I Am Not Jessica Chen by Ann Liang takes us on a journey to finally understand that not everything is how we see it. Will Jenna Chen regret her wish? Jenna Chen Jenna Chen has always wanted to become successful and, at least for once, be acknowledged for what she can do. She would even […]
Hold Strong by Robert Dugoni is impressive. Will Sam and Sarah find happiness after years apart? Hold Strong is a biographical fiction set during the Great Depression and World War II. This genre isn’t typically seen on Baroness’ Book Trove, as neither Karen nor I read biographies. However, when the opportunity arose to read something […]
Star-Crossed Egg Tarts by Jennifer J. Chow is a fantastic small town mystery. Will Felicity figure out who killed the Groomsman? We start this installment with Felicity catering a wedding in Pixie, California. The groom and bride are planning a whimsical wedding with egg tarts instead of cake when the groom’s cousin is found dead […]
A Killer Christmas by Jessica Fletcher and Terrie Farley Moran is a doozy of a mystery that Jessica, Mort, and Seth need to solve. Who had the best motive for killing Rose Marie Bragdon? Jessica Fletcher Jessica Fletcher is excited to have Grady, Donna, and Frank over for Christmas this year. First, though, she has […]
Top Secret Kill by James P. Cody is a fast-paced, well-defined mystery from the past. I love it. Will Brian track down the correct leak from the Congressional Committee? Brian Peterson Our investigator is Brian Peterson, ex-military, ex-lobbyist turned fixer. Brian has been hired to figure out who is leaking the information from a Congressional Committee […]
Murder on the Dodder by Keith Bruton is a fast-paced track with bodies landing everywhere while Patrick searches for his kidnapped friend. Can Patrick save Jack’s life? Patrick Callen Patrick is a hitman by trade. However, he prefers to take out the sick ones in society—the wife beaters, child molesters, and the like. Patrick is […]
The Close-Up by Pip Drysdale is a thrilling ride with an unforeseen twist. I loved it! Will Zoe find love and her newest book? Zoe Ann Weiss Zoe is our main character and only point of view. She is making it with one published book but hasn’t finished her second required book. Writer’s block has […]
Molly is celebrating her first English Christmas in Madrigals and Mayhem by Elizabeth Penney and solving a mystery or two along the way. Will Molly clear Charlotte’s name before one of them is next? Molly Kimball Molly Kimball is our sleuth and point-of-view character. She is enjoying her new life in Cambridge with her mom […]