Tink by D.M. Earl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Tink is the president of a biker club called the Devil’s Handmaidens Mc. This group helps save people who are part of human trafficking. The only person Tink wants to find is Hannah though. She fights her demons everyday trying to find her. Then there is Noodle aka Ellington aka L, will he be the one to help her with the demons?
Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the second book to Devil’s Handmaidens MC books. It’s the tale of Shadow, best friend to Tink. Shadow is trying to live her life with her demons. Shadow aka Zoey is fighting for some normalcy when she meets Panther. The two work together to save lives but will they fall in love as well? I liked this book a bit better than the first book Tink. I think I just like Zoey’s character better. Great books to read.
I read most of this in one sitting. This was page turner. This book keep me on my toes with suspensions of everyone! I enjoyed the ride. Plus, really liked the ending.The speaker for this book did wonderful! She changed voices for each character.
Reviewed by @purplesky25276
The Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I read most of this in one sitting. This was page turner. This book keep me on my toes with suspensions of everyone! I enjoyed the ride. Plus, really liked the ending.
Review by @purplesky25276
The Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Man in Black is story about exploring your dreams. Fenimore James has been obsessed with crime stories that he clips from the newspaper, and decides to leave home to join a gang. He decides to go by the name Simon, and when he meets the leader of a notorious gang, Red, he is introduced to the rest of the gang by that name. The story begins in the fall of the year 1880, and as Simon lives with the gang he discovers that he is interested romantically in one of its’ members. There are all kinds of escapades that happen along the way as they explore the physical terrain and also Simon lives with the choices that sometimes feel uncomfortable to him. While all of that is going on members of the gang are getting murdered one at a time, Simon sees a mysterious Man in Black, and tries to figure out who is after them before its too late.
The Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Fenimore James leads an idyllic life with his family on the farm but has big dreams of running away in search for adventure. He has read all about the famous outlaws in the newspapers, books, and wanted posters. The life of an outlaw is a glamour job for him so away he runs to find a group of outlaws to get in with and live their wild and lawless lifestyle. First, he must ride away on Messy from his small hometown, so away he goes. Fenimore decides that he needs to change his name as well and becomes Simon Shaw. Shaw buys new clothes and finds a meal. He quietly asks around as to where the Red Evans gang can be found so as “not to run into them” but reality is that is exactly who he is looking for! The life of an outlaw is not all the glamour that he thought it would be as one by one, gang members are being killed and clues left on their bodies. On top of that bit of stress, Simon is having feelings that he cannot understand for a fellow gang member, another male and not the typical floozie that he would engage in sex with. What is going on? He is haunted by dreams of a man in black and now his boss or gang leader is starting to suspect one of their own of killing! Will this end and will Fenimore return home? Great cast of characters and the setting is done very well. I can picture myself in some of these old western towns decrepit or rich and even find myself a bit saddle sore after reading about their time in the saddle. Great book!! It was a bit on the long side but definitely worth the time to read!
The Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the second book in this series and is just as great as the first one if not better. I highly suggest reading the previous book in this series as well to help your enhancement of this author and her characters. I found this book to be well developed with characters that bring the story to life. They are connectable and add so much to the story. They bring suspense and twists and turns to a new level. A story of a recovery mission to save a father and a daughter determined to save him. A story that is full of action and determination. A fast paced, hard to put down story that you don’t want to miss. There is great growth of the plot throughout the story which makes it easy to read. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
The Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was twisted and a definite thriller. There was so many unexpected turns. As story builds over the time with a variety of suspenseful twists, we see Sam go through so much as she tries to make her was as an actress. It was definitely an emotionally intense read. This was my first time ever hearing of or reading anything by this author and I was blown away. Definitely worth the read if you love psychological thrillers.
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Her sudden foray into crime may have her feeling guilty as sin, but this feisty mastermind refuses to let anyone else steal her plunder. Jasmine Bucker is determined to save her father. But his rare form of deadly lung disease calls for cash she doesn’t have, so the devoted daughter turns to burglary and snatching the money from her shady boor of a boss. Though when her getaway is cut short by sirens, she vows to hunt down the bogus cops after they grab the greenbacks and vanish. Stranded and broke, Jasmine realizes she must outwit callous crooks used to walking on the wrong side of the law. And with her dad’s hourglass about to run out of sand, she’ll need all the help she can get to liberate the life-saving loot? Can Jasmine pull off an audacious, high-stakes recovery mission? The Thieves is the fast-paced second book in The Millersville series. If you like quirky characters, devious plots, and fiendish twists and turns, then you’ll love Susan Specht Oram’s entertaining escapade. Buy The Thieves to climb into a clever caper today!
