REVIEW: Always Orchid by Carol Van Den Hende is a must read. It is actually the third book in the series about a woman named Orchid. This book is written as a stand alone novel and if you don’t read the other two books you won’t be lost at all. In fact, I still have not gone back and read the first book yet. I will. I just have to find the time in my packed schedule. I loved these two books that I read and they pulled out so many emotions from my heart, soul and right down to my tippy toes!

This book is about Orchid and all that she has gone through in her life. She has had a major tragedy that will never leave her. Phoenix Walker becomes her love interest. These two have not come through life unscathed. Phoenix is a man to look up to and has also had tragedy in his life. 

What I really like about these books is the insights we get into what each of them are thinking. Do we ever feel like we are enough for the one we love? What these two go through and what they have gone through and still they keep trying. They sometimes work together and sometimes they pull apart. I was always pulling for them and you will too as you read their story.

I don’t want to ruin anything for you but, I will say this. If more people put the work and love into their relationships that these two do there would be more successful unions. I’m not saying one way or the other whether they make it. I’m just saying the effort was there. I admire them and this book.

This book deals with disabilities and how they are seen in different parts of the world and the superstitions about folks with disabilities. I didn’t know some of this before reading Always Orchid. I think you will love the charitable spirit that comes out of this book. There are so many things to love about this story. There is also a homeless man that we meet and learn to admire for the steps he takes in his life.

This book is not all fluff and not just a love story. This book has a lot of good that comes out of it. We all need to look harder at how disabled people are treated and at why we have so many homeless people in our country. This is a beautifully written story and I highly recommend you picking up a copy for yourself.

If you love a book that makes you stop and think. That makes you actually put the book down and think about your preconceived notions then this just might be the book you need to read next. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS: “An engrossing, inspiring depiction of traumatized individuals growing amidst challenges.” — Kirkus Reviews

He almost let her go. Her past could tear them apart. But a love like theirs is worth fighting for…

Phoenix Walker will never be the same. Nine months after a heroic act leaves him forever changed, he refuses to hurt Orchid Paige ever again.

Orchid is ready to forgive. Convincing her guy she still loves him, no matter his injuries, she works to rebuild their intimacy. But their move to her family’s ancestral country unveils China’s superstitions against people with disabilities. Worse, their friend’s life has been upended by those prejudices.

Will Phoenix and Orchid find a way to beat the odds and turn discrimination into acceptance?

Always Orchid is the riveting third book in the Goodbye, Orchid contemporary fiction series. If you like relatable characters, surprising twists, and stories that pull on your emotions, then you’ll love award-winning author Carol Van Den Hende’s journey to unconditional acceptance.

American Fiction Award Winner Multicultural Fiction. Shortlisted Hawthorne Prize for Fiction. Longlisted Chatelaine Award. Pulpwood Queens 2024 Book-of-the-Month.

Book 1: Orchid Blooming
Book 2: Goodbye Orchid
Book 3: Always Orchid (can be read as standalone)

REVIEW: Reunion in Lavender Valley by Tammy L. Grace brought me to great big ugly tears more than once in the process of reading this last book in the Sisters of the Heart series. Why? Because I fell hopelessly in love with the characters and the story. The town of Lavender Valley is another one of those places that I would gladly pack up my home and move to. It is a beautiful little town that has not changed much in the last several years. The sisters all remembered places that were in town when they lived there with Jewel, their foster mom.

I am so sad that this may be the last time I get to read about these characters. They became like friends and family to me. The many people that you meet from this little town are all people I would be honored to have in my life. I can just imagine what it would be like living there and having the support of loving people.

The first book Greetings From Lavender Valley is a free download. It gives you the background of Jewel and why she and her husband became foster parents. Jewel became close to five of the girls and always kept in touch with them and considered them her daughters. This book will tell you about all five girls and why they are invited back to keep Jewel’s lavender farm and festival going into the future. Every book focuses on the arrival of each new girl.  Actually, they are grown women now and you find out that they each have a reason to go home.

I love how each of their lives are getting a fresh start and seeing where they are headed. I enjoyed how they helped each other adjust and how they all worked together in Jewel’s memory to make the lavender festival a great success. 

