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[PamG]

Here is my 3.48 rounded to 3 stars review of Love & Other Cures For the Recently Undead by H.J. Ramsay:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Post apocalyptic / dystopian romantasy
Good characterization
Pulled on the heartstrings

[Christine]

I’m reading The Last Sinner by Lisa Jackson

[PamG]

Here is my 4.28 rounded to 4 stars review of The Devil's Advocate by Steve Cavanagh:

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

Legal Thriller
6th book in the Eddie Flynn series
Compelling characters
Well-written
Tough to read at times
Corruption, racism, murder, a character's enjoyment of others' suffering

[Tiziana]

Secrets of the Nile by Tasha Alexander

Tribute to Agatha Christie with golden age mystery vibes mixed up with historical elements as usual in LADY EMILY SERIES

Here is my 3.5 rounded up to 4-star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Laura]

Continued in the Arrangements series. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Jessica Elisa Boyd of Book #7:


A Wager Worth Making by Rebecca Connolly

My review with 2 hidden spoilers: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Laura]

Book #1 in The Bride Ships series. It is a tale of forbidden love by a Christian author.


A Reluctant Bride by Jody Hedlund

My review of the audiobook narrated by Esther Wane: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 4.7 rounded to 5 stars review of Framed in Death by J.D. Robb:

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

Near-future police procedural
61st book in the Eve Dallas / In Death series
Great sense of place, wonderful characters / strong female protagonist, a bit of romance

[Tammie P ℓօรƭเɳαɓօօҡ]

I just finished reading A Cold Trail by Robert Dugoni

My Review

[Christine]

[Laura]

Listened to the first book in A London League series narrated by Jessica Elisa Boyd, who did an excellent job at voice acting. Gave it 3.75***


The Lady and the Gent by Rebecca Connolly

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

[Laura]

Followed along with the audiobook to the second book in the London League series. The review is of both the book and the audiobook.


A Rogue About Town by Rebecca Connolly

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

[PamG]

Here is my 4.56 rounded to 5 stars review of Knife in the Back by Karen Rose:

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

Romantic Suspense
Book four in the New Orleans series
Suspenseful, Intriguing, splendid setting
Pulls on the heartstrings at times

[Laura]

Continuing to read in the London League series of books. This time it was A Tip of the Cap which was the third one out of six. My review link below:

by Rebecca Connolly

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

[Tiziana]

Just finished
Whisper of Jasmine by Deanna Raybourn

A short story that is the prequel of a mystery-romance novel named " City of Jasmine"

Here is my 3.5 rounded up to 4star-review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 3.35 rounded to 3 stars review of Please Don't Lie by Christina Baker Kline & Anne Burt:

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

Psychological thriller / Domestic Suspense
Great worldbuilding
Lacked action and suspense except at the beginning and the end. Great prologue, then slow for a long time before the book picked up again.
Not really a thriller for me for most of the book, but still entertaining.

[Christine]

I’m reading Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda

[Laura]

I've continued on in the London League series. The fourth book has been my least favorite due to the heroine not being likeable, and the chemistry between them was lacking. However, it builds upon the other books and ended on a cliffhanger that entices you to read the next one in the series.


By Hook or By Rook by Rebecca Connolly

Link to my 3*** review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Laura]

Still reading the London League series of books. I've reached book #5, but it was disappointing and did not make sense. I gave it a 2.5** rating and review:


Fall from Trace by Rebecca Connolly

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

[PamG]

Here is my 3.82 rounded to 4 stars review of Dreaming of a White Wolf Christmas by Terry Spear:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Paranormal romance
Bk 2 in the White Wolf Series
Easy-to-read and enjoyable, but lacked the suspense and action that I expected.

[Laura]

Finished the London League series of books, and this time it really was a disappointment. It lacked wholeheartedly in everything a book is supposed to be. I gave it a 2** rating.


