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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Friday, January 30, 2026
Illusion of Truth by James L'Etoile Blog Tour and Book Review
The first book in this series is Face of Greed where we are introduced to Emily Hunter and Javier Medina, her partner. The second book is River of Lies. I am really enjoying this series.
In Illusion of Truth, Emily and Javier are faced with someone who
is up to no good, but on the other hand is trying to get Emily’s attention.
Book three maintains the police procedural genre but also pulls in
some unexpected actions by the apparent bad guy. Emily finds herself going down
one road, only to be met with resistance from forces she wasn’t expecting. She
wanted to find out the why behind the roadblocks she faced.
If you’ve read any of this series, you know that Emily does not
give up. This is something I like about her character. I also like the fact
that she faces everyday issues just like the rest of us – a mom with dementia;
a relationship she wants to take to the next level but isn’t sure how or if it
would be a mistake; a cat that appears at her door seemingly uninvited. I also
like the banter that has continued between Emily and Javier, makes me chuckle
at their interactions, even in the most serious of situations.
This is one of the better police procedural series I’ve had the
opportunity to read. I like the real-life feeling the author is able to
incorporate into his stories, the humanness that is captured with all that
Emily (and even Javier with his own relationship issues) deals with on a
day-to-day basis. These tidbits make the characters more relatable, at least to
me. I look forward to more of this series.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
January 2026 Reads
THE DROWNING WOMAN - I actually picked this one up at Bouchercon in San Diego a couple years ago and finally got around to reading it. The women portrayed were actually drowning in more than one thing, most importantly that of life. I thought it was a good read and really enjoyed it.
ANXIOUS PEOPLE - This one has also been on my shelf for a while. I literally had no idea what to expect and don't even really know what it's about. I can say that I chuckled along the way and really enjoyed Mr. Backman's writing style.
COLD WATERS - I bought this one along with Scorched Grounds quite a while ago. I don't know what took me so long to read either one of them. I tore through this book in a couple of days. Ms. Herbert is definitely going on my auto buy author list.
SCORCHED GROUNDS - I liked this one as well. I like the fact that it is told in different POVs. I'll definitely be reading more books by Ms. Herbert.
SHE DIDN'T SEE IT COMING - A fast read for sure. Puts me in the mind of Ms. McFadden's writing style. Not too twisty, but still a good read.
WE LIVE HERE NOW - Set in London. Gave me a haunted house vibe. I liked that aspect. Do Emily and her husband have secrets, or is it just the house with secrets?
THE GIRL IN 6E - To be honest I almost did not finish this one. It's an older book by A.R. Torre, so not the usual writing style by her in more recent times. I'm glad I stuck with it as it 'took off' about midway. The main character has quite an odd job.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The Trafficker by Scott Douglas Gerber Book Review
If you are a sensitive reader, I am putting some trigger warnings on this one. I normally don’t, but what “Jane Doe” went through as a child (though not explained in great detail) may upset some readers.
Essentially, a 12-year-old went missing and was found two
years later. Obviously, after everything she saw and was forced to do, she was
a traumatized little girl who didn’t know how to trust, nor did she know whom
she could trust. Even the Warrens couldn’t reach her, unfortunately.
I can only imagine what children in Jane Doe’s situation go
through, the trauma they experience. I think this is a good book to bring light
to this extreme tragedy, told in such a nonjudgmental, straightforward way
(something I appreciated), with caring people who wanted to help.
Unfortunately, these children don’t know who to trust or where to turn. In the
end, Jane Doe made the only decision she knew how to make, based on what she
had been through.
The thing about these kinds of stories is sometimes they get
bogged down in facts and statistics. For me, those sorts of things are a bit
over the top and make some stories rather dull in places. This one was not like
that. It was told in a straightforward way to bring light to this terrifying subject.
Friday, December 12, 2025
Killer Tracks by Mary Keliikoa Blog Tour and Book Review
This is book three in the Misty Pines Mystery series. I highly
recommend you read books one and two to meet Jax and Abby.
Misty Pines is a small town in Oregon where big-city crimes
happen. Continuing in this vein, Abby had this idea that she and Jax needed to
get away, to reconnect, to see if they would work. They find themselves in a
closed ranger station with essentially no contact with the outside world.
