What a fun Cozy Mystery! I loved this cozy mystery from the start. I read this all in one sitting. I loved everything about this book. I really enjoyed the fun cast of characters. The mystery was a bit complex and kept me guessing. There was so many pieces to the puzzle it was certainly entertaining. I couldn’t put it down and ended up spending my day cozied up to this book. A must read for cozy mystery fans, especially if you love Agatha Christie.
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Bischoff fully immerses you and draws you in with her writing. I was taken to the 70s and escaped my own reality while reading this story. The writing was remarkable. I plan on having my daughter read it this summer so we can have our own little book club night and talk about it. I truly enjoyed everything about this book and had a hard time not getting so emotional over it. Great Summer reading option if your teen has the ability to choose their own book. Teachers a great read to incorporate into summer reading.
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A book that should be added to (I’m sure Lengthy) TBR list, just go ahead and add it right now.
I really enjoyed this romantic thriller (if I were categorizing it). Levinson’s writing is very engaging, and thought provoking. There was certainly twists and turns I was not suspecting, which I enjoy. It’s always a buzz kill when you can figure out the plot twist, it’s best when you weren’t even close. While reading Come Home to Death, I certainly learned some new vocabulary (thank goodness for the dictionary feature on the kindle).
This was my first read by Levinson but certainly not my last.
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This was a fun entertaining rom com. I appreciated the wild ride it took me on, there were certainly mini plot twists throughout the book , that kept me engaged from beginning to end. Although the main characters were well written and the many side characters were entertaining there were quite a bit to keep track of, and for me took the ease of reading away just a tad. Overall a fun witty read. A perfect book to escape reality for a little while.
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Betrayal of the Gods is the 5th installment of the Relic Hunters Series. Just like the books before it, it sucks you in right from the start. Although technically I guess anyone who hadn’t read the previous books could pick this up and read it as a stand alone, but my suggestion would be read them in order as they come out. This is a fantastic mix of fiction, greek mythology and history. It is rather fast paced, so I was able to hunker down and read this in one sitting.
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Deja Brew All Over Again by Sylvie Stewart is book 3 in the Love on Tap series. This could be read as a stand alone, but I highly recommend the first two books (you will not be disappointed).
I was so excited that Miller had got his own story. Have you ever wanted a background character to have their own story? That was Miller for me in this series. It certainly didn’t disappoint. Just like the first two books, I couldn’t put it down and I read it in one sitting.
I will honestly say I was in a bit of a reading slump and was excited to read this, and it got me right out of that slump.
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Smooth Hoperator is book two in the Love on Tap Series by Sylvie Stewart. Although book 2 in the series, it easily could be read as a standalone. I do suggest reading book one Ale’s fair in love and war not because you need to but because it’s fantastic. I truly enjoy Stewart’s writing. I love this series, I love the characters and love the story lines. If you haven’t started reading this yet, grab Ale’s fair in love and war first and then read this one. You won’t be disappointed and they are truly quick easy reads.
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This is the perfect taste of the Series to get me hooked and excited about the whole series. Honestly why more authors don’t do this is beyond me. It was a quick read that truly got me hooked and wanting more in the best way.
Despite being short and quick the character development in this prequel was fantastic.
If you are into Bully Romances this one is for you.
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Often times with series past 3 books, I often loose interest, that is NOT the case with Grave Digger Academy. C.A.King know what they are doing when writing a series! Although if you just picked this up without reading the previous 3, you could read it as a standalone, I would suggest you read all 3 previous books in order, you will not be disappointed. I think the reason I am not getting bored is C.A.King has perfected the art of giving us a taste and filling us, but not over filling us, leaving room for more. I am looking forward to book 5, no desire to take a break from the series!
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What a fun way to get into the holidays this year. This was truly a first for me, I love getting into the holidays with holiday reads but this is a first not being cozy holiday mysteries or romances. This is an anthology with 11 stories including…
Searching for Thanksgiving by S.E. Smith This is a fantasy with dragons and a touch of mystery . I loved the characters.
