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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2676 KP) rated Heaven Has No Rage in Books

Jan 14, 2026 (Updated Jan 14, 2026)  
Heaven Has No Rage
Heaven Has No Rage
Liz Milliron | 2019 | Mystery
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Stalking a Fire
It’s been a few months since we last checked in on State Trooper Jim Duncan and Assistant Public Defender Sally Castle. In that time, things have been awkward between them. But first Jim is called to the scene of a fire. Was the dead body inside an accidental victim? Who even was he? Then Sally starts getting creepy notes. Does she have a stalker?

This book does a good job of building on the first book but without any spoilers. It’s nice to watch Jim and Sally continue to build their relationship. I love them and the other characters we are getting to know. One of the storylines was stronger than the other, but both kept me engaged with plenty happening, good suspects, and a climax that kept me turning pages. While this isn’t a cozy, the violence and language is kept to a minimum. I’m hoping I can get to the next book soon.
  
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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated The Deathless Girls in Books

Mar 24, 2024  
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The Deathless Girls
Kiran Millwood Hargrave | 2024
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
57 of 220
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The Deathless Girls
By Kiran Millwood Hargrave
⭐️⭐️⭐️

On the eve of her divining, the day she'll discover her fate, seventeen-year-old Lil and her twin sister Kizzy are captured and enslaved by the cruel Boyar Valcar, taken far away from their beloved traveller community.

Forced to work in the harsh and unwelcoming castle kitchens, Lil is comforted when she meets Mira, a fellow slave who she feels drawn to in a way she doesn't understand. But she also learns about the Dragon, a mysterious and terrifying figure of myth and legend who takes girls as gifts.

They may not have had their divining day, but the girls will still discover their fate...

Another book that took me by surprise I didn’t know what to expect but it turned out pretty decent. I really liked the end as I wasn’t expecting that either. A sold 3 star.
  
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Morgan Sheppard (1037 KP) created a post

Jun 12, 2026  
Something new is being written, and I wanted to introduce it here first. 😁

Only in Fairy Tales is a contemporary romance set in Monmouth, a small Welsh border town where the castle ruins are free to enter, the river runs past a medieval gatehouse, and history sits in the stone of everything. A story about a woman who has quietly, without drama or bitterness, stopped expecting love. A man who, from the moment he sees her, pays attention in a way that doesn’t leave him much choice about where it leads.

It's a slow-burning story; a patient one. Set against Welsh border landscapes, old stones, and the particular atmosphere of a place that knows what it is.

I started writing it this week. I'll be sharing the journey here as it unfolds; the setting, the characters, the world of the book, without spoilers, but with enough to give you a feel for what's coming.

Only in Fairy Tales — 2026.

#WelshFolklore #TalesFromWales #WritingRomance #ContemporaryRomance #LaterInLifeRomance
      
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Morgan Sheppard (1037 KP) created a post

Sep 24, 2026  
Do you believe that the kind of love which truly sees a person belongs only in fairy tales? 💔

My upcoming contemporary romance, Only in Fairy Tales, follows Nia (53) and Gareth (57) as they cross paths at Monmouth Castle. It is a story about realising it is never too late for a second chance at love.

✨ What to expect:
Later-in-life romance (Ages 53 & 57)
Slow-burn & emotional depth
Fade-to-black / sweet romance
Set against the beautiful history of Wales
Features a realistic, relatable perimenopausal protagonist
The book launches on December 9, and I am currently building my ARC team! 🗓️

Digital copies (ePub/PDF) go out in late September / early October, with reviews due around launch day.

If you love tender, mature romance and want to read early, I would be so incredibly grateful for your support. 💙

Apply here: https://forms.gle/KZ3EV1E6Gn5TKGB38

#RomanceReaders #ARCReadersWanted #LaterInLifeRomance #SweetRomance #SlowBurnRomance #IndieAuthor
      
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2676 KP) rated Mrs. Claus and the Fatal Figgy Pudding in Books

Sep 30, 2026 (Updated Sep 30, 2026)  
Mrs. Claus and the Fatal Figgy Pudding
Mrs. Claus and the Fatal Figgy Pudding
Liz Ireland | 2026 | Mystery
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Unexpected Complications at Christmas
December is always busy for April Claus, wife of Santa. But this year, a baby elf is left at the castle with a note asking April to take care of the baby. While she tries to track down the baby’s family, she is also involved in the current stage production of A Christmas Carol, and one of the actors is poisoned during a rehearsal. Can April solve both mysteries?

I am always thrilled when a new entry in this series finds its way to me. The pacing was off in this book, but both storylines did reach satisfying conclusions. The characters continue to charm, and I loved catching up with them again. The new cast are just as strong. And I couldn’t help but laugh and smile as I read. Whether new to the series or a fan from the beginning, you’ll be glad you picked up this book.