Abby’s hope was that they could both turn off their police brains for a minute.
Meanwhile, back in town, Rachel has been left in charge. If you’ve
read this series, you know who Rachel is and her many insecurities. She is
faced with a couple of crimes that she is hoping to solve in order to prove
herself, in order to gain the respect and trust of her other officers. She is
also still dealing with her own mess of feelings about Janelle.
Back to Abby and Jax, Hannah enters the picture. The question is –
why is this lone woman on a trail that has been closed?
I tore through this book in two days. I was that entangled with
Abby and Jax, Hannah, Rachel and her fine mess of problems. I enjoy this series
because the characters are consistent and the author hands them everyday
problems to deal with on top of their jobs, making them more relatable, at
least to me. I like Rachel in that she has to come to terms with her own inner
turmoil and face some decisions that she was once sure about but, when faced
with ‘life,’ questions them.
I also enjoy learning about all the backstories of the characters
I’ve met through these pages in this series. I enjoy reading about small towns
with big-city crimes. I especially enjoy the fact that the Misty Pines series
is set in Oregon, where I am originally from, so mentions of certain parts of
Oregon bring back some of my childhood memories.
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Friday, December 5, 2025
Sangrita by Kathryn Dodson Blog Tour and Book Review
I enjoyed reading about Jessica and Angus. Jessica is an
investigator who finds herself walking down a path that ultimately gets her in
trouble. I’ve never ‘met’ Jessica before, but this seems to be a pattern for
her. Angus, her husband, whom she has known since childhood, quietly sits in
the background, hoping that this time Jessica won’t do anything that she will
regret later.
Angus has his own set of deeper worries about Jessica. He
also made a decision that I am hopeful, and I suspect Jessica is as well, he
will change his mind about.
Enter Tomas and his wife, Claudia. There is Letty and Tres
Garcia (the heritage behind the naming of the children in the Garcia family was
interesting to me).
I enjoyed reading about Jessica’s perseverance, her
doggedness as she was chasing a bone even though she didn’t want to get
involved. I also enjoyed reading Linda’s character, though sometimes I think
she was a bit too lenient on Jessica, given Jessica’s propensity to get herself
in trouble with seemingly no way out. Jessica’s character could be very
persuasive.
I like strong female characters that won’t back down from
anyone or anything, even to their own detriment, and I found that with Jessica.
Although when it came to her relationship with Angus, I think she has some
serious reconsiderations to make. (Yes, I know they are fictional characters
but the sorts of issues this couple encountered made them more realistic, at
least to me.)
There are quite a few intertwining relationships and stories
between these pages, which, to me, made for a more interesting read. If you
enjoy reading a series, you may want to pick this one up and ‘meet’ Jessica and
follow her adventures.
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Thursday, December 4, 2025
The Cyber Sanction by Nicholas Gretener Book Review
I was first introduced to this author with his book Bending The Arc, where I ‘met’ the LawForce team. As their name would suggest, they are involved with the law – lawyers who go above and beyond to right the wrongs of the world.
In Cyber Sanction, LawForce once again is called to action
when Bobbi Sullivan finds herself faced with a force far greater than she could
handle alone. Someone wanted to destroy the bank she diligently worked to build
and protect.
This tale takes the reader from Massachusetts to Washington,
DC, to Switzerland where most of this tale transpires and where LawForce set up
their shop for the duration of this trial.
While this is quite a long read at 487 or so pages, I think
it had to be to tie up all the loose ends. The reader finds out what happens to
Bobbi and her bank and all the ‘bad guys’ involved. The other thing I like
about this author’s writing is that he takes a deep dive, so to speak, into
cyber crime with all the ins and outs and backstories of those involved in
LawForce. With a few other crimes thrown in.
It is also interesting to me how LawForce actually picks the
cases they choose to work on. They like to fight for the underdogs of the
world, to be the heroes, to win their cases. It will be interesting to see what
case they pick next because I am certain there will be a next case that needs
their attention.
It is also interesting to me how Hendrix, the leader of
LawForce, runs interference for his team even from miles away.
