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BOOK NEWS: December 7, 2021

BOOK NEWS: December 7, 2021

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Happy December! Here are some of the new books releasing this week!

 

Books for Kids

Good Knight, Mustache Baby – Mustache Baby and Beard Baby are back, this time fighting the childhood foe, bedtime. I can’t wait to see this one in person. The first two books are some of my favorites.
Build Your Own Disneyland – This gift book becomes a 3D model of Disneyland.
She Persisted: Helen Keller – A chapter book biography.

 

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

What Is the Story of Captain Kirk? (Is it any surprise I already preordered this one?!)
Who Is Queen Elizabeth II? AND Who Were Stanley and Livingstone?
The Big Reveal – Addie and her friends decide to put on a top-secret burlesque show to help Addie raise money for dance school, but when word gets out, the body-shaming and slut-shaming begins.
Fools in Love: Fresh Twists on Romantic Tales (LGBTQ+) – All of your favorite romance tropes applied in new ways. I have this one on my list for this week.
If This Gets Out (LGBTQ+) – From the author of Only Mostly Devastated (♥♥♥♥½) and Perfect on Paper. When two members of a boy band start to fall in love, the pressure from their label to stay in the closet leaves them to wonder if they will ever be able to truly be themselves. I’ll be reviewing this one soon!

 

Books for Adults

Absence of Mallets (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 9 in the Fixer-Upper Mystery series. Shannon and Mac are on the hunt for a killer who is trying to up-end everything they are trying to build in their community.
Absynthe (Trade Paperback) – A shell-shocked veteran with telepathic powers thanks to a military project in WWI teams up with an heiress to take on his former commander who is now the President and who wants the military program to stay secret, permanently. This is absolutely on my list for this week! I have already pre-ordered it.
The Amish Quilting Bee (Trade Paperback) – A collection of three Amish stories about new relationships and quilts.
The Case of the Sugar Plum Shenanigans (e-book, December 9) – When her boyfriend goes to Wisconsin for a job interview, Annie decides to go along. They can stay at her great-aunt’s inn, The Cheesehead Lodge. Sure, her family is a bit odd, and Annie is a ghost-whisperer. But they’ll only be there a few days – what could possibly happen?
The City of Shadows (Hardcover) – Book 5 in the Counterfeit Lady series. Elizabeth tries to convince her friends and family to help her con a con when she takes on a fake medium trying to fleece widows.
Cold Brew Corpse (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Coffee Lover’s Mystery series. Lana has a chance to get back into journalism when she is asked to write about the murder of a local business person.
Debutante’s Code (Trade Paperback) – First in the new Thorndike and Swann Regency Mystery series. A young lady ready to debut in London discovers her parents are spies when they disappear and she tries to complete their last mission. This sounds fun!
How to Book a Murder (Hardcover) – First in the new Starlit Bookshop Mystery series. Emma agrees to plan a mystery-themed dinner for a wealthy friend, but the fun ends when someone is murdered.
A Nose for Mischief (e-book) – First in a new Riverbend K-9s series. Zoey finds herself unemployed and unemployable after the FBI raids her former employer. But she gets a fresh start working with a rescue dog – and an FBI Special Agent – in the Riverbend K-9 Academy. So when it looks like the FBI didn’t get the whole story in their raid, Zoey agrees to go back in undercover with her dog and Special Agent as back up. This sounds fun!
A Plus One for Murder (Mass Market Paperback) – First in a new Friend for Hire Mystery series. Emma is looking for a new business opportunity when a friend tells her she should become a companion/friend for hire. But when one of her first clients is murdered while they are together, Emma gets drawn into a mystery. I’ll be reviewing this one soon.
Proposing Mischief (Trade Paperback) – Book 2 in the Joplin Chronicles series. A farm girl looking for a way out of her circumstances finds something unexpected in an old mine shaft that draws her into a deal with the son of of the mining company owners that throws all of Joplin into a tizzy.
Renewed for Murder (Hardcover) – Book 6 in the Blue Ridge Library Mystery series. Amy’s Aunt Lydia begs for her help when Lydia’s best friend is accused of murder. But the woman isn’t helping herself any when she refuses to say why the dead woman was blackmailing her. I have this one on my review list.
Slip Stitched & Slayed (e-book) – Book 5 in the Knitty Kitties Mystery series. It’s Christmas time and Tessa has no room in her schedule for sleuthing why Santa dropped dead in the middle of the Christmas parade.
Stitched in Crime (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 2 in the Craft Fair Knitters Mystery series. Lia and the Ninth Street Knitters are investigating when a new crafter is killed.
What the Cat Dragged In (Trade Paperback) – Book 2 in the Whitman Street Cat Café series. After a steamy night together, two cat rescue volunteers discover that he is her best friend’s brother. There’s no way they can keep seeing each other – but it also feels like they can’t possible walk away.
Without a Hitch (Trade Paperback) – A wedding planner looking for a way to make a name for herself takes on more high-end, over-the-top events. Based on real events in the lives of the authors.
Call Us What We Carry (Hardcover, poetry) – A poem collection by Amanda Gorman.

