Other than her denial after the killings, she has never spoken publicly about that night, nor has she set foot outside Hopes End, the cliffside mansion where the massacre occurred. On paper, Indira has everything together. She suggested to Whit that she would help Sloane die and that he should leave town while she did it so that he wouldnt be implicated. Happy March! Where to begin!? Because sometimes, the surprise "spoiler" ending is the only reason you'd pay $11 to see what is otherwise a turkey of a film. Criminal is possibly my favorite so far of the Will Trent series. Cam had coached the children what to say to play dumb about Coopers death, but not a lot was resolved. A missing woman. Rebeccas flower painting, and Linda constantly wearing gloves. I found the commentary on wealth to be nuanced and interesting. Jared recovered. But as they start putting together the pieces of Owens past, they soon realize they are also building a new future. When Lily resurfaces years later, Lucas cant cope with his guilt about not being there for her. Summary: Confronted by a restraining order and the threat of a lawsuit, failed journalist Leah Stevens needs to get out of Boston []. Whit had also killed Pam after Pam accidentally killed Robert, making it look like a suicide. A spooky small town with a handful of unexplained disappearances is the perfect atmosphere for a thriller. It is always a sign that I like a book, when I plan to keep it instead of swapping it through www.paperbackswap.com and this one is a keeper! It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. Billy decided to tell Paul, which gave Paul the idea to hire him to kill Madison instead. A young widower named Edisonand their mutual attraction is instant. I loved their childhood backstoryfrenemies doesnt feel like quite the right word for their relationship, but they certainly loved to hate each other. Then Ciara is found murdered in her own pristine home, and the house of cards shed worked so hard to build comes crumbling down. There wasnt exactly a reveal or twist, we just slowly find out whether Meg is successful. They didnt seem to spend much time connecting on their own, which made it hard for the romance to develop. I love Frank Turner, and adored his mention in the bookthats a first for me! Until he shows up, shes stuck with an eclectic group of fellow travelers: recently widowed and chatty Charlotte; trivia-obsessed Francis; Jenny, a true-crime-makeup YouTuber documenting every detail for her subscribers; and Sindhi and Roshi, a long-married couple who cant stop bickering. One minute shes celebrating the biggest achievement of her lifeplacing as a finalist in the North American Portrait Society competitionthe next, shes lying in a hospital bed diagnosed with a probably temporary condition known as face blindness. But the locals arent happy with this strangers arrival. We do three things: 1) We write book reviews (spoiler-free), 2) We recap books (not spoiler-free! Cole was worried theyd come for him and Jack next, so he claimed he was turning Jack in to the police to protect her. Stephanie and Patrick are adjusting to life with their colicky twin girls. See this post. How do you uncover the truth when you are busy hiding your own? Last Updated June 7, 2021, 7:00 AM Photo: courtesy of Apple+. Audio Review: I love an audiobook with sound effects! Fans of Kate Bromleys previous rom-coms will enjoy what she brings to the table in Ciao For Now as well. Who would want to have to hold onto their toddlers every time they go outside? Avery surprises Mathew, a gun goes off, he dies I think. Both of them are being brought up by their mother; Marianne's father died when she was 13 and Connell never knew his father. Everyone needs a friend group like the characters in this book! Its now 1983, and home-health aide Kit McDeere arrives at a decaying Hopes End to care for Lenora after her previous nurse fled in the middle of the night. Shiloh had run away from home to get away from her moms boyfriend, who had tried to rape her. Game of Thrones "House of the Dragon" Season 2 Is Going to Be Intense, Based On the Book . Fans of action movies will love this fast-paced, high-tension read! The more recent investigation used shorter spoilers that focused on the very ending of the story. Trent was Amandas mothers maiden name, and Wilbur was Dukes real name. He had visited her in the psych hospital after they both agreed not to press charges against the other, and they somewhat became friends. I loved the behind-the-scenes look at producing a reality TV show and the slow-burn romance between Ana and her eventual love interest. The epilogue shows Pam retrieving the hot water bottle