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Title: Mean Moms Author  Emma Rosenblum  Publishing Date July 2025 Book Blurb Meet Frost, Morgan, Belle - a group of wealthy, gorgeous New York City moms, the Queen Bees of downtown Manhattan. Their children attend Atherton Academy, the top private school in the city, and their social lives revolve around elaborate themed parties. On the first day of school, the arrival of a new mom and mysterious beauty from Miami, Sofia, shakes up their world. When Sofia quickly integrates herself into their clique, inexplicably bad things start to happen to the women. Is someone at the school out to get them? Spanning the course of one eventful school year in New York, Mean Moms is part satire of upper-crust mom-ing and part mystery, interrogating the line between friendship and jealousy, and getting at the question: What would happen if the woman standing next to you at school pickup was actually a sociopath? Pre-order your copy here   Review: Five Stars I won an Advanced Reader Copy ...

Title  The Busy Body  Author  Kemper Donovan  Synopsis  It's a dream assignment. Former Senator Dorothy Gibson, aka that woman, is the most -talked - about person in the country right now, though largely for the wrong reasons. As an independent candidate for President of the United States, Dorothy split the vote and is being blamed for the shocking result. Now she's retreated to her home in rural Maine, inviting her ghostwriter to join her. Her collaborator is impressed by Dorothy's work ethic and steel -trap mind, not to mention the stunning surroundings ( and one particularly gorgeous bodyguard). But when a neighbor dies under mysterious circumstances, Dorothy is determined to find the killer in their midst. And when Dorothy Gibson asks if you want to team up for a top secret, possibly dangerous murder investigation, the only answer is: “Of Course” The best ghostwriters are adept at asking questions and spinning stories…. two talents, it turns out, that come i...

  Title  I Need You To Read This  Author  Jessa Maxwell  Synopsis  Like thousands before her, Alex Marks escaped to New York City for a fresh start. Now she spends her mornings at the bluebird diner reading the paper over coffee with the regulars, and her days working as a copywriter. Mostly, she keeps to herself, not venturing far outside of her small bubble. But when her childhood hero- Francis Keen, the country's premiere advice columnist - is murdered, Alex's meticulously guarded world cracks. Francis authored the famous advice column Dear Constance, and her words guided Alex through some of her darkest times. When the New York Herald posts an advertisement searching for Francis's replacement, Alex impulsively applies, never expecting to actually get the job. Alex quickly proves herself skilled solving other people's problems, but as soon as she settles in, she begins receiving strange letters. As Alex is drawn into the details surrounding her predecess...

The Uncommon Book of Prayer  Welcome back to my reading corner. I have spent the majority of my adult life on a spiritual journey. I can not tell you how many hours I've spent researching everything I can get my hands on about religion and spirituality. I was thrilled to receive an advance copy of The Uncommon Book of Prayer A Guide to Co-Creating with the Universe. I will be using this book for years to come. Related Links  Book Reviews Health & Wellness  Title  The Uncommon Book of Prayer  A Guide to Co-Creating with the Universe  Author  Heidi Smith  Illustrated by Chelsea Granger Synopsis  Prayer can be a secular tool for healing, personal growth, societal change, and profound joy. In this book you will learn to: Refine a prayer practice and integrate it into co-creative and healing work Explore ambivalence around prayer. Open and strengthen communication with the heart. Create space and possibility for hope and dreaming. Create vital...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Reep Hall (@thejennhall) Welcome to Jenn's Reading Corner here on the blog. I will admit this is one of my favorites things to write about, Books! Today I will be sharing a book that was released on October 22, 2024 and fans of Jane Austen will absolutely love this book. Title Murder in Highbury Author Vanessa Kelly Series An Emma Knightley Mystery Synopsis Less than one year into her marriage to respected magistrate George Knightley, Emma ( based on the Jane Austen character) has grown unusually content with her newfound partnership and refreshed sense of independence. The height of summer sees the former Miss Woodhouse gracefully balancing the meticulous management of her elegant family estate and a flurry of social engagements, with few worries apart from her beloved father's health… But the cheery circumstances change in an instant when Emma and Harriet Martin, now the wife of one of Mr. Knightley’...

