This is one of those series that pulls you in at the beginning of each book and leaves you wanting them to start another case when the book ends.
This book follows two different cases with Mike and Madeline being the only connection between the two. The first is a high profile realtor couple that is throwing a lavish party one night…and the wife missing the next morning. This quickly goes from missing person to an abduction for ransom before Madeline and Mike can even get the proper authorities involved. While Madeline wants to help as much as they can…something isn’t sitting right with her.
The second case brings in a character from Madeline’s past asking for help finding their nephew. Madeline has a personal connection to this case, and wants to do whatever she can to help solve it, but nothing is adding up. That is, until one piece of information sends them on a trail that no one could have seen coming.
This book is filled with the snarky sense of humor that Madeline is known for…and the team work that Madeline and Mike are known for. This series continues to keep my interest and I am always amazed at the way the cases twist up and come to some crazy conclusion. This is one of those series that I always look forward to reading the new books when they come out!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rosanna Ingramhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRosanna Ingram2021-08-09 18:45:062021-08-10 22:25:23Houses of Deception (The Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series Book 6) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Rosanna Ingram
Houses Of Deception is the 6th instalment of the Madeline Dawkins Series by Cynthia Hamilton. This is a series that I have loved from the very first book and this series just keeps getting better and better with each new book. I absolutely loved Houses Of Deception. Madeline Dawkins (Now Delaney having married her business partner Mike Delaney) and Mike run a detective agency, MDPI, together in addition to Madeline’s party planning business. In this story a couple who have an elaborate wedding anniversary party organised by Madeline and her sidekick Lauren, become the centre of a disappearance/kidnap investigation. As with the previous books in the series Mike and Madeline are involved in two cases at the same time, making this book action packed and constantly moving. There is always something going on and the action never stops keeping you gripped to the story and entertained throughout. I loved this book. Both cases that they were investigating were captivating and I really enjoyed reading the way that Mike and Madeline, and their associate Samir meticulously worked through their cases, examining the evidence and trying to work out where to go next. I really hope that Cynthia Hamilton keeps this series going as I’ve really enjoyed all 6 books in this series so far.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2021-08-09 10:28:202021-08-10 22:11:37Houses of Deception (The Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series Book 6) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Karyn Taylor
This is a new author for me which I enjoyed from beginning to end. This is a suspenseful story that pulled me in from the beginning. The author’s use of details made the story come to life on each page. It is a faster paced story about a detective and a serial killer that needs to be found before more deaths happen. The characters are connectable and made the story fun and entertaining. The twists and turns had me sitting on the edge of my seat just waiting to see what would happen next. This is a great story that is worth the pick up. I had a hard time putting it down. I highly recommend this book
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2021-08-08 07:41:552021-08-09 17:29:17Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Nick has always had a tramtuic time dealing with hanging after his wife’s death. Angela is always on his mind. Each of the three main characters had their own story which interview with one another. Nick has to investsge these suicides as he doesn’t believe this is the case is it or isn’t it. Very well paced and written. Highly recommended.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Piperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPiper2021-08-08 06:27:272021-08-09 17:26:47Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Piper Foster
Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra is the first book I have read by this author, and I am impressed. Maria takes us through a complex plot that she has intricately woven together and given us not one but three plots that will run you ragged. The pace is steady as everything is revealed along the way, but they are not to be outdone by the spectacular ending. Maria has wonderfully crafted a tale that will keep you turning page after page after page as we run through police procedures and investigations with complex and believable characters. We also go on the hunt for a killer to bring to justice. We deal with trauma and mental illnesses, loss and grief and so much more. If Nick needs a partner, I am sure I am now qualified after reading this book. I can not wait for what comes next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2021-08-08 02:18:132021-08-09 17:19:26Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Jenni Bishop
Hanging Softly in the Night will suck you right into the story. Nick Larson and Laura Howard are two characters that you will love.
Detective Nick Larson hadn’t slept much last night. But the Sixteenth Precinct of the NYPD is having a flu outbreak, so it’s all hands on deck. He and his partner, Victor Sacco, have been called in. Arriving at the scene, the Forensic Investigator Division is already in the process of obtaining information. Forensic Investigator Tish Ramos who is the lead investigator tells the detectives that this is the second scene like this that she has had in the last two months. The scene is that of a woman hanging in the sunroom. The scene is too neat. It doesn’t look like a typical hanging scene.
