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“To them, the devil wasn’t a myth; he was a neighbor who shared the grocery aisle…”

Twenty years of unsolved murders, two parents murdered, and a six-year-old child kidnapped, with their bodies found months later…every year. 😳 The suspense and mystery had me hooked from the very beginning and I did NOT want to stop reading!

Beyond the twists and secrets, this book is also an incredibly emotional love story filled with healing, patience and a love that makes you feel everything. 🥹❤️ A perfect mix of heart-pounding suspense and heart-melting romance!

H.J. Cartwright’s writing made me fall in love with each character and I was so invested in their stories. So many tears were shed and the suspense had me on the edge of my seat! 😭❤️ I felt ALL the emotions with this one!

If you’re looking for a romantic thriller filled with mystery, family secrets, suspense and an emotional love story that will tug at your heartstrings, YOU NEED TO READ THIS ONE! 🖤📚

If I could give it 6 ⭐️s, I WOULD!

Thank you @hjcartwrightauthor for the opportunity to review this ARC!

#ilovethrillers #romanticthriller #arcreview #honestreview by @dafnie1978

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In true @meghanquinnbooks fashion, Christmas Staycation is HILARIOUS! 😂 From the prologue alone, there were so many laugh-out-loud moments and the chaos only gets better from there!

Nolan is annoying and hilarious all at the same time and his relationship with Taran is the perfect mix of comedy and romance. These two balance each other perfectly, proving that opposites really do attract! Add in an ex-fiancé’s brother, a fake fiancé, a fake Christmas wedding, and the chaos of Kringletown, and you have the perfect recipe for holiday hilarity.

The banter between all the characters is absolute chaos in the best way. The full-cast narration is AMAZING, bringing every character to life and making this such an entertaining listen!

If you love laugh-out-loud spicy rom-coms filled with family chaos, fake dating, and Christmas shenanigans, this one is a must-listen! ❤️🎧 Grab it on October 20th!

Absolutely a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🎄

Thank you to @meghanquinnbooks and @good.girls.pr for the opportunity to review this ALC!

#alcreview #holidayromcom #merryquinnmas by @dafnie1978

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“The Hidden Costs of Loving Someone the World Hates” - Killer in the Family

This true crime book feels like watching a true crime documentary unfold on the page. What makes it unique is the perspective of the people who were related to and loved the killers, offering a deeper look at the impact of their crimes on those closest to them.

Co-authored by Melissa Moore, daughter of “The Happy Face Killer,” Keith Jesperson, this is an interesting read that explores the hidden struggles of being related to or loving someone the world despises. If you’re a true crime fan, this book is worth adding to your TBR!

Thank you to @netgalley and RBmedia for giving me the opportunity to review this audiobook.

⭐️⭐️⭐️.75

#truecrime #honestreview #alcreview #rbmedia by @dafnie1978

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3 days ago

Old money, family secrets, second-chance romance, and a murder mystery filled with twists and turns! With poisoning, deaths and everyone looking suspicious, you’ll find yourself questioning everyone and trying to figure out who the killer really is.

Just like the title says… trust no one! 🤫 Everyone has secrets and no one seems completely innocent. The suspense keeps you guessing until you’re trying to piece together all the clues.

Overall, this was a good listen with plenty of drama, mystery, and unexpected twists to keep you engaged. If you enjoy family secrets, romance and a whodunit where everyone is a suspect, this one is worth adding to your TBR! 🎧📚

Thank you to @netgalley and @brilliancepublishing for the opportunity to review this audiobook.

Rated:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#alcreader #honestreview #ilovethrillers by @dafnie1978

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4 days ago

This was an unexpectedly fun ride…😉

Amidst all the spice and explicit scenes, there’s actually a really cute love story. Two book lovers falling in love…I mean…🫣🫠

A neurodivergent, total green-flag, aspiring bookshop owner MMC, and a goth, tattooed, plus-size FMC make for some fun banter and extra-steamy scenes. 🔥

And a little love for the narrators, Rachel Dane and Grayson Owens, who did an awesome job bringing these characters and their story to life! 🎧❤️

At the heart of it all is a lovely reminder to believe in yourself and your dreams, even when you think the people around you won’t…and to find someone who loves all your broken pieces. 💜

Thank you @victoryeditingngc @netgalley Co-op for the opportunity to review this audiobook

Rated: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#arcreader #iloveaudiobooks #bookish by @dafnie1978

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6 days ago

A creepy, suspenseful and nail-biting YA thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat!

The entire senior class of 2001 heads to Kaleidoscope Key Resort for an exciting overnight trip. What they don’t know is that it will be their last night alive. The resort is full of secrets, and once you enter, the exits seem to disappear. By morning, almost everyone is dead, leaving only five survivors. No one knows what really happened or why.

Years later, the survivors’ children return to the island, and the nightmare begins again.

