Relative Fortunes by Marlowe Benn may have started off slowly for me, but I soon found myself caught up in this cunning murder-mystery set against the roaring twenties in Manhattan.
Nonna’s Corner: Don’t Drink the Pink by B.C.R. Fegan
Welcome to another edition of Nonna’s Corner where I share books I’ve read with my grandchildren, affectionately referred to as the “Royals,” here at Caffeinated. Today we have Don’t Drink the Pink written by B.C.R. Fegan and illustrated by Lenny Wen. This book made me cry and has become a favorite read this summer. Grab an iced mocha and enjoy!
The Undertaker’s Assistant by Amanda Skenandore
The Undertaker’s Assistant by Amanda Skenandore takes readers to New Orleans during the Reconstruction Era as Effie Jones, a former slave works as an embalmer and uncovers the secrets of her childhood. Gripping and poignant Skenandore reflects on a turbulent time in America’s history.
Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean
A feisty heroine and a swoon-worthy protector go head-to-head, in Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean. She hooked from the start and before their story came to a close, I laughed, cried, and swooned Thank you Sarah. May I have another?
Demon Magic and a Martini by Annette Marie
We are back at the Hammer and Crow Guild preparing to celebrate Halloween when a demon gets loose in the human realm in Demon Magic and a Martini by Annette Marie. Can Tori and her three mage buddies stop a demon and what will it cost them?