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Susan Specht Oram is writing mysteries, thrillers and suspense novels. The book Shore Lodge was loosely inspired by her experiences working in a locked psychiatric unit of an upscale nursing home. Her essays were published in Mothering Magazine, Twins Magazine and Utne Reader. She’s written brief business books and humorous books from a rescue dog’s point of view. Susan grew up near Detroit, Michigan and lives in a windy part of the Pacific Northwest with her trumpet-playing husband and their rescue dog.
The Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Amazing story by Nadija Mujagic. Love how psychology was applied to this story mixed with thrill and suspense. I was on my toes to see where the life of Sam will bring her when she tries and tries to overcome many trials of life.
Now that she starts the Exchange it takes her to another spin of life to get someone back to her. Just because life does not your plan does not mean you take the easy path.
5 thumbs up to Nadija.
Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stunning Stunning Stunning Cover!!! This is book #2 of the Devil’s Handmaidens MC series and it this author did NOT disappoint!!! Danger, struggles, scars….this story had it all I believe that this book could be read as a standalone…I soooo recommend reading the first book this series in order to get to know the characters.
Zoey aka “Shadow” is more of the enforcer to the Devil’s Handmaidens MC…but she is consumed by demons. What Shadow endured in her lifetime if beyond comprehension and it about broke me. Allowing others “in” and trust is difficult for her and that includes when she starts to become involved with Panther…..Panther knows all to well about inner demons and being with Shadow does not deter him from wanting her. Panther and Shadow work to uncover illegal traffic rings, will they be able to work together while trying to get past inner demons and possibly learn to heal?
I so recommend this series……this story just gutted me at times….the roller coaster of emotions that I feel with Shadow and Panther…..I am speechless…..but I am looking forward to the next installment…I am totally invested and all in!!
The Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was a wild ride! My emotions had me breathless on one page and gripping my seat in another. The characters were well thought out and well executed and as a daughter i could relate to the willingness to do whatever it took for my dad. This novel wrung my emotions and had me all over the place, and I definitely sat with my thoughts for a long while after reading. The ending was everything i hoped for and more! It was a thrilling book that had you racing to the end and was well worth the read. I cant wait to see what the author has next!
Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is one action packed story. Shadow and Panther have both been through hell and back in their lifetime and that’s an understatement. Together they are trying to take down a trafficking ring which leads to suspense, action, pain, trauma and secrets beings reveals. If you venture into reading this series (can be read as stand alones) please check TW’s.
The Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Susan has done it again! A fun read about two sets of thieves trying to do good things with stolen money. This book kept me engrossed until the very end, from Jas and Phil to Bets and Zerk. The story is told from both Jasmine’s and Bet’s side and the side characters add so much entertainment. If you like suspenseful thrillers, then this is the book for you.
The Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sam graduates high school and moved to L.A. to pursue her dreams of being an actress. L.A. nfs up being much harder than she imagined and she has to get a job at a coffee shop. Sam meets Corey goes out a few times with him and ends up moving in. She becomes pregnant not remembering being intimate and Corey makes a deal that she has the baby and he will get her acting career going. Circumstances come about and she decides to run and keep the baby.
Four years later, her son disappears and she tells the police she is sure Corey is involved and makes her have to tell all surrounding the relationship and circumstances that she’s kept private the last four years.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a good mystery, suspense but yet an easy read of that makes sense.
The Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Thrilling and twisted
This was so unexpected and very unpredictable. The story builds over the time with many twists, suspense, mystery and drama. This leads to a very emotional and intense read. There were times where I felt the story didn’t flow as cleanly as it could but overall there was enough to keep me engaged right through to the unforeseen ending.
The Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book starts off by hooking you immediately with a tale of kidnapping and a missing child. Remembering that will help you get through some of the slower middle parts. I get where the story needed to go and why it went there, I just needed it to go faster.
Samantha “Sam” Crawford grew up in a small nothing and nowhere town with an addict mom and thinking she killed her father as a small child. Since she was 6 years old, Sam knew she wanted out of there and made the plans to do it, moving to LA to be an actress. When Sam gets there, it is not all sparkles and bright lights. It is crappy apartments, gang violence in the streets, low paying jobs, and a whole lot of no’s. When she meets Corey, a beautiful pilot that treats her well and has connections in the industry, she knows things are going to get better.
Soon, Sam finds out that Corey lied. He has no connections. He is not who he says he is and he wants a strange deal. Sam agrees to the deal and the exchange. She changes her mind and manages to escape Corey. When Sam’s past catches up to her, she has to make some tough decisions to be free from her long ago choices forever.
