Category: Review

Guest Post & Review – Harriet Hates Lemonade by Kim McCollum

  Synopsis Meet Harriet. But don’t be surprised if she isn’t interested in meeting you. Harriet has life all figured out, and she doesn’t hesitate to inform others of their shortcomings. Though her attempts to become president of the homeowners association failed, that doesn’t stop her from berating “off-leash-dog-man” or from reporting the neighbor who […]

Review – Finding My Way Back by Renee Curtis

  Synopsis Harlow Phillips had her future mapped out—a prestigious music program in New York City and a promising career as a concert pianist. But in one violent moment, her best friend’s stalker shattered more than just her right hand. He destroyed her dreams, her relationships, and her sense of self. Now, many months and […]

Review & Giveaway – Ziva The Great by Cindy J. Vanous

  ZIVA THE GREAT By Cindy J. Vanous   Children’s Fiction: Ages 6-12 Publication Date: October 21, 2025 32 Pages     Synopsis Ziva the Great is a heartfelt picture book for older children about a Maine Coon cat learning to trust again and a quiet girl named Elsie who understands gentle things. Ziva is […]

Review & Giveaway – The Regression Strain by Kevin Hwang

  The Regression Strain by Kevin Hwang   Medical Thriller Publisher: Normal Range Press Publication Date: May 26, 2025     Synopsis Dr. Peter Palma joins the medical team of the Paradise to treat passengers for minor ailments as the cruise ship sails across the Atlantic. But he soon discovers that something foul is festering […]

Review – Critters and Crimes by Elizabeth Pantley

Synopsis A quaint riverside town holds many secrets … and the only ones who’ve seen it all are the critters. This book club dives (literally!) into the pages of a cozy mystery. The quirky group must solve the mystery to get out of the book. It’s so much fun – you’ll wish you had a […]

Review – Keeper of My Heart by Traci Borum

  Synopsis Lexi Price runs an antiques shop she inherited from Gigi, her great-grandmother, in the charming Texas town of Morgan’s Grove. When Lexi stumbles on a mysterious necklace once owned by Gigi, she becomes curious about the secrets her great-grandmother may have been hiding from the family. Lexi enlists the help of Graham Faulkner, […]

Review – A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James

  Synopsis Strange things happen in Fell, New York. A mysterious drowning at the town’s roadside motel. The unexplained death of a young girl whose body is left by the railroad tracks. For the Esmie siblings—Violet, Vail, and Dodie—the final straw was the shocking disappearance of their little brother. It started as a normal game […]

Review & Giveaway – Her Last Best Friend by Nellie H. Steele

    Her Last Best Friend (Shadow Lake Ranch Murders) Psychological Thriller 1st in Series Setting – Shadow Lake Ranch, a working ranch in Montana Publisher ‏ : ‎ A Novel Idea Publishing, LLC Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 23, 2025 Print length ‏ : ‎ 316 pages Synopsis A friendship. A betrayal. A […]

Review – Cross Your Heart and Hope He Dies by Jenny Elder Moke

  Synopsis Hobnobbing with Seattle’s elite on a super-yacht, Juliette Winters is about to land the deal of the century—if she doesn’t get arrested first. She Doesn’t Have A Clue author Jenny Elder Moke returns with another riotous mystery rom-com that delights in rich people behaving badly. Juliette Winters is used to taking care of business alone. […]

Review & Giveaway – Quiet Valor by Larry Nouvel

  QUIET VALOR: EVERYDAY AMERICANS By Larry Nouvel   Genre: Inspirational Nonfiction/ American Social History Publication Date: November 4, 2025 Pages: 241     Synopsis Some acts of courage never make the news, but they keep the world turning. In every community, there are people who keep things moving simply by showing up. Quiet Valor: […]