Book Review The BlueBonnet Betrayal

Title: The Bluebonnet Betrayal

Author: Marty Wingate

Stars: 4 out of 5

Review:

The author has the ability to make you believe you are in England with her vivid descriptions of the people and places where the story takes place. A tidy murder is presented and then the reader is led down the proverbial garden path in an effort to solve the crime. Can the reader understand the subtle clues that are strewn about and solve the murder before the author presents the murderer? If seeking to do so always remember what a red herring is used for.

I gave this book a four star rating and would recommend it anyone who likes a relative non violent crime which requires some thought to solve.

I received an ARC from Netgalley for my unbiased review.

Synopsis: 

Pru’s life in England is coming full circle. A Texas transplant, she’s married to the love of her life, thriving in the plum gardening position she shares with her long-lost brother, and prepping a Chelsea Flower Show exhibit featuring the beloved bluebonnets of the Texas hill country. Technically, Twyla Woodford, the president of a gardening club in the Lone Star State, is in charge of the London event, but Pru seems to be the one getting her hands dirty. When they finally do meet, Pru senses a kindred spirit—until Twyla turns up dead.

Although Twyla’s body was half buried under a wall in their display, Pru remains determined to mount a spectacular show. Twyla would have insisted. So Pru recruits her husband, former Detective Chief Inspector Christopher Pearse, to go undercover and do a bit of unofficial digging into Twyla’s final hours. If Pru has anything to say about it, this killer is going to learn the hard way not to mess with Texas.

About The Author:

Marty Wingate is a Seattle-based writer and speaker about gardens and travel. She is the author of the Potting Shed mysteries from Random House/Alibi, about Pru Parke, middle-aged American gardener who moves to England and digs up more than weeds. The first two in the series are The Garden Plot and The Red Book of Primrose House, followed by the third in late summer 2015. Her new cozy mystery series, Birds of a Feather, begins in June 2015 with The Rhyme of the Magpie. You can hear Marty on the podcast A Dry Rain, free from iTunes and always available at adryrain.net. She leads garden tours to European and North American destinations.

School Out For Summer

Everyone is out of school and our month of June is filling up fast with fun activities, lots of visits to the local library not to mention the bookstore as well. Thanks to my amazing reviewer Frank otherwise we would have a lot of empty days.

My kids are home for 7 weeks and than school starts up again July 25th. 3 out of the 4 will be in school and number 3 is super excited because she wants to be like her older sister so much. Number 3 is reading but gets upset when she can't read the chapter books like Dork Diaries which her 1st grade sister is reading. Thankfully number 2 loves to read out loud so she reads to her little sister every night before bed.

My oldest loves the Butt books. I am trying to get hims to read the James Patterson Middle school books even though he is only entering 5th grade. If you have a boy and don't mind the gross things they come up with this series is really funny. My son will be reviewing his book soon.

http://www.amazon.com/Butt-Wars-Final-Conflic…/…/ref=sr_1_1…

My kids are excited to be review books this summer. If you are interested in having a 1st graders, 4th grader and a preschools view your children's book than my kids are the ones for you. My kids all read above grade level including my preschool is reading Level one books with a little help.

I have to mention I am having trouble saying No to people who send book request because every single one sounds amazing.

The one word I am not good at I am asking all authors to please have. Patience!! I will get those review to you I promise.

Happy Memorial Day

Book Review The Viscounts Bride

Title: The Viscount's Bride

Author: G. L. Snodgrass

Stars:‏ 4 out of 5

Review:

This is the first book by this author that I have had the pleasure to read even though she is an accomplished author with many titles to her credit. But I assure you it will not be the last. My attention was grabbed in the first chapter and held until the epilogue. The story has drama, love, a believable plot and a satisfactory ending. These items are all critical for a good historical romance. After reading the first two chapters of The Earl's Regret, included at the end, I have placed it on my to be read list.

I obtained this Kindle book from Amazon.

I gave this a four star rating.

Synopsis:

Sometimes, a woman needs a hero.

*** A steamy Regency Romance ***

Miss Caroline Jennings is facing a life of shame and poverty. She has lost everything. Her home, her father, and any chance of happiness. What is more? If her father’s secret is exposed. She will be known as the daughter of a traitor.

Surely, life cannot get much worse.

When a carriage accident throws her into the river. - fitting punishment for her father’s crimes. - She is tempted to allow herself to succumb. It is only the thought of her two younger sisters and the strong arms of her rescuer that keep her among the living.

Alexander Vessey, Viscount Beachmont, ex-soldier, and one of the richest men in Britain. A classic hero if she’d ever seen one. Big, strong, and commanding. Any woman’s heart would flutter like hers to be saved by him.

His heroics unfortunately have saved her for a life of loneliness and want.

However, when he offers her a marriage of convenience it seems the perfect solution to regain her life. The only danger she faces now is the possibility of losing her heart.

About the Author:

 

Book Review: Silent Sentry

 
Title: Silent Sentry


Author: Theresa Rizzo


Stars: 5 out of 5


Review:
  For a romantic suspense nut this book was perfect. Action packed, well research, characters who made since and didn't go outside the boundaries causing the readers to wonder what the author was thinking.
Nope this book is perfect for me.
I love the Mob history of Detroit area and keeping the story modern and up to date. I couldn't but this perfect blend of suspense, romance and action that I couldn't out the book down.
Two words to describes this book would be Perfect Blend.
AC from Netgalley and Theresa Rizzo

Synopsis:

Award-winning author Theresa Rizzo delivers a thrilling crime novel packed with suspense, romance, and redemption.

The Scarfilis and Donnatellis love deeply and protect fiercely. “Family takes care of family” is the code they live by.

So when a hacker threatens Gianna Donnatelli’s life, Dr. Joe Scarfili is determined to keep her safe, only he has no police or tech experience, and Gianna’s penchant for aiding Detroit’s underprivileged is the same kind of altruism that got his wife killed. Gianna protects Joe with the same unyielding resolve.

Gianna pushes all his insecurity buttons. Joe tries her patience like no other. But together they’ll fight to save each other and their love… Or die trying.

About The Author:
 
Theresa Rizzo is an award-winning author who writes emotional stories that explore the complexity of relationships and families through real-life trials. Born and raised in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, she now lives outside of Boulder, Colorado with her husband of thirty-two years.