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The 24th Hour by James Patterson

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4.0

 (Given to me via the publisher, all thoughts are my own)
Available May 6, 2024

Another fun read for the Women's Murder Club! Really enjoyed this book, and this series as a whole. If you haven't read these books yet, please give them a chance! As always, a huge thank you to James Patterson, and team, for allowing me the chance to read this one! This series has my heart. 

One More Time by Nik Robbins

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• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 ~Given to me via the publisher, all opinions are my own.~

What a cliffhanger! Can't wait to get my hands on book 2 of this duet, I need to know what happens to Thena and Toby. This book pulls at the heartstrings and doesn't let you go, highly recommend! Thank you so much to Nik for allowing me to read this early! 

Easy Tiger by Ali K. Mulford

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• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

~ Recieved a copy from the publisher, all opinions are my own ~
Absolutely loved book 2! Hawk and Hannah are one of my new favorite couples, and watching their story unfold was amazingly fun!!! Super excited to see what happens next with the Lachlan family! As always, thank you Ali for allowing me to read this for you!!

She's a Keeper by Ali K. Mulford

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• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 ~ARC for review, Available now~
I adored this! It was charming, witty, funny, and the animal puns made my heart so happy! Lark and Logan are such a fun couple, and I adored getting to know their story, their adventure, and Lark's family! Can't wait to get to book 2! A big thank you, as always, to Ali for allowing me to ARC read this book! 

Triptych by Karin Slaughter

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• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What a start to a series! I could not put this down, Will is a new favorite character for sure!! This one deals with some heavy topics, and can be graphic at times. Please check all Triggers if you need to. 

Where's Molly by H.D. Carlton

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• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Thank you so much to H.D and her team for allowing me to read an ARC copy of this book! Really loved getting to know more about Molly, and what she went through. Seeing her overcome everything was amazing! Also, shout out to Cage's Mom, she was amazing! Dark, look at your trigger warnings, but highly recommend if this is up your alley! 

The Teacher by Freida McFadden

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• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

 Not my favorite by this author, but I still really enjoyed it overall. This book is NOT FOR EVERYONE! It has a very taboo subject line, teacher vs student relationships, the students being under age. Read at your own discretion. That being said... Strong emotions, strong story line. The last 50-60ish pages were completely spoiled for me, so I didn't get to expierience the "jaw-dropping twists" that so many others loved about this book, but still very solid. A huge thank you to Frieda and her team for allowing me to ARC read for them! Excited to get my hands on my next McFadden book!! 

Holmes, Marple & Poe: The Three Biggest Names in the Murder Business Are Back! by James Patterson, Brian Sitts

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• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed this, far more than I thought initially. This is a mystery with thriller componants thrown in, not my normal genre. I will say however, the suspense kept me hooked, and the characters were very lovable. Auguste Poe was a favorite from the start! Excited to see what these three PIs take as their next case!

The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden

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• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Really enjoyed this sequel, and being able to continue Millie's story! Excited and eager to read the next one later this year! 

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

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5.0

Really enjoyed this, I could not put it down. I'm so glad that Britney is free at last!!