from her dying mothers home and her mother sharing that it was from her pension, she was technically committing pension fraud. Lucas took Shiloh in, but then a bounty hunter showed up. Freelance writer Sora Reid believes in inertia. The stores security guard, seeing a young black woman out late with a white child, accuses Emira of kidnapping two-year-old Briar. She had also found Charlotte, though, and the siblings were able to have Charlotte arrested for the murder of Benton St. John (this was the plot from No More Lies). Mishta also found the prescription in Parths handwriting, which she took to blackmail him into buying her trips home to India. When she finds One Folgate Street, she is instantly drawn to the space and to its aloof but seductive creator. The Book: Well Traveled by Jen Deluca (Well Met #4)Published December 6, 2022 by BerkleyDate read: February 20, 2023 The Characters: LouisaDex [], Well Traveled by Jen Deluca (Well Met #4)Published December 6, 2022 by BerkleyDate read: February 20, 2023. Its been a heck of a six months for reading, but Im just barely clinging on when it comes to writing reviews. Ernst does a great job of painting a picture, and I can picture myself in this country town Ive never been to. In Silo season 1's finale, Juliette uses the trash chute to move secretly between floors. He meant to hold them just for a little while to scare Stace, but they died in his possession. Unfortunately this reveal didnt surprise me at all, since the second Jack went to Cole for help I thought I bet it was him. Hours later, Averys family declares her missing. They continued to fight on their drive home. The catch is that Owen can only join them in Witness Protection as the grandfather cannot and will not protect him under the deal. He knew someone set him up with the drugs in Thailand, but it was Stace, not any of the other parents. Once he figures out the Seren might be his daughter, he contacts Ffion. Shed rather stay at home with her insufferable neighbor and her adorable pitbull. I normally love Joshilyn Jacksons thrillers, but this one wasnt my favorite of the collection. Sarah A. Denzil 3.70 8,613 ratings697 reviews Housemaid wanted. So she is shocked when her babysitter, Emira Tucker, is confronted while watching the Chamberlains toddler one night, walking the aisles of their local high-end supermarket. I did love the creepy remote AirBnb setting, but nothing was realistic about a woman staying there alone with zero plans during her travels. One is a buddy read, so its unfinished state isnt my faultone is a potential DNF, one I started last night, and one I started before going on vacation and am about to finish! The Book: The Kind Worth Saving by Peter Swanson (Henry Kimball / Lily Kintner #2)Published March 7, 2023 by William Morrow & [], The Kind Worth Saving by Peter Swanson (Henry Kimball / Lily Kintner #2)Published March 7, 2023 by William Morrow & CompanyDate read: February 16, 2023. The book could have delved into some heavier topics that were mentioned just in passinglike Soras miscarriageand it just left me wanting more than a surface-level love story. She told him and he ordered the hit on their house. Leah figured it out and called the cops on Emmy at the end, but gave her time to escape. Im not going to say any more because I dont wait to spoil anything, but this book should absolutely be on your TBR! The Plot (Goodreads): THE HUSBANDA heart surgeon at the top of his field, Stephen Aston is getting married again. Without spoiling too much, this book successfully differentiated itself from other books that take a spin on the same theme. To answer questions about Star Wars: Aftermath , please sign up . Warning: This story contains major Firefly Lane spoilers. To save herself, Leah must uncover the truth about Emmy Greyand along the way, confront her old demons, find out who she can really trust, and clear her own name. The major plot point was predictable and disappointing. She was gratefully welcomed home, but her POV tells us she is unquestioningly a psychopath. Believing this is his chance to absolve past mistakes, he takes Shiloh in. Tara got a little OTT at times with her insistence on completing the ex-boyfriend project, but Trevor was always there for her. To me, there seemed to be enough of a gap that I could start my own blog of spoilers to help people like me! (Can I just take a moment to say, where do I find friends like this?? Amy Lea has solidified her position as an auto-buy author for me. But, as she struggles to cope, hang on to her artistic dream, work through major family issues, and take care of her beloved dog, Peanut, she falls intolove? Will cannot fathom Amandas