Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line
Don’t cross the line until you read the Finlay Donovan series! Seriously, this series is a hoot. Finlay Donovan is a single mom and author who with her trusted nanny, Vero, get into some crazy and tense situations as they get in hot water trying to solve crimes. In Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line, Vero is facing charges for a crime she claims she did not commit! Throw in some threatening messages and you have yourself a find mess! Finlay is committed to getting to the bottom of things. She is not going to let Vero go down for a crime she did not commit! As with the other books in this series, this snippet of a book (I did not get to read the entire book- just the first chapters) was engaging, delightful, and fun. I love how this book focuses on motherhood, friendship, loyalty, romance, and mysteries. This series is a fun one and I can’t wait to read the rest of the book! This snippet of a book has me salivating for more! I look forward to reading what comes next! I had both the e-book and the audiobook. The narration of the audiobook was fantastic and brought the characters and story to life! Thank you to Macmillan Audio, St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur books, and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Weekend
What would you do?????? Six friends (3 couples) go away to celebrate the new year. On a walk through the countyside, a water bottle gets lost in a cave/mine and they find a leather bag filled with cash!!!! What to do?????? It’s a HUGE amount of money. They could all use some, but will they take the moral high ground and turn it in to the police or will they keep the money????? What would you do? It’s a slippery slope and soon the group has made their decision. But is it a decision that they can live with? Tensions rise and soon, the group of friends will find out that there are consequences for the decisions they have made. This was a fast and gripping read. I love how the friends begin to unravel as they grapple with the decision they have made. Secrets, lies, and decisions will soon see the light of day. Tension and dread ooze from the pages. I enjoyed the suspense and tense feel of this book. Thank you to Bonnier Books UK | Zaffre and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Dollface
Why would a plastic faced serial killer want to off PTA moms? Dollface is a suburban slasher where no one is safe! Jill is a horror author who is new in town and hoping to make some friends. Her obnoxious new neighbor, did I say obnoxious? I meant to say assertively friendly new neighbor, invites her to join the school’s PTA. All the PTA moms are picture perfect with their fully made-up faces and perfect outfits. The blood begins to fly before the first bake sale! Someone is killing the moms, but who and why???? If horror and gore are not for you, this book is not too scary or gory. Yes, there are some death scenes but if you close one eye while reading, I promise who will get through it unscathed. Lindy Ryan loves her horror, and this book was on the horrific side. Again, more light horror, but heavy on the creepy and bizzarro characters. Fans of Lindy Ryan may enjoy this one. Bless Your Heart remains my favorite book by this author. Having said that, Dollface was a bloody enjoyable book with an original premise which delivered an eerie vibe, creepy scenes, and dread. Side note – Am I the only one who thought Jill’s overly friendly next-door neighbor might look like Bette Davis in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? That is the image I had of her for the entire book. Thank you to St. Martin’s Press | Minotaur Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
And Now, Back to You
B.K. Borison can do nothing wrong in my book! I have been a HUGE fan since reading Lovelight Farms! And Now, Back to You is the sixth book which I have read by this author, and she delivers every single time! As with her other books, I found And Now, Back to You to be wonderfully written, well thought out, captivating, hard to put down and swoon worthy! Jackson is a radio weatherman who has custody of his two sisters. He has a lot on his plate and loves routine and being organized. He struggles with anxiety and enjoys staying in his lane and reporting on the weather. Delilah loves being out in the field, engaging in zany and silly antics, and meeting her fans. She is spontaneous, fun loving and responsible. They have orbited around each other for years and now that a HUGE snowstorm is about to hit, they have been tasked with working together to report on it. Deliah wants to be taken seriously as a reporter and offers to help Jackson find his fun side if he can help her with this assignment. Enter chemistry stage left!!!!! Both Jackson and Delilah are adorable. I enjoyed both of their characters and rooted for both of them. I enjoyed how the author showed both their strengths and weaknesses. This made both feel more real and relatable. I felt for Jackson and his anxiety but also felt for Delilah when she shared her care for her grandfather. I enjoyed their banter and how they both had to deal with a nasty character in this book. Romantic, charming, captivating and a wonderful addition to the Heartstrings series!!! Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Gossip