There are enough twists and turns to keep one engaged. Although I found the pace a little slow, overall a great read.
The Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Before this book I had never heard of Nadija Mujagic, but now that I have, I am hooked and must read more of her amazing work. As a mother the first chapter definitely set the mood of the book, Sam’s four-year-old son Jake goes missing from the local public pool. Heart racing, I couldn’t put the book down and before I realized I was nearly halfway through the book needing to learn more. Chapter two is the first-time jump, going back four years to before she had her son. Living in small towns I understand her hunger for something bigger and better.
Her dream is to be an actress, so she starts by looking for an agent to represent her, to help her get into the industry. When Stacy Goldberg responds saying she will only discuss things with her in person 5 days later Sam has no choice but to quickly find an apartment and get a bus ticket to L.A. Our dreams never seem to play out the way they do in our heads, no matter how many different paths you think of, and Sam’s were no different. Her first meeting ends with her feeling confused and like her career is already over. Stacy tells Sam she has “the look” and then tells her you either parish or persist. While trying to figure out how to go about auditioning she begins working as a barista at a local café. Michael her new coworker who freelances as a writer asks her to dinner, declining she says she’s not currently in a good place. Only other than not being attracted to him her biggest fear in any new situation is anyone getting closer to her and wanting to dig into her dirty past. By the age of six Sam had lost her paternal grandparents, the only ones she ever knew, and her father. After her father’s death her mother seemed to care more about her next high than her daughter, so she learned to be independent at a young age. Only Sam has a deep dark secret, a secret so terrible that she not only has to keep it from her mother, best friend, and small town but from herself.
Will Sam parish or persist in the world of acting? How does the handsome stranger she meets at work play into her dream? Is it possible for her to continue to keep her secret after all these years? The world the author creates is realistic, no sugar coating on the ways of the world while always keeping her character relatable. The twists and turns this book had kept me entranced from page one and I couldn’t stop until I was done.
The Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book took me for a rollercoaster ride! I hadn’t read anything by Nadija Mujagic before, but they are definitely on my watch list now. I love psychological thrillers so this was right up my alley. When you think of moving to LA to chase your dreams of becoming an actress, you get the feeling it will be difficult but worth it, right? Once Sam graduated high school, she decided to do just that and leave quite the secret behind her. Only she didn’t realize just what was in store for her. She was receiving rejections left and right until she met Corey. He swears he can help her achieve her dreams if she does him the small favor of giving him a child. I won’t give anything away but WOW! This book kept me glued to the pages and had twists that I never saw coming. I highly recommend picking this up and giving it a go if you enjoy psychological thrillers!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
The Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Sam is just a small town girl with a big dream. She wants to become an actress. Her first step is to move to Los Angeles. As much as she thought she was prepared for the big city, there was so much she wasn’t expecting.
Almost getting denied instantly, she sets out to find a job in the meantime. Sam starts working in a small cafe when she meets Corey. She thinks he is quite handsome and charismatic. After only knowing him a short time, he asks Sam to move in and be his roommate until she can find something more permanent.
Corey wants to help Sam achieve her goals of becoming an actress. The only thing he wants in return is her unborn baby. Just a small exchange right? Sam has no idea what to do. Can she trade a human being for life as an actress? It’s all she ever wanted since she was a kid.
As soon as Sam got to L.A. I knew she was too naive for the big city. She seemed too trusting. As soon as Corey was introduced to the story, my instincts were screaming for her not to trust him. In reality, it was so much more than distrust she needed. This book was intriguing from start to finish. I hated each character in their own way which made me love the book that much more. Action, mystery, suspense with a twist on top of that, I could not put the book down!
The Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Powerful story! Great storyline, strong characters. The book was a gripping fast pace page-turner. It will keep you guessing to the very end. With lots of twists and turns, this one will not disappoint. This is my first read by this author, but I look forward to reading more.
Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin is available now in Paperback, Audiobook and eBook
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Two years ago Deputy Dayne survived a serial killer’s attempt to kill her. Night after night she suffers nightmares that bring the past quickly flashing back. The killer is striking again and the team desperately needs Deputy Dayne on their side but she has shut everyone out. Will the deputy be able to put her fears aside before the killer strikes again?