This is a truly unique premise for a series and I enjoyed every minute of my time spent with Jewel’s girls on her farm. You know, I was jealous that they were all there together and I could only read about it. I wanted to be there with them. By the way, so did Georgia! She was the last to arrive. She lost her husband and home very close together and really needed her sister’s support. They video chatted with her before her arrival so we did get to meet her a bit earlier.

Tammy did a great job winding up the story and tying up all the loose ends. She still left me wanting more. I always want more when there is a series as great as this one. So, if you love a book and series with a lot of love and heart at the core, this series is a winner! Absolutely one of the best series I’ve read. I strongly urge you to download Greetings From Lavender Valley and then buy the rest of the books and settle in for a nice binge read. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS: Six Women. Four Decades. One long, unexpected reunion.

Georgia Moore is still grieving from the loss of her dear husband, Lee, when she discovers she can’t remain in their home. With nowhere to turn, she accepts the invitation to return to Lavender Valley in the hopes that she can once again find a purpose.

Lavender Valley Farm needs her, and Georgia soon finds her place managing the household, using her skill with a needle, and assuming a motherly role to her sisters of the heart.

Something still feels missing but as the harvest approaches, an unexpected guest visits the farm and might hold the key to changing Georgia’s life.

Will Georgia be brave enough to embrace the chance of a new future?

REUNION AT LAVENDER VALLEY is the sixth book in the Sisters of the Heart Series from USA Today bestselling author, Tammy L. Grace. Fans of heartwarming, feel-good women’s fiction like those by Debbie Macomber or Sheila Roberts will devour this series.

Don’t miss a book in the Sisters of the Heart Series!
Book 1: Greetings from Lavender Valley
Book 2: Pathway to Lavender Valley
Book 3: Sanctuary at Lavender Valley
Book 4: Blossoms at Lavender Valley
Book 5: Comfort in Lavender Valley
Book 6: Reunion in Lavender Valley

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REVIEW: The Ones They Buried by Jenifer Ruff was WOW! I actually don’t have enough words in the English language to describe this book. This book is number eight in the Victoria Heslin Series. You don’t have to read the previous seven as they are all written as stand alone books. I recommend all of them for your reading pleasure. They are all seriously good. The Ones They Buried is by far the best one yet! It is over the top. Let me tell you why I think this book is so good.

In the back of my mind I wondered where the title came from. You might too. I have to admit I don’t give a lot of in-depth thought to the books I am reading. I let the author tell the story and let it unfold as they see fit. For me that is the only way I can enjoy and understand their technique of storytelling. I think over analyzing takes the fun out of what the author wants us to think. 

In this case, Jenifer Ruff tells us a story so captivating that I could not figure out who I wanted to pinpoint as the one behind the disappearance of the fitness trainer. Is it Catherine Bower the main character, her husband, daughter, son, or her gardeners? It’s always the gardener. Right? There are so many viable choices. You have to read the book to find out because I’m not telling!

Victoria Heslin and her partner are assigned to the case. It is a year later and they have not found Phoebe Watson, the fitness trainer yet. These characters are awesome in what they do and why. I mentioned earlier that I have read a lot of these books. I have not read book one and two yet. I own them but, now I know for a fact I need to go back and read them. I am a total fan of Jenifer Ruff. She is a sweet person and has perfected her craft and it shines in this book. I never hesitate to read and review her books.

If you love police procedurals, suspense, mystery and thrillers. If you like Kiersten Modglin and Emerald O’Brien, you will enjoy Jenifer Ruff. Pick up your copy of this book and let me know what you think. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS: Phoebe Watson was a rising star in the fitness world. Then she disappeared.

The mystery captivates the nation, and the investigation takes a dark turn when her body is discovered a year later, buried deep in a remote, wooded area.

Only one person seems to know something about those remains—multi-millionaire Catherine Bower, one of Phoebe’s former clients. Soon after Phoebe disappeared, Catherine suffered a life-altering accident.

FBI Special Agent Victoria Heslin believes there’s a connection between Phoebe’s murder and Catherine’s accident. As Victoria digs deeper, she uncovers a thick web of secrets and lies, and every thread she untangles points toward a shocking truth.

