Miraculously, she survived her seventeen stab wounds and lived to identify the man who had hurt her. Her 2-year-old son was in the car when his mother was shot . And the family games just got more bizarre from there, ending in an extremely grisly Christmas Eve! A huge congratulations to Rachel Holm on her debut novel, Carry Me Through Christmas. Frank threatens Lena into protecting him and hiding that he was drunk on the job, but Lena eventually goes to Will to take the blame for the botched investigation. Reeling from a traumatic break-in, Emma wants a new place to live. In Fallen, we meet Faiths mother Evelyn and learn more about the reason she left the police force. I loved the setting of a cozy hiking town along the Appalachian Trail, and had a few towns Ive visited in mind as I read about Cutters Pass. They found themselves easily slipping into the role of a couple and neither of them seemed to hate it. But by their 30s, their bond has been strained by the demands of their adult lives. But when a young woman is found dead in the nicest part of town, the powerful neighbors close ranks to keep their families safe. His previous wife Allison died by apparent overdose while Ben and Isabelle were dating. The pressure is on to solve the murder, but first Lucas must come clean about his real motives in pursuing this podcastbefore the killer silences him forever. Thank you to St. Martins Press for this gifted copy and to @macmillan.audio for the ALC! Kerry Fisher takes an unflinching look at how easy it is for a mom to be doubtful about her capabilities in raising a child in The Mother I Could Have Been. Well, in the book world, it makes sense to put out all the holiday articles now, so that you have time to stock up before the holiday season really starts. Then cut them out. Because she doesnt fall in love. But when her estranged and ailing mother asks her to uproot her life and move to Boston, its an emergency of a kind Cassie never anticipated. But the reality is: Bettie is broke and squatting in Colorado, and her family has no idea. I understood why the author had to have them occur the way they did. In this searing novel, Eden Perrys death kicks off an investigation into the three teenagers who were partying with her that night, each a suspect. How lightfalls story could have been improved [spoilers] I actually thought that the story behind lightfall was excellent, but man did bungie drop the ball on the telling. She and her husband Dale lived next door to the Wards, and he was abusing Terry. I really enjoyed reading about Miriams growth and how she struggled to overcome lasting damage from her abusive childhood. The Plot (from Goodreads): Ten years ago, Abigail Lovett fell into a job she loves, managing The Passage Inn, a cozy, upscale resort nestled in the North Carolina mountain town of Cutters Pass. Francis Gleeson and Brian Stanhope, rookie NYPD cops, are neighbors in the suburbs. When Landons brother Trey shows up looking for answers, Abby cant help but feel the town closing ranks. Three years later while interning at the medical examiners, Lucas discovers new information, but the police are not interested. Im happy to announce that this latest title from B.A. Thank you! At first, his wife, Nina, thinks he is blowing off steam at a friends house after their heated fight the night before. There was a scuffle when some of the girls tried to escape, and Zoe was shot and died. She was dating the detective in charge of the case, and she was able to convince some of the sorority sisters to say things to mislead him further. Alicia was at the same party the night Mary Alice died. But she is determined to figure out the truth no matter where it leads. Lena feels responsible because she got Jeffrey mixed up with Ethan. Its got homecoming, save-the-small-town vibes that are so popular in Hallmark movies, enemies-to-lovers, trapped in a snowstorm with only one bed, and so much steam! Tommys mood swings were likely an adverse reaction to the drug. Melissa was an assistant that found out too much. As an ex con artist, Nora has always got herself out of tricky situations. Lol yeah, that article is basically directly from this site. If you liked Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier, youre going to want to read All The Dangerous Things. Hell pay a thousand dollars a day to stay for a week. It kept me guessing throughout, and while some red herrings were clear, I was never committed to a particular answer until all was revealed by the author. (iStock) Article. Each different in their own way, the four became inseparable and were notorious for playing the Lying Game, telling lies at every turn to both fellow boarders and faculty, with varying states of serious and flippant nature that were disturbing enough to ensure that everyone steered clear of them. Michael hit Angie and knocked her out. Faith and Will quickly realized that Bernard had an accomplice when he didnt leave the school to make the ransom call. Ben had been bringing her around the house while Isabelle was away, so both Mason and the dog were familiar with her. When Sara Linton and Jeffrey Tolliver stumble upon the body, both become consumed with finding out who killed the pretty young woman. Everyone she loves will be there, except her daughter Marnie, whos studying abroad. Kate hated Luc for killing her father who she loved dearly, but she followed her fathers request from the letter to protect him and not let his death be in vain. The tough, old-school Boston firehouse is as different from Cassies old job as it could possibly be. I still have a large handful of holiday romances left to read, and I will update accordingly! The