Twas the Fight Before Christmas by Pauline Baird Jones A little romance, a little science fiction, this was a fun read.
Home for Christmas At Christmas by Candace Colt Another interesting Science Fiction Holiday Romance, with a little guessing dare I say mystery to it.
Unwrapping the True Spirit by Electra Gajdos This may be the closest in the anthology to the Holiday stories I am used to, gets behind the meaning of the holidays.
Wicked Beginnings by Stephanie Harrell I love a good duel POV story, its really what I’ve been into lately. This was fantastic with great characters.
Seshka’s Gift by Eliza Sinclair This was a fun fantasy adventure that is a prequel to a book, which I will have to read soon!
Christmas Trappings by Kendra Hatch I never thought I would love a Christmas Story that included Aliens, but here I am loved this so much.
The Winter Queen by Cassandra Chandler Paranormal Romance (?), I guess. I loved this story of the Winter Queen. Clearly I have been missing out never knowing such Holiday stories existed.
Retired, but not Forgotten by Natalie Palma This is a cozy mystery, easy to read and very enjoyable.
Sunshine’s War by Jill Wallace A very well written historical romance, I wish it never ended.
Magical Mayhem by Winnie Winkle Halloween, Full Moons, and Magic. This was a fantastic Rom Com
Such a fun group of stories I never imagined myself reading but so glad that I did.
Year 3 had me hooked, I couldn’t put it down. I was lucky enough to have some time away from work so I could devour it undisturbed. This book, left me on edge and unsettled quite a bit (in the best way). I truly couldn’t put it down.
This should NOT be read as a stand alone, but I promise the first 2 are fantastic as well. I can’t wait to read book 4.
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WOAH!!!! I truly have never read something like this! I couldn’t put this down! I thought the story was original. There was a lot going on throughout the story but in the best way possible, I would’t have it any other way. I am pretty sure got whiplash a few times.
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I love historical Romance, but I think this may be my first Western. I truly didn’t know how I was going to feel about this, and honestly starting the book, I had my doubts. As I began the book, it took me quite a while, longer than I like to get into the book, but let me just say, once I got into this book I was hooked. Not only was I hooked I was emotionally invested and boy did this take me on a full rollercoaster ride of emotions. I truly never thought I would have loved this book as much as I did. The only reason why I gave this 4 stars was the slower build up, bus I am so glad I stuck with it.
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Woah! Not at all my typical read but I have learned so very much. This was very thorough and thought provoking. The history is truly mind blowing and quite honestly kind of scary. McCarthy did an amazing job educating but in a fast paced engaging way. I have recommended it to so many different readers.
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Although book 2 in the North Fork Series, I read Ignite my Heart as a Stand Alone.
This was a fantastic contemporary romance. Well written plot, realistic storyline, and well developed Characters. This was a quick read, It was great escape from a stressful work week and reality. I read this in one setting, it moved quickly from beginning to end. 5 out 5 stars.
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A must read for any book sleuth! Don’t start until you have the time and space to read in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down, I was too invested. A very quick engaging read, right from the start. I was truly transported right into this book, it seemed almost interactive. If you love solving mysteries and coming up with your own theories while reading, this is certainly for you!
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I really enjoyed this book from beginning to end. Although this book is the 5th book in the series, it can be read as a stand alone. I read this as a stand alone but will be looking into other books in this series. The book did keep me guessing and anticipating what would happen next. I truly enjoyed that all characters weren’t loved by me, because thats just reality. Loved this book and can’t wait to look into the others in this series.
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I truly was expecting to be so emotionally involved in this book. It was meant to be used as a break after a dark series I just read, but I am so very emotionally involved with the Green St Girls as they call themselves. I really enjoyed reading this the characters were very well developed and I enjoyed the development throughout. I can’t wait to continue reading through this series.
