The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip ~ Review

The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip
By Sara Brunsvold

Clara Kip is dying, but she's not about to do so lying down. Nope, she has an appointment that needs to be met before she's ready to do so. But first, she has to convince a young reporter that sometimes the most important story is one that you need to discover for yourself.

Aidyn Kelley is ready to break out of the shadows and become a feature reporter rather than one that goes uncredited. But rookie reports aren't made for features, and Aidyn is about to learn that the hard way when she makes a muddle of everything and gets an assignment that is surely the absolute worst. She is tasked with writing the obituary for a dying woman - worse, she has to go to the facility where the woman is waiting to die.

But Mrs. Kip proves to be something that Aidyn was not expecting. But she has questions to run through and no time to listen until she does. Clara Kip might declare that she was and is a person of no importance, but there is more to the story than anyone knows.

The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip is both lovely and heartbreaking. The deaths in the title have two meanings - the deaths that Mrs. Kip experienced in her own life and the deaths that come out of Aidyn and Clara's conversations. Mrs. Kip's love and compassion make her both endearing and for those who weren't ready for her style of care an annoyance.  The present-day portion of this story is set in 2016, while Mrs. Kip's back story is told in key moments starting in 1969 until 1983.  This is the story of a woman who lived her life like a warrior, who fought for what she believed in until she could fight no more. Don't be surprised if you are moved to tears. as several of the scenes are so well-written that one can feel the character's pain and loss.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion - all thoughts expressed are my own

About the Book:

Frustrated reporter Aidyn Kelley begrudgingly agrees to help a hospice patient prepare her obituary. But old Clara Kip has some incredible stories—and some surprises up her sleeve—that promise to make this seemingly throwaway assignment a life-changing one.

Shoal Waters ~ Blitz with Spotlight, Excerpt, and Giveaway

 

Welcome to the Blog + Review Blitz for 

Shoal Waters by Normandie Fischer, 

hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Shoal Waters 

Series: Carolina Coast Stories #6 

Author: Normandie Fischer 

Publisher: Sleepy Creek Press 

Release Date: June 14, 2022 

Genre: Inspirational/Clean Women's Fiction 

Dementia, mad gunmen, and a yearning for something more make life difficult for the Beaufort folk in this series finale. 

Georgie's mind threatens to go walkabout, and she'd better get help soon if she's to stop her daughter from taking over. Enter granddaughter, Jeminy, a songwriter from L.A., and Eric, her lawyer. 

Jeminy hates herself and is pretty sure God does, too. There’s that huge unforgiveable sin, plus the boyfriend/manager who dumped her and lost her a music deal. Her mistakes. Her fault. 

When Mother plots to tuck Nana Georgie neatly into a nursing home to gain access to Nana’s money, Jeminy hightails it out of L.A. and back to Beaufort. God may still hate her in North Carolina, but at least she’ll be on hand to protect her beloved grandmother. 

Enter Eric, the lawyer hired to help Georgie protect herself--and possibly Jeminy, too. But Eric just rescued his orphaned stepson from Social Services, and while he’s adept at legal briefs and courtroom dramas, classrooms and angry second graders are brand new territory. 

Guitar in hand, Jeminy tries to write songs to jumpstart her flagging career, but when someone threatens her life, she has to ask why. Could it have to do with the money missing from her bank accounts (and maybe her unstable ex)? If she prays for help, will God even listen to someone with her baggage? 

With the help of the Beaufort crew, a new father and a terrified musician struggle to safeguard everyone they love, but it’s going to take more than good neighbors to show each of them the true meaning of grace. 

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Excerpt

Jeminy didn’t—wouldn’t—care that her life had been reduced to a moderate

savings account and the plans she now had to make. Nana’s call precipitated her

decision to move out of Los Angeles, and that was no bad thing. It was past time.

