tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84735928311022847722024-03-13T17:01:13.924-04:00Darling Jill QuiltsDarling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.comBlogger2344125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-11765975034536991662024-03-13T16:38:00.001-04:002024-03-13T17:00:41.637-04:00A Smoking BunAlso published in February, this was a nice cozy from a new to me author! Four stars!*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and St. Martin's Paperbacks for my honest review.*Jules and Carlos are hosting Carlos' ex and her family for a few days at New Year's and Jules is excited to be spending time with the whole family and showing them Mount Ashford. they take a Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-52571077091746288732024-03-13T11:17:00.002-04:002024-03-13T11:18:56.447-04:00The Guest by B.A. ParisPublished February 20, 2024 and a 5 star review for me! A great twisty thriller.*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my honest review.*Iris and Gabriel have just returned from holiday and found Laure has taken up residence in their bed. As shocking as this seems to the reader, it is explained that Laure is a long time family friend who has had access to Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-5140091177106432342024-01-23T17:40:00.005-05:002024-01-23T17:40:55.384-05:00The Traitor*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine, and Bantam books for my honest review.*I loved the first in this series so much and I was very excited to get the second to read! It did not disappoint at all!Taking the energy of Alias Emma running through London in one evening and add to it "Below Deck" on a super yacht and you have a super thriller Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-89616630412456158242024-01-17T10:41:00.003-05:002024-01-17T10:41:29.662-05:00The Expectant Detectives This novel was published just last week and I finished it today. I give it 5 stars. It is not a cozy mystery and not a rom-com - some foul language used. I highly recommend!*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and Minotaur Books for my honest review.*Alice and Joe are expecting a baby and decided to move from London to the Cotswolds to raise the baby in aDarling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-25732427132583109792024-01-10T12:54:00.005-05:002024-01-10T12:54:39.526-05:00Coconut Drop Dead *I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and Minotaur Books for my honest review.*Lyndsay Murray is still running her Spice Isle Bakery and trying to grow business and the Caribbean American Heritage Festival is looming. Luckily after the last installment, the bakery is going to be a vendor at the festival and get more business. And then there is a murder at Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-46866211337383261312023-12-20T11:14:00.002-05:002023-12-20T11:14:17.890-05:00People to Follow *I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and Wednesday Books for my honest review.*The cover on this novel is so very misleading! Ten teen influencers sign on for a reality TV show where they are cut off from the rest of the world on a secluded island and recorded non stop. But the watches they are given as gifts are actually linked to production. And Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-67035510935054690512023-12-19T13:11:00.008-05:002023-12-19T13:12:41.250-05:00Lost HoursThis is such a great series! It is not a watered down cozy like some authors write. I highly recommend all of the books in this series!*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press and Minotaur Books for my honest review.*Beth is settling in well in Alaska in the 5th installment of this series. And after a woman is found who claims to have been kidnapped, she is Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-66096527671090778442023-10-20T14:24:00.005-04:002023-10-20T16:41:36.128-04:00The New MotherPublished earlier this year. 4 stars *I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press and Minotaur Books for my honest review.*A new mother is being gas lighted by her neighbor who doesn't want to be married anymore. None of the characters are particularly likeable. And I didn't feel like this was even a thriller. More like a drama. But the story unfolded nicely Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-80368639559018145892023-10-20T14:14:00.001-04:002023-10-20T14:21:43.039-04:00Hard Dough Homicide Catching up slowly!! *I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my honest review.*Second in a series and I felt like it was just as strong as the first. A Caribbean bakery in Brooklyn, NY trying to find it's place amongst the other bakeries. Lyndsay has plans for the bakery as far as production and meals and catering down the road, but when a Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-3299478225795864292023-10-19T14:37:00.005-04:002023-10-19T14:37:34.565-04:00For You and Only YouAs usual, the books are so much better than a movie or TV series!!*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for my honest review.*I love Joe Goldberg! I love the books because there is a sense that Joe is the original Joe throughout the series in the books. I feel like the TV series is not keeping with the original Joe.**Stepping off my soapbox now**Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-52770721111587452852023-10-19T14:20:00.002-04:002023-10-19T14:20:08.577-04:00The Only SurvivorsTrying to catch up. Just doing what I can. This book was published earlier this year. *I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Marysue Rucci Books for my honest review.*I will always read Megan Miranda novels! Cassidy survived a tragedy in high school with several other classmates and they have become known as the survivors. And then one commits suicide on the first Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-86269388938722567832023-08-30T17:05:00.005-04:002023-08-30T17:08:40.287-04:00The SoulmateSuch a good read! Four stars for me. Hepworth is a wonderful story teller and the narration on the audio books are great. Released April 2023.*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my honest review.*Sally Hepworth is always a favorite of mine so I was excited to get approval to read The Soulmate. Gabe and Pippa are raising their 2 daughters in a newly Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-92155648704709173862023-03-17T19:43:00.007-04:002023-03-17T19:43:48.743-04:00The Villa*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my honest review.