I'm an author, but I'm also a reader. Each month, I'll share with you reviews of present and past reads. My available time to read is limited because I write, but I love to curl up with a paperback or an eBook at night for the last hour of my day.
I tend to read what I write, but not exclusively. Besides
Romantic Suspense, I read crime and law novels, once in a while a true story, WWII
historicals, mysteries, and mainstream character driven books.
Here are some of the books I've read recently or in the not-too-distant past.
Maybe you'll discover a new book or author.
The Haunting of Chatham Hollow Mae Clair and Staci Troilo
One
founding father.
One deathbed curse.
A town haunted for generations.
Ward Chatham, founder of Chatham Hollow, is infamous for two things—hidden
treasure and a curse upon anyone bold enough to seek it. Since his passing in
1793, no one has discovered his riches, though his legend has only grown
stronger.
In 1888, charlatan Benedict Fletcher holds a séance to determine the location
of Chatham’s fortune. It’s all a hoax so he can search for the gold, but he
doesn’t count on two things—Victor Rowe, a true spiritualist who sees through
his ruse, and Chatham’s ghost wreaking havoc on the town.
More than a century later, the citizens of the Hollow gather for the annual
Founder’s Day celebration. A paranormal research team intends to film a special
at Chatham Manor, where the original séance will be reenacted. Reporter and
skeptic Aiden Hale resents being assigned the story, but even he can’t deny the
sudden outbreak of strange happenings. When he sets out to discover who or what
is threatening the Hollow—supernatural or not—his investigation uncovers
decades-old conflicts, bitter rivalries, and ruthless murders.
This time, solving the mystery isn’t about meeting his deadline. It’s about not
ending up dead.
MY REVIEW
Right off, let me tell you, I enjoyed this book. The story unfolds in the 1900s and continues into present day. The authors pulled off the transition and the cross referencing the mystery in beautiful form. I don’t need to recap what happens. Read the blurb and then dive into this book for some entertaining fun.
A Broken Bone Melinda Leigh
The
mysterious death of a local teen leads to a hunt for a killer in the sixth
Widow’s Island novella by #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling
author Melinda Leigh.
On Widow’s Island, the
secrets are dark…and everybody has one. So when Deputy Tessa Black responds to
a call about an explosion in a quiet neighborhood, she gets more than she
bargained for: the body of a teen who went missing weeks ago.
Until recently, Gavin was
living in a reputable foster home. But now that he is found dead—Tessa can’t
help but wonder if sinister forces are at play. Who would want to hurt him, and
why?
With the
help of her partner, Park Ranger Logan Wilde, Tessa tries desperately to
decipher what happened to Gavin before another life is cut short. Someone on
Widow’s Island knows the explosive truth. Will Tessa find the answers she needs
before someone else turns up dead?
MY REVIEW
This is a novella, 104 pages, and I felt a bit cheated on detail. Could she have elaborated more, given more description, gotten deeper into POV if she’d made it a full-length book? This is a series and perhaps if you’re vested in the series, you have all the detail you need. It isn’t a bad read, it just didn’t engross me as much as hoped.
Fantastic reviews, Brenda! I totally agree with your review of "The Haunting of Chatham Hollow!" Such a great read. Thank you for sharing!
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DeleteThank you so much, Brenda. I'm delighted you enjoyed our story.
ReplyDeleteThanks for writing it, Staci!
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DeleteThank you for your review of The Haunting of Chatham Hollow, Brenda. It was a delight to discover it here today. I'm glad you enjoyed the tale!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Mae.
DeleteExcellent review of Chatham Hollow. I highly recommend this book. I've read a few of the Widow's Island novellas. This one sounds like a good one.
ReplyDeleteI know you'd enjoy it, Joan.
DeleteThank you for sharing your reviews, Brenda. I've read The Haunting of Chatham Hollow and highly recommend it. I'm intrigued by the novellas and will check them out.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gwen.
DeleteSuper reviews Brenda. I have read Haunting of Chat Hollow and agree with your assessment
ReplyDeleteThanks for chiming in, John.
DeleteGreat reviews. I’ve also read Chatham and thoroughly enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteThank you, CS.
DeleteWonderful reviews. Congrats to Staci, Mae, and Melinda.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading, B.
DeleteGreat reviews! I really enjoyed Chatham Hollow too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting, D.L.
DeleteExcellent reviews. I've read and enjoyed Chatham Hollow, and thanks for the intro to Melinda Leigh and A Broken Bone. :-)
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DeleteWonderful reviews. Congratulations to Staci, Mae, and Melinda. Thanks for sharing, Brenda 💕🙂
ReplyDeleteThank you, Harmony.
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