recordings were enough to convict Bernard. I wasnt spooked, and it was a slow burn where the reader already knew who died and is working backward to figure out what really happened. He asked her to be a part of his podcast, and they tentatively decided to be friends. Rachel killed Candace to shut her up. He handcuffed Jake and Lena to each other (Sara was drugged in the hallway) and left to let the meth on the stove blow up the house. He just isnt sure how they fit together. But the reality is: Bettie is broke and squatting in Colorado, and her family has no idea. Amy Lea has solidified her position as an auto-buy author for me. When finally a ranch hand told him that it was time to get to work, he also mentioned that "there's three gods in Texas: the Almighty hisself, Buster Welch and George Strait. But things heat up quickly in Christmas Notch, Vermont, when Nolan recognizes his new co-star from her ClosedDoors account (oh yeah, hes a member). In an attempt to reignite his creative spark, Noel invites up-and-coming musician, Pierce Sheldon to join him, as well as Pierces girlfriend, Mari, and her stepsister, Lara. Ive loved all of Trish Dollers novels so far, but the premise Off the Map really spoke to my soul. The Mother I Could Have Been by Kerry Fisher, Mar 10, 2020, Audible Studios on Brilliance, Audible Studios on Brilliance Audio edition, audio cd February 7 February 14 February 21 February 28, The Plot (from Goodreads): One year ago, Isabelle Drakes life changed forever: her toddler son, Mason, was taken out of his crib in the middle of the night while she and her husband were asleep in the next room. Blaire Green is my favorite kind of main character. Prodigal daughter returns home to save the day, Blaire must work within the states guidelines and framework to plan a Christmas festival that will restore the towns budget and save the town charter. For directions on how to best use this template, refer back to the blog post. Lena called Hank to come help her. The Plot (from Goodreads): As usual, Andie Rose has a plan: Transfer from community college to the hyper-competitive Blue Ridge State, major in psychology, and maintain her lifelong goal of becoming an iconic self-help figure despite the nerves that have recently thrown her for a loop. This was my first Allison Brennan novel, but Im certainly interested in checking out her backlist after reading it! I enjoyed my re-read of Fallen no less than the others in the series, and its more of all the greatness Karin is known for. Liv and Ransom (yes, his real name) were childhood co-stars on a popular sitcom. I forgot a lot about the characters backstories and how intricately theyre developed. When he got caught with a lot of cocaine, Evelyn pulled a favor to reduce the charge. As the book begins, the string of unsolved disappearances that has haunted the town is once again thrust into the spotlight when journalist Landon West, who was staying at the inn to investigate the story of the vanishing trail, then disappears himself. Im looking forward to Mels book next! The Plot (from Goodreads): Liv Latimer grew up on TV. Cassie Hanwell was born for emergencies. They tied up Sara and Lena and started to set up the house to make it looked like Deacon (the body in Hanks attic) had been cooking meth and Sara and Lena had arrived at the wrong time. As the book begins, the string of unsolved disappearances that has haunted the town is once again thrust into the spotlight when journalist Landon West, who was staying at the inn to investigate the story of the vanishing trail, then disappears [], The Last To Vanish by Megan MirandaPublished July 26, 2022 by ScribnerDate read: July 3, 2022. Other people think its not important. This whole they got away, oh wait no they didnt, they did again, now she caught them again was disorienting and confusing, especially on audio). When they hit the road, Evelyn spins the tale of the star-crossed teenage [], Shes Up To No Good by Sara Goodman ConfinoPublished August 1, 2022 by Lake Union PublishingDate read: August 5, 2022. Nevertheless, Tara is determined to find The One. When I started reading, I wasnt sure what to expect. At ten hours long this audiobook was an average length, but I was too excited by the story to press pause and flew right through it. This writeup contains spoilers for the earlier books in the series. Frank, drunk, shoots Lena in the hand, and Tommy stabs Brad with a letter opener in self-defense. The final third of the book was heartwrenching and so well written. What do you know, they find a skeleton in there. When she finds One Folgate Street, she is instantly drawn to the space and to its aloof but seductive creator. Love just isnt his thing. story. It took me 20 minutes this weekend to get 230 book cover images ready to print, as opposed to the hours it would take to copy, paste, and resize in Word. When I didnt write down the ending right away, I would try googling it to add it to my list. However, Lindstrom's General Hospital status remains active. At the time of the kidnapping, Greer and Kayla were bickering as Kayla was making fun of him for being stupid. I did find it strange, though, how passive Danielle was about her daughters death. On the surface, Emerson, Massachusetts, is just like any other affluent New England suburb. The ending felt extremely unresolved and didnt answer any of the questions I had about the reveal I liked the art angle and thats about it. Villa Aestas in Orvieto is a high-end holiday home now, but in 1974, it was known as Villa Rosato, and rented for the summer by a notorious rock star, Noel Gordon. 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