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May 24, 2025
Review: HALL OF HORRORS: CLAWS by R.L. Stine
A pet-sitting job for a seeminglysweet cat. Sounds like an easy gig, right? It was easy until the cat’saccident. With the cat gone, the kids decided to get a replacement cat at a catstore, where they steal a look-alike. The new kitty seemed fine, but she hadclaws. Was the cat evil? The freakiest part was hearing the shrill cat crieseverywhere Mickey went. What was going on? Was he being haunted by cats?
This was a pretty interestingread, except I didn’t really get the whole dead cat thing and how they resolvedthe problem. An okay read.
Rating:3 stars
May 23, 2025
Blog Tour: RUFUS AND THE DARK SIDE OF MAGIC by Marilyn Levinson
RUFUS AND THE DARK SIDE OF MAGIC
Marilyn Levinson
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GENRE: Middle Grade
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BLURB:
Fifthgrader Rufus is unhappy when he has to attend a Samhain celebration with hismother, Grandma, and Aunt Ruth instead of going Trick or Treat with hisfriends. He's thrilled when, later that night, his Uncle Hector shows upoutside his window and offers to take him for a ride in the sky. Rufus's familyhave told him that his uncle is evil and he should have nothing to do withHector, but Rufus is enthralled by his uncle's fabulous realm that includes asmall zoo and a stable of horses. He's less interested in learning about hisuncle's businesses that he, as his uncle's heir apparent, will inherit one day.Then Uncle Hector tells Rufus he has to do something for him, something Rufusfinds impossible to do. Uncle Hector wields his magical powers to force Rufus'shand, but Rufus's little sister finds out and encourages him to ask for help.It's Grandma who decides what they must do, and it's not something Uncle Hectorever thought would happen
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ExcerptTwo:
Uncle Hector moved the chair he'd been sitting in anddropped onto the couch beside me. "Now Rufus, I think you have to admitthat I've been very generous to you—teaching you spells; taking you to visityour little girlfriend."
"I guess."
"And I have every intention of leaving every penny I'mworth to you when I eventually depart this life."
He waited until I nodded.
"You will appreciate my generosity more when you areolder and realize it takes strength and cunning to make your way in theworld."
"So you've told me."
Uncle Hector pursed his lips. He was clearly not pleasedwith my lack of enthusiasm. "Anyway, the time has come for you to dosomething for me."
"Like what?" The butterflies in my stomach zippedaround at top speed, making me dizzy and nauseous at the same time.
Uncle Hector smiled. It made him look scary. "It'sreally a small matter, Rufus, or I wouldn't ask you to do it. Especially sinceit's something you can manage very easily."
I gulped. "What exactly are we talking about?"
"Ah." Sparks flew as Uncle Hector rubbed his handstogether. "There's a book of spells missing from my library. I've searchedhigh and low for another copy—in bookstores all over the world—but I haven'tbeen able to find one.
"I don't know what book you're talking about."
"Of course you don't. Very few witches have seenIncantations Extraordinaires, much less own a copy. It contains spells, bothextraordinary and horrific. Every spell is complicated and difficult to master.
"Many years ago I found a copy of IncantationsExtraordinaires." Uncle Hector glowered at me. "The very same day Iacquired the book, someone stole it from me."
"Who?" The word shot out before I could think. Ihadn't meant to ask. I knew the answer even before that horrible smile returnedto his face.
"Your grandmother, Lavinia Haven. This was many yearsago, before my magical powers had fully developed and I could protect itproperly. Interfering witch!"
She took it to stop you from casting horrific spells.
"I suppose so," Uncle Hector said as if I'd spokenaloud. I'd forgotten to shield my thoughts. "And now, when I'm at the topof my form, I require a wondrous spell, a spell that can only be found inIncantations Extraordinaires."
I shrugged. "Okay, but you just said the book of spellsisn't in Grandma and Aunt Ruth's shop."
Uncle Hector tapped my head. "Think, Rufus. If the bookisn't in their shop, where would it be?"
"I don't know. In their . . .?"
His piercing gaze forced me to finish my sentence."House."
"Of course! In your grandmother's house, which is nextdoor to your house. A house you go in and out of with great frequency."
"You want me to steal the book?"
Uncle Hector shrugged. "To retrieve what is mine."
