Weekend In Review

Weekend In Review ~ March 2nd-4th

I am linking up with the following blogs:

This meme is hosted by Marlene over at Reading Reality every Saturday. Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you add to your shelves, whether physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical stores or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts, and, of course, eBooks!  And audiobooks. Don’t forget audiobooks! In other words, if you can read it or if it can be read to you – no matter how you got it – it belongs in Stacking the Shelves.

This is a Facebook group that has become an informal week-in-review gathering place for bloggers. The Sunday Salon is a place to link up and share what we have been doing during the week. Plus, it’s a great way to visit other blogs and join conversations. You can also link up on Sundays on Readerbuzz.

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer
It’s a chance to share news ~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on your blog for the week ahead. Join in weekly, bi-weekly, or for a monthly wrap-up. See the rules here: Sunday Post Meme

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading is hosted by Kathryn from Book Date. This is a weekly event to share what we’ve read in the past week, what we hope to read, and whatever else comes to mind.

Life In General

It was a quiet week here. We did go out on Tuesday because it was in the upper 70s, sunny and gorgeous, and then it snowed the next day 😮 We went to Meijer since my daughter had a $100 gift card from Christmas still to spend. So she got the kids some things they needed and she bought a pair of Skechers so I bought myself the same ones so we could match 😂We did get four books from there too. I bought an older book I have wanted “Girl Watching You” by J. A. Schneider. I had this on my Kindle and was reading it when my Kindle took a dump on me when it was getting at the best parts, so I bought the paperback so I could start over. Well, that was my week, how was your week?

Book reviews I got done:

What I am reading now:

What I am going to read next:

What you may have missed on the blog:

What I have added to my TBR shelf and personal bookshelves:

This coming week on the blog:

  • Monday: Book Review Tour ~ The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder by C.L. Miller
  • Tuesday: Blog Tour ~ Murder in the Tea Leaves by Laura Childs
  • Wednesday: Blog Tour ~ What Grows in the Dark by Jaq Evans
  • Thursday: Blog Tour ~ Tragic Tuesday by Denise Jaden
  • Friday: Blog Tour ~ The Lost Girl by Mark Gillespie

Please take time to visit the other bloggers listed on the blogs above to see how their week was.

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My Thoughts This was a new to me author. There were numerous characters to keep tabs on, and a lot of events happening in this book. Freya has ulterior motives of being on the luxurious yacht. The pace is unchanging, the characters are well developed, and it’s an easy, quick read. Moreover, it is hard to include it in the list of thrillers but it is a good book anyway. Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.

https://jodyjoy.com/the-takedown-by-evie-hunter/

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My Thoughts This was a new to me author. There were numerous characters to keep tabs on, and a lot of events happening in this book. Freya has ulterior motives of being on the luxurious yacht. The pace is unchanging, the characters are well developed, and it’s an easy, quick read. Moreover, it is hard to include it in the list of thrillers but it is a good book anyway. Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book. https://jodyjoy.com/the-takedown-by-evie-hunter/

The devil has eyes and ears everywhere! The Devil’s Spies by K.C. Sivils Genre: Historical Fiction Needing to stop the flood of humanity fleeing communist oppression by making it to the divided city of Berlin, the communist government of East Germany took drastic measures. In August of 1961, construction of the Berlin Wall began. Two young lovers, an American refugee worker, and an East German seminary student, find themselves separated by the wall....

https://imintobooks.com/the-devils-spies-by-k-c-sivils/

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The devil has eyes and ears everywhere! The Devil’s Spies by K.C. Sivils Genre: Historical Fiction Needing to stop the flood of humanity fleeing communist oppression by making it to the divided city of Berlin, the communist government of East Germany took drastic measures. In August of 1961, construction of the Berlin Wall began. Two young lovers, an American refugee worker, and an East German seminary student, find themselves separated by the wall.... https://imintobooks.com/the-devils-spies-by-k-c-sivils/

The Seafarer`s Secretby Carol Ann Collins About The Seafarer`s Secret The Seafarer`s SecretCozy MysterySetting - North CarolinaPublisher ‏ : ‎ Beaufort Books (March 26, 2024)Paperback ‏ : ‎ 310 pagesISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0825310288ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0825310287Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BZBCSG86 Secrets are revealed. Lies are exposed. And in order to have a future, William and Eva will have to delve into the past....

https://jodyjoy.com/the-seafarers-secret-by-carol-ann-collins/

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The Seafarer's Secretby Carol Ann Collins About The Seafarer's Secret The Seafarer's SecretCozy MysterySetting - North CarolinaPublisher ‏ : ‎ Beaufort Books (March 26, 2024)Paperback ‏ : ‎ 310 pagesISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0825310288ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0825310287Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BZBCSG86 Secrets are revealed. Lies are exposed. And in order to have a future, William and Eva will have to delve into the past.... https://jodyjoy.com/the-seafarers-secret-by-carol-ann-collins/