This place of promise and glitter had captivated her until she’d looked more

closely at its underbellies, from enclaves peopled with the untouchable elite to Skid

Row’s un-helped homeless. Many of those living in between stumbled around on

the verge of bankruptcy as they clawed toward access to the gated communities.

Once upon a time, she’d been on the fringes of money and fame.

She didn’t—wouldn’t—care about the trappings of her big-city life she’d be

leaving, not the BMW she’d thought hers, not this apartment.

...Tomorrow, it would be off with the old and on with the new, whatever that

was and wherever it would take her and her guitar. A few more hours and this place

would be on the way to being forgotten.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

 

Normandie Fischer had the best of several worlds: a Southern heritage, access to schooling in the DC area (which meant lots of cultural adventures), and several years of sculpture studies in Italy. It might have been better for her if she'd used all these opportunities more wisely, but it's possible that the imperfect and the unwise also add fodder for the artist and the writer.

Her life changed radically when she married the love of her life at an age when some would have said she was over the hill and way past her prime. (Clichés often speak the truth, don't they?) A lifelong sailor, she was delighted to find that Michael also longed to cruise lovely waters, which is what they did from Northern CA to Mexico, spending too-few years in the incomparable Sea of Cortez. Sea Venture, their 50' ketch, is back home in North Carolina now because Normandie's mama needed care. Still, it's gorgeous there, too, and she can write from home as easily as she could on the boat. 

Her two grown children and two step-sons are handsome (or gorgeous, as the case may be), talented, and a delight. And now there's a granddaughter and grandson in the mix--woohoo! She just wishes they lived a lot closer to home.

Connect with Normandie by visiting normandiefischer.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card and one signed book 
written by Normandie Fischer (winner's choice)!

 

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and will last through 11:59 PM EST on August 17, 2022. The winner will be notified 

within 2 weeks of the close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk 

forfeiture of the prize. 

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The Wrong Side of Murder ~ Review with Giveaway

The Wrong Side of Murder
A Nikki Bryant Cozy Mystery #2

By Lauren Carr

Nikki Bryant and Elmo are back and the cold case that is about to capture Nikki's attention involved a classmate who was tried and convicted in the court of public opinion of her mother's murder.

Jodi Gibbons never saw her mother's murderer brought to justice because Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, found Jodi guilty when she became the victim of gossip and rumor. Twenty years have passed a chance meeting finds Nikki looking to right the wrongs of the past and give Jodi a chance to  bring her side before the listening and viewing public. And with any luck the true killer will be found. But someone wants Jodi to be silent on the subject. But with Nikki on the case she's not about to let the killers away with another murder and have an innocent woman again take the blame.

But could Nikki be seeing something that isn't there? She's going to put her award winning investigative skills to the test. And if she gets a little help along the way from friends, family, and significant other all the better to get to the long ridden past. And Elmo is available when not putting his other talents to use.

This is the second book in the Nikki Bryant series and it is an engaging read, just as Killer Deadline was, though I did miss Nikki's interactions with @nerdyguy. And like almost everyone who's met Elmo, I've become a fan of this distinct, unique, and highly intelligent dog who just happens to be a social media sensation, and with good reason. So if you are looking for a new cozy mystery to enjoy give Nikki, Elmo, and all the Bryant clan a place on your TBR list, you won't be sorry. This is a fun mostly lighthearted murder mystery (murder being the non-lighthearted moment btw), with a dog you'll adore.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion ~ All  thoughts expressed are my own.

Book Details:

Book Title:  The Wrong Side of Murder (A Nikki Bryant Cozy Mystery) by Lauren Carr
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +),  274 pages
Genre:  Mystery/Cozy Mystery
Publisher:  Acorn Book Services
Release date:   July 21, 2022
Content Rating: This cozy mystery is rated G for everyone!

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The Wrong Side of Murder is another wonderful cozy mystery by author Lauren Carr. It has all the elements that draw me in - an intelligent female lead, an equally smart boyfriend who partners to help her, a complicated plot where clues are slowly revealed, people who aren't what they seem to be, comedic moments to balance the darker ones, and several quirky pets full of personality.  

