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#Review #MysterySuspense #DualPOV #Standalone –The Teacher by: Freida McFadden

A mind-bending, psychological thriller from Freida McFadden, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Housemaid!

Lesson #1: trust no one

Eve has a good life. She gets up each day, gets a kiss from her husband Nate, and heads off to teach math at the local high school. All is as it should be. Except…

Last year, Caseham High was rocked by a scandal involving a student-teacher affair, with one student, Addie, at its center. But Eve knows there is far more to these ugly rumors than meets the eye.

Addie can’t be trusted. She lies. She hurts people. She destroys lives. At least, that’s what everyone says.

But nobody knows the real Addie. Nobody knows the secrets that could destroy her. And Addie will do anything to keep it quiet.

From the New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a story of twisting secrets and long-awaited revenge.

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Review by Twinsie Tenise

This is a new to me author and was recommended by a friend. I switched between ebook and audio. There was a bunch of stuff going on and I was trying to keep up. I felt a whole lot of anger and repulsion towards one character in particular. I feel like there is only so much I can say about this one because there were so many twists and turns and if I say too much it’ll ruin the experience. Keep an open mind and happy reading!

#NewRelease #Review – Cursed by Death (Ruby Jane Book #1) by: Mary Martel

After the death of her mother and her father abandoning her, Ruby Jane grew up in foster care. Due to her father being the king of the underground people think that perhaps Ruby was much better off being raised in foster care.

People would be wrong. She’d just traded one monster in for another, an even bigger one.

Now, as an adult, and after the murder of the only family she had left, Ruby finds herself all alone in the world and seeking answers. Answers she has to venture into the underground to find.

Not a safe place for an innocent girl because the underground isn’t just full of criminals. It’s a place of darkness for the real life monsters that most people think are make-believe. The stuff nightmares are made of, that’s what lurks in the underground.

Ruby may be innocent but she’s anything but average. More familiar with monsters than most, she goes looking for answers and a murderer.

And she gets far more than she bargained for.

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I received a copy of this book from the author for an honest review.

I was excited but a bit nervous when Mary sent me this book.  The title and cover of this book did scare me a bit thinking it was going to be a dark story.  I have to say once I started reading it, I was hooked and could not put this one down.  I absolutely loved Ruby Jane.  She is a loner and can take care of herself. She doesn’t need anyone’s help but oh my how she ends up getting it anyway.

Ruby Jane has never had an easy life. She grew up in foster care after being left behind by her parents. She was forced to live with an evil woman but she did have her “twins” there that helped protect her when she was little. When she was older, the only friend she had was her deceased grandmother’s attorney, old man Thomas, that watched over her. Thomas was the only family she had left until one night he was taken from her.

While trying to figure out why Thomas was taken from her she somehow found herself surrounded by all kinds of men that wanted to protect her.  Her twins, Bane and Roan, from her childhood were reunited with her. She found a new friend in the detective Johnny Rowans that was assigned to the murder case. Then there is the shifter, Rally, that claimed her as his mate when she went to the underworld to find answers to her friends’ death.

Ruby Jane is used to being on her own and watching her navigate all these new relationships was entertaining.  I have to say it was fun to watch the guys interact with one another even though none of them see eye to eye on things except to protect Ruby Jane.  To say Ruby Jane will have her hands full is an understatement. I have to say one of the most shocking things was finding out who her father is and how he plays into this was a bit shocking. I am so exited about this series and so ready to find out what happens next with Ruby Jane and her harem of mixed matched men.

Mary Martel was born in West Michigan and spent the majority of her life there. She currently resides in North Dakota with her husband, and her two beautiful daughters. She’s an avid reader, and when not writing she can be found with her nose stuck in a book.

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#Review #thriller #suspense –Hidden Pictures by: Jason Rekulak

A wildly inventive spin on the supernatural thriller, about a woman working as a nanny for a young boy with strange and disturbing secrets.

Mallory Quinn is fresh out of rehab when she takes a job as a babysitter for Ted and Caroline Maxwell. She is to look after their five-year-old son, Teddy.

Mallory immediately loves it. She has her own living space, goes out for nightly runs, and has the stability she craves. And she sincerely bonds with Teddy, a sweet, shy boy who is never without his sketchbook and pencil. His drawings are the usual fare: trees, rabbits, balloons. But one day, he draws something different: a man in a forest, dragging a woman’s lifeless body.

Then, Teddy’s artwork becomes increasingly sinister, and his stick figures quickly evolve into lifelike sketches well beyond the ability of any five-year-old. Mallory begins to wonder if these are glimpses of a long-unsolved murder, perhaps relayed by a supernatural force.

Knowing just how crazy it all sounds, Mallory nevertheless sets out to decipher the images and save Teddy before it’s too late.

