New Collection of Poetry from Margaret Atwood: DEARLY

by Susan Roberts

"If there were no emptiness, there would be no life.

Think about it." (loc 234)

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3 Tense Police Procedurals You Won't Want to Put Down

by MK French

The long winter nights are perfect for books that you can't put down once you start. Today, I'm sharing three police procedurals I recently read that are so tensely written I was hooked from the beginning.

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J.L. Cole's Debut Novel SILVER HEIGHTS is the Start of a Promising Career

by Susan Roberts

"Rayna lifted her face upwards to the sky, letting the droplets hit her face and slide down her chin, washing away the dust and the grime, the worries and the doubts. Letting it wash everything clean and make it new again."

Sneak in Some Reading Time with These Short Stories

by MK French

This can be a very busy time of year and finding time for ourselves is often difficult. Short stories can be a great way to get some reading in even when you are short of time.

Stacy Eaton's Hot Holiday Romance: MISTLETOE & COCOA KISSES

by Donna Huber

Tired of Christmas music? Try an audiobook while doing your holiday decorating or baking. Mistletoe & Cocoa Kisses by Stacy Eaton is a hot Hallmark movie in book form.

First Book in New Series from Kia Abdullah is a Gripping Legal Thriller: TAKE IT BACK

by Susan Roberts

"She watched her reflection in the empty glass bottle as the truth crept in with the wine in her veins. It curled around her stomach and squeeze tight, whispering words that paused before they stung, like a paper cut cutting deep: colorless at frst and then vibrant with blood." (p. 1)

Marriage and Murder are the Focus of Victoria Gilbert's Latest Cozy Mystery: A DEADLY EDITION

by Donna Huber

Victoria Gilbert is back with book 5 in the Blue Ridge Library Mystery series. In A Deadly Edition, Richard and Amy are preparing for their nuptials but when a body turns up dead at a pre-wedding party will Amy have time to solve the murder and get married?

4 New Romance Novels from St. Martin's Press

by MK French

Are you looking for romances that have nothing to do with the holidays? St. Martin's Press has you covered with several new romance novels hitting shelves this month. Today, I review two romantic comedies, a Regency romance, and a contemporary romance. You should go ahead and pre-order these novels in case the holidays get busy as you don't want to miss them!

12 Books for People Who Love Hallmark Holiday Movies

by Donna Huber

I don't want to panic anyone but there are only 12 days until Christmas! One of my favorite things to do in the lead up to Christmas is to binge watch Christmas movies and read Christmas books. Christmas is about the only time I really seek out romance novels. I know the movies and books are often predictable, but I think this year in particular we want predictable and definitely need light and fluffy. As Christmas books are often quick reads, here are 12 books (one for each day) that give you everything you expect to find in a Hallmark movie. You might discover some sound familiar as some of these authors have had their books turned into movies.