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Karen Cino

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March 29

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Karen Cino is a multi-published author who has been writing since she was fourteen years old. She started her career by writing poetry, short stories and writing articles for her high school newspaper. After reading Jackie Collin’s Lovers and Gamblers and Jacqueline Susann’s, Valley of the Dolls, Karen found her niche. Karen loves writing about local places that people can relate to.
Karen loves the summer, loves the beach. Her previous books were written and take place in various places across Staten Island. Karen relocated to Toms River, New Jersey in 2018. She traded in the Staten Island Boardwalk for the shoreline in Long Beach Island. Her Cookie Cutter Cozy Mystery Series takes place in New Jersey.

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	The Boardwalk 4.09 avg rating — 11 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Circle of Friends 4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2003 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Down at the Shore: Five Beach Road Series 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Girl in Room 16 (Darcy Hunt FBI Mystery Suspense Thriller #1)

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Cemetery View: A Novel

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Karen Cino rated a book it was amazing The King's Ransom by Janet Evanovich (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Quick read that brings you all around the world. Gabriela and her ex husband Rafer had me laughing out loud with their banter back and forth. Once again, Janet Evanovich has filled the book with likable characters and a mystery that keeps you reading ...more
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I love this series. The only reason why I gave it 4 starts was because I felt the ending was totally abrupt, rushed. Another chapter to wrap up Christmas and get us ready for the next book in the series.
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I totally enjoyed book 1 The Inheritance. But I found The Mirror was drawn out. I felt at places the fluff was overwhelming. the story could have been told a hundred pages less. I'm looking forward to reading The Seven Rings. ...more
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Karen Cino rated a book it was amazing The Beach Hut by Leah Pitt	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I love psychological thrillers based on beaches and this one captivated me from page one. I loved the multiple POV and flashbacks. They helped giving a better understand of the murder that took place 20 years ago. I must say the ending surprised me w ...more
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This is the perfect feel good series. The Wedding at Seagrove brings all the characters together and introduces a few new ones. It's the perfect read on a cold winter day! ...more
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I found The Funfair to be an easy read. I liked the duel POV and enjoyed when she brought us back fifteen years in its own chapter. If you're looking for a light read with elements of suspense, then this is the book for you, ...more
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