Oh my goodness! Such a story of lies, manipulation, hidden secrets, revenge, and suspense. I enjoyed the aspect of how each character, Amelia and Vivienne, expressed their personal point of view. And how psychopathic and manipulative was one particular character! (You will have to read the book to know who I am talking about!) This book will pull you in at the beginning and you will be in for a psychological thriller of a ride. A quick read that will have you giving a gasp in

One of my favorite new series! I have grown to love the gang in Little Wenborough. From Georgina to her sweet furry friend, Bert, to her boyfriend, DI Colin Bradshaw, to friends, Sybbie, Cesca, and Jodie, to the resident ghost, Doris, you will be in for an interesting adventure in the pages. One aspect I really enjoy about the Georgina Drake series is the present and past mystery that pulls her in to investigate. While Georgina and Colin are a couple, I like that while they d

The Georgina Drake series has become one of my favorites. Kate Hardy does a wonderful job of pulling you into the story from the very beginning and you will enjoy the time you spend with Georgina; her partner, Colin (who is a detective inspector); Sybbie; Cesca; Georgina’s dog, Bert; and the resident ghost, Doris. The present-day murder mystery will have you wondering who is guilty. And, as in previous books, there are bones discovered by Bert ... so there is a death to explo

This fourth book in the DS Malkie McCulloch series by Doug Sinclair is a nail-biter. A very emotional read for many reasons ... a child being bullied, sexual exploitation, abduction, serious health issues, assault, shoplifting. As is typical with this series it is graphically violent and at times you will be cringing at the abuse Elizabeth endures. While a fast-paced read, there were moments in the book that the action seemed to drag and I wanted Malkie and his police officer

The Tea by the Sea series by Vicki Delaney is one of y favorites. As soon as a new book has been released by the author, it is on my to-be-read list. This particular book does not take place in the typical location of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. But you are treated to a trip to Yorkshire, England and the Thornecroft Castle where Lily’s grandmother, Rose, used to work. And once again Lily is pulled into a murder investigation. Luckily her cohorts from Cape Cod are with her on thi

This is the first book I have read in the Georgina Drake series by Kate Hardy. I enjoyed it so much that I have already downloaded the next couple of books and will go back and read the first three. Georgina is a wonderful character and I like watching her relationship with Colin develop and as she assists him in various cases he needs to solve. This was at times an emotional read as you discover some of the background story of a couple of individuals. Plus you get to explore

When I open up a book by Sally Hepworth, I know I will get lost in the pages of a thrilling adventure. The main character, Elsie Mabel Fitzpatrick, is one you will not forget any time soon. As you explore Mabel’s past and present you will soon begin to wonder if she is as “mad” as she is rumored to be. Mabel has lived a life that is riddled with tragedies and the whispered assertions become fact in the eyes of her classmates and neighbors. This is not just a mystery; it is an

I am a huge J. A. Jance fan and the Ali Reynolds series is one of my favorites. Between Ali; her husband, B; Frigg, the AI creation; and Cami, you are treated to a wonderful cast of characters. The story has multiple mysteries to be solved and they do not detract from each other. I love how the people of High Noon Enterprise work together in whatever case they are dealing with or in personal matters. I especially enjoyed observing Frigg gain knowledge with lingo and various w

I had actually read the second book in the Emma Langley Victorian series first. But I enjoyed it so much that I wanted to go back and read the first book. Plus this gave me the opportunity to get to know Emma and her new friend, Penny Green, as well as learn how Emma began solving crimes. Emma is such a relatable character ... young and naive, but intelligent. It was enjoyable watching her mature throughout the pages. The mystery is multifold and has you wondering if Emma’s f

For the most part, I enjoyed this book. I loved the storyline itself, but I felt like it went on and on and on ... repeating the same emotions. It could have definitely done with some serious editing and many pages removed. I was, however, drawn into the story and felt for Simon and the situation in which he found himself. Though by no means a highly respectable individual ... personally or as a lawyer ... his struggles to prove his innocence was painful to experience. My pri

Now that I have sped through the pages anxious to see what will happen next, I have closed the book and my initial response is, “Wow!” As the book cover promises, itis “an ending you’ll never forget.” There are so many twists and turns as you absorb the words on the page that your mind is reeling. Just as you think you have things figured out, the authors pull ... no JERK ... the rug out from under your feet. As I said at the beginning, “WOW!!!” Thank you to NetGalley and Lit

When I open up an Alex Delaware book by Jonathan Kellerman, I know I am in for an adventurous ride. Between Alex and his detective friend, Milo, you will be on the edge of your seat waiting to see what clues they will uncover. They make a great team and their ability to bounce thoughts and ideas off each other always helps them solve whatever murder case in which they are involved. The characters are well developed and you will be treated to some of the people from earlier bo

I am a huge David Baldacci fan. I have loved his Amos Decker, John Puller, Atlee Pine, and 6:20 Man series. So I was excited at the opportunity to get immersed in a new one. I was so disappointed. I could not get invested in the story and the characters did not appeal to me. And while I forced myself to read the last word, I could not believe the ending. A cliff hanger ending did not make up for a lackluster book or encourage me to endure a second book in the series. So for m

I have loved the books in the Bree Taggert series by Melinda Leigh. Once you open the book and read the first word, you will be in for a thriller roller coaster ride of adventure, intrigue, and danger. I love the family dynamics that flow through the story while you work alongside Sheriff Bree Taggert and her significant other, Matt Flynn, as they try to solve the murder mystery and hopefully prevent any future murders in Gray’s Hollow. I also liked getting a peak at Morgan D

I have loved the books in the Blue Ridge Library series by Victoria Gilbert. So when I saw that she was releasing a book in a new series, I was excited at the opportunity to read it. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. I did not feel that the characters were appealing and they did not help me care about them. The murder mystery was well developed, but I felt like it could provide much more and encourage me to actually be invested in the story. Hopefully the next book in this s

I have enjoyed the books I have read in the Morwenna Mutton series. The characters are well developed and I love how the narrator creates...

This is the first book I have read in the Mystery Bookshop series by V. M. Burns. But it was such a fun read that I will go back and read...

I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in the Detective Corstorphine series. I was looking forward to continuing with the next book, but was...

This is the first book I have read by the author, Andrew James Greig. I really enjoyed this first one of the Detective Corstorphine...

I was so disappointed with this book. And after forcing myself to finish it, I am so glad I have not wasted my time with the first two...