reecaspieces

Overview

A wonderfully compelling and wildly intelligent exploration of moral corruption.”― William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author

He conned first, but she conned harder. 

Regan Peters knows her husband John wants to give her and their children a good life. The long hours he puts in as a financial advisor prove his dedication, and despite how mysterious he is about his past, that’s been enough for her to get through the hard days. Until the FBI shows up at their door, and Regan learns that her husband has been running a Ponzi scheme, is mixed up with dangerous criminals, and has been living under an assumed identity all these years. Everything she thought she knew about her life has been a lie.

That includes the present John gifted her the day before he disappeared―a lake house, bought with cash, and put in her name only. With her life falling apart, Regan must make a split-second decision: does she tell the FBI about the house? Or does she buy some time to forge her own path to saving herself? But one compromise inevitably leads to another, and one dangerous secret builds on the next.

When her lies of omission to the FBI agents begin to raise questions, Regan becomes inextricably embroiled in John’s crimes, the true extent of which are just beginning to be revealed. Now that her comfortable life is clearly over, Regan is learning she is capable of far more than she ever imagined. She will do anything to protect herself, her children, and their future. Anything.

To protect her family, one mother’s lie of omission leads to another in this twisty, suspenseful domestic thriller, perfect for fans of Laura Dave’s The Last Thing He Told Me.

“Surprising and smart and wonderfully original, this page-turner of a thriller is completely entertaining.” ― Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of One Wrong Word

Review

Regan and her husband have just had a wonderful day. He has bought her a lake house and she is beyond excited. But the next day, he does not come home and the FBI are at her door. They are accusing him of stealing money from his investors. She is now on her on and navigating this terrible mess!

After a rough 24 hours Regan begins to think about her options. And she is not going to sit back and watch her world fall apart. And boy…does she take action!

This book starts out so strong and I could not stop reading. Now, it did slow down a bit in the middle. But, the hook was set and I had to see where this story was headed.

As a reader, you may not start out thinking Regan is super smart…but her true colors come out and she takes no prisoners!

Need an intricate, intense con…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today!

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Overview

From the creator of viral TikTok account Betty’s Book List, a debut romance about a supermodel and a photographer with a past marriage pact who meet again ten years later on a photoshoot in Cinque Terre, Italy.

From the moment Emerson and Theo met as teenagers, they were inseparable. But just when they finally expressed their feelings to one another, they were torn apart.

Now, supermodel Emerson is nearing her twenty-eighth birthday, and she’s tired of looking for love in all the wrong places. When the calendar reminder for the marriage pact she and Theo made as teens goes off on her phone, she realizes this is it—her chance to rekindle the only romance that ever really made sense. Emerson convinces her grumpy agent to book her as the face of the fashion campaign that Theo, now a fashion photographer, is shooting. The good news: the campaign is being shot in ridiculously romantic Cinque Terre, Italy. The bad news? Theo might not be as happy to see her as she’d hoped.

The two embark on a four-day campaign that tests not only their feelings, but their ability to keep their hands off one another. But as roadblock after roadblock keeps them apart, Emerson starts to wonder: will this photoshoot be the key to getting one last shot at love, or will it be a final goodbye?

Review

This is an adorable tale of two friends, photographer Theo and super model Emerson. These two have been the best of friends since high school. But life got busy and these two lost touch. But Emerson’s phone alerts her one day of their marriage pact. All of Emerson’s feelings come rushing back. But has Theo married? Will he feel the same way?

Of course these two do not make it easy! There are a lot of misunderstandings and some hurt feelings. But as you can guess, (yes it is a romance novel, so no surprises!) the chemistry just can’t help but pull them together with great force!

I enjoyed these two, especially Emerson. For her to be a super model, she is really down to earth. Add in the setting of Italy and this is a romance you will definitely enjoy!

Need a cute friends to lovers romance…This is it! Grab your copy today.

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BEYOND SUMMERLAND 

Author: Jenny Lecoat

Publication Date: July 2, 2024

ISBN: 9781525831546

Format: Trade Paperback

Publisher: Harlequin Trade Publishing / Graydon House

Price $18.99

Book Summary: 

Beatriz Williams meets Laura Spence-Ash in this fast-paced and tension-filled novel about secrets and betrayal in a small community recovering from war, and the two young women at the center of a volatile mystery.