Bestselling author Jenifer Ruff’s latest chilling crime fiction novel will have you on the edge of your seat as you unravel the clues. The Ones They Buried is book 8 in the award-winning Agent Victoria Heslin crime fiction mystery series. Each of the books features a unique investigation and can ABSOLUTELY be read as a STANDALONE.

If you liked Flicker in the Dark and The Housemaid, you’ll love The Ones They Buried.

REVIEW: I finished The Royal Daughter by Soraya Lane last night before I went to sleep. This is the third book in The Lost Daughters Series. I know there is at least one more coming but, I honestly hope she doesn’t end there.I actually think seven books would be a better ending point. If you haven’t read any of them yet, I highly recommend them. They are stand alone novels and only have a few minor characters in common so you can jump in with this one or go back to the first one. I promise you won’t be lost.

Soraya Lane is responsible for my jump into historical fiction. She has a way of developing her characters thereby making you want to know them better and have an interest in what is happening to them. The first book I read of hers took place during the war and I opened the book with trepidation. I didn’t think I would make it all the way through. Imagine my surprise when I couldn’t put the book down. I started following her and the rest is history. Literally. Now, I read a lot of Historical Fiction.

The main characters in these books find out they have family members that were given up for adoption years ago. The background and circumstances of each story is different. As you can guess from the titles the locations are different. Their order is The Italian Daughter, The Cuban Daughter and The Royal Daughter taking place in Greece. They all have a few different locations. I love to travel with the characters to new lands they haven’t visited and see it through their eyes. You meet some locals and the food they eat is an experience you don’t want to miss.

All of the stories are heartbreaking but this one is so moving. The music they speak of is almost a character in itself. It speaks to my heart. I walked down the aisle to the main song that is the center of this book and was left as a clue. This book teaches us to never give up on true love. Never give up on the love of your family. This is such a heartwarming and heartbreaking book. This book will elicit a deep sigh of satisfaction as you read the last word. 

If you love Historical Fiction, Love stories, mysteries or women’s fiction, you will love this book and the series. The Sapphire Daughter is due out on March 8th. You have plenty of time to get caught up and ready for it if you decide to read the whole series. If not, at least look at this beautifully written book as your next read. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS: “My darling B, my heart, my soul. I only wish we’d had longer. Longer to search for the daughter that I should never have given up. The daughter that I should have been brave enough to keep, brave enough to tell you about, brave enough to tell the world about.”

London, present day. As Ella looks down at a faded black and white photograph of an unknown woman and child alongside a yellowing piece of sheet music, she wonders how the two things can possibly relate to her own family. The items were left for her family at Hope’s House, a home for unmarried mothers whose babies were adopted.

Soon Ella learns that the photograph was taken on the picturesque Greek island of Skopelos, nestled in the turquoise calming waters of the Aegean sea, and that the woman in the photo holds the key to her family’s heritage. As she opens up to her new flame Gabriel, he tells her that she should go to the island to unravel the mystery and that he will wait for her.

Though Ella is torn she decides to go and once there, she discovers a heart-wrenching story of a royal family forced to leave their country for a new life in London, and of a girl with a unique talent for music who captured the heart of a young violinist but was forced to leave him and London behind for the sake of her family.

When Ella discovers the sacrifice made by the two young lovers and comes face to face with her forgotten Greek family, will their story give her the courage to follow her own heart back to London and Gabriel, or will the beauty of the island capture her heart and lead her to a new love altogether?

A totally addictive and heartbreaking novel about the strength of family ties and never giving up on true love. Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Lucinda Riley and Victoria Hislop.

This novel can be enjoyed as a standalone.

What everyone is saying about The Royal Daughter:

“Wow, I truly loved this… Captivated me… I couldn’t put the book down… Left me heart-broken and tearful… An absolute must-read. I loved everything about this.” PageTurners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Absolutely loved it… Left me breathless… So beautiful. I loved every single minute of this book… I couldn’t stop weeping… Five huge stars… Have tissues handy when you read this. You’ll need them.” Book Reviews by Linda Moore, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I don’t want this series to end! I love each one of these stories, and can’t wait to read the next one! Alexandra’s story just made my heart ache! Loved the ending!!!” @bookreviewsandfun, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Heart-wrenchingly beautiful… just took my breath away. Made me have those big ugly tears… I loved… From start to finish it’s captivating… FIVE huge stars and a huge recommendation. Grab it and a box or two of Kleenex.” @lsmoore43, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

REVIEW: Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews is definitely a book you need to put on your list to read for Christmas. I love a book by Mary Kay Andrews but, when she writes a Christmas book I know I am in! This book is so full of the Holiday spirit and love, I couldn’t put it down. My husband doesn’t often hear me comment that the book I just finished was a great book that warmed my heart.