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Review by Twinsie Tenise

My January has been full of books recommended by friends. This one came highly recommended and landed me in my 2nd impromptu buddy read of the year. It’s fun when you have someone to compare notes with while reading.
Hidden Pictures begins with Mallory, a college aged woman, who is going to interview for a live in nanny position. From the beginning the wife is lovely but the husband doesn’t even want Mallory in their house. It was the first of many odd af interactions. Little did she know when she agreed to take the job she would be signing up for a summer she will never forget. With that being said, I’m not sure if will forget it anytime soon either. My mind is blown! When I thought I had it all figured out– the epic plot twist left me reeling. Happy reading and remember nothing is ever quite what it seems to be.

#Review #MMRomance #Tattoos –Flash (Ink Slingers#1) by: K.M. Neuhold

Lewis tattoos himself on my brain instantly. Too bad this whole situation is about to get messier than spilled ink.

Lewis

Clingy, needy, Too Much

Just a few choice words from men who never deserved me anyway.

I’m not going to make the same mistakes again though. I plan to ride the motorcycle hottie of my dreams just until we both get bored.

Besides, who has time for anything but a quick fling when the jerks at the tattoo shop next door insist on doing everything they can to annoy the hell out of me with some stupid prank war?

Arrow

Possessive, intense, too much

My exes weren’t wrong about me. I have a habit of falling too hard for men who never feel the same.

Meeting Lewis in a rainstorm, steaming up his backseat during a flash downpour… maybe this is my sign to try something casual for a change…

And then there’s the prank war between my motorcycle club and our new neighbor. Whatever the twink did to get on Jag’s bad side, the whole thing sounds a lot less appealing than losing myself in MY pretty twink with a cute butt and big, blue eyes who insists this isn’t anything real.

Is he right? Is this thing between us nothing more than a Flash tattoo that time will fade? There’s only one way to find out…

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Review by Twinsie Tenise

Lewis is driving home one night and his car stops working. Right after calling for a tow, his night in shining armor or in this case a silver fox on a Harley pulls over to help.
Arrow comes upon a stranded motorist who also happens to be the most beautiful man he has ever seen. After their brief encounter neither man can get the other out of their mind. As the weeks wear on, life goes on as usual but the 2 can’t stay away from one another. One wants to keep it casual and the other agrees but will either man be able to keep that promise?
This was a super sexy as well as funny and cute May/December romance. It was my first book by this author and I’m jumping right into the next book in the series.

#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #authorinterview – Melonie Johnson

Melonie Johnson

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Melonie Johnson is a Star Wars junkie and Shakespeare groupie who quotes both Yoda and the Bard with equal aplomb. Known as #thewritinglush, she loves dark coffee, cheap wine, and expensive beer. And margaritas. And mimosas. And mules. Basically any cocktail that starts with the letter m. A USA Today bestselling author who Kirkus declared a “writer to watch” and Entertainment Weekly described as a “fizzy, engrossing voice” her smart funny contemporary romances are known for their witty banter and strong cast of female friendships; including the romantic comedies TOO WRONG TO BE RIGHT (named one of the top 10 Romances of 2023 by Booklist) and TOO GOOD TO BE REAL, as well as her award-winning Sometimes in Love debut series GETTING HOT WITH THE SCOT, SMITTEN BY THE BRIT, and ONCE UPON A BAD BOY. Her stories have been featured in Cosmopolitan and Woman’s World, selected as Amazon Best Books of the month, and appeared on many most anticipated romance lists, including BookPage, Goodreads, BuzzFeed, and BookBub. She lives in Chicagoland with her husband and their two redhead daughters. A former high school English and Theatre teacher, Melonie now spends her days in her Star Wars office, dreaming up meet cutes. Her upcoming series, MILFS Just Wanna Have Fun, features main characters in their 40’s and 50s and launches this fall with the release of THAT’S WHAT SHE SHED.

How did you hear about this event?

I met Angie at Lori Foster’s RAGT and was so inspired by the work Healing With Words does I knew I wanted to be a part of WOTR!

How many years have you attended?

2025 will be my 5th year!

What genres do you write?

Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy, “Seasoned” Romance, paranormal fantasy romance under a pen name

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Once Upon a Bad Boy

What is one fun fact about you?

As a teen I worked in a haunted house scaring the pants off people as an evil little girl clown.

What are your social links?

All social media links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qkl2YzpE5Vq_46bdxwWlaPPt9UxSb6e35CsHJM2E42c/edit?usp=sharing

What are you buy links?

Amazon Author Page: https://www.audible.com/author/Melonie-Johnson/B07GTF5CFL

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#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #authorinterview -Megan Kelly

Megan Kelly

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Megan Kelly writes small town romance with 12 novels and 1 novella. She reads romance and mysteries, and tries to crochet, quilt, and sometimes knit.

How did you hear about this event?

attending author

How many years have you attended?

FIVE years

What genres do you write?

contemporary small-town romance

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

The Wedding Rescue

What is one fun fact about you?

I dislike strawberries but love strawberry licorice and prefer strawberry lip gloss.

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/MeganKellyAuthorPage

What are you buy links?

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#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #authorinterview -M.J. Schiller

M.J. Schiller

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi! I’m M.J. Schiller and I’m a retired lunch lady and writer. I’m a mother of four, three of which will be turning 28 in October and the fourth will be the big 3-0 five days after that. My husband recently retired and we moved back to Missouri from Illinois. I like to karaoke and am passionate about my St. Louis Blues hockey and a Missouri Tigers football fan as well.

