The Night Olivia Fell by Christina McDonald Book Review

Imagine being a single mom doing the best you can to raise your daughter, yet keep her father a secret. That's exactly what Abi was doing. Olivia, her daughter, found out the truth … at long last, but not through Abi. Anthony, an advocate through the police department, was trying to help Abi find out the truth, but due to her past Abi was beginning to have her doubts if he was being truthful with her. One of the police detectives working her case had to go "underground" in order to work on Olivia's case as there were forces bigger than her at play. Abi began to trust Anthony and together they found out the truth of Olivia's fall.

Ms. McDonald has done an excellent job in the writing of this tale, bringing everything together in the end. I have to admit, near the end of this story I had a few tears in my eyes - a first!

Hollow City by Michael Donohue Book Review

Publication coming soon! Scheduled for September 6, 2019.

Mr. Donohue has a way of writing such that you actually can "feel" some scenes. For instance, the scene in this book where the guy gets his hand smashed - I literally said "ouch" out loud. I recommend you give this standalone book a read.

I had the opportunity to beta/proofread this for Mr. Donohue in June 2019.

Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate Book Review

Set back in the memories of the 1930s and present day. Grandma Judy - is it her dementia or are her memories real? May Weathers has a picture on her nightstand, but why is Grandma Judy in it? Avery Stafford, of the prominent Stafford family, discovers the picture on May's nightstand and begins to question things. Is there scandal? Will the buried secrets "soil" the Stafford name? Ms. Wingate does a remarkable job tying all the loose ends together in this fascinating tale. A work of fiction yet based on truth.

If you enjoy historical fiction, I highly recommend you give this a read.

Legal Reserves by James Rosenberg Book Review

Three friends who helped each other through law school, Jack, Mike, and Jeri.

Jack wants to make partner in a law firm.
Mike decides to work for his Uncle Stan.
Jeri wins a judge appointment.

This book takes us through Mike and Jack's first case against each other as lawyers and in front of their friend, Jeri, as the judge. Who knew a piece of candy could be so costly ... in more ways than one.

Watch for more from Mr. Rosenberg!

Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell Book Review

I found this book on Amazon ... rather, they helped me find it based on my previous purchases. This is a total psychological page turner that I could have easily read in a day or two.

Join Laurel as she seeks out the truth in what happened to Ellie, her daughter. Twists and turns the whole way.

Enjoy!

Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson Book Review

Have you ever played Truth or Dare as a kid? This book will take you on a twisty journey with Amy and her new neighbor, Roux. Roux engages Amy in a dangerous game of Never Have I Ever. Question is, whose secrets stay buried and whose are exposed. Ms. Johnson ties everything together in the end, but will keep you guessing!

I was fortunate enough to have won this via a Facebook give-away hosted by Ms. Johnson.

Expire by Danielle Girard Book Review

Sadly, this is the fourth and final book of Ms. Girard's Schwartzman series. I highly recommend you read the series in order: Exhume, Excise, Expose, Expire, in order to understand the sequence of events. Ms. Girard's characters never waiver in their "personalities." Book four takes off right where book three left us ... Dr. Schwartzman's abduction. Join her (Dr. Schwartzman) as she tries to escape her captors. Does Hal make it in time?

An Engineered Injustice by William L. Myers, Jr. Book Review

A train wreck.

Eddy, a man trying to get his life in order after some bad choices ... and succeeding with a good job, a wife, and a baby on the way. Who is to blame? Eddy being distracted? A set up? Join Eddy's cousin, Vaughn, through the twists and turns of unraveling the details to discover who caused the train wreck that killed and injured many.

Mr. Myers, an attorney in Philadelphia, is an excellent author. I am humbled by the opportunity to be able to work with him proofreading his next novel, releasing in 2020.

The Last Chance Lawyer by William Bernhardt Book Review

Dan Pike, lawyer extraordinaire, or so he thought until the law firm he was working for booted him out. Not long after, he was approached by Maria in a bar regarding a new job opportunity. Hesitantly, he accepted a position with Mr. K at The Last Chance Law Firm. Join Dan and his associates as they pursue a simple adoption case ... or is it as simple as they first thought?

Excellent read!

The Last Widow by Karin Slaughter Book Review

Fans of Will Trent will be taken in by this story. Join Sara, Will's girlfriend, as she tries to escape her captors - from what? What was Michelle Spivey taken for? What was Dash trying to accomplish? The outcome … you'll have to read the book to find out!

Poison, death, kidnapping, FBI, GBI … this book has it all.

I was fortunate enough to win an ARC copy through Goodreads.

Sold On A Monday by Kristina McMorris Book Review

A novel set back in the 1930s. A time when folks thought 60 dollars a week was good money. A time when unwed mothers had noses turned up at them. A time when an apparently sickly mother would do what she needed to do to tend her children … even, perhaps, sell them. Join Ellis and Lily as they attempt to undo a mistake.

This is not my typical genre to read, but I enjoyed this book very much.

The Survivors Club by Lisa Gardner Book Review

I now remember why I enjoy Lisa Gardner's writing. This book could potentially be a trigger for some rape victims, yet it can also be a story of hope … hope that the police assigned to cases are relentless in their pursuit of catching the bad guy. There are many twists and turns worked into this tale that will keep you guessing!