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Well Written and Hard to Put Down Synopsis (publisher) For readers of Orphan Train and The Nightingale comes a “thought-provoking [and] complex tale about two families, two generations apart . . . based on a notorious true-life scandal.”* Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge—until strangers arrive inRead More →

Book by author Heather Dawn Godfrey

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The Dynamics of Topical Application and Absorption Author: Heather Dawn Godfrey Publisher: Healing Arts (November 19, 2019) Genre: Non-Fiction Paperback: 320 pages Synopsis (publisher) A practical guide to the topical application of essential oils for physical and emotional health and healing • Provides in-depth profiles of 15 essential oils that form a safe and effective “tool kit” for treating a broad range of ailments and conditions • Examines the body’s many absorption pathways and howRead More →

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Author: A. M. Taylor Publisher: One More Chapter (September 28, 2019) Genre: Mystery / Psychological Fiction Kindle: 350 pages (Only available as an ebook at the time of this review.) READ a Sample Synopsis (publisher) A gripping psychological thriller full of twists and turns! Is the right person behind bars? One morning ten years ago, the town of Twin Rivers changed forever when the body of Tyler Washington was found in the woods. Son ofRead More →

book by Teresa Driscoll

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Every Wednesday, Like Clockwork, The Terror Returns Details Author: Teresa Driscoll Publisher: Thomas & Mercer (October 10, 2019) My Thoughts When journalist Alice Henderson receives her first threatening phone call on a Wednesday, she tries to dismiss it as a prank. But each Wednesday she continues to receive threatening notes, packages, and worrisome coincidences. Not only does she turn to the police for help, but her lawyer boyfriend, Tom, insists on hiring a private investigator. ThoughRead More →

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– A missing child. A desperate mother. And a house full of secrets. – Author: Mark Edwards Publisher: Thomas & Mercer (May 10, 2018) Genre: Psychological/Thriller Paperback: 364 Pages Review Written Audio Review My Thoughts I believe the book cover first caught my interest. Then as I started reading I became more and more involved and curious about the story. The old home in Wales sounds perfect for writers to gather since there are no distractionsRead More →

Book by Jamie Beck

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-A Sanctuary Now Novel (Book 3) – Author: Jamie Beck Publisher: Montlake Romance (September 10, 2019) Genre: Romance / Contemporary Paperback: 317 pages My Thoughts: Though this is the third book in a series, it is easily read as a stand-alone. There are references to certain things that I assumed were covered in earlier books, but I felt comfortable with jumping right into the story. The Wonder of Now is a breast cancer survivor book.Read More →

susan isaacs book

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– This Former FBI Agent Might Still Be Working – Decription Just a few years ago, Corie Geller was busting terrorists as an agent for the FBI. But at thirty-five, she traded in her badge for the stability of marriage and motherhood. Between cooking meals and playing chauffeur, Corie scouts Arabic fiction for a few literary agencies and, on Wednesdays, has lunch with her fellow Shorehaven freelancers at a so-so French restaurant. Life is, asRead More →

Susan Wilson The Dog I Loved

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– An Emotional And Inspiring Story – After spending years in prison for a crime she didn’t intend to commit, Rose Collins is suddenly free. Someone who knows about the good work she has done—training therapy dogs while serving time—has arranged for her early release. This mysterious benefactor has even set her up with a job in the coastal Massachusetts community of Gloucester, on the edge of Dogtown, a place of legend and, for theRead More →

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– Fun Quirky Characters And Story – Author: Dorothea Benton Frank Publisher: William Morrow (May 28, 2019) Excerpt Genre: Fiction/Contemporary Women Pages: 432 My Thoughts: First, I have to admit that I listened to this book. Sometimes the narrator can really make a difference in how much I enjoy a story. And Shannon McManus did a great job of bringing this book to life. Holly Jensen is a teacher, beekeeper, and a caretaker for herRead More →

Heidi Perks Book

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– Be Ready For This To Grab Your Interest Immediately – Author: Heidi Perks Publisher: Gallery Books (January 8, 2019) Listen To Except Reading Group Guide Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher’s Synopsis What should have been a fun-filled, carefree day takes a tragic turn for the worse for one mother when her best friend’s child goes missing in this “seriously page-turning” (Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author), suspenseful, and darkly twisted psychological thriller.  Charlotte was supposed toRead More →

