In Claire Keegan’s powerful novella “Small Things Like These,” the bitter winter of 1985 serves as both setting and metaphor in a small Irish town where coal merchant Bill Furlong faces a moral crisis that will challenge everything he knows about his community and himself. Through Keegan’s crystalline prose and measured storytelling, what begins as […]
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Pretty Dead Things by Lilian West
Pretty Dead Things marks Lilian West’s entry into the historical mystery genre, delivering a dual-timeline narrative that explores how secrets buried in the past have a way of clawing their way to the surface. Set in the fictional Midwest town of Hickory Falls, the story alternates between 1953 and 2024, unraveling a decades-old disappearance through […]
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You Shouldn’t Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose
You Shouldn’t Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose on April 25, 2023 Genres: Fiction / Romance / Suspense, Fiction / Small Town & Rural, Fiction / Thrillers / Domestic, Fiction / Thrillers / General, Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense Pages: 285 Format: Hardcover Buy on Amazon Goodreads “I’m sure Abel loved Cain right up until […]
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Book Review: In Two Weeks’ Time
In Two Weeks’ Time by Rebecka Lassen Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Romance ISBN: 9798891324886 Print Length: 284 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by John M. Murray A taut psychological thriller exploring the trauma of war and one woman’s attempt to open herself to rewarding human connection Samantha “Sam” Reeves has settled […]
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Book Review: The Paroxysm Deception
The Paroxysm Deception by Jastrow Hill Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Action ISBN: 9798891324695 Print Length: 292 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Jadidsa Perez A thought-provoking thriller that delves deep into the eternal conflict of nature versus nurture The Paroxysm Deception begins in a near biographical voice, showcasing the early stages […]
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The Fake Out by Stephanie Archer
In the crowded arena of sports romance novels, Stephanie Archer’s The Fake Out emerges as a standout player, delivering a perfect blend of humor, heat, and heart. As the second installment in the Vancouver Storm series, following the beloved Behind the Net (Jamie and Pippa’s story), this novel proves that Archer isn’t just a one-hit […]
Sarah Adams returns to the charming small town of Rome, Kentucky in “Practice Makes Perfect,” the delightful second installment in her When in Rome series. Following the success of “When in Rome” which introduced us to pop star Rae Rose (Amelia) and Noah Walker’s love story, Adams now turns her attention to Noah’s youngest sister […]
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When in Rome by Sarah Adams
When in Rome is Sarah Adams’ latest addition to her growing repertoire of contemporary romance novels, following the success of her viral sensation The Cheat Sheet. This charming romantic comedy brings together an unlikely pair – a burned-out pop star seeking refuge and a grumpy small-town pie shop owner with trust issues. The Series Overview […]
Jennifer Lynn Barnes has returned to the enthralling universe of The Inheritance Games with The Brothers Hawthorne. As the fourth full-length installment in a series that has captivated readers worldwide, this novel pivots the focus to Grayson and Jameson Hawthorne, allowing fans to delve deeper into their psyches and uncover new dimensions to their characters. […]
The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes concludes the Inheritance Games trilogy with a blend of high-stakes puzzles, emotional turmoil, and deeply satisfying twists. As the third book in a series that includes The Inheritance Games, The Hawthorne Legacy, and extends into companion works like The Brothers Hawthorne and Games Untold: An Inheritance Games Collection, […]