"TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE"--from Carola Lovering, the author of "Tell Me Lies", comes an emotionally nuanced psychological suspense, and an obsessive, addictive love story, for fans of Lisa Jewell and The Wife Between Us

 

Too Good to Be True

ONE LOVE STORY. TWO MARRIAGES. THREE VERSIONS OF THE TRUTH. An obsessive, addictive love story for fans of Lisa Jewell and The Wife Upstairs, from the beloved author of Tell Me Lies.

Skye Starling is overjoyed when her boyfriend, Burke Michaels, proposes after a whirlwind courtship. Though Skye seems to have the world at her fingertips―she’s smart, beautiful, and from a well-off family―she’s also battled crippling OCD ever since her mother’s death when she was eleven, and her romantic relationships have suffered as a result.

But now Burke―handsome, older, and more emotionally mature than any man she’s met before―says he wants her. Forever. Except, Burke isn’t who he claims to be. And interspersed letters to his therapist reveal the truth: he’s happily married, and using Skye for his own, deceptive ends.

In a third perspective, set thirty years earlier, a scrappy seventeen-year-old named Heather is determined to end things with Burke, a local bad boy, and make a better life for herself in New York City. But can her adolescent love stay firmly in her past―or will he find his way into her future?

On a collision course she doesn’t see coming, Skye throws herself into wedding planning, as Burke’s scheme grows ever more twisted. But of course, even the best laid plans can go astray. And just when you think you know where this story is going, you’ll discover that there’s more than one way to spin the truth.

Praise for Too Good To Be True:

“I raced through Too Good To Be True, desperate to see what new twist was coming next. Gripping, tantalizing, and perfectly paced, Carola Lovering somehow makes duplicity sexy––and even understandable. Get ready for a wild, seductive ride.”––Sara Shepard, New York Times bestselling author

“A twisty tale of love, greed, betrayal and revenge. Addictive and unputdownable.”―Michele Campbell, internationally bestselling author of A Stranger on the Beach

“Thoroughly engrossing and beautifully crafted, Too Good To Be True mesmerizingly merges seemingly unrelated lives and expertly weaves together past and present storylines. Deliciously fraught with plot twists that keep readers compulsively turning pages, this is the type of book nightlights were invented for.”―Erica Katz, author of The Boys’ Club

“A cat and mouse thriller with masterful twists. Will leave you guessing until the last page.” ― Liv Constantine, international bestselling author

 

Carola Lovering

 

Carola Lovering is the author of TELL ME LIES (out now from Atria Books) and TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE (forthcoming from St. Martin's Press, early 2021). She attended Colorado College, and her writing has appeared in W Magazine, National Geographic, Outside, and Yoga Journal, among other publications. She lives in Connecticut.

Instagram: @carolatlovering
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"These Unlucky Stars"--by Gillian McDunn--from the highly acclaimed author of Caterpillar Summer comes a sweet and heartfelt story of a girl's unexpected friendship that changes her forever, perfect for fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt

 

 

These Unlucky Stars

Ever since her mother left a few years ago, Annie has felt like the odd one out in her family. Her dad and brother are practical and organized--they just don't understand the way she thinks, in lines and color. Everywhere she turns, she feels like an outsider, even at school, so she's been reluctant to get close to anyone.

When a "Ding-Dong-Ditch" attempt goes wrong, Annie finds herself stuck making amends with Gloria, the eccentric elderly lady she disturbed. As she begins to connect with Gloria and her weird little dog, it becomes clear that Gloria won't be able to live on her own for much longer. But it's this brief and important friendship that gives Annie the confidence to let people in, and see how rich life can be when you decide to make your own luck and chart your own path to happiness.

In this heartwarming novel, acclaimed author Gillian McDunn shows us that even the most unexpected friendship has the power to change us forever.

