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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

The Man In BlackThe Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool

The Man In Black is a Historical Romance/Thriller that I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect going in. This is a new author to me and I’m definitely looking forward to reading more from her. Once I got past the first couple of chapters my interest definitely grew but it’s a really long book and I had a hard time keeping my interest going. With that being said I still truly enjoyed reading this book and at times found myself on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going to happen next. I recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I look forward to seeing what other books this author has.

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by  Susan Specht Oram
Genre – Crime, Thriller
Page Count – 199
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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.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Brandy Rymer

The Man In BlackThe Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

L.R. Liverpool’s book The Man In Black was such an excellent read, I was so enthralled with all the excitement and mystery of this awesome book. I love the characters that are developed with such fine details, I grew to love and hate them. I was fearful of losing my favorite characters to the mysterious killer, and was cheering for the gift of love for our main character!
When Fenimore James announces at the beginning of the novel that he was going to leave his quiet life as a farmer’s son I was intrigued by what path he was going to choose for his new life. When he took all of the money he had been working for and saving to take off and achieve his life’s dream of joining a gang of thieves I was a bit shocked. Fenimore proceeded to change his style of clothing dressing in all black, except a nice white dress shirt, all of which he had tailor-made for himself, I was worried he had spent his life earnings, but apparently, he still had plenty at the moment to travel on. Fenimore even went as far as changing his hair while awaiting the completion of his suit.
Once Fenimore was all dressed to go, he changed his name to Simon Shaw, a more dastardly name to be feared. Then we went on his search to find a gang of thieves to join. In a bar during his travels, he heard talk of a fearful group of bandits called the Red Evans gang. Simon considered his options of going home to marry a local woman, even though he did not feel attracted to women like most of the men his age, or seeking out this gang and joining up.
Simon decided his fate and off he went to find the Red Evans gang. In a surprising twist Simon not only met and befriended Red Evans himself in a big city bar, but he accidentally saved Red’s life. This led to Red inviting Simon to come and join his gang. You’ll have to read the story to follow along with the exciting and frightening events that Simon goes through as he grows to be a man who finds love in a place he never thought to look for it.
Brandy Rymer 2/2023

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Shadow (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 2) by D.M. Earl – Review by Deb Robinson

Shadow (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book Two)Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shadows story will have you in tears and angry all at the same time. I could never imagine how someone could survive with everything she has gone through for years. Thank goodness Tink came into her life or she may not be here now. Everyone at the ranch has their own painful story but I believe Shadow (Zoey) has seen and been through the worst of the filth of humanity.

We all know from book 1 that Tink and Shadow and besties that will be there for each other no matter what. One would give their lives for the other and that is definitely tested in this book. Panther is Shadows’ fancy underwear secret. He will have her back no matter what. When Panther makes a deal to save a few girls all heck breaks loose. This is a must read.

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The Exchange by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Kristan Anderson

The Exchange: A NovelThe Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow I was definitely not expecting to finish this story so quickly. However once I started I couldn’t put it down and needed to finish to find out what happened! The Exchange by Nadija Mujagic was a short and fast read. Sam is a recent high school grad who aspires to be an actress. And as any young aspiring actress does, she moves to LA to live out these huge dreams. Once there, she finds out just how hard the industry is and how you can’t trust just anyone. After finding out some hard truths, shes faces with a decision that will change the course of her life forever. It’s a good read if you’re looking for something that you can’t completely guess what will happen.

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Shadow (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 2) by D.M. Earl – Review by Kerry Baker

Shadow (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book Two)Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series and it is even better than the first one. This is such a gritty and intense story it will really pull you into from page one. There is so much going on with this book it will keep you on the edge of your seat, unable to stop reading.
I absolutely love the characters in this book, and not just the main ones. All of the supporting characters have such a strong input into the book and really add to the overall storyline. These are all the kind of characters I could read about all day and not get bored. This is shaping up to be an incredible series and I cannot wait to get my hands on book 3.

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Shadow (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 2) by D.M. Earl – Review by Melissa Fink

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Shadow (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book Two)Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading Shadow. The author had my attention from the very first chapter. This book was about suspense romance with action, drama, and so much more. The women in the story took crap from no one. The storyline had you wanting to know what happens next. I didn’t want to put the book down at all. The world building was amazing. The characters and plot was well thought out. Great job!

