I feel like this will be a little tricky to review because I think it’s best you know very little before starting it, but if you like the sound of it based on the description I say try it! I really enjoyed it, I found it to be engrossing right from the start and it went in directions I never predicted. The premise was so great, I could easily play the what if? game as I was reading it. What if your partner went off the deep end and took people hostage? It’s an insane thought and made for such an interesting book and a really entertaining read. It did slow down a bit towards the latter half, but overall this was pacey, well written and original which is all I need in a thriller! 

This is slightly different for the author, the characters are younger so it’s new adult and it’s sports! It’s still STEM heavy, don’t worry, but I loved that this felt fresh from her, which has been one of my complaints in the past. This was super steamy, so much so that it almost was too much for me? Idk some of the word choices were…interesting and not my fave and I think I would’ve liked more of an emotional connection versus just a physical one. The audio was SO good though, Therese is amazing as always and I truly bumped my rating up because of her performance ⭐️

This was such a strong start to a new series, if you’re a fan of Criminal Minds or other shows like that this was excellent! This follows an FBI team of misfits called PAR as they race to solve a complex and tricky case. I really liked that the team wasn’t a bunch of super agents with stellar records, instead they’re made of up individuals who toe the line and have some behavioral issues and quirky tendencies. The concept of a serial killer hunting other serial killers was fantastic and lent to a fast paced and exciting ride. The characters were well developed, the case was complex and twisty and the entire thing was gripping, definitely recommended! 

This is told in alternating viewpoints, you hear from both Amy and Ramona as Ramona tries desperately to reconnect with her birth mother and get answers about her past. There was definitely an emotional component here, I truly felt awful for Ramona and the author did a good job at showing how not knowing about her history really affected her life. I especially felt bad for when she was trying to deal with Amy, she was such a frustrating character! You figure out very early on that Amy has issues being truthful and sometimes she wouldn’t give Ramona a straight answer and others she would answer with a half truth or a total lie. As annoying as this would be in real life it sure made for a fun reading experience because I was never sure what would come out of her mouth next and it led to a bunch of twists and turns. The setting added a layer of mystery and intrigue to the story and it paired well with the domestic drama. It’s also a fairly short read that you can get through quickly, I raced to the end to get to the truth and I was satisfied in the end. 

I love a story that follows the characters over a super short period of time, and as the title says, this takes place over one weekend as Gail’s only daughter gets married. For such a seemingly simple story this packs quite a punch. It’s really just a slice of Gail’s life but its simplicity is where it shines and by the end I felt like I got done with a heartfelt conversation with the main character. If you like character driven contemporary fiction this was a delight and the narrator brought Gail to life in such a charming way. 

I’ve been dying to learn more about Ford since meeting him in previous books and oh my lord this man y’all. He has been through it and so has Reese so their story was super emotional, complicated and absolutely beautiful. They have a very rough start and don’t understand each other at all, he presents as a grumpy and cocky asshole and she is a spoiled, sassy princess but that’s just a front they both put on to protect themselves. When they finally open up to each other beautiful transformations take place and that’s where this one got really emotional and deep. A deeply personal storyline for Ford and Reese and gorgeous writing from the author made for a spellbinding read. Add in some danger and intensity and I was sooo hooked. I always love being back on Runaway Ranch and checking in with Ruby and Charlie and Dakota and Davis, it feels like catching up with old friends. If you like celebrity, cowboy, fantastic mental health rep, age gap, small town and suspense this was soooo good! But make sure you read the first two books as well, the entire series is one of my faves. 

 The first book in this series ended on a cliffhanger and this picks up immediately where book one ends. I really liked the first book and loved the message of sexual positivity especially for a slightly older woman and there’s more of that here. It did lose me a little along the way, it very much felt like a middle of a series filler book but I’m invested enough in Diana’s story that I’ll check out the next book. Once again the narrator was engaging and this story is perfect to binge on audio. 

This was a totally fascinating read for me, I’ve always been drawn to things dealing with psychology and Jane’s case was super interesting. The format really worked for me, there are sections from Dr. Byrd so you feel like you’re reading his file and case notes on Jane and I’m nosy so that appeals to me. With her case being a true medical mystery I wasn’t sure what would happen and it lent to a quiet and steady style of suspense that got under my skin. The character development was outstanding and I really cared for Jane and her son as well as the doctor. Jane was so complex and endlessly fascinating for me and the ending was satisfying and made me think. Such a unique read!