Tongues are wagging and rumors are swirling in Rona Halsall’s The Gossip! Secrets and lies are the name of the game in the village of Talysarn! All it takes is one rumor is said, an accusation made, and the someone tells someone who tells someone who tells…you get the picture. The rumor spreads like wildfire and it doesn’t matter if it is true or not, the villagers will believe what they want to believe and people’s lives will be changed!!!!! I have read seven of Rona Halsall’s books, and she always delivers dramatic, twist-filled, shocking and thrilling books! Nia, a young widow, has recently moved to the village of Talysarn. It is the fresh start she is looking for, until a horrible rumor is started- that she is having an affair with an older married man! When the man’s wife hears the rumor, well, the you-know-what hits the fan! This book is packed full of drama, secrets, adults behaving badly, gossip, and shocking revelations!!! I loved the tension and the feeling of dread which seeped from the pages. Plus, there are a nice number of characters who kept the drama high and the tensions higher. There are secrets and then there are secrets! This was an entertaining, twisted, and thrilling read! Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All my thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Anniversary
Addictive, shocking, dark, and deadly, Alex Finlay delivered with The Anniversary! I could not read this book fast enough. I was instantly engrossed in the plot which features Jules Delaney and Quinn Riley, who had their lives changed forever on one night in 1992. This book follows them as they navigate their lives after what happened to them when they were seventeen years old. 1992Jules, was a popular high schooler who was attacked by a serial killer known as the May day killer. The killer strikes every May 1st. After being attacked, Jules is struggling with shame, anxiety, and trauma. She is still trying to grapple with how and why she survived. Quinn, tried to break up a fight and in the process almost kills someone. He is arrested and is sent to juvenile detention. Their lives intertwine over the next decade as more victims are taken…. This book had me on the edge of my seat and turning those pages! This book took me through a roller coaster ride of emotions. I felt for both Jules and Quinn. Both had their lives changed, both left traumatized, and both are seeking answers. Plus, the pacing was fantastic! I loved how things moved along. This book was neither too slow nor too fast. I loved the tension, the feelings of dread, danger, and suspense as the book moved toward the end. Like other reviews, I have to say that this is Alex Finlay’s best book yet. I loved the mystery, the characters, the nostalgia of the ’90’s, and how everything came together in the end! Wonderfully written, well thought out, dark, and chilling! I can’t wait to read what Finlay writes next!!! Thank you to St. Martin’s Press | Minotaur Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line
Don’t cross the line until you read the Finlay Donovan series! Seriously, this series is a hoot. Finlay Donovan is a single mom and author who with her trusted nanny, Vero, get into some crazy and tense situations as they get in hot water trying to solve crimes. In Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line, Vero is facing charges for a crime she claims she did not commit! Throw in some threatening messages and you have yourself a find mess! Finlay is committed to getting to the bottom of things. She is not going to let Vero go down for a crime she did not commit! As with the other books in this series, this snippet of a book (I did not get to read the entire book- just the first chapters) was engaging, delightful, and fun. I love how this book focuses on motherhood, friendship, loyalty, romance, and mysteries. This series is a fun one and I can’t wait to read the rest of the book! This snippet of a book has me salivating for more! I look forward to reading what comes next! I had both the e-book and the audiobook. The narration of the audiobook was fantastic and brought the characters and story to life! Thank you to Macmillan Audio, St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur books, and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Weekend
What would you do?????? Six friends (3 couples) go away to celebrate the new year. On a walk through the countyside, a water bottle gets lost in a cave/mine and they find a leather bag filled with cash!!!! What to do?????? It’s a HUGE amount of money. They could all use some, but will they take the moral high ground and turn it in to the police or will they keep the money????? What would you do? It’s a slippery slope and soon the group has made their decision. But is it a decision that they can live with? Tensions rise and soon, the group of friends will find out that there are consequences for the decisions they have made. This was a fast and gripping read. I love how the friends begin to unravel as they grapple with the decision they have made. Secrets, lies, and decisions will soon see the light of day. Tension and dread ooze from the pages. I enjoyed the suspense and tense feel of this book. Thank you to Bonnier Books UK | Zaffre and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Dollface
