Category: 5 paws

Review – Death by Jellybeans by Susie Black

  Synopsis  “Brings a whole new meaning to the rabbit died.” Mermaid Swimwear President Holly Schlivnik discovers the Bainbridge Department Store Easter Bunny slumped over dead, and obnoxious swimwear buyer Sue Ellen Magee is arrested for the crime. Despite her differences with the nasty buyer, Holly is convinced the Queen of Mean didn’t do it. […]

Review – The Broken Heart Playlist by Lara Martin

  Synopsis Perfect for fans of Katherine Center, The Broken Heart Playlist is a single-parent, slow-burn, emotional romance. Kate Miller is an extraordinary food stylist. She employs a whole host of tricks to make food look deliciously perfect, from painting grill lines on a steak to using mashed potatoes for an ice cream shoot. But […]

Review – The Stargazer by Jim Bates

  Synopsis In this collection of stories, Jim shares with the reader the lives of ordinary people who each have a unique story to tell. Mitch’s life is enhanced immeasurably when he meets fellow stargazer Loren and his daughter. Doug and Evie form an unlikely friendship while riding the bus to work. Dan and Tim […]

Review – The Forgotten One by Catherine Bybee

  Synopsis New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bybee spins a dazzling tale of long-lost relatives, overnight riches, and unexpected romance in the dramatic second book of The Heirs series. Sarah McNeilly is a rare find in the tabloid industry. She won’t ignite gossip. She finds the truth. And for once, that’s […]

Review – Shrimping West Texas by Bart Reid

  Shrimping West Texas By Bart Reid   Texana / Science / Aquaculture Publisher: Texas Tech University Press Pages: 256 Publication Date: May 21, 2024   Synopsis When you think of a marine environment, what do you picture? Wetlands, possibly; coastal shores, perhaps. When you think of a shrimp farm, what do you picture? Some […]

Review – Arty by Penny Schneider

  Synopsis Arty is not your typical you see a fish you fight betta fish. He knows how he is supposed to be, but he feels different. What he wishes for most is a friend. He doesn’t know about this friend stuff, or if he can even have one. All he knows is that he […]

Review & Interview – A Very Bad Thing by J.T. Ellison

  Synopsis From New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison comes a taut thriller about one author at the pinnacle of her career, whose past threatens to destroy everything she has—and everyone she knows. A great writer knows when to deliver a juicy plot twist. But for one author, the biggest twist of all is […]

Review & Excerpt – Made for Mistletoe by Nan Reinhardt

  Synopsis This Christmas, he has big plans until he meets a beautiful distraction…. Army reservist Cameron Walker loves everything about the holidays in River’s Edge—celebrating with his big family and carving out more time to work on his custom design furniture in his studio. But when he meets a visiting artist and niece of […]

Review & Giveaway – Murder on the Page by Daryl Wood Gerber

    Murder on the Page (A Literary Dining Mystery) Cozy Mystery 1st in Series Setting – North Carolina Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington Cozies (October 22, 2024) Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages Synopsis Featuring twin hooks that cozy readers can’t get enough of—classic books and delicious food—this new series from the Agatha Award-winning, […]

Review – The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman

  Synopsis It’s never too late for new beginnings. On the cusp of turning eighty, newly retired pharmacist Augusta Stern is adrift. When she relocates to Rallentando Springs—an active senior community in southern Florida—she unexpectedly crosses paths with Irving Rivkin, the delivery boy from her father’s old pharmacy—and the man who broke her heart sixty […]