderful ability to bring us characters that we learn to love and care for. I think they draw me in first and then the storyline captures my interest and I am not able to put the book down until I am done. If I do have to put it down, I can’t wait to get back to it. 

If you are looking for some books for your nightstand, I highly recommend Where Light Lingers by Ashley Farley. You won’t be disappointed. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

Sometimes the quietest miracles grow in the darkest seasons.

After six years of caring for her ailing parents, literature professor Selwyn Aldridge is alone in the weathered Victorian house where she grew up. Grief hangs heavy in every room, and her mother’s once-glorious garden is buried beneath weeds. When a bottle of morphine disappears during a moment of despair, Selwyn begins to question her grip on reality—until a radiant stranger named Blossom appears, arriving with uncanny timing and an instinct for exactly what Selwyn needs.

With Blossom’s quiet guidance, Selwyn begins to restore her mother’s garden—and, slowly, her own sense of purpose. But when an old flame resurfaces, a pregnant student turns up in need, and strange disturbances echo from the garage apartment, it becomes clear Selwyn’s story is far from over.

Set against the lush, literary backdrop of Oxford, Mississippi, Where the Light Lingers is a soulful novel about second chances, chosen family, and the quiet miracles that take root when we begin again.

For readers who loved The Secret to Southern Charm by Kristy Woodson Harvey or The Summer House by Lauren K. Denton—this soulful Southern novel will speak to your heart.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Ashley Farley writes heartfelt stories about women navigating life’s challenges. Her characters are mothers, daughters, sisters, and wives facing real-life struggles with resilience and grace. Best known for her Sweeney Sisters series, Ashley’s books have touched the hearts of readers far and wide.

A wife and mother of two young adults, for more than two decades, Ashley has split her time between Richmond and the Northern Neck of Virginia. Yet, a piece of her heart will always belong to the South Carolina Lowcountry, where she draws inspiration from the moss-draped oaks, coastal cuisine, and the warm, welcoming spirit of its people.

REVIEW:

Alison Ragsdale has once again delivered a heartwarming and heartwrenching new novel for our reading pleasure. Her new book is titled My Sister’s Only Hope. My hope is that you read this new book and enjoy it as much as I did. It is such a satisfying read. It is another of those books that once I got into the story there was no putting it down. I’m so glad I don’t have to get up and go to work in the mornings!

This is a story of two sisters that were orphaned when their parents died. The older sister has asked the younger one to help her become a mother. She tells her she is her only hope. Kenzie knows she will do whatever it takes to help her sister. Her sister has done so much for her and this is finally something she can do for Olivia. 

This book explores the bonds between sisters and marriage vows. It will make you think and wonder what you would do in the situation that Kenzie finds herself in. I am not sure I would have made the same decision in her situation. It is after all a life changing decision. A child is just not an eighteen year obligation. Love and commitment usually ends up somewhere in the mix.

I am absolutely giddy every time I hear that Ms. Ragsdale is coming out with a new book. There are times when I yearn for a story like she writes. She writes with her heart and soul. You can feel it in the stories. She has a great talent for developing characters that stick with you long after you finish the book. It is because you take a deep dive into their feelings and who they really are so they tend to stay with you. 

If you love good stories about family, commitment and the nitty gritty that comes with them, then I highly recommend any book that is written by Alison Ragsdale and My Sister’s Only Hope is a wonderful book to start with. You can’t go wrong putting this one on your nightstand. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

‘Will you help me become a mother?’ My sister whispers, her hands clasping mine. ‘You’re my only hope…’

When my sister asks me to help her have a child, I already know I will say yes. She has always dreamed of being a mother, and this might be her last chance.

Not long after the embryo is created, my sister is killed in a tragic hiking accident. The grief of losing my best friend is unbearable, but in the days that follow I realize there is a shimmer of hope: I can still fulfill her dream, and bring her baby into the world.

But no matter what I do, I can’t stop thinking about my sister’s last words to me. On the day she died, she said there was something she needed to tell me. And when my brother-in-law finally tells me what my sister was hiding, I can barely breathe.

My heart breaks as I realize I may not have known my sister at all. But now I know her terrible secret, do I have the strength to be the mother of her child?

An emotional and unputdownable story about what it means to be a mother. Perfect for fans who love Kate Hewitt, Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Alison Ragsdale writes contemporary women’s fiction novels set in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, her homeland. They are emotionally charged stories about family, love, loss, forgiveness, and finding new ways to happiness despite life’s toughest challenges.

