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[Laura]

I listened to the audiobook of The Painter's Daughter by Julie Klassen narrated by James Gillies. This is a Christian Regency romance with all 3 POV of the love triangle in this story.

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

[PamG]

Here is my 4.36 rounded to 4 stars review of Mated for Christmas by Terry Spear:

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

Paranormal Romantic Suspense
5th book in the White Wolf Series
Entertaining, feel-good romance with some action and suspense.
Great world-building and characterization

[Karen]

A "Fill Your Kindle" set of freebies. Yes... these are all via Amazon, no downloadable formats.

It's supposed to be a one-day-only, SEPTEMBER 1, 2025. However, I got to it after midnight and most of the 17 items were still available. And, most happened to be authors I read.

https://authortialouise.com/promo/

Give it a try. Good luck. CHECK PRICES!!!

Also posted in the Special deals/Giveaways/Freebies (by authors & other members) discussion.

[Karen]

PamG wrote: "Quibbles include..."

Ooh... I like that. I have pet peeves and usually note problems I see, but sometimes they aren't really bad, just things I notice. Quibbles is a great word for those!

[PamG]

Karen wrote: "PamG wrote: "Quibbles include..."

Ooh... I like that. I have pet peeves and usually note problems I see, but sometimes they aren't really bad, just things I notice. Quibbles is a great word for ..."

Thanks, Karen.

[Laura]

Love in the Wager by Kasey Stockton is the 4th book in the Women of Worth series, however it is not worth reading. The heroine is not likeable in the least.

My 1.5* rating and review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Laura]

A prequel novella in the Bradwell Brothers series:


Properly Kissed by Kasey Stockton

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

[Christine]

I’m reading Summit Lake by Charlie Donlea

[Laura]

The Parlor Game by Ashtyn Newbold is Book #3 of the Noble Charades series and is full of games making it a fun escape read.

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

[PamG]

Here is my 3.98 rounded to 4 stars review of The Tourists by Christopher Reich:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Political / Espionage Thriller
2nd book in the Mac Dekker series
Entertaining thriller
Race against the clock
Plenty of twists and turns
Flashbacks help readers understand what has transpired but adversely affected the flow for me.

[Christine]

I’m reading The Day I Died by Lori Rader-Day

[Tiziana]

Adventure mystery by Deanna Raybourn ( well known for Lady Julia mystery series and Veronica Speedwell mystery series ) with a very little hint of romance
Night of a Thousand Stars

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

[PamG]

Here is my 4.05 rounded to 4 stars review of Willow Rose by M. Kevin Hayden:

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

Horror, but so much more.
Great atmosphere and world-building
Connections
Fascinating

[PamG]

Here is my 4.46 rounded to 4 stars review of Blind Date with a Werewolf by Patricia Briggs:

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

Urban fantasy
Alpha & Omega-verse
Features deadly and reclusive werewolf
Gifted 5 blind dates by some anonymous and concerned friends.
Good vs. Evil
Some humor
Great characterization
Compelling storyline
Plenty of action and violence
My least favorite was date two which is written as the aftermath and cleanup of the date rather than the action date.
Five stories (2 newly published) and an Epilogue combined into a novelization.

[Christine]

I’m reading The Oligarch's Daughter by Joseph Finder

[PamG]

Here is my 4.2 rounded to 4 stars review of Dead as a Door Knocker by Diane Kelly:

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

Cozy Mystery
Book 1 in the House-Flipper Serious
Hilarious and Cuddly cat named Sawdust
Great characterization
Fun, light,& entertaining

[Tammie P ℓօรƭเɳαɓօօҡ]

What She Found by Robert Dugoni

My Review

[Tiziana]

Clean romance novelette, a delightful short story :
From Cairo, With Love by Nancy Campbell Allen

My 5 star-review here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

I’m reading Winning Back His Wife by Melissa McClone

[PamG]

Here is my 4.3 rounded to 4 stars review of The Lines by Matt Brolly:

