How to Kill Men and Get Away With It by Katy Brent is a fun, humorous novel that is a fast-paced and dark story about a woman who commits Dexter-type killings on men who are sexual predators. I always love a heavy dose of satire in my books and this one delivers. A bit gruesome, but you can easily…
One Last Secret by Adele Parks This book took me by the throat and squeezed. It was an insane, twisty, nerve-wracking read and I read it quickly because I needed to know what happened. I did have my suspicions and needed to see if I was right (I was). Adele is a fantastic author, this book is definitely one of…
The Guest House by Robin Morgan-Bentley deserves a spot on your To-Read list. This book is full of suspense, twists and turns that will keep you reading late into the night, or the early morning hours. I love nothing better than an engrossing book that makes me want to forget everything else! Jamie and Victoria are off for a…
Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister READ THIS BOOK IF YOU LIKE: Science Fiction and Time Travel with elements of Suspense Gillian is a skilled writer who brings us a new suspense novel that toys with the idea of going back in time. I love the premise of the story! SYNOPSIS: Late October. After midnight. You’re waiting…
A Tidy Ending by Joanna Cannon was a clever and interesting book with writing I enjoyed! This is a somewhat dark story, the main character of Linda is relatable in that she’s wondering about life, is there more? It’s a slower-paced story but I did like it and will read more from this author. PLOT: Linda has lived in…
Take My Husband by Ellen Meister I don’t know of anyone who has been married for a long time and doesn’t ever get irritated by their spouse. In this case, Laurel is downright disappointed when her needy husband has an accident and isn’t terribly harmed. Laurel allows herself the fantasy of imagining herself free and happy, living in a beautiful…
I fell in love with Eleanor Brown’s writing after reading her book, The Weird Sisters. If you haven’t read it- do so now! Any Other Family has an interesting premise- a group of siblings are adopted by different families but all the families are very involved with each other’s lives in order to foster a close bond with the…
Please Join Us by Catherine McKenzie needs a place on your summer list! This suspenseful story is about Nicole, a woman whose life is not going according to plan. She’s unhappy and needs a change so when she receives an invite to a networking group, she accepts. She needs help and they are offering it to her, why…
The Runaway Orphans by Pam Weaver is the type of historical fiction that I absolutely love. This was just an enjoyable, yet emotional read with an interesting mix of characters and a setting I would love to visit, a seaside town in England. SYNOPSIS Desperate to escape their stepfather’s house, sisters Amy and Lillian stow away aboard a train…
WOW, this book was so good, I immediately gave it five big Goodreads stars. First Born by Will Dean kept me entranced. WOW WOW WOW. Excellent writing, plot, and twists. This is a book that I was sorry to see it end. Now I need to find every book that this author has written and immediately get my hands on…