It's a wonderful book to escape into at the end of the day. And get ready to read into the wee hours as, if you're like me, you won't be able to stop reading until the mystery is revealed.  - Marilyn R. Wilson, Olio by Marilyn

Nikki's an intense individual who makes the perfect investigative journalist. She wants answers yesterday and she is willing to dig in to get them. She might get it wrong at the beginning but with the help of her family and close friends, she'll get the answers she wants and needs. – review by Blooming with Books

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Book Description:

Nikki Bryant’s Next Case Takes Her to the Wrong Side of Murder

One spring morning, Jodi Gibbons got up and went to school as she did every day. Her young life went sideways, though, when the police found that her mother had been brutally killed during the night.

Twenty years later, many in Pine Grove believe Jodi got away with murder. After all, how could she have possibly slept through her mother’s violent death in the very next room?

After decades of silence, Jodi accepts investigative journalist Nikki Bryant’s invitation to tell her side of the story. However, before the interview can take place, someone silences Jodi permanently.

Now it is up to Nikki Bryant and her friends to uncover the secret that Jodi Gibbons has been protecting—a secret someone believes it is worth killing to keep from being revealed.

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Amazon
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add to goodreads

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Meet the Author:

​Selling over half a million books worldwide, Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, Thorny Rose, Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries, and Nikki Bryant Cozy Mysteries—thirty titles across five fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns!

Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, crime fiction, police procedurals, romance, and humor. 

The owner of Acorn Book Services and iRead Book Tours, Lauren is also a publishing manager, consultant, and virtual book tour coordinator for independent authors.  

Lauren is a popular speaker who has made appearances at schools, youth groups, and on author panels at conventions. 

She lives with her husband, and two spoiled rotten German shepherds on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV. 

connect with the author: website ~ blog ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ twitter ~ pinterest

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Tour Schedule:
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Aug 1 –Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/guest post/giveaway
Aug 1 -Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 2 –She Just Loves Books – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 3 – Bound 4 Escape – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 3 - Chit Chat with Charity - audiobook review of KILLER DEADLINE/giveaway
Aug 4 – Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of KILLER DEADLINE/giveaway
Aug 4 -Cover Lover Book Review – book review of KILLER DEADLINE/giveaway
Aug 5 -Cover Lover Book Review – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 8 - Review Thick And Thin – book review of KILLER DEADLINE/giveaway
Aug 8 – Kam's Place – book review of KILLER DEADLINE
Aug 8 - Blooming with Books - audiobook review of KILLER DEADLINE/giveaway
Aug 9 – Olio by Marilyn – book series spotlight/author interview/giveaway
Aug 9 – Olio by Marilyn – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 10 – Kam's Place – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER
Aug 10 - Chit Chat with Charity - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 10 - The Momma Spot – book review of KILLER DEADLINE/giveaway
Aug 11 – Literary Flits – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 11 - Blooming with Books - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 11 - Books for Books - audiobook review of KILLER DEADLINE
Aug 12 - Book Corner News and Reviews - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 15 – Stephanie Jane – book series spotlight/giveaway
Aug 16 – The Momma Spot – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway    
Aug 16 - Books for Books - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER
Aug 17 – Paws.Read.Repeat – audiobook review of KILLER DEADLINE/giveaway
Aug 17 - Older & Smarter? – book review of KILLER DEADLINE/giveaway
Aug 17 – fundinmental – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 17 - Ebook addicts – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 18 – Christa Reads and Writes – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 18 - Pause for Tales – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 19 - Paws.Read.Repeat –book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 19 - Bigreadersite - book review of KILLER DEADLINE/giveaway
Aug 19 - Older & Smarter? – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 22 - Review Thick And Thin – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 23 - Splashes of Joy  - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 23 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER
Aug 24 - Splashes of Joy  - book series spotlight/giveaway
Aug 24 – Books Are Love – book review of KILLER DEADLINE/giveaway
Aug 24 - My Reading Journeys – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 25 - I'm Into Books - book series spotlight/giveaway
Aug 25 – Books Are Love – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 26 - Bigreadersite - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 26 – Books and Zebras – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER
Aug 26 - Adventurous Jessy - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 26 - Reading Excursions - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER

