*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my honest review.*Emily and Chess grew up together, but as adults have grown apart. Chess has reinvented herself several times and is now a self help guru with millions of followers while Emily has a cozy mystery series with several more books to write for the series. Emily is also going through recovering from an
read more*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and St. Martin's Paperbacks for my honest review.*What a great first in a new series! Set in Texas. Three sisters re-opening a family music store selling records and coffee and, in doing so, becoming the third generation running a music store in the small town where everyone knows everyone else. Juni, the youngest, returned
read more*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, St Martin's Press and Minotaur Books for my honest review.*I am going to be totally biased in this review because I absolutely love this series!Spring is just around the corner and Beth is facing her first Death March - the annual coming together to make sure everyone made it through winter. When a couple of residents don't check in, Beth
read more*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for my honest review.*Jenna has settled into her life as the antique book store owner and with her police officer boyfriend. She has good friends and has mostly recovered from her old life where she was accused of theft and murder. And then her ex shows up with his new bride-to-be and her entourage and they are nothing
read moreMoving is such a pain and takes so much time. I am still catching up on books finished over the summer. it would help to sit and write the reviews occasionally. *I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, Harper Perennial and Paperbacks, and Harper Paperbacks for my honest review.*Imagine starting a home reno on a house that has been in your family for years and bodies are discovered
read moreI highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries with a touch of foul language and loads of action! It was published in early August 2022 so go and get a copy today!!*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine, and Bantam Books for my honest review.*When I first got a recommendation to read this book, I was dreading it a little
read morePlaying catch up still. I am almost all unpacked - all that is left is my sewing room and quilting frame. I have some areas to reorganize, but that will come in time. This novel was already published - July 2022. If you like spy novels and thrillers, this would be a great one to add to your list!*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, Random House Publishing and Ballentine Books for
read moreThis spring and summer was interrupted by selling my condo and moving into a house. I am starting to get back into my reading groove. And here we go!!Joshua Moehling's debut was published June 14, 2022. It is an amazing and suspenseful thriller. Read it!!*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for my honest review.*Joshua Moehling's debut thriller is a must
read moreAnother review! The Vanishing Triangle published May 1. A novel about murdered women in Ireland.*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for my honest review.*I am all about true crime TV and stories, but this book was disturbing for many reasons. There was a lot of information about Ireland, the IRA, war and the politics in the country. So much strife and
read moreI am so behind on reviews! I decided earlier this year to sell my condo and buy a house and most of my time has been spent on that. And now that things are almost at the end, I am being overwhelmed with the list of NetGalley reviews I need to do.*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my honest review.*I think I have read each of Strawser's novels and this
read moreHighly recommend this book and this series! Start with Finlay Donovan is Killing it! Do it! Today! Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead came out in February 2022. I gave it 5 stars.*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my honest review.*Elle Cosimano has done it again! Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead is a smart, sassy, and superb read! I loved the first book so
read moreI keep reading and reading and reading and just don't take the time for reviews enough. I have a few to do for NetGalley reads and I have a large list of books from NetGalley to keep reading. I just get too excited about starting a new book to take the time. *I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for my honest review of this audio book version.*Carly has lost
read moreThis is my last review for NetGalley for me to get caught up! This series by Paige Shelton is fantastic! It's a cozy mystery, but still some thrill aspects. This book is the third in the series. Five stars!!*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my honest review.*Beth Rivers is facing her first winter in Benedict, Alaska where she ran to recuperate from
read moreA bit late on the review for Christmas, but this was a good one. The third in the series and they are all great. I highly recommend!*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Kensington Books for my honest review.*Mia has a full schedule with the catering hall and her first holiday season running events. And drama ensues when 2 unexpected guests show up in town.This series is
read moreStill trying to catch up! This was a new to me author and such a great thriller!*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Bookouture for my honest review.*I'm not gonna lie.... the tag line is spot on for this book! Every time I thought I knew what was happening, it was wrong! For the entire book!The novel unfolds in dueling time lines. Now, Dr. Jen is grieving her husband's death
read morePublished August 3rd and a debut novel for Anna Bailey. Three stars for me and not sure I would recommend unless someone is looking for specific themes that are included.*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Atria Press for my honest review.*A small Colorado town. A missing girl. Highly questionable values of the townspeople. Unreliable police officers. And secrets - everyone
read moreReleased August 3rd and I am a bit behind on a couple of reviews. This was my first read by Chevy Stephens and I will probably read more. Four stars from me rounded up from 3.5.*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my honest review.*Hailey is going through some life changing events and living along the Cold Creek Highway where girls have gone missing for
read morePublish date is August 3rd, so I am a little late on this one. Jones is a phenomenal story teller!*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my honest review.*Secrets and a destination wedding... It sounds like a book I've read before, but I would definitely hit this party again! Messy secrets that could destroy any family - what is better than this for a
read moreThis debut was released July 27, but I am just a bit late in reviewing, but I did enjoy this novel.*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Random House Publishing and Ballantine Books for my honest review.*Who wouldn't want a chance to snoop into someone else's life AND get paid for it? But then we also get to see the dark side of this snooping through Cassie when she moves into
read moreAnother great addition to the new'ish series about Scumble River. A great cozy mystery series! Five stars!*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for my honest review.*I love this series! I love the update where the author jumped a few years and brought the original series into current times. I really enjoyed the first part of the series before the jump, but it
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