Thank goodness for pushy grandparents. Tara SeptemberIt Might Be You Format:Audible. Note: This short story originally appeared in the anthology From Florida with Love: Moonlight & Steamy Nights. Publisher’s Synopsis:Serina Spring is trading in her blossoming real estate career in Manhattan and an ex-boyfriend to start anew in Naples, Florida. But playing cards with her matchmakingContinue reading “It Might Be You”
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Gone By Dawn
Instant death. Not enough time to understand the flash, to hear the bang, to feel. No pain. No anything. Perfect way to go. Tom WoodGone By Dawn Format:ebook Publisher’s Synopsis:The hitman known as Victor is on the run in Bulgaria. Bloodied and broken, he knows retribution at the hands of his enemies is right behindContinue reading “Gone By Dawn”
Bad Luck in Berlin
In Victor’s line of work a potential threat was a definite threat until proven otherwise. Tom WoodBad Luck In Berlin Format:ebook Publisher’s Synopsis:HE GOES BY ONE NAME.HE HAS NO PAST.HIS FUTURE IS MURDER. Victor’s been out of commission for six months—but as dangerous as ever and still at the top of his game. A formerContinue reading “Bad Luck in Berlin”
Home for the Holidays
He went over the mental math he had done, realized there was none, and wished he had more harpoons on him. Ashton MacaulayHome for the Holidays Format:ebook – freebie for newletter subscribers Publisher’s Synopsis:Pretty sure it’s the only holiday tale that involves repeated harpoon gun use. Point of view:3rd person. Rellim’s Thoughts:Chronologically, this falls beforeContinue reading “Home for the Holidays”
It’s a Wonderful Wife
Format:Audible – free borrow via Audible Plus Publisher’s Synopsis:In this charming and heartwarming retelling of Frank Capra’s classic It’s a Wonderful Life, Camille Pagán, best-selling author of This Won’t End Well and I’m Fine and Neither Are You, introduces us to Bailey, a dutiful yet sharp-witted 30-something who finds herself on the verge of a nervous breakdown as ChristmasContinue reading “It’s a Wonderful Wife”
Jump!
One got the sense that man had launched himself into the heavens, and only then remembered that he couldn’t float. Daniel EngberJump! Format:Audiobook, included borrow via Amazon Prime, Kindle Unlimited, or Audible Plus. Publisher’s Synopsis:In the first few years of the twentieth century, inventors discovered how to soar into the sky. This breathtaking true storyContinue reading “Jump!”
Half Light
I didn’t know what would be better; to tell her that I did notice but I just didn’t do anything or pretend that I somehow missed her sorrow. Tayari JonesHalf light Format: audiobook Publisher’s Synopsis:Identical twins Amelia and Camelia Hall were born with the same face, and that’s about it: By the time the girlsContinue reading “Half Light”
The Poison Within
I enjoyed dressing him almost as much as I loved peeling the clothes off him. Kasia BaconThe Poison Within Format:Audiobook. ebook also available The audio & ebook also include A Late Bite to Eat (Inspector Skaer, #1.5) Publisher’s Synopsis:Black clouds of xenophobia gather over Radvadur, the western province of the Empire. The political climate is strainedContinue reading “The Poison Within”
Slow Burner
She has been spying on Phil for so long, it’s hard to remember what she does know, what she might know, and what she can’t know. Laura LippmanSlow Burner Format:Audiobook, included borrow via Amazon Prime Publisher’s Synopsis:A woman watches her marriage implode over text message and decides that ignorance is not bliss in this bitterlyContinue reading “Slow Burner”
Double Cross
Rule number one is don’t hang around a place with a million cops in a stolen Nissan with a Meijer shopping bag full of a million dollars in stolen bonds. Jeffery DeaverDouble Cross Format:Audiobook, included borrow via Amazon Prime Publisher’s Synopsis:Things started out so sweet. Everyone was going to be rich. All because of TrunkContinue reading “Double Cross”
