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Continue reading →: A Family MatterClaire Lynch’s A Family Affair is a dual-timeline story of love, loss, and long-buried secrets. From the struggles of 1980s motherhood to the quiet restlessness of modern marriage, this novel explores identity, intimacy, and forgiveness—though its abrupt ending left me wanting more. A thoughtful but imperfect 3.5-star read.
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Continue reading →: The StormA decades-old murder, a looming hurricane, and a small-town inn at the center of it all—The Storm by Rachel Hawkins blends coastal atmosphere with buried secrets. As the waves rise, so does the truth, proving that some people are deadlier than any storm.
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Continue reading →: We Were Never FriendsA Palm Springs sorority reunion turns deadly in We Were Never Friends—but the real danger comes from the women themselves. Old grudges, absurd plot twists, and unlikeable characters make this one more chaotic than thrilling. For me, the suspense never landed, and the big reveal fell flat.
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Continue reading →: BladeWhen lawyer and former competitive skater Ana Robbins takes on the case of a teen accused of murder, her investigation leads back to The Palace — the elite skating facility where she trained. As secrets resurface, Ana must confront the dark truths she thought she’d left behind.
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Continue reading →: The SinfluencersWhen Jenna Miller reluctantly tags along to a luxury influencer retreat, she expects glam tips and networking—not danger. The Sinfluencers by K.D. Wong blends social media culture, ambition, and suspense into a story that asks: how far will you go for fame, and what will it cost you?
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Continue reading →: Survive the NightA late-night road trip with a stranger turns into a psychological nightmare in Survive the Night. Set in 1991, Riley Sager’s thriller follows a grieving college student who might be trapped in a car with a killer. Tense, twisty, and cinematic—this one kept me flipping pages until the end.
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Continue reading →: The Rich Guy’s WifeThe Rich Guy’s Wife promises glitz and suspense—but delivers a surface-level mystery wrapped in rushed romance. With red flags ignored and questions left unanswered, this fast-paced read will keep you turning pages, even if the payoff falls flat. Read on for my full review of Bonnie Traymore’s latest.
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Continue reading →: The Dating ProhibitionRomance meets ambition in The Dating Prohibition, a story about chasing your dreams and maybe falling for your brother’s best friend in the process. Kendra has a vision. Ben is a beautiful distraction. But is success sweeter when shared—or savored solo?
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Continue reading →: Hunting AvaI went into Hunting Ava expecting a gripping urban thriller, but the far-fetched plot, implausible character choices, and nonstop dialogue left me frustrated. If you’re in it for fast action and drama, it delivers. But if you’re looking for realism or depth, this one might leave you wanting more.
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Continue reading →: The House in the PinesA YouTube video sets Maya on a journey to uncover the truth about her best friend’s mysterious death seven years ago. The House in the Pines promises suspense and memory gaps, but what it delivers is a frustrating tale of miscommunication, secrecy, and a protagonist who’s hard to root for.
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