I love a good thriller, so when I saw the awesome cover for The button collector by M M Cochran, I was sucked right in. It doesn’t take long for me toI love a good thriller, so when I saw the awesome cover for The button collector by M M Cochran, I was sucked right in. It doesn’t take long for me to become engrossed in the story.
Chicago journalist, Jessica Knight is being stalked and her relatives are being picked off, one after another. She feels she is constantly under watch by the killer. How long before her number comes up?
She hops from bed to bed, using and being used. I don’t have a lot of respect for her, but that doesn’t mean she deserves to be murdered,
They call HIM the The Button Collector because when he kills, he leaves one button sewing the victim’s mouth shut and takes one as a trophy.
I was reading, just cruising along, when BAM, the killer hits me in the face. I never saw it coming and it was a doozy. That alone makes the book worth reading.
I’ve read a couple of R G Angel’s books, so when I was offered a chance to read Of Vows And Betrayal, I jumped on it. I love the Mafia and revenge stoI’ve read a couple of R G Angel’s books, so when I was offered a chance to read Of Vows And Betrayal, I jumped on it. I love the Mafia and revenge stories.
Fifteen minutes. From the time Javier said I do, to the moment his wife’s heart stopped beating, his world fell apart, and Ophelia’s father was at fault. He’d waited fifteen years to make him pay. Too bad Ophelia had to pay the price for Javier’s revenge on her father.
After the death of her mother, Ophelia came under the control of her father, a member of the Gambino crime family. She was the result of an affair her mother had and now she is under his care. He keeps a tight rein on her, controlling her every action…or so he thinks. Even with a bodyguard dogging her every step, she still manages to visit her mother’s closed flower shop, her church and some of her friends. She doesn’t fit in with the rest of the ‘family’, and that’s just fine with her.
As Ophelia and Javier draw closer, the line between crime boss daughter and bodyguard becomes blurred. Javier’s desire for revenge becomes more complicated.
I’m was about halfway through before it really got going for me and Javier and Ophelia came together in some sizzling hot lovin’ that’s burning up my reader.
But life is never that simple and Ophelia was presented with an offer she couldn’t refuse. From here on, it was a total surprise to me. R G Angel made it impossible to look away. BUT, the story isn’t over and I look forward to seeing Ophelia come into her own. I have a feeling she won’t be sitting around letting others make life decisions for her.
Once you’re in, you’re never out, so stick around for what comes next.
The Compass Killer is part of The Serial Killer Anthology, which will include five books, by Michael Geczi. Each book has a unique focus and The CompaThe Compass Killer is part of The Serial Killer Anthology, which will include five books, by Michael Geczi. Each book has a unique focus and The Compass Killer is about a serial killer, Travis Newsom, who has a last wish. He wants to know more about the people he killed and all those around them who were affects. Of course, I know you can’t believe what a psychopath says, but Reverend Stan McLogan feels by helping the serial killer get what he wants, he can find out about other killings. Quid pro quo. He is interested in learning more about their emotions and spirituality of those on death row.
I love reading about serial killers, but I don’t know if the why of their killings is ever answered. I love trying to decipher their motivations, which can probably never be known.
As the deadline approaches for his execution, I can’t help but think he deserves what is coming for him. As the clock ticks down, I can only think he has overstayed his welcome on this earth. Will he give the Reverend the list of his victims before he is put to death?
We learn about his killings, how his victims were chosen and how they died, leaving a compass on top of their bodies. All except one, why was that different.
As I approached the final pages of The Compass Killer by Michael Geczi, I was surprised at the fabulous ending. I never saw it coming. Well done, Michael.
I want to thank Michael for the opportunity to read and review The Compass Killer by Michael Geczi.
The action is fast paced right out of the gate and the race to St Louis is on. All Aboard.
The first book of the E Apyocrypha series, Lost & Found, spoThe action is fast paced right out of the gate and the race to St Louis is on. All Aboard.
The first book of the E Apyocrypha series, Lost & Found, spotlights Yun Mi. The second book, As & When, spotlights Aileen, and the third book, Hells & High Water, spotlights Kat. I love the eye catching covers.
Kat is an Islander without an island, but she is also a warrior and will do what is necessary to save her people. She didn’t ask to be a leader and her people don’t seem to want her as one either.
I love when Kat meets Yun Mi and negotiates a reprieve from a death sentence for the Islanders. As they negotiate a truce, we begin to see them grow into more complex characters. I love them both and would love for them to become fast friends. They would make a great team. Even the peripheral characters are able to break my heart and piss me off.
I love apocalyptic/dystopian novels, whether they have zombies or all technology is wiped out in one fell swoop, leaving them raiding, taking from others, struggling to stay alive. The more creative the author, the more invested I get in their world. And Alex Andre has created a world to get lost in. I have a love/hate relationship with an author that kills off one of my favorite characters, even when it adds to the story line, and Alex Andre is not afraid to put me to the test.
Hells & High Water is a novel filled with good and bad, sorrow and happiness (more than once, I cried and laughed), adventure and sacrifice. Each book got progressively better and Hells & High Water was unputdownable. I was familiar with the characters’ worlds and I had to know what was going to happen to who, at times leaving me breathless..
It’s been a while since I’ve read a Lee Goldberg novel and I must say, this was not one of my favorites. Every time I though it was going to ‘get therIt’s been a while since I’ve read a Lee Goldberg novel and I must say, this was not one of my favorites. Every time I though it was going to ‘get there’, it didn’t. It doesn’t stop me from looking for more of Lee’s books to read. Could it be because he is a mainstream author I have high expectations?
