J.P. Beaumont a retired cop and P.I. is informed by a friend that needs help in a death that was ruled accidental. The Victim died of a fentanyl overdJ.P. Beaumont a retired cop and P.I. is informed by a friend that needs help in a death that was ruled accidental. The Victim died of a fentanyl overdose....he was never on any drugs.
Beaumont discovers other similar cases. there were more than three; now he is dealing with a serial killer. The case becomes very complicated.
Great book!! I could not put it down.
Thanks to William Morrow for sending me a finished copy....more
Tao is a Fortune teller, she travels between villages telling small fortunes like, when will it rain or who will kiss the lady at the bar. This life ofTao is a Fortune teller, she travels between villages telling small fortunes like, when will it rain or who will kiss the lady at the bar. This life of hers is somewhat lonely. She is drawn into the search for a lost child. A local Baker joins in so does a magical cat. Tao had good things to say about the shop owner...his business flourished for her fortune telling.
I want to thank ACE books for sending me this ARC book....more
"Nature is our most critical infrastructure for tackling the climate crisis" according to Dr. Nadia Galle.
Technology can help nature get trough this. "Nature is our most critical infrastructure for tackling the climate crisis" according to Dr. Nadia Galle.
Technology can help nature get trough this. Sensors that tell when a tree needs water. Water gardens that protect cities from floods. A.I. powered robots that prevent wildfires from reaching urban areas. The native Americans knew where to locate a place to live and where is would be dangerous. They burned brush around trees in forests..so wild fires could not start. When the white settlers came they didn't want to adapt the Indian way and left the brush where is laid year after year. When a fire started it went wild. Trees can be protected, as noted in the story of a Holocaust survivor (Suzy) There was Linden tree next to the home, where she lived, it's branches reaching up to the attic windows where she hid herself, reading books. The tree helped her hide for three years. That same trees is 150 years old today. It brought luck and peace.
I want to thank Mariner Books for sending me this book...more
Two friends that were in Art School together. Orlando and Inigo also worked together for a short time, making money selling paintings even before they Two friends that were in Art School together. Orlando and Inigo also worked together for a short time, making money selling paintings even before they graduated.
Inigo was flamboyant and spent money very freely. The best restaurants, travel and very convictive to sell works of art. Orlando love art too, he just was not like his friend Inigo. Orlando mostly helped his friend Inigo keeping the art galleries open . Inigo adjusted the prices of art to suit himself. Knowing many people and artists he kept his game going until the lies, fraud caught up with him. He served seven years for fraud amounting to eighty six million.
I want to thank Pantheon Publishing for sending me an ARC of this book....more
It's almost Christmas, at Flavia's family estate in England where she is experimenting in her chemical lab, a way to ensnare Father Christmas. A film cIt's almost Christmas, at Flavia's family estate in England where she is experimenting in her chemical lab, a way to ensnare Father Christmas. A film crew has takes over the house to shoot a movie staring Phyllis Wyverns, a successful film star. When a blizzard comes to town all of Buckshaw comes to the estate to watch Ms. Wyvern perform . Just before the program starts Ms. Wyverns if found dead in her dressing room with a length of film wrapped around her neck, which strangled her.
Flavia, the sleuth must find the killer that is in plain sight.
I want to thank Bantam Books for sending me a finished copy to read....more
In 1966 Jackie Collins and Jacqueline Susann were both writing a book. A best seller and steamy for both women. Now there was a lot of hate mail and sIn 1966 Jackie Collins and Jacqueline Susann were both writing a book. A best seller and steamy for both women. Now there was a lot of hate mail and secrets exposed with these books.
In 1965 Nancy White is working for a publishing house . While she was working on Valley of the Dolls, she became friends with Jacqueline Susann.
Jackie met Nancy White, while visiting the publishing house. Jackie and Nancy were at a booksellers dinner, so in walks Jacqueline. Nancy introduces them. The next day they all were having drinks together.
I want to thank William Morrow Publishing for sending me the ARC copy of this book....more
A heart felt story that happens on Martha's Vineyard; bringing a Grandmother and Granddaughter together after to many years apart. Family secrets wereA heart felt story that happens on Martha's Vineyard; bringing a Grandmother and Granddaughter together after to many years apart. Family secrets were revealed when Mattie learns that she is part Native American from the tribe that has always been on the island.
I want to thank Kensington Press for the book you sent me....more
It's 1954 in Washington D.C. A group of women living in a boarding house called Briarwood House. There were three floors and a fourth, a small room in It's 1954 in Washington D.C. A group of women living in a boarding house called Briarwood House. There were three floors and a fourth, a small room in the attic. Their landlady ; owner of the house Mrs. Nilson has many rules for the ladies living under her roof.
There was Grace, Nora, Fliss, Clare, Bea , Arlene and Reka. They all got along reasonably well. They kept their secrets to themselves and were fiercely loyal.
