The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas My rating: 5 of 5 stars Historical fiction is not my go-to genre but I needed a “break book” in between my usual psychological thrillers. I’m so glad I chose this one! The author does such an amazing job with the story, setting, and depth of characters. Margaret […]
Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’m a sucker for a good serial killer story and this one was right up my alley. Two years ago, Lila Dayne was almost a victim of the I-80 killer but survived. After surgery, healing, and therapy, she moves to a small town […]
The Last Cabin Girl by Tom Swyers My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Last Cabin Girl was full of suspense literally from the first page! I love when a book sucks you in at the very beginning and doesn’t let go until you’ve devoured every last page. I read a LOT of thrillers and […]
The Killer Jack Mystery by C.H. Sessums My rating: 4 of 5 stars JD (Jenny Dee) decides to help her father’s failing PI firm as it slips closer to shutting down during the depression. She receives a phone call from her uncle from prison asking for help finding a stolen necklace of her cousin’s. Her […]
Class Clown by Allan Evans My rating: 4 of 5 stars Abbey is a ghost magnet. Many of them are calm or confused but some are downright evil. While at the circus with her family, she starts seeing ghost clowns and some even follow her to school. Some of her friends begin to go missing […]
The Worry Knot by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl My rating: 5 of 5 stars Rourke is in 7th grade and is riddled with anxiety. He’s got some mysterious neighbors, twin younger sisters, an autistic older brother, and parents who always say “it’s fine”. He is in a constant state of worry about different things but especially […]
Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall My rating: 5 of 5 stars Cate and Patti have a friendship that is very close and even though they no longer live in the same city, they would do anything for each other. 20 years ago, Cate killed someone and the only person who knew was Patti. At […]
Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young My rating: 5 of 5 stars Divine Vintage is such a fun, mysterious, and enchanting novel! The author does an outstanding job weaving together past and present to create a world like no other. Tess opens a clothing boutique featuring clothing from the past. When she tries on a […]
Apocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin My rating: 5 of 5 stars Apocalypse Thoughts is a wonderfully written, witty, and easy to read Young Adult book. All of the characters, especially Kella, are so easy to like and feel like you know personally. The relationship between Kella and her brother Huck is wonderful and honestly refreshing. […]
Exiled South by Harriet Cannon My rating: 4 of 5 stars Exiled South is such a refreshing read and different from any book I’ve read. The lengths Lizbeth goes to to find out more about her family tree is truly astounding. The sudden death of her husband turns her world completely upside down but allows […]
No Names to Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily My rating: 5 of 5 stars No Names To Be Given is such a unique and touching story of three young women from the 60’s who become friends in a maternity hospital…the last place any of them thought they’d end up. Becca, Faith, and Sandy all […]
States of Grace by Mandy Miller My rating: 5 of 5 stars I cannot believe States of Grace is a debut novel! The complexity of the main character, Grace Locke, is multi-layered but relatable and I rooted for her from page one. The author writes as if she is well-seasoned with multiple best-selling novels under […]
Black Canvas by Laura Rossi My rating: 5 of 5 stars Black Canvas is not your everyday psychological thriller. This is my favorite genre and this book has quickly climbed into my top favorite reads. It literally kept me on the edge of my seat trying to read faster just to see what happened next. […]
Murder off Route 82 by Jane Suen My rating: 5 of 5 stars Eve Sawyer is a college student who has recently become popular because of her help solving a murder over the Summer. As she is preparing for the new semester, she is suddenly drawn into helping a mother find her missing daughter. Eve […]
Dead Sound by Anise Eden My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book had me hooked from page one! Neve and Con work together through dangerous situations to stop the apocalypse. Their strong friendship and connection are paramount in their mission. Being able to see different scenarios from both of their points of view made […]
Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J. Berger My rating: 5 of 5 stars This wonderfully illustrated book is a great way to have the conversation about Santa and keeping the Christmas magic alive. It is especially helpful if you have children of different ages. The author gives us the ability to take […]
Fall to Pieces by Becky Flade My rating: 5 of 5 stars Definitely don’t judge this book by its cover! On first look, I assumed this book would be a romance novel disguised as a mystery but boy was I wrong! Detective Alexandra Danvers is a strong female lead with a rough past who is […]
Strega – Magic: The Spirit Never Dies by Lynne Russell My rating: 5 of 5 stars Strega: Magic: The Spirit Never Dies is such a wonderful read! It is out of my normal genre but I found it refreshing and welcomed the fantastic story-telling of the author. The way she was able to describe the […]
Stranded: Cetacea Chronicles Volume 1 by Feather Chelle My rating: 5 of 5 stars My children loved this book! It is full of adventure and excitement! The story also focuses on family values, helping others, and teamwork which are great topics for young readers. Along with being a great story, it is educational and can […]
Shadows of Doubt by Merissa Racine My rating: 5 of 5 stars Shadows of Doubt was such a great read! The main character, Lauren, was very relatable and it was easy to root for her as she navigated her new life as a single woman. The story was fast paced and kept me on the […]
