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Home Sweet Home
by April Smith
Home Sweet Home (1/18/2017)
Leaving NYC, the Kuseks settle in North Dakota where attorney Cal has a service buddy. Adapting to the small town setting, the Kuseks slowly make friends and build their home. Cal has political aspirations which uncover something about his past his neighbors are leery of.more
Lady Cop Makes Trouble: Girl Waits with Gun #2
by Amy Stewart
Constance Returns (5/26/2016)
Constance Kopp is back in the second installment of Amy Stewart's continuing saga of the Kopp sisters. Once again the reader accompanies Constance as she takes to finding a prisoner who escaped during her watch. Filled with action and adventure, this book is perfect formore
I'll See You in Paris
by Michelle Gable
A Trip in Time (1/27/2016)
This book came at the perfect time. It grabbed me from the beginning and kept me going until the final page. I was embroiled in the mystery of who Mrs. Spencer might actually have been. I was intrigued by who Pru might turn out to be, (I was right!) and how Gus fit into themore
Five
by Ursula Archer
Edge of seat thriller! (10/30/2014)
It all starts with a dead woman's body in a field. Using geocaching as a way to deliver clues, Ursula Archer takes the reader on a journey as the detectives try to prevent more murders. This book is a great read you will have a hard time putting down. If you like Louisemore
The Deepest Secret
by Carla Buckley
The Deepest Secret (1/22/2014)
We all have secrets. What would happen when yours come out for others to see? That is the premise of this book. The writing reminds me of both Jodi Piccoult and Harlan Coben. Like Piccoult, Buckley deals with a family issue, XP, which affects the entire family. Like Coben,more
Amy Falls Down
by Jincy Willett
Amy Falls Down (7/29/2013)
It all starts with a fall and then maybe a concussion, the problem is, Amy can't remember. As Amy finds new found celebrity, we follow here as she tries to get her writing career back on track. A quick, easy, mindless read.
Her Last Breath: A Kate Burkholder Novel
by Linda Castillo
Just one more chapter (5/20/2013)
This is Linda Castillo's fifth installment in her Kate Burkholder series. "Her Last Breath" does well as a stand-alone read; it does not leave the reader confused about what happened before but it will have the reader wanting to read more about Kate and Tomasetti. As Katemore
A Murder at Rosamund's Gate: A Lucy Campion Mystery
by Susanna Calkins
Mystery or romance? (4/4/2013)
I'm not sure if you would call this a historical romance with a bit of mystery or a mystery within a historical romance. No matter, after getting off to a slow start, the story kept me turning the pages. Just when I thought I had it figured out, something else would happen.more
Live by Night
by Dennis Lehane
A step back in time (8/13/2012)
This book was a real page turner. It grabbed my interest on the first page and did not let it go. Lehane's language painted a picture of the times, gritty when it needed to be and a splash of color and hope when it was important. I would recommend this book to those thatmore
The Mark Inside: A Perfect Swindle, a Cunning Revenge, and a Small History of the Big Con
by Amy Reading
Buckle up! (7/2/2012)
I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a book this much. I found myself laughing at the exploits of Frank Norfleet. While Amy Reading leaves you wondering how much is factual how much is the fanciful wishing of Norfleet, I still found myself having a hard time putting themore
The Red Book: A Novel
by Deborah Copaken Kogan
The Red Book (3/18/2012)
The premise of the book was wonderful. Catch up with four Harvard graduates as they gather for their 20 year class reunion. I imagined reuniting with three of my good friends from college and catching up on the ensuing years. Would four people thrown together in college bemore
The Orphan Master's Son: A Novel
by Adam Johnson
A Different World (11/13/2011)
The Orphan Master's Son grabs you from the start. Transported to the world of North Korea, the reader is intrigued to see what Pak Jun Do encounters next. Both a love story and a thriller, this book keeps the reader on the edge of their seat.
The Kitchen Daughter: A Novel
by Jael McHenry
The Kitchen Daughter (3/28/2011)
A glance through the book had me dying to read it. After quickly finishing what I was currently reading, I picked up McHenry's book. I can't remember the last time I stayed up late (3:30am) to finish a book. I just could not put it down. I like the way Ginny found comfortmore
Agent X: A Novel
by Noah Boyd
Agent X (1/3/2011)
Fast paced, this book offers three different storylines so the reader must focus. Not reading the first book with these characters, The Bricklayer, does not put the reader at a disadvantage. The banter between Steve Vail and Kate Bannon is reminiscent of "Moonlighting."more
Bury Your Dead: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel, #6
by Louise Penny
Bury Your Dead (10/14/2010)
"Bury Your Dead" grabbed me from the very beginning and kept me involved until the end. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, as he tries to recover from a previous incident, takes the reader on a tour of Old Quebec. Along the way, the reader learns about the tensions between themore
The Blind Contessa's New Machine: A Novel
by Carey Wallace
A Haunting Love Story (6/25/2010)
As Carolina prepares to marry Pietro she realizes she is going blind. Finding no solace in Pietro, Carolina turns to someone she has known since childhood, Turri. Through the years, Carolina and Turri grow closer despite the fact they are married to others. Things changemore
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