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Before the Ruins by Victoria Gosling #Edelweiss #Book #Review

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  Synopsis: Andy believes that she has left her past far behind her. But when she gets a call from Peter's mother to say he's gone missing, she finds herself pulled into a search for answers. Bored and restless after their final school exams, Andy, Peter, Em and Marcus broke into a ruined manor house nearby and quickly became friends with the boy living there. Blond, charming and on the run, David's presence was as dangerous as it was exciting. The story of a diamond necklace, stolen from the house fifty years earlier and perhaps still lost somewhere in the grounds inspired the group to buy a replica and play at hiding it, hoping to turn up the real thing along the way. But the game grew to encompass decades of resentment, lies and a terrible betrayal. Now, Andy's search for Peter will unearth unimaginable secrets - and take her back to the people who still keep them. Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble My Review: Andrea and the gang all grew up together, but sh...

The Move #Edelweiss #Book #Review

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  The Move by Felicity Everett My rating: 3 of 5 stars Karen and Nick decided to move to the country for a fresh start. Karen, however seems to still have her concerns. But this quaint, little town is so welcoming and friendly. Her friends from London belittle their new friends, it's really creepy at night and Karen feels like she's being watched and followed. The suspense in this novel was lacking. I think it could have had a little more depth. Three group gatherings does not make a romance. View all my reviews

Black Water by @niniehammon #Book #Review

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  Synopsis : From Ninie Hammon, master of psychological suspense, comes the long-awaited thrilling new series you won't be able to put down. Bailey Donahue has to stay dead. After witnessing her husband's murder, Bailey is ripped from her life and placed in the Witness Protection Program in the sleepy town of Shadow Rock. Believed dead by the mafia, Bailey is trapped in a torturous limbo, unable to return to her life -- and her eighteen-month-old daughter -- without risking the lives of those she loves most. Losing all hope, she attempts suicide, only to wake in the hospital and discover that not only is she alive, she's woken with a "gift" - she can paint portraits of events that haven't happened... yet. Her first picture: a girl drowning. She doesn't know who or where the girl is, or how to stop her prediction from coming true. When two locals offer their help, she feels like she must accept, even though her instincts are screaming that these good samari...

Night and Silence by Seanan McGuire #Book #Review

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The twelfth installment of the Hugo-nominated, New York Times-bestselling Toby Daye urban fantasy series!   Things are not okay.  In the aftermath of Amandine's latest betrayal, October "Toby" Daye's fragile self-made family is on the verge of coming apart at the seams. Jazz can't sleep, Sylvester doesn't want to see her, and worst of all, Tybalt has withdrawn from her entirely, retreating into the Court of Cats as he tries to recover from his abduction. Toby is floundering, unable to help the people she loves most heal. She needs a distraction. She needs a quest.  What she doesn't need is the abduction of her estranged human daughter, Gillian. What she doesn't need is to be accused of kidnapping her own child by her ex-boyfriend and his new wife, who seems to be harboring secrets of her own. There's no question of whether she'll take the case. The only question is whether she's emotionally prepared to survive it.  Signs of Faerie's...

Shadow Garden by @alexandraburt #Book #Review

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Synopsis: A wealthy woman suspects something is off about the luxurious complex she lives in . . . and she is right, in this riveting domestic-suspense novel from international bestselling author Alexandra Burt. Donna Pryor lives in the lap of luxury. She spends her days in a beautifully appointed condo. Her every whim is catered to by a dedicated staff, and she does not want for anything. Except for news of her adult daughter. Or an ex-husband who takes her calls. Donna knows something is wrong, but she can't quite put her finger on it. As her life of privilege starts to feel more and more like a prison, the facade she has depended on begins to crumble. Somewhere in the ruins is the truth, and the closer Donna Pryor gets to it, the more likely it is to destroy her. Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble   My Review: Donna Pryor lives a life of affluence.  She and her husband have a beautiful mansion, the envy of the neighborhood.  She has been sent aw...

