I adore Simone St. James’ blend of mystery, history, and the supernatural, so I’ve been working my way through her backlist. The Other Side of Midnight takes us to 1920 London and into the world of mediums as Ellie Winter searches for answers in the mysterious death of the glamorous medium Gloria Sutter.
The Shop on Hidden Lane by Jayne Anne Krentz is her newest paranormal romantic suspense novel, and while it is loosely tied to the Fogg Lake series, it is a standalone. This was the first book I devoured this year, and I have zero regrets. If you love romantic suspense wrapped in a little paranormal woo-woo, you’ll want to grab a copy.
You Can Scream by Rebecca Zanetti is the fifth Laurel Snow novel set in Washington state. It follows FBI profiler Laurel Snow, her office and Fish and Wildlife officer Huck Rivers. Together, they are dealing with the murder of a prominent scientist and the illegal poaching of a rare Pacific plant. An addictive installment!
The Seven Rings by Nora Roberts is the last novel in the Lost Brides Trilogy. Roberts brings romance and paranormal elements together for a suspenseful and heartwarming conclusion to the series as Sonya MacTavish and others work to break the curse that has haunted Poole Manor for generations.
Innocence Road by Lauren Griffin is a standalone romantic suspense that takes place in Marfa, Texas. When Detective Leanne Everhart returns home after her father’s passing, a new murder scene reveals ties to previous cold cases. With a side dish of romance, you’ll want to curl up with Griffin’s newest offering.
