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[PamG]

Here is my 4.14 rounded to 4 stars review of A Slash of Emerald by Patrice McDonough:

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

Historical Mystery
2nd book in the Dr. Julia Lewis series
Victorian London, 1867
Dark and gritty
Great characterization and atmosphere
I learned about the Victorian art world.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.56 rounded to 5 stars review of Hidden Angels by Carolyn Arnold:

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

Police procedural / crime novel
13th book in the Detective Amanda Steele Series
Fast-paced, dark, and gripping

[PamG]

Here is my 4.59 rounded to 5 stars review of Midnight Black by Mark Greaney:

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

Action thriller, Espionage
14th book in the Gray Man series
Fast-paced, exhilarating action, gripping prologue, suspenseful Strong, flawed, and capable protagonist

[Christine]

I’m reading Buried Too Deep by Karen Rose

[Karen]

Limited time freebies...

The link to this came in a newsletter I receive from LB Dunbar. She's offering a prequel to a series I'm reading. Haven't checked out others as of yet.

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Happy Hunting!

[Karen]

As for what I'm reading... I'm working my way through A.J. Harmon's First Class series... AGAIN! It's among series I return to when I think of particular scenes I want to read again and (most of the time) wind up reading the entire series again.

This series covers the loves of six of seven brothers from early forties down to mid twenties. The people are so "good" and all get HEAs after overcoming their women's misgivings and/or other obstacles. I've reread the first six so far--as if I have the time to waste rereading. I'll probably finish the last three (one next-gen story) over the weekend. Sweet stories of love and family.

My only real negative with the series is that we don't get the romance story of gay son Andrew and his partner Rory. They're already together in the first book, which centers on oldest brother Matt. It's not like they're overlooked. Andrew and Rory get married during Matt's story and we get updates on the couple as other stories are told (adopting children, etc.). Actually, the different couples and family members show up throughout the entire series in and out of each others' lives so we get updates on everyone from the matriarch and patriarch through their children (7 sons), in-laws, and grandchildren. The stories showcase familial love as well as the romantic. Sweet.


I have finished a couple of mysteries in between (on other readers), including the just-finished Addison Moore book Vanilla Glazed Valentine Vendetta from her Murder in the Mix/Lottie Lemon series--the 52!! entry. They're helping me with my 2025 challenges.

[PamG]

Here is my 4 star review of I Heard a Fly Buzz When I Died by Amanda Flower:

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

Historical Mystery
Book 2 in the Emily Dickinson series
Well-researched
Great characterization and world-building
Entertaining, but a slower pace at times
Set in Aug 1856 in Amherst Massachusetts

[Christine]

[Ramla Zareen]

Karen wrote: "Limited time freebies..."

Thanks Karen :-)

[PamG]

Here is my 4.48 rounded to 4 stars review of Eternal Magic by Alexandra Ivy:

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

Paranormal Romantic Suspense / Urban Fantasy
Magic for Hire series Bk 3
Features Maya Rosen and Revyr
Fast-paced, intriguing, and entertaining
Great Characterization
Plenty of action and danger, a mystery, lots of tension

[Tiziana]

Historical cozy mystery set in 18th century Paris, just before the French revolution.

The Song Peddler of the Pont Neuf by Laura Lebow

My 3 star review here :
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

I’m reading Second Chance Season by Emily March

[Tiziana]

Very good historical mystery set in 18th century Venice.

Ascension by Gregory Dowling

Here is my 5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 4.23 rounded to 4 stars review of Not Who We Expected by Lisa Black:

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

Crime Thriller
4th book in the Locard Institute Thriller series
Overall, this was a fascinating and captivating novel with great characterization and worldbuilding! There is the right amount of mystery, tension, and apprehensiveness to keep readers engrossed and wondering what will happen next.

[Christine]

[Tammie P ℓօรƭเɳαɓօօҡ]

I finished reading My Sister's Grave (Tracy Crosswhite, #1) by Robert Dugoni.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I am reading Her Final Breath (Tracy Crosswhite, #2) by Robert Dugoni.

[PamG]

Tammie P ℓօรƭเɳαɓօօҡ wrote: "I finished reading My Sister's Grave (Tracy Crosswhite, #1) by Robert Dugoni.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I am reading Her Final Breath (Tracy Cros..."

I love this series.

[PamG]

Here are reviews of 2 recent books that I have finished:

I Died for Beauty by Amanda Flower - 4.16 rounded to 4 stars

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

Historical Mystery
3rd book in the Emily Dickinson mystery series (final book)
Great characterization and world-building combined with mysteries
Mixes real-life people with fictional characters
This novel brings to life the conflicting sentiments that existed in America at the time.
Set in Amherst, MA in January 1857

And

Blood on the Vine by J.T. Falco
4.32 rounded to 4 stars

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

Crime Thriller / FBI investigation
Set in Napa Valley, CA
Fast-paced, intriguing, and suspenseful with great characterization an plenty of action and danger
I hope this becomes a series.

