Carnival Kills is pure shasher/horror, very reminiscent of the slasher movies of the 1970s and 1980s. It was a quick fun read for the lovers of the geCarnival Kills is pure shasher/horror, very reminiscent of the slasher movies of the 1970s and 1980s. It was a quick fun read for the lovers of the genre, like myself. It was pretty well written and moved along at a steady pace. I enjoyed it. I received a copy of this book through Book Sirens and am voluntarily leaving my opinion of the tale....more
What a beautiful compilation of tales. Twenty-five vastly different genres of writings wrapped up like an unexpected wonderous gift. Georgia Cook takeWhat a beautiful compilation of tales. Twenty-five vastly different genres of writings wrapped up like an unexpected wonderous gift. Georgia Cook takes us effortlessly from whimsey to romance to absolute horror without missing a beat. Out of the entire book there was only one tale that I was not completely enamoured with, and even that one was a well written story. The book was recommended to me by an author whose works I very much enjoy so I decided to take a leap of faith and add it to my TBR pile. I am very glad that I did. I received a copy of this book via the author and I leave my voluntary opinion of the work....more
Kitty and the Frobisher Castle staff are prepared for The Ladies Gardening Society's annual competition but are they prepared for murder? A healthy nuKitty and the Frobisher Castle staff are prepared for The Ladies Gardening Society's annual competition but are they prepared for murder? A healthy number of suspects here to whet the reader's appetite for figuring things out ahead of the final revelation. Another fun Kitty McCray cozy mystery. I received a copy of this book via the author and am leaving my voluntary opinion of the tale. ...more
A return to Point Muse, a town populated by supernatural beings. Witches, banshees, mermaids,shifters, Death personified and a host of others. I thougA return to Point Muse, a town populated by supernatural beings. Witches, banshees, mermaids,shifters, Death personified and a host of others. I thought myself so smart at figuring out the culprit, there were enough clues pointing the way. Imagine my surprise when I found myself ... wrong. lol. It was an amusing read, and I enjoyed it. I received a copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving my opinion of the tale....more
This was a good third in the trio of the Lindsay Lane "Not Quite the End" series. Lindsay and Liam, brother and sister, are polar opposites in choice This was a good third in the trio of the Lindsay Lane "Not Quite the End" series. Lindsay and Liam, brother and sister, are polar opposites in choice of career but brother and sister none-the-less. It is a Lindsay Lane story but Liam does feature in it pretty strongly along with an interesting cast of characters to fill the story. The book was well written, held a great pace, and gave a satisfying end. I wonder if Lindsay will pop up in future books. I know I would not mind. I received a copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving my opinion of the tale....more
A delicious collection of creepies that never disappoints. An eclectic group of eleven little spine chillers for the readers who love a good twisted sA delicious collection of creepies that never disappoints. An eclectic group of eleven little spine chillers for the readers who love a good twisted short story. I received a copy of this book via Book Sprouts and am voluntarily leaving my opinion of the tale....more
This book is perfect fot the 12 and over set, maybe even 10 yrs if they are a curious dedicated reader. That being said, I am decades beyond that age This book is perfect fot the 12 and over set, maybe even 10 yrs if they are a curious dedicated reader. That being said, I am decades beyond that age group and I was captivated by the story of a special little mouse and how she and her brother worked tirelessly to save a little girl and her family from a relentless evil. I never was bored or lost my interest. Terrific little read. I received a copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving my opinion of the tale....more
This is the 7th and final book in this series, Murders Under the Sun, brought to us by the Almost True Crime Story podcast. This has been a fabulous sThis is the 7th and final book in this series, Murders Under the Sun, brought to us by the Almost True Crime Story podcast. This has been a fabulous series. Each book really can be read alone but there is a thread woven between the crimes. The victims all live within a certain vicinity of one another. Presenting the tales as if following a podcast has been a very intriguing and fascinating way of writing the series. In The Cabin, we again get three perspectives of the tale. One by the host of the podcast, Molly Shure: one by the victim, Fiona and one by the perpetrator (who shall remain nameless in this review).It was a terrific windup to the series but perhaps not the end of tales from our host. I hope not as I thoroughly enjoyed this format of delivering the stories. I received a copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving my opinion of the tale....more
Ivy and her three best friends from the posh London Hotel LaFontaine decide to take a well deserved break from work and head to the Swiss Alps to relaIvy and her three best friends from the posh London Hotel LaFontaine decide to take a well deserved break from work and head to the Swiss Alps to relax with some down time in a beautiful Chateau. While skiing , hot chocolate and a lovely spa are on the menu they got much much more. Taking the ladies out of the hotel in London gave a new background to romp in but murder just seems to find our friends no matter where they go. It was a fun read. I do enjoy this group of companions and their antics. A wonderful clean little whodunnit as always. I received a copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving my opinion of the tale....more
Book six in the series and again Melinda Woodhall brings us a read full of mystery, murder, suspicion and suspense. As always, the book begins with a Book six in the series and again Melinda Woodhall brings us a read full of mystery, murder, suspicion and suspense. As always, the book begins with a crime and Bailey's involvement is a little too close to home for comfort. I have read more than a few of Melinda Woodhall's books and they never feel stale to me. Each one is a fresh tale told expertly and I have enjoyed each and every one. Forsaken Souls was enjoyed by me as much as the first book of this author's that I picked up, and I am positive that I will enjoy the next just as much. I received a copy of this book via BookSirens and am voluntarily sharing my opinion of the tale....more