Reviews

“McDunn portrays the intertwined emotional lives of middle-school kids with sensitivity and precision. . . . An insightful story of friendship and change.” ―Booklist, starred review, on THE QUEEN BEE AND ME

“Meg's first-person narration is emotive and candid. . . . Refreshingly genuine.” ―Kirkus Reviews on THE QUEEN BEE AND ME

“McDunn deftly sketches Meg's struggles amid seventh grade's unspoken social order. . . . Readers will identify with the pitch-perfect middle school dynamics.” ―Publishers Weekly on THE QUEEN BEE AND ME

“An engaging, honest book--I love Cat, and you will, too!” ―Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Newbery Honor-winning author of THE WAR THAT SAVED MY LIFE on CATERPILLAR SUMMER

“I could almost smell the ocean air as I read Gillian McDunn's Caterpillar Summer. What a beautiful story of family, forgiveness, life on an island, and growing up.” ―Kate Messner, author of BREAKOUT and THE SEVENTH WISH on CATERPILLAR SUMMER

“An engrossing, heartwarming, beautifully written debut about building and rebuilding family ties.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on CATERPILLAR SUMMER

“McDunn's poignant, gratifying debut about friendship and family encourages both empathy and hope.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review, on CATERPILLAR SUMMER

“Fans of the books Rules by Cynthia Lord and Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine will enjoy this well-written book about the struggles of a fractured family.” ―School Library Connection on CATERPILLAR SUMMER

“Readers will find Cat to be an admirable and fully credible heroine . . . and the idyllic island setting makes for a wistful summer escape.” ―BCCB on CATERPILLAR SUMMER

“A sweet summer story that middle grade readers will appreciate.” ―School Library Journal on CATERPILLAR SUMMER

 

Gillian McDunn

 

Gillian McDunn is the author of Caterpillar Summer and The Queen Bee and Me. She has lived in California, Missouri, and North Carolina, and is a fan of both the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans. She currently lives near Raleigh, NC, with her family.
www.gillianmcdunn.com

 

"Rookie Instincts (Tactical Crime Division: Traverse City #1)"--from best-selling, award-winning romantic suspense author, Carol Ericson--stopping criminal activity wherever it happens--the agents at TCD are ready for anything (see my review)

Rookie Instincts (Tactical Crime Division: Traverse City #1)

Two women dead…with the same ID?

Time to call the Tactical Crime Division.

New TCD team member Aria Calletti is determined to find out why women are turning up dead—especially since an infant was left at the most recent crime scene. Fortunately for the TCD’s newest operative, the baby’s uncle, Grayson Rhodes, has sacrificed everything to discover the truth following the disappearance of his half sister. But can a civilian-turned-undercover-dockworker and a brand-new agent take down a formidable drug kingpin?

MY REVIEW:  Author Carol Ericson's exciting new romantic suspense novel, "Rookie Instincts", begins with a chilling, compelling scene that is the start of an intense investigation into a deadly opioid drug ring. Aria Calletti, a former Detroit police officer who specialized in undercover narcotics work, had also trained with the FBI in Quantico. She is now the newest member of the elite Tactical Crime Division, a highly-trained unit featuring individuals with very special skills such as weapons, crime scene investigation, protection, negotiation, and IT. She hopes that her background in narcotics crimes will give her leverage as a team member. Her first assignment involves the murders of two young women, similar in appearance, both carrying the same ID, and both found with packets of opioids. One striking difference--one of the young women had been accompanied by a baby boy who had been spared by the killer. Grayson Rhodes, a Detroit businessman, is desperate to find his missing sister, Chloe, and her child. Starting his own investigation, he has gone undercover as a dockworker in the area which he feels holds clues to Chloe's disappearance. Tragedy will bring Aria and Grayson together, and they must work side-by-side to find a killer and protect the life of an innocent child. Is there hope that something good will survive the aftermath of so much pain? Can healing love bring light into the darkness of danger and clear the way for a bright and happy future? Once again, author Carol Ericson has created an involving story with compelling, interesting characters in a romantic suspense tale that you won;t put down until you have read the last page. 

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Carol Ericson

Best-selling, award-winning romance author, Carol Ericson, has written more than 50 books, mostly romantic suspense. A California girl and graduate of UCLA, Carol lives near the ocean with her husband and their giant dog. Carol has an eerie fascination for true crime, a weakness for reality TV, and a fondness for really hot salsa. For more information about Carol’s books, please visit her website at www.carolericson.com, join her newsletter, and like her on Facebook.

"LAST CALL: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder"--by ELON GREEN--the gripping true story, told here for the first time, of the Last Call Killer and the gay community of New York City that he preyed upon

 

Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder

The Townhouse Bar, midtown, July 1992: The piano player seems to know every song ever written, the crowd belts out the lyrics to their favorites, and a man standing nearby is drinking a Scotch and water. The man strikes the piano player as forgettable.

