My Review Full disclosure—I’ve had a front-row seat for this one. This author is not only a dear friend but also a client, and I’ve watched her journey from that first spark of an idea through learning the craft, tackling revisions (and more revisions), and navigating all the starts and stops that come with bringing … Continue reading Three-Sided Heart by Lisa Reifsnider
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RELEASE DAY – Shattered Links (Cari Turnlyle #8) By Leslie Piggott
Jennie's Review This is the kind of series that keeps pulling me back in, because I genuinely want to know what happens next in Cari’s life. Leslie Piggott has a real knack for setting a scene and then patiently letting all the pieces unfold—not just the mystery itself, but the thoughtful, sometimes messy process it … Continue reading RELEASE DAY – Shattered Links (Cari Turnlyle #8) By Leslie Piggott
Tiny Glimmers of Light by Aqueel “Al” Athar & Tanya Athar-Jogee
My Review Tiny Glimmers of Light is one of those books that draws you in from the very first scene and doesn’t let go. We meet Goha, a young man whose desperation to provide for his family pulls him into a world far more complex and dangerous than he ever imagined. What struck me most … Continue reading Tiny Glimmers of Light by Aqueel “Al” Athar & Tanya Athar-Jogee
Queen of Cotton by Laurie Moore-Moore
QUEEN OF COTTON By Laurie Moore-Moore Historical Fiction Publisher: Goat Mountain Press Publication Date: September 9, 2025 SYNOPSIS 1861: The Civil War is raging. The men have gone to fight, leaving the women behind to cope. Cotton is the lifeblood of the South. Sara, a young wife, risks her life and reputation to lead an … Continue reading Queen of Cotton by Laurie Moore-Moore
Tell Tale Texas By E. R. Bills
My Review The author sets the tone perfectly in the introduction with this line: "This is not a book that many Texans will appreciate. But that, of course, is why it needed to be written." And I would add—why it also needs to be read. This was not an easy read, and it's not meant … Continue reading Tell Tale Texas By E. R. Bills
The Scientist and the Serial Killer
THE SCIENTIST AND THE SERIAL KILLER: THE SEARCH FOR HOUSTON’S LOST BOYS By Lise Olsen True Crime / History Publisher: Random House Pages: 464 Publication Date: April 1, 2025 SYNOPSIS The Scientist and the Serial Killer is the gripping, upside-down detective story of a Texas forensic anthropologist named Sharon Derrick who, determined to close the … Continue reading The Scientist and the Serial Killer
Home To Comfort By Kimberly Fish
HOME TO COMFORT By Kimberly Fish Women’s Fiction / Contemporary / Cozy Mystery Publisher: Fish Tales Publishing Pages: 382 Publication Date: October 10, 2024 SYNOPSIS Gloria Bachman has pivoted so many times this year she has whiplash. Now, in the middle of winter and drenched in Mexican sunshine at a five-star resort, she has a … Continue reading Home To Comfort By Kimberly Fish
The Barber, The Astronaut and the Golf Ball – Lone Star Literary Life Blog Tour – Giveaway!
The Barber, The Astronaut, and The Golf Ball by Barbara Radnofsky and Ed Supkis Biography / Golf / Space Travel Publisher: Stoney Creek Publishing Pages: 202 Publication Date: September 17, 2024 SYNOPSIS In 1971, famed astronaut Alan Shepard returned from the moon and went to get a haircut. Before settling into the barber’s chair in … Continue reading The Barber, The Astronaut and the Golf Ball – Lone Star Literary Life Blog Tour – Giveaway!
Unwritten in Death – Cari Turnlyle #5 by Leslie Piggott – RELEASE DAY!!!
I have enjoyed every book in this series, and this author keeps getting better! Cari is newly engaged in this, her latest adventure, and is still trying to navigate it when a famous author turns up dead in the town. Gen is back with her partner Alex, but she might have a little more going … Continue reading Unwritten in Death – Cari Turnlyle #5 by Leslie Piggott – RELEASE DAY!!!
The Iris Code: A Tracker Novel by Anita Dickason
I was super happy to see another Tracker novel by this author. Her books are always authentic and page-turners. In this one, Dickason explores the world of Iris scans and canine search and rescue. The main character, Riley, is a tenacious reporter working with her soon-to-be certified search and rescue dog, Milo. Milo is one … Continue reading The Iris Code: A Tracker Novel by Anita Dickason
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