Hush, My Darling is the second installment in the Benoit & Dayne Mystery series. Although Hush, My Darling is part of a series it can easily be read as a standalone with no confusion. Winter Austin writes deadly romantic thrillers that will not disappoint. Full of suspenseful twists and turns Austin has you sitting on the edge of your seat the entire book. Just when you thought you had the mystery figured out she throws another wrench in the plot. The story line was seamless, moving from scene to scene, keeping the reader engaged. I recently read installment three which drew me into this series. Despite reading these out of order, I can’t wait to get my hands on the remainder of the series. Highly recommended!
The Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was not expecting this book to be filled with the twists and turns, unpredictable, the suspense, the thrill. I really enjoyed this book; it was a book out of my normal and I can’t not believe how amazed I was to be held on to by a book. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I could not put it down to find out what would happen with Samantha, leaving home, wanting to inspire to be something and make a life that she would want to live. But of course, that all changed when she met a man that said he could help her. But not the way Sam was hoping for. This book was so well written and captivating that I honestly believe that it could be a true story. I had to read this book to the end.
The Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A gripping psychological thriller which had me hooked from page one. The intriguing storyline and plot twists definitely made this an unpredictable story, and it kept me guessing until the end. Sam Crawford moves to Los Angeles having finished high school to pursue acting, but after several failed prospects she is no further forward with her plans. She then meets a man who promises that he can help her with her acting, and being desperate to succeed Sam takes Corey up on his offer. However, she was not expecting his proposition to be an exchange, that involves her unwanted baby. When her child goes missing four years later she doesn’t know what to think, has the exchange finally happened, or has Sam become a mastermind of organised crime. Sam is a great main character who really brings the story together, however she’s not a very reliable narrator, meaning as a reader you never really know who to trust or believe in this story, making it a suspenseful read. It definitely had me reading late until the night and I wasn’t expecting the promised incredible twist!
Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Oh man, this was a good one! I was gripped from the beginning and I was kept guessing until the end.
The author wrote this so well – the plot twists and the clues sprinkled throughout were amazingly done and had me suspecting someone then changing my mind with the small details they added. The author definitely knew what they were doing throwing suspicion one way then the other.
The way the characters were written, fit with the twists and suspicions so well whilst also being the ‘perfect’ characters. Their interactions with each other, and the support they offer was great to witness. I went through a whole range of emotions and as I suspected one or another, my feelings about their actions changed as I read on.
I didn’t initially realise this was the second book in the series and although I will go back and read the first book I don’t think I missed anything too important. The author included the important and relevant information which I likely missed out from the first book so I felt like I had all the information I needed to enjoy the story. The thing I lacked from not reading the first is likely another great story.
I can’t wait to read more from this author!
The Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This novel is a gripping story of an aspiring actor, Sam Crawford, and the unthinkable decision that she has to make. No matter what decision she makes, her life will be altered. This is a psychological thriller that does not disappoint. This story is realistic enough to frighten you into turning page after page. It is a decently paced story, with characters that make you care about the outcome. It is suspenseful and unpredictable and leaves you breathless with anticipation. The only thing I had trouble with was putting it down when reality beckoned. If you are looking for a suspenseful read that keeps you so engrossed that your eyes just zoom over the pages and your mouth hangs open, this is it. I highly recommend this book.
The Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This story has the potential to be a best seller!
The storyline is extremely interesting and has a lot of surprising twists, especially the end.
The main character’s inner dialog is all over the place but in a good way, it kept me guessing what was real and what wasn’t. I was truly expecting it all to have been a psychotic breakdown or something.
My only reason for not giving this book 5 stars is because there are some time-line and time jumps that were really confusing and that took away from the story.
If the author sorts out those minor issues this book can definitely be a best seller
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The Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This the first book by Nadija Mujagic I have read, and I was a little disappointed. I was expecting to get my feet knocked off. I can see a lot of potential with this book. It is a good coming of age story and I saw some twist and turns. I was reading to see what was going to happen next. I enjoyed reading this story but just wish it flowed better.
The Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was my first book by this author. I almost didn’t get it because of how long it is, but it sounded so interesting that I really wanted to read it. I’m glad I did! It was a fast read for me. To me it was very realistic and I got attached to Fenimore’s character from page one. This story is very well written. I definitely recommend giving this book a chance, despite its length.
The Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
3.5 Stars
The Thieves is the second book in The Millersville Series by Susan Specht Oram. It is a crime thriller with mystery, action, adventure, humour, agendas, family, theft, pressing matters, time constraints, callous crooks, high-stakes undertaking, quirky characters, twists, and dramatic developments.
Jas turns to crime in an effort to save her father. But things don’t quite go according to plan and now she will need to go up against some callous crooks before her father runs out of time.
Looking forward to seeing what Susan Specht Oram does next.
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Susan Specht Oram!
Reviewed by @angelahayes