"But—" The butterflies that flew around my stomachwhen I was nervous or afraid zoomed straight up to my brain. "I can't!Grandma would never forgive me. Besides, I haven't the slightest idea where itis."
I suddenly felt a blinding pain in my head. "I thinkyou'll do exactly as you're told—if you don't want bad things to starthappening to people you love."
I slumped in the corner of the limo as Nero drove me to thecorner two blocks from my house. What an idiot I'd been! Uncle Hector waseverything Grandma had said and worse! He'd used me—showed me a few spells,took me to see Danielle—so I'd be impressed by it all and get him what he wasreally after—the book of powerful spells that Grandma had taken from him.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Aformer Spanish teacher, Marilyn Levinson writes mysteries, novels of suspense,and books for kids. Marilyn's middle grade novel, Rufus and Magic Run Amok, wasan International Reading Association-Children's Book Council "Children'sChoice." A new edition, the first book in a series of four, came out in2023. Rufus and the Witch's Drudge, the second book in the Rufus series, wasreleased in 2024. Her YA horror, The Devil's Pawn, came out in a new edition inJanuary, 2024. Soon to be published are new editions of And Don't Bring Jeremy,which received six state nominees, and Getting Back to Normal.
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May 22, 2025
Blog Tour: The Cassidy Newbold Clairvoyant series by Karen J. Mossman
Cassie uses her clairvoyant powers to help her detectivebrother solve crime…
but will she find the answers in time?
The Killer on theHeath
The Cassidy Newbold, Clairvoyant Collection Book 1
by Karen J. Mossman
Genre: Paranormal Thriller
A woman is dead, and another is missing. The only person whocan save her is Cassie.
With no clues and time running out, her brother, DetectiveNewbold, desperately needs her help. He is counting on Cassie’s clairvoyant andempathic abilities to locate Chantelle.
When Chantelle’s brother, Pedro, seeks out a psychic forhelp, he meets and falls for Cassie. Though he wants answers, neither Cassienor Detective Newbold can give any, which complicates their relationship. Tomake matters worse, his overbearing mother adds further damage with hermeddling.
Meanwhile, the killer has been caught, but he refuses totalk. Now, it’s up to Cassie to read the signs and rescue her lover’s sister.
Will she find the answers in time?
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The Sound of Evil
The Cassidy Newbold, Clairvoyant Collection Book 2
When two best friends vanish without a trace, Cassie Newboldjoins forces with her brother Detective Inspector Seb Newbold, to track themdown. A risky move almost ends in disaster, leaving Cassie shaken and acutelyaware of her near-fatal mistake. Luckily, it also leads to the arrest of RonnieGunner.
With the suspected kidnapper in custody, his chilling laughter still echoes inCassie's mind. As she takes Ronnie Gunner's hand, a vision reveals everydepraved thing he had done. Will she ever be able to escape the haunting imagesnow seared into her memory? Ultimately, will it bring her any closer to wherethe teenagers are being held?
With a terrifying paranormal encounter to deal with first, can Cassie lead herbrother to the right location and solve the case?
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The Ghost on theStairs
The Cassidy Newbold, Clairvoyant Collection Book 3
When a man-mountain of a guy walks into a café and asks foryou by name, you sit up and take notice. Cassie instantly feels attracted tothe charming Damien Mathers.
He wants her help to banish a ghost from the home of his brother Daniel. Evenas Cassie explains, she is a clairvoyant, not an exorcist. Damien is verypersuasive!
Their relationship blossoms despite the scepticism of the brothers. WhenDaniel’s wife Rachel refuses to move in, her fear is palpable as she points atthe shadowy figure lingering on the stairs.
Cassie must intervene and find out why the apparition is reliving the day ofher death. She soon finds another ghost lurking in the attic, one that and doesnot appreciate Cassie’s interference.
As things turn bizarre, with spectral figures making their presence felt.Cassie fights for control as the two worlds collide in a horrifying and chaoticway.
Will Damien believe a sight so shocking, so surreal, it threatens to shatterhis perceptions? Or has Cassie gone a step too far in her expectation of him?
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No Ghosts Here
A Cassidy Newbold, Clairvoyant Collection Short Story
When a young woman kills herself, it is the method that ismost horrifying. Why did she choose to set fire to herself?
