Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Snapdragon Author: Michelle Woody Publisher: JMS Books Length: 205 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Snapdragon kept me totally intrigued. For me, this was a solid serial murder mystery with plenty of fast paced action, descriptive fight scenes and a variety of emotions for the central characters. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Private detective... Continue Reading →
Title: Enemy of My Enemy (The Executive Office: Book Two) Author: Tal Bauer Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 287 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Read this book. Lose yourself in this series. It’s an outstanding read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Fifteen years from now, an affair rocks the world. Two men commit to their... Continue Reading →
Title: Counterblow (Shatterproof Bond: Book Four) Author: Isobel Starling Publisher: Self-Published Length: 169 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This was a non-stop action filled story just as the others have been. But this time we really got a sense of how deeply Declan loves Sam, and how far he will go to make... Continue Reading →
Title: Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch (A States of Love Story) Author: L.A. Merrill Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 74 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This was my first time reading L.A. Merrill, and I found this story to be entertaining and fun. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: David Marks is looking for the perfect place... Continue Reading →
Title: Quarry (The Vampire Guard: Book Two) Author: Elizabeth Noble Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 190 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal At a Glance: Elizabeth Noble’s writing style is easy and natural, pleasant and not overdone. Humor and technical details also reveal that the author has a skillful way of breathing life into her characters, making them... Continue Reading →
Title: Elpída (Elpída: Book Three) Author: C. Kennedy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Harmony Ink Length: 350 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: Elpída is a glorious conclusion to a stunning series that dares to expose the abuse that goes on every moment of every day in our world. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: ελπίδα. Elpída. Greek.... Continue Reading →
Title: Idyll Threats: A Thomas Lynch Novel Author: Stephanie Gayle Publisher: Seventh Street Books/Penguin Random House Length: 283 Pages Category: Murder Mystery At a Glance: Idyll Threats is excellent, right up there among some of the best I’ve read in the genre. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: In the summer of 1997, Thomas Lynch arrives as... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Is Heartless (Love Can't: Book Two) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 254 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Love Is Heartless is just a gorgeous story that has you hoping for that happy ever after right up to the end. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Small but mighty—that could be Detective Nevin... Continue Reading →
Title: Enemies of the State (The Executive Office: Book One) Author: Tal Bauer Publisher: Self-Published Length: 340 Pages Category: Action/Suspense, Mystery/Thriller At a Glance: Tal Bauer obviously has a talent for writing a political thriller. The action was heart-stopping. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A rogue Black Ops unit with the president in their crosshairs. A... Continue Reading →
Title: By the Numbers (Sanctuary: Book Ten) Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 136 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This book is a great ending to this long-running series! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Secrets and lies threaten Brandon and Daniel’s new love. Brandon Hoselton is running scared, finding security in his... Continue Reading →
Title: Liar, Liar Author: TA Moore Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: TA Moore didn’t disappoint with this suspense, espionage thriller. Liar, Liar is a fast-paced page turner. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Just another day at the office. For some people that means spreadsheets, and for others it’s stitching endless... Continue Reading →
Title: Pandora Author: Marguerite Labbe Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 210 Pages Category: Horror, Sci-Fi At a Glance: Pandora is a powerful novel, one with depth and unending action. Once again, Marguerite Labbe proves that she can write an intelligent, clever story that sticks with you well beyond the last page. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Haunted... Continue Reading →
Title: Fragile Brilliance Author: Eliot Parker Publisher: Roundfire Books Length: 304 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Fragile Brilliance is a first time read for me by Eliot Parker. I really liked this fast paced, action thriller, mystery. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When off-duty Charleston police sergeant Ronan McCullough responds to the assault of a... Continue Reading →
Title: Enemies Like You Authors: Annika Martin and Joanna Chambers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 251 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The writing team of Chambers and Martin score with a sexy suspense thriller. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: They're dangerous men. Absolute enemies. And totally hot for each other. Will has never met anyone like... Continue Reading →
Title: Every Breath You Take Author: Robert Winter Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Despite the issues, I think Winter is talented and am look forward to seeing what he can come up with in the future. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: When Zachary Hall leaves Utah for a job in... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghostly Investigations Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 114 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: This is a well plotted murder/paranormal mystery, with some interesting questions about death. I really liked Jon, who had a sadness about him but kept his sense of humor, and Brody, who’s snarky but turns out to... Continue Reading →
Title: Icarus Ascending (LA Private Detectives: Book One) Author: Lee James Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 240 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Icarus Ascending is suspenseful, horrifying and gives us insight into the mind of a killer. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Kirk MacGregor loves to win—whether through his critically acclaimed oil paintings or on the... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild Instincts (Seaside Shifters: Book Two) Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 129 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: A sequel that didn't quite live up to its predecessor. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Police cadet and bear shifter Tyson Dakota looks forward to his on-the-job training in Seaside, Oregon, working alongside his... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ornamental Hermit (DS Billings Victorian Mysteries: Book Two) Author: Olivier Bosman Publisher: Rocket Man Press Length: 292 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I thought the 1890s was captured really well in this novel, especially Scotland Yard and the various areas of England. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The year is 1890. Detective... Continue Reading →
Title: Risky Behavior (Bad Behavior: Book One) Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 319 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense/Thiller At a Glance: Andreas and Darren are two opposite characters, but I liked their chemistry and how they interacted with each other. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: It’s day one of Darren Corliss’s career as... Continue Reading →
Title: Devour (Unbreakable Bonds: Book Four) Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 249 Pages Category: Contemporary, Action/Suspense At a Glance: The writing team of Drake and Elliott never failed to keep me wanting more throughout the Unbreakable Bonds series, and they saved the best for last. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: an Pierce... Continue Reading →
Title: The Vampire and the P.I. Author: J.P. Bowie Publisher: MLR Press Length: 198 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: Beyond the social or political overtones in this novel, there is a very good mystery at its heart. The pacing is swift, the action is dangerous and slow building, and the characters draw us... Continue Reading →
Title: Light Up the Dark Author: Suki Fleet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 349 Pages Category: Suspense/Thriller, Horror, Bisexual Romance At a Glance: If this novel is any barometer, then it is done with incredible pathos, outstanding descriptive prose and unforgettable characters. I highly recommend Light Up the Dark to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: For two... Continue Reading →
Title: Darkest Hour Before Dawn (THIRDS: Book Nine) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 224 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Darkest Hour Before Dawn is definitely going to be another hit with THIRDS fans, and a win for Cochet. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: THIRDS Team Leader Sebastian Hobbs and Chief Medical... Continue Reading →
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