Carly travels to Australia for a wedding. She meets Nick, who is there for the same wedding. Carly wants to improve her career in ballet, and Nick is Carly travels to Australia for a wedding. She meets Nick, who is there for the same wedding. Carly wants to improve her career in ballet, and Nick is recently retired from ballet. Carly and Nick don't get off to the best start, but are continually drawn to one another.
An enemies-t0-lovers romance. Pointe of Pride is a quick and fun read.
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A young couple moves into an old house with the plans to flip it. One day, a man knocks on the door and asks to show his kids the place because he useA young couple moves into an old house with the plans to flip it. One day, a man knocks on the door and asks to show his kids the place because he used to live there. Eve lets them in, and odd things start to happen. Even weirder, the family does not leave.
An atmospheric and creepy horror novel. Fast-paced and tense.
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While the world is falling apart, a company has created an idyllic community for their employees and their families to live. The Farmer family feels lWhile the world is falling apart, a company has created an idyllic community for their employees and their families to live. The Farmer family feels lucky to get accepted into the community, and they work hard to fit in. However, the longer they are there, the more they believe the community is not as perfect as it seems.
A Better World is mystery thriller set in a dystopian world. Interesting characters, eerie setting, and a suspenseful plot. A fast-paced, dark, and gripping novel.
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Emily is a single woman who feels pressured by her family to find a husband. She meets a man her family loves, but she is not as impressed. Still, sheEmily is a single woman who feels pressured by her family to find a husband. She meets a man her family loves, but she is not as impressed. Still, she convinces him to pretend to be in a relationship with her.
A cute rom-com. A quick, light, and fun romance.
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A glamping trip with old college friends does not go as planned. Not only are there issues between the adults, but not all of the children get along eA glamping trip with old college friends does not go as planned. Not only are there issues between the adults, but not all of the children get along either. With a storm heading their way, and one of the group missing, tensions arise and secrets are revealed.
The Search Party is told using multiple points of view and alternating timelines. There are a lot of characters, but it wasn’t hard to follow.
The Search Party is a slow-burning mystery. Drama and suspense combine to make for an entertaining read.
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Amanda is a true crime author looking for a scoop. She researches an old case of a dangerous cult where the surviving members were a teenage girl and Amanda is a true crime author looking for a scoop. She researches an old case of a dangerous cult where the surviving members were a teenage girl and her baby. The baby would now be 18 years old, and Amanda hopes to locate them for her book.
The story is told using emails, text messages, letters, and other documents. I really enjoy this writing style, and this author does it well.
A clever, multi-layered mystery. Recommended for fans of true crime and epistolary novels.
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The Christmas Appeal is a novella in The Appeal series. A group of theater enthusiasts are looking to raise money for the church roof. It’s Christmas The Christmas Appeal is a novella in The Appeal series. A group of theater enthusiasts are looking to raise money for the church roof. It’s Christmas time, and they are hoping for a giving community to raise the funds. The dead Santa does dampen the Christmas spirit though.
This is a quick and entertaining mystery. The Christmas Appeal is part of a series, but it can be read as a standalone. I recommend reading the first book in the series, The Appeal. It’s a good book, and the same characters are in both books.
The Christmas Appeal is a light and fun mystery. Recommended for fans of epistolary novels and armchair sleuths.
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Caz and her boyfriend go on a cruise. After waking the first morning, Caz realizes her boyfriend is gone. Then she realizes everyone is gone.
Caz is anCaz and her boyfriend go on a cruise. After waking the first morning, Caz realizes her boyfriend is gone. Then she realizes everyone is gone.
Caz is an interesting character. She finds herself alone on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean. At first, panic seems the appropriate response, but she soon gets smart about finding help and surviving.
The Last One is one shocking thriller with a fantastic twist ending. A clever and intense locked-room mystery about trust and survival.
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A mother and daughter found social media fame while traveling in their Airstream. When the daughter goes missing, the mother is the first suspect.
The A mother and daughter found social media fame while traveling in their Airstream. When the daughter goes missing, the mother is the first suspect.
The Long Way Back is told using the dual points of view of the mother and daughter. The characters are realistic and relatable. The story is complex and well written.
An atmospheric, suspenseful, and twisty mystery thriller. This is the first books I’ve read by this author, and I look forward to reading more from her.
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Six amateur bakers compete in Bake Week, a popular reality show. At first, there are small sabotages on the bakers. Eventually, things escalate when sSix amateur bakers compete in Bake Week, a popular reality show. At first, there are small sabotages on the bakers. Eventually, things escalate when someone is murdered.
The Golden Spoon is told through multiple points of view – the six contestants and the show’s host. Each character is unique, and these interesting characters really pull the reader into the story.
A delightful cozy mystery. This is a debut novel, and I look forward to reading more from this author. Recommended for readers who like baking and cooking shows.
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Two women became friends in college, but had a major falling out. Twenty years later, one of them is ready to get her revenge.
Woman of the Year is a sTwo women became friends in college, but had a major falling out. Twenty years later, one of them is ready to get her revenge.
Woman of the Year is a story with female friendship and psychological manipulation. This is one wild ride with some outrageous characters. A fun and twisted thriller.
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Two sisters-in-law are best friends and business partners. When the man that connects them, brother to one and husband to the other, is accused of murTwo sisters-in-law are best friends and business partners. When the man that connects them, brother to one and husband to the other, is accused of murder, their friendship is tested.
Thicker Than Water is a slow building novel with complex characters. An atmospheric and intriguing mystery. Recommended read for fans of domestic suspense.
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It’s News to Me is the fifth book in the Clare Carlson series by R.G. Belsky. Clare is a journalist who has worked on several high profile investigatiIt’s News to Me is the fifth book in the Clare Carlson series by R.G. Belsky. Clare is a journalist who has worked on several high profile investigations. In It’s News to Me, Clare covers the murder of a popular college student.
Clare is an intelligent and witty, yet flawed character. She makes some questionable decisions, but does have good investigative skills and the determination to find truth.
This is an enjoyable series with gripping mysteries. It’s News to Me can be read as a stand-alone, but I recommend reading the earlier books too.
It’s News to Me is a complex and suspenseful mystery. Recommended for fans of mysteries from a journalists point of view.
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Twin sisters with opposite personalities. Molly lives a life of quiet and security in London. Katie lives a life of spontaneity and adventure in New YTwin sisters with opposite personalities. Molly lives a life of quiet and security in London. Katie lives a life of spontaneity and adventure in New York City. When Molly learns that Katie has died, and it may have been murder, she takes off for New York to uncover what happened to her sister.
First Born is told from Molly’s point of view. She is analytical and paranoid. At first, I found her eccentricities tiring, but they eventually grew on me. The characters, setting, and story are all a bit dramatic. As the story progresses, it grows more twisted and wild.
First Born is an intense and suspenseful thriller. Recommended for fans of thrillers with complex stories and surprising twists.
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