Cover At Your Door

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– A DCI Anna Tate Series – – Book 2 – Publisher’s Synopsis What happens when the past comes back to kill you? When DCI Anna Tate is called to the gruesome discovery of a dead woman found on Barnes Common, she is plunged into a high‐profile investigation involving a prominent MP. London is baying for blood – but is there more to Holly’s death than at first meets the eye? Meanwhile, the hunt isRead More →

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– A Psychological Thriller With a Jaw-Dropping Twist – Description Returning early from a disastrous date night with my husband, I know something is wrong the moment the wheels crunch the gravel drive of our home. Inside, the TV is on and a half-eaten meal waits on the table. My heart stops when I find our little girl is alone in the house and our babysitter, Sasha, is missing… Days later, when I’m arrested forRead More →

Author Kristin Hannah's book

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A Place And Family You Won’t Forget Description In Kristin Hannah’s The Great Alone, a desperate family seeks a new beginning in the near-isolated wilderness of Alaska only to find that their unpredictable environment is less threatening than the erratic behavior found in human nature. Details Title: The Great Alone Author: Kristin Hannah Publisher: St. Martin’s Press (February 6, 2018) Genre: Historical Fiction Read An Excerpt Hardcover: 448 pages My Thoughts When a Vietnam vet, who isRead More →

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Secrets Revealed Author: Carol Goodman Publisher: William Morrow (March 2019) Excerpt Hardcover: 320 pages Publishers Description: The latest thriller from the internationally bestselling author of The Lake of Dead Languages and The Other Mother, a story of mistaken identities and missed chances, forgiveness, and vengeance. “Carol Goodman is, simply put, a stellar writer.”—Lisa Unger,New York Times bestselling author of The Red Hunter ALICE gets off a bus in the middle of a snowstorm in Delphi, NY. She is fleeing anRead More →

book by Christina McDonald

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Optioned For TV By A Major Hollywood Studio Author: Christina McDonald Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Gallery Books (February 2019) Paperback: 368 pages Listen to Excerpt Publisher’s Synopsis: In the vein of Big Little Lies and Reconstructing Amelia comes an emotionally charged domestic suspense novel about a mother unraveling the truth behind how her daughter became brain dead. And pregnant. A search for the truth. A lifetime of lies. In the small hours of the morning, Abi Knight is startled awake byRead More →

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She’s Strong And Ready For Emergencies  Author: Katherine CenterPublisher: St. Martin’s Press (August 13, 2019) Excerpt Hardcover: 320 pages From the New York Times bestselling author of How to Walk Away comes a stunning new novel about courage, hope, and learning to love against all odds. Cassie Hanwell was born for emergencies. As one of the only female firefighters in her Texas firehouse, she’s seen her fair share of them, and she’s a total pro at other people’s tragedies.Read More →

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Fun Reading For The Beach Description From the publisher: Pull up a lounge chair and have a cocktail at Sunset Beach – it comes with a twist. Drue Campbell’s life is adrift. Out of a job and down on her luck, life doesn’t seem to be getting any better when her estranged father, Brice Campbell, a flamboyant personal injury attorney, shows up at her mother’s funeral after a twenty-year absence. Worse, he’s remarried – toRead More →

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A Character-Driven Psychological Thriller   Author:  Renee KnightPublisher:  Harper (February 12, 2019) Genre: Psychological Thriller Read A Sample Audio Excerpt Hardcover: 304 pages   Description From the publisher: Renée Knight follows up her international sensation Disclaimer with this shivery tale of psychological suspense, featuring a character as disturbing and compelling as Mrs. Danvers in Daphne Du Maurier’s Rebecca. From her first day as Personal Assistant to the celebrated Mina Appleton, Christine Butcher understands what is expected of her.Read More →

Tara Westover book

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– A Truly Astonishing Account – ABOUT THE BOOK An unforgettable memoir about a young girl who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University. Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Her family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received anRead More →

William Kent Krueger

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A Mesmerizing Tale Book Blurb 1932, Minnesota—the Lincoln School is a pitiless place where hundreds of Native American children, forcibly separated from their parents, are sent to be educated. It is also home to an orphan named Odie O’Banion, a lively boy whose exploits earn him the superintendent’s wrath. Forced to flee, he and his brother Albert, their best friend Mose, and a brokenhearted little girl named Emmy steal away in a canoe, heading forRead More →