This story is a little bit of what I would consider women’s fiction, but also a generational family saga. I was so drawn in to every individual character in this book, and I felt the author did a tremendous job of writing for every person. Three sisters returned home together, but with their own backstory and each one going through something that the other two sisters don’t know. This story is about how they separately have things they are dealing with, how it forces them to grow up, and help forces them to realize that each of their other sisters also have some thing going on. I found myself laughing multiple times at the sister dynamic and I found myself getting lost in the story. This is my first book by this author and I cannot wait to see what else she has in store.
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Alice Feeney is quickly becoming one of my favorite mystery psychological authors. This is the second book that I have read by her and the amount of twists and turns is spectacular. She has a unique way of keeping you on your toes and you don’t see half of them coming.
The cast of characters is significant, and you soon realize that this author is weaving, a tale between friends, spouses, sisters, and much more. You will find your breath catching in your throat throughout this book, and there are so many “say what“ moments. I truly enjoyed the mastery of this story.
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The Escape Room was a twisting edge of your seat, classic tale about how far some people will go in the name of money, what it can cost them, and good old-fashioned revenge. This author did a phenomenal job of letting you get inside the head of each of the main characters. You find yourself taking note of the corruption that exists, just how nasty and manipulative people can be, and realizing that everybody has secrets. This story had murder, death, revenge, and secrets galore.
I picked up The Summer Place from my library based off of a recommendation, but I’ll be honest it was not one of my favorite books this year. I found that the authors writing style was very good, it was smooth, and it all flowed very well. I could tell that the author takes great pride in sharing her story which I appreciated. This story was portrayed as being heartfelt and unputdownable. Unfortunately, my experience in reading the story did not feel heartfelt in the least. I found it disappointing that almost every “secret “involved some kind of betrayal or affair. I found it disheartening in more ways than one. I also was not prepared for a same-sex sexual encounter that felt like it was just thrown into the book for no actual good reason. It didn’t feel as if there was any real background or substance to how it came about. Therefore, I don’t feel like it hit the mark that it maybe could have. I found myself not connected to a single character, which is, very odd for me. I was extremely disturbed by the secret that the father of the bride had and the fact that he would just let it go on for over a year instead of dealing with it immediately given the consequences. Overall, I found this book to be an utter disappointment with some questionable, subject matter and storytelling. My review is not based on whether the author writes well she does but this particular story and itself was not my cup of tea. Others may find it wonderful, and it looks like from the review history they do, so I always recommend at least giving it a try and we can your own judgment.
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Sallie Kincaid has had to deal with so much. This historical book set in the 20th century is not my usual genre. I found the book intriguing, but it also elicited so many different emotions. It’s hard to think back to a time when women basically had no rights and no say and see what they had to overcome and endure. Sallie, is a dynamic, strong-willed, young lady, who wants more in life than to just be married off. I found myself angry that her father let his new wife ship her off over an accident. Her father Henry, who is referred to as the Duke basically runs the entire county and his family has for years. You discover what I would consider a vile, small minded, egotistical man, who thinks he can do whatever he wants and gets away with it. I loved how Sallie continues to pick her self up off the ground and rebound as one tragedy over another over another continues to happen.
This young lady seems leaps and bounds above in her thinking over most of the men and pretty much all of the women in the story. I found her to be complex, but very believable. I appreciated her pizzazz and her gumption.
I thought that all of the characters in the story were well thought out, were well developed, and each had something remarkable about them self. The story has a lot of tragedy not just for Sally, but for each character involved, and I found myself shaking my head, wondering just how much turmoil one family could handle. I felt that the author did a very good job of dropping bombshell after bombshell throughout the story and you’re not getting them all in one paragraph or one chapter. This was my first book by this author and as a whole I very much enjoyed it. I also found the end result very satisfying in each aspect of the story.
