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Southern Discomfort
by Tena Clark NON-FICTION / March 01, 2019 So many books come across my desk, but this one really caught my eye. I had no idea who the author was, but I knew this non-fiction story would be interesting. Tena Clark is a lesbian growing up in Mississippi during the 1950's and 1960's. That would probably be enough to fill a book, right? Now add in a cheating father and an alcoholic mother and we are really in for a story. Overall I thought it.... |
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Baby Teeth
by Zoje Stage FICTION / February 13, 2019 Whoa, just whoa. This book isn't just fiction, it's horror. Old fashion "The Omen" or "Carrie" horror. Written as a domestic suspense novel, Baby Teeth is the story of Hannah, a terror of a child and her parents who are bewildered as they try to raise her. Hannah is intelligent, manipulative, and down right evil. A nightmare. My only criticism about this book is that I thought it wrapped up a bit.... |
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The Rose
by Tiffany Reisz FICTION , EROTICA , ADVANCE READING COPY / February 13, 2019 If you are a fan of Tiffany Reisz you might as well skip this review and go purchase The Rose. I say this because I think this is one of the author's best offerings. It is explicit, actually sometimes just a touch beyond explicit, if that's even possible. Still, it is written as a combination of erotic fantasy and Greek mythology which is a perfect match. The story begins with the characters of .... |
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Once Upon A River
by Diane Setterfield FICTION , MYSTERY , WOMEN'S FICTION / January 14, 2019 This book is fascinating. The type of book that you want to read a second time. Like a river there are so many bends and runs, so many facets. This is a "story of stories" with family love at the center of three distinct families and their potential relationship with a mute girl who turns up in a small town. The characters of the novel are somewhat simple people. Some more or less educated than ot.... |
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The Boy
by Tami Hoag FICTION , ADVANCE READING COPY / January 12, 2019 The Boy is Tami Hoag's latest crime novel. In it a little boy has been brutally stabbed to death and it's up to Louisiana dectectives Nick and Annie to find the killer. It has been awhile since I have read anything by Hoag, but when I saw this on NetGalley I decided to request it. (Many thanks to Hoag, Dutton, and NetGalley for the ARC.) Some crime novels are hard to follow but Hoag's writing and .... |
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Christmas at Strand House,
by Linda Mitchelmore FICTION , ROMANCE , ADVANCE READING COPY / December 11, 2018 Lissy has inherited Strand House and plans to spend Christmas there. A few friends will join her. So begins a sweet story that revolves around each person's unique situation in life. Nothing too gripping, but really a story of how we move forward in our imperfect lives. I received a copy from NetGalley. Thanks to author Linda Mitchelmore. |
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Will's Red Coat
by Tom Ryan NON-FICTION / December 04, 2018 Will's Red Coat by Tom Ryan made me cry. In a good way, if that's possible. It is a non-fiction recounting of a dog's last years and how the author helps this abandoned dog trust and love again. I enjoyed this quick read on many levels. The authors discussions of patience and simplicity and how they fit in with end of life can apply to us all. A must read for animal lovers. |
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Unraveling Oliver
by Liz Nugent FICTION / August 30, 2018 I couldn't stop reading Unraveling Oliver. This book grabbed my attention with exceptionally vivid characters and a fast twisting plot. We start with Oliver, who has just beaten his wife Alice into a coma. Yes, that is the start of the story!! The format of the novel goes from past to present and into multiple points of view, but I had no problem following along. We live and learn about the charac.... |
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Picture Perfect Cowboy
by Tiffany Reisz ROMANCE , EROTICA , ADVANCE READING COPY / August 26, 2018 Looking for a quick, kinky love story where the man is the novice for once? Picture Perfect Cowboy is that story. Jason Waters, professional bull rider, (retired) is struggling with his desire to dominate women. It's something he's thought about in secret and explored only through the internet. After agreeing to be photographed for a calendar for literacy he meets pink-haired, sexy Simone, a somet.... |
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Broken River
by J. Robert Lennon FICTION , MYSTERY / May 01, 2018 I just finished Broken River by J. Robert Lennon. The author uses a "POV" called the Observer throughout the novel. Some readers may have a problem with this as the Observer is not human, but instead it is a presence; a watching, moving, learning presence. Otherwise the book is basically a fast moving, short, well-written crime novel. I liked the insights into human nature and relationships, whil.... |
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