Dear Debbie.

 

 

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  4.5★

Sometimes, enough is enough… 

Debbie Mullen is losing it. For years, she has compiled all of her best advice into her column, Dear Debbie, where the wives of New England come for sympathy and neighborly advice. Through her work, Debbie has heard from countless women who are ignored, belittled, or even abused by their husbands. And Debbie does her best to guide them in the right direction. 

Or at least, she did. 

These days, Debbie’s life seems to be spiraling out of control. She just lost her job. Something strange is happening with her teenage daughters. And her husband is keeping secrets, according to the tracking app she installed on his phone. Now, Debbie’s done being the bigger person. She’s done being reasonable and practical. It’s time to take her own advice. 

And now it’s time for payback against all the people in her life who deserve it the most.

 

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Just when I didn't think I could be more surprised by Freida's book, I was proven wrong. Dear Debbie had everything I love about thriller books, and I found myself unable to put it down. Every page had me wondering what Debbie would do next. I loved the twists in this book; most of which I didn’t see coming. One of my favorite things about Freida books is the twists. No matter how many times you think you have figured it out, most of the time you will be wrong. The twists will keep you turning the pages, and before you realize, you finish the book. I finished this book in one day; I could not pull away from the story. 

The beginning was slow, but once the story picked up, I was intrigued and found myself telling my friends about the book. Debbie wasn’t the only one keeping secrets; so was Cooper, but the secret he was keeping was far from what I assumed it was. I did wonder if Cooper would notice that Debbie is acting differently, and there was part of me that hoped he would. I understood why Debbie did what she did, but I also felt that if no one stopped her, she would go too far. There was so much happening in this book, even if you wanted to put book down, you wouldn’t be able to. 

I loved the Dear Debbie drafts; those were very interesting to read. The character development for Debbie was outstanding. Although Debbie had issues, she’s one of my favorite characters from the Freida books that I read. She’s the character you know you shouldn’t like, but you still find yourself rooting for. After this book, I can’t wait to see what Freida has in store for us next. Highly recommended for thriller fans.

Roped In (Silver Saloon,#1)

 

 

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 Thank you to  Persis for letting me be part of her amazing street team, and for opportunity to read this ARC.

 

Blair Rivers never does repeats—especially not with cocky, gorgeous cowboys she meets during rodeo weekends. But after one unforgettable ni

ght with a mysterious stranger, she heads home to Whiskey Creek and tries to forget all about him.
Until he walks into her bar. 

Gage Dalton just took a job as the new foreman at a neighboring ranch. He didn’t expect to run into the fiery bartender who ghosted him—but he’s more than happy to turn the heat back up. Trouble is, Blair doesn’t believe in love. And Gage? He’s planning on making her believe in second rounds.

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I’ve been reading Persis Lassiter since she wrote her first book, The Layover That Changed Everything. I love all her books; she has a way of capturing your attention from the first page to the last. While reading, you’ll find yourself feeling connections with the characters. Roped In wasn’t any different, and even though Gage screamed red flags, I couldn’t help but feel drawn to him. I understood why he did what he did, but at the same time, I felt he went a little too far. Even though at first I didn’t understand how Blair could be drawn to Cage, as the story progressed, I saw it. Cage is the type of character you shouldn’t like, but you can’t help but like him. The tension and action in this book made it impossible to put down. Every page had me wondering what’s going to happen next. 

I loved Blair. I loved how Blair wouldn’t let anyone know what to do until Cage showed up. There was so much tension between them that I was always on edge, eager to see what was going to happen next. One of my favorites in this book was the descriptions; I could picture Whiskey Creek and The Silver Saloon while I was reading, as if I was watching a movie. Also, the emotions in this book; I felt every single one of them. Roped In was one of the darker books, and I loved everything about it. I read it until I reached the last page and afterwards recommended it to my friends. I’m still thinking about it and cannot wait for the second book. 

Although I loved all of Persis’s books, Roped In is my new favorite; at least so far. I had always loved books that feature a western vibe, and this one is one of the most intense, and favorites. I would highly recommend checking this book out. Be prepared for a thrilling ride!

The Last Drive Home(Golden City,#3)

 

 

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  Thank you to the author,Casandra Moll for letting be part of ARC Team!  All opinions are my own.

 

 

04.07.26 

Liam Montgomery is a veteran MLB shortstop, a devoted father, and Golden City’s sunshine. He’s spent the last decade focusing on his game and his daughter, committed to avoiding women and relationships. When his longtime nanny leaves to pursue a new career, Liam is stuck sorting through a string of disappointing hires and a pile of lackluster applications—an unwelcome distraction in what should be his hard-earned retirement year. 

Until he meets her. 

Tessa Hastings takes care of everyone—her four adult siblings who can’t seem to grow up and the families she nannies for. But Tess has never learned to accept the same care she so freely gives. When she’s suddenly let go from her current position, she finds herself searching for a new job to ground her while quietly drowning in a relationship that's been just "good enough" for far too long. 

When Liam takes a chance interviewing a friend of a friend, Tess shows up and they realize they’ve met before—weeks ago when Sammy, the Montgomery’s family dog, ran away from Liam and into Tessa’s ice cream-filled arms. Now, as the two grow closer and lines start to blur, both realize the ways they’ve protected themselves all this time might be the very reason they’re afraid to swing at something real.
Because sometimes love doesn't come right down the middle. 