Kerry Tolliver has to leave her North Carolina home to go with her older brother to New York City to sell Christmas trees. Their family has sold trees for the holiday for years and due illness her father is not able to go this year. They set up an old  camper on the corner of a quaint neighborhood. Through the years her brother has made friends in the area but this is all new to Kerry. 

The neighbors compose most of the characters in the book. There is an old man that is quite critical of Kerry’s drawings and I think he turned out to be my favorite neighbor. There is a little boy by the name of Austin who loves to come and help out with the trees. His dad and mother have divorced and they rotate in and out of the apartment so Austin is not disrupted. Kerry’s brother is pretty gruff and doesn’t appreciate all of her suggestions. He wants to keep things the way they have always been. So, you can see that there is an interesting cast of characters and this is just the beginning. 

The Christmas Spirit is alive and well in this book. It is not a romance and it is not strictly Christmas. It is family, loving each other, putting up with each other and doing what is right to make the world and their life move forward, the important stuff. I am fairly new to Mary Kay Andrews and always wondered what all the hype was about. I have read two of her Christmas stories and a couple of novels and have enjoyed them all so I have to say I know what the hype was about. 

If you want to know why her writing is so loved or you’re already a fan of Mary Kay Andrews, I highly recommend this book to put you in the Christmas Spirit. I always love this time of year when the Holiday books hit the shelves. Don’t you? Until next time…Happy Reading! 

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SYNOPSIS: From Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of The Homewreckers and The Santa Suit, comes a novella celebrating love and the warm, glittering charm of the holiday season.

When fall rolls around, it’s time for Kerry Tolliver to leave her family’s Christmas tree farm in the mountains of North Carolina for the wilds of New York City to help her gruff older brother & his dog, Queenie, sell the trees at the family stand on a corner in Greenwich Village. Sharing a tiny vintage camper and experiencing Manhattan for the first time, Kerry’s ready to try to carve out a new corner for herself.

In the weeks leading into Christmas, Kerry quickly becomes close with the charming neighbors who live near their stand. When an elderly neighbor goes missing, Kerry will need to combine her country know-how with her newly acquired New York knowledge to protect the new friends she’s come to think of as family,

And complicating everything is Patrick, a single dad raising his adorable, dragon-loving son Austin on this quirky block. Kerry and Patrick’s chemistry is undeniable, but what chance does this holiday romance really have?

Filled with family ties, both rekindled and new, and sparkling with Christmas magic, BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CHRISTMAS delivers everything Mary Kay Andrews fans adore, all tied up in a hilarious, romantic gem of a novel.

REVIEW: Ruthless Vows by Victoria Ellis is the first book in her new Til Mafia Do Us Part series. Book two will be released in October named Vicious Heir. Keep your eye out for it if you find yourself entertained by Ruthless Vows.

I am giving Ruthless Vows 4 stars for the simple reason that Ms. Ellis is so skilled she roped me in and tied me down until I finished the book. After I read the first few pages, I was not going to read it. The closer it got to release day the more I felt called to read it. So, I finished it this morning. 

Ruthless Vows is not the sort of book I read often. Once in a while, I will take a break from my usual books and read something different. This was different. I will have to say that. I don’t really read books that are so graphic. This book was very violent and very explicit. More than I was looking for.

The love story in this book was…I don’t have words for it. It was rough, tender, and again explicit. Most of us women want a man that loves her and protects her like Dante. Giana is a lucky woman. These two characters burned the pages of the book up and my eyeballs! I am not adverse to reading that but, wow. Just wow. If nothing else, this book is worth the story of Dante and Giana.

The Mafia part of this book was in your face graphic. There were three families and all of them were enemies with each other. There was so much killing. How do they get away with that? There was so much tort*re as payback and for sport. I am not sure how that exists in this world. Hopefully, it doesn’t.