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Avery has just found out that she was not the product of a one night stand, but is the daughter of a famous artist father. As if that was not enough to disrupt her life, she also discovers that she has two sisters that she knew nothing about. Avery is forced to go to Magnolia to help clean up her father‘s estate. However, leaving her life that is currently in shambles to take this on, doesn’t bring her much peace. Right from the get-go I like the back-and-forth between Avery and her sister Meredith. You can tell that all three sisters, Avery, Meredith, and Carrie are dealing with this revelation in their own way, and I find it both sad and heartwarming.
Firefighter Gray Atwell is trying to be a good father, but it isn’t easy when you have an ex-wife who seems to care about nothing but herself and a little girl who is probably a little traumatized from it all. Watching his interaction and how he puts Violet’s needs above all else will give you the warm fuzzies.
All Avery wants to do is take care of business and get out of this little town as fast as she can. She’s made no secret that she doesn’t feel a connection to the small town where her birth father comes from and she doesn’t care about what his legacy is, then she begins to feel a tether to this town with no explanation of what is going on. Before she knows it, she’s getting to know people, she is spending time with a hot fireman, she’s making a connection with her sisters, and now a dog.
I found this book, incredibly heartwarming, and very nice read. I would categorize it as family drama and sweet romance. I found myself laughing out loud several times, especially where the three sisters are concerned and they’re quick witted quips at each other as well as physical interaction. I enjoyed the interaction between Avery and Gray as well as Violet . The story came across as quite realistic in many ways, and overall was an easy four star read.
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Jennie Copley returns home to Magnolia to celebrate her grandmother’s 90th birthday. However, running into her high school flame Lucas was not part of the plan.
This was an incredibly short story and I think because of that I just found it to be OK. I’m glad that I read The Magnolia Sisters before I read this or might not have read this. It was a very quick read, but I didn’t feel like there was enough history given of any of the characters. For me, the book just felt a little rushed and like I was missing out on so much. Having said that, I highly recommend reading book one the Magnolia Sisters that was a tremendous book.
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This book by Alice Freeney is my first one, and it did not let me down. I love a good mystery/thriller book and this story had all of those elements. Bodies seem to be dropping left and right and they are all connected. Everyone has a reason they might be involved in this killing spree. You will find yourself going back-and-forth about who the good guys are, and who the bad guys are. The main female character Anna lived through quite the childhood, but now she’s grown into a professional and a reporter. Is it coincidence that she seems to be at every crime scene? Having to encounter her ex husband, who happens to work for law-enforcement cannot be easy on her, especially given what they have had to overcome. Jack and Anna both have strong reasons to live the life they do. They use multiple things as an outlet for their pain. Wrapped up in the series of murders that are occurring that has brought them temporarily back together you were taken on a journey through each of their perspectives. I thought this author did a wonderful job in every aspect. I liked the way the characters were written, that they showed strengths, and weaknesses. I felt the author did well with the mystery aspect of the story and how it was all tied up was phenomenal. Just when you think you know who did it and why come some of the biggest twists of the story. Looking forward to many more novels by this author.
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The Girl in the Leaves is described as a shocking, true crime, story and one that will have you on the edge of your seat. Unfortunately, this story was anything but that. I found the story to be very chaotic, it jumped around a lot, there was not an ounce of it that flowed. This felt less like a story or a book and more like someone just jotting down their journaling. I found it extremely difficult to connect to any part of the book or any part of the characters. I felt that this was more a story being used as maybe be a therapeutic tool , which left me completely disappointed, frustrated, and it made it difficult to charge my way through. If you know going in that this is more of just random things, you may appreciate it and be OK with it. I, however, having read many many true crime books found this one to just be a giant disappointment.
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Right in Front of You by Brooke May is the first book in the Morris Valley Gang series. The story revolves around a group of friends who have continued their friendship through the years, even though some have moved away. When Brinley discovers a stalker, she returns to the only place she can think of where she may be safe. Coming back home feels good, but it also has her wondering where her future is and what she wants to do. She meets a rancher named Adrian, who is now part of the tribe that she left behind. I felt that the romance aspect of the story was done very well, and each character was very unique. I love how the author let you get to know each character not just Brinley. In many ways, the story felt a little like the show “Virgin River” how some of the older community people get involved and do a little meddling. I found myself laughing, smiling, and even teary-eyed at some of the moments. I enjoyed each and every character and I’m looking forward to seeing what happens to the rest of the gang.
