Book Review: Crash Course

Title -  Crash Course 

Author - Piper Lawson  

Publication - October 20th 2026 

Genre -  Sports Romance 

Format - eArc 

From - Valentine PR 

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Synopsis 

An angsty, slow burn, spicy F1 academy romance about fast cars and family secrets from WSJ and USA Today bestselling author Piper Lawson.

Shay MacDonald was raised to avoid two things: race cars and the Ashford family. But when an injury puts her mechanic father on bedrest, she vows to save his career by covertly covering his shifts at the Ashford garage and enrolling at Ashford Academy–an elite school that trains aspiring drivers and engineers, like herself, for the lucrative F1 circuit.

Keeping a low profile is out of the question when she has a run-in with the Ashford brothers on day one. Theo and Jameson are racing royalty who know they can get away with anything. Theo, the charming and reckless playboy, tempts her to break every rule, while Jameson, the brilliant prodigy, unsettles her with a cold intensity that cuts deeper than she expects.

Shay will always be the adopted daughter of a mechanic, trying to survive unnoticed in a world that was never meant for her. But Theo and Jameson’s only reprieve from their father’s sky-high expectations is Shay. She’s a shiny new pawn in their old rivalry—or a prize worth risking everything for.

When a competition to work on the F1 circuit brings her further into their orbit, Shay is forced to work harder to protect her secrets. But the deeper she’s pulled into the world of the rich and famous Ashfords, the more she realizes everyone is keeping secrets.

Secrets that could shatter her past, her future…and her heart.

Review 

I received Crash Course in return for an honest review from Valentine PR. 

This is the first in an exciting new series featuring fast cars, swoon worthy men and a girl just trying to survive. I loved Shay right from the start she quickly stole my heart and I felt I could really connect with her. I loved both Theo and Jameson they are so different and each one complements each other. I enjoyed that she's going to school to be an engineer it was interesting for a career path. 

I ended up devouring this story in just one afternoon as I was hooked and couldn't put it down. I'm obsessed with the F1 racing concept I found it new and refreshing. I've read almost all of the authors books and have some really highly expectations and she blew them all out of the water. I loved every moment of the story and can't wait to get my hands on the next one. The author did a beautiful job creating a captivating story with engaging characters. I may have a new favorite couple. Highly recommend if you enjoy sports romance 

Book Review: The Lost Ones

Title -  The Lost Ones

Author - Mia Sheridan 

Publication - December 1st 2026 

Genre -  Thriller Mystery

Format - Physical Copy 

From - OverTheRiver PR 

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Synopsis 

From the author of All the Little Raindrops comes a haunting thriller about an escaped convict and the woman he saved, working together to root out a gruesome conspiracy in the hills of West Virginia.

Duke Caraway was convicted of a brutal murder he can’t remember committing. When he escapes from prison, he’s not evading justice. He’s pursuing it. And his hunt for the real killer leads back to the impoverished Appalachian town where everything went wrong.

Only one person believes Winsome Fair. Years ago, seven-year-old Duke rescued Winsome from his monstrous father’s makeshift dungeon—her and little Junie. But that one heroic act had devastating consequences for Duke’s own life, setting him on a path to group homes and addiction. And now Junie is dead, allegedly by his hand.

Guidance counselor Winsome, still haunted by her past, agrees to help Duke clear his name. But as clues uncover a vast network of stolen children, silenced witnesses, and corrupt officials, they’re shocked when it all hits so close to home. With their enemies growing bolder and their deepening connection squarely at risk, they race to expose a community’s darkest secrets, no matter the price.

Review 

I received The Lost Ones in return for an honest review from Over The River PR. 

I devoured this story in just one afternoon as I was hooked right from the start. It's multiple POV so we have the main characters stories which I love because I felt like I was really able to connect with the characters. I loved Winsome and Duke they have both overcome so much through the story and still they are both willing to throw it all away to save the other. This story is full of mystery, a little romance and secrets that have changed the lives of a local town. 

This is my first book by the author but I've been hearing amazing things about her books. Now I can't believe I've waited so long because I'm obsessed with her storytelling. I couldn't put it down and had to know what was going to happen next. This was a beautifully written story that pulled at my heartstrings and gave me all the feels. Highly recommend if you are looking for a thriller to capture your attention and keep you hooked till the very last page. I loved and now I'm going to be reading all of her back list. 

