Monthly Archives: August 2018

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AUTHOR CHIT CHAT: KAIRA ROUDA (BEST DAY EVER)

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Did you ever want to get to know the author behind these amazing books we read? Well, look no further! On today’s Author Chit Chat, it’s my honor to introduce Kaira Rouda. Best Day Ever was released last year, but this year the paperback is out and we’re here celebrating her release! Everyone please give a warm welcome to Kaira….

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1) Congrats on your recent paperback release! What inspired you to write Best Day Ever?

Thank you! BEST DAY EVER’s main character, Paul, popped into my head one day and demanded to have his story told. That’s literally how it happened, and I feel like I was along for the ride, so to speak. It was a fun book to write.

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2) When you first saw the cover for Best Day Ever, what were your initial thoughts?

I loved the red envelope cover and I love the blue paperback cover. They’re both gorgeous, and tie into the story.

3) If you could re-name your book title, what would you choose?

The title popped into my head at the same time as Paul, the first-person narrator. I love the irony and I wouldn’t change a thing!

4) Did you always want to be a writer or did you have other aspirations as well?

For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a writer. It took me awhile to be able to do it full time, though, to have the confidence to go for it as a novelist. Along the way, there were four kids, many jobs, life and well, you know. Experiences add fuel to the writing fire and I thank all of the bad bosses of my past for giving Paul a voice and a point of view.

5) Out of the novels you’ve written, which one is your favorite and why?

That’s a tough one. My heart is close to both IN THE MIRROR, a poignant tale of a young mom fighting cancer, and THE GOODBYE YEAR, about a mom and son letting go during senior year in high school. That said, I love writing suspense, and exploring what goes on behind closed doors of seemingly perfect lives. I can’t wait for the Favorite Daughter to be out, May 21, 2019.

6) Tell us one unique thing about yourself, that you normally don’t share.

I love to hula hoop.

7) Last but not least, do you have anything you’d like to say to your current and future readers?

I’m so grateful to be able to have the career of my dreams. It’s because of the support of readers and bookstagrammers, bloggers and reviewers and Facebook fans. I pinch myself daily that this is all coming true. Thank you for reading my novels.

Thank you Kaira for taking the time out to do this interview!

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For more info on Kaira, follow her sites:

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Book Mail: Cold Blood by Robert Bryndza

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Who loves fictional serial killer books? Me! 🙋‍♀️ Cold Blood is the fifth installment in the Detective Erika Foster series.

Now, I haven’t read any books by Robert, but I am sure I can read it as a standalone. Or so I hope! If anyone has read these books, please let me know if I need to read them in order or not. Either way, Cold Blood sounds delicious! I can’t wait to start it.

Book Summary: The suitcase was badly rusted, and took Erika several attempts, but it yielded and sagged open as she unzipped it. Nothing could prepare her for what she would find inside…

When a battered suitcase containing the dismembered body of a young man washes up on the shore of the river Thames, Detective Erika Foster is shocked. But it’s not the first time she’s seen such a brutal murder…

Two weeks earlier, the body of a young woman was found dumped in an identical suitcase. What connects the two victims? As Erika and her team set to work, they quickly realise they are on the trail of a serial killer who has already made their next move.

Yet just as Erika starts to make headway with the investigation, she is the target of a violent attack. Forced to recover at home, and with her personal life falling apart, everything is stacked against her, but nothing will stop Erika.

As the body count rises, the case takes an even more twisted turn when the twin daughters of Erika’s colleague, Commander Marsh, are suddenly put in terrible jeopardy. The stakes are higher than ever before, but can Erika save the lives of two innocent children before it’s too late? She’s running out of time and about to make a disturbing discovery…there’s more than one killer.

