Cozy Mysteries discussion

My review for Dance Upon The Air by Nora Roberts

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My review for Marcie Gill and the Caravan Park Cat by Monica McInerney

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I can now post my review for Damaged Intentions by Mike Omer. The author knows how to build suspense, add action, and keep readers on the edge of their seats in the second book featuring Abby Mullen.

My 5 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished The Deepest of Secrets by Kelley Armstrong. This is the seventh book in the Rockton series and is likely the series finale.

My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review for Once Burnt, Twice Shy by Karly Lane

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I can now post my review of Cry Wolf by Hans Rosenfeldt. This one is shocking, suspenseful, violent, and heartbreaking and set in and around Haparanda, Sweden. It has aspects of both a crime thriller and a police procedural. Readers should be aware that there are some gruesome details and some chilling and emotional scenes.

My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review for Her Doctor Prince by Fiona McArthur

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I finished reading Getting Clean With Stevie Green by Swan Huntley. I needed to read something different and went with this one that I got via a widget from the publisher.

My 3.5 rounded to 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Plan to start reading The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan

I am reading a really good HF book right now. Island Queen by Vanessa Riley. It starts in the Caribbean in 1761 and goes to 1824. Based on real story of Dorothy Kirwin. Strong story of slave who becomes freeman and business owner. Fascinating. Highly recommend.

My review for The Girl in the Ground by Stacy Green

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My review for Fallen by Linda Castillo

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Recent listened to the thriller A Dangerous Breed by Glen Erik Hamilton https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review for The Prodigal Sister by Darry Fraser

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Tammy wrote: "I liked this kindle book so much that I ordered the physical print version. So I will be rereading The Cursed Keyby Miranda Brock"

Excellent.

I can now post my review for The Mirror Man by Lars Kepler. This is an police procedural and crime thriller set in Sweden and is the eighth in the series. It's intnese, dark, and gritty with complex characters.

My 5 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Going to reread I, Elizabeth by Rosalind Miles this should last a while.

My review for The Long Weekend by Fiona Palmer

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I finished The Becoming by Nora Roberts and The Sinister Pig by Tony Hillerman. Next is Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams.

Finished an older romance from Mount TBR last night before bed, Tis the Season by Vicki Lewis Thompson — which fulfills my goal of 120 for the year. Started A Husband for Christmas by Jo Ann Algermissen, another oldie from MOunt TBR. Am also still working on Divine Evil, which I had to set aside for a while.

I can now post my review of At The End of Everything by Marieke Nijkamp. This is a YA/Teen apocalyptic novel that is an emotional ride with moments that range from heartbreaking and desperate to suspenseful and hopeful.

My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review for Canticle Creek by Adrian Hyland

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I can now post my review of Sea Storm by Andrew Mayne. This is the third book in the Underwater Investigation Unit series. The memorable first chapter sets the stage for what is to come. The well-written story and the incredible characters in a unique setting, combined with action that is astonishing, culminates in an amazing conclusion. Yes, the action was over-the-top, but I enjoyed it.

My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I read an oldie but goodie. The Mask of Ra by PC Doherty. Set in 1479 BC Egypt. Mr Doherty has very grasp on history. He has many different series all are right with history and mysteries. If you have not read his books give him a try.

My weekend readathon reviews:

A Brutal Season by Judi Daykin

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A Cornish Christmas at Pear Tree Farm by Angela Britnell

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The Drowning Girls by Lisa Regan

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Boy Underground by Catherine Ryan Hyde

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Pippa by Annie Seaton

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Finished A Husband for Christmas and listened to the short story A Christmas Tree by Charles Dickens. Now reading another old Christmas romance from Mount TBR, Once Upon A Christmas by Holly Jacobs.

My review for Only the Lucky by Linda Castillo

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I can now post my review of The Wrong Woman by Leanne Kale Sparks. This is an intense, suspenseful, and engaging debut novel featuring FBI Special Agent Kendall Beck and Denver police detective Adam Taylor.

My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review for Brimstone by Russel Hutchings

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Plan to start reading The Time Collector by Gwendolyn Womack looks like an interesting change from my last long read.

I took a break from Christmas cozies to read Local Woman Missing

Wow, that was good!

My pretty brief review:
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My review for The Christmas Key by Phillipa Nefri Clark

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I can now post my review of The Appeal by Janice Hallett. This is a debut novel and its epistolary format may tempt amateur sleuths to work alongside the two junior lawyers tasked with sorting through emails, texts, newspaper clippings, social media activity, messages, letters, and police reports which make up the narrative of the book to answer the senior partner’s questions which change over time.

My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

My review for Wishyouwas by Alexandra Page

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Rereading before donating Skye O'Malley by Bertrice Small

Finished Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber last night. Fun, light-hearted holiday read!

My review for An Island Lost by C.A. Larmer

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My review for The Spy's Wife by Fiona McIntosh

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I finished Calling of Ancestors: Finding Forgotten Secrets in My DNA by Kennerly Clay.

My 3 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

At a month prior to publication, I can now post my review of The Best of Both Wolves by Terry Spear. It's the second book in the Red Wolf paranormal romantic suspense series.

My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished a paranormal romance short story: Undenied by Sara Humphreys.

My 3 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I can now post my review of Kagen the Damned by Jonathan Maberry. Maberry’s foray into epic dark fantasy is a fantastic start to a new series. Overall, this was suspenseful and action packed with compelling characters that kept me turning the pages.

My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Rereading before donating All the Sweet Tomorrows by Bertrice Small

Currently reading Call Me Athena: Girl from Detroit and really enjoying it a lot.

My review for The Schoolteacher of Saint-Michel by Sarah Steele

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I finished a novella: The Scent of Bones by Levi Fuller.

My 3.5 star rounded to 4 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Currently reading a middle grade fantasy called Rainbow Grey . Such a fun adventure.

I finished a Christmas short story: Christmas Witch by Willow Monroe.

My 2.5 star review rounded up to 3 stars: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finishing out the year with a non-cozy: Gated Prey by Lee Goldberg https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Me too. I’m reading Wish You Were Here by Jodi Piccoult. It was given to me as a present and I was worried when I realized it was about Covid, but honestly, it’s awesome!