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OK if you wanna talk about an eerie thriller, then this is a book that you should pick up, this story begins with a missing journalist who comes to town to investigate a string of other vanishings in a little resort town. However, what you end up discovering by the end will take you in a direction you never saw coming. It took quite a while in my opinion for the story to get going, but at around the 40% mark you will keep turning page after page and it will all start to come together. The secrets, the connection, and the history will keep you captivated to the very. You will wonder how these people are vanishing, why they are vanishing, and when you discover the who, you will find yourself reeling with excitement. This was a wonderful thriller by an author I had never read before.
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I borrowed this book from my library because I liked the cover, and I am so glad that I took a chance. The story has so many elements mystery, love, crime, and is just overall an excellent book. I cannot imagine finding the love of your life, and then having everything you thought be true, not be. I love the character of Owen and the sacrifice that he makes and how much he trusted Hannah from a man who probably found it very hard to trust anybody. Hannah was the epitome of a strong, caring, selfless woman, who you could feel put so much into every decision. I found myself very drawn to her and knowing, that at the end of the day, Owen made the right decision. The amount of turmoil, pain, and stress this woman must of had to endure, was more than one person should have to. I could feel her grappling with each decision, but not really grappling with each decision, because at the end of the day , she was going to do whatever was necessary even at her own demise. The young character of Bailey in many ways was like every 16-year-old girl you find yourself, shaking your head, sighing, and just accepting her for what she is, a child. However, watching how she progresses throughout the book , you find yourself wanting to wrap your arms around her and tell her everything will be OK. By the end, I think she realized how lucky she was to have someone like Hannah in her life as well as someone like Owen even though he had to make a hard decision. The final portion of the book with a last minute encounter actually brought tears to my eyes. This author did a tremendous job in every single aspect and this is exactly what I look for when I’m looking to read a great book. I can’t wait to see what else this author offers and getting my little hands on them.
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So I picked up this book from my library because I really liked the cover and I liked that it had military characters. It took about 30% of the book to get into it but once I did, I really fell in love with the characters and their dogs. This author did a good job of bringing you into the fold and letting you feel what each character was going through. I found myself crying as Mercy was trying to navigate her way through a serious loss as well as her PTSD. I really felt how this character had a difficult time trying to connect with her fiancé’s dog Elvis and you got a glimpse into just what some of our military personnel deal with and what it must feel like to have survivors guilt. Add in a funny and caring game warden and his Newfoundland dog and you have all the makings for what could be a phenomenal series. This author does a great job of providing just enough mystery, secrets, and camaraderie. I cannot wait to read more books from this author, and see how each character grows and overcomes all that they have been through.
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The Quarry Girls is a high octane, thriller where young girls are missing and the secrets in the small town are severe. It seems as if everyone has something to hide, but they are all somehow connected. As the secrets begin to come out, you will find yourself raptured up in the mystery of the story. There are some dark things going on and some things can never be forgotten. The people left in this town figure out what those secrets are and what happens to the girls that are missing. What is the connection? Take a ride on this thrilling story that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Family Money by Chad Zunker is one heck of a thriller. This thriller has more turns, twists, and secrets, then you will be able to see coming. Alex, the main character is married to Taylor. They have two daughters and a beautiful home, but what they don’t know is that there is a secret That could tear their world apart. While, dealing with the death of his father-in-law, Alex soon discovers that there is an entire string with multiple layers of secrets. It will make him question the man that he knew and all that he has believed, since he fell in love with his high school, sweetheart, Taylor. This is an edge of your seat, thriller, and another amazing story by this author.
