I’ve had the opportunity to read (and listen) to a lot of different books this year. Some have been really good, others not so much. These were my top four books of 2023 (so far, I might add The Twisted One if I really like it). Some of these are older books, but life gets…
Story Entry Anastasia sighed as she rolled out of bed. After the silent exchange with Viktor, she’d try not to draw attention to herself. The factory was abuzz with chatter about Viktor and the party once the day had gone back to normal. She just couldn’t bring herself to be as excited about the party…
About the Book Book: Voices in the Sanitorium Author: Amy Lynn Walsh Genre: Historical Mystery, Women’s Fiction (This is not horror or paranormal. Readers will have no trouble falling asleep after reading this!) Release Date: October, 2022 Relocating from Manhattan, teenage Aislyn must adjust to life near the abandoned West Mountain Sanitarium. One night, Aislyn…
About the Book Book: The Mermaid’s Tale Author: L. E. Richmond Genre: YA Fantasy Retelling Release Date: October 10, 2023 A Tail Could Tell a Tale Locklyn Adair has never fit in. The legs she inherited as a result of her great-great-grandmother’s curse make it impossible for her to belong under the sea. When her niece is also born…
Previously in this story, we saw our heroine jumping into a cab to avoid the downpour, our girl soon regrets her decision as the cab driver drives past her destination taking her down a dark alley blocked by a giant wooden gate. As it slides open, she’s facing a massive structure and is instructed to…
Robin paced around, out of sight in case the bouncer was still outside the door. Why wasn’t it there? He needed to get back inside. Maybe someone else had taken it. Was there a way to check the other patrons without tipping anyone off? In order to do that, he needed to get back…
About the Book Book: A Vanishing Act Author: Edwina Kiernan Genre: Christian Historical Mystery, Fairytale retelling Release date: May 2, 2023 Hollywood legend Kent Selwood isn’t happy sharing the limelight with rising star Stella Sanders. Tired of Stella’s drama, Kent makes it clear—he wants Stella gone. Seamstress Bonnie Roseland is practically invisible to everyone at the studio,…
I find myself standing outside a theater, a paper with the address in my hand. I had received it in the mail, maybe it was Edwina’s writing? I sneak inside, the music filling the space. The repeated sound of footsteps echoes throughout the space. Hm, there must be rehearsals today. The big question invading my…
About the Book Book: A Troll Falls Author: Marji Laine Genre: ChristianHistorical Mystery, Fairytale retelling Release date: March 7, 2023 Murder. Even the word sounds ugly. Almost as ugly as the corpse on the shore. Dallas, Texas, 1948 Opal Stedman enjoys caring for old Mrs. Farnesworth. But keeping her sister Ruby out of trouble, well that is…
About the Book Book: A Ransomed Grete Author: Chautona Havig Genre: Christian Historical Mystery, Fairytale Release date: December 28, 2022 October 1939—What happens when you run from danger… and into a trap? After the Anschluss, Austria becomes a place its citizens don’t recognize—especially its Jewish citizens. Whispers ripple through Jewish communities—whispers about a chalet where a woman protects…