Another winner from Spencer Kope!
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Another great read from this amazing author! I simply love Steps and Jimmy and the two books about the STU, Special Tracking Unit. This one was just as good as the first. The story has all the elements of a great serial killer story. It is suspenseful, scary, nerve wracking, weaves a series of story lines that keep you guessing at every page, and makes you stay up way past your bed time since you have trouble putting the book down. The serial killer in this book is extremely intelligent and has Steps and Jimmy thinking, running all over the country and second guessing themselves. In most of this genre, the killer has no redeeming qualities and is just evil to the core. Yet, I felt some type of compassion for him as did Jimmy and Steps. The incredible ending was just that - jaw dropping! I did not see that coming at all. I now have to wait patiently for the next book and I know from a reliable source that #3 is done and number 4 is in the works! How exciting is that!! Thank you Spencer Kope for two great books and the wonderful time spent enjoying them! You keep writing them and I will kepp reading them!
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Great ride.  Spencer is a great character.  Books are short but he doesn't pad it for a 300 page book.  He cuts the detailed descriptions of things we don't care about that are not relevant to the story.  If you read a lot this style will be refreshing.  All his Spencer novels are great.
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Oh how I love this book! Carpenter is a master at characterization and I love she manages to imbue even a scene that seems harmless on the surface with a delicious sense of unease and suspense. This is a very well-plotted story and I appreciate that the mystery aspect is resolved in a super satisfying way. The southern setting is very vivid as well. Can't wait for her next book!
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Be ready to have the tissues ready when you get ready to read this 2nd book of the Kings of Korruption series. Before you even get to Chapter One, you will most likely want and need them. Laynie is a vision loss counselor. She has lost her own vision, as of the age of 17. As she leaves from working with a patient, she runs into a man. She knows nothing about this man other than how his abs feel and what he smells like. She is intrigued. Tease, a member of the Kings of Korruption, was tasked with making sure Charlotte was okay the day he ran into Laynie. Now he sits in coffee shops drinking what I think he feels is frou-frou coffees. What happens when Tease turns into a hidden stalker? What does Tease do the day that Laynie stops next to his table and invites him to join her the next day? What does he do? When she leaves and there's a commotion nearby on the sidewalk, what happens and what does Tease do to her and for her? I lost it when Laynie talked about needing to review a book. The kind of book she needs to review had me in hysterical laughter. It is a little way into the book before you realize who the child was at the beginning, and I was shocked when I figured out who it was. Watching the play between Laynie and Tease is interesting. Especially after their kiss, things get more interesting. Laynie floored me when Tease told her about the war with the Devils and another gang. The way she took things in stride was amazing. She really is perfect for him and I hope they make it. This was a fun read and now I cannot wait for the next book in the series! WOOHOO!

RECEIVED THIS BOOK AS A GIFT FOR A FAIR/HONEST REVIEW and REVIEWER FOR Bloggin' With M.Brennan.
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Missy is worried about a lot of things going on around her Inn and Cupcakes in Paradise and Echo's house.
There is a theft, peeping Tom, homeless guy, and murder.
This time it's Spencer that is in the mix.
And be careful taking in homeless people, maybe not all are bad.
A neighbor is murdered that no one could not believe for what reason.
And a new guest that is not what you would expect to who that person really is.
You gotta read for details don't want to give you spoilers.
You will love it!!!!
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When you read a Shelly Laurenston book, you're guaranteed two things:
1) Amazing kick-ass strong, intelligent, sassy, funny characters and,
2) Great story-line, and writing with laugh out loud bantering between characters.

This book did not disappoint.
This was such a fun read.
Berg and Charlie were fantastic together, and I loved Max and Stevie's characters as well (I can't wait to read their stories).

I highly recommend this book!
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Excellent second book in this cozy mystery series by Kerrie Nelson. I was engaged in the story from the start and didn't quit reading it until I finished it! Looking forward to Kerrie's next book! This book combines mystery mixed with a bit of romance, and some very real attention given to Autism.
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Outstanding writer! plot flows quickly, characters are believable and well developed. dialogue is witty and often times outragiously funny. Spencer series is extremely addicting.
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My Review: Libby's best friend and business partner,Nicole, is kidnapped right before her eyes and there's nothing she can do to stop it. There is more than one mystery for Libby to deal with as she travels to Hope Island to find the truth about her father and to find her friend.

Once again, Colleen Coble gives readers a little bit of everything, a great mystery, strong characters to love and hate with romance mixed in, but most of all she gives us a great story.  The author paints a beautiful pictures of Hope Island, a small fishing community where everyone knows everyone's business. Our main character not only faces a difficult past and the realization that her mother lied to her, but she deals with a half brother and sister who want nothing to do with her.

The story line is strong with the mystery of her friends kidnapping along with a lot of whys regarding her recently deceased father. As she so often does, Colleen Coble keeps you guessing who the villain is until the end. Another thing I loved about this story was Colleen brings to Hope Island a couple of my favorite characters, Bree and Samson.

Staying true with her books, the author provides us with what I call "a line of redemption" where at least one character ends the story with a relationship or stronger relationship to God than they started with. For me this is an important factor when I read Christian fiction. I want a good story with strong characters, I personally prefer and nice mix of suspense and romance, but I love seeing ways that God can work in lives.  This book gives me those things.

If you're a Colleen Coble fan, you should enjoy this story. If you've never read Colleen Coble but enjoy a mystery, with romance and a hurricane, check out Tidewater Inn.