About The Book Length: 295 pages Genre: Mystery, Thriller Age Category: Adult Date Published: 15 April 2022 Amazon Link: (Canada) (USA) (UK) Goodreads Link: StoryGraph Link: Blurb Twelve powerful people are kidnapped and imprisoned in an empty hotel. Each one of them has three choices: Live out the rest of their days peacefully in the hotel,...

https://jodyjoy.com/the-only-way-out-is-death-by-varun-gwalani/

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About The Book Length: 295 pages Genre: Mystery, Thriller Age Category: Adult Date Published: 15 April 2022 Amazon Link: (Canada) (USA) (UK) Goodreads Link: StoryGraph Link: Blurb Twelve powerful people are kidnapped and imprisoned in an empty hotel. Each one of them has three choices: Live out the rest of their days peacefully in the hotel,... https://jodyjoy.com/the-only-way-out-is-death-by-varun-gwalani/

Welcome to the Moms Rock Giveaway Hop hosted by MamaTheFox. Follow @jkjoy_books The prize winner will be notified within 24 hours after the giveaway ends, they have 48 hours to respond. Must be 18+ or have parental consent. a Rafflecopter giveaway The host above and I, as well as all other participating blogs below, will not be held responsible for sponsors who fail to fulfill their prize obligations.

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Welcome to the Moms Rock Giveaway Hop hosted by MamaTheFox. Follow @jkjoy_books The prize winner will be notified within 24 hours after the giveaway ends, they have 48 hours to respond. Must be 18+ or have parental consent. a Rafflecopter giveaway The host above and I, as well as all other participating blogs below, will not be held responsible for sponsors who fail to fulfill their prize obligations. https://jodyjoy.com/moms-rock-giveaway-hop/

Stiletto to the Pedal (The Tow Truck Murder Mysteries) by Karen C. Whalen About Stiletto to the Pedal Stiletto to the Pedal (The Tow Truck Murder Mysteries) Cozy Mystery 5th in Series Setting - Colorado Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Wild Rose Press, Inc. (May 15, 2024) Paperback ‏ : ‎ 250 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1509254536 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1509254538…...

https://jodyjoy.com/stiletto-to-the-pedal-by-karen-c-whalen/

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Stiletto to the Pedal (The Tow Truck Murder Mysteries) by Karen C. Whalen About Stiletto to the Pedal Stiletto to the Pedal (The Tow Truck Murder Mysteries) Cozy Mystery 5th in Series Setting - Colorado Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Wild Rose Press, Inc. (May 15, 2024) Paperback ‏ : ‎ 250 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1509254536 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1509254538…... https://jodyjoy.com/stiletto-to-the-pedal-by-karen-c-whalen/

SECONDARY TARGET by Angela Carlisle May 6-17, 2024 Virtual Book Tour Synopsis: THE SECRETS OF KINCAID A ruthless murderer. A deadly secret. An unbreakable love. After the brutal murder of her mother and brother twelve years ago, Corina Roberts built a new life in Kentucky. But when strange things begin to happen, she is thrust into a perilous game of life and death....

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SECONDARY TARGET by Angela Carlisle May 6-17, 2024 Virtual Book Tour Synopsis: THE SECRETS OF KINCAID A ruthless murderer. A deadly secret. An unbreakable love. After the brutal murder of her mother and brother twelve years ago, Corina Roberts built a new life in Kentucky. But when strange things begin to happen, she is thrust into a perilous game of life and death.... https://jodyjoy.com/secondary-target-by-angela-carlisle/

When a lost wolf shifter meets a beautiful thief, their lives will change forever . . . Brooke and the Wolf Curses of Midnight Springs Book 1 by Valerie Jo Genre: Clean YA Paranormal Romance When a lost wolf shifter meets a beautiful thief, their lives will change forever… Brooke has been forced to grow up and take care of her ten year old sister all at once during her senior year of high school....

https://imintobooks.com/curses-of-midnight-springs-by-valerie-jo/

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When a lost wolf shifter meets a beautiful thief, their lives will change forever . . . Brooke and the Wolf Curses of Midnight Springs Book 1 by Valerie Jo Genre: Clean YA Paranormal Romance When a lost wolf shifter meets a beautiful thief, their lives will change forever… Brooke has been forced to grow up and take care of her ten year old sister all at once during her senior year of high school.... https://imintobooks.com/curses-of-midnight-springs-by-valerie-jo/