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Family Money by Chad Zunker is one heck of a thriller. This thriller has more turns, twists, and secrets, then you will be able to see coming. Alex, the main character is married to Taylor. They have two daughters and a beautiful home, but what they don’t know is that there is a secret That could tear their world apart. While, dealing with the death of his father-in-law, Alex soon discovers that there is an entire string with multiple layers of secrets. It will make him question the man that he knew and all that he has believed, since he fell in love with his high school, sweetheart, Taylor. This is an edge of your seat, thriller, and another amazing story by this author.
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The Nature of Secrets by Debra Webb is book 2 in the Finley O’Sullivan series. This one revolves around a very strong and independent woman who seems to have it all. However, as secrets unfold you are brought into the loop and realize that not everything is, as it seems. Finley continues to deal with the aftermath of her husband’s murder and questions Everything she once knew.
It takes a little bit to get into this book, but I really appreciate how the author portrays Finley as a strong, female character. This book will keep you engaged and you will be glad you picked it up. I cannot wait to continue this series.
It’s hard enough being a 12 year old, now imagine being a 12-year-old who is on the run, has witnessed something very scary, and has people chasing after them. This is the third book in the David Adams series and it does not let you down. Chad Zunker is quickly becoming one of my new favorite authors. This is the fourth book that I have read by him and he continues to draw me in. This story has everything that you would want in it as a genuine, good legal thriller. I grow to like the character David Adams more and more, and I really love the inclusion of the “type “of clients that he works with. It makes the story that much more engaging for me. If you like legal thrillers give this author a try!
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An Unequal Defense is the second book in the David Adams series and is every bit as great as the first one. David is back and although he has pretty much lost everything, he doesn’t allow it to define him. He’s trying to still do right by his friend Benny and the other men from camp. When Davis is presented with a new case involving the death of someone he loves he quickly has to decide what the right thing to do is and how to do it.
This is another case that will keep you on the edge of your seat with every twist, turn, and angst. You will not be able to put the book down and soon realize that once again NOTHING is as it seems. The author does a great job of intertwining so many personalities and characters that you have a hard time figuring out who is actual good and who is evil. This author is quickly becoming one of my favorites as I’ve read 3 of his books in 4 days.
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David Adams has lived a life of poverty, hardship and heartache. Losing both parents at a young age and then getting into some trouble he is finally trying to put his life together and get back on track. Since David has seen what having no money or little money does to people he is thrilled to be a new prestigious up and coming lawyer who will stop at nothing to reach the top. Long nights, check. Hard work, check. Extreme sacrifices, check. An unhealthy competition, check. However, things aren’t always as they seem and when David is pulled into a case by someone you would least expect it unravels everything he thought he knew and would do. This author writes the characters brilliantly and I can not get enough of them. This book played out like a crime tv show with twists, turns, and an amazing whodunit. I can hardly wait to continue this series and read everything by this author.
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I received a copy of Alle He Has Left early as this month’s kindle first program and having never read this author I was intrigued and impressed. The mystery this author wields will have your head snapping back and forth. It refers to that old saying that money can’t buy you everything and often is the biggest form of corruption there is. When Jake’s wife suddenly dies, his whole world is ripped apart. However, as the story progresses the number of dirty little secrets will make your mouth drop. The characters are written strong and I admire that Jake refuses to let money change his morals and convictions. You can feel the desperation he goes through for what happens after the death of his wife and how hard he will fight for all he has left. Excellent book that I couldn’t put down and I immediately purchased his other books to dive into.
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With a sniper on the loose, Jack and JJ are trying desperately to figure out what is going on and why. We start to see more of what is going on with the Ben Carver situation, and now you have to wonder what did Ben get himself into. There are many moments that are very high octane in this book and I must admit that I’m sad to see that the author has taken a break and may not even return to writing. I’m a little frustrated that as of this moment there is no closure on many of the story lines however, I still enjoyed this book as I have the entire series. When you read this series it always feels like visiting old friends or family and you never want it to end.
Talk about dramatic and theatrical. We have a suspect who seems to want to be a copycat killer. Things, however, may not be as they seem as each stage of the murder has everybody confused on who the killer is and what his or her endgame is. This one hits close to home and reminds every one that they are always in danger. We are coming to realize there is something serious going on with Ben Carver and I can’t wait to find out what that big secret is.
