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Catastrophe
By: Sherri Winston
(Wednesday and Woof Book 1)
Pub date: 4/5/2022
Walia and her service dog, Woof, are detectives, determined to keep their neighborhood safe. One day, while on patrol, they learn their neighbor’s cat has gone missing. The Wednesday and Woof Detective Agency takes on the case, and follow clues all around the neighborhood. Will they be able to find the missing cat and solve the case?
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Hi Everyone,
How are you? It is hard to believe that it is the middle of September and football weekends are back. Yesterday, Mom and I watched not 1, but 2 Great Egrets enjoying a late lunch out back. Next to them, about 3ft away, was a Great Blue Heron. It was incredible. We watched them for an hour, just peacefully enjoying their meals and having a few stare-downs. In the middle, a few turtles kept up a steady pace of picking the palm fruit off the ground and carrying it back to the lake for their friends and family.
This afternoon, the turtles are back at it. I am hoping the cooler air will arrive soon, and we can enjoy nature’s beauty, while sitting outdoors. (Maybe even take a few pics… maybe.)
Today, I have my planner out, trying to get things organized. I am also trying to catch up on my reading. I am starting a book that most everyone has raved about… it was released earlier this year, and the sequel has just been announced. What is it, you might ask?
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Tagged A Reader's Life, birds, debut author, first in a series, football, mystery, nature, turtles
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Gone For Good
By: Joanna Schaffhausen
(Detective Annalisa Vega #1)
Detective Annalisa Vega grew up with cops. Her dad and several of her neighbors were cops, but that didn’t stop the fear from sinking in, while The Lovelorn Killer was hiding around every corner. The famous serial killer managed to strike close to home, killing Vega’s boyfriend’s mom. Now, as a fresh detective, a case sends chills down her spine. It seems The Lovelorn Killer is back. Will Annalisa be able to catch him or will she be his next victim?
Joanna Schaffhausen writes an incredible tension-filled thriller. Filled with twists and turns, readers will be on the edge of their seats. The suspense makes this book a very fast read. This book should be on the to read list for every mystery fan.
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Posted in Fiction Books, Suspense Books
Tagged detective, first in a series, serial killer, suspense books, thrillers
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The House on Sunshine Corner
By: Phoebe Mills
(The Sunshine Corner #1)
Abby Engel is making her dreams come true. She lives in the home that was her childhood safe spot, with her grandmother. She owns Sunshine Corner, watching the town’s adorable children, while prepping to open a preschool. The only thing left in her master plan, is a family to call her own. Carter Hayes has returned home, only for a few weeks, to help his sister. He is determined not to be trapped in the small town, because his dreams are close to happening in Las Vegas. However, when he is thrown in the path of his ex-girlfriend, Carter begins to question everything. Will these two driven people find a way to come together, or are they destined for heartbreak, once again?
This debut novel is adorable. The entire cast of characters is lovely, and readers will be anxious for updates on everyone, in book two. Phoebe Mills does a good job, showing the other side of sunshine, with pregnancy, owning a small business, and chasing dreams. Though a tad repetitive at times, the story is impossible to put down. Readers will be rooting for the main characters. This is a must-read for fans of small-town romance.
Notes:
Thanks to Netgalley and Forever publishing for providing a digital ARC, in exchange for my honest review. To learn more about this book, click here.
Sunday is for Reading
Hi Everyone,
This was a slow week for me, I was in a lot of pain, and very exhausted, so not much besides work was completed.
Since I couldn’t hold a hardback, I finished reading The House on Sunshine Corner by Phoebe Mills. This debut will be released on Tuesday, and my review will be posted that morning. (I think you all will really enjoy this one.)
I am in the middle of Gone for Good by Joanna Schaffhausen. This is the first in a new series about a serial killer who seems to have returned, after a long hiatus. This one is very good.
Earlier this month, I posted my bookmail on Instagram and asked everyone to vote for what book to read next. Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena won. Today, I will be posting this week’s mail, and we will see which title will win.
What have you all been reading this week?
Posted in Current Reads
Tagged A Reader's Life, contemporary romance books, current reads, thrillers
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An Extravagant Death
By: Charles Finch
(Charles Lennox #14)
When Charles Lennox is forced to travel abroad, he is exposed to the dark underbelly of New York and the lavish lifestyle of Newport. The debutante season is off to a rough start, when a young girl is found dead. Will the detective be able to help the family find answers, or has the wise sleuth been duped?
The heart of the story is spent on Lennox reflecting on old cases, and feeling stumped that he can’t solve this one crime. While this may flow better for readers who have read all the books in order, it will leave others questioning which book they should read first. The author does a brilliant job of bringing the sites and sounds, of early America, to life.
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Posted in Mystery Books
Tagged 1800s, Charles Lennox series, detective, early America, mystery
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Dark Roads
By: Chevy Stevens
The Cold Creek Highway, in British Columbia, is known for the number of missing women, last seen there. Hailey McBride, knows the history, and thanks to her dad, she knows how to survive in the wild. Living with her aunt, and the local cop, Hailey searches for answers. When the cop starts threatening her, Hailey knows her time is limited. Beth Chevalier visits Cold Creek, desperate to relive the final days of her sister’s life. Will these two women learn the truth and bring justice for the lost souls, or will they end up as the next victims?
This is a fast read… readers will devour the words. The different points-of-view and perspectives add layers to the mystery. Chevy Stevens writes with a passion, readers will feel like they are there with Hailey. The wilderness comes alive, and each character evokes strong emotions of love and hate. This is an absolute must-read.
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Tagged book reviews, favorite, must read, mystery, suspense books
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Sunday is for Reading…
Hi Everyone,
This week I got five books in the mail. Head over to my Instagram page to help me decide which to read first. I am excited because it is a mix of mystery, romance, modern and historical.
Today, I am reading The Last Commandment by Scott Shepherd. I was so tired this week that I did not get any reading done, so I am hoping to make big progress today.
I have several, I mean, SEVERAL reviews headed your way this week. (Hit the happy dance music, please!)
What are you reading today?
Enjoy,
~Ariesgrl
Before She Disappeared
By: Lisa Gardner
Frankie uses her determination, as well as her no attachments policy to help families find the truth. She goes to the places that don’t gain the attention of news channels and finds long-lost souls. Now she’s in Mattapan, searching for a missing teenage girl, who the police assume ran away. Frankie digs deep and puts her own life in danger, as she searches for answers. Frankie always hopes she will find one missing person alive, but the stark reality is that never happens. This time, will Frankie learn the truth, or will she become the next victim… with noone aware she’s gone?
Frankie is a force to be reckoned with… she owns her flaws and she is brutally honest with people. Readers will be cheering for this atypical heroine. Lisa Gardner paints with her words, and readers will see/feel/smell all the sights of Mattapan. This is an absolute must-read for fans of suspense. The characters in this book will live in readers’ hearts for years to come.
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Posted in Fiction Books, Suspense Books
Tagged favorite, Lisa Gardner, missing people, must read, netgalley, suspense, suspense books, unlikely hero
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