Audiobook Review: Death of a Modern King (Stormy Day Mystery #4) by Angela Pepper

 

Blurb: 

A suspicious death at the Koenig Estate has everyone talking. Stormy Day was there when it happened, and she alone holds the key to solving the mystery.

With a little help from her friends, including those on the police force, everyone's favorite small-town sleuth, Stormy Day, won't stop until justice is served.

The town might even need to name a new beverage after her!

Amazon: Death of a Modern King (Stormy Day Mystery Book 4) - Kindle edition by Pepper, Angela. Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

This was an enjoyable listen. I continued to enjoy the personal side to Stormy's love life and family life. This mystery had me guessing throughout, not quite figuring it out. There were a lot of suspects, red herrings, secrets, and lies. I have been enjoying the series and look forward to the next.
The narration by Tiffany Williams added to the entertainment of this story. She was clear and lively, very much a good listen.

This is my unsolicited review.

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She thought he was a servant. He turned out to be her salvation. 

Once, Sebastian Ashford was a duke's son—until his father's hanging stripped him of his name, his home, and his future. Branded by scandal and hardened by war, Sebastian returns to England with a single mission: uncover the truth behind his family's ruin. Disguised as a humble gardener, he infiltrates the estate of the very man he suspects of orchestrating it all.

Lady Rose Wentworth knows her place in Society—but that place is a prison. Raised in luxury yet suffocated by duty, she dreams of a life beyond her father's control. Now, she's being forced into marriage with a ruthless baron twenty years her senior—a match designed to secure power, not happiness. When she meets the new gardener, she's drawn to his quiet strength and piercing gaze—unaware that he's the enemy her family helped create.

As their forbidden romance deepens, Sebastian and Rose must choose between loyalty and desire, vengeance and redemption. But in a world where titles define worth and secrets can destroy everything, loving him could cost them their lives.

A Regency romance of slow-burn longing, forbidden attraction, hidden identities, and the intoxicating thrill of enemies becoming lovers.

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He's finally found his mate. Now he just needs to keep her alive.

Elle:
Renting this cabin in Alaska was meant to be a break.
I was supposed to be getting away from my stalker.
Instead, it looks like he's followed me here.
When I wake up to a strange man standing over me, I'm afraid that my stalker has finally caught me.
Instead, he tells me that he's not my stalker.
He's my fated mate.

Niko:
I've finally found my fated mate and I'm not letting her get away.
She warns me that she has a stalker and that she has to go back home, but I'm determined to protect her and keep her.
She doesn't know it yet, but we're meant to be. 

Now I just need to prove it to her. 

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His assistant is up for auction…and he just bought her.

Hugh
I would never be caught dead in a place like this.
Not normally, anyway, but tonight I'm desperate.
My curvy little assistant seems to have put herself up for auction, and there's no way in hell that I'm letting another man win her.
Not when she's meant to be mine.
Winning this auction is the easy part.
Convincing her to trust that I want more than just one night?
That might be the real challenge.

Letty
I would normally never put myself up for auction, but I'm desperate.
Auctioning myself off for a date was my last resort, and I had hoped the man who won me would be kind.
Gentle, even, if I was really lucky.
Instead, I end up sold to my billionaire boss.
Now Hugh is looking at me like I'm his for more than just one night—and I'm starting to think he's not the only one who wants it that way…

When you end up on the Naughty list. How do you get what you want for Christmas?
Simple, you buy it. These bad boys know everything has a price, and they're willing to pay.

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Book Review: Rebel Without a Claus by Katana Collins

 

Blurb: 

He’s the town grinch…

And she’s the Christmas-loving girl who just might make his heart grow three sizes.

Eve Winters lives for Christmas—the twinkling lights, the festive music, the over-the-top holiday magic. So when her parents need help running their Christmas-themed inn, she’s all in. The only problem? Luke Dawson—the town’s broody, flannel-wearing reindeer farmer who hates everything merry and bright. Unfortunately, he’s also the one providing the reindeer for the town’s biggest holiday festival, which means Eve is stuck working with Mr. Bah Humbug himself.

