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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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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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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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 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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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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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 →

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Giveaway and Author Interview     Book Details:Book Title:  Traveling Tootsie by Karen and Kathy HonakerCategory:  Children’s Fiction (Ages 3-7),  38 pagesGenre:  Children’s Picture BookPublisher:  Mascot BooksRelease date:   Nov, 2022Content Rating:  G. Suitable for everyone.       **** 2023 Family Choice Award **** Book Description:Have you ever wished you could go away on your parent’s business trip or hide in their suitcase to explore a new city all on your own? Well, Katie and Steven sure have! They wonder whyRead More →

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ABOUT THE BOOK Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2023 by Oprah Daily, Elle, and LitHub!A LibraryReads Pick for March 2023! From Jeannette Walls, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Glass Castle, comes a riveting new novel about an indomitable young woman in Virginia during Prohibition. Most folk thought Sallie Kincaid was a nobody who’d amount to nothing. Sallie had other plans. Sallie Kincaid is the daughter of the biggest man in a small town, the charismatic DukeRead More →

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Marriage, Betrayal, and Secrets ABOUT THE BOOK There’s a cottage on a cliff. Gabe and Pippa’s dream home in a sleepy coastal town. But their perfect house hides something sinister. The tall cliffs have become a popular spot for people to end their lives. Night after night Gabe comes to their rescue, literally talking them off the ledge. Until he doesn’t. When Pippa discovers Gabe knew the victim, the questions spiral…Did the victim jump? WasRead More →

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ABOUT THE BOOK Blame the booze, her shaky marriage, her troubled son, or a thousand other things. Jewelann Jordan has one thing on her mind when she attends her class reunion, and that’s making sure her old crush Christian Campbell sees exactly what he lost all those years ago. A late night, a hotel room, a rekindled flame that burns even hotter than it did back then. What could go wrong? Everything. The night with Christian isn’tRead More →

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How I Endured a Brutal Attack and a Lifetime of Trauma through the Power of Action, Choice, and Self Expression I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the CHOOSING SURVIVAL by Lynn F Forney Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Make sure to enter the giveaway!   ABOUT THE BOOK Title: CHOOSING SURVIVAL Author: Lynn F Forney Pub. Date: May 12, 2022 Publisher: Flying Feet Publishing Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook Pages: 130 Find it: Goodreads, or Here    Read More →

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A Retreat You Won’t Soon Forget ABOUT THE BOOK Alex has all but given up on her dreams of becoming a published author when she receives a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: attend an exclusive, month-long writing retreat at the estate of feminist horror writer Roza Vallo. Even the knowledge that Wren, her former best friend and current rival, is attending doesn’t dampen her excitement. But when the attendees arrive, Roza drops a bombshell—they must all complete anRead More →

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Author Interview The Kate Downey Medical Mystery Series Book 2 ABOUT THE BOOK A device that can save a life is also one that can end it. Kadence, a new type of implanted defibrillator, misfires in a patient visiting University Hospital for a routine medical procedure—causing the heart rhythm problem it’s meant to correct. Dr. Kate Downey, an experienced anesthesiologist, resuscitates the patient, but she grows concerned for a loved one who recently received theRead More →

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ABOUT THE BOOK Following up her instant New York Times bestseller, A Flicker in the Dark, Stacy Willingham delivers a totally gripping thriller about a desperate mother with a troubled past in All the Dangerous Things. One year ago, Isabelle Drake’s life changed forever: her toddler son, Mason, was taken out of his crib in the middle of the night while she and her husband were asleep in the next room. With little evidence and few leads for theRead More →

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Robin Lockwood, Book 6 ABOUT THE BOOK In Phillip Margolin’s Murder at Black Oaks, Attorney Robin Lockwood finds herself at an isolated retreat in the Oregon mountains, one with a tragic past and a legendary curse, and surrounded by many suspects and confronted with an impossible crime. Defense Attorney Robin Lockwood is summoned by retired District Attorney Francis Hardy to meet with him at Black Oaks, the manor he owns up in the Oregon mountains. TheRead More →

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Holidays, Special Occasions and Other Times Our Celebrations Get Out Of Hand     ABOUT THE BOOK Christmas comes but once a year; chaos never ends! Happy Halloween, merry Christmas and joyful Lumpy Rug Day. We didn’t make that up. Lumpy Rug Day is celebrated every May 3, though “celebrated” might be too strong a word. It’s the American way to create a celebration for everything, then turn it into a chore or worse, aRead More →