The Other Woman by Sandie Jones

The Other Woman by Sandie Jones

Published by Minotaur Books

Published on August 21, 2018

Genre(s): Suspense, Mystery/Thriller

Page Count: 304

Source: Publisher

Format: ARC Paperback

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Description: The most twisty, addictive and gripping debut thriller you'll read this year.

HE LOVES YOU: Adam adores Emily. Emily thinks Adam’s perfect, the man she thought she’d never meet.

BUT SHE LOVES YOU NOT: Lurking in the shadows is a rival, a woman who shares a deep bond with the man she loves.

AND SHE'LL STOP AT NOTHING: Emily chose Adam, but she didn’t choose his mother Pammie. There’s nothing a mother wouldn’t do for her son, and now Emily is about to find out just how far Pammie will go to get what she wants: Emily gone forever.

THE OTHER WOMAN will have you questioning her on every page, in Sandie Jones' chilling psychological thriller about a man, his new girlfriend, and the mother who will not let him go.

Hello Readers.

I was sent a copy of this book and was intrigued. The premise looked promising and I was optimistic. I have a special place in my heart for books if this nature. Who doesn't love a good mystery? I certainly do but I am often disappointed because I tend to figure them out early on. This one surprised me. That is not an easy thing to do. The characters were fantastic. Complex and intriguing. I found myself wanting to know more about them. 

I am rating this book Four Red Books because it was a wonderful read. There were some moments where I saw what was coming but was surprised overall. I would definitely read more by this author and highly recommend.

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Best Friends Forever by Margot Hunt

Best Friends Forever by Margot Hunt

Published by MIRA

Published on January 23, 2018

Genres: Women's Fiction, Mystery and Thriller

Page Count: 336

Source: Purchased

Format: Hardback

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Description: How well do you really know your best friend?

Kat Grant and Alice Campbell have a friendship forged in shared confidences and long lunches lubricated by expensive wine. Though they’re very different women—the artsy socialite and the struggling suburbanite—they’re each other’s rocks. But even rocks crumble under pressure. Like when Kat’s financier husband, Howard, plunges to his death from the second-floor balcony of their South Florida mansion.

Howard was a jerk, a drunk, a bully and, police say, a murder victim. The questions begin piling up. Like why Kat has suddenly gone dark: no calls, no texts and no chance her wealthy family will let Alice see her. Why investigators are looking so hard in Alice’s direction. Who stands to get hurt next. And who is the cool liar—the masterful manipulator behind it all.

Hello Readers.

Wow! Just wow! I love a good mystery and I was definitely not disappointed with this one. The premise was fantastic. The characters were strong and interacted well. They were relatable and likeable. The scenarios were well thought out and were presented smoothly. Just when I thought that I had it totally figured out, I was thrown for a loop. Not many books do that for me so this was a very pleasant surprise. 

I am rating this book Five Blue Books because it had me on the edge of my seat on more than one occasion. It was well written and I will be looking more into this author. Highly recommend!

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One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

One of Us Is Lying By Karen M. McManus

Published by Delacorte Press

Published on May 30, 2017

Genres: Mysteries, Thrillers, YA

Page Count: 368

Source: Purchased

Format: Hardback

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Description: Pay close attention and you might solve this.

On Monday afternoon, five students at Bayview High walk into detention.

      Bronwyn, the brain, is Yale-bound and never breaks a rule. 

      Addy, the beauty, is the picture-perfect homecoming princess. 

      Nate, the criminal, is already on probation for dealing.

      Cooper, the athlete, is the all-star baseball pitcher.

      And Simon, the outcast, is the creator of Bayview High’s notorious gossip app.

Only, Simon never makes it out of that classroom. Before the end of detention Simon's dead. And according to investigators, his death wasn’t an accident. On Monday, he died. But on Tuesday, he’d planned to post juicy reveals about all four of his high-profile classmates, which makes all four of them suspects in his murder. Or are they the perfect patsies for a killer who’s still on the loose? 

Everyone has secrets, right? What really matters is how far you would go to protect them.

Hello Readers.