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The Exchange by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Cindy Mayberry

The Exchange: A NovelThe Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! A Suspense Thriller true to those words. Sam Crawford graduated high school and is ready to start her future. She has her goals set and plans to make them happen. Sam is determined and independent as well as wanting to leave her past behind.. Moving to LA she tries to make a career in acting. As things don’t progress as she likes she agrees to The Exchange. That is where this high paced and thriller of a story takes off. No Spoilers here! This author sucked me in before I finished the first chapter. Her writing is clear and easy to follow. The characters are independent and know what they want. The story has many twists and turns which make this story all the more frightening. Icontinued to read this story as I could not put it down. I Loved It! This author is new to me, and I look forward to reading more from her.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Helani Kihe

The Man In BlackThe Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story does start off a little slow but don’t let that stop you.
I feel like I must warn you…the author did a phenomenal job…be ready to go on an emotional roller-coaster.
This story is filled with action, mystery and romance. There is a little something for everyone. Trigger warning: It does get violent.
The story is a little on the long side but definitely worth the read. Trust me you won’t be able to put it down and you’ll get to the last page and wish it hadn’t ended yet.

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Shadow (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 2) by D.M. Earl – Review by Trista Priest

Shadow (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book Two)Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shadow is the second book in the Devil’s Handmaidens MC series. This book refers back to things that happened in the first book, but to me read as someone would still enjoy it and not feel lost even if they had not read Tink. The author focuses on Tink’s best friend and club enforcer Shadow in this book. We learn more about Shadow’s past and exactly why she is the way she is. I recommend this series to anyone who enjoys MCs but I do recommend reading the author’s trigger warnings. Can’t wait for more of this MCs story.

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The Exchange by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Toni sellers

The Exchange: A NovelThe Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great suspenseful book, full of emotions and fantastic twists. I would think I had things figured out, then bam another twist. Be prepared to stay up all night. I didn’t want to put this one down. I would absolutely recommend this book.

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Shore Lodge by Susan Oram – Review by Taylor McGinnis

Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shore Lodge was a gripping thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat. Recently widowed, Jacklyn finds herself in a completely new world as she is abandoned and betrayed by those whom she never would have expected to commit such atrocities. This thrilling novel details her fight to reclaim what is right as she tries everything possible to right the wrongs that have been committed against her.

Honestly, this book was just WOW! I can’t even imagine having to go through the situations that were described. I rooted for Jaclyn from the moment I realized what was going to happen.

CW: descriptions of medical/psychiatric situations and isolation.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Dessalynn Acosta

The Man In BlackThe Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Dessalynn Acosta

4 out of 5 stars
In a coming of age novel, Fenimore James leaves his family behind to become the outlaw, Simon Shaw. After joining a gang mysterious murders start taking place within the gang, Simon begins having nightmares of The Man in Black. Great story, thrilling and eye opening.

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The Exchange by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Jennifer Allen

The Exchange: A NovelThe Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Exchange is a compelling story of Sam. When Sam moves to LA to chase her dream of being an actress, she meets Corey. While Corey seems charming at first, Sam slowly discovers his motives for keeping her around. I was glued to this book as I learned all about Sam, her journey to LA, and her harrowing escape back home. If you like thrillers with a lot of twists, then this is the book for you.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Jennifer Gordon

The Man In BlackThe Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an exciting MM romance set in the Wild West which kept me hooked throughout. Fenimore James is a rather naive dreamer when he runs away from home and goes west in order to become a famous outlaw, known as Simon Shaw. However, his imagined life full of glamorous robberies never materialises, and instead he finds himself joining the notorious Red Evans gang. He quickly finds himself in the middle of a strange and bloody game when gang members start being murdered by a mysterious pursuer, who then leaves cryptic signs scarifying their bodies. Things become more dangerous when the gang boss becomes paranoid and suspects one of his own men is the murderer. Meanwhile, Simon begins questioning his own sexuality, when he finds himself falling for a fellow male gang member. Complicating Simon’s life further are his dreams which are plagued by a bizarre dream figure, the Man In Black. This is a gripping mystery thriller with plenty of drama, suspense and violence, but also a developing MM romance. The characters and setting are brought to life by the descriptive narrative and the added historical details transported me to the Wild West.

