Cheers, friends, and welcome to our Best of 2018 reviewer picks!!! We’re continuing the countdown to the end of the year with Maryann’s fave reads, so enjoy and be sure to enter the Giveaway! One-Eyed Royals by Cordielia Kingsbridge – In Cash Plays I was disappointed in Dominic, but Levi takes disappointment to a whole different level here….
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Review: Why the Devil Stalks Death by L.J. Hayward
Title: Why the Devil Stalks Death Series: Death and the Devil: Book Two Author: L.J. Hayward Publisher: Self-Published Length: 348 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Why the Devil Stalks Death is another excellent read by L.J. Hayward. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jack Reardon uncovers secrets for a living, and the Meta-State spy is…
Review: Femme Faux Fatale by Susan Laine
Title: Femme Faux Fatale Series: Dreamspun Desires Author: Susan Laine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: All I can say is that this was a fun and enjoyable read! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Mystery. Murder. Men in silk stockings. Hollywood nights are heating up. Hardboiled Los Angeles PI Cain…
Review: The Deafening Silence by Amy Tasukada
Title: The Deafening Silence Series: The Yakuza Path: Book Four Author: Amy Tasukada Publisher: Self-Published Length: 228 Pages Category: Contemporary, Crime Drama At a Glance: This story is no-holds-barred when it comes to betrayal and the war between the various mafia. The violence is gritty and gory and, in this case, the abuses revealed may…
Review: Blood Red Roulette by Jana Denardo
Title: Blood Red Roulette Author: Jana Denardo Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 350 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Even though I got lost a few times in some places, this was still a fun and gory read. There’s so much going on and it kept me entertained. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Arrigo Giancarlo’s friends think…
Review: Late Fees by Marshall Thornton
Title: Late Fees Series: Pinx Video Mysteries: Book Three Author: Marshall Thornton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 229 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: There are very few characters that I let get under my skin, but Marshall Thornton makes Noah seem so real in dealing with his personal issues that it just shreds my heart….
Review: Cops and Comix by Rhys Ford
Title: Cops and Comix Series: A Murder and Mayhem Short Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 38 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Cops and Comix gave way to one of the best mystery series in Murder and Mayhem. Besides creating an entertaining mystery, Rhys Ford introduces two interesting characters who…
Review: Fire and Agate by Andrew Grey
Title: Fire and Agate Series: Carlisle Deputies: Book Three Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I like the way the Andrew Grey handled the subject of human trafficking and the ordeal Pavle faced. Grey makes you feel the emotional toll it took on Pavle and how it…
Review: Hiding the Moon by Amy Lane
Title: Hiding the Moon Series: Fish Out of Water: Book Four Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Lane didn’t fail to make this a page-turner for me, and I have high hopes that the author will bring us some more exciting novels to add to this series….
Review: Gargoyle by J. Scott Coatsworth
Title: Gargoyle Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 1700 words/short story Category: Horror At a Glance: For being a short story, I thought J. Scott Coatsworth gave a good portrayal of the characters. It’s a creepy, quick and easy read that leaves us with a lesson to be learned. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:…
Review: In the Pines by Laura Lascarso
Title: In the Pines Series: Charlie Schiffer Mysteries: Book One Author: Laura Lascarso Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: New Adult, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I was totally entertained by this page-turner mystery. Laura Lascarso has created a well-written, intriguing, suspenseful, dark YA murder mystery, and it’s just a tad gory too. Reviewed By:…
Review: For the Love of Luke by David C. Dawson
Title: For the Love of Luke Author: David C. Dawson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Don’t let the title fool you! For the Love of Luke is a suspenseful and dark murder mystery, and I like how the author brought Luke and Rupert together and that it didn’t…
Review: Every Other Weekend by TA Moore
Title: Every Other Weekend Author: TA Moore Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 230 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is an absolute page-turner for me, and I’m becoming a big fan of TA Moore’s work. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Divorce lawyer Clayton Reynolds is a happy cynic who believes in hard work and one-night…
Review: The Hunt by J.M. Dabney and Davidson King
Title: The Hunt Authors: J.M. Dabney and Davidson King Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 218 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Hunt is a well-written mystery that grabbed me from the start and became a page turner for me. Well done! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Disgraced detective turned private investigator, Ray Clancy, left the…
Review: Starting Over by C.J. Baty
Title: Starting Over Series: The Knights Club: Book One Author: C.J. Baty Publisher: Self-Published Length: 82 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There are a few editing bumps in Starting Over, but not enough to take away from an entertaining start to this new series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Xavier Knight was starting his life…
Review: Anthem of the Dark by Thom Collins
Title: Anthem of the Dark Series: Anthem: Book Two Author: Thom Collins Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 181 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The story is suspenseful, intriguing, a little gory, and leaves not one clue as to who is behind the murders and why Daniel is the focus of a killer who will…
Review: Challenge Me by Kris Jacen
Title: Challenge Me Series: Me: Book Four Author: Kris Jacen Publisher: MLR Press Length: 124 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In the Author’s Note, readers get a feel for how passionate Kris Jacen is about the series. I’m definitely excited about the way this novel ended and am looking forward to the next story…
Review: Death Checks In by David S. Pederson
Title: Death Checks In Series: A Detective Heath Barrington Mystery: Book Three Author: David S. Pederson Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 242 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery At a Glance: Though some may find the pacing slow, I think it fits with the era. David Pederson does a great job with this classic murder mystery set…
Review: Second Chance Ranch by RJ Scott
Title: Second Chance Ranch Series: Montana: Book Five Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 201 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Montana series is just one of many entertaining RJ Scott offerings. It has mystery, danger, drama, heartbreak, humor, along with many wonderful characters who have become loving couples. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:…
Review: Sadistic Sherlock by Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott
Title: Sadistic Sherlock Series: Ward Security: Book Four Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 219 Pages Category: Contemporary, Action/Suspense At a Glance: Get ready for some word building as well as cryptic messages, car crashes, suspense, a murdering psychopath, fight scenes, humor, two men that burn up the pages, and an…