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

Police Procedural, British Crime Drama
1st book in a new series featuring DS Liam Kilshaw
Great characterization and atmosphere
Gripping and suspenseful
There is the beginning of a romance

[PamG]

Here is my 4.41 rounded to 4 stars review of Fallen Star by Lee Goldberg:

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

Police Procedural / crime novel
6th book in the Eve Ronin series
set in Calabasas, CA
Action-packed, Good twists, Some humor

[Christine]

I’m reading Ghost Stories of Texas by Jo-Anne Christensen

[Tammie P ℓօรƭเɳαɓօօҡ]

I just finished reading The One Who Refused to Feed: The Real Horror Is What You Can't Forget by Biale Drageo

My Review

[PamG]

Here is my 4.2 rounded to 4 stars review of Dead in the Doorway by Diane Kelly:

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

Cozy Mystery
Book 2 in the House-Flipper Cozy Mystery Series
Entertaining, Sprinkled with Humor
Likeable and relatable characters

[PamG]

Here is my 3.85 rounded to 4 stars review of Murder With a View by Diane Kelly:

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

Cozy Mystery
Book 3 in the House-Flipper Series
Entertaining, Good characterization, Likeable and relatable main characters
A little too much telling versus showing in the wrap-up at the end of the book.
Some unrealistic aspects to the police investigation

[Christine]

I’m reading Haunted Massachusetts: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Bay State by Cheri Farnsworth

[PamG]

Here is my 4.39 rounded to 4 stars review of The Iron Storm by Jack Du Brul:

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

Historical Mystery and Action Thriller
15th book in the Isaac Bell series
Overall, this is a briskly paced and entertaining page-turner that kept me engaged throughout the suspenseful, intriguing, and high stakes historical thriller. The book was terrific and transported this reader into the dark and terrifying world of a historical war. It was a rich assortment of history, politics, espionage, and war brought together with great world-building and an action-filled plot.

[Christine]

I’m reading Ghosts of Mount Holly:: A History of Haunted Happenings by Jan Lynn Bastien

[Christine]

I’m reading Ghosts of Burlington County:: Historical Hauntings from the Mullica to the Delaware by Jan Lynn Bastien

[Christine]

I’m reading Springtime in Salt River / Love Thine Enemy by RaeAnne Thayne

[PamG]

Here is my 4.5 rounded to 5 stars review of The Bone Thief by Vanessa Lillie:

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

Mystery / Suspense
Book 2 in the Syd Walker series
Well-written and well-researched
Fantastic world-building, great plot, disturbing scenes, excellent pacing
Suspenseful, gritty, horrifying, thought-provoking, atmospheric
The author weaves in information about American history, struggles, and politics as it relates to Native Americans.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.23 rounded to 4 stars review of False Start by Bev Pettersen:

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

Mystery
Book 5 in the K-9 Mystery series
Entertaining and fast read
Racehorses, dogs
Great world-building, good characterization
Somewhat predictable, but enjoyable.

[Tampatha]

Beyond the Blue Horizon by AL Jackson

[PamG]

Here is my 4.29 rounded to 4 stars review of Her Buried Past by Carolyn Arnold:

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

Police Procedural
14th book int he Madison Knight series
Great characterization, suspenseful

[PamG]

Here is my 4.16 rounded to 4 stars review of Batten Down the Belfry by Diane Kelly:

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

Cozy Mystery
4th book in the House-Flipper Series
Fun, light, entertaining
Good characterization and world-building

[PamG]

Here is my 4.18 rounded to 4 stars review of The Tattered Cover by Ellery Adams:

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

Cozy Mystery
8th book in the Secret, Book, and Scone Society series
Great characterization and world-building
Contains references to many books and authors and has a quote at the beginning of each chapter.

