Essence of Foul Play by Daryl Wood Gerber is a new series set in the same world as Courtney and her fairy Fiona. Will Emma start a new life here in Carmel-by-the-Sea? Emma Brennan Emma Brennan is the librarian, Lissa Reade’s granddaughter, and is opening a new shop called Aroma Wellness. Her shop is set […]
Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings by Liz Ireland has done a nice spin on the Santa Claus story I love. Can April Claus keep Nick out of jail? April Claus April Claus married Nick Claus, the new Santa Claus, shortly after Nick’s older brother Chris’s death. Okay, like a few months later. April has […]
In A Cowboy’s Runaway by Sara Van Buskirk, James and Emma both have something they are hiding. Can Emma find peace for herself and her sister? Emma Emma is looking in the Wild West for her friend, but sadly, by the time she reaches the next town, she doesn’t have any money. She finds work […]
Truth in the Smoke by SP Neeson has a young woman finding the truth about herself. Will bad ideas help Calynn find the truth? Calynn Calynn’s whole life seems to be made of bad decisions, most of which have worked for her, while others have not. She has always had difficulty connecting to others, not […]
Hiding the Witness by Deena Alexander pits money against decency and love. Will Diana and Chase keep Emmie safe? Diana Cameron Our heroine is Diana Cameron. She is a firefighter and tough, but she doesn’t trust easily. However, she has made a few exceptions, like the local sheriff and a few of her firefighter friends. […]
Killing Me Souffle by Ellie Alexander is the perfect beach read. Will this be the end of Steph and Sterling’s new vision? Stephanie and Sterling are excited about their new venture: managing their own restaurant and creating a whole new menu. The only problem is that their new boss isn’t quite an easy person to […]
The Next Deadly Chapter by V.M. Burns has Sam meeting Frank’s mom for the first time at a casino. Will Sam, Nana Jo, and their friends catch the murderer? Samantha Washington Sam is anxious about meeting her soon-to-be mother-in-law and isn’t happy that she has to deal with a mystery besides the one she is […]
To Sicily with Love by Jennifer Probst is a story of discovery, belonging, and love. Will Aurora find her way back to herself after losing both her parents? Aurora York is our main character. After her father’s death, she transforms into a new person. One driven and goal-related, to the point that she hasn’t stopped […]