Murder On the Serpentine
“The mystery may follow familiar lines, but even newcomers are likely to be charmed by scenes that deepen Pitt’s family relationships. This entry’s main strength lies in the quiet, emotionally intelligent interactions among its characters.”—Publishers Weekly
If Not For You
If not for her loving but controlling parents, Beth Prudhomme might never have taken charge of her life and moved from her native Chicago to Portland, Oregon, where she’s reconnected with her spirited Aunt Sunshine and found a job as a high school music teacher. If not for her friend Nichole, Beth would never have […]
Heartbreak Hotel
“Easy to dive into for mystery fans unfamiliar with the series, and a welcome treat for readers who have been with Officer Sturgis and Dr. Delaware since the beginning.”—Booklist
The Girl Before
“Riveting . . . Writing with precision and grace, Delaney strips away the characters’ secrets until the raw truth of each is revealed.”—Publishers Weekly
Small Great Things
The New York Times Book Review – Roxane Gay Small Great Things is, in most ways, a classic Jodi Picoult novel—tackling contemporary social issues, creating interesting, relatable characters and presenting a gripping courtroom drama…Picoult knows how to tell an interesting story, and the novel moves briskly. This is a writer who understands her characters inside […]
Twelve Days of Christmas
Friendly and bubbly, Julia Padden likes nearly everyone, but her standoffish neighbor, Cain Maddox, presents a particular challenge. No matter how hard she’s tried to be nice, Cain rudely rebuffs her at every turn, preferring to keep to himself. But when Julia catches Cain stealing her newspaper from the lobby of their apartment building, that’s […]
Revenge In a Cold River
"The storytelling is dazzling, as it always is in a Perry novel. . . . Like the great Dickens novel Our Mutual Friend, the Monk series has a deep, almost primal bond with London's river, which disgorges all sorts of objects, including human bodies, with each tide. . . . [An] uncommonly atmospheric mystery." —The […]
Sweet Tomorrows
Library Journal 08/01/2016 Mark Taylor made Jo Marie Rose promise to move on if he did not come back from his personal mission of righting a past wrong, and she is making that happen. She meets Greg and begins a relationship that quickly deepens. Thinking she can finally move forward, Jo Marie is shocked to […]
The Virgin's War
“Not only has Andersen created a believable world, but characters readers have taken to heart. There is intrigue, passion, family drama, loyalty, sadness and great joy within these pages. As the novel moves quickly and intelligently to its climax, [Laura] Andersen fans will rejoice!”—RT Book Reviews
Katherine of Aragon, the True Queen
“As always, [Alison] Weir demonstrates a keen eye for crafting dramatic scenes of beautiful, accurate detail, instilling in the reader’s mind’s eye a definite you-are-there sense. . . . If this greatly impressive inaugural installment is any indication, Tudor lovers have much to look forward to.”—Booklist (starred review)