[Tammie P ℓօรƭเɳαɓօօҡ]

I just finished reading:
Ankle Snatcher

My Review

[Christine]

I’m reading Terrified by Kevin O'Brien

[PamG]

Here is my 3.94 rounded to 4 stars review of Bug Explorers! A Bug Book for Kids: Outdoor Activities, Insect Facts, and Stickers byEmily Greenhalgh:

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

Children's Nonfiction
Fun and educational

[Tiziana]

Fast paced historical mystery set in the Byzantine Empire:
The Mosaic of Shadows by Tom Harper


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

[PamG]

Here is my 4.43 rounded to 4 stars review of Imposter Syndrome by Andrew Mayne:

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

Mystery / Police investigation
Spin-off Series featuring two FMCs.
Good characterization, a thought-provoking and chilling premise, and an intriguing mystery

[PamG]

Here is my 3 star review of Fallen City by Adrienne Young:

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

Outlier opinion

Fantasy
Book 1 in the Fallen City duology
Dual timelines and dual points of view adversely affected the flow of this story.
While it kept me interested in the outcome, I didn't fully engage with the characters.
On top of that, it has a cliffhanger ending.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.34 rounded to 4 stars review of Hungry Like the Wolf by Paige Tyler:

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

Paranormal Romantic Suspense
1st book in the SWAT: Special Wolf Alpha Team Series
Entertaining
Delivers on escapism
Instant attraction
A couple of steamy scenes

[PamG]

Here is my 2.95 rounded to 3 stars review of The Graveyard Club: Revenge Game by R.L. Stine:

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

Graphic Novel / Horror / YA
Excellent illustrations
I did not like the characters.
I wasn't the target audience for this book. Arson and scorpions are not a prank. Neither are broken bones.
The horror part in the last part of the book was better than the so-called prank part in the beginning.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.49 rounded to 4 stars review of Deadly Trade by Sara Driscoll:

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

Mystery / FBI K-9
10th book in the FBI K-9 series
set in Hawaii
Dynamic characters, fantastic world-building, excellent pacing, intense scenes, great plot

[Karen]

I posted this in the AUTHORS CORNER (Offers/Requests) > Special deals/Giveaways/Freebies (by authors & other members) board as well.

I know there be some HEAs, at least I hope so... :o)
*x*x*x*x*x*x

Another newsletter, another set of freebies. There were three sites linked in the newsletter. All appear to be on the dark (very dark), erotica, and smutty sides. If you're not into that, don't partake/visit. They all note limited timing; one posted dates of 10/01-31/25.

I haven't done a full perusal of the offerings as of yet, but in my short lookover, I saw some things I know I cannot/won't read.

*** AGAIN... Trigger warnings, dark (and darker)
themes, and smut. CLICK AT YOUR OWN RISK ***

01: Free and Filthy (October Edition) -- Seems to be the tamest of the offerings, but???
Ready to fall for your next book boyfriend? From mafia kings to grumpy billionaires and tattooed firefighters, these stories bring the heat. Snag them fast—they won't be free forever.
https://books.bookfunnel.com/freefilt...

02: Dark Romance Promotion -- labeled "trigger warning"
Give In To The Dark Side! Guilty pleasures feel so much better when they're FREE. Download and indulge today...
https://books.bookfunnel.com/trigger-...

03: Seize the Smut -- seems to be the filthiest of the three, but???
Click to get your free erotica and erotica romance reads. Searching for your next spicy read? Look no further! These authors have teamed up to offer a filthy selection of free books. Available for a limited time.
https://books.bookfunnel.com/seize_th...

[Christine]

I’m reading The Drake House by Kelly Moran

[Christine]

[PamG]

Here is my 4.34 rounded to 4 stars review of Crescent City Christmas Chaos by Ellen Byron:

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

Cozy Mystery
4th book in the Vintage Cookbook Mystery Series
Set in New Orleans, LA
Mystery, Culture, and Food
Includes several recipes at the end of the book
Great world-building and characterization

[PamG]

Here is my 4.34 rounded to 4 stars review of Wolf Trouble by Paige Tyler:

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

Paranormal Romantic Suspense
2nd book in the SWAT: Special Wolf Alpha Team series
Set in Dallas, TX
1st woman added to the SWAT team
Great world-building and characterization
Steamy scenes in the 2nd half of the book