A Wytch & Magical Cat Urban Fantasy "This is the story of a girl and her cat." Ever Mind the Rule of Three Mystic Academy Book 1 by Samaire Wynne Genre: Urban Fantasy ★★★★★★★Deep in the house lies a box, hidden where no human would find it. Inside the box lies an object of such immense power it refuses to be ignored even one more day......

https://imintobooks.com/ever-mind-the-rule-of-three-by-samaire-wynne/

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A Wytch & Magical Cat Urban Fantasy "This is the story of a girl and her cat." Ever Mind the Rule of Three Mystic Academy Book 1 by Samaire Wynne Genre: Urban Fantasy ★★★★★★★Deep in the house lies a box, hidden where no human would find it. Inside the box lies an object of such immense power it refuses to be ignored even one more day...... https://imintobooks.com/ever-mind-the-rule-of-three-by-samaire-wynne/

RiotL. L. Ash, Pax Sinclair(Hard Rock Girls Series, #1)Publication date: May 12th 2024Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance “He saved me in that group home when everything I’d ever loved was stripped away. He saved me with his smile, his kindness, and his guitar.” Tayler I’m the leftovers that nobody wanted; a casualty of the foster system. Now that I’m 18, I have nowhere to go....

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RiotL. L. Ash, Pax Sinclair(Hard Rock Girls Series, #1)Publication date: May 12th 2024Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance “He saved me in that group home when everything I’d ever loved was stripped away. He saved me with his smile, his kindness, and his guitar.” Tayler I’m the leftovers that nobody wanted; a casualty of the foster system. Now that I’m 18, I have nowhere to go.... https://imintobooks.com/riot-by-l-l-ash-amp-pax-sinclair/

My Thoughts Esther has a real moral problem; she has to represent a client who she knows is manipulative and a liar. The story revolves around how she assists Peter, a relatively wealthy and powerful man, in kidnapping the little boy from his mother, whom the lawyer-narrator perceives as the principal decision-maker. Nevertheless, Peter gets terrible news from Esther`s past and threatens to make her tell her secret....

https://jodyjoy.com/the-divorce-lawyer-by-ellie-monago/

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My Thoughts Esther has a real moral problem; she has to represent a client who she knows is manipulative and a liar. The story revolves around how she assists Peter, a relatively wealthy and powerful man, in kidnapping the little boy from his mother, whom the lawyer-narrator perceives as the principal decision-maker. Nevertheless, Peter gets terrible news from Esther's past and threatens to make her tell her secret.... https://jodyjoy.com/the-divorce-lawyer-by-ellie-monago/

What 276 executions taught a death row chaplain about life A Good Day To Die: What 276 executions taught a death row chaplain about life by Carina Bergfeldt Genre: Christian Biography He is the last person to touch them before they die.His face is the last they see before they are executed.He stands there with one last goal: to get them to heaven....

https://imintobooks.com/a-good-day-to-die-by-carina-bergfeldt/

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What 276 executions taught a death row chaplain about life A Good Day To Die: What 276 executions taught a death row chaplain about life by Carina Bergfeldt Genre: Christian Biography He is the last person to touch them before they die.His face is the last they see before they are executed.He stands there with one last goal: to get them to heaven.... https://imintobooks.com/a-good-day-to-die-by-carina-bergfeldt/

Nights of Ink & BladeNikita Cassidy(The Rift Chronicles, #2)Publication date: May 9th 2024Genres: Adult, Fantasy Everything Nova knew about her identity is a lie. Truth is a scarce commodity on the island. Nova Lennox learned that the hard way. What was supposed to be a brief stay turned into a dangerous game of survival. More secrets emerged....

https://imintobooks.com/nights-of-ink-amp-blade-by-nikita-cassidy/

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Nights of Ink & BladeNikita Cassidy(The Rift Chronicles, #2)Publication date: May 9th 2024Genres: Adult, Fantasy Everything Nova knew about her identity is a lie. Truth is a scarce commodity on the island. Nova Lennox learned that the hard way. What was supposed to be a brief stay turned into a dangerous game of survival. More secrets emerged.... https://imintobooks.com/nights-of-ink-amp-blade-by-nikita-cassidy/

My Thoughts The characters were incredibly engaging and the writing was superb. The author really brought everything to life. The tempo was slow at times. Many subplots appeared to be irrelevant to the main mystery and could have been omitted. To sum it up, it is a great choice for a fan of crime thrillers that have surprising turns in the plot....

https://jodyjoy.com/hidden-rooms-by-kate-michaelson/

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My Thoughts The characters were incredibly engaging and the writing was superb. The author really brought everything to life. The tempo was slow at times. Many subplots appeared to be irrelevant to the main mystery and could have been omitted. To sum it up, it is a great choice for a fan of crime thrillers that have surprising turns in the plot.... https://jodyjoy.com/hidden-rooms-by-kate-michaelson/