Laura Howard, Nick’s friend and the woman he loves, is having problems of her own. During the past year, Laura was arrested for her husband’s murder. She would have been convicted if Nick hadn’t found that one piece of evidence that convinced the court that she didn’t do. Added to that terrible ordeal, Laura finds out that she has a crazy twin sister that she never knew anything about it. Now her bakery and catering business, Les Gateaux Riches, is in jeopardy. Her business had faltered after her incarceration. Now, someone is writing negative reviews.
Detectives Larson and Sacco are puzzled by their case and as more of these questionable suicides land on their desks, Nick hopes they aren’t dealing with a serial killer. Laura is considering selling her business with all the negative reviews and the possibility that her crazy twin will beat the murder charge. Will justice prevail in both cases?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Doverhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Dover2021-08-07 20:49:432021-08-08 17:21:11Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Ashley Dover
Azrael Written by Matthew Huntley 4 out of 5 stars
Despite trying to read a wide variety of books, my preference is and has always been a good suspenseful thriller. I’ve always preferred a good book over a movie and I love how a good crime, suspense novel plays out in your mind. I really think Matthew Huntley hit the nail on the head with this suspenseful novel. From the first few chapters I already had the “what is going to happen” feeling in my chest and I didn’t want to put the book down. Azrael had a good amount of twists and turns without feeling overdone or losing that key element of suspense. I thought the characters were well written and love how Matthew Huntley’s writing reminded me a lot of one of my favorite well known authors! I honestly would love to read more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Felicia Bateshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFelicia Bates2021-08-06 21:27:462021-08-08 00:37:20Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Felicia Bates
Azrael by Matthew Huntley was a page turner from the start. I was immediately hooked. This book is a wonderful thriller and I praise Huntley for it. Definitely one of the best thrillers I’ve read in a while. The characters are very raw and real. Levi Andrews lost everything with the Azrael case a decade ago and the possibility of a copycat or Azrael returning brings back deep emotions, and I felt his pain. I’d highly recommend this book for anyone interested in reading thrillers, rather they’re new to them or a long time fan of them.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brooke Blackwellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrooke Blackwell2021-08-06 21:02:172021-08-08 00:36:09Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Brooke Blackwell
I didn’t love this book but I appreciate the suspense and twists and turns. I thought I had this one figured out a few times but I kept changing my mind back and forth. A few good twists and turns with an unexpected ending…my kind of mystery. There were a few times I got a little lost, and some details weren’t really pertinent to the story. It was a fairly quick read and was a break from the usual.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Jenkshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy Jenks2021-08-06 19:24:152021-08-08 00:28:35Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Tracy Jenks
I normally cannot stand mysteries! I can normally call the ending and everything after a certain point gets slow and turns time into syrup while reading, but not Mann in the Crossfire by R. Weir. This book is the eighth book in the series, but it makes a good stand-alone novel too. Reading it as a stand-alone made the beginning harder to get into for me, but the ending is satisfying no matter what!
