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Perfect Ice Tea And Sunshine Thriller WHAT IT’S ABOUT Could this reunion be the death of them? The Precipice is a legendary, family-owned hotel on the rocky coast of Maine. With the recent passing of their father, the Bishop sisters–Iris, Vicki, and Faith–have come for the weekend to claim it. But with a hurricane looming and each of the Bishop sisters harboring dangerous secrets, there’s murder in the air– and not everyone who checks intoRead More →

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What It’s About The power of suggestion does wonders for the heart in an absolutely captivating romantic comedy by Sariah Wilson, the bestselling author of The Chemistry of Love. Hypnotist Savannah Sinclair is known for helping clients overcome their deep-rooted issues, from anxiety to addiction. But her nontraditional approach also attracts plenty of skeptics—including her high school nemesis and rival, Mason Beckett, who just so happens to be the boy who broke her heart. Mason’s lifeRead More →

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Giveaway and Author Interview   Book Details: Book Title:  Vivienne in Paris by Maria Castellucci MooreCategory:  Children’s Fiction (ages 5 to 9), 38 pagesGenre:  Children’s BookPublisher:  Mascot KidsRelease date:   May 2, 2023Content Rating:  G.  Suitable for everyone. Synopsis: Vivienne in Paris follows a young Parisian girl on a journey through Paris to find what makes her tick. Join Vivienne as she discovers the sights, smells, tastes, and sounds of the city that make her feel alive. What better place to explore, observe,Read More →

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Narrated by Emily Barrett WHAT IT’S ABOUT 1868, Morpeth. Theodora Breckenridge, still in mourning after the loss of her parents and brother at sea, is more interested in working quietly on her art at the family’s country estate than she is in finding a husband in Sydney society, even if her elder sister Florence has other ideas. Theodora seeks to emulate prestigious nature illustrators, the Scott sisters, who lived nearby. She cannot believe her luck whenRead More →

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What Does It Say About You? #BookReview ~ #PuzzleMaster ~ #EscapeMail I’ve been involved with two very different types of puzzles lately.  A book, The Puzzle Master, had me thinking and flying through the pages. And a game, Escape Mail. This turned into a gathering time for family to share dessert and work through some clues and puzzles. Have you ever wondered what type of person likes puzzles? I have to admit that it neverRead More →

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Becoming Pen Pals   Giveaway   Book Details: Book Title:  Santa’s Magical Reindeer: Becoming Pen Pals by Michele MonacoCategory:  Children’s Fiction (ages 3 to 7), 38 pagesGenre:  Children’s BookPublisher:  Mascot KidsRelease date:   Nov 7, 2023Content Rating:  G.  Suitable for everyone. Book Description: Right after Thanksgiving is the busiest time of year for Santa and his crew of eight famous reindeer! Every year, the Famous Eight sleigh team from the North Pole eagerly helps Santa by going on a quest to findRead More →

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He Is On The Verge Of A Medical Breakthrough, But Facing A Dangerous Reality WHAT IT’S ABOUT Renowned neurosurgeon, Jon Ritter, is on the verge of a medical breakthrough that will change the world. His ground-breaking surgical treatment-using transplanted non-human stem cells-is set to eradicate the scourge of Alzheimer’s disease and give hope to millions. But, when the procedure is slated for testing, everything comes to an abrupt and terrifying halt. Ritter’s colleague is gunnedRead More →

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An Andy Carpenter Mystery WHAT IT’S ABOUT Reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter is at the Tara Foundation’s annual Christmas party. The dog rescue organization has always been his true calling, and this is one holiday tradition he can get behind because every dog that’s come through the rescue―and their families―are invited to celebrate. This year’s party is no exception. But before the stockings can be hung by the chimney with care, homicide detectives ruin the evening.Read More →

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The Unforgettable Women Behind the Legendary Director’s Dark Obsession WHAT IT’S ABOUT Alfred Hitchcock was fixated—not just on the dark, twisty stories that became his hallmark, but also by the blond actresses who starred in many of his iconic movies. The director of North by Northwest, Rear Window, and other classic films didn’t much care if they wore wigs, got their hair coloring out of a bottle, or were the rarest human specimen—a natural blonde—as long asRead More →

