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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2613 KP) rated Birth of the Black Orchids in Books

Mar 25, 2026

Two Cozy Stories Introduce Us to a Fun New Trio

This book is really two separate longish short stories that introduce us to JD Thomas and his friends Dianne Cortez and Johnny Ly. They have moved into a mansion in the town of Beauchamp, Texas. They have separate rooms upstairs and are opening businesses downstairs, lawyer, accountant, and vet. Days before Christmas, they hold an open house to show off the renovations and promote their businesses. Might something go wrong? Then, a couple of weeks later, a neighbor they are supposed to be helping vanishes. Where might she have gone?

I really did love meeting these characters. You can feel the bonds of friendship between them. However, the mystery in neither story is super strong. The Christmas setting of the first story helps with the cozy vibes. And if you are looking for those vibes, you won’t be disappointed to pick up this book.

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Annie's Day

Apple Gidley

8.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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War took everything. Love never had a chance. Until now. As a young Australian Army nurse, Annie...

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Wartime Army Nurses Women's Fiction

Framed for Murder

Marla A. White

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After a life-changing injury, Mel O'Rourke trades in her badge for bed sheets, running a B & B in...

Em & Me

Beth Morrey

8.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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A mother. A daughter. A secret waiting to be uncovered. For too long – since the sudden death...

Merissa (14102 KP) rated When the Dead Speak (Southern Spirits #2) in Books

Apr 18, 2023

This is the second book in the Southern Spirits series which is turning out to be absolutely brilliant! When The Dead Speak is Laine and Sev's story. Laine, as we already know, is the Sheriff of McKinton, and Sev is someone who has just arrived in town which quite an unusual resume! The attraction between the two is instantaneous but they still have their own issues to work through, which makes so much more sense to me than insta-love. I loved seeing Zeke and Brendon in this, and how their relationship with Laine has developed into a strong friendship.

Well-written and with an intriguing storyline, this story also has some amazingly hot scenes. I can't wait to read the next one. Highly recommended by me.

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Oct 12, 2015