He looks bland and inconspicuous. Not at all what you think a serial killer looks like. But that’s what he is, and tonight, he has his sights set on a gray haired man. He will not be his first victim.

Nor will he be his last.

The Last Call Killer preyed upon gay men in New York in the ‘80s and ‘90s and had all the hallmarks of the most notorious serial killers. Yet because of the sexuality of his victims, the skyhigh murder rates, and the AIDS epidemic, his murders have been almost entirely forgotten.

This gripping true-crime narrative tells the story of the Last Call Killer and the decades-long chase to find him. And at the same time, it paints a portrait of his victims and a vibrant community navigating threat and resilience.

Reviews

"In this astonishing and powerful work of nonfiction, Green meticulously reports on a series of baffling and brutal crimes targeting gay men. It is an investigation filled with twists and turns, but this is much more than a compelling true crime story. Green has shed light on those whose lives for too long have been forgotten, and rescued an important part of American history."-David Grann, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon

"Last Call feels like the most timeless literary true-crime classics, even as it forges a path through uncharted territory in the genre. Elon Green tenaciously yet gracefully investigates a time when so many lived in secret, and those secrets made them vulnerable to predation. A resonant, powerful book."-Robert Kolker, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lost Girls and Hidden Valley Road

"Last Call, Elon Green's riveting true-crime account of a serial killer preying on gay men in the final decades of the twentieth century, takes in the oppression of the closet, the perils of the age of AIDS, and the maddeningly meandering course of police investigation and criminal justice, and it does its work so vividly, so persuasively, that you feel as if Green was there through it all. He wasn't, to be sure, but his incisively detailed reportage will have you feeling that you are there too, to witness, with unnerving intimacy, a story as heartbreaking as it is harrowing."-Benjamin Dreyer, New York Times bestselling author of Dreyer's English

"Last Call is a great read, a beautifully written account of a serial killer preying on gay men in New York City in the '80s and '90s. It is rich in history, humanity, and suspense. I couldn't put it down."-Anne Lamott, New York Times bestselling author

"Last Call, Elon Green's stunner of a debut, scaffolds the gripping account of a serial killer stalking the bars and hangouts of early 1990s queer New York over a heartfelt elegy to the lost lives of the murdered men, of a community ravaged by AIDS, and of a city in perpetual ruin and revival. This is a book I will reread again and again and find new and astonishing insights every time."-Sarah Weinman, award-winning author of The Real Lolita and editor of Unspeakable Acts: True Tales of Crime, Murder, Deceit & Obsession

"These crimes have been covered before, but Green sets his work apart by offering nuanced portraits of the victims and exploring how they navigated lives that led them to the bars that might have seemed like safe spaces but turned out to be anything but. ...Reflecting both its author’s compassion and journalistic chops, this gripping narrative also focuses on forensic innovation and jurisdictional intrigue. A stellar tale of justice eluded, to add to the growing queer true crime genre justice." -Library Journal, starred review

 

Elon Green

 

Elon Green has written for The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, and The Columbia Journalism Review, and appears in Sarah Weinman's forthcoming anthology of true crime. He has been an editor at Longform for nearly a decade.

https://www.elongreen.com/ 

"Mother May I: A Novel"--by Joshilyn Jackson--the New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Never Have I Ever builds on her success with this addictive novel of domestic suspense in which a mother must decide how far she is willing to go to protect her child and the life she loves—a chilling and thoughtful tale of power, privilege, lies, revenge, and the choices we make, ones that transform our lives in unforeseen way

 

 

Mother May I: A Novel

Revenge doesn’t wait for permission...

Growing up poor in rural Georgia, Bree Cabbat was warned by her single mother that the world was a dark and scary place. Bree rejected her mother’s fearful outlook, and life has proved her right. Having married into a family with wealth, power, and connections, Bree now has all a woman could ever dream of: a loving lawyer husband, two talented teenage daughters, a new baby boy, a gorgeous home, and every opportunity in the world.

Until the day she awakens and sees a witch peering into her bedroom window—an old gray-haired woman dressed all in black who vanishes as quickly as she appears. It must be a play of the early morning light or the remnant of a waking dream, Bree tells herself, shaking off the bad feeling that overcomes her.

