Book Review The Puzzle of Blackstone Lodge by Martin EdwardsMystery Reader’s Thoughts: Whenever a book is marketed “for fans of Agatha Christie” I can’t help but snatch it up. I have long been enamored with her ability to weave together a captivating puzzle, intriguing setting, and unforgettable characters into one snappy, little mystery. But truthfully, these modern-day comparisons to the …
Book Review Someday I’ll Find You by C.C. HumphreysHistorical Fiction | WWII Someday I’ll Find You is a mesmerizing, slow-burn, historical novel full of intrigue and the compelling, unforgettable romance between a Canadian Spitfire pilot and a Norwegian spy. Reader’s Thoughts: It’s the early 1940s, and amidst the devastation of the London Blitz, a chance encounter changes everything for Billy …
Book Review Hello Stranger by Katherine CenterContemporary Romance | Fiction Hello Stranger is the sort of absolutely delightful read I’ve come to expect and love from Katherine Center! With a twist on the familiar “amnesia storylines” in which the heroine can’t remember who she was in love with, Hello Stranger features a young woman, Sadie, who develops facial blindness and …
Book Review The Housekeepers by Alex HayMystery | Historical Fiction The night of London’s grandest ball, a bold group of women downstairs launch a daring revenge heist against Mayfair society in this dazzling historical novel about power, gender, and class. Reader’s Thoughts: The blurb for this novel gave me all the Downtown Abbey meets Ocean’s Eleven vibes and I couldn’t …
Book Review The Golden Doves by Martha Hall KellyHistorical Fiction / WWII “Two former female spies, bound together by their past, risk everything to hunt down an infamous Nazi doctor in the aftermath of World War II—an extraordinary novel inspired by true events from the New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls.“ Reader’s Thoughts: This historical novel follows two …
Book Review Second Shot by Cindy DeesMystery | Thriller Helen Warwick is a recently retired CIA assassin who just wants to settle down and reconnect with her family. The only problem? She’s the one being targeted now… Reader’s Thoughts: Second Shot is the exciting new start to a brand new series. Packed with action, this novel features a highly-skilled but …
Book Review Charlotte Illes Is Not A Detective by Katie SiegelMystery | Fiction | LGBTQ Calling all those who spent their childhood dreaming of being a detective! Charlotte Illes Is Not A Detective is the debut novel by Katie Siegel — based upon her popular TikTok web series, featuring a former child detective called out of retirement for one last …
Book Review Counter Attack by Patricia BradleyRomantic Suspense / Christian Fiction Reader’s Thoughts: Christian, romantic suspense was one of my go-to genres as a teen. And while I don’t read the genre as frequently anymore, the blurb for this newest Patricia Bradley novel, Counter Attack, immediately caught my eye: “No sooner has Alexis Stone been sworn in as the interim …
Book Review Cassandra in Reverse by Holly SmaleFiction | Time Travel | Romance Reader’s Thoughts: I have been all about time travel books lately and the premise and adorable cover for this new release, Cassandra in Reverse by Holly Smale, absolutely captured my imagination. Unfortunately, I had a bit of a rough start with this book. While I usually love …
Book Review The Paris Deception by Bryn TurnbullHistorical Fiction | Art Reader’s Thoughts: The moment I first saw this cover, it immediately called to me. Add in a description about women rescuing looted art that was slated for destruction by the Nazis, and I couldn’t resist applying for an early copy from Netgalley! I love stories about the French resistance …
