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Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! First and foremost! This is an interconnected series with progression of characters and situations. I recommend reading this series in order since we do get recaps of the previous book and some slight spoilers. Also, some of the humor won't hit as hard if you haven't read the first book! * * * "Leaseholder, villager, now Pied Piper of Baby Goats." - Lisette Miss Lisette Birtwhistle is a woman who's always donned many hats and enjoyed every moment of it. But she's learning that being a leaseholder comes with more responsibilities than she was aware of. She will take on this task with the utmost care to detail along with some friends. Keeping busy helps her to move forward from the tragedy of her ex. Wishing to continue her efforts with uniting the village and breathing new life into it! What better way than to put in a public garden where many can leave their mark on the village. Why not also host a contest? Mrs. Bixby even approve...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "My choice is I can die now, or I can die in seven days?" - Jet Jet's motto is she can just do things later, a pro-procrastinator like the majority of us. Who cares if she's back in her parents' home with no job and no real-life plan at age twenty-seven. Things will click into place soon; life is out there and she will enjoy it to the fullest when it comes! Her big break will come! Only someone else on Halloween has other plans for Jet's life. Her big break comes but not in the way she anticipated. . . Somehow, she survives a brutal attack and fatal head injury but for what? She has seven days before an aneurysm finishes what the murderer tried and failed to do in the moment. Jet has no more laters, only now! She will solve her own murder before the clock stops with a little help from her childhood best friend. "Did the walking dead need concealer?" - Jet This is my first read from this author and I can see now why ...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "You know your stepmother really hates you when she develops a whole-ass television show just to get rid of you." - Georgie What does one do with a "troubled teen"? Should you close your mouth and open your ears to properly listen to them? Understanding the heart of why they're considered out of line and chaotic? Maybe seek out parent-child counseling/therapy? Absolutely none of the above, this is the modern era! We listen to influencers and do as they say! Who needs common sense anymore? Yuck! Getting a little cash out of the deal isn't so bad either, I mean especially since you were the one who had to "deal" with so much drama from the teen. . . . Eleven teenagers, two cameramen, a "truly caring" therapist, and a nature survivalist go hiking into the woods. Deep into the heart of a Maine forest, with no cell phones, and three days out from the supply post. What could possibly go wrong for this new hit reali...

Audiobook Review 5 out of 5 stars! Narrators:  Xe Sands, Euan Morton, Brittany Pressley,  Susannah Jones, Hillary Huber,  Saskia Maarleveld,  Andre Santana, Allyson Ryan, Jay Ben Markson, Philip Hernandez (Whew! We get a FULL cast with this read!) So, who wouldn't want to go on a romantic Valentine's date to a library!? Regardless of whether you read or not, this library has breathtaking architecture, things designed by gamers and engineers, and a massive collection of various historical macabre items! Not to mention there's some potential supernatural twists. There's definitely places to sneak into for a quick, passionate moment before returning to the tour. All of this should appeal to bookseller Aria, but when she's face to face with the Deadalus Library it all comes back. This structure is steeped in bad memories and blood for Aria, and she wishes not to relive any of it. But her date is everything and when you FINALLY connect with someone after so long it's...

Book Review 4.5 out of 5 stars! "Chin up, my dear. You are a lioness, whatever comes, you will conquer it. And likely put a bow on it." - Patrick "There is little in life that is not improved by just the right bow." - Lisette Lady Lisette Britwhistle has been whisked away to the countryside. Having dealt with so much loss she's ready for something to brighten her spirits. Her brother knew his sister better than anyone and, in his passing, he gifted her practically an entire village?! Lisette cannot deny she needed a project or ten to keep her busy and to not be alone. Lockstone Hollow will prove to be just the thing Lisette needed and regardless of the naysayers, the village may have needed Lisette just as much if not more. The idyllic scene and fairytale story may come to a jarring halt though when a man is murdered. Lisette will be at the heart of the case since the man was her ex-fiancé! She will have to navigate through lies and truths of the village and try...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! Releasing September 8, 2026! "You brought this to our house because you had an entire other life that came crashing through our front door and bled out on our rug!" Abigail was living out her beautiful, peaceful life. A nice home with ways she can improve it, two healthy, loving children, and a man who is a great father. Never mind the fact that the ideal man in her picturesque scene is about to be cut out. Owen was everything until he wasn't and she was about to place divorce papers on the table until a fateful night. . . Some people's pasts are very hard to ignore and cover up or pretend they never happened. Abigail's real past is about to invade her current present. She will have to battle the old her to keep everything she has built. To keep her family and her children. But would it be so bad if Owen just vanished? Liability gone and all. Or in some warped way will this save a failing marriage and unite the couple? The test is abo...

Book Review 4.5 out of 5 stars! "And don't let the train leave without us." - Liam "But how am I to keep the train from leaving?" - Bruce Liam's received an invitation to a weekend getaway from his beloved sister at her country estate. Undoubtedly it was from her since her husband, Roderick, does not like him. Making a very, very last minute plus one Liam drags Bruce along for the show. Because if Liam knows anything it's that there will be drama at the Endicott estate just not the kind he's normally used to. Upon arriving Liam finds he wasn't the only one to make changes to the guest roster list. Tea will be served hot tonight as tensions rise upon hearing everyone's dirty laundry at the dinner table. Thanks to one stink of a man named Oscar Maxwell. A well-known decorator and scoundrel/all around arse who no one mourns when he mysteriously dies. The only problem is an innocent man is accused of foul play, and Liam cannot stand for it! He wi...

Audiobook Review 5 out of 5 stars! Narrators: Vivienne Leheny Caitlin Davies Megan Tusing Jamie Renell Erika Turnbull has an opportunity of a lifetime fall into her lap! A chance to prove to her small-town that she's worth something and to possibly line up career opportunities for the future! Bonus points that her boss is hot even though he's about to marry a different woman. But she can be an adult about this and not get in the way. She will be the best assistant possible and succeed in helping her employers win first place on To the Manor Build! Kim however can tell something is up and her momma intuition is pinging! Especially after attending the wedding of Holly and Robert upon the couple going missing shortly after. She refuses to allow the town and a cop with a grudge against Erika to bury her daughter under rumors and false accusations. But will Kim be able to help her daughter before things are too late? Especially since Erika is trying to be independent and not letting...