RYAN by Debra Webb My rating: 5 of 5 stars A Child is missing and the kidnapper will only communicate with one person, Ex-special agent Ryan McBride. After a stellar career with the FBI, McBride's career crashed and burned on the one case that he could not solve, the one victim he could not rescue. Special Agent Vivian Grace will do anything to save a child's life, even if it means working with a burned out ex-hero, a man who seems to be able to see right through her to the parts she felt she had buried a long time ago, a nightmare someone is determined to expose and use against her. Once again Debra Webb will capture you and throw you right into the middle of this heart-pounding race against time. The strength that Debra is able to infuse into her characters, Mcbride and Grace, even with their flaws and damaging pasts, is a testament to Debra's writing skills. You LIKE these characters, you WANT them to win, and you will be on the edge o...

CLINT by Debra Webb My rating: 5 of 5 stars At 19 Clint Austin was convicted of murdering Emily Wallace's best friend. It was her testimony that sealed his fate and sent the cocky town bad boy to one of the worst prisons in the southeast. But after 10 long brutal years, he is free. The parole board has decided that 10 years for a crime with little or no evidence was long enough and now Clint is out to find out who took his life from him, and he wants his revenge Emily is in shock, she knew what she saw so how could they let him out? She is determined to find a way to put him back where he belongs..or does he... she wants justice for her friend but are things really how she thinks they are? Both are out to find the truth but as the tensions rise and the lies are exposed will either of them survive? This book IS Debra Webb. The clock ticking edgy suspense with the strong, well-developed characters and intense chemistry it is s exactly what you expe...

The Color of Lies by C.J. Lyons My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ella Cleary has lived her life trusting in her instincts about people and her ability to read their emotions. Ella has synesthesia, a medical condition that scrambles the senses and for Ella, allows her to see the emotions of others in colors that swirl and surround everyone she comes in contact with, that is everyone except for Alec. Alec is a complete mystery to Ella, a stranger that comes into her life with secrets that will change Ella's world. As usual, this author will take you on a trip of words into a world of mystery and suspense and one totally transformed by a condition most of us probably have never heard of. The characters she writes about will tug at your heart and the ending will totally be a surprise! A big Thumbs up CJ! Loved It! View all my reviews

Don't Let it Snow in Deadwood by Ann Charles My rating: 5 of 5 stars It's Christmas time hilarity as Violet tries to make it to her parent's house and to her kids for the holiday while trying to keep her calm knowing that the demon that her parents call her sister is waiting to pounce! This is her and Doc's first Christmas together and her nerves are already rattled knowing her sister has already been sniffing around, and with their history, there is no telling what hell the woman is going to conjure up! It takes a village, well her entire circle of friends at least, to help Violet battle Old Man Winter and her inner demons to make it home for the holidays. Once again, I laughed out loud from the very beginning to the last page as Ann recounts a tale of Christmas went haywire in her unique style. View all my reviews

What She Knew by Regan Black My rating: 5 of 5 stars ​When ​Dr. Luciana Perez's friend Sylvia Cole is murdered, she finds herself sliding back in time to a place that was filled with danger and fear, a place in her past that could destroy her and the idyllic peace and security in the beautiful town of Shutter Lake. As the authorities come looking to her for answers that they are sure she has, Luciana fears that her friends murder might be tied to the secrets of Luciana's own terrorizing past. ​ This fast paced, page turning mystery is the ​forth and final book in the new 4 book min-series BREAKDOWN. Regan adds her own flavor to this exciting new mini series with her book that is distinctly hew own voice as she tells ​of the disturbing and horrific secrets of her characters past and her fight to find justice.​ I hope you enjoy the entire series and the four short stories bye each author that introduces their characters. View all ...

A Bunch of Monkey Malarkey by Ann Charles My rating: 5 of 5 stars AC Silly Circus Co. is the newest series in author Ann Charles' growing list of amazing stories. This is the second book in this series and once again Ann has hit the mark with her unique mix of romance, paranormal, Urban Shape Sifters, and mystery to blend into a funny, somewhat steamy and oh so enjoyable read! Once again Madam Electra and Officer Bruno have to put their heads together and find out exactly who put the voodoo hoodo on the circus before it gets further out of hand! I love Ann's story telling and her amazing ability to pull you into her stories. A huge thumbs up Ann! View all my reviews

All the Lies by Peggy Webb My rating: 5 of 5 stars ​Once globally famous for her ​investigative reporting, Julia Ford is hiding in the peaceful town of Shutter Lake, hiding from her past and the nightmare she barley survived....that is until the unthinkable happens...a murder here in the place most people would never consider it happening. The murder of Sylvia Cole brings her past rushing back into her life as FBI agent “Rick” Richards comes knocking on her door. They are once again thrown together as Rick's search for his missing partner crashes into the investigation into Sylvia's murder. ​ This fast paced, page turning mystery is the third in the new 4 book min-series BREAKDOWN. ​Peggy adds her own flavor to this exciting new mini series with her book that is distinctly hew own voice as she tells a passionate story of searching for the truth​ and learning to live with the past.​ Enjoy, then grab the last book in the series releasing next T...