A curse? Ghosts? Something more sinister?

With a dual timeline, eerie descriptions and plenty of twists, this story kept me on the edge of my seat! A little confusing at times, but definitely creepy!

@carrie_coello_voice & @lindseydorcus narration did a great job of portraying the creepy vibe written by @gayowyn

A great pick for spooky season!👻

Rated: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Releases: 11/10/26

Thank you to @netgalley and @macmillan.audio for the opportunity to review this ALC!

#goodreadsreview #audiobookreview #bookstagram #spookyreads #thrillerreads by @dafnie1978

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7 days ago

My little @amydawsauthor loving heart is so happy right now! ✨🩷✨

Thank you to @charmednboundbooks for helping me complete my Mountain Men Matchmaker series! I searched everywhere for a sprayed edges copy of Nine Month Contract and you guys had one! 😁

I also picked up Take a Number to complete my Wait With Me series!!

#iloveromcoms #myhappyplace❤️ by @dafnie1978

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9 days ago

What if Belle married Gaston instead of the Beast?… 👀

That’s exactly what Caroline Grey’s story felt like—and let me tell you, I HATED Orson. 😡

This book took me on an emotional roller coaster I wasn’t prepared for. Anger, sadness, love, hatred, frustration, desire, and happiness…sometimes all in the same chapter! 😭❤️‍🔥

And the chemistry and spice between Caroline & Zane was off the charts. 🔥🔥

I also absolutely loved Zane and Fletcher’s banter! 😂 It brought the perfect amount of humor to the story and had me smiling every time.

Aaron Shedlock and Eva Kaminsky’s narration brought the characters and emotions to life and made it so easy to get caught up in the story.

At its heart, this is a beautiful story about healing, finding your strength, and learning to love again. Sometimes the person who helps you find yourself is the person you never expected. ❤️

Thank you to @netgalley and @harperaudio for the opportunity to review this ALC!🎧✨

Rated: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Releases: 10/12/26

#alcreview #honestreview #myhappyplace by @dafnie1978

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9 days ago

Thank you to @chloemaxeyauthor for giving me the opportunity to review this ARC! 🩷

Okay, this was just the sweetest romance! 🥹💕

Claire and Noah had me smiling from the start. Their banter, sarcasm, and chemistry were EVERYTHING. Add in fake dating, friends-to-lovers, and he falls first?! Swoon. 😍

Noah is attractive, cooks AND has a golden retriever named Biscuit? I mean… what more could you want? 😂🐕

I loved all the swoony, sweet, and heartfelt moments. This is a clean, closed-door romance that still gives you all the butterflies. 🦋

Definitely a cute feel-good romance to add to your TBR! ✨📚

Rated:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Releases: 10/20/26

#arcreader #honestreview #ilovetoread #cleanromance by @dafnie1978

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10 days ago

Holy Gingersnaps!!

🎄🔪 A Christmas murder mystery with Hallmark vibes, Whoville energy, and a little spice?! YES PLEASE. 🔪🎄

A murder in the town of Christmas threatens to ruin the annual Jingle Bell Jubilee, and Agents Mark Shepard and Holly Frost are on the case! They have to figure out who killed Anna Olaf before the killer ruins Christmas for everyone. 🎅🏼🕵️‍♀️

This was such a fun and entertaining listen! It had me hooked within the first minute, and the narration by Angela Dawe, Colin Donnell, and Patti Murin was fantastic. They each did an amazing job bringing their characters to life and giving them such distinct personalities.

There were tons of laugh-out-loud moments, fantastic banter, and just the right amount of spice to keep things interesting. 😂🔥

If that sounds like your kind of holiday chaos, you’re going to LOVE this book! 🎄❤️

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommend!
Releases: 10/13/26

Thank you to @netgalley and @macmillan.audio for the opportunity to review this ALC!

#alcreview #honestreview #auidobooklover #bookstagram by @dafnie1978

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11 days ago

This book gave me ALL the Hallmark Christmas movie feels! 🎄❤️ Fun, silly, energetic, and such a feel-good story.

@karissavacker as the narrator brought so much personality to the story!

Chloe was absolutely adorable. She’s kooky and a HUGE people pleaser, she reminded me so much of Princess Giselle from Enchanted! ✨

James is the ultimate city boy, making him such a fun contrast to Chloe.

I loved the sweet love story, family time, Christmas traditions, and cozy holiday vibes. Overall, such a fun and festive read! 🎄❤️

Rated: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Releases: 10/05/26

Thank you to @netgalley and @thomasnelsonfiction for the opportunity to review this ALC. by @dafnie1978

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13 days ago

📚September Recap🎧

Ended September on book #99!
Had to mix it up this month…thrillers and romance…it’s always fun to throw a little swooning in the mix! 🩷

#metime #ılovebooks #momsescape #ilovethrillers by @dafnie1978

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