Luke has no patience for Christmas or the chaos that comes with it—especially when it involves Eve, the walking, talking embodiment of holiday cheer. He spent years trying to forget her, but now that she’s moved back to town—with her sharp tongue, city-girl attitude, and an unfortunate talent for getting stuck under mistletoe—forgetting her is impossible.

But between meddling townsfolk, mischievous reindeer, and a snowstorm that leaves them stranded together, Luke is starting to wonder if maybe Christmas—and Eve Winters—aren’t so bad after all.

She’s all sparkle and Christmas spirit. He’s one grinchy cowboy. But when the festive sparks turn into a full-blown holiday inferno, will this rebel without a claus surrender to the season’s greatest surprise—falling head over boots in love?

Amazon: Amazon.com: Rebel Without a Claus eBook : Collins, Katana: Kindle Store

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My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars - 

4 1/2 stars for me. This was a cute story with a very touching story as things really got going. I definitely needed tissues for the back half. Eve came home to spend time with her family. With her energy and drive, she helped her parents prepare their inn for the Christmas festival events. Winner would receive money and free advertising. Eve was very driven and took on very challenge with a mind to win. Luke was the grump in town because of his past, but his love for Eve had never gone away. They were so sweet together, at times arguing and agreeing. A fun and entertaining read.

I received a copy through Hambright, and this is my unsolicited review.

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What happens when a soldier receives an unexpected inheritance at Christmastime?

Wolf Cassidy is always in control. After serving as an Army pilot, he's going to marry his high school sweetheart and start a new career flying for a commercial airline. His whole life is neatly planned out, just the way he likes it.

But when he comes home to small town Trinity Falls for the holidays, Wolf receives an unexpected inheritance—a tiny baby boy.

From the moment Wolf looks into Ezra's little face, he knows he's going to say yes to the baby. Even though it means losing his career, his girlfriend, and all his life plans in an instant.

Now Wolf's days are filled with bottles, diaper changes, and baby books. And his nights are filled with dreams about Samantha, the golden-hearted young woman at a local veterans' foundation whose sunny smile and relentless offers of assistance are proving to be irresistible.

But Wolf knows he can't let himself fall for Samantha and her brilliant, bookish little sister—not if he wants to maintain even a tiny bit of control while his new life spins out unexpectedly.

When a sudden snowstorm hits the tiny farming community just before the holidays, Wolf and Samantha may be forced to confront the feelings they've both been trying to deny, and the bond that is inevitably drawing the four of them closer.

Trinity Falls Sweet Romance is all about finding family – one clean & wholesome romance at a time. The Trinity Falls Sweet Romance: Home for Christmas series celebrates a group of men coming home to a small Pennsylvania town at Christmastime, and finding love and meaning in the season.

 

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by Shaw Hart 

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She never planned on selling herself. He never planned on buying her.

Sienna
I only agreed to be auctioned off because it was the fastest way to save my grandma’s house.
One dinner, one night of pretending, and I’ll finally have the money we need.
Easy.
At least it was supposed to be.
Until he raised his hand.
The grumpy, brooding mountain man with stormy eyes and a reputation as cold as the mountain winters.
Now I’m not just his for the night.
I’m his wife.
His fake wife.

Heath
I don’t want a wife. I don’t want love.
What I want is the inheritance my grandfather left me, and the only way to get it is to be married before Christmas.
When I see Sienna standing on that stage, all sunshine and fire, I know I’ve found my answer.
Bidding on her was instinct. Claiming her as mine was inevitable.
This was supposed to be business, a deal, but the longer she’s in my home, the harder it is to remember where the act ends.
And the more I know I’ll burn the world down before I ever let her go.


When you’re on The Naughtier List, you don’t wait around for gifts — you take what you want.

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Book Review: The Man Who Cooked Children by Ryan Green

Blurb: 

He didn’t hide in the shadows.

He smiled. He grilled. He served his neighbours meat they never questioned.

To the people of Great Falls, Nathaniel Bar-Jonah was just another friendly face. He attended church, hosted barbecues, and was a neighbour you could trust. But inside his freezer were secrets far darker than anyone imagined.