Enter the Giveaway:

Enflamed ~ Review

Enflamed

Knights of Brethren #5

By Jodi Hedlund

Sylvi Prestegard has always considered Espen as someone she could depend on to aid her, and if ever there was a time she needed his aid, it was now.  But Espen, like her brother Kristoffer, is on a quest for the king. To stop King Canute's Dark Warriors, the Holy Lamp must be located with all haste to prevent Norvegia from falling to Swaine.

But when Espen's entreaties on Sylvi's behalf are denied and met with scorn, Sylvi knows she must thwart the evil plans being made that will destroy her future and threaten Norvegia's throne. The only way that she can see to save the kingdom and her future is to wed Espen.

But Espen knows he will never be worthy of any noblewoman, much less, Sylvi, who has been groomed all her life, to use her beauty as a tool in her father's quest for greater worth and prestige. But he must save Sylvi, and Espen only hopes he can be strong enough to do what must be done to keep her protected until she is free from her father's threat.

Filled with all the adventure and daring of the previous books in the Knights of Brethren series, Enflamed will keep you reading until the very end. You won't want to put this one down, and it will keep you reading until the early hours of the morning. There are some unexpected twists as Espen and Sylvi's quest reveals a threat no one knew about - one that could spell the end of all of Norvegia's hopes to stop Swaine and the threat she and her king pose.

Enflamed could easily be read without first reading the first four books in the series but reading the books in order will make for a more satisfying reading experience. This is one series I highly recommend reading in order.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion - all thoughts expressed are my own.

Don't you just love this cover?

About the Book:

During a time when legends were born . . .

ENFLAMED

The most beautiful noblewoman in the kingdom, 

the lowly knight who can never have her, 

and the forbidden love they share.

When Sylvi Prestegard discovers that her father has arranged for her to marry a wealthy nobleman known for his thieving ways, she’s desperate to avoid the union. She turns to her childhood friend Espen, a Knight of Brethren, counting on his loyalty and kindness to help her escape.

Espen has been given an urgent mission to locate the holy lamp, an ancient relic necessary to defeat the enemy invading their country. In addition to his royal quest, he’s determined to protect Sylvi, the woman he’s always secretly loved. When she suggests the two of them marry to thwart her father’s plans, Espen cannot deny her request.

As they search for the holy lamp, Lord Prestegard pursues them, intent on reclaiming his daughter. With Espen’s life at stake, Sylvi must conspire to save them both. Will they be able to overcome the obstacles that stand between them, or are the flames of their forbidden love destined to be extinguished?

The real story of the Holy Lamp . . .

Killer Deadline ~ Review with Giveaway

Killer Deadline

A Nikki Bryant Cozy Mystery #1

By Lauren Carr

Read by Anita Alger

Nikki Bryant's life was changed when her father was murdered when she was 12 years old. Now Nikki has returned to Pine Grove, PA, as an award-winning investigative journalist, and solving her father's cold case is on her to-do list. Of course, she also has her family's local television station to run. And then there is her first love to try reconnecting with. And don't you dare call Ryan Spaulding her brother - there are no blood relations between them, just two widowed parents who got married.

And then there is the 5-year contract her childhood enemy just signed with the station- UGH! When Nikki's jock about murder being one way to break a contract becomes reality, she's left to put her investigative skills to use to find any connection to her father's murder and clear her name. Of course, she's not about to refuse any help Ryan might offer in her search for answers. 

First off, you are going to LOVE Elmo - Nikki's crime-solving, social media star, of a dog. Elmo has some very unique skills that leave you with at least a smile on your face. And unlike Gnarly, of the Mac Farraday series, Elmo doesn't fall on the wrong side of the law. Nope, he is one law-abiding dog.