 

 

REVIEW: Blame It on the Mistletoe by Beth Garrod

REVIEW: Blame It on the Mistletoe by Beth Garrod

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Summary

Holly is the Christmas Queen, but with a break up on her mind and all the usual family Christmas traditions upended by her mother’s plans to have them move in with her boyfriend and his kids, Holly’s not sure this year will be very merry.

Elle is all about being an influencer. And what better time than Christmas for fun activities to build her follower count?

But when Elle agrees to do an Instagram challenge to gain 15,000 new followers – where all of the losers of the challenge have to delete their accounts – she knows she has to take Christmas to a whole new level.

So Elle and Holly find a way to switch homes for the holidays. Elle heads to Holly’s home in England while Holly heads to America. Each of them are determined to make this holiday unforgettable.

Review

This was billed as “Tweet Cute meets The Holiday,” so there was no way I was going to miss this one! I adored Tweet Cute, and The Holiday is one of my favorite Christmas movies.

This was a cute story. I enjoyed the different Christmas experiences and both of the girls in the story. There’s a lot here that was just plain fun – Christmas treats, Christmas sweaters, Christmas love.

I feel like some of the conflicts and story tension could have been stronger, with more punch. But this is a lot like a Hallmark film. You really just need a small moment to put everything in jeopardy so the audience gets the satisfaction of watching everything work out. And this delivers on that satisfying ending.

If you are looking for a fun, cozy holiday love story, be sure to check this one out.

Rating: ♥♥♥½*

*♥♥♥½ = Good+

REVIEW: The Wedding Ringer by Kerry Rea

REVIEW: The Wedding Ringer by Kerry Rea

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[I received a free electronic review copy of this book from Netgalley and Berkley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.]

Summary

Willow caught her best friend and fiancé in bed together, and it was like someone yanked a rug out from under her feet. Losing her fiancé was awful. But losing her best friend was devastating.

So yes, she’s lonely. Yes, she’s living in a spare room at her sister and sister-in-law’s house. She dresses up as a princess for birthday parties for spoiled brats. But that doesn’t mean she’s ready to be a friend for hire.

But Maisie is lonely and desperate. And she’s offering Willow big money to pretend to be her long-time friend and be a bridesmaid in her wedding.

The idea of anything wedding-related makes Willow want to throw up. But Maisie’s money could be just what she needs to leave town and make a fresh start somewhere new.

Review

This was so good! It’s like a fake relationship romance, except the fake relationship is a friendship. And bridesmaids for hire seems to be a thing we are hearing about more lately – I’ve seen that set up in a couple other books recently. And I love both “tropes,” so this was a must-read for me. But what makes this special – more than just a collection of story features I like – is the HUMOR! This literally made me laugh out loud. The writing is great as are the characters. Willow is dealing with her crushing losses with withdrawal and self-protection. But she’s still someone you empathize with. You long to see her find her way through the darkness to true friendship – and maybe even love.

This book really has everything I am looking for in a great story. I was completely in sync with these characters from the start. I loved the deep dive into friendship questions. Sure, there’s a romance I enjoyed. But the relationship between Willow and Maisie is the focus – and the star – of the novel. And I loved that. It’s also an identity story as Willow tries to find herself and re-define herself after her losses. And finally, this is FUNNY! Snappy and sarcastic and self-deprecating. And I loved it!