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If you just picked this up without reading the previous books in the series, put this down (momentarily) and read the others (in order) first. These books are absolutely addicting and easy and quick to read but they must be read in order. Just like the previous books in the series, I was pulled in from page one and couldn’t put it down. I have read every book in this series in one sitting. Vaughn is so descriptive it is like you are there living all of this with them. The movie in my head easily plays out while reading this. I consider my self fantastic at casting! This is a must read! Perfect beach read that one could easily finish in one beach trip.
These books never disappoint. Although #6 in the Notebook Mysteries Series, this can be read as a stand alone, with that said, you are really missing out on good reads if you don’t read the previous 5. Reading the previous 5 books may help with character background and relationship dynamics. This book is very much like the previous 5, in the sense it’s a page turner. It is certainly a warm cozy mystery. This book is suspenseful but not dark or heavy, which for me is refreshing. I truly cant wait for the next adventure.
Brutal Nights s is Book 4 in the Hidden Valley Elite series and I would NOT suggest reading this as a standalone, if anything the books can be read in pairs 1&2, and 3&4. So if you think you are ready to dive into this one but haven’t read Brutal Days, pick up Brutal Days and read that first.
This book picks up right where Brutal Days left off, and thank goodness because that was such a cliff hanger. The character dynamics get intense. This was another fast paced can’t put down book. I am an Isla Vaughn fan.
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Although this is book 3 in the Hidden Valley Elite series, this can be read without reading the first 2 since its the 1st for this couples relationship. I really loved everything about this, this was so very fast paced, and I read it one sitting. I loved both Damon and Sky and I truly couldn’t get enough of their relationship.
The cliffhanger at the end had me begging for more!
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I wanted to read this as an educator. This ode to teachers is beautifully written and very touching. I really like how this was written in prose. This would be a great gift for any educator new or old. Great for new teachers, retiring teachers, teacher appreciation day, or maybe even a teacher feeling overwhelmed and deflated. A must share with any teacher.
This was a very intriguing read. I got very into it rather easily. It was hard to believe it was all true. It was almost like two stories in one, the events leading to Toby’s conviction and then the sisterhood and reform mentioned in the title. This was a very interesting read, a little different from my typical reads. I think this is certainly a must read and honestly could be a good book club read, plenty of topics to talk about it.
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I love a good fantasy series. I typically don’t but I did read a couple other Fantasy books in between Manipulators War and reading this, and yet I was able to jump right in and be right back into it. This was a page turner, and it was hard to put it down. Carlson kept me entertained from the moment I opened book 1, her words just flow and create a true picture in my mind. I look forward to continue reading books by Carlson.
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A beautiful story I couldn’t put down. This was a very moving story. The depth of the characters were very well written. I enjoyed everything about this book honestly. It was a very easy read with a great plot. I suggest reading the author’s notes (I rarely do, but glad I did). If you are looking for a heartwarming read to start your summer, pick this one up.
Cozy mystery for any music lover. I really enjoyed this cozy mystery by J.C. Kenney. This book kept me in suspense till the very end. There were several points throughout this book that I thought I knew who did it and yet with a turn of a page my suspicions had changed. I loved all of the music references and puns. This is a fantastic, cozy mystery for any one who loves popular music. This was my first read by J.C. Kenney, but it will not be my last.
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Cabin Eight by Susan Specht Oram is the third in the Millersville series, but could be read as a stand alone. After reading both Shore Lodge and The Thieves before reading this, I do suggest that you read the other two, they are all must reads. There is absolutely no loss of momentum with the thrills, as sometimes happens in series. The twists kept on coming just as the previous two books. The world that is built by Susan Specht Oram is one to easily get lost in. I read this book and the two previous books within a week, I couldn’t put them down.
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Although this is book 2 in the Millersville series, it could easily be read as a stand alone, but you would be missing out on the amazing first book Shore Lodge which is also a must read.
This book may have been even more suspenseful than the previous, which I wasn’t sure was possible. Susan Specht Oram really has a talent for psychological thrillers. Once again I was immediately transported into the book.
Whether you choose to read it as a stand alone or part of the series, you won’t regret it.
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Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson