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

Chatroom with a ViewChatroom with a View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It was the killer gene aspect of this book that drew me to it as I love seeing the way psychology is used in thrillers, and I was not disappointed. The aspects of nature vs nurture were intriguing, but it was ultimately the way the characters were written which made the book for me.
The ways the characters viewed the world and how the events in their lives shaped them was extreme at times but the fact the author chose to delve into the darker decisions and aspects fascinated me and I was hooked from the first chapter. The descriptions and the emotions created an intense need to know what they’d do next.
I enjoyed how Troy was written, as although I was at times wanting to shout to him that he was making the wrong decisions, his ‘descent into madness’ was expressed very well and shown through his irrational responses.
Veronica is also an interesting character. She’s determined and hopeful to make things work. Some of her decisions irked me given her pregnancy however I can see why she was written as she was, and she does bring the nature vs nurture element I enjoyed.
I enjoyed this dark psychological thriller and would certainly read it again.

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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Kimberly Filer

Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hands down one of the best psychological thrillers I have read in a long time. If you enjoy hanging on by the seat of your pants this one’s for you. The grieving widow, the deception and greed from a child. All rolled into a nice, neat package. A can’t put down thriller for the ages.

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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book sounded interesting per the synopsis so I dove right in. It wasn’t exactly what I expected which was a good thing as it kept me guessing for a bit.

We start off with a bang and then pretty quickly we are thrown on a crazy ride that I hope and pray ever ever happens to me nor anyone I know where family is concerned.
I won’t spoil the book as it’s best read to understand and get the whole story.

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Faith Jackson

Chatroom with a ViewChatroom with a View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a chilling yet suspenseful read that kept me on the edge of my seat. I love murder mysteries, suspense, thrillers and all things true crime. As a suspense fan of all, this one kept me on my toes! I love that it added a much needed mental health esthetic to it as well because this conversation has to be held. So, overall pretty great read from all aspects.

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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Sara Grantham

Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! I haven’t read a thriller that kept me this on edge in a long time! It definitely had my heart pounding, had me second guessing everything, and made me feel so distrustful of everyone – everything I love in a book. I highly recommend this to fans of psychological thrillers; you won’t be disappointed!

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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Heather Hoke

Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ummmmmmm WOW! I have so many words I could use to describe my feelings about this book! But the very first and foremost is disgust! Not with the book entirely, but with the character Dusty!!!!!! He is a pathetic son and disgusting human being. Who in the world doesn’t feel it is wrong to treat your very own mother the way he does his.
This book was emotionally hard to read. But it was so well written I couldn’t stop!
I read it in just a couple hours.

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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Rayne East

Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Heart stopping
This story was like an adrenaline rush. Starts of calm and builds and builds until your heart is pounding so hard. I felt so much for Jacklyn and the author writes this so well that I felt I was right there. Soon I was flying through the pages as the story took me away. The suspense, action and betrayal are interwoven so well. Looking forward to the next book. Highly recommend.

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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Jamie Truex

Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I struggled a little with the different view points and time hopping but overall enjoyed this book. It did keep my interest, needing to know what was going to happen next. Jacklyn is a grieving widow who’s adult children convince her to go to a grief facility. She sure does not get to relax. Plenty of twists in this read. Definitely recommend.

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by M Policicchio

Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

OMFG!! This book. Wow. It starts off a little dark then gets twisted and then adds a little crazy into the mix. I am not sure who my favorite character is. Becky/Veronica for her stalker-tendencies. Troy for just trying to survive the crap hand he was dealt and not understand card references. Pops for playing Troy for a week but helping him in the end. Stitch for just being Stitch.

After an abusive childhood that turned into an abusive adulthood, Troy accidently watches his father murder his mother. When Troy tries to save his mom, he gets a shovel upside the head for his trouble. After getting the shovel away from his father, Troy beats his father nearly to death but can’t quite swing that final blow. Troy is in panic mode and doesn’t know what to do. Sprinkle in a woman that he dated for two weeks now claiming she is pregnant with his child, Troy is having a breakdown. Troy also overhears two women that used to torment him from elementary to high school talking about catfishing men in chatrooms. Troy decides that he is going to get the women back by doing the same thing to them. This is where things really go wrong.