The focus of this story follows Rocky (Garrett) and his family story. Jarvis Mann is running around like a chicken with his head cut off trying to put this puzzle together. Why is Brandon in trouble? And how does Mann’s trouble in Colorado have to do with what is happening in California? The dark twists are not what you’d expect from a P.I. novel. R. Weir holds nothing back with this beautifully written novel, where not a word is out of place!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaren2021-08-06 18:51:202021-08-08 00:27:32Mann in the Crossfire (Jarvis Mann Detective Series Book 8) by R Weir – Review by Melody (Karen) Marsh
Azrael is the debut novel by Matthew Huntley. All I can say is WOW! It looks like Azrael is at it again, but he is still behind bars. Is this a copycat? Did they get the wrong guy 10 years ago? Nothing is adding up. The lead detective Parker seeks help from Levi who after Azrael’s arrest had left the force. I was completely captivated by this book. I can’t wait to see what else Matthew Huntley has in store for us.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Collierhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Collier2021-08-06 17:10:032021-08-08 00:26:41Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Michelle Collier
I was a little skeptical about this book at first. I usually don’t read crime books, but thought id give a shot. And this crime thriller kept me wanting more after each page it gripped into this book more and more. This author did an amazing job of telling a twisted tale of a crime that horrified the town. This book had me guessing and anting more, the intense and compelling story won’t disappoint you and you won’t want to put it down
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Reimerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Reimer2021-08-06 07:42:322021-08-06 07:46:43Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by jennifer reimer
The Third Nanny Whoa! Hold up a minute. What just happened? Those statements and questions were exactly what I was saying throughout the book. Talk about a thriller, “thriller” puts it mildly in the aspect of keeping you on your edge if you’re a guesser so to speak. As a reader I like to guess the actions and the ending plot of books but Wacek kept me twisting in my chair so to speak. It isn’t a horror book, or terribly scary. It does have a creeper factor that raises hair on your neck when reading parts of “The Third Nanny”. This book called to me and called to me and didn’t lose my focus which is always a good sign of a good writer that knows how and when to capture it’s readers. I didn’t like the ending but that’s to everyone’s taste honestly, I mean if we didn’t like it then phooey on us, because it isn’t like we wrote the book its preference. The ending is great I just wanted more, I wanted to be left with more I crave more. I will be reading more from this author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlene Yateshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlene Yates2021-08-05 22:37:442021-08-06 07:30:45The Third Nanny (Secrets of Redemption) by Michele PW (Pariza Wacek) – Review by Charlene Yates
Boy Released is the thrilling sequel to J.D Spero’s novel, Boy on Hold, which starts us on the journey of the Trout family in upstate New York. As Tyler comes back from rehab and has to learn to live with the murder and his mental illness, it puts a strain on the family. Boy Released is a book full of healing, love and hope, and I loved the ending. I hope she decides to write a third book, because I am in love with these books, and it’ll be hard to say goodbye to the Trout family.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lucy Machardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLucy Machard2021-08-05 22:13:402021-08-06 07:28:19Boy Released (Boy Series Book 2) by J.D Spero – Review by Lucy Vincent
Wow. This book completely blew me out of the water. First this author was new to me and I really didn’t know what to expect. What an amazing introduction! I loved the fact that this book was set in a corner of the world that I am very familiar with. The action never stopped and the book took me on just an amazing journey. Just really loved this book and can’t wait to read more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2021-08-05 08:32:162021-08-05 08:32:16Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Heather Lovelace
New York Police Department’s Sixteenth Precinct in Manhattan is under siege by the flu, and Detective Nick Larson and his partner, Detective Victor Sacco, are up to their armpits with work overload. The captain’s cigar is seriously chewed, and everyone is working around the clock. To complicate matters, on a personal level, things aren’t going smoothly, either. Laura Howard, the woman Nick loves, is also having issues with a psycho twin sister who is doing everything to ruin Laura’s business and her life.
Then Nick’s captain assigns a new case, a suicide. From the moment Nick steps on scene, however, something doesn’t feel quite right, especially when, upon investigating the case further, the supposed suicide looks more and more like an actual homicide. Immediately, Nick’s instincts kick into gear, but rev into overdrive when similar, questionable suicides pop up around the area. And with the way things have been going lately, it would just be Nick’s luck to have a serial killer on the loose.
Set in New York City, Hanging Softly in the Night is a story of murder, mental illness, dedication, perseverance, and, ultimately, justice.
Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra is an award-winning romantic suspense author with a unique point of view. Her suspense novels take place in locales across Europe and the United States, reflecting her international upbringing and extensive time as a global traveler. In her duology, The Coin and The Book of Hours, her characters, Gabriela and Richard, walk the same paths as their creator, though her life was never in so much danger.
Her novels have received several awards, including the Bronze medal for The Coin at the Readers’ Favorite 2018 International Book Awards; and her short story collection, The Fish Tank: And Other Short Stories, was a twice Silver Medal winner–at the Readers’ Favorite 2018 International Book Awards and at the 2018 Feathered Quill Book Awards. This short story collection takes the reader on a ride across all genres, including tragic tales of survival of ordinary Cuban citizens in the 1960s (based on the author’s own experience of exile). NY Literary Magazine describes The Fish Tank: And Other Short Stories as “a gracefully-written, varied collection of entertaining, touching, suspenseful and thought-provoking short stories.”
The author’s creepy short story, “Retribution Served”, is featured in the anthology Book Dreams: Volume 1, and is available through all retailers.