In Dirty Martini, we have an unusual case that plays out with 1000’s of people watching and so many suspects. The mystery is surrounded by college students and any one of them who could be a murderer. I enjoyed how this book played out, even though I had figured it out about halfway through. I thought that it gave a new twist to what we usually get with this series. More and more you get to learn about each of the characters that have now joined Jack and JJ. I especially like Lily, Carver, and Carver’s nephew, who makes me laugh.
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The aftermath of the dirty tricks that Floyd keeps using against Jack and Jaye are getting more and more extreme. Can Jack still win as sheriff? Can JJ and Jack find their way back together without irreparable damage done to their marriage? This time it seems as if all could be lost and this mystery is surrounded by all kinds of political and family connections, it will be interesting to see where it takes us next.
Back from the craziness of the mortuary convention, Jack and Jaye are trying to recover. However, there is a new case with a new murder victim, and this one it seems had it coming. The victim in this story was not a great guy, and so the number of people who could have committed the crime seems to be the length of your arm. As the usual team comes together to figure out the puzzle, you will find yourself wondering what’s around the corner and then BAM you are hit with a big secret that has Jaye and Jack on the rocks! Can their relationship survive? Is this the end of our favorite couple?
In this eighth book of the series, it seems as if Jaye and Jack might finally have a chance at happiness, and be able to move on to the next step of their life together. However, as is always the case with this twosome, going to a mortuary convention could not just be as simple as going to a convention. First they are trapped in a tropical storm, and then there seems to be murder everywhere that they turn not to mention poor Sheldon has his whole life thrown in upheaval. Watching these two put together all the pieces and yet another mystery will bring you more of what you’ve come to love about them and about this series.
Book Lovers by Emily Henry was my first book by this author. I read it because it was part of our book club pick. First off, this book is multi-faceted with numerous characters and stories which I enjoyed a lot. I really love the way that they describe Sunshine Falls, North Carolina the author does a great job of vividly making you feel like you were right there. Nora is definitely not your normal type of heroine and Charlie is not the kind of “hero “that you typically find in these types of books. This story starts out with Nora‘s sister Libby begging her to go away for sister trip, and Nora is not necessarily excited that Libby is making her go on this trip with the sole purpose of finding, a storybook ending for Nora. All of the characters in the story are both realistic and adorable, and as you watch everything unravel, you find yourself in a very happy place within a giant “family”. I was pleased with all of the little golden nuggets throughout the story and that this does not have any Instalove. I think that you will find yourself glad you picked up this book.
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Poor Ben is not in good shape and JJ and Jack are worried. They know this has to be the work of Malachi, but how can they prove it?
Jaye is feeling all the guilt and taking it on her shoulders. Jack is starting to get a little concerned, fed up, and showing signs of anger because of the situation.
This series continues to captivate me and bring me such joy while reading. There is always a case of murder in addition to the story of Jaye’s parents and their crimes. In this instance what’s causing the murders is a nice little hook. Malachi is getting closer and closer to ending this cat and mouse game with his daughter and Jack. However, there’s still another surprise in store for the couple and how it all plays out will have consequences for probably months and years to come.
Even with all of the stress, chaos, and mystery, this couple finds a way to make me laugh and root for them. I love all of the sub characters and how this couple has built a nice little family around themselves. I appreciate that while this book has some romance it is not the main focus of the book and you just get to enjoy a well thought out, well written, story of pure enjoyment.
Unfortunately for me the last book was just completely anti climatic. I didn’t feel as if there was any real big mystery or that it was presented in a way that grabbed me. I ended up not liking any of the characters at all which is unusual. I have read other books by this author and thoroughly enjoyed them so was let down. I felt that the story had great potential in the first three parts, but the last two just fell apart. I look forward to reading other sets by her and hope they showcase what I have grown to like about this author.
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Call the Canaries Home by Laura Barrow