I highly recommend this one! (Language)

Rating: ♥♥♥♥½*

*♥♥♥♥½ = I loved it! Would re-read.

BOOK NEWS: November 30, 2021

BOOK NEWS: November 30, 2021

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The Christmas season has officially arrived! Take a look at some of the books releasing this week as November turns to December.

 

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

The Smartest Kid in the Universe: Genius Camp – Book 2 in the Smartest Kid in the Universe series about a boy who eats what he thinks are normal jelly beans and becomes the smartest kid in the universe. This time, Jake heads to Genius Camp and goes head-to-head with the smartest computer in the universe. I got a kick out of book 1 last year – this new book should be great!
Spell Sweeper – A girl who flunked out of wizard school still has a chance to save the day when another wizard rips the fabric of magic itself and Cara’s group of cleaners just might be the only ones to save the day. This sounds fun and is on my list for this week!
Stuntboy, in the Meantime (Graphic Novel) – The latest from Jason Reynolds. Portico Reeves is the best superhero you’ve never heard of – Stuntboy. He works in secret keeping all the other superheroes safe. But sometimes that responsibility gives Portico “the frets.” I am really eager to see this one in person.
You’ll Be the Death of Me – Karen McManus is the queen of the teen thriller! And her newest sounds like another winner. Three old friends decide to ditch school together, and they kick off their skip day following another kid they see ditching – and then he ends up dead. Each of the three teens has a connection to the dead kid – and things to hide.

 

Books for Adults

And They Lived Happily Ever After (Trade Paperback) – A romance novelist has dreams that magically end up in her bestselling stories. But a real-life kiss threatens to expose secrets she has kept hidden for years. This. Sounds. AMAZING. Already pre-ordered.
Bear a Wee Grudge (Trade Paperback) – Book 5 in the Teddy Bear Mystery series. Sasha is hunting a murderer when her father is accused of killing their business rival right before the big Highland festival.
Big Trouble in Little Greektown (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 3 in the Goddess of Greene Street Mystery series. Athena and Case are looking for a killer when they find a dead body at a Save the Dunes event.
Christmas Candy Corpse (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 3 in the Courtney Archer Mystery series. Courtney is sleuthing when the assistant director for a holiday baking special is murdered.
Claret and Present Danger (Hardcover) – Book 4 in the Literary Pub Mystery series. It’s murder at the Ren Faire when the faire’s illusionist dies in the middle of his act. Local pub owner, Sadie, is on the hunt for a killer.
A Counterfeit Suitor (Hardcover) – Book 5 in the fantastic Rosalind Thorne Mystery series. Rosalind is serving in her role as a “useful woman” when her father unexpectedly returns to town. A drunk and a forger who ruined his family and fled town with Rosalind’s older sister, Sir Reginald has been closely corralled by her sister for years, but he recently ran off and connected with a man who would love to see Rosalind ruined. But when Rosalind’s father is killed, and her enemy is blamed, he comes to her for help. I will be reviewing this one soon!
Do I Know You? (Trade Paperback) – A new thriller from Sarah Strohmeyer (The Bubbles Yablonsky series, The Cinderella Pact – ♥♥♥♥). As heiress Bella Valencia prepares for her society wedding, she fears someone will uncover the secrets she is keeping – someone like Jane Ellison who is convinced Bella is responsible for the disappearance and presumed death of Jane’s sister.
Killer Words (Trade Paperback) – Book 7 in the Mystery Bookshop Mystery series by V. M. Burns. Sam and her grandmother take on a new mystery when a cop with history with their family is accused of murdering a mayoral candidate.
King of Battle and Blood (Trade Paperback) – First in a new series. Isolde’s plan is to end a years-long war by marrying a vampire king and killing him once and for all. But when her first attempt fails and the king threatens to turn her into the very thing she despises, she must consider other options – but falling for the king is NOT one of them.
Marriage Can Be Mischief (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 3 in the Amish Matchmaker Mystery series by Amanda Flower. Millie is looking at a second chance with her childhood friend, Uriah, but Uriah has another mission while in town. His sister was thought to have murdered her abusive husband and run away, but now her body has been found. Uriah is hoping Millie can help him discover the truth. This is on my review list!
Mimi Lee Cracks the Code (Trade Paperback) – Book 3 in the Sassy Cat Mystery series. Mimi, her boyfriend Josh, and their cat Marshmallow jump at the chance at a free stay on Catalina Island, But they are embroiled in another mystery not long after they arrive.
Murder at the Lobstah Shack (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 3 in the Cozy Capers Book Group Mystery series. Mac and her book group start sleuthing when a friend is suspected of murder after a woman she fought with is found, dead, in the Lobstah Shack’s freezer.
A Murder Like No Author (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 3 in the Main Street Book Club Mystery series. A man accusing a local author of not actually writing his big bestseller is found dead, and Arlo and her friends start investigating.
A Murder Yule Regret (Mass Market Paperback) – [Look at that gorgeous cover!!] Ivy’s pictures become evidence in a murder case when someone is killed during the Dickensian holiday costume party Ivy is shooting for her photography business.
Petals and Poison (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 2 in the Flower House Mystery series. A college professor is killed in the Flower House’s back room, which is not the sort of change in luck Sierra had been hoping for.
Star Trek Coda: Oblivion’s Gate (Trade Paperback) – The last book in this trilogy that brings together Jean Luc Picard, Ezri Dax, Benjamin Sisko, and William T. Riker.
Stink Eye (Baby Blues – Paperback Collection) – The 38th Baby Blues collection.
Tales of Life and Daph: Weddings. Funerals. Sleuthing. (e-book) – Book 3 in the Daphne Jones mystery series. Daphne is attending her first conference for wedding officiants when she receives a mysterious note that says “murder is on the menu.”
To All the Dogs I’ve Loved Before (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 3 in the Pine Hollow series. Elinor and Levi were engaged, once upon a time. Neither one is inclined to see history repeat itself, but Elinor’s new rescue puppy seems determined to push the couple into giving love a second chance. This sounds adorable.
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience (Hardcover) – The latest from Brené Brown. Brown explores 87 emotions and experiences that make up what it means to be human and maps the skills we need for meaningful connection. This is on my list for sure.

