"Started to read this series because my family is from Sicily. I’ve continued to read these books because the premise is silly and I love the description of the Sicilian culture. The plots are twisted enough to keep me guessing. Grace even finds a way to bring the mafia into these stories." - F. Schwarz
3/4 stars.
"Another fantastic book by Hannah! The Nightingale takes place in France on the eve of WWII. The story follows two French sisters who share an estranged and sad childhood. The two young women struggle to survive when France is invaded by the Germans. Both sisters help fight the war in two very different ways but can they mend their broken relationship in the midst of war?" - E. Castellano
4/4 stars.
"Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing, a deadly plague ravages the population, and from space a ruthless Lunar leader threatens war. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl. Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle.
"Detective Kaitlyn Carr’s 13-year-old sister, Violet, goes missing. Shortly thereafter, Violet’s friend is missing. Kaitlyn is assisted by FBI special agent and lover, Luke Gavinson, Kaitlyn is working against time, knowing the chance of finding her sister alive lessens each day and that the case will soon become a ”cold case.” Each book ends with a cliff hanger regarding Violet’s fate. Should not be read out of sequence, since each book picks up where the last one ended. A page-turner." - E. Pasquali
4/4 stars.
"A beautifully written book with backstory and present plot skillfully infused. The main character is endearing and I rooted for her to the very end. A great read." - A. Green
4/4 stars.
"Five Years after having disappeared, Nancy Henry returns. She claims amnesia. She was found in the water, with a concussion and wrist burns and left for dead. husband remarried. FBI profiler, Eva Rae Thomas investigates the case. Is Nancy’s life still in danger? Who does she fear? What secrets does she hold? Complicating Eva Rae’s professional life is a personal life of coping with pregnancy, adolescent children, and the baby’s father. A fast, engaging read with a very unexpected twist." - E. Pasquali
3/4 stars.
"Another satisfying read by Hoover. The majority of the story is romance with an infusion of drama toward the end. A quick, easy and beautiful read." - A. Green
4/4 stars.
"A mutant pox virus is killing people and Virginia’s chief medical examiner, Dr. Kay Scarpetta, is trying to identify the virus and the bioterrorist developing the virus, disseminating it, and dismembering two of its victims. The killer, using the handle, Deadoc, emails Kay with unnerving photos. Kay may be a victim of the virus; her lab assistant is. Kay’s lover, Benton Wesley, an FBI profiler, and her FBI agent niece, Lucy, are also working the case, along with police Captain Pete Morino. As with all Kay Scarpetta mysteries, it is engrossing and chilling. A superb read." - E. Pasquali
"We meet again the Rutledge family a few years later with Cara’s niece returning from California after losing her job and breaking up with her boyfriend. In this book we see the great strength of Cara as she helps her family cope and work to rebuild their future while she tries to decide what she wants her own to be." - F. Schwarz
4/4 stars.
"This latest read in the Vintage Kitchen Mysteries series, finds Jaymie Leighton again feeling like she needs to investigate. I found this story a little too complicated as it weaves together the characters lives going back to their high school days with current events. Sometimes I was distracted from the plot trying to remember who was who from 20 years ago." - F. Schwarz
2/4 stars.
"Book #5 in the Beyond the Page series, owner Addie Greyborne travels to neighboring town of Pine Hollow for a book sale and trouble follows. Not the best book in the series but lots of life-changes for the residents of Greyborne Harbor. If your a fan of this series I feel like this book is a bridge to the net book rather than a good story" - F. Schwarz
3/4 stars.
"A departure from the books I usually read but in keeping of this summers theme of beach and seaside settings. This book explores the developing friendship between three women who decide to share a retail retail space on the beach. The story is one of home the challenge and support each other even though they are in completely different places in their personal lives. Well written and it invites the reader to look at relationships in different stages from brand new, after divorce or widowed." - F. Schwarz
"Third book in the series about Lacey Doyle, who, once her divorce is final, on a whim, travels to the seaside town of Wilford, England. Before she solves her 1st murder, she decides to settle in and opens an antique shop and buys a home. In addition to solving another mystery she takes on the job to remodel a nursing home into a boutique hotel. As in the Hotel Nantucket, if you're a crafty person and into decorating, it’s a treat to read." - F. Schwarz
4/4 stars.
"Hoover's writing style and character development never disappoints. The chemistry between Tate and Miles leaps off the page and the plot had depth." - A. Green
4/4 stars.
"Eight-year-old Paige is kidnapped from a theater following her performance in Hansel and Gretel. FBI Special Agent Tess Winnett investigates the kidnapping. Is this a kidnapping for ransom or is an organized crime boss targeting Paige’s father, the state district attorney? The first twenty-four hours are crucial to the safe recovery of Paige. Can Tess Winnett capture the culprits before Paige is killed? A captivating page-turner with a surprise ending" - E. Pasquali
4/4 stars.