motivation until the two of them literally collide in an abandoned orphanage they have both been drawn to for different reasons. Will incapacitated Paul, but Paul had been trying to help him. Just the sight of her stirs up a chilling memory: he knew Joan in his previous life as a high school English teacher, when he was at the center of a tragedy. Theres no big reveal, the reader just steadily finds out what happens and why. This is because pacing and tension are built by the author based on the information they have already provided (or believes the audience already knows, such as in the case of retellings or whatnot)if the reader knows something the author has told them, the author has taken that into account. I loved the haunted house setting (or would have if it wasnt a structural engineering nightmare). Will and Sara were just about to head off on vacation together. My standards for Mysteries & Thrillers seem to be a bit too high, I cant remember the last time I reviewed something in this genre as 5 stars, so take my reviews with a grain of judgmental salt. See the beginning of the book, there are a lot! At the end, Hannah and Bailey are living happy lives without Owen, though Owen secretly stops by to check in. Im definitely the outlier compared to the other reviews Ive read, but I thought The Soulmate one was just okay. Will getting to the truth unleash the most dangerous impulses in all of them? Welcome to Stanhope! Even though I didnt love this one, it might be perfect for a lover of slow-burn second-chance romance or someone looking for a quick Valentines day read. Why did the photo of one of the murdered girls in front of the house implicate Rebecca in anything? Hannah realizes she has two options to move forward with Bailey enter Witness Protection and hope their cover isnt blown again or make a deal with the grandfather for Baileys safety and allow them to continue their current lives. Five runways. It is mentioned that Avett might have something on Owen or know his true identity and thats how he got Owen to go forward with the fraud, but this is never confirmed. I read a lot of great ones, but havent had time to review or []. This is definitely an author Ill be keeping an eye on. Tasha is considering a relationship with Morris. Clemmie swims out to the boat and makes Glynis help drop his body out in the lake. Although Tasha didnt agree, Madison killed Kordell anyways and then expected Tasha to deliver on her end of the bargain. She cant #gosolo AND get the guy. But when they arrive at the quaint rose-covered cottage, another group has already put down stakes: the Hatfields. Im happy to announce that it has a real-world explanation for the odd things happening in Devils Corridor. Olivia had killed Ralph to protect her mother. While most people assume seventeen-year-old Lenora was responsible, the police were never able to prove it. Jane was able to overpower Simon and push him down the stairs, the same way Emma died. Ultimately, I highly recommend this book. Now a brilliant young astrophysicist, she wants nothing more than to be left alone with the stars in the Big Bend country of Texas. Dex has never had to work for much in his life, and why should he? He had thought Joan had behaved oddly the day of the school shooting, and he finds out about Duanes death. Olivia found someone to help with the horses and riding lessons. I enjoy a cast of more than one narrator, and these two complicated each other well. Seemingly a godsend, Athena tends to Sloane, and even helps her run her charitable foundation. Predictions for books next in series. First, I loved it. Jenna and Olivia confronted Stace and Jay/Derek. He befriends Pam and ends up sleeping with her. Strange But True, by John Searles Searles' 2004 novel has a premise just screaming for spoilers: five years after Ronnie Chase died in a prom-night car accident, his girlfriend Melissascarred from the crash and living as a recluse in a cabin she rents from former cop Bill Erwinshows up at the Chase house to inform them that she's pregnant and the baby is Ronnie's. Soon Leahs credibility is at stake, and she is forced to revisit her past: the article that ruined her career. I wasnt expecting the dementia storyline, and it made me really sad for Carlas dad and his girlfriend. Enjoyed how the author balanced the serious racial themes with the themes of motherhood and the pressure that is placed on women, particularly mothers. Natalie Naudus does the story the justice it deserves, although shes no Zane Wilkerson (or, well, she sort of is?). The pros: a cute one-eyed dog, a hot childhood second chance, and a fun premise. Different names for the same person, depending on the