 

Holiday Break

Holiday Break

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No review today due to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. While I know the history around the holiday is problematic, I do love the idea of taking time to consider our blessings and encourage gratitude. I am grateful for this small corner of the internet where I get to share about books – and I am grateful for all who join me here.

If you are doing some holiday shopping this weekend, don’t forget my 2021 Holiday Hint List. Hope that helps you find some books your loved ones will enjoy.

REVIEW: Grave Reservations by Cherie Priest

REVIEW: Grave Reservations by Cherie Priest

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[I received a free electronic review copy of this book from Netgalley and Atria Books in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.]

Summary

It was bad enough that traffic was going to make Grady run for his flight. But as he’s running, his travel agent, Leda, tells him she changed his ticket – without his permission! She won’t say why. But when he watches the plane he was supposed to be on go up in flames, the Seattle cop has questions.

Leda’s psychic powers have always been sketchy. But she’s learned the hard way not to ignore those feelings. And while she expects Grady to be furious for awhile, she figures he’ll get over it when he realizes what she spared him.

Not only does Grady get over his initial anger. He decides Leda could use her gifts to help him with a cold case. And she says yes, secretly hoping he might in turn help her with an unsolved case of her own.

Review

This was so fun! I’m not sure which I liked more – the twisty mystery or the great characters. I will definitely be watching for more books in this new Booking Agents series.

Leda and Grady are fantastic leads. I loved the little group they have around them at the bar. The psychic pieces added a fun twist to a book that fits many of the features of a cozy mystery, although with more swearing.

I loved how the two mysteries – Grady’s and Leda’s – pulled them together into this fascinating case. I was engaged in figuring things out all the way to the satisfying conclusion.

If you love mysteries with quirky hooks and great characters, you need to pick this one up! (Language)

Rating: ♥♥♥♥*

*♥♥♥♥ = Great! Might re-read.