I like reading about the power plays that sometimes happen
between the good of LawForce and the ‘bad guys’ that are involved in these
tales. If you like cyber crime stories, give this series a try.
The Haunting of Emily Grace by Elena Taylor Blog Tour and Book Review
Emily Grace what have you gotten yourself into? This is the question Emily persistently asks herself as she endeavors to finish the work that Katrina started. This house, though …
Out on Monk’s Rock in a very remote part of Salish. And, we are
talking remote – so much so that when it rains the bridge connecting the two
all but disappears.
We get to meet Emily Grace (of course); Cameron, Emily’s now boss;
his estranged daughter Chloe, and all the mystifying things that surround her;
Juniper, we all need a Juniper; Gina, the local coffee shop owner who makes
amazing coffee and sweet treats; swoon-worthy Adrian.
And, of course, the house – aptly named The End of the World.
Question is – why do all the strange things keep happening? Is
this particular house haunted, or is someone trying to chase Emily away from
finishing what Katrina started?
What I liked about Emily is that she was struggling with her own
emotions, mostly centered around her grief. I liked the fact that she found an
inner strength she didn’t know she possessed until she had to. She was also
struggling with a bit of self-confidence – could she finish what Katrina
started to the previous standards, or was she going to washout in her chosen
career? Emily Grace is a very talented finish carpenter, presented with an
opportunity to rebuild herself.
Juniper … as I said above, we all need a Juniper. And who could
resist Gina’s coffee shop?
The small town of Salish presented challenges for Emily Grace, but
it also provided a sense of comfort and welcome. Especially Adrian. He was not
at all what Emily was expecting.
This tale has some ghostliness to it which I enjoyed, and I
enjoyed reading about Emily coming into that inner strength I mentioned
earlier.
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Monday, December 1, 2025
On The Edge of Trust by Patricia Bradley Blog Tour and Book Review
Have you read any of the Logan Point series? I hadn’t either until I got my hands on this one. This falls into the category of romantic suspense and is the kind I like to read that falls into that genre.
I met Tori Mitchell (Victoria) who is a podcaster and is
taken back to her hometown where trouble was brewing, mostly centered around
her nephew, Drew. She only went back to her hometown to tie up some loose ends
and to further investigate some of the very cold cases she was looking into
only to run into Scott Sinclair.
Scott was recovering from a wound he suffered in a previous
case, and he also harbored a secret about the kind of profession he was in. He
sure wasn’t expecting Tori and how dogged she could be in her pursuit of the
truth.
I enjoyed reading all the ins and outs, the ups and downs,
the trails that led down one path only to veer off in another direction
entirely. I liked the ‘heat’ that formed between Tori and Scott … it was just
enough to know that there was passion there, a mutual attraction but not so
much as to be off putting (at least for my preference in the romance genre). I
also liked the fact that Scott was steadfast in his belief in God and that Tori
was struggling in hers, making these two characters more relatable.
And let’s not forget about the family dynamics that were
thrown in. Tori was coming to grips with some emotional things in her personal
life, looking for a resolution and not sure if she’d find them. Again, to me,
this made Tori a very relatable character.
If you like romantic suspense in the Christian genre, that
also happens to be a series, you may just want to pick this one up.
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Friday, November 14, 2025
The Bell Tolls at Traeger Hall by Jaime Jo Wright Blog Tour and Book Review
Since I started reading this author’s work, I have been trying to read every book she has ever written. She never disappoints and this one is no different.
Back In 1890, the custom was to lay out the deceased in the front
parlor of a house. Such was the case with Waverly’s Uncle Leopold and Aunt
Cornelia – all this in the town of Newton Creek. A town that was shrouded in
the mystery of Leopold Traeger and what he apparently did for the community,
even in death. There is an interesting story of how Waverly came to live with
her aunt and uncle. She was left to deal with the mess that was left behind
that led her to meet the undertaker, Titus Fitzgerald, and a sundry of other
characters. And Foo (cat) … if you follow this author on social media, you know
who Foo is.