Killer Deadline is the first book in the Nikki Bryant series, which presents cozy mysteries set in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. Nikki's family is an interesting mix of complicated, and she's finally returning home after establishing herself as an investigative journalist. Her return includes taking the reins of her family's tv station, which has been under her mother's guiding hand since her father was murdered years ago. 

This story has plenty of amusing scenes that will keep it light and unbogged down by the murders. The setting is contemporary, and the genre is definitely on the cozy side of mystery. I enjoyed this book in the audio format and at just over 6-1/2 hours an easy read that I could listen to in one week as I commuted to and from work. Anita Alger narrated and did an excellent presenting the story so that it was well-paced and engaging. Whether you enjoy reading or listening to your book, this is one you'll want to add to your summer TBR list.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

 Book Details:

Book Title:  Killer Deadline (A Nikki Bryant Cozy Mystery) by Lauren Carr
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +),  232 pages
Genre:  Mystery/Cozy Mystery
Publisher:  Acorn Book Services
Release date:   April 23, 2020
Content Rating: This cozy mystery is rated G for Everyone!

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I love this cozy mystery! It is full of suspense, action packed, fast pace with that small town feeling. I love the characters, I have to admit, I fell in love with Elmo on the spot! I loved Nikki's spunk and determination. She keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire book! I highly recommend this book to those who loves a good cozy mystery!! - 5-Star Review at Splashes of Joy 

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Book Description:

​Folks in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, claim that where Nikki Bryant goes, trouble is not far behind. Her refusal to back down from a challenge has made Nikki Bryant a top investigative journalist.

When an online friend nudges her to join him in a pact to reconnect with their first loves, Nikki and her boxer dog Elmo leave the bright lights of Las Vegas for the charming town of Pine Grove. There, she must face the biggest challenges in her career and life—the first love she had left behind and her father’s unsolved murder.

But before she has time to unpack her car, Nikki stumbles upon the dead body of local news anchor, Ashleigh Addison, her childhood rival. Could Ashleigh’s death be connected to an explosive news story that she had teased about airing live? Did that explosive story have anything to do with the murder of Nikki’s father?

With the clues in her father’s cold case hot again, Nikki intends to chase down the story of her life until she catches his killer—no matter what it takes. 

Buy the Book:
Amazon.com ~ Audible ~ BookBub
Add to Goodreads

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Meet the Author:

​Selling over half a million books worldwide, Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, Thorny Rose, Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries, and Nikki Bryant Cozy Mysteries—thirty titles across five fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns!

Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, crime fiction, police procedurals, romance, and humor. 

The owner of Acorn Book Services and iRead Book Tours, Lauren is also a publishing manager, consultant, and virtual book tour coordinator for independent authors.  

Lauren is a popular speaker who has made appearances at schools, youth groups, and on author panels at conventions. 

She lives with her husband, and two spoiled rotten German shepherds on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV. 

connect with the author: website ~ blog ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ twitter ~ pinterest