I will say that when I was reading this book there were times I was glued to the page. It was entertaining. I am seriously considering if this is a genre I want to read more of.  There are content warnings in the synopsis. Read them. Take them seriously. Until next time…Happy Reading!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. All opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

SYNOPSIS: Romeo & Juliet have nothing on a made mafia member and the one woman he was supposed to stay away from.

Dante De Santis
I took an oath in blood–one that binds me to the mafia until my dying breath.
I vow to live and die by the family. Murder. Extortion. Manipulation…it’s all in an honest day’s work.

I didn’t know who she was when she walked into my sex club, but I damn sure do now.
She’s the daughter of my biggest rival—the mafia princess from The Amato Crime Family.
She’s untouchable, yet unavoidable.

And now that I’ve had a taste of my forbidden little fruit, there’s not a chance I’m letting her go.

Giana Amato
I’ve lived my life in the shadows—a pretty porcelain figurine my father flashes at fancy parties.
One night. It’s all I’ve asked for and it’s all I’m given…because how much trouble could I possibly get into in one night?

I didn’t know who he was when I walked into his club, but now I can’t forget him.
He’s one of my father’s most merciless enemies—a capo for The De Santis Crime Family.
He’s sexier than any fantasy I’ve ever had.

And despite knowing this decision could be the death of me, I can’t stay away from him…

Even though I’m promised to the heir of the Blood Syndicate Cartel.


For fans of Sophie Lark’s Brutal Birthright Mafia Series and the Bendetti Brothers Series by Natasha Knight.
One-Click Ruthless Vows and start your descent in Victoria Ellis’s twisted mafia underworld today!

This is book one in a planned six book series. The books should be read in order to avoid potential spoilers and for the best reading experience. Book two is planned to release October of 2023.

Tropes:
Forbidden
Age Gap
Rival Families
Temperature Play
Mafia
Untouched Heroine
Touch Her and Die

Content Warning: Themes such as kidnapp*ng, tort*ure, r@pe (detailed), emotional and physical @buse, graphic s*exual encounters, and extreme violence (weapons, ab*se, etc.) among other heavy topics are discussed in this book. The author believes in taking care of mental health first and foremost and if any of these types of themes would cause a reader to be upset, it is suggested the reader chooses a different book.

REVIEW: Holy Moley! I know I have a new favorite Kiersten Modglin book! I just finished Hemlock last night. You absolutely have to buy yourself a copy for the Weekend. I can’t think of a better way to spend the Labor Day Weekend. It won’t take you three days to read because once you start this book, you won’t put it down. I absolutely, hands down love this book. Let me tell you why.

This is not the typical book I’m used to from Kiersten. It is more of a romance with some supernatural added in and a few twists along the way. I always love her twists and turns in a story. I understand that this book may be a bit more like her early books. I have not had a chance to go back and read all of her books yet. One day, I will.

The characters! Wow! I fell in love with Tucker. He is a real sweetheart and I am not sure there is a man alive who is as sweet and patient as this guy. Any girl would be lucky to have a man like him. The other man in the story is Clayton. From the beginning I could see he was a little selfish. Maggie is the main character and Clayton was a lifelong friend that she has loved for many years. Some people don’t appreciate what is in front of their face until it isn’t there anymore. Sound familiar?

Maggie moves back to her hometown of Myers after a breakup with a boyfriend of five years. Yes, he shows up in the story also. So, you have a lot to figure out while reading this book. Anyway, the hometown is small. You know, everyone knows everyone and their business. Just the kind of place I love. You always have your favorite restaurants and haunts. Did I just say haunts?

When Maggie arrives at her new home some strange things begin to happen. Boy, do they ever! That’s what I mean about supernatural being added into the romance. I have to give her credit, I don’t think I could have even tried to live there. That house was something else. 

If you have been a reader of Kiersten Modglin, then you must read Hemlock! Oh my. It is not what I have come to know as her normal but I think she can write anything she wants and keep you glued to the page. She is one of those authors for me that I don’t need to know what the book is about before opening it up to read it. By the end of the first chapter or first page, I’m lost in Kiersten’s world.