American Demon by @BurningBunnies #Book #Review

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Synopsis: A thrilling return to the #1  New York Times  bestselling urban fantasy series, continuing Rachel Morgan’s story. RACHEL MORGAN IS BACK–AND THE HOLLOWS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. What happens after you’ve saved the world? Well, if you’re Rachel Mariana Morgan, witch-born demon, you quickly discover that something might have gone just a little bit wrong. That the very same acts you and your friends took to forge new powers may have released something bound by the old. With a rash of zombies, some strange new murders, and an exceedingly mysterious new demon in town, it will take everything Rachel has to counter this new threat to the world–and it may demand the sacrifice of what she holds most dear. Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble   My Review: Rachel Morgan is back and trying to pick up the pieces of her life.  Ivy has decided to work with Nina at the FIB.  The church is basically destroyed and the only thing she has is Trent, her E...

All of Us #Netgalley #Book #Review

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All of Us by A.F. Carter Synopsis: All of Us  is a riveting thriller with six compelling protagonists--who all share one body. Though legally she is Carolyn Grand, in practice she is Martha, a homemaker who cooks and cleans for her "family," Victoria, a put-together people person, Serena, a free spirit, Kirk, a heterosexual man, Eleni, a promiscuous risk-taker, and Tina, a manifestation of what is left of Carolyn after years of childhood sexual abuse. As they jockey for control of their body, all the personalities also work together to avoid being committed to a psychiatric facility. But Carolyn's tenuous normal is shattered when Hank Grand, the man who abused her and leased her out to pedophiles, is released from prison. Soon he begins stalking her, bringing back painful memories for all of the personalities. When Hank is murdered in a seedy hotel room, Carolyn is immediately a prime suspect. But the man has other shady dealings, and the burden of proof weighs heavy on ...

The Second Home by @christi_clancy #Book #Review

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Synopsis: A debut novel set on Cape Cod that centers on a beloved family home and the summer that changed the lives of three siblings forever, perfect for readers of J. Courtney Sullivan and Elin Hilderbrand. After a disastrous summer spent at her family's summer home on Cape Cod, seventeen year old Ann Gordon is left harboring a secret that changes her life forever, and creates a rift between her sister, Poppy, and their adopted brother, Michael. Now, fifteen years later, her parents have died, and Ann and her sister Poppy are left to decide the fate of the old Wellfleet home that's been in the Gordon family for generations. While they both love the house, they decide to sell it and move forward. But then Michael re-enters their lives with a legitimate claim to a third of the estate. He wants the house. But more than that, he wants to set the record straight about that long ago summer. Reunited after years apart, these very different siblings are forced to decide if ...

Killman Creek by @rachelcaine #Book #Review

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Synopsis: Every time Gwen closed her eyes, she saw him in her nightmares. Now her eyes are open, and he’s not going away. Gwen Proctor won the battle to save her kids from her ex-husband, serial killer Melvin Royal, and his league of psychotic accomplices. But the war isn’t over. Not since Melvin broke out of prison. Not since she received a chilling text… You’re not safe anywhere now. Her refuge at Stillhouse Lake has become a trap. Gwen leaves her children in the protective custody of a fortified, well-armed neighbor. Now, with the help of Sam Cade, brother of one of Melvin’s victims, Gwen is going hunting. She’s learned how from one of the sickest killers alive. But what she’s up against is beyond anything she feared—a sophisticated and savage mind game calculated to destroy her. As trust beyond her small circle of friends begins to vanish, Gwen has only fury and vengeance to believe in as she closes in on her prey. And sure as the night, one of them will die. Pur...

The Final Life Series, now on Kindle Unlimited!

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The Final Life  Now on Kindle Unlimited

Anna, the Princess, and the Pendant #Book #Review

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Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Anna Elizabeth Owens is a typical teen-age girl growing up in Morrisville, North Carolina, until the day her great-grandmother requests her presence at her bedside. In her late seventies, the older woman has a special gift for Anna and she shares a mysterious message. "Tonight, as my journey in this world ends, so begins your journey into the vast world of dreams. After tonight, your dreams will take you to places of your wildest imaginations. Just remember, we all have good and bad dreams. Henceforth, both good and bad journeys will lead you to your destination." While living in parallel worlds of dreams and reality, Anna discovers the power of love with a young man named Alex, and Princess Isis discovers the pain of sacrifice on her journey for survival. Eventually, she must choose between the throne and her one true love: a slave named Amon. Laden with intrigue, romance, action, and adventure, this powerful tale explores Anna's coming-of...

