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What’s New On My Book Shelf #371 and The Sunday Post

Posted: July 19, 2020 in Freebies!, giveaways, reviews, What's New on My Bookshelf
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Reading, Read, Peaceful, Woman, Dusk, Outside, Outdoors

This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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Some chit chat.

Wouldn’t you know it. I had two days off in a row and it rained both of them. LOL Not to let that get me down, I took the opportunity to do some serious reading. I read five books! And I’ll be sharing my thoughts about them soon. Each one was a winner for me.

I also caught up on some shows and started a new one. Have any of you watched Glee? I stumbled across it and thought, how fun. Revisit high school. What was I thinking. It took me down memory lane. Some things not good at all, and some things wonderful. And the music! I loved so many of the songs. And the dancing. My feet were tapping each number.

And then on a more serious note. Many leaders in Alabama refused to make it mandatory for everyone to wear masks in public. I understand it’s a tough thing to enforce and raises many questions about people’s rights. But….. since we started reopening businesses, our cases are increasing at such high rates. We have many cases right where I work. Thousands come through there every week and most don’t wear masks even though we do. Wearing masks protects others more than ourselves so I was frustrated. They are hard to breathe through and make you so hot. Our governor made it mandatory to wear masks when in public on Wednesday. I went to work and all of the customers either wore their own or we supplied them with a free one before entering. I was very glad to see this happen.

Stay safe and take care everyone.

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Here are some FREEBIES for ya.

Click on the covers to get your copies. Remember to make sure they’re still free before you hit that buy button.

Helmets and Lipstick: An Army Nurse in World War Two by [Ruth G. Haskell]  Unverified: A Will They - Won’t They Romantic Comedy by [Kristin Giese]  Tell Me to Go by [Charlotte Byrd]

Roommating (Preston's Mill Book 1) by [Noelle Adams, Samantha Chase]  The Engagement Party: A hilarious family satire by [R J Gould]  Introducing Gertrude, Gumshoe (Gertrude, Gumshoe Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) by [Robin Merrill]

Steal Her Heart (Kaid Ranch Shifters Book 1) by [T. S. Joyce]  Make Her New (Kaid Ranch Shifters Book 2) by [T. S. Joyce]  Lift Her Up (Kaid Ranch Shifters Book 3) by [T. S. Joyce]

One Woman's Junk (Psychic Consignment Mystery Book 1) by [JB Lynn, Parisa Zolfaghari]  A Set of Sisters: A We Sisters Three Box Set (Books 1-3) by [Melissa F. Miller] New Orleans Festival of Murder by [Julie Smith, Tony Dunbar, Adrienne Barbeau, Patty Friedmann, M.A. Harper]

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Excerpt and Giveaway ~ Dream Phaze: Germination by Matt Watters

Beautiful, Frightening, And Silent by Jennifer Anne Gordon ~ Excerpt and Giveaway

Larceny At The Library by Colleen J. Shogan ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Books From The Back Log #47 ~ The Sisters

The Friday 56 #226 ~ Afterworlds

Freakin Fridays #70 ~ Horrorstor

Leash by Brett Schumacher ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Death By Windmill by Jennifer S. Alderson ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

The Crushing Depths by Dani Pettrey ~ Review and Giveaway

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Click on the covers for this week’s reviews.

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The Crushing Depths by Dani Pettrey ~ Review and Giveaway

Posted: July 18, 2020 in giveaways, reviews
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The Crushing Depths

by Dani Pettrey

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My Review

Even though this is the second book in the series and I hadn’t read the first, I easily came to know the characters and their roles in each other’s lives. It’s a rather large cast as Rissi and Mason are part of the Coast Guard team assigned to investigate a questionable death aboard an oil rig. Some evidence points to murder and an environmental activist group falls under suspicion. Or it could be someone connected to the rig with their own hidden agenda.

The investigation has barely begun before it becomes apparent it was no accident. The helicopter transporting Rissi and Mason to the rig crashes and it appears to have been sabotage. In such an isolated location, with so many suspects and a hurricane looming closer, it’s a race to solve the case before more people die.

I had an enjoyable time trying to figure out what was really happening and who was behind it. Rissi and Mason quickly became my favorite characters. They shared the same scars from growing up in an abusive foster home and lean on each other as things get dangerous. I liked all of the other characters too. Each had baggage and something to offer and I wanted so much for them to be safe and find happiness.

This had a mystery or two that was not easily solved and evolving relationships that kept me intrigued and hopeful. It was so easy to read and I finished it in one sitting. And I’d definitely like to continue with the series and see how these characters get along in life.

