Review : The Murder Machine

The Murder Machine by Heather Graham

Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Audiobook, Mystery Thriller, Adult

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Pages: April 29, 2025

Published: 302

Artificial intelligence meets genuine murderous intent.

This state-of-the-art smart home has a next-generation entertainment system, an ultramodern kitchen where every appliance is online and even a personal AI to control it all. Standing above its owner's lifeless body, FBI agent Jude Mackenzie is faced with the daunting task of discovering how the woman was killed by her own home. How do you catch a murderer that doesn't leave any fingerprints?

Enter Special Agent Victoria Tennant, whose familiarity with cybercrime reveals the stark a machine can only do what it's been directed to. As the number of grisly "accidents" begins to rise, the pair must race to uncover the perpetrator even as they find themselves caught in their digital crosshairs! There's nowhere to hide when danger may be as close as the very phones in their pockets.

I'm a fan of Heather Graham's book so I was looking forward to reading this one it was such a fun and fast-paced book. I love the idea of artificial intelligence and how the murderer was able to use it in order to get at the people they were after. There was just so much going on that I found it hard to put this book down. I love watching as the two follow the clues and how much mistrustful electronics could be and how intelligent and creative see murder was in taking down the people they wanted to take down using everyday items leaving almost no trace. Overall really good luck I really enjoyed it highly recommend.

Review: Fugitive Harbor

Fugitive Harbor by Cassie Miles 

Genre: Mystery, Suspense, Romance, 

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Pages: 224

Published: January 21, 2025

On the run with no memory,

he’ll have to trust a woman from his past to save his future.

On the shores of her lighthouse on a stormy night, the last thing Ava Donovan expected to see was her old flame Liam Brody. While investigating a nearby shipwreck, Liam’s business partner was murdered at sea. With no memory of the incident, no alibi and in need of refuge, Liam finds safe haven with Ava, her lighthouse providing a perfect hideout from those trying to catch him. Finally reunited, Ava will stop at nothing to help Liam restore his memory and, with it, the truth behind the brutal murder. But will love be enough to recover what was lost…before time runs out?

Ava is working on renovating a lighthouse when a guy from her path Liam shows up as a fugitive with no memory of a crime that was committed. She's already weary of the police and Liam is just trying to figure out what really happened and now Ava is in a position to maybe help him look into the crime to prove his innocence.

I really enjoyed reading this mystery suspense novel. I enjoyed watching as they work together to figure out what really happened, Ava is a amateur sleuth and in her own way trying to find connection together in question those in suspicion. This had a small town with everyone being loose-lipped and closely know each other so in a way they're tight-lipped and protecting those they care about. But it was interesting seeing how they work together to piece things to redeem Liam from being considered a murderer, there was a small romance going on between the two which didn't it really distract from what was going on. Overall this was a pretty good book if you like mystery suspense novels you might like this.

Review : Montana Abduction Rescue

Montana Abduction Rescue by Jodie Bailey

Genre: Suspense, Romance, Love Inspired, Harlequin, Christian, Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Mystery, Thriller,

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Pages: 222

Published: July 23, 2024

Kidnappers out for vengeance…

Can a K-9 team stop them?

Following the death of a crime boss he put behind bars, Ian Carpenter leaves witness protection—and runs right into an ambush. To escape assailants bent on revenge, he turns to his former handler, US marshal Meadow Ames, and her K-9 partner. But the stakes grow higher when Ian’s cousin is abducted. With threats closing in, can they rescue a kidnapped teen…and stop the criminals for good?

Ian was in witness protection when he gets ambushed by people looking for revenge. US Marshall Meadow was his handler when he reaches out for help once again. This time his cousins been kidnapped and they do everything they can to get her back but also remain safe.

This was a pretty good book. There was so much going on getting to know a bit about the two and why Ian was in witness protection. Meadow has his handler and helping him keep safe but now it's a entirely new and old situation with his cousin going missing a dog being pregnant leaving them with higher stakes and where the connection was to the past. I loved following along as they worked together to find them and I liked the bit of romance that was thrown in. Overall pretty good time now book I really enjoyed it. 

Review : Murder at Sunset Rock

Murder at Sunset Rock by Debra Webb

Lookout Mountain Mysteries #2

Genre: Romantic Suspense, Intrigue, Suspense, Mystery, Romance, 

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Pages: 256

Published:  July 6, 2023

Reunited to solve a crime…

Or become the next victims?