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ABOUT THE BOOK Nikki can’t wait to leave Texas and follow her dreams of a music career . . . After a painful betrayal by her sister and a heated argument with their mother, Nikki is kicked out and finds herself homeless. She decides to go to California to pursue her singing career. When her best friend, Malachai, discovers her plan to flee Texas, he begs her to spend the remainder of spring break with him. He believesRead More →

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The Endings Series Book 3 ABOUT THE BOOK: Rule #1 of being a hired killer: never get to know your target . . . and definitely don’t fall in love with them. Taking lives has taken its toll. Her moral justifications have faltered. Do any of the the people she has killed — some of them heinous, but all of them human — deserve to die? Her next target is Cameron Walker, a rancher inRead More →

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 Rachel Krall  Book 2 ABOUT THE BOOK Terence Bailey is about to be released from prison for breaking and entering, though investigators have long suspected him in the murders of six women. As his release date approaches, Bailey gets a surprise visit from Maddison Logan, a hot, young influencer with a huge social media following. Hours later, Maddison disappears, and police suspect she’s been kidnapped―or worse. Is Maddison’s disappearance connected to her visit to Bailey?Read More →

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About The Book Aidan Thomas is a hard-working family man and a somewhat beloved figure in the small upstate New York town where he lives. He’s the kind of man who always lends a hand and has a good word for everyone. But Aidan has a dark secret he’s been keeping from everyone in town and those closest to him. He’s a kidnapper and serial killer. Aidan has murdered eight women and there’s a ninthRead More →

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Killer Instinct Book 9 WHAT IT’S ABOUT Three years ago, Detective Saga Bauer received an ominous postcard describing a gun and nine white bullets—one of which was intended for her partner, Detective Joona Linna. The sender alleged that Saga was the only person who could save him. But as time passed, the threat faded. Until now. A sack with a decomposing body has been found hanging from a tree in the forest. A milky whiteRead More →

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by Joanna Schaffhausen  Book #3 ABOUT THE BOOK For Chicago police detective Annalisa Vega, Sam Tran’s death presents an ominous puzzle. The ex-cop turned PI is found hanging from a cemetery tree with a message across his chest that suggests someone holds a murderous grudge against the police. Annalisa suspects the real answer lies in one of Tran’s open cases. She believes he stumbled on a dark secret during his investigations and someone killed himRead More →

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A New Series An FBI Profiler Romantic Suspense Thriller Series ABOUT THE BOOK Ex-FBI profiler River Ryland still suffers from PTSD after a case went horribly wrong. Needing a fresh start, she moves to St. Louis to be near her ailing mother and opens a private investigation firm with her friend and former FBI partner, Tony St. Clair. They’re soon approached by a grieving mother who wants them to find out what happened to herRead More →

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WHAT IT’S ABOUT Former Army brat Morgan Albright has finally planted roots in a friendly neighborhood near Baltimore. Her friend and roommate Nina helps her make the mortgage payments, as does Morgan’s job as a bartender. But after she and Nina host their first dinner party―attended by Luke, the flirtatious IT guy who’d been chatting her up at the bar―her carefully built world is shattered. The back door glass is broken, cash and jewelry areRead More →

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A Disastrous Journey of Circumstances, Determination and Self-Discovery WHAT IT’S ABOUT Bernadette, Eleanor Oliphant, Rosie, Ove . . . meet Amazing Grace Adams, the funny, touching, unforgettable story of an invisible everywoman pushed to the brink—who finally pushes back. Grace Adams gave birth, blinked, and now suddenly she is forty-five, perimenopausal and stalled—the unhappiest age you can be, according to the Guardian. And today she’s really losing it. Stuck in traffic, she finally has had enough. To theRead More →

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ABOUT THE BOOK Catherine Sterling thinks she knows her mother. Ruth Sterling is quiet, hardworking, and lives for her daughter. All her life, it’s been just the two of them against the world. But now, Catherine is ready to spread her wings, move from home, and begin a new career. And Ruth Sterling will do anything to prevent that from happening. Ruth Sterling thinks she knows her daughter. Catherine would never rebel, would never questionRead More →

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Avery Keene Book 2 ABOUT THE BOOK Supreme Court clerk Avery Keene is back, trying to get her feet on solid ground after unraveling an international conspiracy in While Justice Sleeps. But as the sparks of Congressional hearings and political skirmishes swirl around her, Avery is approached at a legal conference by Preston Davies, an unassuming young man and fellow law clerk to a federal judge in Idaho. Davies believes his boss, Judge Francesca Whitner, wasRead More →