Book Review: The Ferry Man's Daughter

Title -  The Ferryman's Daughter 

Author - Yasmin Angoe 

Publication - October 1st 2026 

Genre -  Thriller Mystery

Format - Physical Copy 

From - OverTheRiver PR 

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Synopsis 

The daughter of an infamous murderer gets caught up in a copycat’s sick game in this thriller about legacy, self-determination, and corrosive secrecy from the bestselling author of Not What She Seems.

Forensic science teacher Sanaa Karrem buried her past as deep as she could. When her serial killer father, known as “the Ferryman,” disappeared eighteen years ago, she tried to disappear with him. She changed her name, built a new life. And for a while, it all felt like a distant nightmare.

But when bodies turn up with pennies on their eyes, Sanaa recognizes her father’s signature. The nightmare becomes real again. Soon, Sanaa starts receiving threatening messages and increasingly disturbing “gifts.” The killer is toying with her, and she can’t tell anyone—not even her own fiancé, Detective Marcus Morelli, lead investigator on the case.

As the body count rises, Sanaa leans on her expertise as a former medical examiner to close in on the killer. What she finds is a horrific manifestation of her father’s legacy, hitting shockingly close to home. But what disturbs her most is how much that legacy still lingers within her…

Review 

I received The Ferry Man's Daughter in return for an honest review from Over The River PR. 

The story is told from dual pov of Sanaa the daughter of a serial killer and her fiance Marcus the cop who's chases serial killers. I loved both characters and cheered them on through the book. I I had a few moments when I wanted to scream at Sanaa to tell him what's going on but maybe that's why I found her so relatable. I think I would have done the same thing if I had been in her position. 

This is my first book by the author and I enjoyed her writing style she's created a beautiful story that kept me hooked right from the start. I have the paperback and grabbed the audio included with KU and immerson read this book in one sitting. I love a mystery that is full of twists and turns that keeps me guessing till the end. I found the concept captivating from start to finish I couldn't put it down till I finished the last page. I'm hooked and I can't wait for the next book in the series. I've added her other books to my TBR as I loved this one so much. Highly recommend if you enjoy a mystery that will keep you on your toes. 

Book Review: The Getaway

Title -  The Getaway 

Author - Kieran Scott 

Publication - September 1st 2026 

Genre -  Thriller Mystery

Format - Physical Copy 

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Synopsis 

In a taut locked-room mystery from New York Times bestselling author Kieran Scott, a group of longtime friends confronts their darkest secrets—and deadliest impulses—on the brink of a hurricane.

For years, three couples have gathered at The Villa—billionaire Lincoln Foster’s Hamptons estate—for lavish weekends among friends. But this year, mysterious blue cards appear in each bedroom, exposing their host’s betrayals and the guests’ own dark deeds.

Everyone has something to hide. Marley and Marshall Foster. Suzy and Sean McTeague. Juliet and Josh Jacoby. Lincoln and his new wife, Hazel. Even uninvited guests hoping to be accepted among the elite.

With a hurricane bearing down, no one is getting out. When the revelations turn deadly, the trapped friends must confront what their lies have cost them—possibly their lives.

Review 

I received The Getaway for an honest review from Over The River PR.

I loved the full cast of characters we have four couples each one unique with their own secrets and has their own reasons for going to the Villa this weekend. I felt that I was really able to connect with a few of them and a few others I didn't care for. It's a great mix for a cast I love who give me all the feelings and this was a perfect balance for the story. I had my favorite and may have had a few I hoped found the kill in the hurricane. 

I was hooked right from the start and couldn't put this down till the very last page as I had to know how it would all turn out. This is my first book by the author and I'm obsessed I loved every minute of the story and it kept me guessing till the very last chapter. I'm a sucker for a good slasher story and this one doesn't disappoint at all it has everything I needed. It was a quick read I finished it in just one afternoon. Highly recommend if you are looking for a fun thriller to keep you on your toes. 

Teaser Tuesday!

 Teaser Tuesday! 

It's a new week and I have a new teaser to share from my current read. 

I'm starting off my morning with a tasty pistachio mushroom coffee. I add MCT powder and sometimes collagen to my coffee.

I'm currently devouring Kristen Proby's newest release. 