town, depending on the job. Shelby Van Pelt's debut novel, REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES, will be published by Ecco/HarperCollins (US) and Bloomsbury (UK) in Spring 2022. Summary: Wealthy Washington suburbanites Marissa and Matthew Bishop seem to have it alluntil Marissa is unfaithful. I wish Id killed whoever decided our family reunion should be at a ski resort, but its a little more complicated than that. The tough, old-school Boston firehouse is as different from Cassies old job as it could possibly be. Natalie caught on and planted the evidence back in Pauls house. Lenora had gotten pregnant by the gardener before her family died, but there was clearly no child to speak of. Summary: Cassie Hanwell was born for emergencies. If youre looking for a matching set of the Will Trent books, most of them are included in this set, which I purchased recently and love! Right out of the gate, How Ill Kill You reminded me of Look What You Made Me Do by Elaine Murphy. The beginning of this book was so engaging: Olivia and her friends were driving home from a night out on the town when Olivia had to swerve to avoid hitting something in the road. A twenty-year mystery. That was why she didnt go to the police, and Jay helped her hide all the bodies. Why was the real Lenora surprised that Kit was Patricks daughter? As an affiliate for Amazon, I may receive a small monetary commission for purchases made through certain links on this website. But this reunion is different. Just down the street from Karens house, Milo approached her car. He gains partial custody and seems to have a possible relationship with Ffion blossoming at the end. No twist. He was addicted to pills and hallucinated his son in the fire. Of course. Enter Mishti Guha: Ciaras best friend. In this town, anyone is replaceable. If you havent read either, change that asap. All of these characters were flawed and yet lovable in such a relatable way. Rogers secret, which had been spilled when Roger refused to play ball, was that he was sleeping with Dutchs mom. I especially needed these spoilers for books in a series, when it had been a while since I read the previous novel. Will got assigned airport sex trafficking duty because he didnt get his hair cut when Amanda asked. We also get our first chapter from Richards POV, also in the past, but five years after his summer in Maine with Joan. When Teddy suggested the family do a DNA kit, Blairs mom told them the truth. Westley was involved in Jays drug trade and was trying to scare Olivia away. The ending was too cliffhangery for my taste. TriptychFracturedUndone (also titled Genesis)BrokenFallenSnatched (novella)CriminalBusted (novella)UnseenThe Kept WomanCleaning the Gold (novella)The Last WidowThe Silent WifeAfter That Night (coming August 2023), The Book: You Shouldnt Have Come Here by Jeneva RosePublished April 25, 2023 by Blackstone PublishingDate read: April 18, 2023 The Characters: [], You Shouldnt Have Come Here by Jeneva RosePublished April 25, 2023 by Blackstone PublishingDate read: April 18, 2023. He was planning for Athena to take the fall for it, though, and he was trying to seduce her to keep her close. The three girls ended up pushing Cooper off the balcony. Check out my full list of ten-second spoilers here. It was dark, amusing, clever, quite unbelievable but it had me hooked.. He didnt remember anything after finding Richard and Pams bodies. All the bad guys went to jail. Insta-love makes it harder for me to believe in the staying power of Eamon and Carlas romance, but they certainly have chemistry and I was all about the insta-lust. Thank you to @BookSparks and @ShellyStrattonBooks for this gifted copy as part of #SPRC2023! Patrick and Kit saved Virginia from the collapse, but Lenora refused to leave the house. Teddys dad had raped Blairs mom in college. Bethany was stealing Leahs identity, as was Emmy. Rhys death wasnt entirely explained by Glynis and Clemmies stories, as he was still incapacitated (but not drunk) at the time of the attack. A life coach. But their [], The Soulmate by Sally HepworthPublished April 4, 2023 by St. Martins PressDate read: February 19, 2023. With news of the case spreading, a stranger offers to be Kya's lawyer. He had been drugging Sheila (as well as the daughters of his previous girlfriends) to try to drive a wedge between her and her mom and see how far he could take things. There was a lot going on, but I never had a problem keeping it straight. It's scheduled to be released on Wednesday, February 17th 2021 and anticipation is already very high,. When they went to speak to him, though, he had skipped town. (For those who have read Nine Lives, this is the same Windward Resort!) Im a big fan of the save-the-small-business plot, and this book pulls it off effortlessly. Im also confused by the first line of the Goodreads description: A twisty, domestic suspense debut about a clique of mothers that shatters when one of their own is murdered, bringing chaos to their curated lives. We already talked about the genre, but the death is also the end of the story. 