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My Review of The Page Turner by Viola Shipman

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Title: The Page Turner Author: Viola Shipman Published: April 8,2025 Publisher: Harlequin Audio Genre: Contemporary, Chick Lit, Fiction, Audiobook, Family Pages: 336 pages Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: A Heartfelt, Uplifting Story About Family, Secrets, and Following Your Passion Emma has always felt like the odd one out in her prestigious publishing family. While her sister shines as a social media star and her parents uphold rigid standards of “literary excellence,” Emma quietly grieves the loss of her beloved grandmother—and secretly writes a romance novel inspired by the “fluffy” paperbacks tucked away in her grandmother’s cozy cottage. But when Emma stumbles upon a long-buried family secret that could shake the foundation of their publishing empire, she’s faced with an impossible choice: protect the legacy her parents built, or team up with the one person determined to bring it all down. I absolutely loved this story! It has a little bit of everything—family drama, romance, mystery, an...
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My Review of Parents Weekend by Alex Finlay

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Title: Parents Weekend Author: Alex Finlay Published: May 6,2025 Publisher: Minotaur Books/ St. Martins Press Genre: Psychological Thriller, Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, Fiction Pages: 312 pages Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: Buckle Up—This Thriller Doesn’t Let Go! From the very first page,  Parent's Weekend  grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. Five college students. Five very different families—from a high-powered political figure to a respected doctor—gather for what should be a joyful weekend at a California college. But when all five students mysteriously vanish before the welcome dinner, the parents’ concern quickly spirals into panic. At first, it seems like a typical college misstep—maybe a party gone late. But as the hours tick by and the investigation begins, it becomes chillingly clear: something far more sinister is at play. Enter FBI Agent Sarah, a financial crimes expert who’s just transferred to the area for family reasons. She’s used to chasing paper trails, n...
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My Review of Whispers of Dead Girls by Marlee Bush

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Title: Whispers of Dead Girls Author: Marlee Bush Published: May 27,2025 Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Genre: Thriller, Mystery Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, Fiction Pages: 368 pages Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: Prepare for a truly gripping and psychologically intense journey with Marlee Bush's  Whispers of Dead Girls ! This novel masterfully weaves a web of suspense, ensuring you'll be guessing and gasping with every turn of the page. Our protagonist, Ren, is burdened by profound guilt over her older sister's death—a guilt exacerbated by her parents' crushing blame, especially her mother's heartbreaking pronouncement that Margo should have lived. This deep-seated pain drives Ren's vigilant quest: to spot the warning signs of predatory relationships in schools and expose the 'scumbag men' who exploit others. Reluctantly returning to her hometown high school as an employee, Ren's sharp instincts kick in. She observes the unsettling interactions of Bryson L...
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My Review of The Other Sister by Jessica R Patch

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Title: The Other Sister Author: Jessica R. Patch Published: April 21,2025 Publisher: Harlequin Audio Genre: Thriller/Mystery/Suspense Pages: 321 pages Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: After a lifetime in foster care, Charlotte isn't shocked to learn her biological mother died of an overdose. What does shock her, however, is what she discovers while clearing out her mother's apartment—she had a twin sister she never knew about. Intrigued and desperate for connection, Charlotte tracks her down and reaches out. The sisters quickly arrange to meet, and their reunion leads to a fun night out on the town. But the excitement is cut short when Charlotte receives a frantic call from her foster brother begging for help. She rushes to him, but it’s too late—he’s murdered right in front of her. Shaken and desperate to escape the trauma, Charlotte asks her newly found sister if she can leave town with her. Her sister agrees. But when Charlotte arrives to meet her, tragedy strikes again—her sister i...
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My Review of My Best Friend’s Honeymoon by Meryl Wilsner

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Title: My Best Friend’s Honeymoon Author: Meryl Wilsner Expected Publication: April 29,2025 Publishers: Macmillan Audio/ St. Martin’s Press Genre: Romance/ LBQT/ Queer/Lesbian/ Contemporary/ Fiction Pages: 304 pages Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: Friends to Lover's trope! Elise is engaged to Derrick and has been for the past year and a half. While she knows he treats her well and everything, she is still on the fence about getting married. She's indecisive about getting married because it seems so final. Derrick's quick wedding planning forces Elise to realize she doesn't want that. Breaking off the engagement, Derrick still wants Elise to go on the Honeymoon because it's nonrefundable. Ginny has been Elise's best friend since grade school, and she has watched Elise always do for others and never do anything for herself. Genny thinks it's time to change that, so she goes on the honeymoon with Elise, hoping to help Elise realize what she wants. Ginny will do what E...
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My Review of Sparrow and Vine by Sophie Lark

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Title: Sparrow and Vine Author: Sophie Lark Expected Publication: April 22,2025 Publisher: Bloom Books/ Source Fire Books Genre: Romance/Enemies to Lovers/ Forced Proximity/ Contemporary Romance Pages: 320 pages Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: Wow! What an exciting new installment in this captivating series! Just imagine a Romeo and Juliet-style story unfolding! We have two rival families, each claiming an overgrown winery and its beautiful fields. The Sparrow family has lovingly tended to the winery for decades, but the Vine family holds a longstanding grudge that began when the Sparrow girls’ father and the Vine boys’ mother were once engaged—an engagement that fell apart and has fueled tension ever since! Now, with Monroe's grandfather on his deathbed, the future of the winery hangs in the balance. Monroe's mother is determined to liquidate it as a final act of revenge, but Monroe and Sadie are firmly against it. When Monroe proposes a meeting with Sadie, things take a surprising...
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My Review of The Locked Ward by Sarah Pekkanen

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Title: The Locked Ward Author: Sarah Pekkanen Expected Publication: August 5,2025 Publisher: St. Martins Press Genre: Thriller/ Mystery/ Mystery Thriller/ Fiction/ Suspense/ Psychological Thriller/ Family Pages: 320 pages Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: Amanda was raised by two loving parents who left her a thriving bar, and she always believed they were the best parents anyone could have. Their deaths turned her world upside down, as she had only known their affection and the family business. However, there was a significant secret they had kept from her: she was adopted. To make matters more complicated, Amanda has a twin sister named Georgia, who was aware of Amanda's existence but had never had the opportunity to meet her. Georgia even hired a private investigator to learn more about her long-lost sister, but until now, their paths had never crossed. Georgia's arrest for her sister's murder changed everything, leaving her with only Amanda to turn to. Although Amanda is initial...
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