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Book Reviews

Merry Hanukkah Series: Happy Everything

October 2, 2019 by Leah Leave a Comment

Reading is one of my passions. I would read all day, every day, if I could. There are a few things I look for when I am looking for a book to read. First, I look for books by authors I have read before; second, I look for series books; and third, I look for books with serial killers. Happy Everything, part of the Merry Hanukkah series by Debby Caruso has two of those three things! I’ll let you guess which one it doesn’t have! When I was asked if I would like to receive a copy of this book for the purpose of this review, I jumped at the chance.

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About the Merry Hanukkah Series

So like I mentioned above, I love series books. I get super invested in the characters, almost like they are my friends, and I want to read more and more books with those same characters. The first book in the Merry Hanukkah series (Merry Hanukkah) introduces us to Rhonda and James and the joys of blending their two lives and families together. When I finished that book, I truly hoped that Debby Caruso had another book started with Rhonda and James. She did not disappoint!

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Happy Everything by Debby Caruso

From Amazon

Happy Everything is the ongoing story of Rhonda and James,following them from Merry Hanukkah directly into the much anticipated second installment in the Merry Hanukkah series. Everyone’s favorite newlyweds have settled into married life, but now it’s Dez and Jack’s turn to make it official. In typical Rhonda fashion, she’s determined to give her best friend Dez the best bridal shower ever, all while juggling yet another work crisis and still trying desperately to fit in to her new family situation. Unfortunately, Aunt Bunny is diagnosed with cancer, and the entire family starts coming apart at the seams. Rhonda and James step in to help support Uncle Ben any way they can, but it’s never enough for Rhonda’s incorrigible mother-in-law, Vivian. Will Vivian’s constant meddling finally cause Rhonda and James irreparable damage? Is there any way that Rhonda can pull the family together by hosting both Passover and Easter on the same weekend? Why is Rhonda’s Dad suddenly dating someone much younger than him? And how can Rhonda come up with a new and exciting way to sell protein bars? Follow Rhonda into this new chapter of her life, where success hinges on the latest and greatest ad campaign, and her personal triumphs are determined by how much she can do for others. Journey with her as she begins to slowly realize that she can’t be all things to all people; even the ones you love the most.

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My Thoughts

Debby Caruso is a writing genius! The best part of the Merry Hanukkah series are the characters. Each character in this book makes you feel like they are your friend or someone you want to make your friend! I literally can see someone in my real life, in each of the characters. Especially Rhonda’s mother in-law, Vivian. I think everyone has a Vivian in their life! This was one of those books, just like Merry Hanukkah, that I could not put down. I can’t tell you how many nights I stayed up longer than I should, just so I could get my Rhonda fix!

I’m really hoping there is a third book coming in this series. I would really love to know more about some of the other characters. For instance, why is Vivian the way she is? What is her backstory? Everyone has a backstory. I’d also love to see Rhonda and James have a baby. Although, I suspect they are waiting to further their careers a bit more before that happens…but I’d still love to see it happen.

 

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction, Romance, Series Tagged With: debby caruso

The Girl Who Lived by Christopher Greyson

April 16, 2019 by Leah Leave a Comment

When I find an author I like, I read everything that author writes. I can’t help myself. The first two authors I remember obsessing about like this are James Patterson and Dean Koontz. I was constantly checking their books out of the library. Now, my obsession is with Christopher Greyson. All of his books grab me from the very beginning and keep me interested the entire way through the book. When I read he had a book out called, The Girl Who Lived, I immediately added it to my Kindle. I didn’t even read the description. The title said all I needed to hear.

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About The Girl Who Lived

Imagine you witness your sisters murder. Not only that, but three other murders occurred that same day, but the same person. You were meant to be the fifth murder, but you got away. Fast forward a few years, the anniversary of the murders is approaching and after being released from the psychiatric hospital you were put in, you spiral out of control, getting drunk as much as possible. And then it hits you…the police don’t believe what you are telling them; your therapist thinks you are a suicidal mess; so you do the one and only thing. You hunt for the killer on your own.

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Anyone that knows me and my reading likes/dislikes, knows that I always MUST read the back of the book. I even go as far as to read a few reviews on Amazon before adding it to my Kindle Paperwhitethe girl who lived. Which, speaking of the Kindle Paperwhite, it’s the best best e-reader! If you love your Kindle as much as I do, definitely give Kindle Unlimited a try. Not only is The Girl Who Lived book FREE with Kindle Unlimited, but so are other Christopher Greyson books! Give Kindle Unlimited a try, free for 30 days!

Other Christopher Greyson Books You MUST Read

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it twice, I love series books. I get so invested with the characters and the style of writing. When I first got introduced to Christopher Greyson, it was with his Jack Stratton series. They are quick reads and the characters are very likable.


As always, please leave me a comment letting me know if you read these books and what you think of them! I’d love to hear your thoughts. Also, if there is a book you think I must leave, drop the title in the comment! Feel free to follow me on GoodReads to see what I’m reading.

Filed Under: Book Reviews, Mystery, Psychological Thriller, Thrillers & Suspense

Morgan Dane Series by Melinda Leigh

February 21, 2019 by Leah Leave a Comment

If someone were to ask me what my biggest passion in life is, I would have to respond with reading. I’ve had this passion for reading since I was a kid. My favorite books are those that are in a series. I get so invested in the characters, that sometimes, when the book is over, I’m sad. Add in a little suspense and maybe a serial killer or two and I’m in heaven! Not even kidding. The Morgan Dane series by Melinda Leigh has the suspense I like and has become one of my favorite book series!

