Santa Claus Bank Robbery: A True Crime Saga in Texas
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Think you know all about the Santa Claus Bank Robbery in Cisco, Texas? Think again! True Crime in...
non-fiction non fiction nonfiction True Crime Texas bank robberies
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2603 KP) rated Once Upon a Murder in Books
Feb 21, 2024
The first book in this series was one of my favorites of last year. This book wasn’t as good, but it was still enjoyable. As with the first book, the mystery takes a backseat at times. However, here the other storylines weren’t as compelling. This is especially true of the romance. I was glad it wasn’t dragged out too much and I bought it in a way I wouldn’t in other series, but I wasn’t as invested in it. When the murder really kicks in during the second half, I was more fully on board, and I love how that was resolved. Likewise, I still loved all the characters and did enjoy seeing what happened to them. Fans of the first will want to pick this up. If you missed the first, you’ll definitely want to start there.
On a Sword's Edge (William the Bold #1)
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Scotland. 1263. The scent of rain mingles with the smoke of campfires as word spreads: the Norse are...
Scottish Medieval Historical Fiction
Heaven Has No Rage
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State Trooper Jim Duncan's quiet overnight shift turns deadly when fire destroys a ski lodge at a...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2603 KP) rated Something Whiskered in Books
Feb 11, 2026
I’ve struggled a bit with the last couple of books, so I got this one from the library. Sadly, this wasn’t a return to form. Since the book takes place in Ireland, I missed the regular characters who weren’t here. But I did find the new characters fun and good suspects. The mystery starts out on the dark side for a cozy, but I was soon caught up in the puzzle. Sadly, the ending was anti-climactic, even for this series, and one plot point was left unaddressed. Fans will still be glad they picked up this book. Hopefully, the series will get stronger again soon.
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Lady of Valour ( Warrior book 3) in Books
Dec 4, 2021
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Lady of Valor ( Warrior Trilogy book 3)
By Lara Adrian
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In Lady of Valor, Tina St. John spins a dazzling tale of romantic adventure in magnificent medieval England, where battles of love and war are fought with equal passion. . . .
Left a widow by her cruel husband's death, Lady Emmalyn of Fallonmour is determined to control her own destiny, until her hard-won vows of independence are threatened by the mysterious warrior sent by the king to protect her castle. Emmalyn is now at the mercy of Sir Cabal, a feared knight known as Blackheart.
Skilled at war and hiding a tormented past, Cabal swears allegiance to no one but himself and his country. But once he meets Emmalyn, he finds his strength tested by this proud beauty who stirs his blood with desire, tempting him to defy his king and surrender his heart. . .
This was my favourite of the three books in the warrior trilogy. Emmalyn was a kick ass heroine and I love Cabal it’s good sometime to settle in with a good historical romance. Everyone deserves to be loved. I’m looking forward to reading more by Lara I really enjoy her style of writing.
Mint Chocolate Murder
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Riley Rhodes returns in the second delicious cozy set in a New England ice cream shop, Meri Allen's...
Outback Secrets
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Keeping secrets comes naturally to him ... but will it ruin his chance at love? Liam Castle...




