Still See You Everywhere by Lisa Gardner My rating: 5 of 5 stars A fresh, atmospheric and mesmerizing conclusion to the Frankie Elkin series! Frankie Elkin is one of my favorite protagonists ever, hands down. She is strong, but broken, courageous, but afraid, hard but sensitive and compassionate. She’s instantly relatable, experiencing the whole range…
Author: Christina McDonald
Christina McDonald is the USA Today bestselling author of the Jess Lambert series, Do No Harm, Behind Every Lie and The Night Olivia Fell (Simon & Schuster/Gallery Books), which has been optioned for television by a major Hollywood studio. She’s currently working on her next book.
Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth
Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth My rating: 5 of 5 stars A compelling domestic suspense with a clever, utterly beguiling plot and expertly crafted, deeply flawed and relatable characters. I was completely hooked from the start. The story is told from the past and present POVs of Jessica, Norah, and Alicia, as well as one…
The Last Goodbye by Tim Weaver
The Last Goodbye by Tim Weaver My rating: 5 of 5 stars A gripping, page-turner of a thriller full of intrigue and action! The plotting is sharp and compelling, the characters are multi-layered and believable, and the storytelling is completely engrossing. It begins with a bang at a new theme park. Tom Preacher and his…
The Maid by Nita Prose
The Maid by Nita Prose My rating: 5 of 5 stars One of the best feel-good books I’ve read in a long time, I absolutely fell in love with Molly Gray! She is warm, delightful and unique, and the entire story was lovely and fun throughout. After the loss of her grandmother, Molly feels adrift…
The Summer of Love and Death by Marcy McCreary
The Summer of Love and Death by Marcy McCreary My rating: 5 of 5 stars An old case has repercussions on a new copycat killing in this excellent police procedural. With juicy twists, an engaging cast, and an intriguing case that’s impossible to predict, The Summer of Love and Death is everything I want in…
The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser
The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser My rating: 5 of 5 stars A beautifully written, atmospheric, suspenseful book club book about domestic violence, and the courage and survival of a band of women determined to help those who need it. After a humiliating divorce, Katie accepts a job as a caretaker at a nature reserve.…
The Searcher by Tana French
The Searcher by Tana French My rating: 5 of 5 stars A beautifully written literary mystery. With the charming Irish humor shining through, I loved every minute of this book. Tana French books aren’t usually ones to fly through, and this one was no different. It’s one to be savored, enjoying the dry Irish humor,…