Crime Scene Conspiracy by Jessica R Patch

Title: Crime Scene Conspiracy

Author: Jessica R Patch

Ch: 16

Pg: 224

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Rating: 4.5 stars

Publisher: love inspired suspense

The first time I read Jessica Patch was with A Cry in the Dark and that book gave me nightmares. The book is no worse than a Criminal Minds episode which is my comfort show. But the setting of A Cry in the dark hit too close to home. But that aside I loved the book and had me hooked on Jessica’s writing.

So I knew I had to jump at a chance to Crime Scene Conspiracy. I loved the Texas setting and Texas Ranger Emily O’Connell. And crime scene clean up guy Stone Spencer was pretty cool too. While I read this one in September it’s actually a suspense set at Christmas. I loved the banter between Stone and Emily. As well as him accepting Emily for the strong and confident woman she is heck I think it makes him love her more. And just like Jessica’s previous suspense books the book has more suspense than romance which I love.

 

 

I received a copy of this book from the author I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Better Watch Out by Natalie Walters review

Title: Better Watch Out

 

Author:  Natalie Walters

 

Ch: 29

 

Pg: 268 

 

Genre: Christian Suspense and Christmas Rom Com  

 

Rating: 5 stars

 

Publisher: TNK Publications

 

As someone in which Die Hard is a much watch Christmas movie, yes, I’m weird but it’s what happens when you are the daughter of a Marine. Natalie Walters gives me the Christmas suspense rom com I didn’t know I was missing with Better Watch Out. I loved Frannie and meeting Andrew as well as seeing old favorites. And it doesn’t that Andrews a former hockey player I’m finding I’m looking that hero type of my rom coms lately. And it’s got my favorite meet cute ever cause I could see it happening to me.

No one does suspense like Natalie and now she dipped into Christmas rom coms with suspense and I’m here for it. And New York is the perfect setting for a romantic suspense involving mistaken identity and a Christmas adventure because nothing is like Christmas in New York. Oh don’t forget the pepper spray.

If you are like me, you are going to love all the references to classic Christmas and slight poking fun at hallmark movies you’ve gonna love this one. Better Watch out is going to become a Christmas book I reread every year.

 

I received a copy of this book from the author I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

On Moonberry Lake by Holly Varni review

Title: On Moonberry Lake

 

Author:  Holly Varni

 

Ch: 32

 

Pg:  335

 

Genre:  Christian Contemporary

 

Rating: 4.5 stars

 

Publisher: Revell

 

On Moonberry Lake is the debut novel by Holly Varni. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. As I tend to be ifffy about books dealing with the death of the characters mom. It can go one of two ways good or really bad. On Moonberry lake went very good. As grief effects everyone differently. And the book showed that.

Cora was my favorite because she was the one, I related to the most. But Widgy is a close second as well as the characters in the small town. Though the small town is in Minnesota it’s easy for anyone who spent time in a small town to relate to. Because every small has fill in the blank.

I can’t wait to read the next book from Holly.

 

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

The Fall Back Plan by Melanie Jacobson review

Title: The Fall Back Plan

 

Author:  Melanie Jacobson

 

Ch: 33 plus epilogue

 

Pg:  234

 

Genre:  Rom Com

 

Rating: 5 stars

 

Publisher: Four Petal Press

 

The fall back plan by is my favorite of the Sweater Weather series so far. I loved the small-town fall feel. And it didn’t hurt that it had some of my favorite troupes. slight enemies to more. Single father. And small town.

Jolie was a relatable character as a nerd and book lover. As well as what she went through in high school. And then the hero Lucas high school boy turned town sheriff single father is swoon worthy.

However, the real hero of the book at least in this readers opinion is Mrs. Herring the town librarian.

This is the perfect fall rom com complete with banter, humor and second chances.

 

Just Dont' fall by Emma St. Clair review

Title: Just Don’t fall

Author: Emma St. Clair

Ch: 25 plus epilogue

Pg: 330

Series: Sweater Weather

Genre: Rom Com

Rating: 3.5

Publisher: Create if writing LLC

I’m not normally a fan of the fake dating trope and brothers best friend trope. But I’m a huge sucker for a good hockey rom com. Logan Barnes is a hockey player kicked back to the minor leagues of hockey for his behavior and fighting. Parker Douglas is the social media manager for the team and the little sister of Logan’s high school best friend.

