I have enjoyed several books by coauthors Colleen Coble and Rick Acker. However, once I opened up this book and started reading, I wondered if they were actually the authors. The AI focus was interesting and a new aspect for a book I have read. There were so many characters and their issues that it took away from the primary characters. There are some trigger situations that the reader should be aware of before deciding to pick this one up ... Parkinson’s Disease, loss of a s

What a wonderful book to start a new series. And this is one I will be devouring as soon as a new book is released. In fact, after reading several reviews, I plan to go back and read the books in the Detective Margot Phalen series. This book will have you sitting on the edge of your seat as you work with Margot to solve the investigation … and as her partner, Wes, is accused of murder. Margot's persona as an FBI agent is admirable … especially once you are clued in to her pas

The synopsis of this book caught my attention and I looked forward to a fun read. There are quirky characters but that was about all that appealed to me. The dialogue … of which there was A LOT!!! … was off-putting. I know the author was attempting to be funny and serious at the same time. But unfortunately, it fell flat for me. There are several positive reviews, so I would recommend you see if it appeals to you. Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for my advanced revi

I do love getting lost in the pages of a psychological thriller. You know when you open up the book, things will not be what they appear to be. But when does the truth end and the misleading twists and turns begin? There is a gradual building of tension and I found myself questioning what I thought was reality. The big reveal at the end is shocking and I was glad this rollercoaster of a ride through the pages was coming to an end because I was not sure my heart could handle t

Though the first book I have read in the Oak Creek Thriller series, I do not think it affected my enjoyment. The characters are well developed and I enjoyed getting to know Mona and Charlotte. Though Charlotte is retired, she is willingly pulled into the case and works with Mona to help solve it. This is a fast-moving rollercoaster ride of mystery, intrigue, multiple suspects, and clues sprinkled throughout the pages. An attention-grabbing edge-of-your-seat book that has you

I love the books and the Temperance Brennan series by Kathy Reichs. This one was good, but I miss some of the typical Tempe attitude and spunk. I felt like we were experiencing a water down/off-her-medication version. Enjoy it when the murder mystery takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is just down the road from me and I can picture the setting and hear the southern accent in the dialogue. The books in this series will have some grizzly descriptions of the cases in w

Oh my goodness! When I open up a Lisa Regan book, I know I will be in for a roller coaster ride of mystery and thrills. When I see, she is releasing a new book, it automatically goes to the top of my to-be-read list. The murder mystery and abduction pulled me in from the very beginning. The author does a stellar job of trickling in clues and twists to keep you invested in the story without losing interest. The main character, Josie Quinn, is back at it with full force, and it

When I open up a Janet Evanovich book, I know I will be in for a thriller ride. A little bit of danger, a touch of snarky humor, and a splash of romance will have you flipping the pages as fast as possible to see what adventure you will experience with Gabriela. Factor in time spent with her ex, Rafer, and his buddy, Harley, and you will be traveling the world, attempting to outsmart the bad guys, and recovering long lost treasures. Just a fun series in which to spend your ti

This was the first book I have read by the author, Freida McFadden. After a friend raved about her books, I was excited at the opportunity to read this one. It had so much potential. And I really did stay with it to the end ... though there were so many times I wanted to set it aside. The characters did not pull me into the story and make me care about their lives. In fact, I don’t think I liked a single one! Things were not as they appeared to be and there were definitely a

I love reading historical fiction books and especially when they are set during WWII. I am familiar with the part the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) played during the war. But I was not aware of the Morale Operational Branch and the League of Lonely War Women. This was psychological warfare at its finest. The characters are well developed and my heart broke when the relationship between friends Vivian Allan and Junie Knight was damaged. I enjoyed how the story carried for

I enjoy reading mystery thrillers. However, this one did not appeal to me. There were too many characters and I just did not care about any of them. I was not pulled into the story and the multiple POVs and timelines were overwhelming. All I can say is that as I read the last word, I closed the book and rolled my eyes. Thank you to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own. For more reviews, please visit my blog at:.

I have read a few books in the Clay Edison series by father and son duo writers, Jonathan and Jesse Kellerman. So I was looking forward to getting lost in the pages of the latest release. I love Clay’s dry sense of humor and the acerbic bantering between Clay and PI Regina Klein is entertaining. While party a police procedural book, you also get a taste of the medical aspects of a murder mystery. There are a lot of characters who help bring twists and turns throughout the sto

I am not sure I knew what to expect when I opened this book and got lost in the pages. I have enjoyed previous books by the author and was excited for the opportunity for a rollercoaster ride of suspense. Reading a Julie Clark book is like working a puzzle. There is the basis of a dysfunctional family, the history of trauma and tragedy, a current health crisis, and the untangling of clues. You will be absorbing every word, every emotion, every glimpse into the lives of Olivia

After reading the synopsis for this book and having enjoyed previous books by Sarah Pekkanen, I really looked forward to reading it. From my experience of working in a university Psychology Department of 38½ years, I was exposed to a variety of research projects. I basically cringed while reading this book. I know there are plenty of unethical researchers so I had to just accept that, while I did not like the methods used, it was the basis for the story. However, I just did n

This third book in the Sanctuary series packs a punch. Once again you are treated to an intense, action-packed, emotional adventure through the pages with Paradise, Blake, Jenny (Blake’s mother), and Isaac and Levi (Blake’s young brothers). But Paradise’s half brother, Drew, is along for the ride and plays a significant part in navigating the dangerous incidents that will pull you into the story. Edge-of-your seat moments will have you holding your breath to see who will surv

Wow! The Tupelo Grove series has really packed a punch. I read the third book before the first two so it spoiled some of the shocking twists and turns that happen throughout the pages. This is an emotional read ... from loss, revenge, anger to hope, healing, and forgiveness. You will be in for a wild ride as you work alongside Savannah and Hez as they begin to rekindle their relationship and attempt to solve the mystery of the snuggling of artifacts. You will be sitting on th

This second book in the Sanctuary series will grab you from the first page. It really helped that I had read the first book in the series, Ambush. You will have a better introduction to the primary characters ... Paradise, Blake, Jenna (Blake’s mother), and Isaac and Levi (Blake’s young brothers). The voices of the two young brothers in the audiobook were perfect! I could picture them and their energetic personalities. Lots of twists and turns that will have you cringing whil

This book grabbed my attention from the first page and held me captive until I had absorbed every word. This is an edge-of-your seat suspense that will have you wondering what will happen next. The characters are well developed and I loved the sense of community they experienced on the farm. The anxiety Twila felt was understandable and I admired her love and dedication to Izzy. A great twist at the end that will have you gasping in shock! Thank you to the author and WoodHave

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