Chief Inspector Pignon Scorbion was craving a challenge—something to engage his sharp intellect. Fortunately, his new post in the British hamlet of Haxford in 1910 delivered just that. A chance reunion with his old acquaintance, barber Calvin Brown, led Scorbion to set up an unconventional detective’s office in Brown’s Barbershop, where an eclectic cast of…
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Careful What You Hear by Helen Dunlap Newton | Book Review
Noah lost his hearing in an accident a year ago, but after receiving a cochlear implant, he gained an unexpected ability—he can read people’s thoughts. While that might sound like a superpower, it quickly becomes overwhelming, and to pay for his medical bills, he secretly takes on work for the government. Careful What You Hear…
The Paris Dancer by Nicola Rayner | Book Review
This was a beautifully written, deeply emotional, and utterly compelling story that showcased the strength and resilience of women. From the very first page, I was completely engrossed in the lives of Miriam and Annie, eagerly turning the pages while bracing myself for the emotional impact—especially as the story reached its heart-wrenching conclusion. I loved…
Hey, Daddy by Lani Lynn Vale | Book Review
Nastya is one of the Semyonov sisters and can I just say I love her job. She is a product reviewer and secret shopper. While out with her sisters she sees Haze for the first time from across the room and they are both immediately attracted to one another. However, they never speak. When they…
Murder at the CDC by Margaret Truman | Book Review
Robert Brixton has built a strong bond with lawyer Mackensie Smith over the years, so when Smith asks him to discreetly investigate whether a young woman might be his illegitimate daughter, Brixton approaches the situation with caution. After meeting her, he’s convinced of the connection but remains wary of revealing too much too soon. However,…
Honey Roasted by Cleo Coyle | Book Review
Clare and her ex-husband Matt run a charming coffee shop in New York’s Greenwich Village, but their daily grind takes a bizarre turn when a swarm of bees unexpectedly descends on their café. The NYPD’s beekeeping squad—yes, that’s a real thing—is called in to track the bees back to their source, leading Clare and Matt…
The House of Echoes by Alexandra Walsh | Book Review
The House of Echoes is a captivating dual-timeline novel that masterfully weaves the present with the past, taking readers from modern-day Pembrokeshire to the tumultuous Tudor era. Rich in historical detail, the story follows Caroline Harvey, who, after the death of her famous grandfather, uncovers a centuries-old connection to Anne Brandon—a woman who fled the…
The Man She Married by Alison Stockham | Book Review
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! From the start, it’s clear that secrets are being kept from Beth, but the reader is just as much in the dark. As the story unfolds, we get to piece things together alongside Beth, adding to the suspense and intrigue. What makes this story especially fascinating is that Beth’s memories…
All the Missing Pieces by Catherine Cowles | Book Review
Let me begin by saying that I am a huge Catherine Coweles fan. I discovered her last year and just fell right into all of her books. So picking her newest one as our first book club read of 2025 was easy for me. I am so glad that I did too. In All the…
The Storyteller’s Daughter by Victoria Scott | Book Review
This book follows a dual timeline, with one set in 1940/41 and the other in 2008/09. As usual, I found myself drawn more to the earlier timeline. The story alternates between the perspectives of two main female characters: Nita, a determined reporter in the past, and her great-niece, Beth, in the present. Nita’s journey was…
