Synopsis Forever Never is the story of Brick Callan whose mile-wide chest contains a devoted heart with a few cracks in it. He’s the faithful, overly protective sort. Especially with the one lady he’ll never have. It’s a long, difficult past filled with disputes, friendship, family, and an attraction that tests his iron will. When…
Kenneth Branagh’s “A Haunting in Venice” takes Agatha Christie’s classic mystery novel “Hallowe’en Party” and spins it into an eerie, supernatural thriller against the enchanting backdrop of the Italian city. While Branagh’s directorial finesse and the film’s visual splendor are evident, the departure from Christie’s original intent leaves purists with a spectral enigma rather than…
‘What Lurks Between the Fates’ begins where ‘What Hunts Inside the Shadows’ ends. I once put my partner before my independence.We spent weeks traveling back to Mistfell, where the shadow of the Veil still loomed over the interdimensional threshold. While exploring the land, I stubbornly refused to accept the reality that I wasn’t indeed the…
What Hunts Inside the Shadows begins where the What Lies Beyond the Veil ends. There was once a man I loved who lied to me. He stuck by my side for a good few weeks, all the while spinning pretty lies. His velvety allure captivated me and reached deep into my soul. He ate away…
What Lies Beyond the Veil begins with the Fae of Alfheimr been kept at bay by the Veil for almost 400 years. Without them, our lives have been guided by the New Gods away from decadence and vice and toward a focus on survival and virtue. Like a moth to a flame, I have spent…
Elin Hilderbrand is a household name in the contemporary beach read category, and for good reason. Her novels often include the beautiful setting of Nantucket Island. Hilderbrand has won the hearts of readers all across the world thanks to her ability to create vivid characters and atmospheric locations. Her novels are consistently popular because of…
Synopsis Casino Girl by Leslie Wolfe starts with the murder in the high-roller pleasure pit at the posh Scala Casino to spread among the casino’s affluent and glamorous clientele. Crystal had been seen getting into an unmarked chopper for a late-night journey just before her murder. Where did she go, exactly? At the roulette table,…
The Forbidden Note Book Review With the exception of driving and sleeping, which require both hands, I read the first three novels in a row with great enthusiasm. That’s why, despite my upcoming criticisms, I still award this series five stars. The Forbidden Note by Nelia Alarcon ended on a cliffhanger, and the fourth book…
The sequel, The Ruthless Note, lives up to the high standards set by the previous film. Nelia Alarcon is skilled at creating tension and teasing the reader with hints, sometimes using Jinx. Both Cadey and Dutch’s backstories are essential reading for me. It will be agonizing to have to wait for the conclusion, but I…
The Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand will take you on a whimsical journey to the picturesque haven of Nantucket. Prepare to be captivated by a cascade of extraordinary experiences and indulgences that are destined to leave your Instagram feed in awe. Just like a rose with thorns, not everything in the realm of social…