Distracting the Deputy by Shanna Hatfield brings us back to Summer Creek, Oregon, for another wonderfully inspiring romance. Will Knox break through the walls Zadie has around her heart? Deputy Knox Strickland Knox isn’t just the good-looking boy next door, local deputy; he also has a huge heart. He stretches himself really thin to help […]
The Moonshine Shack Murder by Diane Kelly is a marvelous mystery with southern charm. Will Hattie figure out who killed Cormac before she is arrested? Hattie Hayes Hattie is our sleuth, maker of moonshine, and the owner of the Moonshine Shack. She is also intelligent and business savvy. Her Grandaddy is her biggest fan, especially […]
Independent Bones by Carolyn Haines is a fascinating read, filled with mystery, history, and individual rights. Will Sarah Booth and Tinkie figure out what is happening before Alala is arrested for murder? The Mystery In a nutshell, Dr. Alala Diakos, a feminist, is in town to write a controversial book about women’s rights, and she […]
The Little French Bridal Shop by Jennifer Dupee is a wonderfully written story that deals with reality and love. Will Larisa find herself again? Larisa Pearl Larisa is our main character. She has recently lost her Aunt Ursula; her mother was diagnosed with dementia, she broke up with her boyfriend and was fired from her […]
Draw and Order by Cheryl Hollon is a wonderfully written second installment in a lovely series. Will Miranda figure out who killed her cousin Howard? Miranda Trent Miranda, our sleuth, is smart as a whip and very resourceful. She has found herself a boyfriend in Austin, her neighbor, and the park ranger. Miranda’s business is […]
The Next Wife by Kaira Rouda is a story of manipulation, paybacks, and revenge. Will Tish continue to ruin Kate’s life? Will Tish get everything that she has ever wanted? Will Ashlyn get over her loss? Tish Tish is The Next Wife. She is from a small town in rural Kentucky, and she has a mean […]
Water Memory by Daniel Pyne is a fast-paced, unforgettable, crazy ride that left me a bit melancholy. Can Aubrey save the crew, passengers, and herself before it’s too late? Aubrey Sentro Aubrey is a mother, widow, and spy. But none of these things truly describe her. Aubrey is good at her job, maybe not as […]
Four Cuts Too Many by Debra H. Goldstein takes a new level to knife skills. Will Sarah clear Grace’s name before Chief Gerard arrests her? Sarah Blair, our Sleuth Some things in Sarah’s life haven’t changed, and some things are changing. She is moving on. It felt like Sarah is honestly getting her self-confidence back. […]