I want to thank "William Morrow" publishing for sending me this book....more
A riveting tale of the happenings at a Summer Camp, in the Adirondacks. The Van Laar child age 8 disappeared years ago and now the sister Barbara has A riveting tale of the happenings at a Summer Camp, in the Adirondacks. The Van Laar child age 8 disappeared years ago and now the sister Barbara has disappeared as well.
An extensive search of the camp grounds as well as the forest surrounding the camp. The Laar family has owned the camp area and out buildings for many generations.
I want to thank Riverhead books for sending me this excellent book. ...more
**spoiler alert** In the Summer of 1919 after World War One, Constance Haverhill, travels to Hazelbourne - on - Sea to be a companion to an old friend.**spoiler alert** In the Summer of 1919 after World War One, Constance Haverhill, travels to Hazelbourne - on - Sea to be a companion to an old friend. Poppy the baronet's daughter operates a taxi service on a motorcycle with a side car; plus she wanted to teach flying. Some of their freedoms, are squelched as the men, are returning for their service. There are many humorous moments, similar to British comedy.
I want to thank the Dial Press for sending me this ARC copy...more
A poignant story of survival when daughters of the Ang family were a curse. In 1948 the Ang family was concerned about a male heir instead of the civilA poignant story of survival when daughters of the Ang family were a curse. In 1948 the Ang family was concerned about a male heir instead of the civil war happening in their country side. When the communists took over, the father and grandmother leave the wife and their daughters behind to survive a very brutal time of life..no money and starving. No medicine to save a daughters life. Hai, the oldest daughter survived a beating from the Communists for her families supposed crimes.
After two years the mother and daughter arrive in Taiwan to have a better life with the father. At this time a son was born and that helped the families status. The daughters were able to attend school and have a better life than their mother had.
I want to thank Berkley books for this very interesting ARC book ....more
Newly married Stella and British aristocrat Viscount "Lyndy" Lyndhurst are excited to celebrate their first Christmas together at Morrington Hall.
The Newly married Stella and British aristocrat Viscount "Lyndy" Lyndhurst are excited to celebrate their first Christmas together at Morrington Hall.
The Christmas preparations are going smoothly until the head housekeeper, Mrs. Nelson is found dead. Plus personal items belonging to Stella are missing.
Is there a thief and a murderer in the household staff?
I want to thank Kensington Publishing for sending me this book....more
There are many steps to make money for yourself. Author Kalee Boisvert, relates her own stories, growing up without much money. Working to save money aThere are many steps to make money for yourself. Author Kalee Boisvert, relates her own stories, growing up without much money. Working to save money and how get what you want. Some of the money concepts are: 1. Transforming money mistakes into money wisdom. 2. Keep the focus on what you can control. 3. Step into your power: become a money boss. 4. Go on a date with your money, 5. Embrace your money uniqueness.
I want to thank Re:Books for sending me this book....more
A beautifully illustrated book, with pictures of each of the recipes for cakes, cookies , candies and breads. The author loves old cookbooks, that is wA beautifully illustrated book, with pictures of each of the recipes for cakes, cookies , candies and breads. The author loves old cookbooks, that is where the inspiration came from to write this book. He also demonstrated his methods of putting the ingredients together on Tic Tock. He has a large following on that site. The sections of the cookbook starts with the 1900's - 1980's. The best of these years in cooking. there is also a glossary and index. I was elated to receive this book from Penguin Random House.
This book should be displayed on a coffee table and not on a shelf where it could get hidden....more
**spoiler alert** Maria Callas the opera Diva, fell in love with a Greek Shipping Magnate Aristotle Onassis. They had their good times until he marrie**spoiler alert** Maria Callas the opera Diva, fell in love with a Greek Shipping Magnate Aristotle Onassis. They had their good times until he married the former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Maria was hurt and felt her life was over. She found her true voice and went on to triumph.
I love this book, the author did a marvelous job of making the story so real and believable.
I want to thank St Martin's Press for the ARC copy I received....more
Such an interesting novel of the two first women of beauty products...Helena Rubenstein and Elizabeth Arden, Through out their lives they were fierce rSuch an interesting novel of the two first women of beauty products...Helena Rubenstein and Elizabeth Arden, Through out their lives they were fierce rivals. Trying to steal each others secret ingredients as well as managers and workers. They were two women who would go to great lengths to succeed in the beauty business.
I want to thank Willian Morrow and Company for sending me this interesting book....more
Sarah a wife, mother and a Psychologist takes the reader on a personal journey to being pregnant with her second daughter and having breast cancer at Sarah a wife, mother and a Psychologist takes the reader on a personal journey to being pregnant with her second daughter and having breast cancer at the same time. Sarah uses the same narrative therapy for herself as she used for her patients.
"Sarah said "Our lives are a collection of the moments giving our self permission to feel, think, and sense everything.
I want to thank Harper publishers for sending me a finished copy of the book....more
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