Clairvoyant Cassidy Newbold helps bereaved families find closure. It doesn’tsurprise Cassie when Sandra, the mother of a headline suicide case, approachesher for answers. But what are the questions?
As Cassidy nears the site of the suicide, will she be able to connect with thevictim? Or are no ghosts here to tell their tale?
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The Séance
A Cassidy Newbold, Clairvoyant Collection Short Story
Cassidy Newbold is a clairvoyant and empath who refuses towork on All Hallow Eve, but why?
In this short story, we discover the events that still haunt Cassie. As sherecalls a séance that went wrong, we learn why she refuses to tamper withghosts at Halloween.
The truth behind why she refuses work on this day of paranormal activity.
Was it Cassie’s fault? Was it the thinning of the veil between worlds?
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Review of Killer on the Heath: A test for Cassidy’s clairvoyantand empathic skills began with a case of a murdered woman. It was interestingtaking the step-by-step journey in this power. I’ve always been keen on peoplewith these skills.
It gets pretty eerie when she getsreally close to the killer and almost becomes a victim herself. It would seemthe case was closed, but then she gets another to find a missing sister for astrange man.
This was an overall well-read andenticing read. Sometimes the diary narrative was lagging and the story didn’talways focus on the hunt for a killer or kidnapper. In fact, most of the timeCassidy and her police brother were trying to make the charges stick for akiller.
The read was not quite what I wasexpecting, but it was a fairly nice read.
Rating:3 stars
Karen J. Mossman is an avid reader, reviewer, book blogger,and award-winning, multi-genre writer. She became a professional author in2014, and since then, she has more than 27 published titles to her credit.These include anthologies, short stories, novellas, novels, and series.
She lives on the small island of Anglesey with her husbandand two dogs.
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May 21, 2025
Blog Tour: ONLY IN SEPTEMBER by Cynthia Flowers
ONLY IN SEPTEMBER
Cynthia Flowers
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GENRE: Women's Fiction
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BLURB:
WhenJacqueline follows her trusty Labrador Bailey down a hidden path to the beach,she's unaware that her vacation plans on a small island off the New Englandcoast has already taken her life in a new direction. Running into an unassuminglocal beach comber stirs new thoughts, desires, and a self-determination shenever knew she possessed. Jacqueline will need to trust her instincts and makethe most of what fate has in store if she wants the future that, until now, shehas only dared to dream of.
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ExcerptThree:
Hours later, the sound of clanking wine bottles inJacqueline’s beach bag announced her arrival. Michael turned to her withfeigned surprise.
“Fancy meeting you here,” he teased.
She raised her beach bag. “Where should I put theseladies?”
“Under the deck next to the cooler should be fine,” hedirected.
Everything seemed set up. A blanket laid with plates,flatware, wine glasses, and nearby a cooking fire pit.
“It looks like you’ve been here for a bit. Is our sumptuousgourmet meal in there?” She pointed to the soft-pack cooler tucked under thedeck.
“Oh yes, our Michelin three-star gastronomic feast awaits!”he announced with a wink.
Little was spoken while they ate. Instead, they each emittedsounds of contentment with every other bite.
“Well, I can’t say that you outdid yourself because this isthe first meal of yours that I’ve eaten. However, I can say that it outdoesanything I ever made for a picnic dinner.” She raised her empty glass ofSancerre.
He acknowledged the praise with a humble nod and reached torefill her glass.
She pulled her glass away before he could pour. “I thinkI’ve reached my limit. Even though it’s a small island and I know my way home,I’d rather be safe than sorry. Besides, where are the pooches?”
“Oh, they’re at the beach just below us.” He motioned as hehelped Jacqueline up, so she could see.
“Wow, a full moon. Look, it’s lighting up the ocean all theway out to that small fishing boat.” She pointed. “I could sleep out here allnight.”
“Funny you should mention it. I did bring two sleeping bagsjust in case. They’re stowed under the deck,” he said with a bashful grin.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
CynthiaFlowers, a recently retired advertising professional, now grant writer, resideswith her husband and four-year old Labrador named Eddie, at their “sanctuary”in Upstate New York, Although previously published, this is Cynthia's firstbook of fiction. Early on in grade school, Cynthia looked forward to creativewriting class and enjoyed reading her stories aloud to her eager classmates.
Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Only-September-Cynthia-Flowers-ebook/dp/B0DWT79L6N/ref=sr_1_1
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Review: This was a pretty interestingread. You can always tell the character of a man by how he treats a dog. Goodriddance to that husband! Fortunately, Jacqueline was able to spend qualitytime with a fellow dog lover named Michael. The two get together with theirdogs only in September.
Some of the prose was a littlelong. It was great seeing Jacqueline come into her own life and senses.
Ultimately, this was a sweet andsentimental story. A well-read and engaging story!
Rating:4 stars
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Book Blast: THE ATROCITIES OF HOPE by Michael Olukayode
This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Michael Olukayode will be awarding a $10 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner. Click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.
Nigeria is dealing with a level of disorderliness that is neither compatible with functionality nor with long life. Our problems did not start today; they have been with us for as long as we have existed as a country. But just like a disorder left untreated, our problem has incapacitated us, and the rate of deterioration is currently becoming alarming.
The long-term survival of our country is no longer as assured as it used to be. We are on a slippery slope with nothing to hold on to.
This book attempts to answer the 'what', 'why', 'who', and 'what is next' of our problems. As is always the case when truths are discussed, be ready to be offended.
But if you are open-minded enough to be offended and not switch off and open-minded enough to be offended and keep reading – you might learn one or two things at the end of this book.
Read an Excerpt
I was standing on a walkway on my university campus on one sunny day in 2003 with a group of classmates, and the issue of Nigeria and patriotism came up. I can remember one of my classmates telling the other about patriotism and how we are not as patriotic as the Americans are about their country. The other one felt offended and told the first to ‘Speak for yourself; I am a patriot. I love Nigeria!’ I have always been a realist with a touch of cynicism, and I already had an excellent grasp of patriotism as seen abroad—a clear contrast to what I saw in my compatriots—so I chuckled as these two classmates of mine went at each other. They paused and focused on me; they asked what amused me. I responded that our friend’s claim on patriotism was amusing. I told him that he was not patriotic to Nigeria and that he was only patriotic to what he was personally gaining from the system. He was from a state where medical students were getting a level fourteen officer’s salary as monthly allowances and were also on the petroleum companies’ scholarships—some of them on two scholarships at the same time—while the other classmate was from another state where citizens rarely get a yearly bursary of 5,000 naira from their government, and they do not have access to scholarships either. I told my ‘patriotic’ classmate that Nigeria is an orphan state and that nobody bothers about an orphan if there is nothing to gain from him. He said I sounded like an ass, then walked away from us. The other classmate laughed and asked, ‘Where are you getting all this from?’ ‘It was just a thought,’ I told him. I added that I was just about to get to the good part.
About the Author:
Michael, a self-described realist with a touch of cynicism, is a UK-based, Nigerian-trained psychiatrist and the author of The Atrocities of Hope: An Analysis of the 'Nigeria Problem.'
Michael's lived experience in Nigeria, his inquisitive mind, and his ability to pull back and observe despite being involved combine well with his skills as a mental health expert to create this work.
Michael is a fellow of the West African College of Physicians, the Faculty of Psychiatry, and is an affiliate member of the Royal College of Psychiatry. He plies his trade as a psychiatrist in the Northwest of England. He describes himself as a member of a speciality that helps you in the fight against your worst enemy: yourself.
Michael is a husband, a father, a brother, an uncle, a friend, a neighbour, a member of the public, a lover of music, and a lover of movies and books.
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May 20, 2025
Blog Tour: DAY OF RECKONING SEISAN NO HI by Don S. Hunter
DAY OF RECKONING SEISAN NO HI
Don S. Hunter
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GENRE: Mystery
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BLURB:
Dayof Reckoning Seisan no hi 清算の日 follows a grouppsychotherapists guiding six individuals through the aftermath of unsolvedmurders that took their loved ones. As they grapple with grief, justice, and aflawed legal system, hidden tensions emerge, leading to unexpected revelations.Inspired by real-life experiences, this gripping novel delves into loss,resilience, and the pursuit of closure, keeping readers on edge with its twistsand psychological depth.
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ExcerptThree:
Most group members arrived at the bereavement groups alittle early to get coffee and chat a little with each other. Michael was a bitsurprised that everyone came early this second session, and he had been alittle uneasy about Micheline and Celia having to share their experiencestowards the end of the first session, in a limited time. He had already decidedthat, though he usually began the second group by briefly sharing his story, hewould ask them to take the floor first.