If you love romance, suspense and the supernatural this book is for you. I am going to put this right up there with one of the best books I’ve read this year! You will enjoy it. I am sure of that. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS: She thought she’d escaped her poisonous past…

Thirteen years ago, Maggie Ellis left her small town and vowed to never return. In her rearview mirror were two men she loved and an ominous secret that would forever haunt her.

Now, tragedy has brought her back, and she’s determined to forget that fateful night. But in a town like Myers, with familiar faces and chilling memories lurking around every corner, moving on is easier said than done.

Before the ink can dry on the closing documents for her new residence, Maggie begins to feel unsettled. In every room, there’s the unmistakable sensation she’s being watched. The strange sounds, odd smells, and bizarre occurrences only add to her paranoia.

There’s something sinister about her new home…

When she discovers the devastating truth about the house and its grim history, Maggie’s worst fears are realized. In order to survive, she must unearth the secrets she’d always planned to keep buried.

After all, they say that home is where the heart is, but as Maggie knows, home is also where the skeletons lie.

Seamlessly blurring the edges between psychological thriller and romantic suspense, million-copy bestselling author Kiersten Modglin brings us a dark and twisted romantic thriller, perfect for fans of Verity, Tell Me Lies, The Ghost Writer, and YOU.

REVIEW: Cop A Feel was such a fun book to read. Oh my! It is the prequel to Cop An Attitude and Cop A Plea. Hilary Grossman pulled these books from sale and revamped them. Cop A Feel was previously Hot Cop Test and part of an anthology. She expanded the story and made it a full length rom com and the first book in the series.

She has changed the covers on all the books and added scenes to the second and third book. This is a game changer! I am so excited to read the new and improved series. 

Hilary is a master of rom com and I’ve read several of her books. These books are HOT but, nothing this old lady can’t handle. I loved Cop A Feel and the characters. I know you will too. 

I absolutely can’t wait to read the revamped versions of books Cop An Attitude and Cop A Plea. I hope you join me in supporting an author who certainly knows how to entertain and carry you away from your everyday boring life! Until next time…Happy Reading! 

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SYNOPSIS: “I’m going to take these clothes off you.”

Those were the first words he said to me… Don’t jump to conclusions. It’s not what you think.

Unfortunately.

I guess I should explain…

I was seventeen years old when a shopping trip suddenly turned disastrous. Lucky for me, the most handsome man I ever laid eyes on—officer Alex Rinaldi—rescued me.

Ten years and countless disastrous first dates later, I still can’t get the hot cop out of my head.

Then life throws me a curveball. I find myself back in my hometown. Once again, Alex comes to my aid. But this time it’s like fireworks on the 4th of July—explosive and oh-so-hot. We can’t resist the magnetic pull between us.

Perfect, right?

Wrong!

Alex is allergic to commitment, and I live across the country. Could the odds be any more against us?

Will I be able to convince Alex that life’s too short to resist the irresistible? Or will we end up as just another hilarious footnote in the book of failed romances? Find out in “Cop A Feel,” the latest swoon-worthy laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from author Hilary Grossman.

REVIEW: Bleed by Emerald O’Brien is by her terms a Slasher novel. I am going to tell you right now that I have never read a Slasher novel in my entire life. This one was out of the world fun to read. I will probably never read another Slasher book by anyone except Emerald. I trust her with my life.

First of all, you could almost hear the sinister music in the background while reading this book. My heart was pounding out of my chest at times. Lord have Mercy, this book will scare the daylights out of you! I wanted to use another word besides daylights but, I am afraid my review would get blocked and I really needed y’all read this review and to read the latest new book from Emerald O’Brien!

This book comes out August 31st just in time for gearing up for Halloween. In fact, this book takes place leading up to, during and just after Halloween. By the way, I am not handing out candy this year nor am I going to any parties. I’m going to be home reading a  ROMANCE book with my doors locked! Thank you very much, Emerald! 

Emerald does a great job developing her characters. I had to pay attention to character names and who they were. Part of that was my age and the other part was the two main female characters had male names. I got used to those quite quickly but, there were quite a few characters in this book to keep track of. We can probably stack that up to my age. Should a 68 year old woman read a Slasher book? Yes, she should. Just don’t trust everyone who writes in the genre. Our hearts can and should only beat so fast!