Children disappeared. Rumours spread. And when the truth began to thaw, investigators uncovered something unspeakable – recipes that didn’t name the meat, bones buried in the yard, and stories of a man consumed with control who indulged every urge.

He didn’t just live among them. He fed them the unthinkable.

The Man Who Cooked Children is a chilling descent into the mind of a suspected cannibal, child killer, and master manipulator. A tale of horror disguised as hospitality, and a community that didn’t see the danger until it was too late.

WARNING: Contains disturbing content, graphic violence, and accounts of child abuse.

Amazon: Amazon.com: The Man Who Cooked Children: The Disturbing Crimes of Nathaniel Bar-Jonah (True Crime) eBook : Green, Ryan : Kindle Store

Goodreads: The Man Who Cooked Children: The Disturbing Crimes of Nathaniel Bar-Jonah by Ryan Green | Goodreads

My Review - 4 of 5 stars - 

This was an interesting case. The author dove into the life of Nathaniel Bar-Jonah, trying to find the why as well as how he managed to get away with things. Well-detailed as to the crimes and his home life. It was a quick read and informative.

This is my unsolicited review.

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Aloiki will do anything to protect his paradise, especially when that paradise is the woman who got away.

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Book Tour: Murder on the Squid Row Run (Sailing Mystery #1) by Julia Shovein with my review

Murder on the Squid Row Run

by Julia Shovein

Mystery

Date Published: June 10, 2025

Publisher: MindStir Media

Set sail for suspense in the thrilling first installment of the Sailing Mystery Series!

In Murder on the Squid Row Run, oboist Georgiana Quilter is finally hitting her stride—with a dream orchestra job and a new apartment. But when she agrees to pose as a celebrity’s girlfriend during a glamorous international sailing rally, things take a dark and deadly turn.

A body turns up on board. A child disappears. A saboteur strikes. As the Squid Row Run heads from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, Georgiana races to uncover secrets buried at sea—all while navigating a fake romance that’s becoming dangerously real.

Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, strong female sleuths, and nautical adventures, authentic maritime details inspired by the author’s own seven-year circumnavigation. Suspense, wit, and danger at every port

 

“… action-packed with a pitch-perfect ear for all the craziness of an international sailing rally.”

—Cap’n Fatty Goodlander, Cruising World Magazine

 

Love mystery series set on the water? This is your next great read.

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My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

This was an interesting story. There was plenty of action, plenty of clues, and a whole lot of secrets. I enjoyed the environment, sailing boats, a couple of stops along the way, well described so that I could see the setting. There were some gruesome murders so be prepared. Georgiana was smart and inclined to please others. I loved how she became more confident as she helped solve the crimes, showing her intelligence, though she did do some unsafe things. I recommend this story and look forward to more in the series.

About the Author

 

 Author Julia Shovein brings authenticity and edge to her mystery novels, drawn from a life spent at sea and in service. After a thirty-year career as a university professor of nursing (Professor Emeritus), Julia retired and embarked on a global sailing adventure with her husband, circumnavigating the globe over seven years.

She lived and wrote in exotic locations like New Zealand, Turkey, and London’s St. Katherine Dock. Upon returning home to Paradise, California, Julia and her husband narrowly escaped the devastating Campfire wildfire. These life-altering experiences shaped her writing—and her heroine, Georgiana Quilter.

Now living in Bremerton, Washington, with her husband Horst and husky Blue, Julia is a proud member of the Poulsbo Yacht Club. She’s truly, as Cruising World puts it, “the real thing.”

 

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Audiobook Release: Ricochet (Addicted Series) by Krista and Becca Ritchie, narrator Victoria Connolly

Ricochet by Krista and Becca Ritchie is now live in audio!

Narrated by: Victoria Connolly

With bonus material narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Savannah Peachwood, Christian Fox, Ava Erickson and Lee Samuels

As a sex addict, Lily Calloway must do the impossible. Stay celibate for 90 days.