I ordered a copy of this book after it was recommended to me. I thought that I would give it a chance. It looked like it had promise. I could not stop reading this book! I had to stop because life but I thought about it while I was not reading it. Kept me on my toes. Found myself trying to guess the ending. Some mysteries have a way of exposing their secrets early on. This book was full of little breadcrumbs to lead us through the story but did not give too much away. 

I am rating this book Five Blue Books because it was a geniunely great read. Strong story, likeable characters, relatable, and surprising. It is one that I will be reading again. Will be looking into other works by this author. I strongly recommend it.

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BLOG TOUR: FALSE PROPHET (Review)

False Prophet (Saul Marshall Thriller Book 1) by Richard Davis

Published by Canelo

Published on January 25, 2016

Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Military, Espionage, Crime

Page Count: 290

Source: Blog Tour

Format: eBook

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Description: When a rogue cult turns deadly, the authorities call on former conman, Agent Saul Marshall. Drawn into a cat and mouse chase with the leader of the cult, Ivan Drexler, news arrives that he has taken Marshall’s son hostage. Removed from the line of duty, Marshall must work alone, off-grid.

As the attacks intensify, Saul will stop at nothing to defeat Drexler. But people are questioning Saul’s own part in the carnage. He must work fast to save both his country and his son. 

As wave after wave of attacks break, the clock is ticking...

Hello Readers.

Every once in a while, I will get a first novel from a person and I am blown away. Some first books are just that good that they capture the audience from the first page. This book did that for me. I was grabbed out of my chair and taken into the book. Strong characters and a rich storyline. 

I am rating this book Four Red Books. I found it enjoyable but there were some definite errors in the scientific componet. Great story otherwise. Looking forward Book Two. I would definitely recommend it. 

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Into The Water by Paula Hawkins

Into The Water by Paula Hawkins

Published by Riverhead Books

Published on May 2, 2017

Genres: Women's Fiction, Mystery, Thriller

Page Count: 400

Source: Purchased

Format: Hardback

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Description: A single mother turns up dead at the bottom of the river that runs through town. Earlier in the summer, a vulnerable teenage girl met the same fate. They are not the first women lost to these dark waters, but their deaths disturb the river and its history, dredging up secrets long submerged.

Left behind is a lonely fifteen-year-old girl. Parentless and friendless, she now finds herself in the care of her mother's sister, a fearful stranger who has been dragged back to the place she deliberately ran from—a place to which she vowed she'd never return.

With the same propulsive writing and acute understanding of human instincts that captivated millions of readers around the world in her explosive debut thriller, The Girl on the Train, Paula Hawkins delivers an urgent, twisting, deeply satisfying read that hinges on the deceptiveness of emotion and memory, as well as the devastating ways that the past can reach a long arm into the present.

Beware a calm surface—you never know what lies beneath.

Hello.

Have you ever longed for a book to come out that you were counting the days until it was released? You had enjoyed the previous work by the author so much that the prospect of another book filled you with joy? I wanted this book to be good. I longed for it to be good. It had to be good after the author's debut novel, The Girl on The Train took the world over. I read that book at once. I needed for this book to be good. Life is full of disappointments. It is a real shame that this was one. 

You know what they say about setting stuff up to fail? I fear that this may have been the case for a lot of people in regards to this book. I wish that I could praise it from the rooftops but I cannot. There were too many points where my mind completely glazed over because the POV kept jumping back and forth. The plot was predictable. Some of the characters were strong while some of them were just lacking. I found myself frustrated at times because of the flow. 

I am rating this book Three Orange Books because I did not hate it but it left me disappointed. What good is a mystery when you can figure it out almost immediately? I am not rating it lower because the author does a decent job on the backgrounds and locations. You do feel like you are there. She is a promosing author but she is better than this book. I will be waiting to see what she does in her next offering. My recommendation is wavy on this one. 

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Mad Librarian by Michael Guillebeau

Mad Librarian by Michael Guillebeau

Published by Madison Press

Published on November 16, 2017

Genres: Humor, Mystery & Thriller

Page Count: 410

Source: NetGalley & Publisher

Format: eBook

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Description:  MAD Librarian is women’s crime humor that reads like Breaking Bad: The Library Edition. When the city cuts off funding for her library, Serenity Hammer embezzles from a neglected city fund that turns out to be the conduit for all state political corruption. Now she has all the money she needs to build the library her city deserves—if she can do it fast and stay alive.


