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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4 star review of Kit McBride Gets a Wife Kit McBride Gets a Wife by Amy Barry by Amy Barry.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This is a historical romance that combines romance and humor in a historical western setting. While the plot is straightforward, the book is full of laugh-out-loud humor as well as some more somber moments. The world-building was great, and the author captured the cultural lifestyles and portrayed them well.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments My 4.45 --> rounded to 4 stars review of A Cornish Recipe for Murder A Cornish Recipe for Murder (The Nosey Parker Mysteries #5) by Fiona Leitch by Fiona Leitch:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Fiona Leitch brings a death, a baking show, and some humor to the fifth book in the Nosey Parker cozy mystery series set mainly on the grounds of Boskern House in Cornwall, England. A well-plotted story with characters that feel emotionally rich draws readers in and doesn’t let go until the final word in the book. Overall, this was a story that quickly drew me into Jodie’s world. It was a fun, appealing and entertaining read with a solid mystery to unravel.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 3.78 rounded to 4 stars review of Suburban Hell Suburban Hell by Maureen Kilmer by Maureen Kilmer:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This is what I would call "lite" horror with some dark humor. Overall, this was a well-plotted, moving, and clever story that built momentum, moved well (after the first 3 chapters, created a few startling moments, and built suspense as it moved to its dynamic conclusion and an epilogue that makes one think there will possibly be a second book.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments My 4.05 rounded to 4 stars review of Dark Memories: A Thrilling Romantic Mystery Dark Memories A Thrilling Romantic Mystery (Angel Falls Book 7) by Charlene Tess by Charlene Tess and Judi Thompson:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I won this in a Goodreads Giveaway. It's a romantic suspense novel with plenty of danger, suspense and romance woven into the story. Overall, it had exciting scenes, compelling, but flawed characters, and some suspenseful moments.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.12 rounded to 4 stars review of A Trip with Trouble: The Mountain Lodge Mysteries A Trip with Trouble The Mountain Lodge Mysteries by Diane Kelly by Diane Kelly:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The setting was perfect for this novel and Ms. Kelly does a great job of transporting readers to the mountains of North Carolina. The story captivated me from the beginning with a good plot, great world-building details, and characters that are emotionally rich.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.72 rounded to 5 stars review of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna by Sangu Mandanna:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Sangu Mandanna brings warmth, diversity, and humor to a magical realism novel with romance, danger, and suspense. This is a wonderfully executed story with extraordinary and diverse characters and a setting that came alive. My only quibble is that I wanted more suspense in the novel.


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Karen (xkamx) | 101 comments Hot Mess (Bad Bridesmaids #1) by Lana Dash *** Party Princess (Bad Bridesmaids #2) by Lana Dash *** One Night Only by Lana Dash *** Maid of Dishonor (Bad Bridesmaids #3) by Lana Dash *** Dancing Diva (Bad Bridesmaids #4) by Lana Dash *** Runaway Bride (Bad Bridesmaids #5) by Lana Dash
Read the Lana Dash series Bad Bridesmaids. They're all short, fun reads about five women in Vegas for a bachelorette weekend. Stories include a second-chance romance and a friends-to-lovers romance, but the others are insta-loves. The sixth book (02b) involves a woman they cross with in Vegas. I enjoyed them all to varying degrees (2.5-4 stars).

*01 Hot Mess
*02a Party Princess
*02b One Night Only
*03 Maid of Dishonor
*04 Dancing Diva
*05 Runaway Bride
NOTE: book 02b is a BookFunnel freebie for signing up for the author's newsletter


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 3.66 rounded to 4 stars review of Requiem Requiem by David Hodges by David Hodges:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Requiem by David Hodges has since been retitled Revenge on the Levels. It is the second book in the Kate Hamblin Mystery Series. This police procedural is well-done and the author’s experience as a former superintendent with the Thames Valley Police gives it authenticity and results in a realistic read. The plot is dynamic, with lots of suspense incorporated into the police investigation.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 3.56 rounded to 4 stars review of Court of the Vampire Queen Court of the Vampire Queen by Katee Robert by Katee Robert:

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This is a steamy / spicy reverse harem paranormal romance that tackles some deeper themes if one reads it in its entirety.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.52 rounded to 5 stars review of A Burning Obsession A Burning Obsession (Abby Mullen #3) by Mike Omer by Mike Omer:

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This is the third and final book in the Abby Mullen crime thriller series. The author knows how to build suspense, develop characters, add action and atmosphere, and keep readers on the edge of their seats.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 3.41 rounded to 3 stars review of Moving Target Moving Target (Tactical Solutions International #4) by Maggie Clare by Maggie Clare:

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This is the fourth book in the Tactical Solutions International Romantic Suspense series. It is entertaining with some suspense and action, a great start, and a good ending. However, after the first chapter, the pacing slowed significantly for five or so chapters.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.19 rounded to 4 stars review of Killers of a Certain Age Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn by Deanna Raybourn.

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Deanna Raybourn brings friendship, humor, danger, and action to this suspenseful thriller featuring four assassins who worked for an international clandestine organization for forty years. They're ready to retire and the company has given hem an all-expenses paid cruise to celebrate. Naturally, things don't go as planned. This story captivated me from the first page with extraordinary characters, travel, brilliant world-building, and exciting scenes interspersed with wit and humor.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.84 rounded to 5 stars review of Desperation in Death Desperation in Death (In Death, #55) by J.D. Robb by J.D. Robb:

My review

This is the fifty-fifth book in the In Death Eve Dallas series and I have read all of them up to this point. J. D. Robb (pseudonym for Nora Roberts) brings murder, suspense, and anguish to a well-written futuristic police procedural set in New York City during the spring of 2061. Overall, this novel was heartwrenching as well as darker and grittier than usual.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 3.69 rounded to 4 stars review of Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement by Selena Montgomery by Stacey Abrams writing as Selena Montgomery.

My Review

This romantic suspense / spy thriller is creative and complex, and it will keep readers guessing. High stakes and an all-too-real situation kept me engaged throughout the story. The final chapter takes place four months later and wraps up the loose ends. However, it felt tacked on rather than a smooth continuation of the story.


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Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 741 comments I’m reading Nine Lives by Peter Swanson Nine Lives by Peter Swanson


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.02 rounded to 4 stars review of A Death in Door County A Death in Door County by Annelise Ryan by Annelise Ryan.

My Review

Unique characters and an intriguing mystery made this a fun cozy mystery.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.16 rounded to 4 stars review of The Winter Orphans The Winter Orphans by Kristin Beck by Kristin Beck.

My Review
This historical fiction novel is largely set in southern France between August 1942 and November 1943. Overall, this was an engaging and emotional story of hope, fear, and bravery in the face in adversity.


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Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 741 comments I’m reading Stolen Justice by Robin James Stolen Justice by Robin James


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.21 rounded to 4 stars review of The Shadow Murders The Shadow Murders (Department Q, #9) by Jussi Adler-Olsen by Jussi Adler-Olsen.

My Review

This police procedural is set in Copenhagen, Denmark and features the cold case division Department Q. Great characterization and a deeply involved plot kept me engaged throughout.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.16 rounded to 4 stars review of Winter's End Winter's End (Alaska Wild, #4) by Paige Shelton by Paige Shelton.

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This is the fourth book in the Alaska Wild series. It combines traditional police detective work and amateur sleuthing in a mystery with atmosphere and heart. Overall, this enjoyable mystery was engaging, suspenseful, intriguing, and compulsively readable.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments My 3.21 rounded to 3 stars review of The Witch and the Tsar The Witch and the Tsar by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore:

My Review

The author weaves a story of light versus darkness that highlights Russian history, mythology, and folktales. The country seemed to come to life in this descriptive tale that has excellent world-building. However, the pacing was slow at times. The narrative is rather straightforward and the plot didn’t have the twists and turns that I expected. However, the historical references to actual people and events added a significant layer of interest to the plot.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 3.86 rounded to 4 stars review of Mother Daughter Traitor Spy Mother Daughter Traitor Spy by Susan Elia MacNeal by Susan Elia MacNeal.