She returned home for a funeral, but Olivia Ballard is soon embroiled in her grandfather’s possible murder. But working with Huck Monroe, Sunset Cove’s new deputy detective, is more than business—he broke Olivia’s heart a decade ago. Huck is just as dedicated to uncovering the truth as he is tamping down any old feelings…until family secrets reveal a shocking surprise and unmitigated danger.

Olivia is back home for the funeral for her very much loved grandfather who after looking into it feels like more then an accident. When clues are leading towards possible murder Olivia looks further into it with deputy detective Huck who broke her heart a while ago. 

I like a good mystery book and I really found myself enjoying this one. It was also a quick read for me as well so if you like a mystery that isn't too long but with a lot going for it you'll like. There was a bit of attraction between the Olivia and Huck that was somewhat from the past they once had I appreciate that it didn't completely take over the book because clearly they are out to solve the mystery. I really enjoyed following along as they put things together and seeing how everything came out in the end. Highly Recommend!

Review : Wyoming Mountain Murder

Wyoming Mountain Murder by Juno Rushdan

Genre: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Suspense, Mystery,

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Pages: 256

Published: May 23, 2023

His only link to a killer

Is a stranger with secrets…

When self-defense trainer Charlie Sharp is nearly killed by an explosion, Wyoming detective Brian Bradshaw finds himself with a murder investigation on his hands. And worse, it involves one of his own. Now bodies are turning up, and Brian suspects Charlie knows more than she’s telling. Trusting each other is hard enough. But knowing her secrets might be more danger than he bargained for…

Charlie is a self-defense trainer and knows what it's like to be in a domestic violence situation so will do everything she can to help those that she is wrong. Detective Brian is reluctantly helping Charlie trying to see if the the men that he works with are dirty cops. As he and Charlie try to find a friend of hers who might have been harmed by a cop it seems they stumbled into something bigger than it they could have expected.

This book was a trip there was just so much going on. I really enjoyed getting to know the characters and I could see why Charlie would jump into the situation but that's wild at the length she would go through for someone who's barely even a friend. Luckily Charlie had Brian by her side someone that she knows and trusts because this could have easily turned sideways I mean he is looking into a possible crime that his coworker cop has done so it must be hard for him to be doing this. There was just so much going on with this book I had a hard and putting it down. If you love a mystery suspense book with a bit of romance you're going to enjoy this one.

Review : Texas Ranch Target

Texas Ranch Target by Virginia Vaughan

Genre: Suspense, Romance, Inspirational, Romantic Suspense, Mystery, Christian, Fiction, Clean Romance,

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Pages: 224

Published: April 25, 2023

Somebody wants her dead…

But they'll have to go through him first.

After his client is murdered, security expert Brett Harmon plans to lie low at his family’s ranch—until he comes across an injured woman in the road. With only Brett’s business card in her pocket and no memory of her attack, Jaycee Richmond turns to her rescuer for answers. But when their search reveals a deadly connection, can Brett protect her from a killer she can’t remember?

Jaycee was found on the side of the road roughed up with little to no memory. She had something important to say but it was now gone and until her memory comes back it seems like someone is after her to keep it quiet. Red is a security expert who's Brian has just been murdered and might have ties with Jaycee disclosing the clients whereabouts. Until she gets her memory back and find the reason someone is after her Jaycee will stick around Brett.

I really enjoyed this boo I love how fast-paced it was from the beginning. There was so much going on to get me hooked. Other interesting seeing how everything played out and a wondering who they can trust. I love that this book remained a clean romance. There were moments here and there talking about God but not an overwhelming amount I'm not a really religious person so when it goes over the top I kind of get put off by a book but this book had a decent amount of faith being mentioned without being too much. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and seeing the role they had to play in this book. Overall really good story if you like mystery suspense kind of novels that keep you hooked you'll enjoy this one. 

Review : Whispers at Dusk

Whispers at Dusk by Heather Graham

Blackbird Trilogy #1

Genre: Paranormal, Mystery, Suspense, Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Fantasy,

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Pages: 400

Published:  June 27, 2023

When darkness falls, there’s nowhere to hide.