Later that day though, she spies the old woman again, in the parking lot of her daugh­ters’ private school . . . just minutes before Bree’s infant son, asleep in his car seat only a few feet away, vanishes. It happened so quickly—Bree looked away only for a second. There is a note left in his place, warning her that she is being is being watched; if she wants her baby back, she must not call the police or deviate in any way from the instructions that will follow.

The mysterious woman makes contact, and Bree learns she, too, is a mother. Why would another mother do this? What does she want? And why has she targeted Bree? Of course Bree will pay anything, do anything. It’s her child.

To get her baby back, Bree must complete one small—but critical—task. It seems harmless enough, but her action comes with a devastating price, making her complicit in a tangled web of tragedy and shocking secrets that could destroy everything she loves. It is the beginning of an odyssey that will lead Bree to dangerous places, explosive confrontations, and chilling truths.

Bree will do whatever it takes to protect her family—but what if the cost tears their world apart?

 "A master of domestic suspense." —Entertainment Weekly

 

Joshilyn Jackson

New York Times and USA today bestselling novelist Joshilyn Jackson is the author of NEVER HAVE I EVER and eight other books, including gods in Alabama and The Almost Sisters. Her work has been translated into more than a dozen languages, won SIBA’s novel of the year, three times been a #1 Book Sense Pick, been the Target Book Club Pick, and three times been shortlisted for the Townsend prize. A former actor, Jackson reads the audio versions of her novels; her work in this field has been nominated for the Audie Award, was selected by AudioFile Magazine for their best of the year list, and garnered two Listen Up Awards from Publisher’s Weekly.

She lives in Decatur, Georgia with her family.

http://www.joshilynjackson.com/

 

Let The River Run - Carly Simon

Paul McCartney. "Freedom" (official video)

Ray Charles performs "America the Beautiful"

Neil Diamond - America (Live At The Greek Theatre / 2012)

"THE ESCAPE" (US Marshals #1)--This high-octane game of cat-and-mouse from bestselling and award-winning author Lisa Harris will have your heart pumping as you try to catch a fugitive with nothing to lose! (see my review)

 

The Escape

US Marshals Madison James and Jonas Quinn are thrust into a high-profile case when they are called on to transport two prisoners across the country on a private plane. But when the plane experiences engine trouble en route from the Pacific Northwest to Colorado, the pilots crash-land the aircraft deep in the heart of the sprawling Salmon-Challis National Forest.

When Madison and Jonas regain consciousness, they find both pilots and one prisoner dead--and one fugitive on the run. They'll have to negotiate the rugged and remote backcountry through Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado while tracking a murderer who is desperate to disappear--and will do anything to stop them.

"An excellent, entertaining read."--Booklist on Traitor's Pawn

"Lisa Harris never fails to amaze."--Interviews & Reviews on Deadly Intentions

"Pulse-pounding suspense."--Family Fiction on A Secret to Die For

MY REVIEW: "The Escape" is Book One in the thrilling contemporary inspirational romance "US Marshals Series" from author Lisa Harris. When US Marshals Madison James and Jonas Quinn are assigned to transport two dangerous prisoners via plane from Seattle to Denver, they have no ides that it will turn out to be a destiny-changing journey of a lifetime. Madison and Jonas had previously met several years prior when he was conducting task force training, and each of them had earned the respect of the other. At that time, Jonas was unaware that Madison was grieving the loss of her husband, Luke, an ER doctor who had been murdered. After five years, Madison is still haunted by the unsolved case of her husband's death--and each year someone unknown marks the anniversary of his murder with a black rose. Jonas has also experienced personal loss, and he has just returned to the Seattle area to start anew.  The transport plane crashes during a turbulent storm over Idaho. The two pilots and one of the prisoners are all killed, leaving Madison and Jonas to track armed and deadly master criminal Damon Barrick through unfamiliar, rugged territory. It will take all of their skills, all of their faith, and a growing trust and reliance on each other to capture the wicked, wily felon. Author Lisa Harris has created compelling characters and given them an involving story line which had me reading "The Escape" all in one sitting. I look forward to further entries in this series, and I highly recommend it to lovers of inspirational romantic suspense. 

Book Copy Gratis Revell Books

LISA HARRIS

LISA HARRIS is a Christy Award finalist for Blood Ransom and Vendetta, Christy Award winner for Dangerous Passage, and the winner of the Best Inspirational Suspense Novel for 2011 (Blood Covenant) and 2015 (Vendetta) from Romantic Times.

