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BOOK REVIEW: Steamed Secrets (Killer Coffee Mysteries Book 16) by Tonya Kappes

I’m so happy to feature a review of Steamed Secrets by Tonya Kappes – southern hospitality with a smidgen of homicide! This is book 16 in the Killer Coffee Mysteries, but don’t worry if you’re just joining in. This entry works wonderfully as a standalone read. 209 pages, Kindle Edition Publication Date: January 26, 2025… Continue reading
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BOOK REVIEW – Schooled in Murder (Campus Sleuth Mysteries #1) by Victoria Gilbert

YES! A new series by Victoria Gilbert! I love her Blue Ridge Library Mystery series, so I was delighted when I saw that she would have a new series, set in the same area, but with new characters! I’m excited to share a review for this five star read! To order your copy, visit these… Continue reading
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☕The Sunday Salon: Sunday January 5, 2025 ☃️

Happy Sunday! Thanks to Deb Nance at Readerbuzz for hosting The Sunday Salon. Weekly Reads Round Up: Favorite Read of the Week I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? About the Book: Chicago, 1898. Harriet Morrow is a new junior detective on the scene in the Windy City—and she’s… Continue reading
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Series I’m Glad I Discovered In 2024: A Book List

I love this time of year when readers reflect on the reading year. I enjoyed making a list of new to me series (and some are new to the book world). It’s also fun to know that I have more to read in each of these series, so I know more great reading is coming… Continue reading
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☕The Sunday Salon: Sunday December 22, 2024☕

Happy Sunday! Thanks to Deb Nance at Readerbuzz for hosting The Sunday Salon. Favorite Read of the Week I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? Christmas with the Queen by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb My Review: This was an absolutely charming work of historical fiction that I couldn’t… Continue reading
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☕The Sunday Salon: Sunday December 15, 2024☕

Happy Sunday! Thanks to Deb Nance at Readerbuzz for hosting The Sunday Salon. Weekly Reads Round Up: Favorite Read of the Week I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? Murder at the Dressmaker’s Salon (Cleopatra Fox #4) by C.J. Archer About the Book: As fashion designer to London’s elite,… Continue reading
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☕The Sunday Salon: Sunday December 1, 2024☕

Happy Sunday! Thanks to Deb Nance at Readerbuzz for hosting The Sunday Salon. Favorite Read of the Week I post reviews on Instagram and Goodreads. What have you read this week? A Better Tomorrow for the East End Library Girls (Library Girls, Book Four) by Patricia McBride About the Book: The next instalment in the… Continue reading
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Book Review: Easter At The Three Coins Inn by Kimberly Sullivan

Yesterday was my stop on the Kate Rock Book Tour for Easter At The Three Coins Inn by Kimberly Sullivan! “Friendship. Love. Loss. New beginnings. Find it all at The Three Coins Inn.” This was such a wonderful book to sink into on a cold December day. From the moment I started reading, I was… Continue reading
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Book Announcement and Review: The JJ Kamaras Mystery Series (Four Books Together!) by Joy Patrick

I’m excited to announce the release of The JJ Kamaras Mysteries, a complete four book series by Joy Patrick! “Join JJ and her gal pals as they seem to find trouble at every turn and can’t help but put their sharp wits together to crack cases along the way!” Grab your copy on Amazon (available… Continue reading
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Welcome! I started my career as a children’s librarian, later becoming a public library director and now I’m a stay at home mom. While my career might have changed, my love of reading has been a constant since I was in 4th grade, and I read over 200 books a year. I love talking about books and connecting readers of all ages with just the right book. Thanks for reading!
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