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Book Review: The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley

The Winter Sea Susanna Kearsley Sourcebooks Landmark, December 2010 ISBN 9781402241376 Trade Paperback Also available in ebook format Being a big fan of historical fiction I was excited to dive right into this book. First of all, I want to say that this is a beautifully written book and I loved the atmospheric scenes of [...]

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December 12, 2011  Tags: , , , , , ,   Posted in: Full Reviews, Guest Reviews  No Comments

Book Review: A Case of Hometown Blues by W.S. Gager

A Case of Hometown Blues W.S. Gager Dark Oak Mysteries, July 2011 ISBN 9781610090179 Trade Paperback They say you can’t go home again. For an ace reporter, maybe it’s a case of you shouldn’t go home. Gager’s latest book about Pulitzer Prize nominee Mitch Malone is chock full of small town scandals, lies, secrets, and [...]

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December 10, 2011  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Full Reviews  No Comments

Book Review: Poison, Your Grace by Peg Herring

Poison, Your Grace A Simon & Elizabeth Mystery Peg Herring Five Star, November 2011 ISBN No. 978-1432825362 Hardcover Simon Maldon’s life is much different now.  He previously spent a lot of time at Hampstead Castle when Princess Elizabeth was staying there.  The two had several adventures during that period.  Then Elizabeth’s father passed away and [...]

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December 8, 2011  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: Full Reviews  No Comments

Book Review: Sex and the Kitty by Nancy the Cat

Sex and the Kitty Nancy the Cat Plume Books, September 2011 ISBN 978-0452-29742-5 Trade Paperback (e-ARC) Nancy’s first memoir—she’ll certainly need more as she gets older and, as she says, she’s leaving the door open for possible sequels—sets the record straight on her birth and early life in a small town as she awaits her [...]

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December 7, 2011  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: Full Reviews, My Reviews  2 Comments

Short Story Review: Saint Nick and the Fir Tree by Nancy Adams

Saint Nick and the Fir Tree Nancy Adams Green Fern Press, November 2011 ISBN 9780984815302 Trade Paperback Also available in ebook format Tree is really a yew but likes to pretend he’s a fir. After all, yews make people think of all kinds of sad scenarios while firs bring the cheer of Christmas. Who wouldn’t [...]

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December 5, 2011  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: Contests/Giveaways, Full Reviews, My Reviews  No Comments

Book Review: If This Is Paradise, I Want My Money Back by Claudia Carroll

If This Is Paradise, I Want My Money Back Claudia Carroll William Morrow, October 2011 ISBN 978-0-06-204515-7 Trade Paperback Charlotte lies in a hospital bed, trapped by a coma, listening to the conversations around her. Most are directed at her in attempts to bring her back to consciousness and she appreciates the efforts, really she [...]

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November 28, 2011  Tags: , , , , ,   Posted in: Full Reviews, My Reviews  One Comment

Book Reviews: The Sentry by Robert Crais, Stettin Station by David Downing and Damage by John Lescroart

The Sentry Robert Crais Putnam, January 2011 ISBN: 978-0-399-15707-3 Hardcover There are many larger-than-life, hard-boiled superheroes, some more believable than others.  Then there is Joe Pike:  A strong, contemplative, quiet, unassuming protagonist.  And his sorrowful and anguished side-kick, PI Elvis Cole, adds a more human touch. Together, they make a great team, and in this, [...]

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November 26, 2011  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Full Reviews  No Comments

Book Review: Hide and Seek by Katia Lief

Hide and Seek Katia Lief Ebury Press, October 2011 ISBN: 978-0-09-193792-8 Paperback Katia Lief’s first book, the thrilling You Are Next, was published in the US in October of 2010; this novel, a sequel, was published there under the title Next Time You See Me one short month later. Inasmuch as it picks up four [...]

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November 23, 2011  Tags: , , , , ,   Posted in: Full Reviews  No Comments

Book Review: Murder Half-Baked by Kathleen Delaney

Murder Half-Baked Kathleen Delaney Camel Press, May 2011 ISBN 978-1-60381-828-5 Trade Paperback Real estate agent Ellen McKenzie is in the midst of preparations for her wedding to Dan Dunham, the local police chief, and has to contend with the horror of a wedding dress, ruffled hoopskirt and all, her mother has sent to this forty-something [...]

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November 22, 2011  Tags: , , , , ,   Posted in: Full Reviews, My Reviews  No Comments

Book Review: Dead Like You by Peter James

Dead Like You Peter James Minotaur Books, September 2011 ISBN 978-0312643201 Trade Paperback Settle in for a lengthy read from an international bestselling author. Go along with a British investigator as he follows a trail of clues to track down a serial rapist. Learn about past relationships and how they affect present and future ones. [...]

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November 21, 2011  Tags: , , , , , ,   Posted in: Full Reviews  No Comments