The Sacrifice by Shantel Tessier: Synopsis After graduating from Barrington University, an exclusive college for the wealthy, a Lord will tie the knot. Helping him blend in with a society that is ignorant of his hidden society is the role of a lady. Who the Lord spends the remainder of his life with is not…
Synopsis The Ritual tells the story of the Lords who are a secret group based at Barrington University that demands their blood as payment. Above all, they are the world’s most powerful men. To get authority, they commit violent acts throughout their lives. And in their senior year, they receive an offer from a selected…
Nightwork by Nora Roberts is a typical love story about a man who, due to circumstances, goes astray but ultimately finds forgiveness and makes changes for the better. Harry Booth began thieving at an early age. His nimble hands had proven to be magical enough to help keep the debt collectors at bay as his…
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…
Synopsis of Never Lie by Freida McFadden Tricia and Ethan, newlyweds, are on the hunt for their ideal home. But a terrible winter blizzard strands them at the estate when they visit the isolated house that had belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a famous psychiatrist who disappeared without a trace four years before. Having no…
Horror and suspense stories thrive in rundown, isolated motels. A protagonist’s mind is filled with dread while a foreboding soundtrack of floorboard creaks and hallway whispers plays in the background. The phrase “Do Not Disturb” fits perfectly into these categories. “Do Not Disturb,” by Freida McFadden, is a psychological thriller that kept me on the…
So, let’s talk Elin Hilderbrand’s best books – my absolute go-to for a literary escape. I can’t help but feel like I’m part of the Nantucket crew whenever I crack open one of her novels. Her characters become my temporary BFFs, and the stories? Pure magic. There’s this warmth and authenticity that makes it feel…
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 Broken Note Book Review The third book The Broken Note by Nelia Alarcon feels a little underwhelming. Dutch Cross has changed his mind and now wants Cadence on his side rather than making her life miserable. Despite his efforts to make her life easier, she continues to reject him and even enlists his father’s…
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…