Released September 10th 2026 

A Hockey Friends to Lovers Romance 

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Opening Teaser 

I smirk, watching the messages roll in from my siblings one after another. I knew that my older brother would be proposing to his girl soon. 

Teaser 

When I get back in the car, Cooper’s frowning.

“Did we say something wrong?” 

“No, I think Ivy just has some quirks.” 

“Honey, we all have quirks,” Britney replies easily. “And not all of us are good with strangers. She’s beautiful.” Yeah, she’s fucking gorgeous. 

“She’s smart too,” I add as I pull away.

Synopsis 

From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Proby comes the next installment of the Silver Springs series, What About Us, a small town, friends to lovers, hockey romance set in Montana.

Xander Hendrix was the only person in the world who was kind to me. Not my horrible family, and certainly no one else at school. He was the boy who protected me from bullies and made me feel . . . seen. Now, all these years later, he’s a hockey superstar, back in our hometown of Silver Springs with an injury—and he doesn’t remember me at all.

Let me tell you, that will mess with your head.

But I’ve never forgotten him. I’ve followed his amazing hockey career, cheering him on from afar while dealing with an abusive mother and a soul-crushing workload.

Now I’ve been hired as his physical therapist. Suddenly, my sole job is to spend every day with the tall, sexy athlete, helping him get back in shape to return to the ice and the sport he loves. But this isn’t just about rehab for him. The way he looks at me, takes care of me, and touches me is so much more than a simple working relationship.

When my already fragile life starts to totally fall apart, Xander is there to help me pick up the pieces. He’s the one person I can lean on. Count on. And don’t even get me started on what the man can do to my body.

But when he’s healed and it’s time for him to return to Denver, will what we’ve built be strong enough to keep us together? Or will I have to say goodbye?

Share a teaser from your current read? 

Book Tour: Perfect Wives Perfect Lies

 

Today I'm sharing the release for Perfect Wives Perfect Lies by the very talented Jennifer Anne Gordon. 

This one released on September 8th 2026 

Mystery Psychological Thriller 

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Synopsis 

For fans of The Hunting Wives: A woman in mourning finds renewed purpose in her fake persona for an online mom group—but membership comes at a killer cost.

In the wake of losing her son, Becca also lost her marriage and her moorings. Now, work and time spent with her best friend, Lynn, are what gets her through the day. But it’s a private group of moms on social media that gets her through the long nights.

Run by Karen, the holy grail of perfect wives, Mommy Wine Time is a place where women share stories, perfectly airbrushed photos, and advice disguised as humble brags. And it’s where Becca pretends to be Lucy, with the help of a stock photo account. Lucy’s an ideal wife and mother living a dahlia-filled life in Seattle, enjoying all the things that Becca is certain she’ll never have again.

But the line between Becca’s truths and Lucy’s lies starts to blur when a series of bad deeds, daring games, and too many bottles of cheap chardonnay reveals something darker. Soon, what began as mere petty crimes escalates to kidnapping, assault, revenge, and murder. Still, the more Becca pretends, the more alive she feels . . .

This psychological thriller from the author of Pretty/Ugly takes the wine moms from Big Little Lies and Desperate Housewives, puts them in an online space where it’s easier to hide their true identities, and then gives them even darker obsessions. Cheers!

About the Author 

Jennifer Anne Gordon is an award-winning Gothic horror author and podcast host. Her debut novel, Beautiful, Frightening, and Silent, won the 2020 Kindle Book Award for Best Horror/Suspense, and her novel Pretty/Ugly won the 2022 Helicon Award for Best Horror as well as the Kindle Book Award for Best Novel of the Year (Reader’s Choice). Gordon’s essays have been featured in Miniskirt Magazine, Tangled Locks Journal, Lumina Journal, and Flash Glass. She lives in rural New Hampshire.

Book Tour & Review: You Know Why

Title -  You Know Why 

Author - J.T. Ellison  

Publication - August 25th 2026 

Genre -  Mystery, PsychologicalThriller,  

Format - Physical Copy 

From - OverTheRiver PR 

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Synopsis 

From New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison comes a suspenseful domestic thriller about identity, revenge, and the dangerous secrets kept hidden from the ones we love most.

It’s the holidays, and photographer Brooklyn Locke is bound for Italy with her husband, Trey, and their two children. But when Trey vanishes from the airport, missing their connecting flight, their impromptu vacation—and life as she knows it—begins to unravel.

