Cross Fire ~ James Patterson

Sentence summary: Alex Cross is hunting down a serial killer, planning a wedding and his worst nightmare, Kyle Craig, is back in D.C. My review: Every November, I anxiously wait for the release of the next installment of the Alex Cross series. I am happy to say, the year-long wait was worth it. Alex is [...]

Review: Pure Sin ~ Kate Brian

Sentence summary: Things are finally going Ariana’s way until her past catches up with her. SPOILER ALERT! DO NOT READ UNLESS YOU’VE READ THE PREVIOUS BOOKS IN THE SERIES My review: Things are finally looking up for Ariana. She’s the newest member in Stone and Grave, Atherton-Pryce Hall’s secret society, and she no longer has [...]

Diva Las Vegas ~ Eileen Davidson

Sentence summary: Alex and her detective boyfriend Jakes head to Vegas to solve a murder. My review: It’s Halloween and Alex and her best friend George are invited to the Playboy Mansion. Shana, an acquaintance of Alex and former Playmate, asks Alex to the party because she has something important to discuss with her. Before [...]

The Shadow of Your Smile ~ Mary Higgins Clark

Title: The Shadow of Your Smile Author: Mary Higgins Clark Narrator: Jan Maxwell Review: The story opens with Olivia Morrow learning she has weeks to live. Olivia is in her 80s and knows she has lived a good life. Knowing the end is near, there is a secret that she has been harboring for most [...]

When You Least Expect It ~ Whitney Gaskell

Sentence Summary: After several disappointing fertility treatments, India and Jeremy decide to adopt a baby. My review: From the outside looking in, India and Jeremy appear to have it all. Jeremy gave up the corporate world to pursue his dream of becoming a science fiction writer. India is self-employed as a photographer. They have a [...]

Mini-Review: She’s Gone Country – Jane Porter

Title: She’s Gone Country Author: Jane Porter Genre: Women’s Fiction Mini-review: After the end of her marriage, Shey Darcy leaves her glamorous life in New York City to return to her small hometown in Texas. In New York, Shey was a model and her two sons attended private school. As soon as she unpacks her [...]

Presenting. . . Tallulah ~ Tori Spelling

Title: Presenting. . . Tallulah Author: Tori Spelling Illustrator: Vanessa Brantley Newton Summary: Tallulah’s parents tell her she’s special and that makes her different from the other kids. She’s not allowed to wear jeans or get dirty. During recess at school, the other children won’t allow her to play with them because they think she’s [...]

Holly’s Inbox: Scandal in the City ~ Holly Denham

Title: Holly’s Inbox: Scandal in the City Author: Holly Denham Genre: Chick Lit Review: Holly and her friends are back for this entertaining follow-up to Holly’s Inbox. Told entirely in emails and text messages, the reader gets a glimpse into both Holly’s professional and personal life. Life seems to be pretty good for Holly at [...]

Thin, Rich, Pretty ~ Beth Harbison

Holly, Nicola and Lexi first meet at summer camp. Lexi was the mean girl who hung out with even meaner girls. Holly was overweight and very self-conscious. Nicola was painfully shy and never felt pretty thanks to her perception of her nose. Holly and Nicola became fast friends. They often found themselves enduring the wrath [...]

Mini-Review: Vanished

The following review may contain spoilers. Noelle is missing. Reed is receiving anonymous texts from Noelle’s kidnappers. In order for Noelle to be found alive, Reed must complete four assignments and by no means go to the police or solicit anyone’s help. Reed performs the assignments and awaits Noelle’s outcome. Eventually Reed and Noelle are [...]