BOOK NEWS: November 23, 2021

BOOK NEWS: November 23, 2021

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The week of Thanksgiving is rarely a big release week in the world of books. Enjoy this handful of new titles for the week.

 

Books for Kids

Hornswoggled! – A group of animals find themselves hornswoggled (tricked) when someone takes some of their most precious things and replaces them with something silly. This looks adorable!

 

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

Huda F Are You? (Graphic Novel for Teens and Young Adults) – A Muslim girl searches for her identity when she moves to a new town. I am always intrigued by an identity story!

 

Books for Adults

The Becoming (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Dragon Heart Legacy series. Breen returns to Talamh with Marco who is trying to come to grips with the magical world while Breen’s grandfather is scheming to destroy Talamh. I have the first book on my wishlist, and just picked it up in e-book format for a great price.
The Bone Shard Emperor (Hardcover) – Book 2 in the Drowning Empire series. As Lin assumes the throne, a faction of rebels prepares to strike while a legendary group of magicians returns, claiming they come in peace, but they leave Lin wondering if she can trust them. I have the first book from this on my wishlist, too.
Fated Blades (e-book novella) – Warriors from rival families must work together in secret to discover who betrayed their families and threatens their survival. I’ve already pre-ordered this one. It sounds perfect for me.
The Gospel for Loyalists – I am still waiting for Tyler to get to my number, but in the meantime I will tell you I enjoyed the layout and approach in his book for 3s, The Gospel for Achievers which I reviewed last year. While I wait (mostly patiently), I am happy to share the series with my Enneagram friends of other numbers.

 

 

REVIEW: Whistle by E. Lockhart

REVIEW: Whistle by E. Lockhart

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[I received a free electronic review copy of this book from Netgalley and DC Entertainment in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.]

Summary

Willow is trying to do it all – marching and protesting to care for her community, earning money to take care of her sick mother, spending time with a boy she likes. When her mother’s old friend, E. Nigma, reaches out, she agrees to work for him at his shady secret poker games. The money she makes is helping keep her mother alive.

But working for E. also puts Willow on the radar of a killer. But when she fights back, trying to save herself and the stray dog she loves, something very strange happens – to Willow, and to the  dog.

Review

This is an origin story for a new hero in the DC Universe written by E. Lockhart (We Were Liars – ♥♥♥♥, The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks – ♥♥♥♥). I think dog lovers are going to get a huge kick out of this hero duo.

I felt like Willow’s story was far more compelling than the hero bits. Her ethical dilemma about working for E. – a criminal and someone her mother doesn’t want in their lives – while being able to save her mom was fascinating. The hero pieces were okay – but I would have liked a stronger exploration of how Willow gets her powers. There’s also a bit of romance here that also could have been stronger.

Readers who love the dog angle or who are intrigued by the ethical questions here, as well as those who love to be in on the beginning of a new hero arc should give this one a try. (Some language)

Rating: ♥♥♥½*

* ♥♥♥½ = Good+

REVIEW: A Thorn in the Saddle by Rebekah Weatherspoon

REVIEW: A Thorn in the Saddle by Rebekah Weatherspoon

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[I received a free electronic review copy of this book from Netgalley and Kensington/Dafina in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.]

Summary

Jesse Pleasant is thrilled that his brothers have found love. But his anger and resentment at being the dependable one – the rock – the family caretaker – is starting to feel like too much. In fact, he completely loses his cool when he walks in on his grandmother and her new boyfriend. He knows his response was way over the top.

Lily-Grace is furious that her father got hurt because Jesse had a temper tantrum. And she’s prepared to make him suffer her wrath over it for awhile. But when he takes her chiding to heart and gets a therapist, she wonders if the sweet kid she met in elementary school is still there in the heart of this angry, brooding man.

While things start to thaw  – and then heat up – between Jesse and Lily-Grace, both are at a crossroads in life. Will their choices push them closer in the end or lead them on separate paths?

Review

When I first picked this up, I meant to just start it – a chapter or two before bed. Next thing I knew, I was up way past my bedtime and halfway through the novel. It was worth the loss of sleep to spend time with the Pleasant family again. The therapy-positive focus of this book was awesome. I enjoyed the exploration of Jesse’s anger and his journey through the whole book.