She has almost forty novels and novellas in print. She and her family work as missionaries in southern Africa. Lisa loves hanging out with her family, cooking different ethnic dishes, photography, and heading into the African bush on safari. Visit Lisa’s website to learn more.  

http://www.lisaharriswrites.com 

"Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy: Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie"--by Nancy Naigle--An unexpected encounter...An extraordinary discovery...Welcome back to the town of Evergreen... (see my review)

 

Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy: Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie

An unexpected encounter...
An extraordinary discovery...
Welcome back to the town of Evergreen.

Katie, an author struggling to write her second novel, heads to Evergreen, Vermont for a holiday retreat—only to get an assignment to write an article about the town. On the train, she meets Ben, a former big-city reporter who’s now a librarian in Evergreen.

Katie’s initially skeptical about Evergreen’s love of Christmas; the place seems too good to be true. Meanwhile, Ben’s wary of Katie’s intentions. He’s protective of his small town, and he knows all too well how cynical the media can be. Then a hunt for a fifty-year-old time capsule leads to a remarkable discovery. As Katie and Ben get caught up in the community’s past and present, they both begin to envision new possibilities for the future.

This feel-good Christmas romance includes a free Hallmark original recipe for Cranberry Crostini.

 

 

 

 

MY REVIEW: With "Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy: Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie", special holiday storyteller Nancy Naigle once again treats readers to Christmas magic with a return visit to the quaint little town of Evergreen, Vermont. In this third installment in the "Christmas in Evergreen Series", a chance meeting on a train will be the start of a journey of a lifetime for a man and a woman who will each discover that the very things that they are trying to escape are the things that will bring them true happiness. Katie Connell needs a break from New York City and decides that the holiday village of Evergreen is just the place for a respite, and maybe she will find the inspiration to write a new novel. Working as a freelance reporter, which sometimes includes writing for her mother's magazine, is not the real career that Katie envisions for herself. On the train, she meets Ben Baxter, a native of Evergreen on his way home from the big city. Ben formerly was an NYC reporter, and he gave up that life to help his grandmother run the town library. While he enjoyed life in Evergreen--running the library with his grandmother, story time with the children, and the overall spirit of fellowship--he was beginning to feel the urge to return to his former life. Katie is enchanted by Evergreen--Christmas is not just business there--it's a way of life. The whole community puts their all into the traditions and prosperity of the town. There's a mystical snow globe that is said to make wishes come true, and it's time for the 50th Annual Christmas Festival and a hunt for a legendary time capsule. Finding the time capsule will affect the town residents in many different ways and lead to new beginnings. Katie and Ben both have their own dreams for the future, but if they put their hearts and minds together, will their futures include each other? Readers will also greatly enjoy the first two books in the series" "Christmas in Evergreen" and "Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa". Highly recommended for lovers of small town romance filled with the spirit of the season.

 

Book Copy Gratis Hallmark Publishing 

 

 

 

Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy

 

As the town searches for a rumored Christmas Time Capsule, a skeptical writer arrives in Evergreen to get the story on the town's "too-good-to-be-true" Christmas-fever. Stars Maggie Lawson and Paul Greene.

Nancy Naigle

 

USA Today bestselling author Nancy Naigle whips up small-town love stories with a dash of suspense and a whole lot of heart. She began her contemporary romance series, Adams Grove, while juggling a successful career as an SVP for Bank of America and life on a seventy-six-acre goat farm.

Now enjoying an early retirement from the financial industry, she devotes her time to writing, antiquing, cooking, trail riding on her Palomino, and the occasional spa day with friends. A native of Virginia Beach, she now calls North Carolina home.

Best known for her small town stories set in Adams Grove, Sweet Tea and Secrets leads off this small town series. Stay tuned for news about the release of Porch Swings and Promises.

Nancy writes romance and women's fiction for Montlake Romance and St. Martin's Press and enjoys the diversity of adding mysteries to her list of accomplishments through Crossroads Publishing House. She's also working on several projects with Hallmark. Watch for Nancy's novels, Christmas Joy, Christmas in Evergreen and Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa on Hallmark Channel, and Hope at Christmas, on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. New in 2020, The Secret Ingredient made its Hallmark Channel debut, and stay tuned for news about the movie based on Sand Dollar Cove.

https://www.nancynaigle.com/