  As an avid reader there is nothing worse than wanting to sit down in a comfy chair and curl up with a book only to realize you don't have enough time to sit down. On those extremely busy days I switch over to audiobooks. I put on my headphones and start listening. The first thing I discovered was that my favorite genre ( cozy mysteries) are in abundance on YouTube. Thanks to YouTube and a lack of time I can feed the need to read ( listen) and I have discovered some really great authors . Today I will be sharing my five recent faves with you. Title  Starboard Secrets  Series  Millie's Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery  Author  Hope Callaghan  Synopsis  Hoping for a fresh start after her divorce, sixty- something Millie lands her dream job as the assistant cruise director on board the “ The Siren of the Seas”. Too bad no one told Millie murder was on the itinerary.   Title  Raspberry Ripple Murder Series  Bitsie’s Bake Shop  Author...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Reep Hall (@thejennhall)   Title  In The Lonely Hours  Author  Shannon Morgan  Genre  Fiction, Horror, Paranormal  Synopsis  On a small island in a remote corner of northwest Scotland lies Maundrell Castle, owned by its wealthy namesake family for centuries ~ until now. Edwina Nunn is shocked to learn a relative she never heard of has bequeathed the castle and its land to her. What awaits Edie and her teenage daughter, Neve, is even more startling, for the castle is home to a multitude of ghosts.  Yet there's a strange beauty in the austere architecture and the eerie, bloody waters of Loch na Scathanna, the Lake of Shadows. Beguiled by a frightened ghost who gazes longingly out of the castle's windows, Edie and Neve are drawn to the legends shrouding the island and the mystery of the Maundrell Red- a priceless diamond that disappeared decades before. Is the gem really...

Title  American Injustice  Author  David S. Rudolf  Genre  Non Fiction  About  Renowned criminal defense and civil rights attorney David Rudolf has spent decades defending the wrongfully accused. In American Injustice, he draws from his years of experience in the American criminal legal system to shed light on the misconduct that exists at all levels of law enforcement and the tragic consequences that follow in its wake. Tracing these themes through the lens of some of his most important cases – including new details from the Michael Peterson trial made famous in The Staircase – Rudolf takes the reader inside crime scenes to examine forensic evidence left by perpetrators; revisits unsolved murders to detail how and why the true culprits were never prosecuted; reveals how confirmation bias leads police and prosecutors to employ tactics that make wrongful arrests and prosecutions more likely; and exposes how poverty and racism fundamentally distort the s...

Now y'all know I love to curl up with a good book every single day, one of my favorite genres is cozy mysteries. Today's book is a paranormal cozy that I read a few years ago and it's still one of my favorites. If you love fashion, shopping, and ghosts this is the perfect book for you.  Title  Fashions Fade, Haunted is Eternal  Series  A Haunted Vintage Mystery #7 Author  Rose Pressey About the book  A photo shoot in a graveyard ends in a grave shooting . . . Cookie Chanel--owner of the chic clothing store It's Vintage Y'All in Sugar Creek, Georgia--has been hired to dress models for a fashion shoot. The spread will be featured in Fashion and Style magazine's October issue--so the models are posing in a cemetery. As someone who can see and talk to ghosts, Cookie's not spooked by the location. But she is surprised when a new ghost appears, decked out in 1920s couture. And she's shocked when she hears a gunshot. Then a model runs toward her, saying the gru...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Reep Hall (@thejennhall) Title  Don't Let the Devil Ride  Author  Ace Atkins Synopsis  Addison McKellar isn't clueless - she knows she and her husband Dean don't have the perfect marriage - but she's still shocked when he completely vanishes from her life. At first Addison is annoyed, but as days stretch into a week and she's repeatedly stonewalled by Dean's friends and associates, her frustration turns into genuine alarm. When even the police seem dismissive of her concerns, Addison turns to an old friend of her father's, legendary Memphis PI Porter Hayes. Porter and Addison begin to dig deeper into Dean's affairs and quickly discover that he was never the hardworking business owner and family man he pretended to be. As they piece together the connections between a hook- handed mercenary, one of Elvis's former leading ladies, and a man posing as an FBI agent, it becomes cle...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Reep Hall (@thejennhall) Title  The Unraveling  Author  Vi Keeland  Synopsis  This isn't a love story. It's a story about obsession. You'll assume you know who the object of the obsession is. The psychiatrist concealing the twisted connection she has to her patient. But more than one person hides a secret. To what lengths will desire and grief drive a person? Stop guessing. Let the mystery unravel. Review  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow! The Unraveling was the best psychological thriller I've ever read! This book really pulls back the curtain on the psyche of multiple characters trying to come to grips with the loss of loved ones and punishing themselves and others in the process. The Unraveling will have you reeling from the first page to the last. Highly recommend!