I loved Jesse and Lily-Grace together. There are some great one-liners here to balance out the more serious moments. Fans of re-imagined fairytales should enjoy this take on Beauty and the Beast. I have really enjoyed how the author has taken these well-known stories and made them her own. The connections are clear if you are looking for them, but they are also super subtle and nuanced so that it’s possible you won’t even notice the parallels. Series fans should NOT miss this latest installment of the Cowboys of California series. I don’t believe these have to be read in order to be enjoyed, but it does help establish the relationships in the family. (Language, sex)

Rating: ♥♥♥♥*

*♥♥♥♥ = Great! Might re-read.

BOOK NEWS: November 16, 2021

BOOK NEWS: November 16, 2021

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It’s hard to believe we are only a couple weeks from Thanksgiving and the all-out push toward Christmas. Sit back for a few minutes and scroll through this week’s list of new releases. As always, keep in mind that release dates are changing thanks to the ongoing supply chain issues.

Books for Kids

Zoey and Sassafras: Wishypoofs and Hiccups – Book 9 in this darling series. The magical animals in the forest are being changed, and Zoey and Sassafras must find out why. I love this series that uses science to solve fun, magical problems. This is right up my alley.

 

Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults

The Crown Heist (Older Middle Grade) – Book 3 in the Lost Art Mysteries series. Art helps his friend Camille when her estranged father goes missing right before she is supposed to meet up with him.
Graceling (Graphic Novel) – A graphic novel adaptation of Graceling by Kristin Cashore about a young woman serving as her uncle’s enforcer who agrees to help a foreign prince looking for his missing grandfather. I have wanted to read this book for years! Maybe I’ll have to pick up the graphic novel instead.
The Nobleman’s Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks – The third and final book in the Montague Siblings series. Adrian goes in search of the older siblings he never knew he had. I have this whole series on my wish list.
Sword of Desire – Book 2 in the Reigning Kingdoms duology, a spin-off from the Knights of the Realm series, which I loved. Harley has been kidnapped and is working to get free while Ackley is torn between his quest and going to rescue her.

 

Books for Adults

An Heiress’s Guide to Deception and Desire (Trade Paperback) – Sequel to A Lady’s Guide to Mischief and Mayhem (♥♥♥♥). A couple with a rocky history team up when her friend is kidnapped. This is on my list for this week.
Beating the Wrap (e-book) – Book 3 in the Bonnie & Clyde Mystery series. A heated exchange with a neighbor over her cat leaves Bonnie in the hot seat when that neighbor is later found dead.
Doggone Deadly (Mass Market Paperback) – Book 2 in the Catskills Pet Rescue Mystery series after the DELIGHTFUL Furbidden Fatality. Kari is helping out at a dog show when her best friend is accused of murder. This is at the top of my list for this week!
The Hookup Dilemma (Trade Paperback) – A fantastic one-night-stand becomes a complication when Rashida and Elliott end up on opposite sides of an issue.
Mercy (Hardcover) – Book 4 in the Atlee Pine series. Atlee may be on the final leg of her journey toward finding the sister who was kidnapped as a child as well as answers to all of the questions Atlee has dealt with all these years.
Peppermint Bark (e-book) – Book 9 in the Dogmothers series. A widow co-fosters a dog with the guy who stood her up for prom all those years ago.
Rare Danger (e-book, novella) – An air force veteran and a private librarian team up when a book dealer goes missing and his partner is murdered.
Sense of Danger (e-book) – A stand alone urban fantasy from the author of the OUTSTANDING Crown of Shards series about the team up of a spy and an assassin who needs her special talents.
The Singles Table (Trade Paperback)- Book 3 in the Marriage Game series. A lawyer and a security specialist make the best of being stuck together during the wedding season when she promises to help him find love if he introduces her to some of his famous clientele. This is on my review list.
Get Untamed the Journal – A guided journal based on the author’s book Untamed.
The Midwest Survival Guide: How We Love, Talk, Work, Drink, and Eat…. Everything With Ranch (Hardcover) – From one of my favorite internet personalities, Charlie Berens. I can’t wait to see this one in person.