If you love the Slasher books, I assume this is right in your wheelhouse. If you’ve never read one like me, I say go for it! You might find something you love besides mystery and thriller books. This is just another step into the deep. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS: Bleed by Emerald O’Brien is by her terms a Slasher novel. I am going to tell you right now that I have never read a Slasher novel in my entire life. This one was out of the world fun to read. I will probably never read another Slasher book by anyone except Emerald. I trust her with my life.

First of all, you could almost hear the sinister music in the background while reading this book. My heart was pounding out of my chest at times. Lord have Mercy, this book will scare the daylights out of you! I wanted to use another word besides daylights but, I am afraid my review would get blocked and I really needed y’all read this review and to read the latest new book from Emerald O’Brien!

This book comes out August 31st just in time for gearing up for Halloween. In fact, this book takes place leading up to, during and just after Halloween. By the way, I am not handing out candy this year nor am I going to any parties. I’m going to be home reading a  ROMANCE book with my doors locked! Thank you very much, Emerald! 

Emerald does a great job developing her characters. I had to pay attention to character names and who they were. Part of that was my age and the other part was the two main female characters had male names. I got used to those quite quickly but, there were quite a few characters in this book to keep track of. We can probably stack that up to my age. Should a 68 year old woman read a Slasher book? Yes, she should. Just don’t trust everyone who writes in the genre. Our hearts can and should only beat so fast!

If you love the Slasher books, I assume this is right in your wheelhouse. If you’ve never read one like me, I say go for it! You might find something you love besides mystery and thriller books. This is just another step into the deep. Until next time…Happy Reading!

Don’t forget to support the authors you read by leaving a review!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

REVIEW: Nobody told me By Kay Bratt is book number six in this eight book series of Hart’s Ridge. Please do yourself a favor If you haven’t started this series yet and go download book one which is also named Hart’s Ridge. You’ll be glad you did!

From the minute I picked up book one and read the first page, I was hooked. Believe it or not, this is Kay Bratt’s first book in this genre of Women Sleuths. Every book gets better and better. I rated book one 5 stars and every book after that has been 5 stars because you can’t get any better than that in the book world. I’m always on pins and needles when a new one is coming out. I can’t wait to settle in and read.

I actually finished this book a while ago. I had to go out of town for a week and when I went to post on pub day, I realized I had not written my review. I guess that happens when you are packing for a trip. I was so busy while I was gone, the time to sit down and write escaped me. Now, this is my first order of business and then back to reading!

Nobody Told Me, is again, the best book so far in the series. Many of the things that happen hits close to home for this family. They pull together and continue on as they strive to rebuild their family bonds and move on toward the future. 

Lucy Grey is the main character and she has pretty much taken care of everyone in the family. Being a detective in town suits her caretaking personality. She has a big heart. I love the other folks in town that we have met and the members of her immediate family. Kay knows how to develop a character and she knows how to draw you into her story. 

I can’t tell you the specifics but, the end of this book left me with my mouth hanging open. I was in shock! I still am and can’t wait until the next book comes out. I have a deep yearning to know what happens next!

If you love great family drama, a small hometown, and detective mysteries, you will fall head over heels for this series. Go read it now! Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS: In Nobody Told Me, the sixth book in the Hart’s Ridge small-town mystery series by Kay Bratt, Deputy Taylor Gray is called upon to investigate the sudden disappearance of a beloved young man. With time running out, she races against the clock to uncover the truth and bring him home safely.

Meanwhile, Lucy Gray is determined to start anew, build a stable life for her son, and prove that she’s not defined by her past. But as she sets out on a path of self-discovery, she realizes that the journey isn’t as straightforward as she thought it would be.

As the mystery unfolds, readers will be drawn into the tight-knit community of Hart’s Ridge, where even the most seemingly perfect towns have their secrets. With Bratt’s signature style of masterful storytelling, Nobody Told Me is a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

If you’re a fan of small-town mysteries with well-drawn characters and an engrossing plot, then you won’t want to miss Nobody Told Me, the latest installment in the Hart’s Ridge series.

Nobody Told Me is book six of the new Hart’s Ridge small-town mystery series, written by Kay Bratt, million-copy best-selling author of Wish Me Home and True to Me.