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My review for
Return to the Irish Boarding House by Sandy Taylorhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for
Life, Loss, and Puffins by Catherine Ryan Hydehttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Courting Dragons
by Jeri WestersonHistorical mystery set at court of Henry VIII. The court jester Will Somers ( real historical figure ) is both the narrator and the one who must solve the murders.
Here is my 4 stars review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.41 rounded to 4 stars review of Drown Her Sorrows by Melinda Leigh:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Police Procedural / Romantic Suspense
Third book in the Bree Taggert series
Good characterization, strong female main character
Plenty of tension and suspense, light on the romance side
Surprise ending
Here is my 3.98 rounded to 4 stars review of She Serves the Realm by Lee Swanson:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Historical Fiction
Well-rounded and heartfelt tale with a compelling storyline.
Set in England during the reign of Edward II in Aug 1311 - Mid-1312.
Excellent World-building and Good characterization
Excellent Historical Notes section
My review for
The Secret Daughter of Venice by Juliet Greenwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Kicking off this week with the excellent historical mystery
The Paris Mistress by Mally Becker https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished The Lioness of Boston
by Emily Franklin. The book is about the life of Isabella Steward Gardner. Truthfully I did not like it that much. I didn't like the style of write ( a lot of it was letters written to friends) I have never found her a very interesting person but just someone who collects thing (I live in the Boston area and not a big fan of her muesum). Some friends like it a lot more than I do.
Here is my 3.48 rounded to 3 stars review of Murder in the White House by Margaret Truman.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Murder Mystery
Entertaining and enjoyable.
Liar's Point by Laura Griffin 4-StarsMurder and romance in a small Texas beach town.
My Review
The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon 4-StarsPre-Revolution times for Jamie and family.
My Review
Gentle Conquest
by Mary BaloghA disappointing regency romance by a well known and appreciated author.
Here is my review :
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 3.93 rounded to 4 stars review of The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Romantic Comedy
Cute, Light, and Entertaining
I finished a debut author The Socialite's Guide to Murder
by SK Golden. It was just okay for me. I felt although author was trying to make a book similar to CJ Archer's series. This book is set in 1957 New York. So different setting and time period. Other than the little girl, Amelia, in the book I was not too fond of the characters.
My review for
A New Doctor at Orchard Cottage Hospital by Lizzie Lanehttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.21 rounded to 4 stars review of Dead Against Her by Melinda Leigh:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Police Procedural / Romantic Suspense
Good characterization
Plenty of twists, action, suspense, and some violence
Light on the romance
Here is my 4.19 rounded to 4 stars review of Liar's Point by Laura Griffin:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Police Procedural / Crime Novel with some Romance
Engaging characters
2nd half had plenty of tension, suspense, and intense action
Good balance between mystery, investigation, and romance
I'm starting off the week with
The Last Thing Claire Wanted by Karin Fitz Sanford. This is a darker mystery, but I enjoyed it. It helped that I had fun with the setting - it was set in the town where I grew up.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for
Weekends with the Sunshine Gardening Society by Sophie Greenhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 3.3 rounded to 3 stars review of Girl Abroad by Elle Kennedy:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
New Adult / Coming-of-Age / Romance/ subplot of a Mystery
Cute, but predictable romance with some humor
The research project mystery was the best part of the book.
Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman
by E.W. HornungSmall book with a collection of short stories. Very nice if you need a light quick read :-)
My short review here :
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Here is my 4.31 rounded to 3 stars review of Right Behind Her by Melinda Leigh:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Police Procedural with a slow-burn romance subplot
Fourth Book in the series
Good characterization
Best read in series order
I just bought a Kindle to ease my eyeballs from all the Libby reading I've been doing. First one I am reading on it is
The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown. I plan to do the KU free trial soon to read a bunch of stuff I have been marking TBR for a while now.
I finished a delightful book The Little Italian Hotel
by Phaedra Patrick. Lovely setting in Italy. I group of 6 strangers take a trip to Italy and work through their problems while their friendships grow. Well written great setting and characters.
Here is my 3.09 rounded to 3 stars review of Prepared For Rage by Dana Stabenowhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
International Suspense / Terrorism
Coast Guard Series, but can read as Standalone
Good characterization
Somewhat predictable
Pacing didn't work for me
Epilogue is tell versus show
My review for
The House at Angel's Beach by Phillipa Nefri Clarkhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 3.41 rounded to 3 stars review of Hand Of Evil by J.A. Jance:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Mystery / Crime Novel
Won in a 4/30 Goodreads Giveaway
My least favorite of her 3 series that I have read
Mysteries were interesting, but the pacing was slow.
The book should have trigger warnings listed.
I've got a rare non-fiction book today, but a book written by a mystery author -
I Sleep Around by Sue Ann Jaffarian https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A very gripping mystery set in regency era What Angels Fear
by C.S. HarrisHere is my 4 stars review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan 3-StarsAli pulls herself out of the grief of loss with a Summer Romance.
My Review
Dead Tired by Kat Ailes 4-StarsNew mums have a tough time solving a murder.
My Review
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