Why would a plastic faced serial killer want to off PTA moms? Dollface is a suburban slasher where no one is safe! Jill is a horror author who is new in town and hoping to make some friends. Her obnoxious new neighbor, did I say obnoxious? I meant to say assertively friendly new neighbor, invites her to join the school’s PTA. All the PTA moms are picture perfect with their fully made-up faces and perfect outfits. The blood begins to fly before the first bake sale! Someone is killing the moms, but who and why???? If horror and gore are not for you, this book is not too scary or gory. Yes, there are some death scenes but if you close one eye while reading, I promise who will get through it unscathed. Lindy Ryan loves her horror, and this book was on the horrific side. Again, more light horror, but heavy on the creepy and bizzarro characters. Fans of Lindy Ryan may enjoy this one. Bless Your Heart remains my favorite book by this author. Having said that, Dollface was a bloody enjoyable book with an original premise which delivered an eerie vibe, creepy scenes, and dread. Side note – Am I the only one who thought Jill’s overly friendly next-door neighbor might look like Bette Davis in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? That is the image I had of her for the entire book. Thank you to St. Martin’s Press | Minotaur Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
And Now, Back to You
B.K. Borison can do nothing wrong in my book! I have been a HUGE fan since reading Lovelight Farms! And Now, Back to You is the sixth book which I have read by this author, and she delivers every single time! As with her other books, I found And Now, Back to You to be wonderfully written, well thought out, captivating, hard to put down and swoon worthy! Jackson is a radio weatherman who has custody of his two sisters. He has a lot on his plate and loves routine and being organized. He struggles with anxiety and enjoys staying in his lane and reporting on the weather. Delilah loves being out in the field, engaging in zany and silly antics, and meeting her fans. She is spontaneous, fun loving and responsible. They have orbited around each other for years and now that a HUGE snowstorm is about to hit, they have been tasked with working together to report on it. Deliah wants to be taken seriously as a reporter and offers to help Jackson find his fun side if he can help her with this assignment. Enter chemistry stage left!!!!! Both Jackson and Delilah are adorable. I enjoyed both of their characters and rooted for both of them. I enjoyed how the author showed both their strengths and weaknesses. This made both feel more real and relatable. I felt for Jackson and his anxiety but also felt for Delilah when she shared her care for her grandfather. I enjoyed their banter and how they both had to deal with a nasty character in this book. Romantic, charming, captivating and a wonderful addition to the Heartstrings series!!! Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Gossip
Tongues are wagging and rumors are swirling in Rona Halsall’s The Gossip! Secrets and lies are the name of the game in the village of Talysarn! All it takes is one rumor is said, an accusation made, and the someone tells someone who tells someone who tells…you get the picture. The rumor spreads like wildfire and it doesn’t matter if it is true or not, the villagers will believe what they want to believe and people’s lives will be changed!!!!! I have read seven of Rona Halsall’s books, and she always delivers dramatic, twist-filled, shocking and thrilling books! Nia, a young widow, has recently moved to the village of Talysarn. It is the fresh start she is looking for, until a horrible rumor is started- that she is having an affair with an older married man! When the man’s wife hears the rumor, well, the you-know-what hits the fan! This book is packed full of drama, secrets, adults behaving badly, gossip, and shocking revelations!!! I loved the tension and the feeling of dread which seeped from the pages. Plus, there are a nice number of characters who kept the drama high and the tensions higher. There are secrets and then there are secrets! This was an entertaining, twisted, and thrilling read! Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All my thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Anniversary
Addictive, shocking, dark, and deadly, Alex Finlay delivered with The Anniversary! I could not read this book fast enough. I was instantly engrossed in the plot which features Jules Delaney and Quinn Riley, who had their lives changed forever on one night in 1992. This book follows them as they navigate their lives after what happened to them when they were seventeen years old. 1992Jules, was a popular high schooler who was attacked by a serial killer known as the May day killer. The killer strikes every May 1st. After being attacked, Jules is struggling with shame, anxiety, and trauma. She is still trying to grapple with how and why she survived. Quinn, tried to break up a fight and in the process almost kills someone. He is arrested and is sent to juvenile detention. Their lives intertwine over the next decade as more victims are taken…. This book had me on the edge of my seat and turning those pages! This book took me through a roller coaster ride of emotions. I felt for both Jules and Quinn. Both had their lives changed, both left traumatized, and both are seeking answers. Plus, the pacing was fantastic! I loved how things moved along. This book was neither too slow nor too fast. I loved the tension, the feelings of dread, danger, and suspense as the book moved toward the end. Like other reviews, I have to say that this is Alex Finlay’s best book yet. I loved the mystery, the characters, the nostalgia of the ’90’s, and how everything came together in the end! Wonderfully written, well thought out, dark, and chilling! I can’t wait to read what Finlay writes next!!! Thank you to St. Martin’s Press | Minotaur Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