*Emily and Chess grew up together, but as adults have grown apart. Chess has reinvented herself several times and is now a self help guru with millions of followers while Emily has a cozy mystery series with several more books to write for the series. Emily is also going through recovering from an Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-91415254816247932892023-02-07T17:01:00.001-05:002023-02-07T17:01:31.470-05:00Vinyl Resting Place*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and St. Martin's Paperbacks for my honest review.*What a great first in a new series! Set in Texas. Three sisters re-opening a family music store selling records and coffee and, in doing so, becoming the third generation running a music store in the small town where everyone knows everyone else. Juni, the youngest, returned Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-21575274817435839452023-02-07T12:58:00.002-05:002023-02-07T12:58:30.965-05:00Winter's End *I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, St Martin's Press and Minotaur Books for my honest review.*I am going to be totally biased in this review because I absolutely love this series!Spring is just around the corner and Beth is facing her first Death March - the annual coming together to make sure everyone made it through winter. When a couple of residents don't check in, Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-58209722621177996932023-02-06T12:05:00.003-05:002023-02-06T12:05:40.207-05:00Bound by Murder - Review *I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for my honest review.*Jenna has settled into her life as the antique book store owner and with her police officer boyfriend. She has good friends and has mostly recovered from her old life where she was accused of theft and murder. And then her ex shows up with his new bride-to-be and her entourage and they are Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-45438943446804519502022-12-20T17:20:00.006-05:002022-12-20T17:20:34.593-05:00The Couple at No. 9 Moving is such a pain and takes so much time. I am still catching up on books finished over the summer. it would help to sit and write the reviews occasionally. *I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, Harper Perennial and Paperbacks, and Harper Paperbacks for my honest review.*Imagine starting a home reno on a house that has been in your family for years and bodies are Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-1877393020303019332022-10-01T12:43:00.001-04:002022-10-01T12:43:12.953-04:00Alias EmmaI highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries with a touch of foul language and loads of action! It was published in early August 2022 so go and get a copy today!!*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine, and Bantam Books for my honest review.*When I first got a recommendation to read this book, I was dreading it a little Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-19617011701157277222022-10-01T12:10:00.004-04:002022-10-01T12:10:44.700-04:00The New NeighborPlaying catch up still. I am almost all unpacked - all that is left is my sewing room and quilting frame. I have some areas to reorganize, but that will come in time. This novel was already published - July 2022. If you like spy novels and thrillers, this would be a great one to add to your list!*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, Random House Publishing and Ballentine Books forDarling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-71656516632081890662022-09-07T13:08:00.001-04:002022-09-07T13:08:02.069-04:00And There He Kept Her This spring and summer was interrupted by selling my condo and moving into a house. I am starting to get back into my reading groove. And here we go!!Joshua Moehling's debut was published June 14, 2022. It is an amazing and suspenseful thriller. Read it!!*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for my honest review.*Joshua Moehling's debut thriller is a Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-55723746148293600342022-07-18T21:34:00.002-04:002022-07-18T21:34:12.786-04:00The Vanishing TriangleAnother review! The Vanishing Triangle published May 1. A novel about murdered women in Ireland.*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for my honest review.*I am all about true crime TV and stories, but this book was disturbing for many reasons. There was a lot of information about Ireland, the IRA, war and the politics in the country. So much strife and Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-39987421810545710422022-07-14T12:13:00.003-04:002022-07-14T12:13:30.793-04:00The Next Thing You Know I am so behind on reviews! I decided earlier this year to sell my condo and buy a house and most of my time has been spent on that. And now that things are almost at the end, I am being overwhelmed with the list of NetGalley reviews I need to do.*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my honest review.*I think I have read each of Strawser's novels andDarling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-15642943444391147452022-02-26T09:55:00.000-05:002022-02-26T09:55:24.975-05:00Before She was Found and The Overnight GuestI found Heather Gudenkauf a few years ago through my library newsletter or new book releases and have been following her and reading her previous books ever since. I have never read a book that she has written that I didn't like.Three pre-teen girls in a small Iowa town are researching a local urban legend when a tragedy happens and the 3 girls and their families are thrust into a police Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-453951791487182372022-02-25T16:18:00.003-05:002022-02-25T16:18:56.933-05:00Finlay Donocan Knocks 'Em Dead Highly recommend this book and this series! Start with Finlay Donovan is Killing it! Do it! Today! Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead came out in February 2022. I gave it 5 stars.*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my honest review.*Elle Cosimano has done it again! Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead is a smart, sassy, and superb read! I loved the first Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473592831102284772.post-84999387609443830522022-02-22T19:29:00.001-05:002022-02-24T11:40:01.323-05:00Up to No Gouda I keep reading and reading and reading and just don't take the time for reviews enough. I have a few to do for NetGalley reads and I have a large list of books from NetGalley to keep reading. I just get too excited about starting a new book to take the time. *I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for my honest review of this audio book version.*Carly Darling Jill Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11126420789726965856noreply@blogger.com0