Despite Troy wanting to hurt the women that now work for him, he keeps having bouts of consciousness. When his plans to trick them kinda take a way wrong turn, Becky/Veronica shows up and brings her merry bag of unmedicated mental health issues with her. Troy thinks that Becky/Veronica is going to turn him in for all the bad stuff going on at his house, but she jumps right in and starts playing house like what is going on is normal. When Troy finds out that Becky/Veronica is actually Becky impersonating her sister Veronica and not pregnant with his child, Becky doesn’t take it well. Madness and mayhem ensue. Then things get crazy. Wow. The ending was not what I was expecting.

If you want something different, something out of the ordinary, This is your book. What a wild ride!!!

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Jamie Truex

Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by Glenn Maynard. I was intrigued by the Lizzy Borden connection in the story. This book did not disappoint. I expected it to be dark and it was. The author had us jump right in to Troy’s life instead of giving a back story and I think it was the right approach. I struggled whether to feel sorry for Troy or to hate him. I would recommend this book but be warned, it is dark.

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Shadow (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book #2) by D.M. Earl – Review by Angela Hayes

Shadow (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book Two)Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

5 Stars

 

Shadow is the second book in the Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter series by D.M Earl. After reading the first book, “Tink”, I was expecting this book to be harrowing, but Ms. Earl didn’t mess around- she went for straight for the jugular with this story, masterfully shredding my emotions along the way…..
This is another thrilling MC romance- a romantic suspense with triggers, dark themes, heart-wrenching emotion, drama, damaged characters, friendship, family, chemistry, tension, intensity, and finding love unexpectedly.
Shadow, OMG- what a survivor she is- what a story she has to tell! She’s Tink’s best friend (whom we met back in book one), and the Enforcer of the Devil’s Handmaidens MC. She’s a tough cookie, but she has endured so much in her life, survived against the odds. She has a mission to protect the vulnerable and to prevent the innocent from being abused by depraved predators. She has her best friend, and the MC- and her quest. Meeting a hunky horse rancher brings unexpected complications, of the emotional kind. What happens makes for a compelling read!
I can always count Ms. Earl to deliver a heart-pounding, emotional, and tense read- and Shadow’s story takes things up a few notches. I was so engrossed in the story, invested in Shadow (and Panther) right from the outset, that I read the whole book in one sitting.
Can’t wait for ‘Tas’ (Book #3)!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, D.M. Earl!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Jess Engel

Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an action-packed, thrilling read from start to finish. Written from the perspective of several different characters, the reader is taken on a terrifying journey of loss and betrayal. This psychological thriller is well written and takes the reader on a horrifying ride. The inner workings of the Stone family and Jacklyn’s story through grief and betrayal and the situation she finds herself in makes for a compelling, page-turning read. I enjoyed the character development and overall story.

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Shannen Kern

Chatroom with a ViewChatroom with a View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chatroom With a View is a dark, twisted look into the human mind. I was incredibly intrigued from the very beginning, and there is a depth to this story that I wasn’t expecting. I love psychological thrillers, so this was a great read for me. I enjoyed the twists and turns as well as the dark themes. Troy comes from a terribly dysfunctional family and knows that he’ll never fit in with the general population. When his ex-girlfriend announces her pregnancy, the little sanity Troy has left leaves him completely. His ex-girlfriend ends up finding out about Troy’s disturbing family past which leads her to make some extremely difficult decisions. Will Troy live up to his family’s violent dysfunctionalities or will he be the one to break the pattern? I was taken by surprise at quite a few things in this book and sat on the edge of my seat all the way to the end. I highly recommend reading this if you enjoy true crime or psychological thrillers!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Amanda Glaspie

Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Intense thriller

I love a good psychological thriller, and this book did not disappoint. Jacklyn is simply a widow who is overcoming her grief of losing her husband Albert, but she has also revealed hidden secrets. Her son Dusty has big plans and will do anything to get what he wants. This book was filled with twists and turns that will keep you on your toes. I’ll definitely be checking out more books by this author.

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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Heather Watson

Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the firs book that I’ve read by Susan Specht Oram. I was on the edge of my seat reading this book. I couldn’t wait to see what the characters were going to do next. The story is well written and pulls you in. I can’t wait for her next story to see what she comes up with next.

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