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The Missing Ones (A Hester Thursby Mystery #2) Cover Image
$26.00
ISBN: 9781496719331
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Published: Kensington - August 27th, 2019

This 2nd Hester Thursby mystery is even more of a page-turner tahn the first.  In this fast-paced thriller, we learn more about Hester and why she does what she does.  Children have gone missing , only to be found -- but who is taking them?   Read this to find out!


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The Winemaker's Wife Cover Image
$28.00
ISBN: 9781982112295
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Published: Gallery Books - August 13th, 2019

In this story, we move back and forth between 1940 wratorn France and the present day in New York City and France.  Set in the champagne vineyards, it follows the lives of two women who are dealing with the German invasion of France.


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Things You Save in a Fire: A Novel Cover Image
$26.99
ISBN: 9781250047328
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Published: St. Martin's Press - August 13th, 2019

What is courage?  In this novel, Katherine Center shows us all the levels of courage and how sometimes we can't see just how brave someone is.  A great read and a heroic characters!


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Life and Other Inconveniences Cover Image
$16.00
ISBN: 9780451489425
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Published: Berkley - August 6th, 2019

Kristin Higgins has done it again.  What could happen when your estranged grandmother calls and needs your help?  Could you forgive?  Would life be better or worse?  The London family will keep you engaged till the end.


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The Escape Room: A Novel Cover Image
$26.99
ISBN: 9781250219657
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Published: St. Martin's Press - July 30th, 2019

This gripping thriller will keep you guessing until the end.  Imagine being locked in an elevator with the people who share your secrets but are not to be trusted.  Will they make it out alive?


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American Pop: A Novel Cover Image
$26.99
ISBN: 9780062697745
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Published: William Morrow - February 5th, 2019

A story about an American family whose fortunes rise and fall with the country's.  This twisty read will keep you engaged from the beginning to the end.


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Wild Bill: The True Story of the American Frontier's First Gunfighter Cover Image
$29.99
ISBN: 9781250173799
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Published: St. Martin's Press - February 5th, 2019

All I knew of Wild Bill Hickock was what I'd seen in the movies; his life was so much more interesting!  A gunfigter, yes, but truly an American legend.


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Stalker: A novel (Joona Linna #5) Cover Image
$27.95
ISBN: 9781524732264
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Published: Knopf - February 5th, 2019

I enjoyed this mystery -- the characters support and enhance each others' sleuthing skills.  A stalker is toying with the natural criems unit, and it will take the skills of a trauma expert/hypnotist to find him.


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The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wedding Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780062674951
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Published: William Morrow Paperbacks - December 31st, 2018

A story of strength and friendship set against the backdrop of post-war Britain and a royal wedding. A must read for fans of The Crown and Victoria.


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A Well-Behaved Woman: A Novel of the Vanderbilts Cover Image
$27.99
ISBN: 9781250095473
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Published: St. Martin's Press - October 16th, 2018

I did not know this history of the Vanderbilts. Alva is strong willed and fierce in doing what she thinks is best for her family.


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Little Comfort (A Hester Thursby Mystery #1) Cover Image
$26.00
ISBN: 9781496715906
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Published: Kensington - August 28th, 2018

This is a pager turner with an ending that will stick with you. Hester Thursby has become a memorable investigator! This mystery will not disappoint you.


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Good Luck with That Cover Image
$16.00
ISBN: 9780451489395
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Published: Berkley - August 7th, 2018

An excellent story about friendship and loss. Three childhood friends each deal with that sometimes unhelpful voice in your head. Will they find happiness?


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Before and Again: A Novel Cover Image
$27.99
ISBN: 9781250119490
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Published: St. Martin's Press - June 26th, 2018

This is a story about love, loss, and what comes next. This page turner takes you to the debilitating fear of anxiety and learning to live.


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The Perfect Mother: A Novel Cover Image
$27.99
ISBN: 9780062696793
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Published: Harper - May 2018

The Perfect Mother is a perfect read, it is full of characters you can relate to or care about, and the plot twists keep you hanging on and reading to find out how it all ends. I had trouble putting it down.


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My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family, and Food Cover Image
$28.95
ISBN: 9781524731618
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Published: Knopf - April 3rd, 2018

I've always enjoyed the tidbits Lydia shared in her cookbooks and show about her family and history. this brings it all together. Lydia's story is inspiring, entertaining, and might make you hungry for a classic Italian dinner.


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Rosie Colored Glasses Cover Image
$29.69
ISBN: 9780778330691
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Published: Mira Books - February 20th, 2018

A thought provoking read. Follow Willow as she navigates her world after her parents separate. Share her parents views on love and the best way to move on from love and loss.


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White Houses: A Novel Cover Image
$27.00
ISBN: 9780812995664
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Published: Random House - February 13th, 2018

A remarkable story about two remarkable women. Amy Bloom defines what love it, not always passionate, but always there, a good friend, someone who is truthful, will argue with you, and always love you.


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Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself Cover Image
$26.00
ISBN: 9780399564321
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Published: Penguin Press - January 16th, 2018

While I am not a Buddhist, the mindfulness practices in this book are timely and helpful. A different perspective on how to view yourself in the world. Love the closing paragraphs.


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