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About the Morgan Dane Series

After losing her husband while he was in Iraq, Morgan Dane moves her three daughters back to Scarlet Falls to be with family and seek the comfort they so desperately need. As a former prosecutor and coming from a long line of police officers in her family, making the decision to play for the other side, was a difficult one for Morgan Dane.

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Each book within the Morgan Dane series is about a new case that Morgan Dane and her team of investigators take on.

Books in the Series

Right now, there are four books available in the series. Those books are:

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  • Her Last Goodbyemorgan dane series
  • Bones Don’t Liemorgan dane series
  • What I’ve Donemorgan dane series

But don’t worry, the series doesn’t end there! Book five, Secrets Never Diemorgan dane series, is due out in March of this year and book six, Save Your Breathmorgan dane series, is due out in September of this year! I’ve already marked my calendar so I can be sure to download the books as soon as they come out!

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Kindle Unlimited

I absolutely LOVE the library. The smell of the books is intoxicating. It really is. However, I don’t have the room in my house to store all the books I read. Nor do I ever really re-read books. Being that I am always on the run with the kids and sitting in my car waiting for them, I read on a Kindle Paperwhitemorgan dane series. It’s compact and fits in my purse. Perfect to take in the car with me wherever I go.

Since I am constantly reading, having a subscription to Kindle Unlimited is a no brainer. For a low monthly fee, you have have access to sooooooo many books! You are allowed to borrow up to 10 books at a time and you can take as long as you want to read them! Give it a try right now and get your first month for free! I’ve had a membership for several years now! ALL of the books in the Morgan Dane series are FREE with a Kindle Unlimited membership!

Filed Under: Book Reviews, Series, Thrillers & Suspense

Merry Hanukkah by Debby Caruso

August 21, 2018 by Leah Leave a Comment

The holidays are my favorite time of the year. As soon as the Hallmark Channel starts advertising their holiday movie lineup, I start programming the DVR. So when the author, Debby Caruso asked me if I would like an advanced copy of her newest book, Merry Hanukkah, it was an easy answer. Of course I did! Holiday movies are my favorite; reading is my favorite; combine the two into an epic holiday book…GENIUS!

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About Merry Hanukkah by Debby Caruso

From Amazon

Meet Rhonda, a semi-neurotic ad agent and Christmas fanatic, who decides she’s going to make a fabulous Hanukkah celebration for her new husband James and his family. In the midst of trying to create the perfect day, Rhonda meets with various roadblocks: a hostile mother-in-law who takes the joy out of any day, recipes she can’t seem to maser, a looming work deadline that’s sure to do her in, as well as an intrinsic belief that somehow the holidays are about something more…and that the “perfect” day isn’t always what it seems. 

Merry Hanukkah is for all those celebrating both Hanukkah and Christmas, and for the holiday Junkie in all of us. It’s a hilarious journey revealing the truth of what we value the most: faith, family, friendship, and love.

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My Thoughts

I absolutely loved this book. Debby Caruso has done it again. Like Crossing Lex, Merry Hanukkah grabs your attention immediately. Within the first few chapters of the book, I instantly thought this would make an excellent Hallmark Movie. It just had that feel about it. I stayed up a few nights in a row and read WAY TOO late, just so I could finish the book faster!

This is the second book by Debby Caruso that I have read, and like the last one, she has done an amazing job developing the characters in this book. One of the things that got me into reading at such a young age, was the characters. I liked getting to know the characters as if I were meeting them in person. Debby Caruso does a good job of this. In fact, I really hope she writes more with Rhonda and the rest of the characters in this book!

 

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged With: debby caruso, holidays, merry hanukkah

The Voice Inside (Frost Easton Series) by Brian Freeman

July 7, 2018 by Leah Leave a Comment

Serial killers, FBI, police, psychological thrillers, suspense, and series books are all types of books I tend to gravitate to. If the book successfully scares me while reading it, I consider it a great book! I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve read something and then convinced myself someone was in my house. For most people, that would probably stop them from reading that particular type of book. Not me! When I found out that there was a second book available in the Frost Easton series by Brian Freeman, I jumped all over downloading The Voice Inside!

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About The Voice Inside by Brian Freeman

Imagine finding out that the serial killer that killed your loved one may get out of jail on a technicality. I would have to imagine that would make you very angry. Now imagine that you are the cop that not only had your sister murdered by this psychopath, but also the cop that finds out that evidence that put this psychopath away, was planted. This is the exact predicament that Frost Easton finds himself in. This book becomes a race against time to find the evidence they need to put this serial killer in prison for good, where he belongs, before he kills again.

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These two books by Brian Freeman are the first two that I’ve read by this particular author. For more information on these books and other great books he has out, you need to check out his website. I have added several books to my “to read” list on Goodreads. Feel free to check out my Goodreads page! I rate EVERY single book I read. It’s fun to keep track of what I am reading and whenever people ask me for suggestions, I can quickly get the names of different books to recommend!

Reading on my Kindle Paperwhitebrian freeman is my favorite thing to do. I also LOVE having a Kindle Unlimited membership. The amount of books I am able to read with this membership is crazy! It’s how I found Brian Freeman’s book, The Night Bird. I highly recommend it! Your first month is free! You can use a Kindle Paperwhite (what I use) or you can use the Amazon Kindle app on your iOS or Android device!

Please leave me a comment and let me know if you read this book…or if you have a book I just have to read, tell me that too!


Filed Under: Book Reviews, Series, Thrillers & Suspense Tagged With: brian freeman, frost easton, voice inside

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