Disclaimer:  I received this copy from the publisher through [...] however, I'm under no obligation to give anything but my honest opinion.
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Ms. Aleo Never,  Never disappoints!  Beautifully crafted characters and plot, I was teary over the emotional ups & downs with these characters& laughing laughing like crazy as I always do with ne of Ms. Aleo's books. She is one of my few authors I will automatically download without even reading about the book!  As always, thank you again for a wonderful trip with Wren & Jenson!
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This is my first review and Spencer Madsen's ' You Can Make Anything Sad' deserves it. Every page eerily makes you feel like Spencer has accompanied you throughout a good chunk of your existence. Spencer is a leaf in the wind, seeing it all, feeling it all, and regurgitating into 82 lovely pages. He lets you know it's alright, while at the same time, giving you a friendly reminder that the end is near. My only wish it that it was longer (that's what she said). Bravo Spencer Madsen.
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I came across Nick Russell shortly after purchasing my kindle fire.  Downloaded the first book "Big Lake" and was very impressed, the second book "Lynching" told a new story about a horrific murder that was very well developed and interesting.  While the ending of the book wasn't quite as suspensful as the first book, it wrapped the story up very well.  The characters, many of whom were in the first book, return in the second along with some new very disturbed individuals that live in the moutain town of Big Lake (I would highly recommend reading the books in order, so you can understand the characters involved).  The story never has any dull moments, Nick keeps it flowing throughout. He has a knack for making you feel like you are right there with the characters and you can visualize the surroundings and people very easily.  Nick has a terrific writing style and so far both of his "Big Lake" books deliver in spades.  I certainly hope there are more to come in the Big Lake series.  Well worth the download!!
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I loved this book! I just received it today, but I finished it already because I couldn't put it down. Coble once again intertwines mystery, romance and suspense into a story that grabs you from chapter 1.
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Serial house flipper Madison Boone caught my interest in the opening chapters of Mark of the Loon; Madison buries her grief over losing her parents in renovation and selling homes, and in her closest friends.  Since I can understand the urge to hide from that kind of heartache, I immediately connected with Madison - in her, author Molly Greene has created a sympathetic character who makes her own share of both good and bad decisions, surrounded by a terrifically developed group of female friends.  Part women's fiction, part mystery, part contemporary, Mark of the Loon is a fantastic and heart-felt novel!

Greene's debut novel has so much going for it, from the deep and genuine friendships between Madison, Gabi, Gwen, and Anna, to the next layer down - Madison's issues and how they're explored -, not to mention the tentative and sweet romance that organically develops for Madison and Cole Welles.  Not only was I never bored, I was absolutely fascinated as Madison pulled back the curtain on the couple who owned the house before her and filled it with their stories and their love.  I enjoyed learning about Mallory, the woman who shared Madison's initials, and her husband.  I didn't expect the mystery surrounding them, but it was a delightful addition to Loon!

As Molly Greene's novel slowly unfolded, I fell deeper into the story being told.  I wasn't merely reading about Madison's life; I felt like I was there - discovering the quaint old home and impulsively buying it, falling for Cole amidst being terrified of doing so, digging into the enigma of the past owners of Madison's new home.  I definitely was as surprised as Madison was by how everything worked out in the end!

With supportive and amazing friends any girl would be lucky to have, an exploration of healing from old grief, a truly swoon-worthy and steadfast love interest, and side characters who, even though they aren't in Mark of the Loon very often, nevertheless were a hugely felt presence, Greene's novel is a truly heart-felt and poignant read.  Whether you're looking for a mystery, a romance, a contemporary, something with humor, or even a touch of the paranormal, Mark of the Loon has something for everyone!
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With each book I read, I feel like I've replaced my last KC Lynn book boyfriend, and Nick Stone is the latest.  His alpha status is toned down slightly from the original MOH boys, but he still brings the heat in the bedroom.  REALLY BRINGS IT.  Katelyn was fun to read about because she stands up for herself while also maintaining a vulnerable aspect about her.  I liked the history these two have...I'm a sucker for the younger sister/older brother's best friend aspect.  This book had a great storyline that stayed steady and made it impossible to put down.  At this point, I know to block of a few hours so I can read KC Lynn's books in one setting because I can't stop mid-story and get anything accomplished.  Katelyn is a close second to Kayla for favorite girl characters from this author.  Another job well done and I can't wait to read Kolan's story in An Act of Obsession.

I was granted an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Rachel
Bestie Book Blog
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I loved this book!  Couldn't put it down.  Harry Shannon's Joe Case is a highly sympathetic and relatable character.  Literally one for the ages.  This clever mystery/thriller/horror tale has enough twists for TWO books.  Even jumping time across centuries does not derail the breathtaking pace that starts from page one.  I loved the humor almost as much as I loved the thrilling suspense.  Shannon is a storyteller to be reckoned with.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this first book by Todd Johnson and cannot wait for the next!

Johnson's law resume brings a high level of reality to the story and gives us a glimpse into, not only the courtroom tesnisons, but also the physical, mental, and emotional stress of the preparation phase.

Excellent character development with multiple sub-plots that weave together to form a solid, engaging story line. Intrigue, interpersonal tensions, investigation twists, courtroom showdowns... this book delivers!  I grew fond of the main characters and sincerely hope that they reappear in future books.

I understand that his next book: "Critical Reaction" is going to launch in October and I will be eagerly awaiting it!

My wife and I share this Amazon account under her name, so this is actually "Mike" Speer's review.  I just handed the book off to her.