Ms. Alonso-Sierra’s writing career began circa age thirteen with a very juvenile science fiction short story, but the writing bug hit, and she has been writing, in one capacity or another, ever since. She has worked as a professional dancer, singer, journalist, and literature teacher in both the university and middle school levels (and not necessarily in that order) and holds a Masters in English literature. She loves to hear from readers and, when not writing, roams around to discover new places to set her novels.
Her detective novel, Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel, and its prequel short story, “Mirror, Mirror,” are currently available worldwide.
Ms. Alonso-Sierra, as always, is working on the next project. She lives in South Florida with her husband and her dog, Amber.
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I throughly enjoyed this book it was a great read. I was hooked from the frist chapter. Levi character is very well writer and received you can see how many people could turn like this in life. A name her rather forget has now wonder back into his life. This is so an intense and interesting stroy you won’t want to put down until you are finished.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Piperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPiper2021-08-04 11:30:532021-08-05 07:20:03Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Piper Foster
This book is one that you read and you always remember. It is an emotionally heartfelt, haunting, and raw tale of the struggle to go on in life when you feel defeated. Ripley tells her story very unapologetically. A once innocent girl she has suffered thru numerous emotional traumas, and those dark demons prove hard for her to escape. With her therapist, her diary, and her dreams of space she feels ready to leave this earth. This story was hard to read at moments because no one should go thru what Ripley has and as her mental health continues to decline it was heartbreaking at many moments. This book was beautifully written and Ripley was a unique character who can easily be related to. This story dealt with difficult subjects, and quite a few times I was in tears and had to stop a moment, but not reading to the end was not an option. Its a book everyone should pick up.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laurenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLauren2021-08-03 21:35:202021-08-05 07:13:29Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman- Review by Lauren West
Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman is so detailed and full of haunting thoughts that I had to wait to review it. While this is not a book that I would normally read the cover and the blurb of this particular story in intrigued me. While this story was way darker then what I normally read, it was a very intriguing and interesting take. Ripley’s story is dark, haunting, tragic, and sad. But reading her story through the perspective of her journal was just the cherry on the cake. So if you have thought about reading this to get a new perspective on how all of the Ripley’s feel then you should pick up a copy today.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2021-08-03 19:48:522021-08-05 07:05:03Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Stephanie Nicole
Ripley Astilla Luna is a young woman with an interesting life and an interesting death too, she is young, beautiful and smart, she was named after the main protagonist in the Alien movies and relates to her in more ways than one, she also enjoys learning and has always had a thirst for knowledge, but she has also had dreams of becoming an astronaut and flying through space, but the closest she has come to is to bungee jump from bridges and buildings, however, she has also got other issues which she sees a therapist for, but she has recently had to change and is now seeing Dr Dan Truscott.
Ripley has decided to start a diary to try and explain her actions and the reasons behind them, she has thought about suicide many times, but she has never attempted it before, she has also read about suicide, as well as a lot of other things, the things she enjoys most are Greek Mythology and anything to do with space. As a child, she went to Space Camp and read everything she could find about being an astronaut, but that all changed when her childhood was filled with one trauma after the other, this has had an undeniable affect on her and the life she has been leading, she has never forgotten her dream, but she has detoured into other things along the way, she is not happy, but is not unhappy either, merely content with the people in and especially her friend Mort who she knows she can turn to and who always turns up or gets in contact right when she needs it.
As she works with her new psychiatrist, she gets the feeling that there is more to him that meets the eye and that he may be someone who she can engage with in other ways as well, however, Dr Truscott is trying his best not to get involved with this mysterious woman and the questionable feelings she raises in him, he has everything he could possibly want, but why does he want her as well? In this interesting and original story of one woman and her dreams, this diary is a glimpse into a mind which is as unpredictable as can be, but will she be able to get to space the way she wants to, or will those around her try to keep her tied to earth?
