Murder in Westminster by Vanessa Riley is book one in her Lady Worthing historical mystery series. Vanessa Riley has gifted us with a great new female protagonist, in Abigail Carrington Monroe, Lady Worthing. This character is fully developed, though some others seem a little one dimensional. In fact, I was so taken with Lady Worthing … Continue reading Murder in Westminster by Vanessa Riley
Her Pleasure is book six in the multicultural fiction Mistress series by Niobia Bryant. I haven’t read the other books in the series, but this one reads well as a standalone. Jaime Pine knows what it feels like to be betrayed. She never thought that the shoe would be on the other foot. If Niobia … Continue reading Her Pleasure by Niobia Bryant
Playing With Fire is an outstanding multicultural thriller from bestselling author, Kiki Swinson. This is a prequel to her Notorious duology, which I haven’t read…yet. Yoshi Lomax is a college student at a prestigious southern university. She’s in over her head in more ways than one. Can she regain control of her life before she’s … Continue reading Playing With Fire by Kiki Swinson
Playing Their Games is another outstanding multicultural fiction tale from bestselling author, Kiki Swinson. This is the second prequel to her Notorious duology, which I haven’t read…yet. I did read the first prequel, and it was awesome! After reading prequel one, Playing With Fire I immediately picked up this one Yoshi Lomax has finished her … Continue reading Playing Their Games by Kiki Swinson
The Beach House by Rochelle Alers is book two in her The Book Club series. This is Leah’s story. Kayana’s story is told in The Seaside Café, and Cherie’s story is told in Along the Shore. The Beach House is well-written with a good premise and plot. However, the plot develops slowly. The characters are … Continue reading The Beach House by Rochelle Alers
Along the Shore by Rochelle Alers is book three in her The Book Club series. This is Cherie’s story, the last original member of the book club. Kayana’s story is told inThe Seaside Café, and Leah’s story is told in The Beach House. Cherie Renee Thompson is determined to rise above her low-income upbringing and … Continue reading Along the Shore by Rochelle Alers
Fear Thy Neighbor is a thrilling read by bestselling author, Fern Michaels. Alison Marshall has always lived a nomadic lifestyle, beginning as a child in the foster care system. When she discovers a cute little cottage for sale just a stone’s throw from the beach, she believes her lifelong dream has finally come true. She … Continue reading Fear Thy Neighbor by Fern Michaels
Miss Pearly’s Girls: A Captivating Tale of Family Healing is stunningly intense multicultural fiction by ReShonda Tate Billingsley. The four Bell sisters are called home by their ailing mother, Pearly Bell. Ever obedient to their beloved Mama Pearly, they arrive, bringing their deepest secrets with them. Can this fractured family piece together the fragments of … Continue reading Miss Pearly’s Girls by ReShonda Tate Billingsley
Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClain is book four in Harlequin’s Love inspired K~9 Companions series. Each book in the series is a standalone by a different author. Emily is still healing from her tragic past. How can she possibly help Dev and his eight-year-old son, Landon. Dev is a great dad, but he … Continue reading Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClain
Heart on a Leash by Alanna Martin is the first book in her Hearts of Alaska series. Taylor Lipin escaped Helen, Alaska for the sophistication of Los Angeles, but she’s back in her hometown to help her sister with the family business. She meets Jay, Pepper, and Bella, three adorable huskies, and their human, … Continue reading Heart on a Leash by Alanna Martin
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