In the pantheon of World War II historical fiction, few authors have proven as consistently adept at weaving together the threads of past and present as Kristin Harmel. With The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau, the New York Times bestselling author delivers what may be her most emotionally resonant and intricately plotted novel yet—a stunning […]
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Someone Knows by Vi Keeland
Vi Keeland, primarily known for her contemporary romance novels like “The Baller,” “Jilted,” “Indiscretion,” and “Bossman,” takes a bold leap into psychological thriller territory with “Someone Knows.” This departure from her usual romantic fare demonstrates remarkable versatility, though it comes with both triumphs and growing pains that reflect an author stretching beyond her comfort zone. […]
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The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers
The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers on May 6, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, Fiction / Thrillers / Crime, Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense Pages: 400 Format: Hardcover Buy on Amazon Goodreads “Sisterhood is knowing someone fully and loving them anyway.” Nicole “Nic” Monroe is in a rut. At twenty-four, […]
When life feels perfect, that’s precisely when everything threatens to unravel. Liv Constantine’s latest psychological thriller, Don’t Open Your Eyes, masterfully explores this terrifying truth through Annabelle Reynolds, a woman whose seemingly ideal existence becomes a waking nightmare when her dreams begin predicting a devastating future. The Premise: When Dreams Become Reality Constantine crafts a […]
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Gloves Off by Stephanie Archer
Stephanie Archer’s fourth installment in the Vancouver Storm series, Gloves Off, delivers a masterclass in enemies-to-lovers romance that will leave readers breathless and begging for overtime. Gloves Off takes us into the tumultuous world of Alexei Volkov, the Storm’s grumpiest enforcer, and Dr. Georgia Greene, the team physician whose relationship with Alexei has been nothing […]
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Book Review: Such a Pretty Picture
Such a Pretty Picture by Andrea Leeb Genre: Memoir ISBN‑13: 9781647429942 Page Count: 256 pages Publisher: She Writes Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Toni Woodruff | Content warnings: child sexual abuse Heartbreaking and vulnerable—a story that should never exist It takes power to tell this story. It takes bravery and strength and a machete—a way […]
RaeAnne Thayne’s The Lost Book of First Loves masterfully weaves together themes of family, identity, and healing in a story that feels both intimate and expansive. While the novel occasionally succumbs to convenient plot devices, its emotional authenticity and well-developed characters create a compelling narrative about the courage required to embrace unexpected connections and second […]
Megan Giddings returns with her most ambitious work yet, weaving a tapestry of loss, love, and otherworldly possibility that challenges both our understanding of family bonds and the nature of reality itself. Meet Me at the Crossroads stands as a testament to Giddings’ evolving mastery of speculative fiction, offering readers a profound meditation on grief […]
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Park Avenue by Renée Ahdieh
Renée Ahdieh’s adult debut Park Avenue arrives with the weight of expectation befitting a #1 New York Times bestselling author transitioning from YA fantasy to contemporary adult fiction. Pitched as “Crazy Rich Asians meets Succession,” this novel follows Jia Song, a newly minted junior partner at a prestigious Manhattan law firm, as she becomes entangled […]
Ann Liang returns with her most ambitious and emotionally resonant novel yet in Never Thought I’d End Up Here, delivering a story that transcends the typical young adult romance formula. Following the success of her previous works including If You Could See the Sun, This Time It’s Real, and I Hope This Doesn’t Find You, […]