Legends, Lore, and More
Hey, Readers. Last week I was privileged to host Staci Troilo on the first stop of the promotional tour for The Haunting of Chatham Hollow. The book was co-authored by Mae Clair. Today, I'm delighted to share my five-star review. If you'd like to follow the tour stops, just click on either author's name above.... Continue Reading →
In case you missed last week's post, I've decided to go back to a weekly schedule with individual reviews beginning next week. In the meantime, here are the second half of my May book reviews. Pretend You Don't See Her ★★★★ I got hooked on reading Mary Higgins-Clark back in the 1970s when I picked... Continue Reading →
The reading continues. Five months into the year and I'm going strong. I didn't expect to read this much, but since I am, I've decided to go back to a weekly review schedule. Today's post is the first half of my May reviews. The second half will be next week. Beginning in June, I'll post... Continue Reading →
Wow! We've almost reached the month of May. I read several books during the month of April, so like last month, I'm splitting my reviews into two posts. Here's part one. Mercy Falls ★★★ Many of you know I've gotten hooked on the Cork O'Connor series. I actually finished reading Mercy Falls in March, but... Continue Reading →
March was a busy month for me, reading-wise. Here's the second part of my reviews. If you missed the other post, you can read it by clicking here. Between The Vines ★★★★★ After reading the first two books of Staci Troilo's latest series, I couldn't wait for Between the Vines. It didn't disappoint. Between the... Continue Reading →
Hey, readers! I read quite a few books this month, so in order not to make this post so long, I divided it into two parts. Sealed Off ★★★ I don’t read a lot of cozy mysteries with amateur sleuths, but I saw this one available for check out through my local library and decided... Continue Reading →
I’ve always been fascinated with lighthouses, so the title and cover of this book drew me in. After reading the blurb, it sounded like a good read, so I obtained an ARC. Blurb Amy Tucker is struggling to put her life back together following the death of her mother. The loss has left the eighteen-year-old... Continue Reading →
Today's review is another book I picked up through Net Galley. The release date is April 26, 2022, but it's available for preorder. Blurb FOUR FRIENDS. A LUXURY RETREAT. IT’S GOING TO BE MURDER. It’s been years since Grace, Felicity, Alice, and Hannah were together. The “Wild Girls,” as they were once called, are no... Continue Reading →
This is the second book I've read by the same title this year, both new releases. Blurb On a beautiful summer night in a charming English suburb, a young woman and her boyfriend disappear after partying at the massive country estate of a new college friend. One year later, a writer moves into a cottage... Continue Reading →
I’ll be honest. My first introduction to Riley Sager was his newest release Survive The Night which I found lacking in many ways. I was a bit skeptical about reading any of his other books, but I decided to check out Home Before Dark from my local library. Blurb What was it like? Living in... Continue Reading →
If you've followed this blog for a while, it's no secret I enjoy learning about legends and folklore. Not only that, I've always been fascinated by Native American culture. Recently, I came across a review for Iron Lake by fellow author Judi Lynn. The book contained elements I enjoy - mystery and suspense, plus the... Continue Reading →
Hey, everyone. Today I have two reviews to share. I received copies of both books from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. The Island Blurb The Island - where everyone knows everyone, and secrets are impossible to keep... ‘Be careful, you don’t know them as well as you think. Remember - anyone can... Continue Reading →
Hey, everyone. No, it's not Tuesday but since I had a tour stop yesterday, I decided to delay my book review post one day. This week's review is a medical thriller, something I don't often read. The author also mixes in an amateur sleuth, so there's an element of mystery. She also delves into the... Continue Reading →
Hey, everyone. It's no secret I love a good, page-turning mystery. I scored big time with this one. https://read.amazon.com/kp/card?asin=B0796F3MMV&preview=inline&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_GHSHYE6AD7V19Y8Q9QS8 A weekend retreat at a cozy mountain lodge is supposed to be the perfect getaway . . . but when the storm hits, no one is getting away Blurb It's winter in the Catskills and Mitchell's... Continue Reading →
Hey, everyone. A couple of weeks ago, I posted that I met my 2020 Goodreads Challenge. I’ve upped my goal slightly this year and am happy to say I’m off to a good start. As an author, I realize how important book reviews are, and I’m sad to say I never got around to writing... Continue Reading →
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