In June of 1945, Jersey is in the midst of change as the German occupation of the Channel Islands comes to an end. However, demands for punishment are rising for those suspected of collaborating with the Nazis. Neighbor turns against neighbor as distrust flourishes and accusations fly, especially towards women who had romantic relationships with the German soldiers.

When Jean Parris learns that her father, who died in a German prison, was reported to the Nazis by an anonymous woman, her rage hits a boiling point. The suspect, Hazel Le Tourneur, denies the accusation but has a motive for wanting Jean’s father gone. Then, when Hazel catches Jean secretly meeting with a German soldier, the women form an unexpected bond in the face of ruinous consequences. With tension running high and secrets at every turn, the truth behind the accusations may be more complicated than anyone could imagine.

Review

The war is finally over. Jean and her mother have just discovered that her father, who was taken away by the Nazis, has died in prison. They are still wondering who in their town turned him in for his contraband radio. They will not rest until they discover the traitor.

There are a lot of moving parts to this tale…lies, betrayals, and more lies. The Nazis have just left the Channel Islands and the whole town is trying to regroup. But, there is so much mistrust because everyone sees everyone else as a collaborator with the Nazis. When Jean discovers one of their neighbors, Hazel, had a fight with her father, the whole family causes so much grief for this poor woman. They are determined that Hazel is the one who turned him in and caused his death. But, they soon discover that he was not as upstanding as they thought.

I did feel the ending was a bit rushed. Also, I was not a fan of any of the characters. Jean does redeem herself in the end and she was my favorite. But all of these characters lie to each other 😂. You know, real life stuff😏.

Need a good, historical fiction novel full of betrayals and redemption…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

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About the Author:

Jenny Lecoat was born in Jersey, Channel Islands, where her parents were raised under German Occupation and were involved in resistance activity. Lecoat moved to England at 18, where, after earning a drama degree, she spent a decade on the alternative comedy circuit as a feminist stand-up. She also wrote for newspapers and women’s magazines (Cosmopolitan, Observer), worked as a TV and radio presenter, before focusing on screenwriting from sitcom to sketch shows. A love of history and factual stories and a return to her island roots brought about her feature film Another Mother’s Son (2017). She is married to television writer Gary Lawson and now lives in East Sussex. Her debut novel, The Girl from the Channel Islands, was an immediate New York Times bestseller.

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Author website: https://www.jennylecoat.com/  

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/JennyLecoat 

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Overview

Nothing brings family together like crime. In the first book in the thrilling new Angelhart series from New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan, private investigator Margot Angelhart helps clients the law overlooks, but when she takes on a case more dangerous than she imagined, teaming up with her estranged siblings may be her only hope for survival.

Working alone as a private investigator is tough. Estranged from her PI family, Margo Angelhart does what she must to get by—including taking on sordid cases that pay the bills, even if she’d rather be helping those the justice system has failed.

That is, until a cheating husband case she’s working intersects with her siblings’ corporate espionage investigation, forcing Margo to cooperate with the Angelhart firm. Now, as the siblings compare notes, it’s clear they need to work together before a white-collar crime escalates to murder.

With far more questions than answers and a key suspect on the run, they’ll need the whole family to pitch in. But as they investigate the ever-twisting mystery, Margo isn’t sharing everything. Can she learn to trust her family and heal their once-close relationship before her secrets put those she loves most in danger?

Review

This novel has several story lines. They are unrelated to each other but they flow well together wrapped around the wonderful, private investigator, Margo.

Margo takes on cases that the law can’t help. She has just helped a young girl and her two children escape from her abusive husband. And this husband is not letting it go. He is out for blood and it just might be Margo.

Margo also has been hired by a lady to follow her cheating husband and get proof of his misdeeds. Margo hates these cases. But the more she follows the husband the more she realizes the wife may be the problem.

I have read several Allison Brennan’s books and there is not a bad one in the bunch. And I truly enjoyed this novel as well. This has great intensity and great characters. I never knew which way this was going to turn next.

Need a good suspense tale…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

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