BOOK REVIEWS
The Spy Coast (by Tess Gerritsen)
I acquired The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen through Amazon First Reads. Since the book is set during a Maine winter, I planned to read it during that season. I regret putting it off for the past…
The Wrong One (by Dervla McTiernan)
I’ve enjoyed Dervla McTiernan’s books and novellas, so I was pleased to find this novella, The Wrong One, included in my Audible membership. The story revolves around Clara Coleman…
Camino Ghosts (by John Grisham)
I’m participating in a new reading challenge on the Litsy app this year. It’s a popular and flexible monthly reading challenge called Book Spin, hosted by user…
The Perfect Divorce (by Jeneva Rose)
I thoroughly enjoyed The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose, so I eagerly anticipated reading The Perfect Divorce. Set eleven years later, the book reunites readers with Sarah Morgan, a high-powered…
Don’t Open Your Eyes (by Liv Constantine)
I had the pleasure of meeting Lynne Constantine, one of the sister writing duo, Liv Constantine, during The Back Room author event in June 2025. Having previously enjoyed reading The Last Time I Saw You…
The Kill Clause (by Lisa Unger)
I’m thrilled that Lisa Unger has written another holiday short story, The Kill Clause! Paige, a professional hitwoman, receives a contract to eliminate a target in a grand mansion. However…
The Gift (by Freida McFadden)
Freida McFadden’s The Gift, a short and quick read that clocks in at just an hour, served as a great introduction to my holiday reading in the thriller genre.
The Haunting of Gillespie House (by Darcy Coates)
Darcy Coates’s gothic horror novella, The Haunting of Gillespie House, immerses readers in the eerie ambiance of a beautiful Victorian mansion. When young house-sitter Elle Schafer accepts a…
Every Moment Since (by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen)
‘Last year, I attended my first author event at The Back Room: Cocktails and Conversations with Your Favorite Authors, hosted by Hank Phillippi Ryan and Karen Dionne. Marybeth Mayhew…
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