About a month ago, I finished reading The Retired Assassin’s Guide to Country Gardening by Naomi Kuttner. The title alone drew me in. I wasn’t sure what to expect. What I got was a mostly funny murder mystery novel. The main character, Dante, was a previous government assassin. While Dante appears to be a big…… Continue reading The Retired Assassin’s Guide…: Tough Guy Softy (4 Stars)
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9-1-1: Using Tragedy to Fake His Death (4 Stars)
I just finished reading 9-1-1 by D J Maughan. It’s available now in hardback and will be available later this month in other formats. This is my second novel by this writer. I previously read Idaho Falls by this same author. 9-1-1 takes place on September 11, 2001. In the book, Scott Lyons has been…… Continue reading 9-1-1: Using Tragedy to Fake His Death (4 Stars)
I Knew She Was There: Rich Community Murder (4 Stars)
I recently finished reading I Knew She Was There by Jennifer Sadera. This book, which comes out tomorrow, Nov. 12th, is a murder mystery thriller with a sometimes unreliable narrator. For much of the story, you’re not entirely sure if our narrator, Caroline Case, is telling the whole truth or even if she’s aware that…… Continue reading I Knew She Was There: Rich Community Murder (4 Stars)
Moonlight Over Mistletoe: Can Santa Fall in Love? (4 Stars)
I know it’s not even Halloween yet, but I recently finished reading Moonlight Over Mistletoe by Janet Koops. This Christmas novella, which will be published on November 1, is the third in the series. All three books take place in Mistletoe, Alaska. While you can read each novella on its own, I would recommend reading…… Continue reading Moonlight Over Mistletoe: Can Santa Fall in Love? (4 Stars)
Stonebridge: Gothic Mixed With Some Other Odd Elements (4 Stars)
A few weeks ago, I finished reading Stonebridge by Linda Griffin. I won this novel with a Gothic feel earlier this year in a Goodreads Giveaway. I have mixed feelings about this book. An Intro To This Gothic Novel Even though it’s set in 1958-1959, this book has a very Gothic feel to it. I…… Continue reading Stonebridge: Gothic Mixed With Some Other Odd Elements (4 Stars)
Psychopathic: Stalker, Blind, Strange Medical Practices (4 Stars)
I recently finished reading an ARC of Pyschopathic by Jason Melby. This book comes out on January 10, 2025. It’s about Faith Galloway, a blind psychiatrist. Don’t worry. The book isn’t as crazy as the title or the book cover implies. While I would consider this book suspenseful and a little creepy at times, the…… Continue reading Psychopathic: Stalker, Blind, Strange Medical Practices (4 Stars)
The Ghost of Loon Lake: Cooperate or Destroy? (4 Stars)
I recently finished reading The Ghost of Loon Lake by Rachelle Paige Campbell. This book comes out on July 16th. It’s a book where you’re not quite sure at the end if there are supernatural elements at stake or not. Introduce You to the Story Ten years ago, Ashley took off when she felt like…… Continue reading The Ghost of Loon Lake: Cooperate or Destroy? (4 Stars)
Repairing a Broken Heart: Horses and New Love (4 Stars)
I recently finished reading Repairing a Broken Heart by G. L. Robinson. Don’t write off this book as too cheesy based on the title. It’s not nearly as cheesy as it sounds. Yes, there’s love and a broken heart, but Lyla isn’t your typical Regency Era female lead. Intro to the Book Lyla and Harry…… Continue reading Repairing a Broken Heart: Horses and New Love (4 Stars)
Who’s Killing the Old (and mostly adorable) Mystery Writers?-(4 Stars)
If you like funny murder mysteries, you might want to check out Who’s Killing the Old (and mostly adorable) Mystery Writers? by Jon Spoelstra. I won this in a Goodreads Giveaway late last year. Getting the Mystery Writers Together This book is the fifth book in a series. I haven’t read the previous books. There’s…… Continue reading Who’s Killing the Old (and mostly adorable) Mystery Writers?-(4 Stars)
Deadly Secrets from Pond Island: Small Town Murder (4 Stars)
I recently finished reading Deadly Secrets from Pond Island by Olivia Raymond. This story is full of small-town secrets and a potentially huge cover-up from 30 years ago. It’s the beginning of a series, but it’s the only published book in the series so far. Story Outline Vanessa Hutchins was a successful lawyer in a…… Continue reading Deadly Secrets from Pond Island: Small Town Murder (4 Stars)