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[PamG]

Here is my 3.33 rounded to 3 stars review of Sign Here by Claudia Lux.

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

Overall, this unique, thought-provoking, and entertaining novel has great characterization, and a tense and suspenseful part three. This book has a clever premise and a solid mystery with some twists that will keep readers guessing and others that were somewhat predictable. The world-building is done well, but this is a slow-paced novel that took a while to draw me into the story line.

[Christine]

I’m reading A Little Country Christmas by Carolyn Brown

[PamG]

Here is my 3.7 rounded to 4 stars review of Before You Knew My Name by Jacqueline Bublitz:

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

This book has a solid premise and a mystery, but it’s much more than that. There’s a focus on the victim and the one who found her more than the murder itself. It’s about the ability for all to walk safely on streets. Overall, this story is gripping, thought-provoking, and emotional, with wonderful characterization and many scenes of heartache and hope.

[PamG]

I finished On Spine of Death by Tamara Berry.

My 4.31 rounded to 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Overall, this engaging and funny cozy mystery immediately pulled me into the storyline and the lives of the characters. The writing is terrific. What an opening scene!

[Christine]

[Christine]

[Christine]

I’m reading Force of Nature by Suzanne Brockmann

[PamG]

Here is my 3.44 rounded to 3 stars review of Raven Unveiled by Grace Draven:

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

Overall, this fantasy is gripping, heart-breaking, and thought-provoking. The high stakes and smooth writing made it a page turner. However, the pace slowed at times, and I wanted a more extensive world-building.

[PamG]

Here is my 3.98 rounded to 4 stars review of Death at the Auction by E.C. Bateman:

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

This cozy mystery has great characterization and transported me to Stamford, England. It's the first book in a new series.

[PamG]

Here is my 3.18 rounded to 3 stars review of The Wilderwomen by Ruth Emmie Lang:

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

Magical realism, great dialogue, a mother’s disappearance, an unforgettable journey, and sisters reconnecting, combined to make this novel unique and enjoyable. However, it is written in a meandering fashion that tends to subdue the suspense and mystery. Additionally, there are chapters that go back in time that tend to disrupt the flow.

[Christine]

I’m reading Sugarplum Way by Debbie Mason

[Christine]

I’m reading That Holiday Feeling by Debbie Macomber

[Ramla Zareen]

I'm reading the Hostage Negotiation Team series by Julie Coulter Bellon. So far I'm enjoying it :-)

[PamG]

Ramla Zareen wrote: "I'm reading the Hostage Negotiation Team series by Julie Coulter Bellon. So far I'm enjoying it :-)"

That book sounds good. I'll be interested to know what you think of it once you've finished it.

[Ramla Zareen]

@Pam

It's a good series. I've read two books so far, and I enjoyed them both. Plus the books were quite clean. I can enjoy a Romantic Suspense book even when it's not clean. If a scene gets too explicit for me, I simply skim over it. Still, I liked that I didn't have to do that here. I'm looking forward to reading the third book.

By the way, I'm on the lookout for a good Romantic Suspense featuring a psychic female protagonist. Something along the lines of Stealing Shadows by Kay Hooper, Now You See Her by Linda Howard, and Every Breath She Takes by Norah Wilson. Any suggestions? Thanks :-)

[PamG]

Ramla Zareen wrote: "@Pam

It's a good series. I've read two books so far, and I enjoyed them both. Plus the books were quite clean. I can enjoy a Romantic Suspense book even when it's not clean. If a scene gets too ex..."

That sounds great. I haven't read it, but have you tried Forged in Fire by Trish McCallan? Both the male and female leads have some psychic abilities. I've been wanting to try it, but haven't gotten to it yet.

[Ramla Zareen]

Thanks Pam :-) I'll check it out.

[Christine]

[Christine]

I’m reading For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing

[Ramla Zareen]

I'm reading Forged in Fire by Trish McCallan and enjoying it a lot.

Pam, thanks again for telling me about this book :-)

[PamG]

Ramla Zareen wrote: "I'm reading Forged in Fire by Trish McCallan and enjoying it a lot.

Pam, thanks again for telling me about this book :-)"

You're welcome. I'm so glad you're enjoying it. Now, I need to read it. I came across another series. I don't know anything about it other than many of the books average above a 4.0. They are Paranormal mysteries featuring a female psychic investigator. As far as I can tell they're not paranormal romantic suspense. The first book in the series is What the Cat Knew by P.D. Workman. Have you read it? Was it any good? There's about 15 books in the series.

[Ramla Zareen]

Thanks Pam, I just checked it out. Apparently, it's a Paranormal Cozy Mystery series. It seems interesting. I'll try it when I'm in the mood for a Cozy. Thank you :-)

[PamG]

I finished Buried in a Book by Lucy Arlington. Here is my 3.79 rounded to 4 stars review:

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

This was a fun cozy mystery filled with quirky characters and literary references.

[PamG]

I finished Red Delicious by Kathleen Tierney. Unfortunately, this urban fantasy was not for me.

My 1.31 rounded to 1 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

I’m reading Hope at Christmas by Nancy Naigle

[PamG]

I finished All The Blood We Share by Camilla Bruce.

My 2.9 rounded to 3 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This is a historical fiction novel based on a real family of serial killers known at the Bloody Benders. Overall, this story is startling, violent, horrifying, thought provoking, and emotional, with great world-building and characterization. It was a hair-raising and chilling read. So why only 3 stars? The alternating points of view occasionally disrupted the flow. Additionally, the writing was fluent at times and felt stilted and stylistic at other times.

[PamG]

I finished Still Waters by Sara Driscoll.

