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The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes
The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes
by Chanel Cleeton
The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes (3/3/2025)
The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes is an historical mystery that weaves through three time periods with the lost story being the thread connecting them. I've read other books by this author, but this is the first I've read that has characters living in Cuba during the 1960s …more
The House on Biscayne Bay
The House on Biscayne Bay
by Chanel Cleeton
The House on Biscayne Bay (1/21/2024)
Chanel Cleeton's new novel, The House on Biscayne Bay, was a 5-star read for me. Already a fan of this author's previous works, I was intrigued to see that she had written a gothic tale. The House on Biscayne Bay is perfectly done, just the right amount of atmosphere, great …more
Becoming Madam Secretary
Becoming Madam Secretary
by Stephanie Dray
Becoming Madam Secretary (11/5/2023)
Becoming Madam Secretary grabbed my attention right from the start. The author, Stephanie Dray, has managed to bring the characters to life on the page. Through her thorough research and wonderful reimagining where necessary, Dray has recreated the fascinating life of …more
Alfie and Me
Alfie and Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe
by Carl Safina
Alfie & Me - what a treasure! (10/12/2023)
I had the pleasure of reading this heart-warming true tale of Alfie, a screech owl who as an owlet was rescued and rehabilitated for release back to nature. The author, Carl Safina, writes a very thought-provoking narrative. Woven throughout the story of Alfie, are Safina's …more
The Gifts
The Gifts: A Novel
by Liz Hyder
The Gifts (4/10/2023)
The Gifts by Liz Hyder is historical fiction with a dash of fantasy. The reader is transported to England during the nineteenth century, from countryside to city. Liz Hyder has done a wonderful job of researching this period, giving the reader a strong sense of place …more
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise
by Colleen Oakley
The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise (10/12/2022)
I had the pleasure of reading an e-galley of this quirky, yet heartwarming tale and what a delight! Tanner and Louise are such an unlikely pair who end up on a madcap adventure together. As the story unfolds the reader soon finds out all is not what it seems. This is a …more
Exiles
Exiles: Aaron Falk Mystery #3
by Jane Harper
Exiles - suspenseful, thought-provoking (8/8/2022)
Exiles is Jane Harper's newest suspenseful mystery featuring federal investigator Aaron Falk. I was immediately drawn into this book right from my first glance at the gorgeous cover art. As we travel to Southern Australia's wine country Jane Harper's evocative landscape …more
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