Fast forward to the present day when Jennie Phillips is left with
Traeger Hall after having lost her mother, and her father in years past. Jennie
was left to unravel why her father’s will was written the way it was. Along the
way she stumbles across Zane and his family. And Milo … what a great kid he
turned out to be. And Allison … she has a tale of her own to tell.
The thing I enjoy about this author’s writing is how she is able
to combine the past with the present, how she is able to have intersecting
character traits, how she paints of a picture of what it was like to follow
societal norms in the time periods she writes in. I enjoy how she intermixes a
hidden message, or two, in the telling of each one of her books, how she is
able to insert character flaws into her characters, and how she is able to
subtly suggest attractions between characters – past and present.
I started reading about Traeger Hall at lunch one day and that was
a bad idea because all I wanted to do was immerse myself in the telling of this
tale. I tore through Traeger Hall’s story in two days or less, I was that
intrigued. I encourage you to read her stories if you enjoy dual timelines, I’m
sure you won’t be disappointed.
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Monday, October 27, 2025
Friday, October 17, 2025
Crime Writer by Vinnie Hansen Blog Tour and Book Review
I tore through this book … I was that invested. It’s an easy read, I thought, but Zoey … man, Zoey. What has she gotten herself into? You can see from the blurb where she lives, and that particular farm is owned by a fellow named Harvey. The why of Harvey letting Zoey live on his farm becomes clear when Rachelle is mentioned. There’s a story there.
Harvey also has a history with Ray. That’s an interesting
twist to this tale.
Camille – Zoey’s mother. A not-so-great relationship, but
when something happens to Camille, Zoey had to reevaluate their relationship.
Being close to my own mom, I can’t imagine being at odds with her.
Anywho, Zoey finds herself in the middle of some big trouble
and through this big trouble she meets Jimmy. She has some reservations about
Jimmy, which I appreciated, as Zoey has some trust issues that run deep. To me,
this made Zoey a very relatable, very realistic character.
One of the things I enjoyed about this tale is the realism
that the author was able to paint through description. Zoey finding herself
being chased by the bad guys and how she handled that, wending her way through
Harvey’s fields, hiding behind trees or down a steep incline. I enjoyed reading
about Zoey’s mistrust of Jimmy but ultimately deciding … I also enjoyed the
backstory of Harvey, Ray, and Rachelle; I’m sure there’s more to their story.
Harvey seemed like a gruff old man, but really deep down … plus, he had a dog,
Rambo. I even enjoyed the animosity between Zoey and her mom until Zoey made
her final realization about Camille.
I’m quite certain if there is a book two, Zoey will find
herself chasing another story as she is a writer after all and it’ll be
interesting to see how she gets herself out of another mess. And Harvey’s
scheming? You’ll have to read that for yourself.
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Friday, October 3, 2025
Canyon of Deceit by DiAnn Mills Blog Tour and Book Review
Therese and Blane find themselves immersed in a case where they
are looking for a little girl, Alina. This case is also complicated by the fact
that no one seemed to want to tell them the truth about what was really going
on, most especially Alina’s father, Rurik.
They also found themselves attracted to each other, something that
hadn’t died even though Therese had shut Blane down before.
What I really enjoy about this author’s writing is her style, the
story she weaves coupled with the characters in their doubts and their beliefs.
I like the fact that certain characters call upon their faith at the most
unexpected times, in the good times, and most especially when they are faced
with dangerous situations. The author is able to paint a picture that is so
true to life when it comes to faith and how we call upon our own in times of
trouble.
In this particular tale, I enjoyed reading about the father’s
apparent deception, Alina’s bravery for such a small girl, and the ultimate
outcome. This is truly a story of good versus bad, with the underlying question
of who would win. I sort of figured out who was behind it all, but it took most
of these pages to lead me there.
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Friday, September 19, 2025
The Girl in the Maze by R.K. Jackson Blog Tour and Book Review
Martha Covington finds herself in a predicament she did not expect. What I especially liked about Martha is her persistence, even in the face of her mental illness. Vince, her therapist, thought he was doing right by Martha by releasing her from therapy, so long as she stayed on her medications. The thing I appreciated about this side of Martha is that the author did not focus on her schizophrenia, but rather put her through some situations that she was able to handle on her own. And she did so with an internal strength that she didn’t know she possessed.