[Christine]

I’m reading Good Half Gone by Tarryn Fisher

[PamG]

Here is my 4.1 rounded to 4 stars review of Ward D by Freida McFadden:

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

Psychological Thriller
Compelling and Suspenseful
Flashbacks to eight years ago
Good characterization and great atmosphere

[PamG]

Here is my 4.05 rounded to 4 stars review of Kills Well with Others by Deanna Raybourn:

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

Mystery / Thriller
Mature Women Assassins (60+)
Overall, this is an engaging, fascinating, fast-paced, and well-plotted mystery that is entertaining and unique.
Contains explicit depictions of violence and murder

[PamG]

Here is my 4.37 rounded to 4 stars review of Mr. Whisper by Andrew Mayne:

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

Mystery / Investigation
Ist book in the Specialists series
Has protagonists from multiple series
Entertaining, engaging, great characterization
Thought-Provoking premise
Intriguing Mystery

[Christine]

I’m reading The Maid's Diary by Loreth Anne White

[PamG]

Here is my 4.34 rounded to 4 stars review of The Vanishing Kind by Alice Henderson:

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

Crime Thriller
Fourth book in the Dr. Alex Carter series
Combines Mystery, Nature, the Environment, Action Adventure, Survival, and Endangered Species
Entertaining, compelling
I learned a lot about jaguars

[Christine]

[Tiziana]

A gripping mystery set in 18th century Republic of Venice ( Italy )

The Four Horsemen: A Venetian mystery with surprises at every turn by Gregory Dowling

My full 5 star review HERE :
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

[PamG]

Here is my 4.3 rounded to 4 stars review of Ambush by Colleen Coble:

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

Romantic Suspense
1st book in the Sanctuary series
Suspenseful with Mysteries and Intrigue
Family dynamics, Romance
Entertaining

[Tiziana]

Adventure romance set in England during Civil war :

Her Rebel Heart byAlison Stuart

Here is my 3.7 ( rounded up to 4 ) star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

[Christine]

I’m reading The Body Brokers by Brian Cuban

[Tammie P ℓօรƭเɳαɓօօҡ]

Her Final Breath by Robert Dugoni

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

[PamG]

Here is my 3.7 rounded to 4 stars review of Silent as the Grave by Rhys Bowen & Clare Broyles:

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

Historical Mystery
21st book in the Molly Murphy (Sullivan) series
set in NYC in 1909
Good characterization
Info on the early days of the silent movie industry
Mix of fictional and fictional takes on real characters such as Thomas Edison and Mary Pickford

[PamG]

Here is my 4.05 rounded to 4 stars review of The Library Game: A Secret Staircase Novel by Gigi Pandian:

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

Cozy Mystery
Locked Room Mystery
Disappearing Bodies
Illusionists
Libraries
Entertaining, Interesting Characters, Some Suspense, A bit of romance, a lot of misdirection, a good mystery

[Christine]

I’m reading The Ambulance Chaser by Brian Cuban

[PamG]

Here is my 4.48 rounded to 4 stars review of Witness 8 by Steve Cavanagh:

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

Legal Thriller / Psychological Thriller
8th book in the Eddie Flynn series
Multiple Points of view
Fast-paced
Set in Manhattan
Unconventional legal team
Distinctive characters
Multi-layered plot

[PamG]

Here is my 3.37 rounded to 3 stars review of All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman:

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

Solid debut
Full of mystery, suspense, domestic drama, and single mother challenges
Great premise
Florence isn't your usual protagonist and isn't always likeable.
Poor choices
Somewhat tumultuous at times

[Christine]

I’m reading The Girl Death Left Behind by Lurlene McDaniel

[Ramla Zareen]

PamG wrote: "Here is my 4.7 rounded to 5 stars review of A Killer's Code by Isabella Maldonado:
Read in Dec. but needed to wait until 2025 to post.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

FBI Thriller
Book 3 in the Daniela Vega series
Featuring an FBI codebreaker following a killer's cryptic clues across the country.
Twists, tension, suspense & violence.
Solid plot. Good characterization. Excellent world-building.
"

Ramla Zareen wrote: "This sounds good. I'll try to read it soon. Thanks for the review :-)"

I read the second and the third book of this series. Enjoyed them a lot. Looking forward to the fourth book. Hope it's published soon :-)

I'm currently reading—and enjoying—the Bridget Bishop FBI Mystery Thriller Series by Melinda Woodhall. It qualifies for several Reading Challenges I'm doing such as:

1) Deadly Author of the Month Challenge (Tall, Dark & Deadly group)
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

2) Series Challenge (HEA group)
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

3) Clean Up Your TBR Shelf Challenge (HEA group)
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

And so on :-)

[PamG]

Here is my 4.47 rounded to 4 stars review of The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America by Kostya Kennedy:

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

Part Biography / Part Colonial History
Paul Revere's ride the night of April 18-19, 1775
Thought-provoking and Engaging
Well-researched

[Christine]

[Christine]

I’m reading New Jersey Haunts by Elias Zwillenberg by Elias Zwillenberg

[Christine]

[Christine]

I’m reading Track Her Down by Melinda Leigh

[PamG]

Here is my 4 star review of The Unlucky Ones by Hannah Morrissey:

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

Crime Novel
Police Procedural
Dark, gritty, suspenseful, and disturbing at times.
Good characterization
Dual points of view

[PamG]

Here is my 4.09 rounded to 4 stars review of The Summer Guests by Tess Gerritsen:

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

Mystery / Crime Novel
Former spies, acting police chief
2nd book in The Martini Club crime series
Great atmosphere and characterization
Told from several points of view
Historical aspect comes into play later in the book and adds another level of complexity and interest
Entertaining and suspenseful

[Christine]

[Christine]

[Christine]

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