My thoughts and musings about all things books & cozy living
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Continue reading β: Bone Pendant Girls by Terry S. Friedman ~ Review & GiveawayAndi Wyndham, a medium since childhood, discovers two pendants linked to missing girls at a Pennsylvania gem show. Drawn into a mystery, she partners with a private investigator and a sheriff to uncover the truth behind the “Fisherman” while confronting her own psychic abilities and the haunting spirits of the…
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Continue reading β: The Quiet Wife by Diane Saxon ~ ReviewA woman reveals her desire for an ordinary life, concealing a traumatic past. Twenty years ago, she was stalked by a boy, Craig Lane, who is now released from prison. As unsettling events occur, including flowers on her doorstep and her cat’s disappearance, she fears her past is resurfacing and…
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Continue reading β: Star-Crossed Egg Tarts by by Jennifer J Chow ~ ReviewFelicity, co-owner of Jin Bakery, caters a wedding at Pixie Park. When groomsman Miles Wu is found dead, Felicity investigates to clear her friend Kelvin, the prime suspect. Amid chaos, including a poisoned groom and emotional family visits, Felicity must regain her magical foresight to identify the killer and navigate…
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Continue reading β: The House of Light and Shadow by Lauren Westwood ~ ReviewIn “House of Light and Shadows,” Kate cares for her estranged sisterβs children in a haunted house, uncovering dark family secrets linked to past residents. As she navigates love and danger, she must confront not only the haunting but also her own familyβs troubled history. The story blends romance with…
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Continue reading β: The Perfect Mother by Claire Allan~ SpotlightA woman passionate about helping others become mothers faces a personal nightmare when a friend, Alice Monroe, blames her for a tragic outcome. After losing her business and reputation, she relocates to start anew but discovers Alice has found her, threatening her new life. Tension builds in this gripping thriller.
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Continue reading β: A Mother’s Last Wish by Jo Bartlett ~ ReviewLouisa and Tom seem to have a perfect life with their children until Lou receives devastating news about her health. As her sisters grapple with this reality, Holly promises to protect Lou’s children. This heartfelt story of love, loss, and family ultimately serves as a journey of healing and understanding…
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Continue reading β: Deadly When Disturbed by DM Barr ~ Review“Deadly When Disturbed” narrates the turbulent relationship between Realtor Dara Banks and her assistant, Merry Rafter. As Merry integrates into Dara’s life, suspicions arise about her true intentions. Their investigations into each other lead to shocking revelations, culminating in a confrontation that threatens their lives and reputations.
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Continue reading β: The Man She Married by Alison Stockham ~ ReviewA woman awakens in a hospital with amnesia, unable to remember her husband Rob or their life together. As she struggles to recover her memories, uncertainties about Robβs true nature and her past intensify. This gripping narrative invites readers to question trust, identity, and reality in a suspenseful thriller.









