Dirty Martini

If you love a great mystery with a bit of humor, you'll enjoy Dirty Martini. In the 4th installment of the Jack Daniels series, Jack was up against a serial killer who targeted Chicago with a vengeance. He was killing them with food poisoning and other ideas, when he called himself The Chemist, who had his sights set for Jack and the Chicago PD. When they closed on in him, he booby-trapped places where to find him, killing them on sight. Not only that, Latham proposed to her as Jack discovered a hidden family secret. This was a nice quick read to zip on through and root for Jack Daniels.

This was another great witty mystery with tons of humor. I still continue to care about Jack , the Chicago PD, and her personal life. I love the Chicago location and the interesting and puzzling book cover and title.  I did feel sorry for Latham and for Jack's relationship. The Chemist sent chills down my spine. This one had another wallop of humor, an immense level of intrigue, and sharp wit for this mystery.

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Crepes of Wrath

In the next installment of the Penn Dutch series, Magdalena Yoder is up to her knees. It's one week up to Lizzie Mast's death, when one of her neighbors mentions about her death and the letter.  While Melvin is running his political campaign, it's up to Magdalena to find out who killed her, while she's dealing with a new group of guests at her inn. Little did she know, she falls in love with Gabe Rosen, and learns about the Amish teens drug ring, and other suspicions. When she's close to the truth, her life is in the line, when an unexpected threats looms over her. Great culinary recipes for crepes accompany this tasty cozy.

The Man from Stone Creek

If you love historical romances in the Wild West, you'll enjoy the Man from Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller. In the first book of the Stone Creek series, Sam O'Ballivan was a Texas Ranger going undercover as the schoolmaster in Haven, Arizona Territory. He was looking out for robbers who were after gold, when he met Maddie Chancellor, who had a hidden family secret. Things had gotten tense between Maddie and Sam, when he had a job to do, and her mercantile was caught up with financial troubles, especially when there was a family scandal in the county, and it affected everyone. More obstacles were thrown in their way, when they defeated the odds and fall in love. Lovely!

This was a nice and gentle Western romance to heat up any cold autumn afternoon. Haven in Arizona Territory was an ideal name for a small Texas town. Sam was an interesting character, who was a man on the mission. And Maddie was something mystical and unique as well. But I loved the pairing of both of them, when they worked on the same case to save lives, other than their own. Any Texas Ranger would make you hot and crave more of the entire series.

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My Lost Daughter

If you love great legal thrillers, you'll love the continuing series of Lily and Shana Forrester in My Lost Daughter.  In the last installment, Lily was in the middle of the head-lining case, straight from the news, when she was worried about her daughter Shana and the distant gap between them. Things still haven't been the same. Shana's life was falling apart. When Lily visited her, she was worried about the mess she made and the lies Shana told. Convinced she needed help, she sent her to Whitehall, when things weren't what they seemed for her medication. While Lily was on trial, Shana learned the secrets between Whitehall and the obsessive nature on one of her "friends", when drugs made you crazy and strange. Worried for her life, she called or help, when things got in tense, once she was out, and more into danger, which only brought Lily and Shana together and closer than before. What a good one!

This was a pivotal conclusion the series, when it focused on both mother and daughter. I became worried for Shana and for Lily as well. This would leave you with a lump in your throat as well. I loved how they've gotten closer together to move past the hard times from the past.  It was only a fitting conclusion with closure for both of them. I loved the scenic backdrop from California to paint the scene well. I'll miss this series and her other books.

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Red Lily

If you love good romantic suspense with a twist, you'll enjoy Red Lily, the final book in the In the Garden series. In Red Lily, it focused on Hayley's story of finding romance with Roz's son, Harper Ashby. Once friends, they realized they have feelings for each other, and became lovers. They eventually love each other in more ways than one. But don't forget Amelia, the ghost who sought revenge on the Harpers and on finding her lost son. They've learned what happened to her, her son, and how she died. But Amelia's ghost haunted Hayley, caused her harm, along with other women for competition. Later, they learned that love conquered all, when there was a happy ending for all three women at Harper House. What a good ending!

This was a touching ending, when this focused on Hayley's story to find love after she gave birth to her child. The connection between her and Harper was fiery red hot. I loved how he cared for her and her baby, too. I loved the gardening scenes in this one as well, while the ghost story died down to a happy and surprise ending with a twist from the Harper Bride. I did feel bad for Amelia, but happy for the others as well. What a lovely way to close the story!

Ready to thrive on a good romance? Give this one a look!

The Shadow of Your Smile

If you love good mysteries, you'll enjoy this newest mystery. Monica Farrell was a pediatrician in New York, who wanted to know more about her father's birth parents, and took care of children. Not only that, she was asked to testify for Sister Catherine's beautification. In the midst of things, the Gannons were after her with a shocking family secret: she was a heiress to die for. People had died to find the truth and expose the Gannons for who they were. Plenty of shocking twists and turns in this mystery to keep you guessing in the Shadow of Your Smile.

This was an excellent thriller that kept me in suspense through the novel. I loved the Catholic connection of the nun and canonization as a nice touch with a twist.  It's funny how there's always a hidden family secret twist to most mysteries and thrillers. I didn't care much for the Gannons. But Monica seemed to be a most interesting person, while she discovered more about her family history.  I do enjoy any Mary Higgins Clark mystery.

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The Dangers of Deceiving a Viscount

If you love fantastic historical romances, you'll love this book in the series by Julia London. Lady Phoebe Fairchild is a seamstress under the name of Madame Dupree. Once she's threatened to be exposed to the ton, she's forced to work for Lord Summerfield at his castle, and mend dresses for his sisters. Little did she know how hard it would be, when she falls in love with Will Darby, as her façade crumbles, when there's some threats who might uncover the truth, including her competition. In a battle of love under different guises, this one is one for the heart. A great read!