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Tour Schedule:
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Aug 1 –Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/guest post/giveaway
Aug 1 -Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 2 –She Just Loves Books – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 3 – Bound 4 Escape – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 3 - Chit Chat with Charity - audiobook review of KILLER DEADLINE/giveaway
Aug 4 – Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of KILLER DEADLINE/giveaway
Aug 4 -Cover Lover Book Review – book review of KILLER DEADLINE/giveaway
Aug 5 -Cover Lover Book Review – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 8 - Review Thick And Thin – book review of KILLER DEADLINE/giveaway
Aug 8 – Kam's Place – book review of KILLER DEADLINE
Aug 8 - Blooming with Books - audiobook review of KILLER DEADLINE/giveaway
Aug 9 – Olio by Marilyn – book series spotlight/author interview/giveaway
Aug 9 – Olio by Marilyn – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 10 – Kam's Place – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER
Aug 10 - Chit Chat with Charity - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 10 - The Momma Spot – book review of KILLER DEADLINE/giveaway
Aug 11 – Literary Flits – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 11 - Blooming with Books - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 11 - Books for Books - audiobook review of KILLER DEADLINE
Aug 12 - Book Corner News and Reviews - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 15 – Stephanie Jane – book series spotlight/giveaway
Aug 16 – The Momma Spot – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway    
Aug 16 - Books for Books - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER
Aug 17 – Paws.Read.Repeat – audiobook review of KILLER DEADLINE/giveaway
Aug 17 - Older & Smarter? – book review of KILLER DEADLINE/giveaway
Aug 17 – fundinmental – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 17 - Ebook addicts – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 18 – Christa Reads and Writes – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 18 - Pause for Tales – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 19 - Paws.Read.Repeat –book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 19 - Bigreadersite - book review of KILLER DEADLINE/giveaway
Aug 19 - Older & Smarter? – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 22 - Review Thick And Thin – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 23 - Splashes of Joy  - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 23 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER
Aug 24 - Splashes of Joy  - book series spotlight/giveaway
Aug 24 – Books Are Love – book review of KILLER DEADLINE/giveaway
Aug 24 - My Reading Journeys – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 25 - I'm Into Books - book series spotlight/giveaway
Aug 25 – Books Are Love – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 26 - Bigreadersite - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 26 – Books and Zebras – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER
Aug 26 - Adventurous Jessy - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER/giveaway
Aug 26 - Reading Excursions - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER

Enter the Giveaway:

Edge of Dusk ~ Review

Edge of Dusk

Annie Pederson #1

By Colleen Coble

Twenty-four years ago, Annie's little sister was stolen during the darkness of the night, and Annie was left for dead. Annie has never given up hope that she might find Sarah. But she has little hope that she'll ever be found alive.

Annie's work as a Law Enforcement Ranger has helped her in her search for answers, and now she needs to put those skills to work when her first love returns home to Rock Harbor, and a nearly ten-year-old, cold case heats up, casting doubts on Jon Dunstan. Annie doesn't think Jon is guilty of murder, but she knows just how shattered her heart was when he left.

As Annie and Jon search for clues to clear his name, it soon becomes clear that someone wants the past to stay buried, and they'll do anything to stop Annie while riling up old animosities against Jon.

Edge of Dusk is the first book in the Annie Pederson series, and, as with all of Colleen Coble's books, this is one you won't want to put down. Fans of Rock Harbor are in for a whole new set of long-held secrets. This is one town that won't be mistaken for a quiet, peaceful, nothing-ever-happens-here place. Nope, this is one place that you'll want to watch your back during your visit, because you never know who might be lurking in the shadows, watching your every move.

Now I was able to enjoy this book in both print and audio - both of which were good. I do like the narration provided by Talon David. The story is read in an engaging and attention-grabbing way without being too much. So whether you want to read or listen, this book will leave eagerly awaiting book two in this new series set amongst the beauty and intrigue that is Rock Harbor.

I was provided a copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion - all thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book:

Even though secrets lie off the coast of Rock Harbor, the truth will set Annie Pederson free—if it doesn’t kill her first. Return to the beloved town of Rock Harbor in the first installment of a new series by bestselling suspense author Colleen Coble.

Nine-year-old Annie Pederson’s life changed the night her sister was kidnapped. The two had been outside playing on a dock, and Annie never forgave herself for her role in her sister’s disappearance. Twenty-four years later and now a law enforcement ranger, Annie is still searching for answers as she grieves a new loss: the death of her husband and parents in a boating accident.

But Annie and her eight-year-old daughter, Kylie, aren’t the only people in the town of Rock Harbor whose lives have been marred by tragedy. While managing the property around the Tremolo Resort and Marina she inherited, Annie discovers a dead body floating in the cold Superior surf and begins to work with the sheriff’s office to tie the death to a series of other mysterious reports in the area.

