End of April #BookReviews with Lincoln Child, @AshleyCWeaver @Sandra_Cox plus #family Reconnecting


Photo by Alena Koval on Pexels.com I can't believe it's the end of April already! It seems as though the older I get, the quicker time flies. My daughter arrived Tuesday night after taking a wrong turn and adding six hours to her trip. It's been almost five years since we've seen her, so I'm …

#BookReview- The Key to Deceit by @AshleyCWeaver #mystery #readingcommunity @StMartinsPress @MinotaurBooks @NetGalley


Photo by superphoto.be on Pexels.com Many thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press,ย Minotaur Books for introducing me to this talented writer! The Key to Deceit The second in the Electra McDonnell series from Edgar-nominated author Ashley Weaver,ย The Key to Deceit, is a delightful World War II mystery filled with spies, murder, romance, and wit.London, 1940. …

Two #Steamy #Romance #BookReviews by bestselling authors @Melissa_Foster and Rebecca Zanetti


Photo by Designecologist on Pexels.com It's hard to believe that I normally publish 3-4 books a year and for 2022 it looks as though I'll be lucky to get two done. Maybe it's the lasting effects of Covid, the horrifying war in Ukraine, or a general pall on life, but I feel this weird disassociation …

#BookReview- Two #MurderMystery Spring #Reads @dlfinnauthor @MelindaLeigh1


Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com It's windy and rainy in the Pacific Northwest, perfect for cozying up with a good read! On the west coast of the island, Tofino is getting seven-meter waves (close to twenty-three feet!) making the storm watchers very happy, lol. Everything that could go wrong seemed to happen this week. …

#BookReview- Page-turning #Suspense and a Bermuda Triangle #Mystery by Rebecca Zanetti and Julianne MacLean


Photo by Anton Atanasov on Pexels.com From a high-heel alcoholic retired service dog to a missing plane in the Bermuda Triangle, this week's reading has been interesting, to say the least! I was gifted a copy of Rebecca Zanetti's latest in her Deep Ops series, Unforgiven, and couldn't put it down! The book is a …

#BookReview- Short Stories Worth #Reading by D. L. Finn and Sally Cronin @dlfinnauthor @sgc58


Photo by Belle Co on Pexels.com When you're in need of an enjoyable escape the authors I'm highlighting today know how to deliver. D. L. Finn writes fantasy realism with a flair for the supernatural. D.L. Finn D.L. Finn is an independent California local who encourages everyone to embrace their inner child. She was born …

#BookReview- A Little of this, and a Little of That @Kristan_Higgins, @JRWard1 @Brenda_Novak


Photo by Kaboompics .com on Pexels.com I've had an excellent reading week. Each of these authors are at the top of their game. All are page-turners in a variety of genres. Kristan Higgins is a wonderful contemporary writer with a flair for blending complex characters and humorous situations. Kristan Higgins Kristan Higgins is the New …

The Unknown Beloved by @aharmon_author #BookReview #Romance #Thriller


I'm grateful to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the opportunity to read The Unknown Beloved from one of the best authors I've ever encountered, Amy Harmon. This is a spine-tingling romance set against the backdrop of 1930's Cleveland where a serial killer named The Butcher hunts the streets. Based on a true story. Click …

Life and Death Battles from Two Acclaimed #Writers #BookReview @DWallacePeach @EmmaS_Writes


Photo by stein egil liland on Pexels.com Life and death conflicts are a part of nature. Some internal, some violent, all lifechanging. The authors I'm reviewing today take us on a quest for peace that will squeeze your heart and make you count your blessings at the same time. https://read.amazon.ca/kp/embed?asin=B00TFWFDAG&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_S8TEMT7WFH1VMDE8AA2J&tag=jacqbiggar-20 If grimdark tales of spiraling …

Heart-wrenching #Reads I won’t soon forget #BookReviews


Photo by Anni Roenkae on Pexels.com I've been in an introspective mood for the last while and my reading choices reflect that frame of mind. Heart-wrenching, soul-searching stories sure to haunt your thoughts. The first two are Amazon Prime reads- think library. You can 'borrow' books from their store and return them when you're done. …