To Sketch a Sphinx by Rebecca Connolly

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

[PamG]

Here is my 4.3 rounded to 4 stars review of Dying Cry by Margaret Mizushima:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Mystery / Police Procedural
10th book in the Timber Creek K-9 series
Overall, this is a clever and suspenseful mystery with compelling characters, a great sense of place, and tense moments throughout the story.

[Christine]

I’m reading The Girl Who Survived by Lisa Jackson

[Laura]

The third book of the Clairvoir Castle Romances series can be read as a stand-a-alone. It is a refreshingly sweet and clean Regency romance novel.


Sir Andrew and the Authoress by Sally Britton

Link to my 4**** review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 4.3 rounded to 4 stars review of Three Girls Gone by Carolyn Arnold:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Mystery / Police Procedural
14th book in the Detective Amanda Steele series
Overall, this is a clever and fast-paced mystery with great characterization and some heart-breaking moments as well as some heart-warming scenes.

[Laura]

A book I absolutely loved:


A Confirmed Rake by Martha Keyes

It is the second in The Donovans series but can be read as a stand-a-alone, and it is a sweet and clean regency romance that makes it the perfect escape read.

My 4.5**** short review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 4.25 rounded to 4 stars review of Legend of the White Wolf by Terry Spear:

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

Paranormal Romantic Suspense
1st book in the White Wolf series
Great characterization and world-building
Good chemistry between the main characters

[PamG]

Here is my 3.8 rounded to 4 stars review of Wolf to the Rescue by Terry Spear:

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

Paranormal Romantic Suspense
Novella
Book 4.5 in the White Wolf series
There's plenty of action, suspense, and romance, but I wanted a little more character depth.
Great world-building

[Christine]

I’m reading The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes

[Laura]

Finished Book #2 of the Seasons of Change series, and it was a huge disappointment


A Forgiving Heart by Kasey Stockton

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

[Laura]

I only listened to the audiobook of the second one in The Worthingtons series, and the narrator's performance was a let-down.


When a Marquis Chooses a Bride by Ella Quinn

My 2.5** review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 4.27 rounded to 4 stars review of Flight of the White Wolf by Terry Spear:

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

Paranormal Romantic Suspense
3rd book in the white wolf series
Great characterization and world-building
Set mainly in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in MN
Entertaining and full of romance, danger, and suspense.

[Tammie P ℓօรƭเɳαɓօօҡ]

I just finished reading In Her Tracks by Robert Dugoni

My Review

I haven't decided what to read next.

[Christine]

I’m reading Oxygen by Carol Cassella

[PamG]

Here is my 3.78 rounded to 4 stars review of The Highland Heist by Pepper Basham:

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

Christian Historical Mystery with a little Romance
4th book in the Frederick and Grace Mystery series
Funny, heartwarming at times, plenty of adventure, action, & suspense
The mystery was a little too easy to discern.
A fun and entertaining book, nonetheless.

[PamG]

Here is my 3.93 rounded to 4 stars review of Ancient Warlord by Katie Reus:

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

Paranormal romance with a little suspense
10th book in the Ancients Rising Series
Overall, this was an entertaining and enjoyable book with humor, great characterization, and a sweet, but slow burn romance. I wanted more suspense and action.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.13 rounded to 4 stars review of The Night Collector by Victor Methos:

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

Legal / Crime Thriller
2nd book in the Vegas Shadows series
Well-crafterd plot, great characterization, suspenseful
Investigation and Trial
I didn't like the ending. The case is solved, but there's a major situation that is left up in the air. Otherwise, this would have been a 5-star read for me.

[Laura]

I gave Forever Engaged by Ashtyn Newbold a 3*** rating because the second half was much better than the first.

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

[Laura]

I only gave Hazelhurst by Martha Keyes a 2.5** rating for the lack of depth in the writing style.

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

[Laura]

A new release that I had great expectations for, and I think made me feel somewhat disappointed in A Secret Correspondence by Kasey Stockton. I only gave it a 3*** rating.

