Review: Stuart Woods' Finders Keepers

Stuart Woods' Finders Keepers by Brett Battles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

another adventure filled Stone Barrington book

In typical Stone fashion he finds himself in the middle of crazy action. This time the mob has him in their sights again but not his fault. The book was enjoyable and full of action. Only isssue I had was keeping track of some of the less central characters

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Review: Sandwich

Sandwich by Catherine Newman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

really hit home

This book really resonated with me. I’m currently adjusting to my only son heading back for sr yr in college. Not really sure where the time went and how to live in the moment. Rocky’s emotions spark a chord and bring back memories of my son’s infancy It also connects much of the feelings and roller coaster emotions I feel going through menopause. Highly recommend this book for anyone who’s in the sandwich stage of life

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Review: Twelve Slays of Christmas

Twelve Slays of Christmas by Jacqueline Frost
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this first book in a new to me series. Holly and her family tree farm are a wholesome storyline. Unfortunately Christmas season is not going as planned and someone seems determined to ruin Holly’s homecoming. If you are looking for a charming small town holiday vibe this is a perfect book for you. The mystery is well structured and reveals a well thought out plot. The characters are engaging as nd I look forward to reading more about them in future installments


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Review: A Deck Stacked for Murder: A Coffee-Fueled Cozy Mystery with a Mystical Twist

A Deck Stacked for Murder: A Coffee-Fueled Cozy Mystery with a Mystical Twist by Aliza Levine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this debut in the series. I appreciate that Ava is not the perfect friendly MC. She definitely has flaws and insecurities. The inclusion of tarot cards in the series makes a unique focus. I have read one other series that has tarot as a plot component ( Key West Food Critic) but it is more peripheral. I found it interesting to learn more about the Tarot cards and the reading of them. I look forward to reading more of the series and seeing how Ava settles into living in a small town.

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