Hello.

I spent some time working in a library when I was in college so this book called to me. I had to read it. Reading the blurbs about it, I worried that it would not stand up to the talk. Not only did it stand up but it captivated my attention. That is a task. I realize that it may not seem like one but it truly is.

Strong characters. I enjoyed the concept of a librarian on a mission. The main character was not only likable but I found myself geniunely rooting for her. Add in my love of libraries and I could not help but be in her corner. She has to save the library and is willing to do anything to do so. A woman after my own heart.

Thank you to NetGalley and Madison Press for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I am rating it Four Red Books because there were some moments that I found hard to believe. I loved the premise and enjoyed the writing. Overall, I would recommed this book.


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All Bark and No White Knight by Stella St. Claire

All Bark and No White Knight by Stella St. Clare

Published by Relay Publishing

Published on Oct. 13, 2017

Genres: General Fiction (Adult), Mystery & Thrillers, Cozy Mystery

Page Count: 242

Source: NetGalley

Format: eBook

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Description: Roses are red, Violets are blue, and Olivia Rickard is officially the worst at fixing relationships. Case in point: Olivia decides the best way to go about getting her boyfriend back is to tail him around town. There’s no way daring to spy on Andrew’s date was going to end well...but Olivia didn’t expect it to end in death. 

Hannah Maclin, Andrew’s date, is found dead in the parking lot of the restaurant with a tacky rose sticking out of her chest and lots of suspects near the scene of the crime. Hannah wasn’t a well loved woman and she’s got a long list of enemies and haters that the police believe includes Andrew. While Olivia thinks this is preposterous, it’s given her a reason to go sleuthing again. Before she can fix her love life she has to make sure the man she loves stays out of jail! 

As Olivia dives into a two part mystery of solving a murder and tracking her ex-boyfriend’s puzzling movements, she finds that the two investigations weave together in the old secrets and hidden passions of the town. Her mission becomes finding the truth in the misinformation, but Olivia will need to be careful—she can’t miss a clue or she’ll lose the love of her life.

Hello.

I must admit that I seem to have a weak spot for mysteries, especially ones of the cozy mystery variety. They are often fun to read. They have become ones that I turn to when under a lot of stress or needing a break from life. 

I did not realize going into this one that it was the fourth book in the Happy Tails Dog Walking Mysteries Series. Thankfully, it could be read alone. There were some references from previous books but they did not detract from the overall story. This was an enjoyable book. 

Thank you NetGalley and Relay Publishing for giving me an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. I am rating this book Four Red Books because it was predictable at times. I do wonder if my experience would have been more filling if I had read the three prior volumes. It was a very cute read and I would recommend it to other cozy mystery lovers.

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Choke Hold by Gerald Everett Jones

Choke Hold by Gerald Everett Jones

Published by LaPuerta Books and Media

Published on October 24, 2017

Genres: General Fiction (Adult), Mystery & Thrillers

Page Count: 254

Source: Netgalley

Format: eBook

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Description: Hank Ellis was murdered in his own home for dissing the cops.

Cynical personal-injury attorney Eli Wolff rediscovers his idealism for simple justice when he sues the city for the wrongful death of an unarmed African-American man at the hands of two police officers. Ellis was killed in his own home, choked to death, after angry officers stormed in without a warrant, anxious to teach him a lesson for disrespecting them in front of his neighbors.

Hello.

Choke Hold: A Novel by Gerald Everett Jones could be taken straight out of the headlines. This book is about a man killed by the police and the attorney that fights for justice for him. It is refreshing to see characters grow and become more confident. I was uncomfortable at times because it does feel so much like some of the recent events. It is very well written. 

Thank you Netgalley and LaPuerta Books and Media for the digital ebook in exchange for a honest review. This novel is the first that I have read by the author. I am rating it Four Red Books because there were moments where it drug some. I am definitely considering reading more books by the author. I would recommend it. 

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