At the same time, her first love, Jon Dustan, returns after nine years away, reigniting the town’s memory of a cold case he’d been suspiciously linked to before he left to pursue his orthopedic residency. For the sake of her investigation and her heart, Annie tries to stay away. But avoiding Jon becomes impossible once Annie realizes she is being targeted by someone desperate to keep secrets from the past hidden.

In this new series, bestselling romantic-suspense author Colleen Coble returns to one of her most beloved towns, where familiar faces—and unsolved cases—await.

• First installment in the Annie Pederson series:
  • Book One: Edge of Dusk
  • Book Two: Dark of Night (available January 2023)
  • Book Three: Break of Day (available July 2023)

The Epic Story of RJ and York ~ Review with Giveaway

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The Epic Story of RJ and York by Susan May Warren, 

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ABOUT THE SERIES

It’s an epic adventure across Europe, from France to Italy, to Germany, and even Russia, in this riveting, fun, romantic, enthralling trilogy about true love, honor, and the cost of, well, saving the world.

Out of the Night 
The Epic Story of York and RJ #1 
By Susan May Warren

RJ Marshall (aka Ruby Jane) just can't help herself; she's always finding trouble. Or maybe it finds her? Whatever it is, her romantic getaway to Paris gets a little sidetracked. Okay, a lot sidetracked when she spots an international criminal who is supposed to be in jail. Is it just a coincidence that Alan Martin is in Paris at the same time she and York are? RJ has no idea, but she's not about to sit still and try to figure it out. Nope, she's a go-get-'em type of girl, no matter the cost.

This was supposed to be the perfect moment and place for York Newgate to propose to the woman who has captured his heart and made him long for "normal" - home, family, and a 9-to-5 job. But anything and everything goes wrong. And at any inkling of danger, RJ runs directly into its path with no thought about the cost.

Can RJ avoid trouble long enough to get a ring on her finger? Or will the world come toppling down around them in the chaos that ensues?

Out of the Night is the first book in The Epic Story of RJ and York series, which is a good follow-up series to The Montana Marshalls series as it continues on with their story. This book is good and keeps the action at a high momentum - this one is sure to capture your attention and leave you wondering what will happen next. 

I  was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion - all thoughts expressed are my own.

Title: Out of the Night 
Series: The Epic Story of York & RJ #1 
Author: Susan May Warren 
Publisher: SDG Publishing 
Release Date: August 9, 2022 
Genre: Romantic Suspense (Clean)

The romantic trilogy ignites in book one of the Epic Story of RJ and York! 

He’s not looking for trouble… 

All former spy and current national security agent York Newgate wants is to propose to the woman he loves, RJ Marshall. Then they can move to Shelly, Washington, and start the calm, safe life he’s been dreaming of for over a year. 

Too bad trouble doesn’t agree… 

Or maybe RJ simply attracts trouble because she’s just going out for coffee when she spots a wanted, known terrorist standing in the middle of a street in Paris. At least she thinks it’s international criminal Alan Martin, the mastermind behind a plot to kill the president. But he's in jail, right? Wrong. Martin has escaped, and it’s up to RJ—and York—to keep him in their sights until he can be apprehended. But chasing down Martin means following him into the darkness of whatever plot he's cooked up now. 

Will he ever outrun trouble to find his happy ending? 

So much for York’s epic proposal. Now, he just wants to escape Europe with their lives. 

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I Will Find You 

The Epic Story of York and RJ #2 

By Susan May Warren 

RJ Marshall promised York she'd be back - gone for just a few hours at the most. But then she'd never expected to have her "mission" go so wrong and find herself on the run with a young girl. But will York understand that she hadn't wanted to leave him behind? That she wants the life that he dreams of, one that leaves behind his past?

As York works to find RJ he learns that he has become a target. And he is worth a huge payday to someone, who will stop at nothing until he is dead.

