Deep Water by Watt Key

Deep Water by Watt Key
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Many thanks to Laurie Hnatiuk for this totally awesome recommendation! Not only is the narration stellar, but I was swept away (get my reference) by the sea dive that went so wrong with Julie Sims and her dad. Her father owns these tanks and is able to get a father-son team of divers to pay 4X the fee for this dive but when the anchor pulls away, Julie, Shane and his awful dad are swept away and must try to survive, will they? I am going to be reading Watt Key's other stories now too! I can't wait!

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Sold On A Monday by Kristina McMorris

Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thanks to my neighbor, Cara McBrien, for this thrilling historical fiction mystery that captured the time period and characters perfectly for a real page turner. Taking place in 1931 depression era, reporter Ellis Reed takes a picture that is heart wrenching. Lily sees this picture and shows it to her boss. When the picture and story are ok'd, a mistake in the developing room, destroys the original and Ellis must stage the picture with 2 other children---setting into motion, very devastating results. As Lily and Ellis together and separately try to find out what happened, they realize they must rush to make this right for all involved. It was upsetting to see the rigid roles women were pushed into, the struggling families and what they were forced to do to survive, and finally the rich who seemed above it all but struggled with their own issues. I will certainly be reading more of McMorris' books, the pace was breakneck and the psychological suspense had me turning those pages & rooting for Ellis and Lily to help the 2 children! A must read!

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Havoc (Hellbound Brotherhood, #5) by Shannon McKenna

Havoc by Shannon McKenna
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read and loved all 5 books in the Hellbound Brotherhood series and highly recommend this author for romance, mystery, suspense and thrillers. This book revolves around Mace Trask who has a background in survivalism, a company that mirrored that, and brothers and a friend who were in a cult that was taken over by an evil Redd Kimball who has killed many of their friends and family with a virus and now he wants to go global with his deadly intentions. As Mace plots to kill Kimball he sees a woman who is walking around their blown up mountain, Gods Acre--could she be one of Kimball's spies? Cait LaMott lost her father 14 years ago when he vanished and it has taken this long to get his things--journal, coordinates etc and maybe answers to what happened to him. Once Mace and Cait clear the air they broach an idea with family and forge a relationship to end Kimball. But is it that easy? The brothers and their friends have been tricked by Redd Kimball before and serious damage has been done to both sides, hopefully Mace's background will end this, but what about Mace and Cait? I loved their relationship, their chemistry, and their back stories; highly recommended!

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Concrete Rose (The Hate You Give, #0) by Angie Thomas

Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dion Graham awesomely narrates this stunning, authentic novel about Maverick Carter's teen life (he is Starr's father from THUG) as he deals with fatherhood, loss of his cousin, life with the King Lords, dealing drugs, his father in prison, his mother holding down 2 jobs. As Maverick tries life without dealing drugs, he works for his neighbor in his store and his garden. He learns so much but he feels like he is working for the lowest wages and his old life comes calling again. I loved Dion Graham's narration, it was so powerful catching Mav's insecurities, heartache and frustrations. I also loved his girlfriend, Lisa, who wanted more and did not ever give up hope. This is a must read for teens as they find out what life is really like for African American teens who have parenthood forced on them in high school, their decisions and how they proceed in life. Highly recommended!!!

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Repeat (The Larson Brothers #1) by Kylie Scott

Repeat by Kylie Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This audiobook was converted into a book which I totally enjoyed as part of the Larsen Brothers series. this book will be enjoyed by adults as well as new adults. Clementine has been attacked and has no memory of her relationship with tattoo artist; as she tries to find out information--she is met with anger by Ed and all of his employees because she is the reason they broke up. When she tells Ed she has no memory of their relationship and she would really like answers; almost everyone warns her away from Ed (even her cop sister!) and it is up to the new Clementine to ask the questions - what will happen to Clementine as she realizes she is falling for Ed as the new person she is. I could not stop reading this romance but even more the mystery aspect-- is someone after her?

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Sold on a Monday by Kristina Morris

Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thanks to my neighbor, Cara McBrien, for this thrilling historical fiction mystery that captured the time period and characters perfectly for a real page turner. Taking place in 1931 depression era, reporter Ellis Reed takes a picture that is heart wrenching. Lily sees this picture and shows it to her boss. When the picture and story are ok'd, a mistake in the developing room, destroys the original and Ellis must stage the picture with 2 other children---setting into motion, very devastating results. As Lily and Ellis together and separately try to find out what happened, they realize they must rush to make this right for all involved. It was upsetting to see the rigid roles women were pushed into, the struggling families and what they were forced to do to survive, and finally the rich who seemed above it all but struggled with their own issues. I will certainly be reading more of McMorris' books, the pace was breakneck and the psychological suspense had me turning those pages & rooting for Ellis and Lily to help the 2 children! A must read!

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The Sixth Wedding by Elin Hilderbrand

The Sixth Wedding: A 28 Summers Story by Elin Hilderbrand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This novella takes us back to all of the particpants in a last Labor Day get together in 2023. Jake returns without Mallory, and Leland and Fray, Cooper, Link and Bess. I could do without the Ursula part. A nice quick and easy look into the lives of those we loved in 28 Summers.

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