Sometimes, it forces you to chase it.

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Baseball is one of my favorite sports. When I came across this book, it captured my attention right away. The title was what first caught my eye, followed by the cover. I’m so glad that I got a chance to read this book. I liked the story's pacing and the way the relationship between Tessa and Liam developed. It was realistic. When I started reading The Last Drive Home, I wondered how long it would take them to confess the attraction that the two of them felt for one another. I could practically feel the tension between them. I was rotting for the two of them. 

I haven’t read the other book in the series, but now that I read The Last Drive Home, I can’t wait to read the others. I loved Liam, I loved the way he took care of his daughter, Ruthie; he was such an amazing dad, and the way that he looked out for Tessa. The way he looked out for Tessa; that’s when I knew that his feelings went deeper than he was willing to admit. I feel like everyone but him could see it. Among all the characters in the book, Tessa, Liam, and Ruthie were my favorites. If I were asked to pick a favorite, I don’t think I could choose. I loved the bond that Tessa formed with Ruthie. I think that she needed someone like Tessa in her life. 

 
I felt so many different emotions while reading this book. I loved how caring Tessa was, the way she took care of Ruthie, and the way she looked out for her family. It’s one of the reasons that I felt that Liam and Tessa were perfect for each other. The Last Drive Home is one of those books where the minor characters stand out as well, and you find yourself wanting to learn more about them. I would highly recommend this book for romance fans! I’m eager to see what Cassandra has in store for us next!

Remarkably Bright Creatures.

 

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After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she's been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago. 

Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn't dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors--until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova. 

Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night Tova's son disappeared. And now Marcellus must use every trick his old invertebrate body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it's too late. 

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Remarkably Bright Creatures is unlike any book that I read before. It touched me in so many ways. I've been hearing about this book for a while. My friend and I finally decided to buddy read this book. I'm so glad that we did. It was interesting to read the book from the Octopus's perspective. I liked the way that he described everything, and I loved his view on humans. I knew that Octopuses are smart creatures, but I had no idea how much. I did my own research after finishing the book. Marcellus was one of my favorite characters in the book, and the way he bonded with Tova was so bittersweet. 

Tova was another character I adored, and I liked how much she cared about her job and Marcellus. The way those two communicated had me smile every time. You never think that an Octopus and a human could have that special bond, and they do. That was one of my favorite things about this book: the connection between Tova and Marcellus. Long after I turned the last page, I was still thinking about the two of them. Marcellus and Tova are the two characters that you won’t forget. I think friendship is just what the two of them needed. 

I liked the way Van Pelt intertwined Marcellus, Tova, and Cameron’s stories. I was also curious to find out what happened to Tova’s son, Erik. I was also eager to see if Cameron would be able to locate his father. There were a few slow parts, but I loved most of it. Now that I read the book, I’m excited for the movie to come out. Remarkably Bright Creatures is a book that will stay with you.

Then There Was You.

 

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 Thank you to the author, S.L Scott and The Author Agency, for providing me with EARC,in exchange for honest review. All opinions are my own.

 

 

The time is now. 

I’d almost forgotten what it felt like to smile, to laugh, and to really live. Until I met him.
Heart-stoppingly handsome. Totally forbidden. Keats Matthews looked at me like I was something special. 

He was escaping his past. I wanted to escape my present. Together, we fell hard and fast and knew we had found forever. Or so we thought … 

Six years later, his shoulders are broader than I remembered, his charming smile thaws my frozen heart, and it’s so tempting to run my fingers through his hair like I did years ago. But it’s the tenderness and warmth in his brown eyes that remind me of the forever we almost shared.
It’s magic when we’re together again. Our chemistry has only magnified. Seeing him, confident and more irresistible than ever, has me falling for him all over again and hoping for a second chance.
But he still believes our timing was off before. He’s wrong. It was the secret I kept hidden that was our undoing. Time hasn’t healed old wounds, and not everything hidden has come to light. When it does, we’ll stand together or fall apart. Either way, we must find out.

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I loved Sosie and Keats’s story. Don’t you just love those names? They are so unique, just like the characters. Then There Was You is a story where you know that you are going to love the characters from the moment that you meet them. That’s the feeling I got from Sosie and Keats. This is the type of romance book that I love. I have read a lot of romance books, but this one… it was so raw and so beautiful, and I saw Keats and Sosie’s story play out like a movie in my mind. I rooted for them throughout the book; these two belong together. 

I liked how Sosie and Keats met, and it didn’t take long to see how powerful their connection was. The way S.L. Scott described their emotions and connection, I felt those emotions, as if I were part of the story. It was a beautifully written love story, and I couldn’t get enough. Then There Was You is the type of story that will have you turning the pages until the last page. This is the book that I read when I couldn’t sleep. I loved escaping into Sosie and Keats’s story. 

This was a very moving and emotional book, and I loved everything about it. I loved the way that the author described the setting; I pictured myself there. I loved both Sosie and Keats, but of the two, Sosie is the one who went the furthest. She had endured so much. I loved that Keats supported her every step of the way. Then There Was You is the story I wish I could give more than five stars to. I would highly recommend it for romance fans. This was my second book by S.L. Scott, and I can’t wait to check out her others.