How did you hear about this event?

I think I saw it on Facebook, possibly on Genevieve Jack’s page.

How many years have you attended?

1

What genres do you write?

romance, romantic suspense, rock romance, sci-fi romance

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Probably ROCKED BY GRACE as it is a first in series for my LOVE AND CHAOS SERIES.

What is one fun fact about you?

Weird fact about me–I was a synchronized swimmer at the highest level (which was Junior Olympics at the time).

What are your social links?

Website: https://mjschillerauthor.blogspot.com
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/M.J.-Schiller/e/B009JOQFQQ
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/m-j-schiller
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockingTheWorldOneReaderAtATime/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mjschiller/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjschiller
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mjschiller
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6479377.M_J_Schiller
Books2Read: https://books2read.com/MJSchiller
Newsletter signup: https://maryschiller.wixsite.com/contact-page
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mjschillerauthor

What are you buy links?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/M.J.-Schiller/e/B009JOQFQQ
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/M.J.%20Schiller
iTunes: https://books.apple.com/us/author/m-j-schiller/id561507281
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=M.J.%20Schiller&ac=1&acp=mj%20schiller&ac.provider=gsp&ac.author=M.J.%20Schiller
Google Play: https://play.google.com/books/publish/a/9926118305365709419#list?sortby=last_updated&sortdir=desc

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#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #authorinterview -Genevieve Jack

Genevieve Jack

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Genevieve Jack and I write enduring romance in enchanting worlds, otherwise known as paranormal romance and fantasy romance! I live in Illinois with my husband, who is also my assistant, and our 13 year old Brittany Spaniel.

How did you hear about this event?

I’ve participated for so many years that I can’t remember how I heard about it, but I’m sure it was a local author group.

How many years have you attended?

Eight years

What genres do you write?

Paranormal Romance, Fantasy Romance, Urban Romance

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

A Bargain With The Shadow Prince

What is one fun fact about you?

I attended a high school that was once a Catholic orphanage. A small cemetery on property held 23 graves, mostly children who had died there. Things would happen unexpectedly. A book might drop off a shelf, a locker might slam, etc. Once we had a floating light that our teacher could not explain. You can read about my high school here: https://www.nctv17.org/news/benet-academys-haunted-history/
Did this inspire my love of the paranormal? Definitely.

What are your social links?

You can find all my social links here: https://geni.us/FollowGenevieveJack

What are you buy links?

Here’s where you can buy my books: https://geni.us/shopmybooks

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#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #authorinterview – Valerie Clarizio

Valerie J. Clarizio

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi, I’m Valerie Clarizio, a USA Today bestselling author who lives in romantic Door County, Wisconsin, with my husband of thirty-four years. I love to read, write, and spend time at our cabin in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

I’ve lived my life surrounded by men, three brothers, a husband, and a male Siamese cat who required his own instruction manual. Keeping up with all the men in my life has turned me into an outdoors enthusiast, of which my favorite activity is hiking in national parks. While out on the trails, I have plenty of time to conjure up irresistible characters and unique storylines for my next romantic suspense, time travel, or contemporary romance novel.

How did you hear about this event?

Pam James

How many years have you attended?

This is my first time!

What genres do you write?

Romantic Suspense, Time Travel Romance, Contemporary Romance

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Family Forever

What is one fun fact about you?

When I first told my family and friends that I’d written a book, most everyone assumed it was an accounting textbook. I guess because during the day I work as the Finance Director for my city. Who in their right mind would write an accounting textbook?

What are your social links?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerieClarizio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valerieclarizio/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@valeriejclarizioauthor?lang=en
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6573130.Valerie_J_Clarizio
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/valerie-j-clarizio

What are you buy links?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Valerie-J.-Clarizio/author/B00A87RJVS

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#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #authorinterview – KL Kreig

K.L. Kreig

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

KL Kreig here. Mom to two amazing grown humans, four even more amazing granddaughters and one giant, slobbery, farty Cane Corso named Ari! I’ve been writing for 10+ years but do it off the side of my desk, as I have a full time job that requires a lot of time and attention. I love books, obvi, travel, sun and just about any cocktail you put in front of me. I write stories that are deeply emotional, gripping and unforgettable.

How did you hear about this event?

My bestie, Angie 🙂

Internally Angie is SCREAMING that KL finally admitted we are besties!!!

How many years have you attended?

Since 2022

What genres do you write?

Contemporary and paranormal romance

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Lost In Between / Found Underneath duet

What is one fun fact about you?

Usually my fun fact is that I’m an author, lol.

What are your social links?

Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/author/klkreig
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/k-l-kreig
Instagram: http://instagram.com/klkreig/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/klkreig/
TikTok link: https://www.tiktok.com/@klkreig_author?lang=en&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
Kreig’s Babes (private group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/646655825434751/

What are you buy links?

Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/author/klkreig

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