4 Stars

 

Synopsis:

 

When an accident claims the life of an oil-rig worker on the first drilling platform off the North Carolina coast, Coast Guard investigators Rissi Dawson and Mason Rogers are sent to take the case. Tensions surrounding the oil rig are high and the death has everyone on edge. Environmental activists are threatening to do whatever it takes to stop the structure from being completed, while rumors are being whispered about ancient curses surrounding this part of the ocean.

Mounting evidence shows the death may not have been an accident at all. Was he killed by one of the activists or, perhaps more frighteningly, a member of his own crew? Rissi and Mason have to sort through not only a plethora of suspects, but also their own past and attraction to each other.

Just as the case seems like it’ll break open, worse news arrives. A tropical storm has turned their way and soon they’re cut off from any rescue–and right where the killer wants them. It’s a race to discover his identity before he eliminates the threat they pose.

 

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Genre: Inspirational Romantic Suspense

Published by: Bethany House

Publication Date: June 30th 2020

Number of Pages: 320 ISBN: 0764230859 (ISBN13: 9780764230851)

Series: Coastal Guardians #2

Purchase Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | ChristianBook | Goodreads

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Read an excerpt:

Chapter One

Late September Thirty-eight miles off North Carolina’s coast Greg Barnes clinked along the grated metal steps, his boot heels rasping with each shuffle as he headed topside for a much-needed breath of smoke. Thrusting the door open with a resounding creak, he stepped out into the night air. A litany of protestors’ chants mimicked the shrill whining of cicadas. He glanced at his watch. 1930. Didn’t those eco-nuts ever give it a rest? As if the cursed rig wasn’t enough—they had the dang relentless protestors going practically day and night. Exhaling, he rubbed his thumb along the smooth surface of the tarnished gold lighter in his pocket. His tight muscles seized, making his movements stiff. He shook his head. Those people needed to get a life. Edging around the far corner of the main separator facility, he pressed his back against the structure’s cool outer wall. Generators whirred across from him, finally drowning out the clatter. He scanned his surroundings and exhaled in relief. Finally, alone. His leg twitched. Just one drag . . . maybe two. It’d been an awful day, and that was the gentleman’s way of putting it. With unsteady hands, he pulled the plastic-wrapped pack from his shirt pocket. It crinkled beneath his hold and the sweet scent of tobacco wafted beneath his nose. He tamped the cigarette in his palm and slid it between his cracked lips. Just one drag. Tugging the lighter from his pocket, he flipped it open, then rolled the pad of his thumb across the ignitor. A spark flashed and fire roared, hissing over him in a sizzling cascade of torment.