The Scroll #Edelweiss+ #Book #Review

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Synopsis: One last dig. One final descent into the twisted tunnels of ancient Jerusalem. Will the truth be found among the treasures that lie beneath the holy city? Dr. David Chambers, leading archaeologist, has spent his professional career uncovering the facts in the artifacts. His work sets the standard for biblical research in the Holy Land. But surrounded by the evidence, David has sunk into an abyss of doubt. A painful experience with a seemingly unresponsive God has left him without hope. The Old Testament scriptures that used to fill his mind with wonder now drive him to frustration. His unanswered questions have ripped him from both his academic pursuits and the love of his life, his fiancée, Amber. An old friend and mentor reaches out to David, enticing him with the riches described in the enigmatic Copper Scroll. Losing ground with his peers, his love, and his faith, David Chambers has a choice to make. Will he undertake one final dig to unlock a secret that coul...

Get your FREE COPY of Hunted today!

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A family tragedy. A grieving father. A daughter with a mind for mystery. On the outside, the Hunters seem like a perfectly normal family. Lydia is a loving mother and wife, who wants nothing more than the best for her loved ones. John is a devoted husband and caring father. An over-protective homicide detective, there’s nothing he wouldn’t do for his beloved wife and teenage daughter. But their child Diana is the real detective in the family. With her genius level intellect, and her habit for noticing details others miss, Diana possesses a keen mind, made for solving puzzles and mysteries. And her abilities are soon put to the test, after tragedy strikes the Hunter family. When Lydia is found dead at her workplace, John must confront losing the love of his life. His shattered heart aches for himself and his little girl. As Diana’s grief spirals out of control, the authorities rule the death a suicide. But when the facts don’t add up, Diana and her father begin to suspect some...

Secret Brother by @VC_Andrews #BookReview

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Synopsis: The most unexpected Dollanganger story of them all, new from the author of  Flowers in the Attic  and  Petals on the Wind —both now major Lifetime movie events. A young boy suffers amnesia from a trauma he suffered in what feels like must have been another life. He’s adopted into a wealthy family—but what will happen when he learns the truth about his past? Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble   My Review: Secret Brother is Book 3 of The Diary series.  Corrine and Garland are finally wed, but she's so self-absorbed that she doesn't even notice that Garland is controlling her and that enormous house has more secrets than you can imagine.  As Garland eventually has her around just to look pretty, she begins having difficulty controlling their son's tandrums, she becomes jealous of Dora.  It seems that everyone knows about these secrets except Corrine. After the death of VC Andrews, I thought that no one could replace h...

A Conspiracy of Bones by @KathyReichs #Netgalley #Book #Review

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Synopsis: It’s sweltering in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Temperance Brennan, still recovering from neurosurgery following an aneurysm, is battling nightmares, migraines, and what she thinks might be hallucinations when she receives a series of mysterious text messages, each containing a new picture of a corpse that is missing its face and hands. Immediately, she’s anxious to know who the dead man is, and why the images were sent to her. An identified corpse soon turns up, only partly answering her questions. To win answers to the others, including the man’s identity, she must go rogue, working mostly outside the system. That’s because Tempe’s new boss holds a fierce grudge against her and is determined to keep her out of the case. Tempe bulls forward anyway, even as she begins questioning her instincts. But the clues she discovers are disturbing and confusing. Was the faceless man a spy? A trafficker? A target for assassination by the government? And why was he carrying the...

The River Jewel Book Review #bvbtours

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For everyone who hopes to find the perfect match… 1875 Des Moines, Iowa The novella, The River Jewel, takes readers of the bestselling Letter Series novels back in time, before there was a last letter, before the Arthurs lost everything, before they knew a girl named Pearl. Meet Tilly Rabel, a proud oyster-woman, and Landon Lockwood, the troubled son of one of the wealthiest men in America. The two could not be less suited for love. But when an old legend draws Landon to a hidden river cove, Tilly and he find each other, are lured by growing attraction, and repelled by competing desires to control Tilly’s waters. The hidden pool is replete with valuable mussel beds and the source of everything that makes Tilly who she is. Landon sees the illustrious treasure as the path to proving to his parents he is worth their love and worthy of the Lockwood name. Can Tilly trust Landon with her heart, with her beloved mussel beds? Can Landon trust that he has truly changed and doesn’t...