Ragsdale’s novels are heart-wrenching tales of family dynamics and relationships, inspired by the extraordinary in the every-day. For more information, previews of upcoming books, and signings, sign up for the Highlanders Club newsletter.

A former marketing executive, originally from Edinburgh, Alison now lives near Washington D.C. with her husband and dogs. She was educated in England and holds an MBA from Leicester University.

REVIEW:

The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury was my first Christmas book of the year! I have to admit that I am a softie for any Christmas story and if it contains a love story that is even better! I even love Christmas movies. This book gives us a double whammy because it has been made into a movie. How fun is that?

This story is about an old family heirloom ring that was lost and may never be found again. Vanessa is a military widow and her daughter has just started college. After she moves her daughter in the dorm and is on her way home again, she makes a detour to get gas. She sees an interesting antique store and decides to take a look and see if by chance she can find her ring. She meets Ben and the rest is history. I can’t tell you anymore about the ring. The search is a huge part of the story.

I can tell you that if you like Karen Kingsbury, you will most likely fall in love with her latest novel. I haven’t read too much of her work but I found the story and all that happens intriguing. I love the search. I love antique stores and wonder about the backstory of the items I see there. 

I truly enjoyed The Christmas Ring by Karen Kingsbury and if you are like me and like anything Christmas, then this book is for you. It is going to deserve a spot on your nightstand for the upcoming holidays! Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

While searching for her family’s long-lost heirloom ring, military widow Vanessa Mayfield meets handsome antique dealer Ben Miller. The two are drawn to each other and forge a friendship that soon becomes a deep and breathtaking romance. But neither are sure that what they’ve found can last.

As Vanessa organizes her annual Columbus Cares Christmas Military Dance, she looks forward to her daughter’s return from college. But Vanessa hasn’t told Sadie about Ben. After all, Vanessa hadn’t anticipated finding love again after losing her husband. And now she wrestles with feelings that are becoming hard to ignore.

Just as Ben is about to declare his love for Vanessa, he learns more about her missing Christmas ring: her great grandfather found it in France on D-Day, and engraved on the band is a single meaningful word. The details confirm a terrible truth, one that Ben cannot ignore.

Certain he now knows where Vanessa’s ring is, Ben leaves town in a frantic rush. But can he stop a certain sale, or will Vanessa’s ring be lost forever? Days before Christmas, when all seems hopeless, Ben and Vanessa learn an important eternal truth: Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Karen Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, is America’s favorite inspirational storyteller, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller lists and many of her novels are under development with Hallmark Films and as major motion pictures. Her Baxter Family books are being developed into a TV series slated for major network viewing sometime in the next year. Karen is also an adjunct professor of writing at Liberty University. In 2001 she and her husband, Don, adopted three boys from Haiti, doubling their family in a matter of months. Today the couple has joined the ranks of empty-nesters, living in Tennessee near five of their adult children.

REVIEW:

The second book in the Tucker Billionaires Series has finally arrived! It is Fierce Love by W. Million. The first book was Temporary Love which was released January of 2024. It was a wait but worth every long month of it. W. Million always brings us such delicious stories and Fierce Love is just as yummy.

This story is about Hollyn Davis and Nathaniel Tucker. Their story is a little like the fairy tale Cinderella. Hollyn comes from a poor family whose parents are criminals and Nate is from a rich family related to the royalty we have come to love in Bellerive. Now, who doesn’t like an adult fairy tale?

We meet some new characters and a few of the characters from the first book. Fierce Love does read as a standalone. You don’t have to read the first one before reading this one. You may want to go back and read Temporary Love after you get a taste of these books. They are addictive.

I also love that it is a small community on the island of Bellerive. The characters are great! Even if there are some of them you don’t like, you will love how W. Million has developed these folks. Some of them are so unique and some you love right away and there are those you would like to slap. Seriously!

Even though the Tucker family is over the top rich, you will enjoy their interactions. The siblings get along well and are a joy. Most of them have charities that they have developed and support. They are basically good people. Well, except for a couple. You have to have a scoundrel in the pack. Right?

The descriptions of the landscapes and the homes make the area come alive. I can see it in my mind and would love a visit sometime. It is truly a beautiful place. I loved the books about the Royal family. If you enjoy this book and series, go back and check out the Bellerive Royals Series. 

If you like royalty, seeing how the rich live and a side of steamy with your love story, be sure to check out W. Million and Fierce Love. I highly recommend these books for your nightstand and your bedtime reading pleasure. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

I broke my own heart to save my little sister.