Chapter Two

Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina Rissi Dawson sat at the long table on Dockside’s waterfront deck, gaping at Mason Rogers. He turned to look at her, his green eyes illuminated in the bright pole lights lining the wooden structural beams. She averted her eyes as heat rushed up her throat, spreading across her cheeks. He’d caught her staring again. Embarrassment drenched her. It’d been three days since his arrival, and she still couldn’t wrap her mind around the fact he was actually sitting next to her. The boy she’d had the biggest crush on as a teen was back in her life. And on her Coast Guard Investigative Service team. He handed her the basket of hush puppies the restaurant served instead of bread to start everyone off. His hand brushed hers with the movement, and her heart fluttered. “Thanks,” she said, keeping her gaze fixed on the red basket as she pulled two balls of fried cornmeal from it. She plopped the still-warm puppies onto the round plate to the right of her Coke. Get it together, girl! The whir of a boat’s motor dropping to an idle sounded over the deck’s edge. A teen jumped out of the white outboard and onto the pier, tying her up to the cleat. Rissi loved living in a place with a boat drive-thru. Noah raised his glass of iced tea. “Everyone . . .” The team lifted their glasses in response to their boss’s prompting. Noah dipped his chin. “Welcome, Mason. Happy to have you on board.” The team clinked their glasses together, even Caleb who sat brooding to her left. Observant as he was, there was no chance he missed the way she looked at Mason. In recent months, he’d developed feelings for her, so it wasn’t surprising he’d bristled at Mason’s arrival—especially after learning she and Mason shared a past, though he didn’t know the half of it. Only that they spent time in a children’s home together for a handful of months as teens. The opening riff of “Sweet Home Alabama” emanated from Noah’s jean pocket. He hitched up as he extracted his phone. “Rowley,” he answered. “Yes?” Standing, he headed down the ramp toward the restaurant’s pier. “Rockfish tacos,” the waitress said, placing the plate in front of Rissi. The sweet, tropical scent of the mango slaw swirled in the air. The waitress handed out plate after plate to each of them, setting Noah’s burger at his spot while he continued to pace the pier. Caleb bit into his Carolina BBQ pork sandwich, the scent of vinegar wafting in the night’s gentle breeze. Finn Walker did the same with his crab cake sandwich. He and Noah, who was from Maryland, had argued for months over which state had the best crab cake. Finn had been convinced it was North Carolina, right up until Noah had crab cakes flown in fresh from Jimmy’s Famous Seafood in Baltimore. It took two bites for Finn to concede the win. “Sorry about that, folks,” Noah said, retaking his seat. “Everything okay?” Emmy Thorton asked. Rissi looked forward to seeing the quirky angel every day at the station. “Rissi, Mason.” Noah lifted his chin in their direction. “I’ve got an assignment for you.” Her and Mason? They’d worked a case his first day on the team, but Finn had joined them for most of the investigation. This would be the two of them . . . alone. A mixture of elation and fear sifted through her. “Great.” Mason set down his lemonade. “We’ve got a death out on the Dauntless.” “The offshore oil platform?” Mason asked, swiping a drop of lemonade from his bottom lip. Stop staring, girl. So he’s jaw-dropping gorgeous. So you share a past. Still, staring is plain rude. Despite not having a mother to teach her, Rissi knew or, at least had come to learn, her manners. Noah laid his napkin across his lap. “You two need to determine if the death was an accident or if foul play was involved. Helo is leaving from Textra Oil’s copter hub in forty-five. I need you both on it.” Mason pushed back from the table. “No problem.” “Great,” Noah said. “You’ll be joining the head of operations, a commercial diver, and the deceased’s replacement on the company copter.” Rissi took one last bite of her taco before setting it down. She dabbed the corner of her lips with a napkin. “They aren’t wasting any time in replacing the deceased.” “The deceased’s name is Greg Barnes. I talked to the head of operations, Bob Stanton, and he said they needed to replace him ASAP.” “Must be an important position.” She reached for her glass and took a final sip. “You’d think,” Noah said. “But Bob said the main reason they need to replace him fast is they’ve been working with a skeleton crew.” Mason’s brows pinched as he stood. “Why?” “Several guys didn’t show up for their three-week rotation transport out,” Noah said, popping a fry in his mouth. “I know why they didn’t show up for that copter ride out there.” Tom Murphy leaned toward them from his table situated to their right. “Why?” Mason asked, moving around to the back of Rissi’s chair. He held it out for her as she stood. She glanced over her shoulder at him and smiled. “Thanks.” He nodded. Tom, one of Wrightsville’s most colorful fishermen, crooked his index finger, drawing them in. “That rig’s cursed.” “Cursed?” Caleb chuckled. “You can’t be serious?” Tom waggled his finger. “It’s no laughing matter, young man.” “I’m sure it’s a good story, Tom,” Rissi said. No reason not to be polite. “But I’m afraid we’ve got to catch a copter ride.” Tom shrugged and turned back to his food. “It’s your lives at stake.” “What do you mean?” she asked before they passed his table, unable to stem her curiosity. “You’ll see.” He smiled, his right incisor missing. “Henry’s curse is real.” “Henry?” Why was she letting herself get sucked into this? Tom let out a high-pitched chuckle. “Oh, you’ll learn all about Henry.” “Shall we?” Mason said, gesturing to the wooden ramp leading down to the gravel parking lot. Excusing themselves, they moved down the ramp. Mason leaned in. He smelled of the ocean and warm spice. He whispered, “Did that guy seriously just cackle?” She nodded, strangely curious about the old man’s ghost story. “I thought people only did that on Scooby-Doo.” She let out a slip of laughter. “I wouldn’t be laughing,” Tom called after them as they rounded the ramp on his side of the deck. “You two be careful out there, you hear? It’s a dangerous place to be. Just ask the men on board.” *** Excerpt from The Crushing Depths by Dani Pettrey. Copyright 2020 by Dani Pettrey. Reproduced with permission from Dani Pettrey. All rights reserved.

 

 

Author Bio:

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Dani Pettrey Praised by New York Times best-selling author Dee Henderson as “a name to look for in romantic suspense,” Dani Pettrey has sold more than half a million copies of her novels to readers eagerly awaiting the next release. Dani combines the page-turning adrenaline of a thriller with the chemistry and happy-ever-after of a romance. Her novels stand out for their “wicked pace, snappy dialogue, and likable characters” (Publishers Weekly), “gripping storyline[s],” (RT Book Reviews), and “sizzling undercurrent of romance” (USA Today).

