During a flight delay at Heathrow Airport, Ted Severson has a drink with Lily Kintner in the bar and bares his soul about his cheating wife, Miranda. From that encounter, the two of them forge a plan of retribution you could not imagine. This story took some crazy turns! There were times when it seemed… Continue reading The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson ★★★★
Federal Agent Aaron Falk is back, this time with a new partner, Carmen Cooper, and a new case taking them deep into the bush of the Giralang Ranges in Australia. Five women went into those ranges as part of a corporate retreat but only four emerged. As the search for missing Alice Russell intensifies, each… Continue reading Force of Nature by Jane Harper ★★★★ (Aaron Falk #2)
Imagine coming home one afternoon after a normal, typical day and having your life turned inside out, upside down in a second. Well, that’s what happened to Gwen Proctor, formerly known as Gina Royal, the identity she had to give up so she and her two children, Lanny and Connor (also new names) could survive.… Continue reading Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine ★★★★1/2 (Stillhouse Lake #1)
This a Sunday feature here where we discuss specific topics related to books and the blogosphere. Let’s talk genres! I define my reading as eclectic for a reason. Most genres have appeal and each month my reading plans have at least three or four in the mix, not including sub genres. However,… Continue reading Something to Talk About
Saturdays at the Café is a weekly feature hosted here to talk about and discuss the books I’ve discovered during the past week, added to my shelf and am excited about reading. They may be new/scheduled releases I’ve seen on NetGalley, at the library, or from publishers or they may be older titles my friends have reviewed… Continue reading Saturdays at the Café
I read this book some time ago and decided to feature it after reading Adrianna’s topic on diversity at For the Love of Books. Reese Ryan is such a good writer and storyteller and is an auto read for me. The set up Melanie Gordon finally gets the promotion she's worked so hard for… Continue reading Making the First Move by Reese Ryan ★★★★1/2
Calla Fletcher was born in Alaska but her mother moved them back to Toronto when she was two-years old, leaving her bush pilot father, Wren Fletcher, and the rugged life behind. Calla is now 26-years old and has not seen him since and hasn’t talked to him in years. When she receives a phone call… Continue reading The Simple Wild by K. A. Tucker ★★★★
Princess Lenora Celeste Beatrice Arabella Pembrook had an unusual childhood. She was raised to be a Queen—the first Queen of Wessco. It’s a big deal. When she’s crowned at just nineteen, the beautiful young monarch is prepared to rule. She’s charming, clever, confident and cunning. What she isn’t…is married. It’s… Continue reading Cover Reveal: Royally Yours by Emma Chase
Reality TV Producer Jordan Carpenter is pursuing a lead for her new concept show, Jilted. Firefighter Luke Elliott has been to the altar three times and walked away at the last moment. When Jordan shows up in Lucky Hollow, Montana to convince him to be the first star, all he sees is a fast-talking city… Continue reading Ready to Run by Lauren Layne ★★★ (I Do, I Don’t #1)
I don't know what I was expecting when I decided to read this story since I relied on friends' recommendations. I knew it was about Stalin's deportation of Lithuanians in 1939, which in itself was an aspect of world history I hadn't known. Nothing could have prepared me for the reality of that action, told… Continue reading Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys ★★★★★
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