I walked away from the only man I’ve ever loved to protect him.

Nathaniel was the rich boy. I was the girl with criminals for parents. First loves are never meant to last.

Now I’m back home on the island we grew up on for a new job. It should be a win-win. My sister loves this island with the small town feel that I escaped years ago.

All I want is a clean slate—to move forward.

But long days on the set of the TV show I’m working on with Nathaniel makes me relive all the moments of our past.

Every touch, every quiet moment, every questioning glance in his eyes—I know I won’t be able to stay away from him.

Even if it costs me everything.

This is the second book in the Tucker Billionaires, but this can be read as a standalone.

Content considerations: family member death, neglectful/cruel parents, substance abusing parents, criminals for parents

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

REVIEW:

The Years I Lost by Kristina Hall is a book I will highly recommend to readers who love Christian Fiction. I have read enough books by her that I know she is one of my favorite authors. This one was one that was different for me. I love mysteries, suspense and thrillers and this one fell into the suspense genre. I couldn’t wait to read this book and it was everything I hoped it would be.

Sadie is one of the main characters in this book and she has lost all of her memory from before she woke up in an abandoned building. She doesn’t even know who she is. She goes on the run and her husband Adam finally finds her. She is learning about her life and trying to adjust into a new normal for her. 

What I really like about this book is Sadie and Adam lean on their faith and their relationship with God to move forward. Although Sadie doesn’t understand why she had to lose her memory she knows God is with her moving forward and that she doesn’t need to know the reason that happened to her. I love it when the characters I am reading about pray and let us in on their conversations with the Lord. 

The characters are likable and the storyline is believable. I can’t find any fault with this book other than I would have liked it to continue on. Don’t get me wrong here. There was enough in this book. I was just enjoying it so much, I wanted more. Don’t you think that is a sign of a good book?

If you love Christian Fiction and even If you have never read it, now is the time. I want to encourage you to give this book a try. It is not in your face or shoving it down your throat. It is a book that has a little romance, some crime and just a good clean story. If you love suspense novels, then I certainly would like to recommend The Years I Lost by Kristina Hall to you. It belongs on your nightstand. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

After waking up in an abandoned building and having no memory of how she got there or who she is, Sadie goes on the run. She might not know anything about the last thirty-something years of her life, but she knows she’s in trouble. When Adam, a man claiming to be her husband, finds her and tells her the wild story of how she ended up in that building, can she trust him? Better yet, can she and Adam survive the danger stalking them—and find some semblance of a normal life together?

From Kristina Hall, author of women’s Christian fiction, comes a suspense novel featuring high stakes, faith, and a hint of romance.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Kristina Hall is a sinner saved by grace who seeks to glorify God with her words. She is a homeschool graduate and holds a degree in accounting. When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading, arm wrestling, lifting weights, and playing the violin. Visit her website at kristinahallauthor.wordpress.com.

REVIEW:

Now and Then by Kay Bratt is the thirteenth book in the Hart’s Ridge series. It is a great addition to the series and takes it in a little bit of a different direction. I like where this story is headed and will hopefully continue to read this series for a long time. I really like it and I’ll tell you why.

This is a crime series with characters centered around a family. Most of the characters are from a very dysfunctional family that we have seen come into their own and rally back to becoming a loving and functional family again. I love these people like they were a part of my own family and the best part of all they live in a small town of Hart’s Ridge. I love a book that is set in Small Town, USA.

Taylor Gray and her husband Sam have opened a private detective agency called Greystone Investigations. Taylor is hoping to spend more time with her daughter and be involved with her life. Their first big case involves Sam’s side of the family in another state keeping them away from home longer than they would like. Things are happening at home too.

I love these books. They are based on a true crime but fictionalized in the book. There is always something going on and something that calls you back into the pages. I had to know what was going on and once I picked up this book, I was lost in the world of Hart’s Ridge, Taylor and her family!

Now and Then has a bit of a cliff hanger but, if you’ve been reading this series then you know that this is the norm and you find yourself excited for the next installment. If you like small towns, investigations, family drama and love stories then Kay Bratt has written a series just for you! If you haven’t read any of them yet, what are you waiting for? The Hart’s Ridge series belongs on your night stand. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

A woman sleuth. A cold case. A town full of secrets—and a sister fighting a battle of her own.

Taylor Gray has traded her badge for a fresh start. Alongside her husband Sam, she’s launched Graystone Investigations—a private detective agency fueled by grit, intuition, and an unwavering pursuit of justice. Their latest case? A high-stakes cold case that could overturn a decade-old conviction.

