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The Family Secret

Author: Mikayla DavidsPublisher: Mikayla DavidsDate Published: September 1, 2023 I seem to be drawn to books that take place in chalets on ski mountains. Without a doubt, you know that something bad is going to happen. This book was a perfect recipe for disaster: the grandmom, the 3 sisters who all have secrets, and the…
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12 Months to Live

Authors: James Patterson and Mike LupicaPublisher: Little, BrownDate Published: September 25, 2023 Jane Smith is a gritty defense attorney with only 12 months and nothing left to lose. Except for her best friend and partner Jimm Cunniff, her rescue dog RIP (Rest in Peace), and a new relationship with veterinarian doctor Ben. When I first…
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Pretend You Don’t See Her

Author: Mary Higgins ClarkPublisher: Simon & SchusterDate Published: September 12, 2023 This is a September 2023 reissue of the 1997 classic. When I first picked it up, I was afraid that it would be dated – no cell phones, no GPS, and definitely no dual timelines that I’ve become accustomed to reading. But this book…
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Coming Soon – A New Thriller by James Patterson

A new courtroom drama from James Patterson and Mike Lupica. She has 12 months to live. How will she spend it?
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The Trade Off

Author: Sandie JonesPublisher: Minotaur BooksDate Published: August 15, 2023 If you have any dreams of becoming a journalist, this book will definitely squash them! The story pits two reporters, Stella, a high-powered assistant editor, against the new and idealistic Jess. Jess thinks she’s been recruited because of her high morals, but is that really the…
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Darkness Calls

Author: Michael Katz KrefeldPublisher: Podium PublishingDate Published: May 16, 2023 I am a fan of Nordic thrillers so I don’t know how I missed this author, but I am so glad there will be more in the Inspector Cecile Mars series! The translation from the Danish by Ian Giles is flawless! Cecile is a recently…
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The Expat Wife

Author: Courtney HargrovePublisher: One Moment BooksDate Published: July 11, 2023 This was my first 5-star book of July, and probably my favorite book of the year! This is a thriller done right! First of all, can we talk about the backdrop for this book? The setting is the beautiful area of Lucerne in Switzerland. The…
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The Nail Salon

Author: Natalie TambiniPublisher: HarperCollins UK, One More ChapterDate Published: July 6, 2023 In a nail salon, people often tell their most intimate secrets. And Melanie is there to hear all of them. It’s when she acts on the information that the story gets engaging. And by engaging, I mean intense! This book is not for…
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The Couple in the Photo

Author: Helen CooperPublisher: Hodder & StoughtonDate Published: June 22, 2023 Adam and Lucy, and Cora and Scott. Two couples and their kids who are like one big happy family, hanging out at each other’s houses, even renovating a beach house together. That’s why Lucy is devastated when she sees a photo of Scott and another…
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The Wedding Day

Author: Sue WatsonPublisher: Bookouture Date Published: May 17, 2023 Poor Alice. If it wasn’t for bad luck, she wouldn’t have any luck at all! She moves from England to escape possible legal issues to what she believes is a blissful escape on the beautiful island of Corfu. She’s long been fascinated by the cases of…