Her Alaskan Courage series and Chesapeake Valor series have received praise from readers and critics alike and have appeared on the CBA, ECPA, Publisher’s Weekly, and Amazon #1 bestseller lists. Dani has also been honored with multiple awards, including the Daphne du Maurier Award, two HOLT Medallions, a Christy Award finalist, two National Readers’ Choice Awards, the Gail Wilson Award of Excellence, and Christian Retailing’s Best Award.

Catch Up With Dani Pettrey: DaniPettrey.com, Goodreads, BookBub, Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook!

 

 

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What’s New On My Book Shelf #370 and The Sunday Post

Posted: July 12, 2020 in Freebies!, giveaways, reviews, What's New on My Bookshelf
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Reading, Read, Peaceful, Woman, Dusk, Outside, Outdoors

This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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Some chit chat.

I’ve been working a ton of hours and am exhausted. I apologize for not visiting your posts much this week. I just felt overwhelmed by all of those emails and my eyes kept blurring when I tried to read.

I did finally finish watching Downton Abbey and I want more! I love the show. Made me laugh and made me cry, a lot! And then I rewatched The Hunger Games movie series. It was a whole lot of fun, again!

Stay safe and take care everyone.

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Here are some FREEBIES for ya.

Click on the covers to get your copies. Remember to make sure they’re still free before you hit that buy button.

The Cracked Slipper (Cracked Slipper Series Book 1) by [Stephanie Alexander]  The Travel Auction (Generation Destination Book 1) by [Mark David Green]  The Perfect Block (A Jessie Hunt Psychological Suspense Thriller—Book Two) by [Blake Pierce]

The Ghost Hunter Next Door: A Beechwood Harbor Ghost Mystery (Beechwood Harbor Ghost Mysteries Book 1) by [Danielle Garrett] The Royal Trilogy: Paranormal Dating Agency (Otherworld shifters) by [Godiva Glenn]  Mary Mills Mystery Series: Vol 1-2 by [Willow Rose]

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Witch Hunt by Cate Conte ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Dash Away All by Christina Freeburn ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Book Blast and Giveaway ~ Never Enough by Kristina M. Sanchez

Books From The Back Log #46 ~ Bitter Cold

Oops, My Bad by A.C. Pontone ~ Excerpt and Giveaway

Carnal Knowledge by Rachael Tamayo ~ Excerpt and Giveaway

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What’s New On My Book Shelf #369 and The Sunday Post

Posted: July 5, 2020 in Freebies!, giveaways, reviews, What's New on My Bookshelf
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Reading, Read, Peaceful, Woman, Dusk, Outside, Outdoors

This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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Some chit chat.

I hope you all had a safe and fun 4th Of July! I had to work so nothing fun for me. Used to be, my dog would be hiding in the closet for several days. Everyone sets off fireworks for days and he’d be so scared. Now he’s deaf and doesn’t hear them so he usually sleeps right through it. I wish I could. LOL

Been raining a lot here so not much time for the pool. Instead, I’ve been taking some little naps, catching up on shows and enjoying some good books. I finished watching the Harry Potter series and now I’m back to watching Dexter. Such a fun and twisted show!

Stay safe and take care everyone.

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Click on the covers to get your copies. Remember to make sure they’re still free before you hit that buy button.

ALL THE GOOD GIRLS (Harry Hunter Mystery Book 1) by [Willow Rose]  Our Stolen Pieces: A Riveting Kidnapping Mystery (A North and Martin Abduction Mystery Book 1) by [James Hunt]  The Loneliest Cottage: A Page-Turning Tale of Mystery, Adventure & Love (Alaskan Hearts Book 1) by [Melissa Storm]

A Shot in the Bark: A Dog Park Mystery (Lia Anderson Dog Park Mysteries Book 1) by [C. A. Newsome, Carol Ann Newsome]  Pelican Cove Short Cozy Mystery Collection: Cozy Mysteries with Recipes by [Leena Clover]  Friends and Foes: A Read Wine Bookstore Cozy Mystery Book 1 by [Laina Turner]

Death in the clouds by [Agatha Christie]  Unexpected World: A Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian Survival Fiction Series (The EMP Survivor Series Book 1) by [Chris Pike]  Virtually Lace (High-Tech Crime Solvers Book 1) by [Uvi Poznansky]

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Other posts on my blog this week.

