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Review: The Ghost of Hollow House (Mina Scarletti #4) by Linda Stratmann

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Everyone knows that I am a sucker for Victorian gothic novels. I just can’t get enough of that genre and the ghost element of this book totally appealed to me.

An isolated mansion with a ghost—how was I supposed to say no to that? Especially going into fall?

The answer is, I couldn’t.

The premise sounded too intriguing and like something that was right up my alley.  I don’t know that the cover was doing a whole lot for me—to me it seemed more like the cover for an adventure novel, rather than a novel with a haunted mansion, but I was open to reading it either way. Though this book is the fourth in a series, I was hoping I hadn’t missed too much by picking it up so late in the game. Continue reading “Review: The Ghost of Hollow House (Mina Scarletti #4) by Linda Stratmann” →

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Excerpt: The Lies We Tell (The Undertaker’s Daughter #2) by Debra Webb

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Is there anything better than a spine tingling book about a serial killer? I love reading fast paced murder mysteries and nothing is more fast paced and creepy for me than a serial killer on the loose with his eyes set on the main character.

Debra Webb has written a number of murder mystery novels and I am thrilled that I can bring you guys a sneak peak of her latest book! It will be out on shelves on Sept 17th so you guys are in for a treat today with this early preview!

Make sure to get your preorders in for this one, I don’t know about you but fall is my prime reading time for mysteries and thrillers. There is something about the weather that I screams murder mysteries and after reading this little excerpt, you will want to get this one on your shelf! Continue reading “Excerpt: The Lies We Tell (The Undertaker’s Daughter #2) by Debra Webb” →

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Review: The Orphan’s Song by Lauren Kate

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Lauren Kate is probably best known for her young adult series, Fallen. I haven’t read the series but I do know her books and had them on my TBR. This book, The Orphan’s Song, is her first attempt at adult historical fiction.

When it came across my desk for review a couple of months ago, I met it with mixed emotions. On one hand I was excited for the book because it sounded fun and clearly she’s an experienced author. Not to mention this cover is to DIE for! But I also had reservations because sometimes the transition from YA to adult fiction isn’t always a smooth one.

But in the end curiosity won out and I went into this one as a blank slate. As I mentioned I haven’t read her Fallen series so I have no idea how they compare but I was eager to see how this book was! Continue reading “Review: The Orphan’s Song by Lauren Kate” →

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Special Feature: The Other End of the Line (Commissario Montalbano #24) by Andrea Camilleri

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The Commissario Montalbano series has obviously been a successful one! This is the 24th book in the long standing series and it clearly has a large fan base and the latest book is out this week!

Author, Andrea Camilleri, has been widely praised for creating such a beloved character and series that is crafty and smart. Camilleri was 91 years old guys—-91. To be such a prolific writer still at that age is impressive and inspiring.

Though he passed away in July of this year, the fact that he has continued to write such an intelligent series is incredible and again, just so impressive. He leaves behind a huge literary legacy with beloved characters and devoted fans. His is a big loss for the literary community for sure!

This book is the 24th in the series with the 25th book coming out in March 2020. If you like crime novels you need look no further than this best selling series! Continue reading “Special Feature: The Other End of the Line (Commissario Montalbano #24) by Andrea Camilleri” →

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Review: The Forgotten Room by Karen White, Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig (Audible Edition)

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This book has been sitting on my shelf for so long. At least since it was first released in 2016. All three of these authors are some of my favorites, but this book was their first collaboration and I was hesitant to read it.

Sometimes reading a book by three people is awkward and weird—even if they are three extremely successful authors.

So on my shelf it sat. And sat. and sat. Until their second collaboration was released, The Glass Ocean. I downloaded The Glass Ocean on Audible on a whim and randomly listened to it in my car running errands and fell in love with their three different timelines approach to their novel.

I planned to read this one immediately following, but then life got busy and I forgot it, until I had an extra Audible credit and decided to give this one a shot on Audible instead. Continue reading “Review: The Forgotten Room by Karen White, Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig (Audible Edition)” →