So Many Secrets by Vicki Hinze My rating: 5 of 5 stars Dr. Dana Perkins came to the peaceful town of Shutter Lake to heal from a horrendous experience in Phoenix, an experience that shook her to her very soul. As the principal at Shutter Lake School she is determined to keep her children safe, after all, that's what a teacher is supposed to do, right? So when one of her students confesses to a murder that in her very being she believes he did not commit, she is determined to prove him innocent. In her search for the truth, Dana unveils secrets that will put her and those around her right into the middle of danger and expose the fact that Shutter Lake is a town full of secrets. This fast paced, page turning mystery is the second in the new 4 book min-series BREAKDOWN. Vickie adds her own flavor to this exciting new mini series with her book that is distinctly hew own voice as she tells a passionate story of searching for the truth. Enjoy, then gr...

The Dead Girl by Debra Webb My rating: 5 of 5 stars the dead girl (BREAKDOWN Book 1) by Debra Webb ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shutter Lake was supposed to be Laney Holt's refuge. A place to heal from the horrific memories she carried from her days as a Los Angeles Police Detective. A community designed by the rich and powerful to be a utopia for their own. But today has changed all that, today the peace and tranquility of Shutter Lake has been shattered by the brutal murder of a young woman, a young woman loved by the community and the daughter of one of the founders. As Laney searches for answers and investigates this murder the one thing that she learns is that everyone has secrets....even here in Shutter Lake. This fast paced, page turning mystery is the first in the new 4 book min-series BREAKDOWN. And what a start! Debra Webb is known for her thrillers and this one lives up to her reputation with well defined characters and a plot with plenty of twists! Debra ha...

Find Me by Debra Webb My rating: 5 of 5 stars Come Find me by Debra Webb *Previously published as FIND ME, this novel has been updated with new additions* In a small town in Main one girl is found dead and another one is missing but no one wants to believe that one of their own could be a cold blooded killer. Sarah Newton is an investigative reporter who specializes in finding the truth, even if people don't want to see it. But can she keep her own dark secrets buried? Kale Conner is Youngstown’s newest councilman, tasked with keeping the high profile Sarah in line but finds himself drawn to the spirited reporter as both are swept into the race to find the missing girl and expose the dark secrets of his neighbors. This book is fast paced and full of surprises as the race to find the answers exposes the darkest sins of a small town. View all my reviews

Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls by Lauren Graham My rating: 5 of 5 stars Totally amusing look into the mind of one of my favorite actresses. I enjoy her in her shows and really enjoyed reading about her thoughts on them! View all my reviews

No Looking Back by Debra Webb My rating: 5 of 5 stars Meet Homicide Detective Laney Holt of the LAPD. Today is going to the the worst day of her life, a day that will have her questioning herself and her ability to continue doing her job.......The only thing she could do was to follow her training, to stop the suspect. and to protect her partner, but as the suspect turns and beads down on her with his weapon, the horror of the situation hits her and still all she can do is react and learn to live with the outcome.....This day is the defining moment that will send her to the peace of Shutter Lake...but will she find peace anywhere? This is a short read, an introduction to one of the amazing women of Shutter Lake, a Utopian community created by some powerful people with the means and the ability to create a home for them and those they care about where the worst crimes committed are of nuisance but not of danger.....until now. Continue reading about De...

trust no one: A Breakdown Series Short Read by Regan Black My rating: 5 of 5 stars trust no one (a breakdown Series Short Read) Dr.Ana Perez;s past collides with her present as six women, victims of human trafficking, are brought into the emergency room where she is working. The need to unburden herself of the guilt of surviving the monster she knew her father to be and the overpowering need of self preservation warring within her drives her to seek a quiet place in the world....a place where she can finally feel safe and bury her past...but is there really a place? This is a short read, an introduction to one of the amazing women of Shutter Lake, a Utopian community created by some powerful people with the means and the ability to create a home for them and those they care about where the worst crimes committed are of nuisance but not of danger.....until now. Continue reading about Dr.Ana Perez and the town of Shutter Lake in Regan Black's ...