The dialogue seemed forced. The back and forth banter seemed mean spirited, by the tone of the writing. I know it wasn’t meant that way.
We seemed to be all over the place and there was more than one bad guy doing bad things.
We have the politics of different police forces trying to run things, and that read true.
Gotta remember this is an ARC and there may be changes made, writing tightened up. The characters and mystery were fleshed out but it had an amateur feel to it, maybe a rushed feeling that I sure don’t expect from a mainstream author. That being said, I’ll still have my eye out for more of his work.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of Ashes Never Lie by Lee Goldberg.
When I saw Eruption, it’s gorgeous cover and Michael Crichton’s and James Patterson names, I virtually hopped over to the library and grabbed me a copWhen I saw Eruption, it’s gorgeous cover and Michael Crichton’s and James Patterson names, I virtually hopped over to the library and grabbed me a copy. Michael Crichton had passed away before he could finish the novel, and James Patterson picked up the torch.
A once in a century volcanic eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii. If that isn’t enough, there is a military secret that could cause a worldwide catastrophic event.
Did Eruption live up to its hype? Well, the pacing kept me ‘flipping pages’ wondering how they were going to get out of the mess they are in. Maybe it also contains a warning to us mortals. Sometimes the things we do come back and bite us on the ass. This could have been one of those moments, but through the valor and bravery of many, the worse case scenario was avoided. Just goes to show what can happen when everyone works together.
All in all, it was worth the wait, a month or so, to get a copy from my library.
Everything about Time Marked Warlock by Shami Stovall appealed to me and I got more than I expected. I love the combination of private investigator anEverything about Time Marked Warlock by Shami Stovall appealed to me and I got more than I expected. I love the combination of private investigator and magic. I do love some light heartedness with my murder and Shami supplies plenty.
I really enjoyed the characters Adair Finch, a warlock and private investigator, a young girl, Bree, and Kull, a spirit. I love how they learned to work together. Bree brought Adair back to the world of the living. He had isolated himself after his brother’s death, feeling he was responsible. Bree came to him after her mother was murdered and her father was kidnapped. Her mother had told her that he could be trusted. She is so cute and determined. He soon finds he cannot deny her anything.
Adair also has the ability to turn back time, and it really came in handy. If something went hinky, he would rewind time and fix whatever didn’t work the first time. And it definitely came in handy, seeing there was so much going on he could never be prepared for everything.
Time Marked Warlock by Shami Stovall is fast paced, unputdownable.
If you like the paranormal and mysteries, Time Marked Warlock is sure to fit on your reading list. I feel this can stand alone, but there is more than one mystery and only one has been solved. Because I don’t know if I’ll be around to find the answers for the unsolved mystery, the book has to pay the price, the lack of that fifth star for an excellent rating.
I am a fan of M O Mack, so any time I see a book available, I grab it. She’s Got The Time is her latest in the Suite 45 series, about assassins. I do I am a fan of M O Mack, so any time I see a book available, I grab it. She’s Got The Time is her latest in the Suite 45 series, about assassins. I do love assassins, and M O Mack gives them a different twist, a fresh glimpse into their lives.
Emily had no idea what she was getting into when she took the job answering phones for a pest company. It wasn’t long until she learned the truth. Now, she’s face to face with Charge, wondering what is really going on. I’m with her. Does he care about her? Will her throw her to the wolves? It sure looks like it to both of us. Guess we shall see.
The action is fast paced keeping me involved and alert for the next bullet to come our way. Of course we have the good guys and the bad guys….or are they bad guys and those not quite as bad. And where do they fit on the scale?
Emily is locked up for a crime she didn’t commit, in one of the worst prisons in the country, and the cartel has a ten million dollar bounty on her head.
The romance…well…we’ll see about it. And it didn’t go the way I thought it would. Not the normal white knight in shining armor rescuing the damsel in distress.
The ending…I’m still deciding whether I like it or not. It didn’t make a whole lot of sense to me, but maybe the author has something in store for us and this is just leading up to some danger in the next story. After all, I don’t think they can just walk away and have a happy ever after…at least not yet.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of She’s Got The Time by M O Mack.
Ivy Light is visiting her best friend for Christmas. She will get more than she bargained, both good aSuch a great cover that hides the horror inside.
Ivy Light is visiting her best friend for Christmas. She will get more than she bargained, both good and bad.
The Harris’ have a security guard by the name of John Knightley, after the husband receives a threat. He will regret allowing the rest of his team to have the holidays off.
A fire next door leads to a full house, when they open their doors to the homeless family.
The spirits have a beef against those who built their houses on sacred ground. We all know what happens when the spirits take offense. They fight back.
Silver Bells by Sandy Lender is a quick read with enough horror to keep me curious, having to know how the story will end. So, if you are looking for something wicked for the holidays, you might want to take a looksee.
I received Cora Kent’s newsletter with an invitation to grab an ARC from BookSprout. I am so glad I did. Ruthless Sinner is a dark, very dark, romanceI received Cora Kent’s newsletter with an invitation to grab an ARC from BookSprout. I am so glad I did. Ruthless Sinner is a dark, very dark, romance, and I do love walking on the dark side. There are many triggers, so check it out thoroughly before grabbing a copy for yourself.
We meet Adalina Martinelli in the bar, where she runs into Dante and their dance has begun. What doesn’t kill her will definitely make her stronger.
The level of cruelty and brutality heaped on her knows no bounds. Everywhere she turns, someone is torturing her. I want to reach through my reader and take them out myself, especially her father. I hope he gets what he deserves. Dante brings out the worst in her through his dark and twisted version of love. Steamy scenes, they are sizzling hot and I surprise myself with how much I am loving the book.
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