Engaging Reviews

Crowe, Caleb – The Family Secret

The Family Secret ~Caleb Crowe “It feels more like infection than inheritance.” Charlotte and Martin Harper have the kind of life that looks solid from the outside. She’s an architect, he’s a writer, they live in a home she designed, and they’re raising their seven-year-old son, Bobby. It’s the sort of setup that feels intentional, […]

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Royster, Tiffany – Wine and Blood – A Love You to Death Short Story

Blood and Wine – A Love You to Death Story ~Tiffany Royster You’ve probably heard the phrase “aging like fine wine” tossed around as a compliment. Tiffany Royster takes that well-worn saying, pours it into a crystal glass, and adds just enough darkness to stain the tablecloth in Blood and Wine, a short story featured

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Elliot, Kelly – Wilde Cowboy – Love is a Cowboy Book 1

Wilde Cowboy – Love is a Cowboy Book 1 ~Kelly Elliott Wilde Cowboy is the first ride (pun intended) in Kelly Elliott’s newest series, Love is a Cowboy, and honestly, it’s a downright heart-warmer. Now, I’ll admit – I’m usually more of a “give me mystery, danger, and a few plot twists that leave me

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Hunter, Teagan – Grumpily Ever After

Grumpily Ever After ~ Teagan Hunter Isabelle “Izzy” Stevens is getting married, and her best friend Odette Chambers is the wedding planner. Simple enough, right? Except every venue Izzy wants is booked, and Odette is dealing with her family’s long-standing “curse,” which has been quietly wrecking her confidence and threatening her business. Enter Noah Stevens.

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Haverstock, Nikki – Write Way to Die – Dead in Durango Book One

Final Read of 2025, First Review of 2026! Write Way to Die – Dead in Durango – Book One ~ Nikki Haverstock Write Way to Die – Dead in Durango is a cozy mountain escape… with a murder tossed in for good measure. This is the first book in a brand-new series by Nikki Haverstock,

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Marie, Larae – Sasquatch Falls

My first read of the year. A quick-read, less than ten minutes. Was great when I took a break from assembling a cart to transfer books from 2025 reads so I have the shelf next to my chair open for the 2026 books to come. Sitting down now to write of the review for the

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Tackett, Amy – Murder on the Floor After the Party

So I had to join in and be one of the cool kids. I am a HUGE Amy Tackett fan and when I saw this one, I knew I had to read it NOW!!! If you want to read it, go to Amy’s website and sign up for her Newsletter to get it FREE!!! Murder

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Black, Carly – Bloodlines

Bloodlines ~Carly Black “Blood and Silence.” ~ Carly Black If you’re craving a psychological thriller that keeps you guessing which dark turn awaits around the corner, Bloodlines by Carly Black deserves an immediate spot on your TBR. Releasing February 7, 2026 and available for pre-order now, this story pulls you into a chilling spiral of

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DeFore, H.N. – Utah Volume, OGB

Utah Volume – OGB ~H.N. DeFore Once again, DeFore delivers a spicy, fast-moving novella in the Off Grid Billionaires series that hits exactly where it should! When Julianne first appeared in the OGB world Arizona, she crashed her car into a cactus, met two enigmatic billionaires, Asher and Magnus, and lived through a night she

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Powers, Michelle – The Dead Husband Club

The Dead Husband Club ~Michelle Powers What did I just read… and how do I recover? Michelle Powers does what she always does best here. She grabs you by the collar, drags you into a psychological maze, and doesn’t let go until your neck hurts from all the twists. This story is layered, relentless, and

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