Levi is a washed-out cop, broken by his experiences with an old serial killer, and with a few secrets he’d like left in the dark. Allowing new cop Parker to drag him back to town to consult on a potential copycat killer brings up a lot of dark memories. Being immersed in the world of the killer again makes him increasingly distrustful of everyone around him, and increasingly paranoid. As a reader, it makes it even more confusing to figure out the mysteries. Can we trust Levi’s opinions, or is he unnecessarily paranoid? This is a well-structured book, with a detailed plot, and the mistrustful detective adds to the layers of mystery. I felt myself going in circles trying to figure it out. This is a lot psychologically darker than the books I usually read. I wish the characters had been more compelling, sometimes they fell a bit flat for me. Lots of twists and turns though, plenty of time to send you crazy guessing what’s to come.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Shoebridgehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Shoebridge2021-08-03 16:15:172021-08-04 18:15:49Azrael by Matthew Huntley – Review by Erica Shoebridge
This book is a different kind that grabbed my attention because I’ve been through a lot just like Ripley but I wanted to see how she would overcome her suicide attempt. I even related to how she has bigger dreams but I was enthralled with how she could overcome so much. This book will take you to new heights as it pivots you into different places you’ve never dreamed of. I absolutely loved this read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Faith Jacksonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFaith Jackson2021-08-02 21:07:142021-08-03 11:59:22Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Faith Jackson
Ripley Luna has decided it’s time to end her life. She suffered through unspeakable childhood trauma, which led to her never reaching her goal of becoming an astronaut. Told through diary entries and the view of her psychologist, Drifting, Falling–Diary of a Call Girl Suicide is a book that gives the reader pause. Ripley is a likeable enough character, and the author does a great job of portraying her thoughts and feelings as if you are reading a real diary. The way the novel is written, there is a lot of history and facts interspersed throughout. This was a neat aspect of the story because it made Ripley, and her musings in her diary, seem more real. This is not a happy story, where everything is wrapped up in a neat little bow at the end. I finished it a few hours ago and am still thinking on it. It’s one that I will remember for a long time.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Bullockhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Bullock2021-08-02 20:34:192021-08-03 11:58:25Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Kayla Bullock
The Third Nanny by Michele Pariza Wacek introduces us to Janey, college student, future psychologist with no family left. Her parents are gone, and her only sibling, Kelly, disappeared 8 years ago. But one day, Janey receives a cryptic letter from Kelly-claiming she is in danger…and then, Kelly disappears again. Determined to not lose her again, Janey tracks down her previous employer and takes her job–as a nanny for Max and Julia. But things aren’t always what the seem. The family has secrets–ones that might just make Janey disappear too!
Oh my gosh! This novel is a 5/5 stars. I wish I could rate it higher. The character building is great, Janey is a likeable protagonist, and the story flows really well. The ending was mind blowing–completely unexpected twists and turns! Just when you think everything has been revealed, there’s more! A+ writing. I am so excited to read the other books in the Secrets of Redemption series! This book is a must read for any psychological thriller fans!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Bullockhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Bullock2021-08-02 20:19:422021-08-03 11:58:08The Third Nanny (Secrets of Redemption) by Michele PW (Pariza Wacek) – Review by Kayla Bullock
Houses of Deception (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 6) by Cynthia Hamilton
I can’t believe we are already six books in on this series. I started this series looking for something different than my normal book and boy am I glad I did.
I have enjoyed each one of these books for different reasons. In this one was how Maddie and Mike fed off one another. They like many couples can almost read each other’s minds and definitely read the others body language.
There was so much to keep up with since there were two different cases but once again they figure out what’s going on in each one though they were working them simultaneously. I try and figure out the twists and responsible party but I was surprised by conclusion of each case.
I’m so glad to see there will be another book coming in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Robin Rankinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRobin Rankin2021-08-02 19:03:432021-08-03 11:56:50Houses of Deception (The Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series Book 6) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Robin Rankin
Intriguing work of fiction. Written as a POV diary, the author gives us a look inside the mental health of a person with suicidal issues. We see her story and her psychiatrist, Dr. Truscott. My heart hurt for her because I have a daughter with residual schizophrenia so even with this being a work of fiction it hit very close. The author did a fantastic job of being factual with mental illness. The characters were very realistic. Descriptions were totally realistic. Unfortunately, mental health centers are in the worst parts of town. This is a must read. I highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2021-08-02 08:56:362021-08-03 11:50:56Drifting, Falling: Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman – Review by Shelly Kittell
Janey is a young woman with a bright future, she is studying psychology and lives with her best friend in a shared apartment, all is going well in her life until one day when she receives a letter in the post, well, it used to be a letter, now it is just some fragments in a plastic bag from the post office with a note attached to it, it has been sent from a town called Redemption in Wisconsin. As she talks to her friend about it, she realises that she doesn’t know anyone in Redemption, however, she did spend summers there as a kid and she has no idea who it is from until she sees the signature at the bottom of a piece of the letter, it says “Kelly”.