Michael was considering his initial impressions of themembers in this group. As he took a deep, slow breath, he became aware of theodor of the church basement – a mix of furniture polish and a musty basement.This brought back memories of attending church with his parents and Josie whenthey were younger. He smiled as he recalled starting in a Presbyterian churchwhen he was about five, and then an Anglican church at about seven, to thenmove to a Peoples church when he was twelve when his mom was pregnant withJosie.
A memory of first attending the Peoples church inScarborough crept into his awareness. The preacher was ranting about howimportant it was to share our sins and ask forgiveness – we are all sinners, weall must repent – and gradually, people of all ages started crying, makingtheir way to the front, yelling about their sin so the preacher could blessthem, tell them that God forgives them, and then he would smack their foreheadswith the heal of his hand, while two guys made sure no one fell … Michael had thoughtit was such a strange practice and had a vivid memory of a cute young girlabout thirteen, crying and yelling as she made her way to the front, saying, “Ilet my boyfriend touch my breasts”. Michael had started to giggle, and his dadslapped him on the knee, “Stop that, you’re in church.” Michael had trieddesperately to hold in his laugh, but he couldn’t and had to leave so hewouldn’t embarrass his parents.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Donis retired from his psychotherapy practice and lives in Toronto with his wifeand partner of over fifty years and a nine-month-old Great Dane. His two grownsons, their partners, and four grandchildren all live close to each other andvisit often.
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May 19, 2025
Blog Tour: SNOWFALL by Jennifer Patricia O'Keeffe
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SNOWFALL
Jennifer Patricia O'Keeffe
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GENRE: RomCom
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BLURB:
Melodyis a simple woman with simple needs that include good clean books, safe andintelligible television, and a job that she loves. As far as she’s concerned,she has everything she needs, including a beloved gig as the assistantlibrarian of her local public library. When a Winter Reads program turnschaotic and Melody is caught in the crossfires of a massive child-induced foodfight, her dream job becomes a nightmare – a nightmare that continues into asnow-covered, accident-prone next day. After waking up to a sudden massivesnowfall covering her town, she becomes the unwilling victim of a snowballfight between two identical twin brothers. Melody must then decide if she hasmet her very own Mister Right, or if her perfect life can handle an imperfectinterruption. Lighthearted laughs and endearing moments fill this modernromantic comedy by humorist Jennifer Patricia O’Keeffe
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ExcerptThree:
“Well… their hunt for me paid off I guess.” Melody smiledand sipped her drink. “I got my necklace back, I got a wonderful new boyfriend,and… well… I don’t think I’ve shared this news with you yet.”
“You’re getting married?” Cocoa asked, throwing out a wildguess.
“Nope.”
“You’re pregnant!”
“Oh, god no!” Melody exclaimed.
“Well then, what is it?” Cocoa put her hands on her hips andMelody could see she was growing impatient.
“I… think… I’m in love.”
“No!” Cocoa shouted. Her voice was pretty loud and shelooked around with a quirky smile as several customers looked her way. Then,she looked at Melody again, not caring who had heard her shout. “Not you,little Miss I’m Happy with My Quiet Little Life?”
“Quiet little life…” Melody rolled her eyes. “You make mesound so boring. But… my life’s not so quiet anymore, and honestly, I’m lovingit more than I ever thought I could.”
Cocoa began to sing softly. “You’re in love! Love, love,love, love, love!”
“Oh, hush,” she said and blushed.
“I expect to be Maid of Honor at the wedding,” Cocoacontinued. “I’m picturing very tacky beige bridesmaid dresses, a small churchservice, and lots of hokey pictures of us doing wacky poses in our outfits!”
“Aren’t you rushing things a little?”
“Well… someone has to. If I know you, the two of you haven’teven had –…”
“Don’t even say it!” Melody cut her off. “Good things cometo those who wait.”
“He’s going to be gray-haired old man by the time you giveup the –…”
“No!” Melody exclaimed and then laughed nervously.“Goodness, Cocoa!”
Cocoa laughed heavily. “Okay, fine. But tell me then whatall you two have planned for your one-month anniversary tonight.”
“All I know is he’s taking me out to a restaurant but won’ttell me what it is,” she explained. “And he has something for me, but he won’ttell me what that is either.”
