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Review: Stephen King’s 11/22/63

Available now: Stephen King’s 11/22/63 ***4/5 stars Loved it English teacher Jake Epping is given a chance to step back in time and prevent the Kennedy assassination. Recommended readers: Alternative history buffs Fans of historical thrillers and suspense Fans of time travel novels and fans of Stephen King, obviously Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Having somehow managed … Continue reading Review: Stephen King’s 11/22/63

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Available today: The Scent of Secrets

Available September 15th: The Scent of Secrets by Jane Thynne ***3/5 stars- Liked it Clara Vine is Nazi Germany’s Vivien Leigh– and she’s also a half-Jewish English spy. Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of Jaqueline Winnespear’s Maisie Dobbs If you like World War II fiction, and if you enjoy historical mysteries with a nod to romance, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 3/5 for … Continue reading Available today: The Scent of Secrets

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Review: Julie Garwood’s Fast Track

Available now: Fast Track  ***2.5/5 stars- it was ok, but something was missing 10 years later, it’s finally time for Cordie and Aiden Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of Julie Garwood and if you like romantic suspense, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 2/5 for plot 2.5/5 overall Steaminess: 3 of 5  (see our scale here) REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: … Continue reading Review: Julie Garwood’s Fast Track

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Wild West Brides: Three Books

Available in June: Wild West Brides: 3-Book Series from a Bestselling Author ***3/5 stars- Liked it through and through Three books take you on three different journeys of three brothers after the Civil War. Recommended readers: If you like a little faith with your love story If you like enjoy post-war romances If you want three books for your spend Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 3/5 for plot … Continue reading Wild West Brides: Three Books

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Review: Against the Tide by Kat Martin

Available May 26: Against the Tide (The Brodies Of Alaska) ****3/5 stars- Liked it through and through The Brodie’s are at it again! Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of Kat Martin or Julie Garwood (at least their contemporary writings) If you like romantic suspense, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 2.5/5 for plot 3/5 overall Steaminess: 3 of 5  (see our … Continue reading Review: Against the Tide by Kat Martin

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Review: Breath of Scandal by Sandra Brown

Available Now: Breath of Scandal ****2.5/5 stars Get ready for another gritty, fast paced thriller from Sandra Brown, but beware sensitive readers. Recommended readers: If you like books you just can’t put down If you like a good modern-day suspense If you’re a fan of Sandra Brown Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 2/5 for plot 2.5/5 overall Steaminess: 5of 5  (see our scale here) REVIEW FROM BOOKS … Continue reading Review: Breath of Scandal by Sandra Brown

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Coming January 13th: The Magician’s Lie

Available January 13th:  The Magician’s Lie by Greer Macallister ***3/5 stars A beautiful and famed magician accused of murder has but one night to convince a small town has-been of her innocence. Recommended readers: If you like a bit of intrigue in your historical fiction, with just a bit of romance for good measure, if you enjoy a dual storyline, and if you appreciate good old-fashioned storytelling , this … Continue reading Coming January 13th: The Magician’s Lie

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Book review, Fiction, Mystery-Suspense

Her Last Whisper Review: Karen Robards

Available August 26: Her Last Whisper: A Novel (Dr. Charlotte Stone) ****3.5/5 stars CSI meets Sixth Sense in this mystery-thriller-romance. Recommended readers: If you like mystery-suspense with some supernatural. If you like an 80-20 mix of crime-drama to supernatural. Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall Note: 2/5 some steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Another great suspense-thriller, Karen Robards delivers an … Continue reading Her Last Whisper Review: Karen Robards

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James Patterson Private Series
Book review, Fiction, Mystery-Suspense

James Patterson: Private Down Under

Available for the first time in the US and Canada (Aug 26): Private Down Under with James Patterson and Michael White ****3/5 stars You can go wrong with James Patterson and Private Down Under – especially if you’re looking for a good story. Recommended readers: James Patterson and all mystery-suspense readers Here’s my Rankings: 2/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 3/5 overall Note: 2/5 some disturbing … Continue reading James Patterson: Private Down Under

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