A man has spent years behind bars for a brutal crime—but did he do it? Or was he simply the easiest target in a town eager to close the file? Hired by the man’s devoted sister, Taylor and Sam dig deep into a web of missing evidence, forgotten leads, and truths buried under years of silence.

Back home in Hart’s Ridge, Taylor’s younger sister Anna is fighting a quieter battle—one that’s just as harrowing. Suspended from her job as an ER nurse after being accused of theft, Anna is determined to clear her name. But the deeper she digs, the more dangerous the lies become—especially when her ex-husband’s powerful family is pulling the strings. With a blossoming romance on shaky ground and her children caught in the crossfire, Anna must decide how much she’s willing to risk to reclaim her life.

As the Gray sisters fight for justice—one in a courtroom, the other in a hospital hallway—they’ll learn that sometimes the truth isn’t just hidden…it’s protected by those who fear it most.

From the bestselling author of Hart’s Ridge comes a gripping new chapter in the series—woven with heart, family, suspense, and the kind of justice only the Gray women can deliver.

REVIEW:

If you are like me and love to read debut novels, then let me introduce you to a new author named Jayne Mills and her wonderful new book Bottom of the Breath. I was not able to put this book down. It held my interest and had me doing some research on my own. That is a great book and I think this one will be winning some awards for Ms. Mills.

The main character is Cyd. Her life has been turned upside down.  She receives a letter while in the hospital that she has inherited the remains of her Aunt’s estate. She lives in the panhandle of Florida and there is a hurricane bearing down on the Gulf side of the state. I don’t want to tell you more because a lot is told to you in the synopsis. Anymore than that will spoil the book for you.

Cyd is into numerology and I had to check the discussion about your life number, figuring out my own number and seeing what it said about me. It was amazingly spot on. Don’t forget to do that! Even if you don’t believe in numerology, it is just fun to see what it tells you about yourself. 

Cyd winds up visiting the Grand Canyon and I absolutely enjoyed her experiences there and the descriptions of the area were magnificent. The descriptions in this book are very interesting and she makes you feel like you have been there or actually makes you want to go there on your own. 

I loved this book for the new things that it taught me. I enjoyed the story line and was involved with Cyd and what was happening to her and wondering how her life was going to turn out. The other characters were a good support except for one in particular. That would be her husband. I didn’t like him. You’ll see for yourself. There were times I was talking out loud to him. He is not a wise man. 

If you love a book that makes you want to travel, learn new things and bring out your feelings, then this book is one that should be on your radar. It actually should be on your nightstand waiting for you at the end of the day. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

For fans of Liane Moriarty and Maria Semple, this contemporary debut novel weaves together romance, mystery, and adventure as a woman travels to the Grand Canyon seeking answers after uncovering an old family secret.

After crashing into a devastating revelation, Cyd’s tranquil life on the Florida panhandle is further upended when she receives a letter announcing an inheritance from an estranged aunt. The inheritance contains mysterious “items of a personal nature” which Cyd must collect in person halfway across the country. In a last attempt to salvage her deteriorating marriage, Cyd agrees to travel with her husband on what he promises—and she questions—will be the trip of a lifetime.

As they set out, a hurricane threatens their hometown. Soon, fueled by the growing threat of the storm and the tension brewing between them, the couple’s long-suppressed problems erupt. Cyd digs deep for the courage to continue the journey on her own, unsure if either her home or her marriage will survive.

Once in Phoenix, Cyd learns the strange details of the inheritance and a decades-old family secret. But what was the whole truth? Clues and instinct lead Cyd to Sedona and then to the Grand Canyon. She descends into the vast chasm alone searching for answers to newly raised questions and age-old mysteries. She steps off the beaten path, literally, knowing she must make peace with her pain-filled past and her uncertain future.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Jayne Mills is a financial advisor who has secretly nurtured a lifelong dream of writing a novel. She expressed her literary aspirations through  Financial Wellness Monthly , a newsletter combining her interests in finance, yoga, and meditation. Additionally, she developed a program called The Wealth-Wellness Connection, designed to help people better understand their complex relationships with money. Jayne holds degrees in journalism and finance and is a registered yoga teacher. In recent years, her favorite way to vacation is as the navigator in a custom van (she hates talking maps) on a quest to visit every national park with her partner (he knows better than to  ever  let her drive) and their Border Collie, Elvis. She lives peacefully in St. Augustine, Florida.