The Kairos Makers by C.A. Gray ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

The Diary Of A Late Bloomer by L.M.L. Gil ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Still Knife Painting by Cheryl Hollon ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Books From The Back Log #45 ~ Terror

Anarchy Of The Mice by Jeff Bond ~ Excerpt and Giveaway

The Vessels by Anna M. Elias ~ Excerpt and Giveaway

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What’s New On My Book Shelf #366 and The Sunday Post

Posted: June 14, 2020 in Freebies!, giveaways, reviews, What's New on My Bookshelf
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Reading, Read, Peaceful, Woman, Dusk, Outside, Outdoors

This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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Some chit chat.

We had our first named tropical storm come through last Sunday. The eye was on New Orleans but the wind and rain were on the east side of the storm, which meant we got a lot  of it. It got kind of creepy that night. Howling winds and I could hear branches snapping. No real damage though and it brought a cool front that gave us sunny skies and low humidity. Other than that the week was pretty much uneventful. Went to work. Came home. Fell asleep trying to read. Repeat. LOL

Stay safe and take care everyone.

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Here are some FREEBIES for ya.

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Murder's a Witch: A Beechwood Harbor Magic Mystery (Beechwood Harbor Magic Mysteries Book 1) by [Danielle Garrett]  A Hairy Tail (The Hairy Tail Series Book 1) by [Jamie Campbell]  Steeped in Murder: A Tea and Tarot Cozy Mystery by [Kirsten Weiss]

A Ghost In The Store (Ruby And Nessa - Ghost Hunters Book 1) by [Gillian Larkin]  Predatory Animals: A Supernatural Thriller by [Gabriel Beyers]  In The Attic (Based On True Crime Book 1) by [Garry Rodgers]

Death is in the Details (Paynes Creek Thriller Book 1) by [Heather Sunseri]  Watching Over Me: A Psychological Thriller (Crime After Crime Book 1) by [M K Farrar, M A Comley]  What Happened to Lori Book 1: Genesis (Mind-Blowing Twist Thriller Duology) by [J.A. Konrath]

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Booked For Death by Victoria Gilbert ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Spotlight on Snowed Under by Mary Feliz

Teaser Tuesday #264 ~ Bow Wow Rescue

Grave Consequences by Lena Gregory ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Carolina Beach Boxed Set by Cecy Robson ~ Release Day Giveaway

Good To The Last Death Series by Robyn Peterman ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Books From The Back Log #42 ~ Dark Rising

Spotlight and Giveaway ~ Cat’s Paw Cove by Sharon Buchbinder

The Hitcher by Ditter Kellen ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

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What’s New On My Book Shelf #365 and The Sunday Post

Posted: June 7, 2020 in Freebies!, giveaways, reviews, What's New on My Bookshelf
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Reading, Read, Peaceful, Woman, Dusk, Outside, Outdoors

This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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Some chit chat.

I had a fun week revisiting some favorite movie series. I watched the Jurassic Park series. And then I started on Harry Potter. I plan to watch the Lord Of The Rings after that. And then maybe the Alien movies or Resident Evil.

I did some yard work trimming trees and repairing the fencing. Then I spent some time in the pool. Couldn’t motivate myself to clean the house though. LOL It’s time to take a break and pick up a book.

Stay safe and take care everyone.

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A Grave Misunderstanding: A Simon Grave Mystery by [Len Boswell]  End of the Lane (A Dear Abby Cozy Mystery Book 1) by [Sonia Parin]  Pineapple Lies: A Pineapple Port Mystery: Book One (Pineapple Port Mysteries 1) by [Amy Vansant]

All That I Dread: A K-9 Search and Rescue Story by [Linda J. White]  Makeup & Murder: Beauty Secrets Mystery Book 1 by [Stephanie Damore]  The Henchmen's Book Club by [Danny King]

Haunted House (The Konrath Dark Thriller Collective Book 6) by [J.A. Konrath]  Better Watch Out by [Willow Rose]  The Soul Auction by [Amy Cross]

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Click on the cover to check out my review.

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Hit And Mist by Marc Jedel ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Tooth For Tooth by J.K. Franko ~ Excerpt and Giveaway

Where The Truth Hides by Liane Carmen ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Blast and Giveaway ~ The Name Of Red by Beena Khan

Spotlight and Giveaway ~ Treasure by Thomas Holladay

Books From The Back Log #41 ~ The Isle Of The Lost

The Friday 56 #225 ~ The Dark Land

Freakin Fridays #69 ~ White Anvil ~ Big hairy beasts are at it again

The Grim And The Fantastic by Marissa Miller ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

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Freakin Fridays #69 ~ White Anvil ~ Big hairy beasts are at it again

Posted: June 5, 2020 in Creatures, Freakin Friday, horror, reviews
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Welcome to Freakin Fridays, where I share my reviews of books that scare you, thrill you, and get those endorphins pumping.