Cravings and fantasies become her new routine, but while Loren Hale recovers from his alcohol addiction, Lily wonders if he'll realize what a monster she really is. After all, her sexual compulsions begin to rule her life the longer she stays faithful to him.

Progress. That's what Lily's striving for. But by trying to become closer to her family--people who aren't aware of her addiction--she creates larger obstacles. When she spends time with her youngest sister, she learns more about her than she ever imagined and senses an unsettling connection between Daisy and Ryke Meadows.

With Lily and Lo's dysfunctional relationship teetering and unbalanced, they will need to find a way to reconnect from miles apart. But the inability to "touch" proves to be one of the hardest tests on their road to recovery. Some love brushes the surface. Some love is deeper than skin.

Lily and Lo have three months to discover just how deep their love really goes.

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Audiobook Release: Brooke's Bliss (Nights in Bliss, Colorado #15) by Lexi Blake, narrators Kitty Bang, Ryan West, Lee Samuels

Brooke's Bliss by Lexi Blake is now live in audio! Narrated by: Kitty Bang, Ryan West & Lee Samuels Brooke Harper thought she would make it big in New York City, but she knew her heart would always be back in her hometown of Bliss, Colorado. She’d intended to come home as the big-shot fashion designer she’d always wanted to be, but her dream job turned into a nightmare, and now she’s crawling home to lick her wounds. When she meets up with two hot cowboys one night at Hell on Wheels, she decides they’re just what she needs to get her groove back. Bailey Kent hasn’t stopped thinking about Brooke since he met her years before when he first visited Bliss. She’s his dream woman, and now she’s within reach. She responds so beautifully not only to him, but to his brother. They’ve shared women all their lives, but both know Brooke is the one. There’s only one problem. She’s his muse, but she sees him as a way station, not the destination on this journey she’s taking. Only one problem? Shane Kent knows his brother sometimes doesn’t see the bigger picture. Bay’s head and heart are wrapped up in his art, and it’s Shane’s job to remember the reality of whatever situation they’re in, and this time it’s big trouble. Their last job took them to a ranch that might have been selling more than cattle. Shane witnessed something criminal and they ran, but their old crew is looking for them and he’s worried they’ll find Brooke, too. And then there’s the fact that they once hit on her sister-in-law and her brothers hate them.... It'll take a miracle to bring these three together, so it’s a good thing Bliss is known for them. Listen today! Audible: https://bit.ly/4oVqaDn Amazon: https://bit.ly/4rm5qX4 Goodreads: https://bit.ly/4rpVewQ

Book Review: Murder on the Squid Row Run (Sailing Mystery #1) by Julia Shovein

 

Blurb: 

Oboist Georgiana Quilter's life is looking up. She gets a dream job with a major orchestra and scores an awesome apartment by agreeing to a celebrity friend's proposal to pose as his girlfriend on a sailing rally from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: Squid Row Run. Then things go haywire. A dead body shows up, dressed just like a crew member. A saboteur targets an adjoining boat. A child goes missing after making a radio call for help. Georgiana falls in love with her phony boyfriend. She confronts more murders and mayhem with the help of fellow cruisers and a sexy security officer, discovering along the way more than one person aboard the diverse mothership hiding secrets. Can Georgiana find the danger facing the rally and protect her friends before someone else gets hurt?

Amazon: Murder on the Squid Row Run (Sailing Mystery Book 1) - Kindle edition by Shovein, Julia, Asla, Terryl M.. Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

B&N: Murder on the Squid Row Run by Julia Shovein, Terryl M. Asla | eBook | Barnes & Noble®

Goodreads: Murder on the Squid Row Run (Sailing Mystery) by Julia Shovein | Goodreads

My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

This was an interesting story. There was plenty of action, plenty of clues, and a whole lot of secrets. I enjoyed the environment, sailing boats, a couple of stops along the way, well described so that I could see the setting. There were some gruesome murders so be prepared. Georgiana was smart and inclined to please others. I loved how she became more confident as she helped solve the crimes, showing her intelligence, though she did do some unsafe things. I recommend this story and look forward to more in the series.

I received a copy through RABT Book Tours, and this is my unsolicited review.