This dark and captivating story offers a fresh take on the Beauty and the Beast theme, borrowing character names and moral contrasts while forging its own unique and compelling path. From the very first page, the intricate plot draws readers into a thrilling and immersive experience, packed with action, emotion, and unexpected twists. Belle and…
The Case of the Christie Conspiracy by Kelly Oliver | Book Review
The Case of the Christie Conspiracy is a brilliantly crafted historical cozy mystery that seamlessly blends real-life intrigue with a compelling original storyline. While Agatha Christie’s famous disappearance serves as a fascinating backdrop, the true star of the novel is Eliza Baker, a sharp and unconventional protagonist whose determination and intellect make for an engaging…
Pignon Scorbion & the Barbershop Detectives by Rick Bleiweiss | Book Review
Chief Inspector Pignon Scorbion was craving a challenge—something to engage his sharp intellect. Fortunately, his new post in the British hamlet of Haxford in 1910 delivered just that. A chance reunion with his old acquaintance, barber Calvin Brown, led Scorbion to set up an unconventional detective’s office in Brown’s Barbershop, where an eclectic cast of…
Careful What You Hear by Helen Dunlap Newton | Book Review
Noah lost his hearing in an accident a year ago, but after receiving a cochlear implant, he gained an unexpected ability—he can read people’s thoughts. While that might sound like a superpower, it quickly becomes overwhelming, and to pay for his medical bills, he secretly takes on work for the government. Careful What You Hear…
The Paris Dancer by Nicola Rayner | Book Review
This was a beautifully written, deeply emotional, and utterly compelling story that showcased the strength and resilience of women. From the very first page, I was completely engrossed in the lives of Miriam and Annie, eagerly turning the pages while bracing myself for the emotional impact—especially as the story reached its heart-wrenching conclusion. I loved…
Hey, Daddy by Lani Lynn Vale | Book Review
Nastya is one of the Semyonov sisters and can I just say I love her job. She is a product reviewer and secret shopper. While out with her sisters she sees Haze for the first time from across the room and they are both immediately attracted to one another. However, they never speak. When they…
Murder at the CDC by Margaret Truman | Book Review
Robert Brixton has built a strong bond with lawyer Mackensie Smith over the years, so when Smith asks him to discreetly investigate whether a young woman might be his illegitimate daughter, Brixton approaches the situation with caution. After meeting her, he’s convinced of the connection but remains wary of revealing too much too soon. However,…
Honey Roasted by Cleo Coyle | Book Review
Clare and her ex-husband Matt run a charming coffee shop in New York’s Greenwich Village, but their daily grind takes a bizarre turn when a swarm of bees unexpectedly descends on their café. The NYPD’s beekeeping squad—yes, that’s a real thing—is called in to track the bees back to their source, leading Clare and Matt…
The Monthly Chapter | February 2025
Welcome to The Monthly Chapter for February 2025. It is the month of love! That time of the year that all romance lovers just know is made for them and them alone. Okay if you are single and not into romance I get it. There are times those happily in love that it makes you…
The House of Echoes by Alexandra Walsh | Book Review
The House of Echoes is a captivating dual-timeline novel that masterfully weaves the present with the past, taking readers from modern-day Pembrokeshire to the tumultuous Tudor era. Rich in historical detail, the story follows Caroline Harvey, who, after the death of her famous grandfather, uncovers a centuries-old connection to Anne Brandon—a woman who fled the…