Now all she had to do was get someone to listen to her and
take her seriously.
She finds herself given the opportunity to do some research
for Lydia who was running the Historical Society of Amberleen, Georgia. She
wasn’t sure she could handle this, even on a short-term basis, but here she was
… doing it anyway. Lydia was so impressed with Martha and her thoroughness that
she gave her another opportunity.
This opportunity led Martha to learn about the Geechees. She
learned about a place called Shell Heap. She met Jarrell and his mother,
Astrid. She also met a very colorful character in Lady Albertha who held the
tale of Shell Heap and how it came to be. Lady Albertha also was able to reveal
some truths that Martha hadn’t yet uncovered in her research.
Near the end of Martha’s journey, she was caught in a storm.
What I really appreciated about this was the author was able to describe the
viciousness of said storm with words alone. I could almost feel myself being
trapped in the rising water right along with Martha, holding on to whatever she
could grab, and still having enough wherewithal to try something that I wasn’t
expecting her to try. No matter what happened to her and how badly people
treated her, there was still a goodness within Martha.
There was also a scene that involved Jarrell and, again, the
author was able to convey the severity of that incident with words alone,
painting a picture of Jarrell’s injuries and just how badly he was injured. It
was very easy to get a visual in my own mind of this particular instance, and
that is something that I appreciated from this author.
It will be interesting to see what Martha finds herself
mixed up in book two, Kiss of the Sun.
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Monday, September 8, 2025
Deadly Sanctuary by Shannon Hollinger New Release (September 8, 2025)
Help me congratulate Shannon on her newest release! Here’s
the blurb:
She’s no stranger to trouble…
Deep in the heart of the untamed Florida Everglades lies a web of secrets,
danger, and deceit. For FBI Agent Cassidy Knox, it’s the only home she’s ever
known—one she vowed never to set foot in again. But after a harrowing
confrontation with a serial killer, Cassidy finds herself with no choice but to
return to the animal sanctuary of her youth. Grieving the recent death of her
beloved grandfather, Butch, on top of her own trauma, she hopes for a brief
respite to heal her wounds.
Only the swamp, where the past lurks just beneath the surface, has other plans.
When a neighbor is found murdered, the suspicion surrounding her grandfather’s
death intensifies, drawing Cassidy into a chilling investigation that threatens
everything she holds dear. With old friendships rekindling and new betrayals
surfacing, the lines between ally and enemy blur.
As Cassidy races against time to uncover the truth, she clashes against her
inner demons—and the boy who once stole her heart. With danger lurking around
every corner the only thing she knows for sure is that she can’t trust anyone.
Because the killer’s taking aim… and they have her in their sights.
Get ready to dive into a heart-pounding mystery where trust is a luxury and
survival is a game of wits. A gripping, heart-racing thriller that will leave
you breathless.
Friday, September 5, 2025
Whatever It Takes by Alan Brenham Blog Tour and Book Review
Kit has found herself in an unpredictable situation. As an undercover agent, she found herself deeply entrenched in a situation she’d never been involved with before. She was only supposed to be an exotic dancer, but she was able to infiltrate other parts of this world … more quickly than anyone had anticipated.
I was quite taken by Kit’s character. She was able to
infiltrate into this organization, but she always maintained a sense of calm on
the outside … even when she wasn’t feeling it on the inside. She was always
able to maintain her sense of self and the job that she needed to accomplish,
even if she put herself right smack dab in the middle of dangerous situations.
The worst thing that could happen was to be discovered by the men she was
involved with … some really bad guys.
I liked the sense of danger that revealed itself throughout
these pages. I’d like to know more of Kit’s story, what makes her tick.
I enjoy reading tales such as this one … full of bad guys,
good guys, in-between guys, some random characters. I like how the author was
able to make some of the characters come alive, so to speak, with their
different personalities, especially some of the dancers Kit found herself
involved with and what they got up to. There were a couple of different ladies
who didn’t particularly care for Kit, which added, at least for me, another
layer of danger that Kit could possibly be facing. If this is a continuing
series, it will be interesting to see what Kit finds herself involved in next.
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