This throws Janey into a state of panic as memories surface of a time eight years before when her sister went missing and abandoned her, as her friend gets her some water, Janey debates about what to tell her, eventually she settles on the truth and opens up about what happened and why is has affected her so much. As she talks, she realises that she wants nothing more than to find out why her sister left and why she has only reached out now, but she is also dealing with too many emotions to deal with it, so she avoids opening the letter for a couple of days. After she has had a couple of glasses of wine, together they put the letter together and read what has been saved and realising the urgency in the words, they decide on a plan and even though Janey wants nothing more than to set off to Redemption straight away, she also knows that they need to do some research before she does. It is at this point that they check out the address and the people who live there, this is where Janey finds a picture she swears is her sister, who is named as being their nanny and this convinces her that she needs to find her and that she is wasting time, so she sets off the next day to start putting the plan into action.
Janey starts by learning the routine of the household and determines how she can befriend the lady of the house so that she can find out more about her sister’s situation, over the following days she does just that and ends up managing to step into her sisters shoes as the third nanny. As she takes on the responsibilities associated with her new job while trying to juggle it with finding clues regarding her sisters whereabouts, she realises that things are not as they seem. Will Janey be able to figure out where her sister is, or will the household secrets take precedence and lead her investigations astray? This is a twisted and tangled web of secrets and lies which multiply leaving more questions than answers as this psychological thriller races along at breakneck speed while you hang on until the end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2021-08-01 16:45:182021-08-03 11:35:27The Third Nanny: A twisted psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping ending (Secrets of Redemption) by Michele PW (Pariza Wacek) – Reviewed by Roxsanne Lesieur.
Mann in the Crossfire (Jarvis Mann Detective Series Book 8) by R W Weir. I love this series and I couldn’t wait for this installment. It did not disappoint. Its the continuing story of the Jarvis Mann Detective Series. These are best read in order but can be read as a standalone. Jarvis Mann is a Private Detective and when he discovers a former co worker is murdered he of course has to investigate. Traveling from San Diego to Colorado to search for clues as to why Rocky died. While investigating this murder he realizes that Rocky was into some very dangerous investigations of his own. A particular gang is involved and they are not nice. This case leaves Jarvis literally beaten and hospitalized. Will Jarvis be able to find out what happened to his friend before Jarvis ends up dead as well. Hang on to your seat when you read this fast paced read full of mystery, murder and mayhem. I loved this book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2021-08-01 06:35:342021-08-03 11:26:42Mann in the Crossfire (Jarvis Mann Detective Series Book 8) by R Weir – Review by Tausha Treadway
Surprising until the very end! I adore books that keep you guessing, and Michele PW kept me guessing. The Third Nanny was so thrilling to read. I quickly fell in love with Janey and wanted nothing more than to see her reunited with her sister. Every character in the book is cleverly written. Twists and turns played with my emotions like not many books can do. Just when I thought I had it figured out, I was proved wrong and surprised again. The biggest shock of all was the ending! I’m so glad I found this book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Nakyshia Legerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNakyshia Leger2021-08-01 00:59:042021-08-03 11:24:18The Third Nanny (Secrets of Redemption) by Michele PW (Pariza Wacek) – Review by Nakyshia Leger
The Third Nanny (Secrets of Redemption) by Michele Pariza Wacek was an intense psychological thriller that made you not want to put the book down. The book follows Janey who is on the hunt for her missing sister, Kelly, in the hopes of saving her. Each new detail brought new questions and made you wonder, who done it? I found myself trying to solve the mystery along with Janey but started to question everything at the end. The Third Nanny will keep you at the edge of your seat with a shocking end that you’ll never see coming. I highly recommend that you have an afternoon to read this as you will not want to put it down.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Glaspiehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Glaspie2021-07-31 22:53:332021-08-03 11:20:44The Third Nanny (Secrets of Redemption) by Michele PW (Pariza Wacek) – Review by Amanda Glaspie
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