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The Writer (by James Patterson and J. D. Barker)
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

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Nov 101 min read
Open Season ~ Alex Delaware #40 (by Jonathan Kellerman)
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

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Nov 101 min read
Nash Falls ~ Walter Nash #1 (by David Baldacci)
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

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Nov 81 min read
Beyond Her Reach ~ Bree Taggert #10 (by Melinda Leigh)
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

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Nov 81 min read
Schooled in Murder ~ Campus Sleuth #1 (by Victoria Gilbert)
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

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Nov 81 min read
A Holiday Homicide ~ A Secret Bookcase #4 (by Ellie Alexander)
I have really enjoyed the books in A Secret Bookcase series by Ellie Alexander. I have loved getting to know Annie, Hal, Fletcher, Liam, and the rest of the gang. Of course, there is a murder and Annie is pulled into the middle of the investigation. Lots of twists and turns and discovering people are not who they present themselves to be. I was clueless on who was guilty of murder until it was revealed. I also was glad to see that Annie might be one step closer to discovering

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Oct 191 min read
The Girl from Devil's Lake ~ Joanna Brady #21 (by J. A. Jance)
I love several of the J. A. Jance series and Joanna Brady is one of my favorites. Having read all but two of the books in the series (which I am hoping to read soon!), I have loved getting to know Joanna, her family, and her family within the sheriff’s department. Watching her grow and mature as a mother, wife, and sheriff has been interesting. Her willingness to step into the fray with her officers is admirable. When you open up a J. A. Jance book and absorb the first word o

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Oct 191 min read
Edam and Weep ~ Grilled Cheese #6 (by Linda Reilly)
What a delicious cozy mystery! I have fallen in love with Carly and the rest of the gang at the Grilled Cheese Eatery. The murder mystery...

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Sep 251 min read
Fatal Brouhaha ~ Ground Rules #5 (by Emmeline Duncan)
I have enjoyed the books I have read in the Ground Rules series. The characters are well developed and I have enjoyed getting to know...

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Sep 241 min read
Who We Used to Be (by Caitlin Weaver)
This book features the points of view of four characters — Dana, Padma, Maeve, and Ian. While there are a lot of very positive reviews,...

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Aug 251 min read
Bait and Swiss ~ Cheese Shop #6 (by Korina Moss)
I have enjoyed the books I have read in the Cheese Shop series by Korina Moss. I am so sad that this is the last book. I want to watch...

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Aug 251 min read
Fondue or Die ~ Cheese Shop #5 (by Korina Moss)
I have enjoyed reading the books in the Cheese Shop series by Korina Moss. I have even tried finding some of the cheeses she has featured...

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Aug 251 min read
Crime and Poetry ~ Magical Bookshop #1 (by Amanda Flower)
I have loved the books I have read by author, Amanda Flower. I was excited to get lost in the pages of the first book in the Magical...

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Jul 291 min read
The Bone Clock ~ Detective Corstorphine #1 (by Andrew James Greig)
This is the first book I have read by the author, Andrew James Greig. I really enjoyed this first one of the Detective Corstorphine...

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Jul 291 min read
Killing Me Soufflé ~ Bakeshop #20 (by Ellie Alexander)
I have enjoyed all of the books in the Bakeshop series. I love spending time with Jules and the rest of the gang from Ashland, Oregon....

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Jul 281 min read
Fire and Bones ~ Temperance Brennan #23 (by Kathy Reichs)
I am a huge fan of the Temperance Brennan series by Kathy Reichs. When you open the cover and start absorbing the words, you will be in...

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Jul 201 min read
Holmes is Missing ~ Holmes, Margaret & Poe #2
I enjoyed the first book in the Holmes, Marple, and Poe series. So I was excited at the opportunity to read the second book. The...

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Jul 161 min read
The Unraveling of Julia (by Lisa Scottoline)
When you open up the latest release from author, Lisa Scottoline, be prepared for a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Murder, an unexpected...

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Jul 161 min read
You Feta Watch Out ~ Grilled Cheese #5 (by Linda Reilly)
I love the books in the Grilled Cheese series. My mouth waters every time a creative grilled cheese sandwich is introduced. Yum! The...

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Jul 161 min read
Gingerbread Danger ~ Amish Candy Shop #9 (by Amanda Flower)
I have loved the books in the Amish Candy Shop series. As I have traveled through the stories, I have grown to love Bailey, her fiancé,...

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Jul 161 min read
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