Today’s book is scary good. Can’t wait to share!

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White Anvil

Sasquatch Onslaught

by Matt Betts

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Genre: Horror

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My Review

I’m a huge fan of horror books that have creatures running amok. Especially the big hairy ones. What could be more thrilling then some genetically altered Sasquatch, a military train full of prisoner’s and a snow storm that derails them with no hope for rescue. I was rubbing my hands with fiendish glee.

Yep, this was action packed. Once the train derails, it’s every man or woman for themselves. They get separated into small groups and the altered Sasquatch’s hunt them down, ripping and tearing their way through the poor victims. Well, some I felt sorry for. Other’s I would have pushed in front of me while I ran away.

If I had a check list, every box would have been marked. It was a fast read. The characters were believable. The creatures were horrific. The setting was a character in itself. And the plot was strong and suspenseful. I really didn’t know if anyone would make it out alive. I held my breath with each new attack. And there were plenty.

And the cover. How cool is that! It’s perfect for the story and gives me the heebie jeebies.

Never a dull moment with this one.

5 STARS

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Synopsis

As if the cold wasn’t enough…

Fleeing an approaching blizzard, a military train carrying prisoners and a handful of citizens derails in the mountains. The survivors fight to stay alive and regroup as the terrible storm buries them in snow. Only then do they discover the train also carried another cargo—two cars loaded with biological experiments—genetically-altered sasquatches conditioned to annihilate anything they find.

Can the few remaining soldiers team with a pair of sisters and a police constable to fight the relentless beasts, icy temperatures, and escaped prisoners long enough for help to arrive?

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What’s New On My Book Shelf #364 and The Sunday Post

Posted: May 31, 2020 in Freebies!, giveaways, reviews, What's New on My Bookshelf
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Reading, Read, Peaceful, Woman, Dusk, Outside, Outdoors

This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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With all the craziness going on right now I shouldn’t have been surprised that I neglected some things with my blog and reading. But I was! I have a freebies page where I share free books. When I checked it, I realized I hadn’t updated it in quite a while and a lot of the books were no longer free. I plan to fix that. And when I checked my review page, I was stunned at how few reviews I’d posted. When I thought about it, I realized my lack of reviews was due to working so much that I had less time for reading. I’m now busy making a bunch of review drafts so I can sit down and write those long overdue reviews. Needless to say, I’ll probably fail any challenges I joined this year. And because of this, I’m already starting on my Halloween posts. I do it every year, sharing a review of a scary book each day for the entire month. This I will not fail do to!!!

Stay safe and take care everyone.

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My new books this week.

30653713. sy475     Stamped Out: A Cat Cozy Mystery: A Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery by [Tonya Kappes]

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Skeletons in the Closet (Laundry Hag Series, Book 1) by [Jennifer L. Hart]  Death Takes A Break: A Taylor Texas Mystery by [Vikki Walton]  DREAM WITH ME, COWBOY: The Trouble With Lacy Brown (Texas Matchmakers Book 1) by [Debra Clopton]

Badwater: A Horror Story (The Shattered God Mythos) by [Travis Liebert]  Horror Stories: Scary Ghosts, Paranormal & Supernatural Horror Short Stories Anthology (Scare Street Horror Short Stories Book 4) by [Scare Street, Ron Ripley, David Longhorn, Sara Clancy, Eric Whittle, A.I. Nasser, Emma Salam]  The Dark Man: A Paranormal Thriller (The Graveyard: Classified Paranormal Thriller Series Book 1) by [Desmond Doane]

31 Overlook Hotel: 31 Authors, one Hotel of a story by [Hargrove Perth, JA Stone, J.C. Seal, Paula Acton, Luna Selas, Ron Stelle, CJ Bahr, L.P. Dillon, L.L. Hunter, Karen Black]  River Bones (Sara Mason Mysteries Book 1) by [Mary Deal, Crystal Branson]  The Turtle Boy (The Timmy Quinn Series Book 1) by [Kealan Patrick Burke]

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Click on the cover to check out my review.

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Excerpt and Giveaway ~ Ashes And Blood by Katie Zaber

Southern Sass And A Crispy Corpse ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

No Filter by Heather Day Gilbert ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Blast and Giveaway ~ Deeplight by Frances Hardinge

Tomb Of Gods by Brian Moreland

Hostage To Fortune by Kirsten Weiss ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Excerpt and Giveaway ~ Star Spark by Day Leitao

Spotlight and Giveaway ~ Don’t Make A Sound by T.R. Ragan

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What’s New On My Book Shelf #363 and The Sunday Post

Posted: May 24, 2020 in Freebies!, giveaways, reviews, What's New on My Bookshelf
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Reading, Read, Peaceful, Woman, Dusk, Outside, Outdoors

This is my own version of a weekly book haul and all things new on fuonlyknew.