Title  Dear Dotty  Author  Jaclyn Westlake  Synopsis  What's a twenty something gal to do when her parents announce a divorce after thirty years of marriage, she finds out her best friend has cozied up to her archnemesis, and she accidentally sleeps with the wrong guy? Turn to her great- aunt for advice,of course. Rosie Benson has always struggled to fit in with her over-accomplished family, type A roommate/ best friend, and workaholic boss. When Rosie is abruptly fired from her job at a tech startup where her boss was way too enthusiastic about synergy, the illusion that she has life figured out is shattered. Knowing she needs a push, her great aunt Dotty- a globe trotting, Martini swilling occasional nudist, and the only person Rosie has ever felt truly herself around - tried to challenge her to pursue a long buried dream. But then Dotty dies. And Rosie spirals. As new details of Dotty’s past emerge through revelatory emails from her many friends, Rosie realiz...

Title  The Enemy ( It Happened in Charleston #2) Author  Sarah Adams  Synopsis  It's been twelve years since June Broaden has seen her high school enemy ( and secret crush), Ryan Henderson. That's a long time to hold a grudge over some petty feud, but the sharp memory of him dangling a kiss at graduation and then pulling away at the last second, has fueled many angry fantasies since. Now's her chance to get even  Ryan along with most of her high school class, is back in town for her best friend's wedding, and June is eager to show the former bully exactly what he missed out on. A lot has changed since their high school days; June is the Southern Queen of gourmet donuts now, not to mention one of the most desired bachelorettes in her small town. What she's not expecting though is for Ryan to show up looking like Adonis and touting his own career success as the youngest chef to ever win three Michelin Stars. How dare he try to one up her revenge plot! Luckily June...

Title  Fire in Frost  ( A Crystal Frost Novel) Author  Alicia Rades Synopsis  “There's a fire growing inside of me. It's not the harmful kind that can kill a girl like Olivia. It's the kind that can save her “ Crystal Fox tells herself she isn't crazy, but sane people don't see ghosts. As her psychic abilities manifest, Crystal discovers she can see into the future, witness the past, and speak with the dead. Add blackmail to the list of things she never thought would happen to her, and you basically have her sophomore year covered. After spotting her first ghost, secrets from her family, friends, and classmates begin to surface. Uncovering secrets can be dangerous, but giving up means someone will get hurt. Again. Review  Absolutely loved this book. It has a nice steady pace throughout the entire story and characters that you can relate to.  Crystal is walking through the hallway at school and sees the ghost of a girl that died a year before. While trying t...

The Diva Delivers on a Promise by Krista Davis  Title:  The Diva Delivers on a Promise  Series:  A Domestic Diva Mystery  Author:  Krista Davis  Synopsis: Sophie is busy handling the first ever convention of Ghost Kitchens- restaurants that do delivery only - but she's taking a little time out for a lunch meeting organized by A Healthy Meal. The group is dedicated to providing meals for children in need, and as a bonus, it'll give Sophie the perfect opportunity to ogle the lavish Old Town home of socialite Geraldine Stansfield. Gerrie’s dining room is impeccably furnished, the table laden with gleaming crystal and prized china. If it weren't for the dead man lying on the floor, everything would be perfect….. No one knows the victim - or at least, no one claims to. But a little snooping by Sophie reveals links to many local notables. In fact, not only was he a client of Geraldine’s late husband, an attorney - every member of the Stansfield clan knew the...

  Title Endgame Author Omid Scobie About The follow-up book to Finding Freedom.  On September 8, 2022 the world stood still as news broke of Queen Elizabeth's II passing. Her death dismantled the protective shield around the world's most famous family and saw a long simmering crisis of confidence in the British monarchy boil over.  The end of the New Elizabethan age brings in a shorter Carolean era. With this traditional reign comes a brewing power struggle between father ( King Charles III) and son ( William, Prince of Wales) and an outmoded institution riddled with dysfunction, mistrust, and poor judgement. As investigations into the Firm's costs and conduct mount, and their dangerous game with an insatiable press continues, cracks are forming in the House of Windsor's foundations. Now a growing population feel more comfortable than ever questioning the monarchy's relevancy - or the need for one at all.  Omid Scobie has spent over twelve years covering the lives a...

   Welcome to the spoiler free review for Murder Uncorked by Maddie Day!  I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway and absolutely loved it!  Title  Murder Uncorked  Series  A Cece Barton Mystery  Author  Maddie Day  Genre  Cozy Mystery  About the book  As the manager of Vino y Vida Wine Bar in Colinas, Cece Barton's first Alexander Valley harvest is a whirlwind of activity.  Her twin sister, Allie Halstead, who owns a nearby Victorian bed and breakfast, is accustomed to the hustle and bustle of peak tourist season. But Cece barely has a moment to enjoy her new home in between worrying about her estranged college - age daughter, juggling her responsibilities at the bar, and navigating the sticky politics of the local wine association .  Just when it seems things can't grow any more intense, Colinas is rocked by a murder within the wine community.. and Cece is identified as a possible suspect! With her reputation ...