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Stillwater Island Greg Olsen ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I have not read previous books in this series - I did not have an issue keeping up with the characters, nuances, etc. It may have enhanced my understanding of Megan but did not hold me back. Megan is called to the house of Marlena and her son Bennie - they have gone missing. The husband, Ben, called the police; due to a recent separation, Ben has been staying at the cabin. Not only does his behavior seem off to Megan, Ben can't pinpoint the day they could have vanished. Together, Ronnie and Megan begin their investigation - Ben, the son of a wealthy businessman; Cyrus, Ben's father; Helen, Megan's mother; neighbors. Marlena had few friends - typical in a controlling and possibly abusive relationship. Ben failed to mention Marlena is pregnant. Great characters - I really enjoy Megan's blunt, make it happen regardless of the rules personality. Looking forward to the next in the series.   

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Alessia enjoys a quiet night at home, sitting on her couch when a brick is thrown threw her window.  With a message - Found You.  Alessia knows her past is coming for her - the past she has kept from her husband.   Two girls play in a small, abandoned cottage. Both girls abused, terrified of him.  Loved the characters,  plot. Great suspense.   Highly recommend. #bookouture #bookontour #illnevertell #caseykelleher #bookreviews #books #bookrecommendation #thriller

Malevolent Nevers  Tim Rimer ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Abel Ward left his home as soon as he could.  Just about twenty years later, his high school crush, Daisy,  calls. His great aunt Elma is quickly declining.  Si simply wants to spend his time with his bestie and girlfriend,  Mags. Instead he's forced to tag along with his dad.  They call to Si - in his dreams, in his thoughts they call his name.  Elma recites the age old rhyme.  The nevers calling for the blood of the promised Ward. Abel chooses to bury her - and the nightmare begins.   Creepy.  Violent creatures.  Lots of goo. An old Victorian house. And a family legacy to protect the town. Great read. #horror #creepybook #malevolentnevers #timrimer #zooloobooktours #shadowsparkpub #book #booktour #bookrecommendations 

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chase finally has a chance with Suzy - after years of pursuit. Only to have it interrupted by his best friends, Thurman and Avi. His brother is in trouble - Riordan needs his brother's help. Chase decides to finish with Suzy first only to find a blood bath at his house.  Their parents do not approve of Riordan's sexuality, or his boyfriend Nathan. They hired a vampire - who mistakenly attacked Riordan instead of Nathan.  Chase refuses to allow the Alpha to push aside this event -creating a massive fight, the majority of the pack dead.  Chase, Avi, Thurman, Riordan and Nathan strike out on their own - decades of searching for a home.  Years later a pack running from vampires moves into the town owned by Chase and his family.  Carley catches Chase's eye, and maybe his heart. They need to resolve so many issues - like Carley's pack and their need for protection, the brutality of some of its members. And Chase's need for Carley. Great shifter novel ...

The Orphan's Secret  Shirley Dickson  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #bookouture #bookontour #booktour #bookreview #bookrecommendation #theorphanssecret #shirleydickson #wwii #womensfiction #allthefeels 1941 - World War II is in full swing. And Ethel falls in love with the enemy - Karl,  a German prisoner of war. When Ethel finds herself pregnant,  she finds a friend in Lily- also a pregnant women whose husband is in the war.  They build a lovely friendship and promise to care for each other's babies.  Lily and Ethel's baby survive. But Lily's husband comes home. Will Lily tell him the truth?  This book just yanks out every emotion.  And the history - very informative account of the life of women in England as well as ways women helped the war effort. Excellent read.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book stays with you. Betsy was kidnapped by two ruthless killers, abused and shared. Very graphic - triggers.  But we also get to learn about Betsy's life after she escapes. Using the tools the brothers taught her, Betsy does not lead a quiet life. She sets up her own life - fascinating,  well researched.  You can't help but be obsessed.   #betsyroberts #zooloobooktours #serialkillers #truecrime #booksn#booknerds #fivestarreview #bookreview 

Murder on the Pier Merryn Allingham ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #bookworm #bookouture #BookReview #booktour #cozymystery #cozymysteries Flora simply walks down a pier - it's never that simple for Flora. Of course she finds a body - young Polly, whom everyone in the village loved.  Or at least not one person. Flora convinces Jack to help her again to solve this newest mysterious death - convinced it wasn't a simple accident. Lots of entertaining village characters,  Jack his usual "Do I have to" self. Great additon to the series.