My Review

This standalone historical fiction spy novel is inspired by real people and events. Based on a real mother-daughter spy duo, Veronica and Violet are well-developed characters. They seem to be somewhat naïve, but definitely feel a duty to protect democracy and do what is right for the country. Overall, this story is inspiring, well-written, and well-researched and it is a story that will stay with me.


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Ramla Zareen Ahmad | 1053 comments Mod
I'm reading the Fortress Defense series by Julie Anne Lindsey these days.

I read the first book: Deadly Cover-Up Deadly Cover-Up (Fortress Defense, #1) by Julie Anne Lindsey and found it quite enjoyable.

I'm now reading the second book: Missing in the Mountains Missing in the Mountains (Fortress Defense, #2) by Julie Anne Lindsey

It hooked me right from the start, and I'm enjoying it even more than the first one :-)


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 3.55 star rounded to 4 stars review of Because I Could Not Stop for Death Because I Could Not Stop for Death by Amanda Flower by Amanda Flower,

My Review

This is somewhat darker than most of Amanda Flower's cozy mysteries. This one is a historical mystery that brings great characterization and world-building. Mixing real-life individuals like a young Emily Dickinson and her family with fictional characters such as Willa and Henry made this an engaging historical mystery.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 3.52 star rounded to 4 stars review of Hell's March Hell's March (Artillerymen #2) by Taylor Anderson by Taylor Anderson:

My Review

This is the second book in the Artillerymen series. It's a mash-up of an alternative earth science fiction historical military thriller. (1847, monstrous animals, Yucatan Peninsula, human sacrifices, war) The author brings amazing world-building and characterization to this action-packed novel.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 3.95 rounded to 4 stars review of Last Seen Alive Last Seen Alive (Det. Amanda Steele #6) by Carolyn Arnold by Carolyn Arnold.

My Review

This is the sixth book in the Detective Amanda Steele police procedural series. The prologue and first chapter are dramatic and immediately pulled me into the story.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 3.12 rounded to 3 stars review of House of Hunger House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson by Alexis Henderson:

My Review

I’ve seen this book classified as historical fantasy and gothic horror. Both are fitting for this tale of wickedness, deceit, lies, and passion. The premise is great, and while there was a sense of potential danger, it didn’t quite create the suspense and sense of urgency that I expected during most of the book.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.09 rounded to 4 stars review of Christmas Wolf Surprise Christmas Wolf Surprise (Red Wolf #3) by Terry Spear by Terry Spear:

My Review
This is the third book in the Red Wolf paranormal romance series. It's set near Portland, Oregon at Christmas time. It's enjoyable, easy to read, has a quick pace and lots of steam, but it lacks the suspense that some of her other series have.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments My 3.93 rounded to 4 stars review of Blackmail and Bibingka Blackmail and Bibingka (Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery, #3) by Mia P. Manansala by Mia P. Manansala.

My Full Review

Overall, this engaging cozy mystery has great characterization as well as some intense moments that kept me turning the pages. It has a solid plot and is descriptive without slowing down the pace. My one quibble was that the final chapter was somewhat rushed and was more telling than showing.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.52 rounded to 5 stars review of Murder at Haven's Rock Murder at Haven's Rock by Kelley Armstrong by Kelley Armstrong.

My Full Review

Overall, this is well-written and entertaining with a solid mystery and complex characters set in an off-the-grid sanctuary town that is under construction. An intriguing start quickly accelerates as the plot develops and Casey’s investigation takes off.


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Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 741 comments I’m reading Midnight Dunes by Laura Griffin Midnight Dunes (The Texas Murder Files, #3) by Laura Griffin


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments I finished Vanishing Hour Vanishing Hour by Laura Griffin by Laura Griffin.

Overall, this engaging and entertaining romantic suspense has wonderful characterization, a little spice, and some great action.

My 4.21 rounded to 4 stars full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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