just one look by Peggy Webb My rating: 5 of 5 stars just one look (a breakdown Series Short Read) Julia Ford is the voice that is currently telling the story of the serial killer the Jack O' Lantern, in fact she had been the one to give him his nickname. A crime reporter for the "Chicago World" , it was her reporting skills that brought the mysterious informant to seek her out. It was this woman, whom Julia dubbed "the tipster" that led her down the path that put her face to face with a psychopath.....and sent her to the quiet life offered by Shutter Lake....or was it as quiet as she hoped? This is a short read, an introduction to one of the amazing women of Shutter Lake, a Utopian community created by some powerful people with the means and the ability to create a home for them and those they care about where the worst crimes committed are of nuisance but not of danger.....until now. Continue reading about Julia Ford and the ...

her deepest fear: A Breakdown Series Short Read by Vicki Hinze My rating: 5 of 5 stars her deepest fear (a breakdown Series Short Read) Dr. Dana Perkins holds dual Ph.D.'s in education and psychology but her love is for the kindergarten students. The children she sees as the future and who she is determined to instill a love of learning in. The love of learning that will lead them to better lives. Their lives, their futures are what she has devoted her life to but today she will find that the dangers of this world will seek out even the most innocent ...and through her grief and guilt will, send her seeking the quite safety of Shutter Lake....or is it safe? This is a short read, an introduction to one of the amazing women of Shutter Lake, a Utopian community created by some powerful people with the means and the ability to create a home for them and those they care about where the worst crimes committed are of nuisance but not of danger.....until...

No Looking Back by Debra Webb My rating: 5 of 5 stars Meet Homicide Detective Laney Holt of the LAPD. Today is going to the the worst day of her life, a day that will have her questioning herself and her ability to continue doing her job...... This day is the defining moment that will send her to the peace of Shutter Lake. This is a short read, an introduction to one of the amazing women of Shutter Lake, a Utopian community created by some powerful people with the means and the ability to create a home for them and those they care about where the worst crimes committed are of nuisance but not of danger.....until now. Continue reading about Detective Laney Holt and the town of Shutter Lake in Debra Webb's The Dead Girl, the first in the four novels in the explosive mini series BREAKDOWN! View all my reviews

The Lies We Bury by Stacy Green My rating: 5 of 5 stars Stacy Green's Detective Cage Foster is on the move. In order to have greater opportunities, Cage Foster has left his job in the Adams County Sheriff's office in Mississippi and joined the Louisiana Bureau of Investigations, moving his small family to New Orleans, where the past and the present collide! Two weeks before Cage is set to start in his new position, a missing girl from an unsolved case in Mississippi is arrested in New Orleans. Seven long years have passed, but Cage has never forgotten. This is the case that has haunted him throughout his career, but the woman before him has no memory of her former life or what happened to her and the girl that was abducted with her. Cage works with the NOPD Major Crimes Detective Myra Bonin to to discover the truth and to find a monster. This story is steeped with the sights, sounds and mystery that is New Orleans. A place where the visible a...

Gone Haunting in Deadwood by Ann Charles My rating: 5 of 5 stars Author Ann Charles is at it again as she types her fingers to the bone to hammer out another Spooktacular, sexy, and hilarious adventure in Deadwood, "Gone Haunting in Deadwood"- Deadwood 9! Nine books into this series and I am hoping that there will be one hundred and nine more! Violet is new to her trade but learning fast as she and her growing band of supporters tread into the world of ghost, ghouls and "others" in Violets new role as " Executioner". Oh, and don't forget the heat, as the flames are turned up with Violet and Doc Nyce's growing relationship and the scorching tension between Natalie Beals and Detective Cooper! With lots of witty banter and snappy dialogue, this book is just another example of Ms. Charles' talent in storytelling! Book Ten Please! View all my reviews

Lethal Distraction: A Pierogies & Pumps Mystery Novella by Terri Reid My rating: 5 of 5 stars Leave it to Terri Reid to give us this this adorable character to match wits with Mary O'Reilly's brother Tom! Zoe is such a refreshing character, smart and funny with just enough naivety. And paired with Tom O'Reilly...Oh my! I can't wait to read more of their adventures! View all my reviews

The Legacy of Falcon Ridge by D.L. Roan My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Legacy of Falcon Ridge is an amazing emotional finale to this beautiful saga about love, relationships, and most importantly, family. As we say goodbye to a beloved family member we are there to greet the newest generation of the McLendon family....being brought full circle to a new beginning. Ms. Roan did a beautiful job in building this family, warts and all, and a superb job in writing this final chapter in their story. I look forward to see what new adventures Ms. Roan has in store for her readers! View all my reviews