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Book Review – The Player Next Door: A Novel by K.A. Tucker

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The Player Next Door: A Novel

FANTASTIC!!!! Though I knew it would be. It’s K.A. Tucker and she’s always a sure thing or me (and for quite a few of us in our book crew).

Harper: I just finished The Player Next door. …I absolutely loved it. It’s one of those books that you read with a smile on your face and where the characters communicate as they should at their age. It reminds me of the Simple Wild. It will be on my list of favorites books of 2020.

Maryse: I’m TOTALLY into “The Player Next door” (37% in and OMG I just highlighted the WHOLE chapter it was so good and intense!!!!) read more

Book Review – The Life That Mattered by Jewel E. Ann

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The Life That Mattered (The Life Series Book 1)

This review is going to be short and sweet ’cause basically… here’s the thing. I have NO clue where this is going. And I loved every second of it. And the only way a proper review is going to come forth is once I read the duet conclusion so I can finally figure things out. No matter what, it’s fantastic!

MichelleS: Finished The Life That Mattered, by Jewel E Ann, late last night. 5 stars!! …I love everything she writes. I am in love with Ronin Alexander. I have a dozen ideas where this might go, and I’m sure I’m wrong on all counts! read more

Book Review – Daisy Jones & The Six: A Novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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Daisy Jones & The Six: A Novel. (and here it is in Kindle format: Daisy Jones & The Six: A Novel)

Okay so I say book review, but this is actually my very first fictional audiobook that I’ve listened to in its entirety (and on top of that – lucky me – ’cause she’s one of my favorite authors ever). This one came HIGHLY recommended, and I knew I was in for some serious drama so I one-clicked it with glee!!!

Robin: This was also a great book on audible. Probably the best I’ve listened to. The narrators (there are a few) did an exceptional job. read more

Book Review – Regretting You by Colleen Hoover

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Regretting You

OH WOW!! 🤩 This one stole my heart. Yep! Still has that signature Colleen Hoover storytelling by way of her beautiful words and introspection and her relatable characters with real life issues. It’s why we love her so.

Kim: Regretting You, it was very relatable which I think is one of Coho’s great talents. She is always a sure thing for me.

But also signature Colleen ’cause it had quite the twist that, yet again – I didn’t see coming until it slapped me right on the face! And it does so early on, too, so you get to live it as they do. read more

Book Review – Unspeakable Things by Jess Lourey

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Unspeakable Things

This is an “Amazon First Reads” that I chose recently (in fact, it only officially comes out in January, but I think Prime members can buy it now), and I was thrilled by the feedback I was getting on it, ’cause it sounded right up my psych-thriller/mystery alley!! P.S. It’s actually still available to be “purchased” for free, for Prime members if you haven’t selected one yet, this month.

Mona: Hey Maryse, have you chosen your Amazon Prime First Reads for December? I picked Unspeakable Things by Jess Lourey. I was up until 1:30am reading it, fell asleep but woke back up about 3:30am thinking about the book so I picked it back up and finished it at 6:30am. read more