I’m also linking up with The Sunday Post hosted by Kimberly @Caffeinated Book Reviewer.

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It’s been crazy busy at work. I forgot it was a holiday weekend! Wondered why so many people were out and about shopping. It’s been very hot here and I look forward to next week when I get a couple of days off. Plan to spend them reading outside and swimming in the pool.

Have a wonderful Memorial Day!

Stay safe and take care everyone.

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My new books this week. It rained books! LOL Every book from publishers and Netgalley came in this week. These are most of them.

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And here are some FREEBIES for ya.

Click on the covers to get your copies. Remember to make sure they’re still free before you hit that buy button.

Bow-Wow Rescue (Dev Haskell - Private Investigator Book 23) by [Mike Faricy]  Death on the Danube: A New Year’s Murder in Budapest (Travel Can Be Murder Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) by [Jennifer S. Alderson]  Dead by Morning: A Dark Fiction Novel (Rituals of the Night Book 1) by [Kayla Krantz]

Missouri Loves Company (Rip Lane Book 1) by [W.J. Costello]  Pretty is as Pretty Dies (A Myrtle Clover Cozy Mystery Book 1) by [Elizabeth Spann Craig]  You're All Mine: A Dark and Twisty Psychological Thriller You Can't Put Down by [Ruth Harrow]

Bad Luck Charlie: The Dragon Mage Book 1 by [Scott Baron]  Space Pirate Charlie: The Dragon Mage Book 2 by [Scott Baron]  Dragon King Charlie: The Dragon Mage Book 3 by [Scott Baron]

Heaven's Peak: A Gripping Horror Novel by [Miguel Estrada]  Between Life and Death: Dead Woman's Journal by [Ann Christy]  The Perfect Wife (A Jessie Hunt Psychological Suspense Thriller—Book One) by [Blake Pierce]

Kiki Lowenstein Cozy Mystery Books 1-6: The Perfect Series for Crafters, Pet Lovers, and Readers Who Like Upbeat Books! (Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Books) by [Joanna Campbell Slan]  Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper Books 1-3: Three complete novels by [JL Bryan]

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Other posts on my blog this week.

Of Knights And Wizards by A. J. Gallant ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Blitz and Giveaway ~ The Mac and Millie Mysteries by JB Michaels

Teaser Tuesday #263 ~ A Bottle Full Of Djinn

Diary Of A Lost Witch by Reut Barak ~ Excerpt and Giveaway

The Mists Of Stone Lake by Mary Cook ~ Excerpt and Giveaway

Never Walk Alone by Willow Rose ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Until Summer Comes Around by Glen Rolfe

Killing Time by Suzanne Trauth ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

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Killer Deadline by Lauren Carr ~ Review and Giveaway

Posted: May 13, 2020 in Cozy Mystery, giveaways, reviews
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Killer Deadline
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A Nikki Bryant Cozy Mystery
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by Lauren Carr
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Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +),  232 pages
Genre:  Mystery/Cozy Mystery
Publisher:  Acorn Book Services
Release date:   April 23, 2020
Content Rating: G. This is a true cozy mystery. No sex. No on-stage violence. No swearing. Just good clean fun!
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“Lauren Carr’s books are never boring, that’s for sure. They entertain,
give us a good mystery to dig into, keep the reader guessing, give us a
few good laughs and make us eager for the next book. Warning: Lauren
Carr’s series are addictive, so be ready to read more than just one
book!” – Laura Fabiani, Library of Clean Reads
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Join us for this tour from April 20 to May 22, 2020!

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“Here we go! Carr is a master storyteller who always offers a plot full
of twists and turns, a bit of humor to offset the dark, and a unique
cast of characters. In Killer Deadline that
cast includes – handsome Ryan, her first love (who is now her
step-brother); a mysterious social media friend called Nerdy Guy; Elmo, a
super smart dog, a boxer, she rescued who has become asocial media star
and has a penchant for cleaning; a TV station full of suspicious
employees; and more.”This book is a wonderful read to pick up at the end of a long day. It
truly is a “cozy murder mystery.”  I promise, it’ll draw you in right
from page one and keep you turning the pages until you reach the very
last page. I can’t wait for the second book in this series.” – Marilyn R. Wilson, Olio by Marilyn

My Review

I’ve read and loved a bunch of Lauren’s books and was excited to get my hands on this cozy mystery. I know she can bring her characters to life. I know she can sprinkle some fun romance along with those characters. I know she can give the critters in her stories as much of a role as her human ones. And I know she can give me a cast of characters to keep me on my toes and a mystery that keeps me clueless. And now she’s going to do all that with a cozy mystery series!