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Book Review: The Date by Louise Jensen

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39603448The Date by Louise Jensen
Reading Level: Psychological Thriller
Release Date: June 21, 2018
Publisher: Bookouture
Pages: 308

Book Summary: One night can change everything. ‘I know it as soon as I wake up and open my eyes… Something is wrong.’ Her Saturday night started normally. Recently separated from her husband, Ali has been persuaded by her friends to go on a date with a new man. She is ready, she is nervous, she is excited. She is about to take a step into her new future. By Sunday morning, Ali’s life is unrecognisable. She wakes, and she knows that something is wrong. She is home, she is alone, she is hurt and she has no memory of what happened to her. Worse still, when she looks in the mirror, Ali doesn’t recognise the face staring back at her…

My Review: Can you imagine waking up and not being able to recognize anyone you know? I sure can’t. It’s a traumatic diagnosis that would surely change any life. For Ali, in just one night, everything turned upside down. And the sad part is, she’s in danger and she can’t remember why! I mean if this doesn’t sound like a perfect formula for an addictive thriller, than I don’t know what is.

Ali’s emotional turbulence towards her separation was relatable. One day you’re happy and married and the next you’re separated and confused. On top of all that, she is dealing with a stalker and trying to piece together parts to an unfamiliar night.

Louise did a superb job in giving all the secondary characters meaning as well. I was constantly suspicious and paranoid as to who was trustworthy in Ali’s circle. By the end, I was so flabbergasted that I yelped, “no fucking way!” I was not expecting the outcome at all. It made me want to shake the person involved in Ali’s horrible nightmare.

The Date was a well-written story that kept me wanting more as it escalated. Louise’s mysterious plot grabbed my attention and didn’t let go until all the answers were revealed. I highly recommend this thriller if you’re looking for a fast paced novel that’ll hit all the right buttons!

My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

About The Author:

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Louise Jensen is a million copy author of Global No. 1 psychological thrillers The Sister, The Gift, The Surrogate and The Date. Her novels have also been sold for translation to twenty territories, as well as being featured on the USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestseller’s List. The Gift has been optioned. Louise was nominated for the Goodreads Debut Author of 2016 Award and The Guardian’s ‘Not The Booker’ Prize 2018. Louise lives with her husband, children, madcap dog and a rather naughty cat in Northamptonshire. She loves to hear from readers and writers.

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I Got My Eye 👀 On You: Dead Ringer by Kate Kessler

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Dead Ringer sounds thrilling! The Gemini killer huh? How cool is that serial killer name. And no, it’s not because I’m a Gemini, okay maybe just a little. 😆

It comes out right around Halloween, definitely a book that’ll be great to read around that time.

What are your thoughts on Dead Ringer?

Book Summary:

Eighteen years ago, FBI Agent Rachel Ward’s mirror twin, Hannah, was taken by the Gemini killer, a serial killer who delights in sending photos of his victims to their twins. Rachel assumes her sister has been dead for years, but she’s never stopped hunting the monster who took her. Now, another twin has been taken, and when the case reopens, Rachel is assigned as an agent. But her relentless hunt for the killer may drive her to her breaking point.

Dead Ringer by Kate Kessler
Release Date: October 23, 2018
Publisher: Redhook @hachettebooks
Photo and Summary taken from @amazon

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Book Mail: The Other Woman by Sandie Jones

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Who has dated a mama’s boy in the past? 🙋‍ Guilty. It’s the worst experience. This is why I count my blessings that my future mother in law is an angel.

But, for Emily’s sake, she can’t even enjoy her perfect relationship, because Adam’s mother is trying to sabotage it. I can’t even imagine how twisted this story is going to get!

Has anyone experienced something similar to Emily?

Book Summary:

HE LOVES YOU: Adam adores Emily. Emily thinks Adam’s perfect, the man she thought she’d never meet.

BUT SHE LOVES YOU NOT: Lurking in the shadows is a rival, a woman who shares a deep bond with the man she loves.

AND SHE’LL STOP AT NOTHING: Emily chose Adam, but she didn’t choose his mother Pammie. There’s nothing a mother wouldn’t do for her son, and now Emily is about to find out just how far Pammie will go to get what she wants: Emily gone forever.

The Other Woman will have you questioning her on every page, in Sandie Jones’ chilling psychological suspense about a man, his new girlfriend, and the mother who will not let him go.

Thank you to @minotaur_books for the gifted copy for a honest review. @sandiejones_author

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Thrilling Giveaway on my Bookstagram!

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*U.S. GIVEAWAY* Who is excited for Mary Kubica’s release of, When The Lights Go Out on September 4th?