2 books3,188 followers. The narrator is really talking to the reader, promising to be as reliable as possible, with these literary fourth wall breaks throughout the book. She wasnt really pregnant, but she was pretending that she was to make Trevor think it was his to blackmail him back. So Tara decides to revisit her exes in hopes of securing her very own trope-worthy second-chance romance. There was a reveal I wasnt expecting, but I wanted a little more drama from it. Boston firefighter Trevor Metcalfe will be the first to rush into a burning building but the last to rush into a relationship. (See the map at the end of this post.) Originally from Wisconsin, she currently lives in Chicago with her husband, Drew, and her English bulldog, Winston. If so many people have died hereenough to write a newspaper article about Gabe saving so many peoplewhy wouldnt the town put up netting or a fence to prevent jumpers? Emmas secret was that her niece Bianca was actually her and Veejays child. But before Marnie arrives, Adam hears some terrible news. A Big Chill for our times, celebrating decades-long friendships and promisesespecially to ourselvesby the bestselling and beloved author of The Guncle. When Henry was discharged from the hospital he came to see Lily. A real estate agent. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, she's now missing the mountains in the Chicago area with her husband and two children. She knew Blair wouldnt say anything because it would implicate her in Teddys death. When I didnt write down the ending right away, I would try googling it to add it to my list. So reads the opening page of Tamsyn Muir's fervently-awaited third Locked Tomb novelfollowed by a birthday party "Guest List" (as transcribed by C. And that Bailey just may hold the key to figuring out Owens true identityand why he really disappeared. Sissy chose to protect the stepdaughter (I dont remember her name. Vanessa Livingston drew up paperwork that said he would not be prosecuted by the city of Atlanta or the town they were in, but they called the sheriff of the neighboring town (which the airport was also a part of) to get him arrested as well as the FBI and GBI. The Book: No More Secrets by Kerry Lonsdale (No More #3)Published March 14, 2023 by Lake Union PublishingDate read: March 5, 2023 [], No More Secrets by Kerry Lonsdale (No More #3)Published March 14, 2023 by Lake Union PublishingDate read: March 5, 2023. When Ivy noticed that Wes had been drinking, they switched places. The Plot (from Goodreads): Theres a cottage on a cliff. Carter had taken the job at Hopes End because he thought he might be Lenoras grandson. *Our site contains affiliate links. By Corey Chichizola published 30 December 2019 Major spoilers ahead for Greta Gerwig's Little Women. Get the people out and get some professionals in there! When he and Joan meet up, it is revealed that this Richard that she kills with is a different Richard than the one in the memory. It seems like early reviews found this to make the women seem hysterical and was somewhat sexist, so the ending was clarified/changed to reflect a clearly abusive Stephen. Benji was safe. The new plot felt very familiar compared to the previous book, but it had its differences and I enjoyed how it turned out. I enjoyed the path that Sally Hepworth took the reader down, but ultimately, it didnt pay off. Once its clear theres been a double-booking due to a bidding mistake, Ryans mom digs in her heels, meaning to stay. I loved the idea of the go solo challenge, despite being happily engaged. Stace hooked up with Derek, but John Paul caught them. The request seems odd, even intrusive and for the two women who answer, the consequences are devastating. Gabe and Pippas dream home in a sleepy coastal town. Kit tried to hide herself and Virginia, but Patrick found virginia. Three missing girls. Suddenly Stanhope doesnt feel so safe. She called the boyfriend to come pick her uphe suddenly was able to drive the 3 hours to herand left town with him. While the TKWK characters do appear and theres some explanation given to what happened after TKWK ended, TKWS has its own plot and a new set of characters. A few blocks from their house Ivy swerved without warning (ostensibly to avoid a squirrel in the road) and plowed