#BookReview- Love for Beginners by Bestselling #Author Jill Shalvis #Romance


Photo by rovenimages.com on Pexels.com Jill Shalvis is one of my go-to authors. She writes about sexy, caring heroes and the independent, sassy women they can't live without. https://read.amazon.ca/kp/embed?asin=B08HJ13Z4D&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_QK7CQXTHJQRXXANTN7D3&tag=jacqbiggar-20 What would you change if you had to start your lifeโ€”and love lifeโ€”over again? When Emma Harris wakes up from a coma she learns that her …

#BookReview- Heartwarming #Reads from @JillWeatherHolt @KristinHannah, and Heather Marshall


Photo by freestocks.org on Pexels.com Three heartwarming reads to start out the New Year! There's nothing like a good book and a hot cup of tea on a chilly winter's evening. We've had a bit of a cold snap (for us) here on the west coast and I've been holed up inside with hubby and …

My Holiday #Reading List- #Books to Warm Your Heart on a Cold Winter’s Night #BookReviews @dlfinnauthor @Marsharwest @sgc58 @Sandra_Cox


Photo by Yaroslav Shuraev on Pexels.com How was your holiday? We got snow for Christmas! Best gift ever; my daughter graduated from university with a Masters in Marine Science! Her dad and I are so very proud of all the hard work and perseverance she put in to achieve her dreams. On a more serious …

#BookReview- Rounding out the year with some topnotch #reading from Preston & Child, Catherine Ryan Hyde, Inge-Lise Goss, and @debbiemacomber @cryanhyde @IngeGoss


Photo by Tetyana Kovyrina on Pexels.com I'm rounding out December with some unputdownable reads! Just like the busy little squirrel above, I've been hoarding books to my chest, saving them for the long winter nights we have in the northern hemisphere. Winter solstice is almost here (Dec 21) and the sun will set at 4:21 …

#BookReviews- December’s #Reading List @katherinecenter @BeemWeeks @tracihallauthor @PatriceWilton


Photo by Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush on Pexels.com December is here and all the excitement of the holidays is upon us! We took Mom and our grandson to the 23rd Annual IEOA Truck Light Convoy with 80 trucks! https://youtu.be/H-lOy0LVnJY It was the perfect evening. We had the Pacific Ocean at our backs and hundreds of happy viewers …

#BookReview- Mountain Laurel Christmas @JanSikes3, To Love and Be Loved @MrsAmandaProwse, The Bodyguard @katherinecenter


Photo by Stefan Stefancik on Pexels.com Winter is here (Though thankfully, no snow for us!) and with it the promise of long, cozy nights, fires to warm the toes, and BOOKS to read! I wasn't feeling too hale and hearty this week, but I did manage to get in three enjoyable stories from talented authors. …

#BookReviews- End of November Highlights #amreading @UviPoznansky @SarahBrentyn @Sandra_Cox


The first week of Love, Me's release went well! I managed a pretty orange Amazon ribbon and some wonderful reviews, so thank you for your support! I'm now working on two very different stories. One is a thriller about a woman stalked by a serial killer, and the other is a YA women's fiction. Two …

#BookReview- Variety is the Spice of Life #ReadingCommunity @StaciTroilo @dlfinnauthor @Virgilante


Photo by Designecologist on Pexels.com This week I have a selection of books from a variety of genres- something for everyone! You can check out my podcast here: https://anchor.fm/jacquie-biggar/episodes/BookReview--Variety-is-the-Spice-of-Life-ReadingCommunity-e1a9lco To save space, I've added a brief description of each story. Click the covers to learn more. Piper Seidel has one thing going for herโ€”a red …

We’re Having a Party! #Giveaway #Romance #mgtab @mimisgang1


The Authorsโ€™ Billboard Holiday Bash will take place on Wednesday, December 1st. Mark your calendar now. https://www.facebook.com/groups/414604506092518 The party will take place inย the Authorsโ€™ Billboard Party Placeย group on Facebook. You must be a member of the group to participate. (About the ABB Party Place:ย โ€œHosted by the authors of AUTHORSโ€™ BILLBOARD. A place to party, toast, …

#BookReview- End of October #Reads Douglas Preston and Lee Child @MaeClair1 @Loreth


Photo by Toni Cuenca on Pexels.com Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem abounds in this week's reading recommendations! I have three five star reads to share this week. One is a new-to-me author and the other two are go-to writers- all are amazing. Click the covers to learn more about each title. From the #1ย New York Timesย bestselling …