Four bodies have been discovered along Europe’s riverbanks, placed with care—and completely drained of blood. Pinpricks on their throats indicate a slender murder weapon, but DNA found in the wounds suggests something far more sinister. Tasked with investigating, the FBI recruits Agents Della Hamilton and Mason Carter to Blackbird, an international offshoot of the Krewe of Hunters. If you want to catch a vampire killer, you need agents who can speak with the dead.

The pair travel to Norway, where the shadowy forests of Lillehammer reveal a gruesome scene. The killer is thirsty for more victims, and the bloodless trail soon leads Della and Mason to a group that believes drinking blood is the key to immortality. To catch the culprit of such an intimate crime, the agents will have to get close. Mason’s already lost one partner; he’s not ready to risk Della as bait. But sometimes justice requires a sacrifice…

 FBI agents Della Hamilton and Mason Carter are on an international case that are leaving young women drained of blood suggesting it could be a Vampire Killer. As they get closer to the culprit of the crime it seems that someone has their eye on Della so they can use her as bait but Mason is a bit conflicted because he already lost one partner and now he's going to do whatever he can to keep her protected. And find the culprit

I really enjoyed this book watching as they work together to solve the case. I thought it was interesting seeing them internationally and to many different places to see as the body trails were starting to go upward and figuring out who was behind this branch of what is going on. There was a few close calls and it was interesting how they work together to get out of the tight spots as well as seeing how Ghostly people were helping as well. Because this is the crew of hunters clearly there is going to be a go someone paranormal around to help where they can. This book is clean which I appreciate. I just really enjoyed this mystery suspense novel with a bit of paranormal thrown in if that's your kind of thing you might really enjoy this. I can't wait to see what's next in the series.

Review : Shadow of Death

Shadow of Death by Heather Graham

Amy Larson & Hunter Forrest FBI #3

Genre:  Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Mystery Thriller, Romance, Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Crime, Cults,

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Pages: 336

Published: April 18, 2023

You can cut off the head of the snake, but another will emerge.

When two hikers go missing within a series of daunting caves outside of Denver, Colorado, FDLE special agent Amy Larson and her partner, FBI special agent Hunter Forrest, have good reason to suspect foul play. The pair of hikers are only the latest to vanish after a rash of disappearances that’s left local law enforcement stumped. But in searching the dank caverns near the Arkansas River, the agents aren’t prepared for the horror they uncover: a muddy pit littered with corpses. Covered in bite marks. Made by human teeth.

When a tiny toy horse is found on the scene, Amy and Hunter recognize the calling card. They’ll have to move quickly before the already sizable body count can grow. Their investigation soon draws them down the rabbit hole of a dangerous cult with a sinister mandate—one that involves human sacrifices. Anything to further their twisted cause. But when more people go missing, it becomes clear the cult’s reach extends beyond state lines, leading Amy and Hunter deep into the Florida Everglades to set a perilous trap, one that stands to risk everything they hold dear, including their lives.

Special Agent Amy Larson and her partner FBI agent Hunter Forrest are looking into a case about to missing hikers that led them to uncover something much bigger when they find a Horseman's calling card. Now they're are doing everything they can to stop a dangerous cult that keeps luring people in eventually leading to human sacrifices before the body counts get higher.

I'ma fan of Heather Graham's work and this book it's another great addition I enjoyed seeing how Amy and Hunter worked hard to get closer to finding out who is running the cult because it seems like once a person is caught there's something even more deeper going on putting them in a loop of trying to figure out who is behind this cult case. There was just so much going on I had a hard time putting this book down. Such a great read highly recommend! Can't wait to see what happens next. 

Alaskan Avalanche Escape

Alaskan Avalanche Escape by Darlene L. Turner

Genre: Love Inspired Suspense, Suspense, Romance, Mystery, Romantic Suspense, Christian Fiction, Adventure

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Pages: 224

Published: February 21, 2023

Sabotage in the mountains…

Can this K-9 sniff out the truth?

After surviving a sudden avalanche, mountain survival expert Jayla Hoyt and her search-and-rescue K-9 discover that it was no accident—someone deliberately triggered the mountain explosion. To uncover the culprit, she’ll have to partner with Alaska park ranger Bryson Clarke, a man she doesn’t trust. But when the investigators become targets, can they capture the criminal mastermind…before they’re buried alive?

