Once again we are treated to a glimpse into life in Normal, Kentucky. I have fallen in love with the characters in this quirky ... far from normal ... small town. From Mae to Dottie and the rest of the Laundry Club Ladies, you are in for a tasty and entertaining time. As is typical, there is a murder mystery and Mae and the gang set out to help solve it. The southern setting, lingo, culture, and small town nosiness had me chuckling. While you could read this as a standalone,

This second book in the Marsh Point series is family drama to the extreme. I loved the addition of Julia Becker and her son who were part of the Witness Protection Program. The siblings from the first book have returned but this one focuses more on the brother, Will. Once again you are pulled into the story and will be sitting on the edge of your seat as you discover lies, truths, hidden agendas, and misuser of power and authority. You will grow to love and care about the cha

I loved this first book in the Marh Point series. Getting to know the four siblings, Ashton, Carri, Savannah (though she has been missing for 30 years), and Will was an exploration into family dysfunction. Pealing away all the layers of life with an alcohol mother and basically a father who was there but did nothing to help his son and daughters was heart wrenching. Ashton is such a good soul and your heart will break at the abuse she endures by her husband and siblings. This

I am enjoying the books I have read in the Charlie Kingsley series and plan to go back and read those I haven’t had the opportunity to read so far. The characters are well developed and the town of Redemption will pull you into the story and keep you flipping the pages. Once again Charlie is in the middle of a murder mystery. Her caring nature gets her into trouble more times than not and her willingness to do whatever it takes to solve the mystery is heartwarming. Lots of tw

Once again Jonathan Kellerman has pulled me into the story from the beginning and held me captive until the end. Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis are the perfect murder mystery solving team. I love how their thoughts are shared in working the clues ... putting the pieces of the puzzle together to solve the crime. The psychological viewpoint provided by Alex is a trip into the dark recesses of the human psyche. One of my favorite series to read and I look forward to whatever dep

While this is the 4th book in the Vintage Cookbook series, it is the first one I have read. And though I enjoyed it, I think it would have appealed to me more if I had read the first three books. However, that is something I will remedy. The book is filled with great characters, a delightful setting (in New Orleans), delicious food, a taste of the history of the area, and a murder mystery. That is a recipe for success! There are some nail biting moments sprinkled throughout t

I love spending time in New Orleans with Eddie and the gang. There is a lot going on with mediums being killed, relationships developing and growing. Lots of twists and turns and clues sprinkled throughout the pages. You will be left guessing until the end. I love the setting in New Orleans, the characters with “special gifts,” and the ghosts who manage to insert themselves in Eddie’s life. This is a great series with quick to read books. Perfect for a nice quiet afternoon to

I recently discovered author Carly Winter. Enjoying the Patty Byrne series, I was looking forward to getting lost in another one. This first book in the Heywood Hounds series was a fun read. I love getting to know, Gina and her rescue fur friends, Daisy, Banshee, and Sing. Reading how Daisy "spoke" to Gina had me laughing out loud. I could picture her behavior as she expressed her thoughts and emotions. A delightful cozy mystery, this book will introduce you to a great cast o

I love getting lost in the pages of a book in the Sophie Kimball series. When I open it up and start reading, I know I will be in for a wonderful treat. I have grown to love Sophie and the gang at Williams investigations. And Sophie's mom, her crew of the book club, ladies, and the guys from the pinochle gang will have you chuckling and rolling your eyes. When treatment, the Chiweenie, and Essie, the cat, join in on the action, you will be laughing out loud. There is always a

Oh, I love the time I spend in the Pages with Dorothy and Gina. The excursion to the island of Corfu was enjoyable. I want to book a vacation there! With Dorothy's 14-year-old granddaughter, Juliette, along for the trip, the ladies have a lot of fun. There are some emotional moments because you know the trip is only because a dear friend is dying. But they managed to make the most of their time together. A little mystery is sprinkled throughout the pages, and the resolution i

I have really enjoyed reading the books in the Death by Chocolate series by Sarah Graves. I have grown to love the characters and enjoy the time I spend with them as I race through the pages. Once again Jake (Jacobia) finds herself in many situations which end up being rather painful. Her internal dialogue had me chuckling though cringing at the same time. Jake and Ellie make a great team, both in the chocolate bakeshop and as amateur sleuthers. I was invested in the story fr

I love reading historical fiction books, and especially if they take place during WWII. This one is an actual dual timeline book that covers both WII and the 1960s. This book is filled with love, loss, horrendous treatment during the war, resilience, and emotional and life-changing secrets journey with Katarina during both timelines was interesting and demonstrated how the past plays a big part and who she becomes. One negative comment is that if the author mentioned how attr

Oh my goodness! When I open up a Lisa Regan book, I know I will be in for a thrilling roller coaster ride of excitement and adventure. I love the characters in the Josie Quinn series and have enjoyed observing their relationships develop and how they have matured and become the adult adults. they are today. This is a wonderful series, but you need to read it from the first book to understand the background of the characters and the group dynamics. The murder mystery … both a

As I opened this book and started reading, I expected some of the M. Night Shyamalan suspense and spine-tingling moments. To say I was disappointed is a gross understatement. I could not get invested in the story and the characters were blasé. I loved what one reviewer said, "… turns out I just got Nicholas Sparks with a flashlight. End of quote perfect description. This was a lot of time I wasted trying to enjoy something that was misrepresented as thriller and suspense. I m

I am loving the books in the House-Flipper series by Dianne Kelly. Any of the books I have not yet read have been added to my to-be-read list and I cannot wait to explore them. Whitney and Buck are a great pair to work together on flipping properties. The relationship as cousins is perfect … they support each other, but enjoy joking with each other as well. Their spouses are perfect touch and the way they love on each other is heartwarming. The murder mystery will grab you fr

Though this is the last book in the Tupelo Grove series, it is the first one I have read. However, I have the first two and will be going back and reading them as soon as possible. I have enjoyed previous books written by Colleen Coble so I was excited at the opportunity to get an advanced readers copy of When Justice Comes. I do think I would have enjoyed this one even more if I had read the previous books. But even considering I started at the end of the series, I really lo

I have enjoyed previous books by the author, Barbara Davis. However, this one just did not do it for me. I did not like the character … at all!! … and the story did not pull me in and have me invested in it. I felt like I was plodding along to get through the book. Maybe I was expecting too much because of the author and the synopsis. But I will definitely read future books by this author. Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for my advanced review copy. All opini

This book has a lot of very positive reviews. So let me preface mine by suggesting you read it to see if it appeals to you. This was just a horrible read for me. It was a lot of smut and explicit sexual encounters that I was not expecting. I could care less about the characters and that kept me from being invested in the story. I have enjoyed previous books by the author, so I will definitely consider reading future books. Unfortunately, this one was not the one for me. Thank

The Bree Taggert series is one of my favorites! Melinda Leigh never fails to pull me into the story and hold me captive. Between the murder mystery, the number of suspects, and the exotic animal aspect, I was absorbing every word as fast as I could flip the pages. Bree, Matt, Dana, and the rest of the gang in Grey’s Hollow, New York have begun to feel like family as I have devoured the books in this series. Great twists and turns and psychological suspense had me on the edge

The Scottish Bookshop series by Paige Shelton has become one of my favorites. Between the delightful Cracked Spine Bookshop, the great cast of characters, the murder mystery, and the Scottish brogue you can hear in your mind as you read the words, you are in for a special treat. Of course Delany must get involved in trying to solve the murder case. I especially enjoyed learning about the Picts, an ancient group who lived in Scotland from 79 to 843 CE. The author does a great