“I bet it’s a ring,” Cocoa noted. “It’s gonna be a ring.He’s going to pop the question. I know it!”
“After just a month? No way,” Melody discouraged. “Maybe apromise ring?”
“A promise ring? Are you both twelve?” Cocoa huffed andgrabbed a rag to wipe down the counter. “That’s kid stuff.” She then paused andsmiled a little mischievous grin. “By the way…”
“Yes?”
“What did you get him for your one-month anniversary?”
Melody’s smile disappeared and her eyes became concerned.“Is – is that a thing?”
“Yes, girl!” Cocoa exclaimed and put her rag down. “Thisisn’t the nineteen fifties, you know. Present giving is an equal thing now. Hegives you a gift. You give him a gift. It’s called gifting.”
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Review: Melody was your typical booklovin’ bookworm. Her favorite genre was romance and was practically jumping outof her skin when she got the newest from her favorite author at the library.What book lover doesn’t get excited with a new book?
After a dreadful children’sreading that ended in a food fight, a snow storm hits the next morning, makingher week go from bad to worse. Then she gets pushed into the snow by twinbrothers, Ben and Jerry (cute.)
Story was a nice read with arelatable character that would appeal to any bookworm even though it was prettyslow. You instantly feel the character’s devastation at the loss of hernecklace and the damage to her new book all because of the cold, wet snow. Butperhaps the snow wasn’t too bad as it did bring her a nice guy. Who would’vethought that she’d meet the cover designer of her favorite book?
A short and sweet romance!
Rating:4 stars
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Jennifer Patricia O’Keeffe is a humorist fiction author whoseworks include the stories My Name is Not Cupid, The Scent of a Man, and thebeautifully reviewed thriller about a mother who would stop at nothing to saveher child, Hot Chocolate on a Cold Winter’s Night, among others. Known for herquirky romantic comedies that feature realistic women of various ages and racesand the trials and tribulations of adulting and dating, Jennifer’s writingsallow real women to see themselves in her characters. Jennifer is also a proudLGBTQ+ ally and often features gay characters in her stories, including thetale All I Want is to be Happy, which features a wonderful gay protagonist.Jennifer, herself, is a single straight woman, still looking for love, andliving with her cats in an apartment in Nashville, Tennessee.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorjpokeeffe
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Blog: https://singlegirlsguidetohappiness.blogspot.com/
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May 17, 2025
Review: PAINTINGS CAN BE DEADLY by Cindy Bell
Paintings were being stolen from agallery. Can former thief Jo help find the culprit?
This one takes us deep into Jo’sold life as a thief. One night, during a stakeout at the gallery, Jounwittingly becomes a witness and suspect to a murder. Not wanting to go backto prison again, Jo’s impulse was to flee, but that would only make her lookguilty. The only way to prove her innocence was to find the real killer withthe help of her senior friends. We get into some of the felons from Jo’s past.Any one of them could be the killer. But who? And who has been stealing thepaintings? A great mystery!
Rating:5 stars
Review: MEMORIES CAN BE DEADLY by Cindy Bell
Death by fire poker. Could thedeath have something to do with the newspaper that was burning in the fire?Could the brother have killed his own sister for power of attorney? The senior sleuths were on the case and readyto find out.
I liked how Eddy, Jo, Samantha,and Walt—each with their own unique skills—all worked together to findinformation and follow leads. Could this mystery also have something to do witha past mystery that was headlined in that burned article? The double mysteryhere definitely lures you in.
Just when you have everythingfigured out, a bomb goes off. Whoa! Very good!
Rating:5 stars
Review: SILENT NIGHT 3 by R.L. Stine
Reva was back from college onwinter break. As her guest, she brings home her dorm roommate, Grace, whorecently broke up with a jealous and possessive boyfriend that had beaten herup once and now refused to let her go. Oh dear! Reva felt bad for her friend,but she was really regretting her and her problem over for the holidays.Grace’s frazzled nerves were putting everyone on edge and Reva was just ascruel as ever with stealing her poor cousin’s handcrafted designs. Pretty soon,a murder takes place. Who did it?
The whole time Reva and Grace arefilled with terror as the dead bodies kept piling up. What a shocking andfrightening twist we get here.
A chilly read for the holidays. Agood one indeed!
Rating:4 stars