My 4.6 rounded to 5 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Overall, this tense, engaging, action-packed, and exciting crime thriller gripped me from the beginning. It has a deeply involved and multi-layered plot and an incredible setting.

[PamG]

I finished White Cloud: A Strange & Surreal Philosophical Novella by Joy Slaughter.

My 2.91 rounded to 3 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Overall, this magical realism novella is short, somewhat peculiar, and gripping. It is satirical at times, sad at other times, and occasionally uplifting. However, the writing style felt choppy to me, and I did not like the ending. Despite this, I’m glad I read it. It’s unusual and thought-provoking.

[PamG]

I finished Blast Wave by Leo J. Maloney.

My 4.31 rounded to 4 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Overall, this novella was fast-paced, tense, and exciting from the beginning. The high stakes made it a page-turner. Maloney is great at building tension and suspense as he delivers exciting outcomes.

[PamG]

I've finished The Forever Witness: How Genetic Genealogy Solved a Cold Case Double Murder by Edward Humes.

My 4.56 rounded to 5 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

It is a suspenseful, riveting true crime book that combines great storytelling, cold case investigations, technological advances, and genetic genealogy in a captivating crime read. Additionally, the author does a great job of explaining the science and the controversies in terms that can be easily understood.

[Ramla Zareen]

I finished the Red-Hot Seals series by Trish McCallan. I enjoyed all the four books, but I liked the first one best.

[Christine]

[PamG]

Ramla Zareen wrote: "I finished the Red-Hot Seals series by Trish McCallan. I enjoyed all the four books, but I liked the first one best."

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've added the first book in the series to my very long TBR.

[PamG]

I finished reading Witcha Gonna Do by Avery Flynn.

My 3.07 rounded to 3 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This light and humorous paranormal rom-com was entertaining. The main characters are better defined than I initially expected, and the physical world-building was well done. It also tackled some profound themes that added to its energy and depth.

[Ramla Zareen]

PamG wrote: "I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've added the first book in the series to my very long TBR."

Yes, it was great. Thanks again for telling me about it. I hope you enjoy it too when you get a chance to read it :-)

[PamG]

I finished One Last Chance by Kat Martin.

My 4.52 rounded to 5 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The story captivated me from the first page to the last. The deeply involved and multi-layered plot has some unpredictable moments that add suspense and danger. The world-building is excellent. Overall, this action-packed romantic suspense has great characterization, a little spice, and plenty of action.

[Christine]

[PamG]

I finished reading Leopard's Scar by Christine Feehan.

My 4.63 rounded to 5 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

As always, Feehan does an incredible job of bringing the main characters to life. The story grabbed my attention immediately and didn’t let up as I rapidly turned the pages. Overall, this action-packed romantic suspense has great characterization, several spicy and sizzling scenes, and plenty of action. I have read more than seventy books by this author across multiple series. This one has the right mix of romance, tension, action, and thrilling storyline.

[Christine]

I’m reading The Last Party by Clare Mackintosh

[Emily]

I just finished the latest Nora Roberts. Thoroughly great read!Nora RobertsThe Choice

[Ramla Zareen]

I recently read Marked for Deception by Anna Blakely. It's the third book in her Marked series but can easily be read as a standalone. The book hooked me right from the start and kept my interest throughout. I enjoyed it a lot.

[Christine]

I’m reading All I Want for Christmas by Maggie Knox

[Christine]

[PamG]

I finished Bowled Over Americano by Carolyn Arnold.

My 3.84 rounded to 4 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, which was suspenseful, engaging, entertaining, and humorous. While it’s very different from the other books I have read by this author, I still found the writing style relatable, vivid, and irresistible. This was an excellent start to the series.

[Christine]

I’m reading The Perfect Love Song by Patti Callahan Henry

[PamG]

Ramla Zareen wrote: "@Pam

It's a good series. I've read two books so far, and I enjoyed them both. Plus the books were quite clean. I can enjoy a Romantic Suspense book even when it's not clean. If a scene gets too ex..."

I happened to come across another series that has a psychic investigator. I haven't read the series. There's a least 17 books in the series. Thrice Spared by P.D. Workman (Reg Rawlins Psychic Investigator series).

[PamG]

I finished The Lost Witch by Paige Crutcher.

My 3.26 rounded to 3 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The author did a great job of transporting me to this community in both timelines. The imagery was extraordinary. Overall, this was an entertaining story that kept me engaged. The rich storyline with its layered plot, several interesting characters, and plenty of action made this a pleasurable read.

However, the pacing in the middle section of the book was slow. My other quibble is that there were times when the writing was more telling than showing. This also affected the novel’s pacing.

[PamG]

I finished Cleopatra's Vendetta by Avanti Centrae.

My 4.52 rounded to 5 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Centrae does a great job of world-building and makes the locations in the book come alive. She also adds cultural and historical aspects to the places and people making the reading experience an immersive one. What more could I ask for than intrigue, history, science, and mystery in an action thriller?

[Ramla Zareen]

I recently read some books in the Dark Falls series. The ones I enjoyed most are:

Book 3: Dark Legacy by Trish McCallan
Book 5: Dark Terror by Sandra Owens
Book 6: Dark Burning by Lori Ryan
Book 8: Dark Memories by Sandra Owens

Right now I'm reading Keep Me Safe by Maya Banks. It's the first book in her Slow Burn series and features a psychic female protagonist. So far I'm enjoying it.

PamG wrote: "I happened to come across another series that has a psychic investigator. I haven't read the series. There's a least 17 books in the series. Thrice Spared by P.D. Workman (Reg Rawlins Psychic Investigator series)."

Thank you Pam, I'll check it out :-)

[Christine]