Desperate to find her husband, Brooklyn accepts help from a stranger on the same flight, Eden Barrow. But Eden soon makes a shocking claim. She is the sister of Trey’s first wife, and ten years ago he was the main suspect in her murder.

Struggling to comprehend these accusations, fate delivers one more blow: a violent accident that leaves Brooklyn fighting for her life. With nowhere else to turn, Brooklyn leans on Eden for support. But each kindness feels too rehearsed, feeding her doubts about Eden’s motives and Trey’s true past.

Brooklyn has her own dark history she’d rather forget and confronts an unsettling possibility. Her life is not what it seems, and the truth is a trap—laid by someone waiting for the perfect time to strike.

Review 

I received You Know Why in return for an honest review from Over The River PR. 

What sound be a lovely vacation with her family quickly spirals out of control when their plane is diverted and her husband suddenly disappears before the next flight. Now Brooklyn needs to find her husband but the longer he's missing the more secrets start to come out as his past starts to come out. 

I love Brooklyn she's such a great character you can't help cheering her on as the secrets unfold. We also have pov from several of the main characters in the story from Trey, to Eden the sister of his former wife and Theresa the detective that's trying to solve a murder. I'm a huge fan of multiple POV so this one was perfect as we got to see all sides as the story unfolded. 

I was hooked right from the start and ended up devouring this one in just a single reading session and didn't stop till the very last page. I enjoyed every moment of Brooklyn's story and it kept me guessing till the very last page. I love a good mystery that keeps me on my toes and characters to connect with. This is my first book by the author and I'm obsessed with her storytelling. I plan to work my way through all her backlist as I loved this one so much. Highly recommend if you enjoy a captivating thriller. 

Review: The Has-Been

Title -  The Has-Been 

Author - Wren Riley 

Series - Delleth College Series 

Genre -  Hockey Romance, Second Chance, Found Family 

Format - eArc

From - Rattle the Stars PR 

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Synopsis 

Same campus. Same memories. Same unfinished story.

The only thing Aubrey Vaughn ever wanted was Liam Anderson. At least, that’s what she used to believe.

Now, she’s back on campus for her final year at Delleth, determined to make the most of the time she has left—rooming with her cousins and focusing on the career she’s building in athletic training. But her plans to make this year different quickly crumble when she has to face the one athlete she knows best: her ex-boyfriend, Liam.

Liam was the star center of Delleth’s hockey team until a shattered leg and one mistake took everything from him. After a year away, the only goals he’s intent on scoring are completing his degree and putting his past behind him. That is, until he finds himself in the same clinical rotation as Aubrey, the only girl he’s ever loved.

Determined to protect her, Liam does his best to push her away, but they’ve never been good at staying apart. Their lingering attraction, that magnetic pull, drags them back together. Both are keeping dark secrets, trying to outrun the past, but when it finally catches up with them, Liam and Aubrey must decide if love is enough to survive the truth.

The Has-Been is the first book in the interconnected Delleth College series, which explores the lives of the vastly different Vaughn cousins. If you love the idea of a second-chance romance set on a snow-covered campus in northern Michigan, with exes-to-lovers, forced proximity, and chosen sisterhood, then look no further!

Review 

I received The Has-Been in return for an honest review from Rattle The Stars PR. 

It's Liam and Aubrey final year and if they can avoid each other they may just make it to graduation. However, sometimes fate takes a hand and tosses them into each others paths. They can't deny the attraction is still there and it looks like avoiding each other is impossible when they will be working together. Maybe a second chance is just what they needed as life has changed so much for them both. 

I love Aubrey she's a sweetheart I really felt like I was able to connect with her and Liam is such a great complement to her. They have this adorable chemistry that just works so well it's sweet and just the right amount of spice. I loved the supporting cast in the story as well and I can't wait to see more of them in the next book of the series. 

This is the author's debut book and I'm obsessed with Aubrey and Liam's story. I devoured this one in just one sitting and didn't stop till the very last page. The author has done a beautiful job creating engaging characters and a story that stole a little place in my heart. I loved every moment of the story and can't wait for the next book in the series. The author has quickly become one of my new favorite auto buy authors. Highly recommend if you enjoy sweet second chance romance.