into the car that Joey was sleeping off a bender in. Now Joan needs his help in proving that her husband is cheating. Some things were resolved but a lot wasnt and I felt somewhat unsatisfied. The Senators Wife is a very slow burn, but if you make it through the lead-up, the twist is worth it. Hired by companies to break into buildings and hack security systems, Jack and her husband, Gabe, are the best penetration specialists in the business. Alix resolves to make things right. In the end, Tasha and Gaylin move out of town. They also had the foresight to save the DNA evidence from the dead girls in case technology improved in the future. Because sometimes, you vaguely remember an old movie that had some sort of plot twist at the end of it, but can't remember what it was. Liam knew about Zacks body. But I tried to ignore it and lean into the unreliable narration from Linda. So the reader is led to believe that Wills father is the serial killer in both timelines. I really enjoyed it, and couldnt guess what was going to happen, but I was a bit confused at first by the sheer number of people to keep straight. Could there still be a killer out there, someone who believes they have gotten away with murder? What was Lindas actual intention with Rebecca when she reported her to the Police, was it to look like she was involved with Terry? Rhys mother, who knew he was out of control. Pippa cheated on Gabe with his boss Max. A big plot point was Ryan, the MMC, deciding whether to stay at his small no-name college or switch to working at Wellesley, well-known in the Mass area. Here is where that can be done. Kat instead decides to use Megs notes to go after Nate, becoming the grifter herself. Allies secret was that she was being investigated for insider trading and didnt want her father to know before he died. Will got tased and woke up to Deshaun Franklin tying him up. He was flirting with underage girls, including Seren. Steven Rowley has such a compelling way of exploring grief. I forgot how much Kimballs limericks cracked me up in the first book and was glad there were more in this one. A road that has witnessed eerie happenings from unexplained deaths to the sounds of a child crying at night. Everyone seems to have something to gain from Ciaras death, so if they dont want the blame, it may be the perfect time to air their enemies dirty laundry. The babies are a handful, but even as Stephanie []. Ever since, she has been in a life-long battle between the urgent voices in her head and the science she loves. With Tara, though, I was fully with her for every messy book stack that got left out on her living room floor. The stalker kidnapped Meribel and brought her to his RV. Patrick/Ricky arrived at the house presumably to kill anyone that knew about his involvement. Hed killed a whole bunch of people to impress Michael, but Michael wasnt impressed so he killed him too. While the premise of The Second Youre Single was fun, the book didnt grab me as much as I expected it to. But the clock is ticking, and her sisters are growing restless. My rating: 4 of 5 stars. Denise Branson, Lenas boss, had lied about what happened at the raid Lena was in charge of. I wont write this author off! Ivy sped off to try to get away from him and accidentally hit Karen while she was collecting her mail. I loved the glimpses into Vivvys unusual childhood. She gave her up to hide her affair from Ethan. As an avid reader, I often find myself reading a book description and not being able to remember whether Ive read it before. Jaime Lynn Hendricks | It Could Be Anyone, Kerry Lonsdale | No More Secrets (No More #3), Jen Deluca | Well Traveled (Well Met, #4), Claire Douglas | The Girls Who Disappeared, Katherine Center | Things You Save In A Fire | Ten-Second Spoilers, JP Delaney | The Girl Before | Ten-Second Spoilers, Megan Miranda | The Perfect Stranger | Ten-Second Spoilers, Shari Lapena | The End of Her | Ten-Second Spoilers, BA Paris | The Dilemma | Ten-Second Spoilers, Amy Lea | Exes and Os (The Influencer #2), Trish Doller | Off The Map (Beck Sisters #3). This page is just for books that I never reviewed, but Ive moved more towards reviews and summaries in the same post over there. Leo is the British detective assigned to the case. Tired. She owns Number 36, a brothel, where Rhys is a frequent customer. We also learn that Kimball was Joans English teacher in high school. I love the concept of a psychic helping the police solve murdersit was such a fun plot device in the Booking Agents series, so I knew Id like it in a more serious thriller too. Emma had slept with Trevor to get the upper hand over him.
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