It makes me want to sing that song from that old school pop group Five, 🎶 baby when the lights go out every single word I could not express…how excited I am for this thriller!

Since I have an extra copy, why not share it with my beloved followers! Also, I am going to throw in a Purge bookmark from @astrangerdream, a book light and a bookmark timer for those of you who do those readathon challenges! Read for more details on how to enter on my Bookstagram!

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Target Book Buys…

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My book buying ban lasted a whole 5 hours. I am proud of myself….NOT. I’m the worst, Target book deals will get me each and every time! Damn you Target!

On the bright note, I walked away with these new book babies. These thrillers sound great and I can’t wait to read them. I will try the book buying ban starting tomorrow! Or so I hope. 🤞

Have you read any of these thrillers?

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Book Mail: Friday Goodies!

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For women, you know that feeling when you come home and take off your bra? You feel a sense of happiness, right? 😂

Well, that’s how I feel, and I am sure every bookworm on here, when we receive book mail! I am so thrilled and excited to read these thrillers that are coming up within the next few months.

And I love this mug I got from @amazon, it’s very suiting since I am a book hoarder! 📚

Who is excited about these releases!?

Thank you to @williammorrowbooks, @harpercollinsus, @harlequinbooks and @katcarter00. You rock my socks.

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Author Chit Chat: Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke (Girl’s Night Out)

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Did you ever want to get to know the author behind these amazing books we read? Well, look no further! On today’s Author Chit Chat, it’s my honor to introduce Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke. You all have heard of Girl’s Night Out by now and let me tell you I loved every inch of that book. These two beauties sure do know how to capture a reader!

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1) Congrats on your recent release! What inspired you to write Girl’s Night Out?

Thank you! We were inspired by our own long-term friendships. They are so layered and complicated, but so wonderful at the same time.

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2) When you first saw the cover for Girl’s Night Out, what were your initial thoughts?

They had sent us three mock-ups. When we saw the one with the cenote, we instantly knew it was THE ONE.

3) If you could re-name your book title, whatwould you choose?

None! We came up with the name before we even started writing it, so we are very attached!

4) Did you always want to be writers or did you have other aspirations as well?

We both had other careers as we established ourselves as writers. Lisa, as a television talk show producer, and Liz in the pharmaceutical industry. Now we both write full-time.

5) I love your BFF dynamic, how long have you been friends and how did you meet?

We met our freshman year of high school, over thirty years ago! Lisa walked into Liz’s English class, and the rest is history! We also attended the same university and lived together. And joined the same sorority. And had the same major….

6) Did you two ever disagree on anything while writing this novel?

We did have some major problems while writing Girls’ Night Out, but not about the writing, per se. It was more about our dynamic as business partners and friends, and how that had evolved. We talk about the conflict in the acknowledgments section of the book.

7) Last but not least, do you have anything you’d like to say to your current and future readers?

Thank you so, so much for all your support! We are so grateful for each and every one of you!

THANK YOU SO MUCH LIZ AND LISA FOR THIS FANTASTIC INTERVIEW!

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I Got My Eye On You: The Drowning by J.P. Smith

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The Drowning by J.P. Smith, is officially on my radar. Who is taking the boys every year? Where is Joey? What kind of asshole counselor leaves a child in the middle of a lake on a raft? I need answers pronto! Unfortunately, I have to wait until January 2019.

Who else needs this book like yesterday?

Book Summary:

Every seven years, a boy disappears from Camp Waukeelo.

Who will be next?

It doesn’t take long for a little boy to disappear. Joey Proctor can’t swim, but that doesn’t stop camp counselor Alex Mason from leaving him out on a raft in the middle of the lake in a fit of rage. Alex only meant to scare the kid, teach him a lesson. He didn’t mean to forget about him. But now Joey is gone… and his body is never found.

More than twenty years later, Alex is a success. The proof is there for anyone to see, in the millions of dollars he makes, his lavish house, his beautiful wife and daughters. And no one knows what happened that summer at camp. At least, no one should know. But it looks like Joey Proctor may be back to take his revenge…

Release Date: January 8, 2019
Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
Photo and Summary taken from Amazon