This is a terrific series of paranormal mystery cozies. To completely understand the trials of the coven that has taken in Dani and her daughter GraceThis is a terrific series of paranormal mystery cozies. To completely understand the trials of the coven that has taken in Dani and her daughter Grace, one really should read the previous books but one could enjoy the story whether the reader does or not. While Dani is still trying to learn to strengthen her powers she finds she must speed things up a bit when a friend is thrust into the middle of a terrible crime and is looked at as a person of interest by the police. This was an excellent entry into the series and the story of the past is progressing at a steady pace. It was a good read. I received a copy of this book via Book Sirens and am voluntarily leaving my opinion of the tale....more
I really enjoy the Magnolia Manor mysteries. Lilly and her group are such wonderful characters and the scenes outside in the evenings are ones I wouldI really enjoy the Magnolia Manor mysteries. Lilly and her group are such wonderful characters and the scenes outside in the evenings are ones I would dearly love to be a part of. There is such a camaraderie among the base characters in the ways they love and support each other that they feel almost like old friends after the reader has spent a few tales with them. A grave Situation has Lilly desperately attempting to help the FBI with old cases before the clock runs out on them. As an added stress, one of Lilly's customers goes missing and she fears he has been murdered and that it may be connected to what she is working on. There was a lot of action in this one, some putting Lilly in a grave situation indeed. I received a copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving my opinion of the tale....more
This has been such a wonderful journey through the previous 5 books in this series and book 6 in the "Almost true crime stories" podcast , I believe iThis has been such a wonderful journey through the previous 5 books in this series and book 6 in the "Almost true crime stories" podcast , I believe is the most intense. The Manor reads like a fairy tale romance (at first). I say at first because it slowly swerves far from that trope and into something completely different. Little by little Willow's unease in her situation turns to true fear. The last quarter of the book keeps the heart rate up and the reader glued to the pages. Terrific read. Book 7 will be bittersweet as it brings the series full circle and sadly to it's conclusion. What a ride this has been and I am ready for the homestretch. I received a copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving my opinion of the tale....more
3.75 STARS Belinda Page wrties some of my favorite cozy murder mysteries. They are quick little reads, perfect for and afternoon or early evening read.3.75 STARS Belinda Page wrties some of my favorite cozy murder mysteries. They are quick little reads, perfect for and afternoon or early evening read. Max is adorable and I can picture him perfectly with his long silky auborn fur. Not a lot of scenes in the Bow Wow Bakery in this one, most of the action takes place at the posh hotel where Winks (one of Sophie's inner circle) works as head chef. Fun read, easy cadence, could be a read alone even though it is the 6th of the series. I received a copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving my opinion of the tale. ...more
Ms Dodd is such a wonderful wtiter. The first two books of the trilogy are spectacular reads. Marvelous characters in Arista and her auntie Bethie SpiMs Dodd is such a wonderful wtiter. The first two books of the trilogy are spectacular reads. Marvelous characters in Arista and her auntie Bethie Spiritbrite, and a deep dark study in evil in Arista's Uncle Fergus. Moonset on Desert Sands is such an easy story to sink into, as was book #1, Murder Under Redwood Moon. Dodd gives us a rich tapestry of a tale that the reader is drawn straight into. Well written, easy rhythm, and just a wonderful telling. As this is book two in a trilogy, waiting for book three will have me on pins and needles. Can't wait to sink back into this world. I received a copy of this book via BookSirens and am voluntarily leaving my opinion of the tale....more
I was very excited when this author started a new series as I loved her Shifters of Caerton books. This was a fantastic first in the series. H.B. giveI was very excited when this author started a new series as I loved her Shifters of Caerton books. This was a fantastic first in the series. H.B. gives us wonderful characters and a beautiful story every time. Ohhhh , gotta wait for book #2 now. Bummer. I received a copy of this book through the author and am voluntarily leaving my opinion of the tale....more
I have enjoyed this author through a couple of previous series, most notably the Fenway Stevenson and the Woodhead & Becker Mystery series. Having enjI have enjoyed this author through a couple of previous series, most notably the Fenway Stevenson and the Woodhead & Becker Mystery series. Having enjoyed those so immensely I was excited when Ardoin started a new series especially when I read there was going to be a time loop involved. What fun! I have to say, I think I like this new series the most. There are just so many layers to Luke's story, it had to be a job and a half for Ardoin to try to remember which came first. Was this new information, would he know these facts in this sequence of events or was this another cycle's information. I cannot say enough regarding my enjoyment of this book. Suffice it to say it has me itching for the next in the series. I received a copy of this book through the author and am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion of the tale....more
This was a pretty good read. Interesting characters who are quirky and flawed, and not all of them are as they seem. Finding her witchy feet, Isobel wThis was a pretty good read. Interesting characters who are quirky and flawed, and not all of them are as they seem. Finding her witchy feet, Isobel was new to everything. It gave her journey some hiccups, which were interesting. I thought the book flowed rather well and my interest was kept to the end. I received a copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving my opinion of the tale. ...more
Book 2 in this series finds Willow and Jake back in Grimmworld, the fractured fairytale world created by MBC. Michaelbrent Collings knows how to fashiBook 2 in this series finds Willow and Jake back in Grimmworld, the fractured fairytale world created by MBC. Michaelbrent Collings knows how to fashion a story. We have suspense, danger, adventure, love, fear, magic and the bonding of characters within the pages. One should read book one to get the whole story, especially since book 2 sets up book 3 so ideally. Should be another fantastic fantasy tale and I can hardly wait. I received a copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving my opinion of the tale....more
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