RJ's talent for finding trouble drives York to distraction. RJ is the woman he wants to marry and enjoy a normal life with. There is just one problem somehow RJ always seems to attract trouble. Yes, she sees threats and manages to thwart whatever is coming, but she needs rescuing and York is always there for her. But what happens when he isn't there?

I Will Find You is the second book in The Epic Story of RJ and York series. There seems to be almost non-stop danger and excitement until the shocking conclusion that you don't want to miss. Be sure to read the series in order. as it builds to its surprising conclusion.

I  was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion - all thoughts expressed are my own.

                                                                                                                                                                      

Title: I Will Find You 
Series: The Epic Story of York & RJ #2 
Author: Susan May Warren 
Publisher: SDG Publishing 
Release Date: August 16, 2022 
Genre: Romantic Suspense (Clean)

The gripping romantic adventure continues across Europe in this second installment of the Epic Story of RJ and York! 

The woman he loves has vanished… 

When RJ Marshall said she’d be right back, York should have objected. No, he wasn’t going to let her run off to Berlin, even if it was to save a little girl. Only problem—she’d told him this while he was unconscious. So really, it doesn’t count, and it’s not his fault that she’s gone missing. And, he didn’t know why he expected RJ not to chase danger into trouble. But now he has to find her before criminal mastermind Alan Martin tracks her down. 

She’s in over her head… 

RJ didn’t mean to leave York behind, but she’s on a mission to save a little girl caught in the crossfire of Martin’s terrorist plot. Now, she’ll have to find the girl and keep her safe while leaving clues for York to follow her. 

But who will catch up to her first—York, or the man with a vendetta?

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No Matter the Cost 
Epic Story of York & RJ #3 
By Susan May Warren 

York isn't dead RJ knows this - now she just has to find York and stop whoever has put the bounty on him.   No problem she just has to get into the inner workings of the dark web. Can she become the spy she's always dreamed of being to rescue the man she loves? 

RJ needs answers and there is only one way to get them. She needs to get to know the York that he used to be. But will learning about his darkest moment help her to find the man who seemed to fall to his death before her very eyes?                 

But can she claim the life that York wanted to leave behind and not pay a terrible cost?

No Matter the Cost is the conclusion to The Epic Story of RJ and York, a story that began in Ruby Jane (of The Montana Marshalls - yes you should read how it all began). This is a journey of love and one that is evolving as the journey takes them across the globe. And the stakes are higher than either RJ or York if she can't handle what is involved on this mission she has to take. This is one conclusion you don't want to miss - it is epic!

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion - all thoughts expressed are my own.

Title: No Matter the Cost 
Series: The Epic Story of York & RJ #3 
Author: Susan May Warren 
Publisher: SDG Publishing 
Release Date: August 23, 2022 
Genre: Romantic Suspense (Clean)

The riveting conclusion to the Epic Story of RJ and York! 

Her worst nightmare has happened…. 

RJ refuses to believe it, and until she has proof, she’s going to keep searching for answers. And most of all, for the man she loves, even if it means diving into the past he always wanted to keep secret. The kind of secrets that could have set York free. It’ll take a trip back to Russia, to the sketchy and dark history of York’s life to find the clues to the sinister plans of a global terrorist. And the answers that might lead her to a happy ending. 

Or has it? What if her happy ending is more than a dream? 

If RJ hopes to save her country—and find out the truth about York—she’ll have to become the high-action, Sydney Bristow spy that she always dreamed of being. But really, does RJ really have what it takes—with, or without the man she loves—to save the world? 

And if she does…what will be the cost? 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

With over 1.5 million books sold, critically acclaimed USA Today best-selling novelist Susan May Warren is the Christy, RITA and Carol award-winning author of over ninety novels with Revell, Tyndale, Barbour, Steeple Hill and Summerside Press. Known for her compelling plots and unforgettable characters, Susan has written contemporary and historical romances, romantic-suspense, thrillers, rom-com and Christmas novellas.

Connect with Susan by visiting susanmaywarren.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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