This one took me a bit to get into. But once I did, I did enjoy it. It was hockey that hooked me. While it wasn’t a favorite, I do look forward to the rest of the Sweater Weather series and more books by Emma St Clair.

A Cry in the Dark by Jessica R Patch

Title: A Cry in the Dark

Author: Jessica R Patch

Pg: 368

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Rating: 4.5 stars

Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense

 

A Cry in the Dark by Jessica Patch reminded me of a Criminal minds episode. But it kind of gave me nightmares not because it was like criminal minds which happens to be my comfort show. But because the book pretty much takes place in my backyard. Suspense novels set in Kentucky my home state keep me on edge especially those that could happen. Which is kind of the case for this one. But it’s still good. I did enjoy this one more than the first one in the series. And the team reminds me a bit of the Criminal minds team. I can’t wait till the third book.

Beauty Reborn by Elizabeth Lowham review

Title: Beauty Reborn

Author: Elizabeth Lowham

Ch: 19 plus epilogue

Pg: 200

Genre: Fantasy fairy retelling

Rating: 4.5 stars

Publisher: Shadow Mountain

Beauty Reborn is the hardest Beauty and the Beast retelling that I’ve read. But it’s the one that’s the most important. As it gives a twist on the reason Beauty went to the beast castle in her father’s place. She’s running from the someone. And just like the Disney version the reader will quickly she who’s the real beast in the story. My heart broke for Beauty. I’m glad that read this one. Trigger warning for sexual assault off page though it’s mentioned, and the aftermath is talked about.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Her Darkest Secret by Jessica R Patch

Title: Her Darkest Secret

Author: Jessica R Patch

 Pg:352

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Rating: 4.5 stars

Publisher: Love Inspired

Her Darkest Secret was a romantic suspense novel that kept this reader on the edge of her seat. I’m normally not a fan of second chance romances but this one between Asa Kodiak and Fiona Kelly just seemed to work. And it didn’t hurt that this book could easily be Criminal minds episode.

Just Go with it by Madison Wright review

Title: Just Go with it

Author: Madison Wright

Ch: 37 plus epilogue

Pg: 323

Series: Just Us 1

Genre: Rom Com

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Indie

Just Go with it was a sweet rom com with an awesome heroine who happens to have a chronic illness and I’m here for. I’m glad to see more books especially romance that are including heroines with chronic illnesses and conditions.

Strange Earthly Things by Kelly Creagh review

Title: Strange Earthly Things

Author: Kelly Creagh

Ch: 41

Pg:400

Genre: Gothic retelling

Rating: 5 stars

Publisher: Penguin Young Readers

I love Kelly Creagh’s gothic retellings and Strange Earthly Things is no different. It’s a Jane Eyre retelling with a twist. Jane Reye and Giovani and Ingrid are invited to Fairfax Hall because of their paranormal abilities. It’s there that the meet Elias Thornfield in which there is more than meets the eye.

The book starts out slow but quickly picks up once Jane and the reader get to Fairfax Hall and you just want to keep reading because you just have to know what happens. There’s quite a few pop culture Easter eggs sprinkles throughout out.

And as a reader who wasn’t a huge fan of Jane Eyre (never cared for the ending). I loved this retelling, twist and ending. This is the perfect gothic read to curl up with a hot cup of cider in the fall or really any time of the year.

 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

Juniper Bean Resorts to Murder by Gracie Ruth Mitchell review

Title: Juniper Bean Resorts to Murder

Author: Gracie Ruth Mitchell

Ch: 26 plus epilogue

Pg: 368

Series: Happily, Ever Homicide 1

Genre: Rom Com cozy mystery

Rating: 4.5 stars

Publisher: indie

Juniper Bean Resorts to Murder by Gracie Ruth Mitchell combines my two favorite genres in one Rom Coms and cozy mysteries. Juniper Bean has been writing romances as an indie author but has hit a wall. So tries her hand at writing a mystery. But then along with her roommate Aiden finds herself in the middle of mystery. Aiden reluctantly agrees to help Juniper solve it.

Juniper’s a cool heroine and not someone you would think would love literature and write books. While Aiden our hero reminds this reader a bit of Spencer Reid from criminal minds with the whole nerdy professor vibe.

If you’re looking for a book that’s part cozy mystery and part rom com this one’s for you.