Jayla Hoyt is a mountain survival expert who has a search and rescue K-9. When an avalanche occurs leading to her friend going missing possibly dead she does everything she can to find out who is behind the Avalanche that was no accident. She works with Alaskan park ranger Bryson Clarke to figure out who is behind this and try to stay to stay alive since clearly someone doesn't want them further into these explosion/avalanches.

I really enjoyed this book there was so much going on. I love getting to know these characters and seeing how they work together to solve what was going on. Clearly someone didn't want them to look into it so there was a few attempts at their lives or at least to other people that they care about. I love seeing how the more dire the danger scenes come out as closer as they was getting to figuring out who was to find this and why. I love that while there was a bit of romance this book remain clean. This was over all a really good book, I really enjoyed it if you like mystery suspense kind of novels you'll really enjoy this one.

Review : Honolulu Cold Homicide

Honolulu Cold Homicide by R. Barri Flowers

Genre: Mystery Suspense, Intrigue, 

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Pages: 256

Published: January 24, 2023

His latest case is a link to the past

And a cold case that’s all too personal…

When a new case carries echoes of his sister’s cold case murder, Detective Sergeant Lance Warner is visited by another ghost from the past. Caroline Yashima isn’t only the CJD specialist assigned to work alongside him, she’s also the ex he regrets walking away from. He’s not sure if he can expect a second chance—or just a chance for closure. But when Caroline becomes a target, he knows that he doesn’t want to live without her.

Sergeant Lance and Caroline a CJD Specialist once had a thing for eachother when he broke her heart. They never expected to run into eachother on a case that eerily close to to Lances sisters cold case and Caroline is the one looking into it. I really enjoyed seeing the connections and seeing how they were working together to solve the case. Then there was the whole Lance putting his love life on the backburner to look more into his sisters case to find out who killed her and both having feelings for one another but him breaking her heart make things iffy. I enjoyed seeing how everything ultimately wrapped up in the end. It was a fast paced enjoyable read and highly recommend you readers to check it out. 

Review : Dockside Danger

Dockside Danger by Carol Ericson

(The Lost Girls #3)

Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Romance, Intrigue,

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Pages: 256

Published: December 27th 2022 by Harlequin Intrigue

With innocent lives on the line

Trusting each other is their only chance …

LAPD detective Jane Falco knows a recent murder is no open-and-shut case. She doesn’t need FBI agent Tim Ruskin back in her life to complicate the investigation—and reignite still-dangerous sparks between them. But to stop a vicious human trafficking ring, Jane and Tim must gamble on each other—and an endgame impossible to survive…

Jane is LAPD doesnt appreciate seeing her ex FBI agent Tim keeps popping up on a case she's looking into. When she realizes that there might be a connection to something bigger they find themselves working together to stop a human trafficking ring and fight that attraction that seems to never have left.

I really enjoyed this book. I love when a book can keep me on my toes with plenty to keep me hooked. I couldn't help but root for the two to figure things out and seeing a bit of that attraction the two had because even after Tim broke her heart Jane really liked him and there was clearly something still there between the two. I enjoyed following along and the twists and turns continuously surprising me. Overall great book I really enjoyed it. 

Review: Lawman to the Core

Lawman to the Core by Delores Fossen

(The Law in Lubbock County #3)

Genre: Western, Romances, Mystery, Intrigue,

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Pages: 214

Published: December 27th 2022 by Harlequin Intrigue

A Texas lawman will do anything to protect a woman and baby.

The woman who broke into ATF special agent Nick Brodie’s home and aimed a gun at him isn’t a stranger. Neither is the baby with her. Seven months ago, the lawman and former ATF agent Hallie Stanton rescued the newborn from a black market ring. Now on the run, they must join forces to escape the abductor hot on their trail. As their taboo attraction heats up, can Nick and

Nick and Hallie worked together for a time when things went sideways and we left her job as ATF agent to go her own way. Now she has shown up at his place to figure out what happened that day they stumbled upon a baby trafficking's ring with one of the babies in tow. Its clear something is up when a few a gun men and close calls occur and they are going to do everything can they to keep the baby safe as well as themselves.

I enjoyed this book pretty much binge read it. I honestly couldn't put the book down. It was easy to get drawn into this book and wonder what's going on and who was behind what was going on. Then there was the many close calls that kept happening and questioning if they can trust anyone. There was also romance between the two, before they had a connection but now with spending more time together its easy for them to fall for eachother even more as the danger ramps up. Overall great book I really enjoyed it.