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

[PamG]

Here is my 3.48 rounded to 3 stars review of You Make It Feel Like Christmas by Sophie Sullivan:

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

Contemporary Romance
Second Chance
Entertaining and light for the most part with a couple of deeper themes.
Humorous at times
Quibbles include: some telling vs. showing and the romance advancing too quickly

[Laura]

Absolutely loved this Regency romance about a marriage of convenience. The hero was so swoon-worthy!


Sensibly Wed by Kasey Stockton
Book #1 of the Bradwell Brothers series

My 4.5**** rating and review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Laura]

A novella that is a retelling of The Ugly Duckling story:



A Beautiful Love by Megan Walker

My 3*** review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Laura]

A novella about a marriage of convenience riddled with rumors in Society:


The Marriage Bargain by Heidi Kimball
Book #5 in the Regency House Party: Havencrest series

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

[PamG]

Here is my 3.10 rounded to 3 stars review of The Salvage by Anbara Salam:

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

Literary Gothic Historical Fiction
This didn't feel like horror to me although others have categorized it as such.
This is great world-building and atmosphere.
I wanted more suspense and danger and a faster pace. It was extremely slow.

[Christine]

I’m reading Under an Alaskan Sky by Jennifer Snow

[Tiziana]

Desert adventure-mystery with a very little touch of romance :

City of Jasmine Deanna Raybourn

My 4 star review here :
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Karen]

Just spent nine days reading two series by Piper Stone.
** ** ** **
First up was her Mountain Men of Danger Falls series. Three brothers, all ex-military (marine, army, and navy), special/black ops operatives, are emotionally blackmailed by their parents into returning “home” to run their parents' resort in order to inherit or profit from the sale of the resort. The brothers, who haven't gotten along since they were kids (their father's fault) all have to agree to remain there at least a year. Though the loners don’t care for their ex-army father and the way he raised and treated them before they enlisted, they agree to make their mother happy. Thus starts their stories. Though each can be read as a standalone, it’s better to read them in order. There is an overriding mystery to the series and each brother has his own demon to slay.

*01 Shephard
*02 Jagger
*03 Hunter

** ** ** ** ** **
Next up was the Montana Bad Boys series. This series comprises the stories of five buddies from Missoula, MT labeled the Bad Boys because they committed pranks and petty crimes. All enlisted in the marines together along with a sixth friend. Though separated after boot camp, they wound up a team of contracted soldiers. There was a problem with their last mission and the five wind up heading home for varying reasons (e.g., one's brother was killed; another's uncle passed and left his estate; etc.) and carrying some guilt from that last mission. As with the previous series, these can be read as standalones. It’s a bit easier with this series because there isn’t a overlying mystery, but reading out of order “spoils” some previous events, so it’s best to read in order.

*01 Hawk
*02 Scorpion
*03 Mustang
*04 Nash
*05 Austin

I enjoyed both series (3.0-4.0 stars). However, I did have issues with stuff that happens in the books that seemed out of character for trained military people, especially special/black ops (e.g., going into a fight in a remote area with no cell service without satellite phones or walkie-talkies, etc.). And, there are some loose threads left hanging here and there--at least stuff I'd want cleared up/answered. My biggest complaint, though, is that there are no epilogues. I want to know the couples I rooted for are living their HEAs, not just HFN. We do get updates on couples in subsequent books, but since the stories in both series take place within the same timeframe—albeit one after the other we don’t know how they all are a year or two or 10 down the road. C’mon Piper, would it kill you to have a series epilogue in the last book? -- To be fair, I haven't checked to see if there are (were) series updates offered in her newsletters. Still...

Note: All these books include rough and/or intense sexual scenes, including spankings. If such material offends you, please don’t read these books.

[Laura]

Recently read a novella in the Business of Love collection about a blind man that marries of woman with a disfigured face


At First Sight by Ashtyn Newbold

My 3.5*** review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Laura]

Finished another novella in the Business of Love collection, but this time I cannot recommend it.


Ashbrook Abbey by Heather Chapman

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

[Laura]

Finished the final novella in the Business of Love collection. My review was mixed.


First Comes Marriage by Paula Kremser

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