My thoughts and musings about all things books & cozy living
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Continue reading →: My Daughter’s Keeper by Sheila Norton ~ ReviewAfter a difficult break-up, my six-year-old Daisy is finally settling into life in two homes. She’s spending more time with her dad, his wealthy and glamorous partner Kirsty, and her new stepsisters, Amelia and Freya. She seems happier. More relaxed. Like she’s finally found her place. It should be everything…
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Continue reading →: By Hook or By Book by Misty Simon ~ Review & Giveaway!Roxy Gleason, an innkeeper by trade and a bibliomancer by birth, has lived in the same small town on the Susquehanna River in Central Pennsylvania for her entire life. Tradition is strong here. Roxy understands the rules and is willing to play by them most of the time. She runs…
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Continue reading →: The Death & Life of Lucy Westenra by Rosie Fiore ~ ReviewIn “Death and Life of Lucy Westenra,” teacher Kate Balcombe discovers an unsent letter from Lucy, a character from Dracula. As Kate investigates Lucy’s mysterious past, she partners with James Harker, unraveling a tale of deception and possible danger. The narrative shifts between 1800s London and present-day, creating suspenseful intrigue.
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Continue reading →: The House Sitter by Kari Beevis ~ ReviewAfter a breakup, the narrator house-sits her brother’s apartment and witnesses a mysterious encounter on the balcony. A woman is reported missing shortly after, but the man seen with her has a solid alibi. As she investigates, the situation grows dangerous, revealing her neighbors may not be trustworthy.
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Continue reading →: Swipe by R.G. Belsky Author and Bonnie Traymore ~ Review & Giveaway!Sonya Romano, frustrated with internet dating, confronts a married man, Matt, on a hike. After a heated exchange, he falls to his death, prompting her to cover her tracks. Meanwhile, journalist Jake Parker investigates a series of murders linked to cheaters, unaware of Sonya’s involvement. A tense encounter ensues.
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Continue reading →: Murder in the Appalachians by Susan Furlong ~ Review & Giveaway!Journalist Emma Hayes discovers her brother’s murder linked to a cold case, prompting a perilous chase through the mountains. With the help of local ER doctor Logan Greer, she seeks evidence while evading a killer determined to stop her. Their investigation unveils a dangerous conspiracy hidden among local inhabitants.
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Continue reading →: A Cold Cold World & All We Buried ~ Spotlight, Review, and GiveawayA female sheriff tries to fill her late father’s boots and be the sheriff her small Washington State mountain town needs as a deadly snow storm engulfs the town, in this dark, twisty mystery. The world felt pure. Nature made the location pristine again, hiding the scene from prying eyes.…
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Continue reading →: Love & the Divorce Lawyer by Barbara Newhart ~ Review & Giveaway!“Love and the Divorce Lawyer” follows attorney Josephina Jensen as she returns to court after a four-year hiatus to help a woman reclaim millions from her ex-husband. Facing off against charming but rival attorney Richard Diamond, Josie navigates intrigue, danger, and personal feelings while confronting a haunting past.
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Continue reading →: The Good Daughter by J A Baker ~ ReviewPenny Collins confronts her traumatic past when her attacker is brought to trial twenty years after assaulting her. Struggling with her family’s disbelief and her mother’s fading memory, she serves as a juror, grappling with the need for justice and the challenge of convincing others of his guilt.