Nikki returns to her small home town in Pennsylvania to take over the family news station now that her mother is retiring. Her skills as an investigative reporter will come in handy as she steps into her new role. What won’t be so easy is facing the one she let get away, a nemesis with a grudge and the cold case murder of her father many years ago.

Like with most of her books, Lauren doesn’t give you just one mystery to solve, she gives you several. I had an idea who did the first murder but was caught completely by surprise when her father’s killer was revealed. Then there’s nerdyguy, someone Nikki befriended on the internet. I figured out who he was and what he was up to fairly early on and couldn’t wait to see Nikki’s reaction when she finally figured it out too.

And as with her other books, Lauren brings in a nonhuman character that easily challenges the human characters for the spotlight. Elmo, Nikki’s boxer, is famous. Everyone wants their picture taken with him. He does these incredible things. And you don’t even have to ask him. I easily pictured Elmo making the bed and loading the dishwasher. Gotta love a dog that enjoys doing housework.

From first sentence to last, I had a blast with Killer Deadline and I am excited for more in this series.

5 Stars

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Book Description:

Folks in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, claim that where Nikki Bryant goes,
trouble is not far behind. Her refusal to back down from a challenge has
made Nikki Bryant a top investigative journalist.

When an online friend nudges her to join him in a pact to reconnect with
their first loves, Nikki and her boxer dog Elmo leave the bright lights
of Las Vegas for the charming town of Pine Grove. There, she must face
the biggest challenges in her career and life—the first love she had
left behind and her father’s unsolved murder.

But before she has time to unpack her car, Nikki stumbles upon the dead
body of local news anchor, Ashleigh Addison, her childhood rival. Could
Ashleigh’s death be connected to an explosive news story that she had
teased about airing live? Did that explosive story have anything to do
with the murder of Nikki’s father?

With the clues in her father’s cold case hot again, Nikki intends to
chase down the story of her life until she catches his killer—no matter
what it takes.

Order Your Copy Today!
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Meet the Author:
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Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, Chris Matheson
Cold Case, and Thorny Rose Mysteries—over twenty-five titles across  three fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns!Killer Deadline marks Lauren’s first venture into mystery’s purely cozy sub-genre with a female protagonist.Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr’s seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, crime fiction, police procedurals, romance, and humor.

​A popular speaker, Lauren is also the owner of Acorn Book Service, the umbrella under which falls iRead Book Tours. She lives with her husband and two spoiled rotten German Shepherds on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV.

​Connect with the author: Website  ~  Twitter  ~  Facebook  ~  Instagram ~ Pinterest

 

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Tour Schedule:
April 20 – Olio by Marilyn – book review / giveaway
April 20 – Working Mommy Journal – book review / giveaway
April 20 – Michelle’s Goodreads – book review
April 21 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
April 21 – The avid reader – book spotlight / giveaway
April 22 – Thoughts in Progress – book spotlight / giveaway
April 22 – Brooke Blogs – book spotlight / giveaway
April 23 – My Reading Journeys – book review / giveaway
April 23 – Christa Reads and Writes – book review / giveaway
April 23 – Sefina Hawke’s Books – book spotlight
April 23 – Books for Books – book spotlight
April 24 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / giveaway
April 27 –Cassidy’s Bookshelves – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
April 28 – It’s All About the Book – book review / giveaway
April 28 – Down the Rabbit Hole – book review / author interview / giveaway
April 29 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway
April 29 – Laura’s Interests – book review / guest post / giveaway
April 30 – I’m Into Books – book spotlight / giveaway
April 30 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway
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May 5 – She Just Loves Books – book review / giveaway
May 6 – A Madison Mom – book review / giveaway
May 7 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway
May 8 – Adventurous Bookworm – book review / giveaway
May 11 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway
May 12 – Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway
May 12 – Leels Loves Books – book review / giveaway
May 13 – FUONLYKNEW – book review / giveaway
May 14 – fundinmental – book review / giveaway
May 15 – Splashes of Joy – book review / author interview / giveaway
May 15 – Adventurous Jessy – book review / giveaway
May 18 – Mowgli with a book – book review
May 19 – Pause for Tales – book review / giveaway
May 20 – Peaceful Pastime – book review
May 20 – eBook Addicts – book review
May 21 – Books and Zebras – book spotlight / giveaway
May 22 –  Sahar’s Blog – book review
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