This is a slower paced novel, but an interesting one that resonated with me. Elisabeth is a Brooklyn transplant living upstate in an unnamed college town (the college resembles Smith College, which the author attended). Lonely and out of sorts after the move, she winds up becoming over involved in the life of her son's babysitter, a student at the local college. This book didn't have the high paced drama of a thriller novel, but it was still enjoyable. I've read the author's other books and really liked them, as well.

What a great book, really character-driven. I don’t normally read thrillers but this was just fantastic. Foley did a great job showing the characters’ introspections and capturing human nature. A well-written and suspenseful thriller. Check for triggers before reading, but I would highly recommend!

This is a very gruesome but captivating murder mystery written by JK Rowling under a pseudonym. I would recommend this book highly. Apparently, it is the second in a series about the main character detective, Cormoran Strike, that perhaps people might want to read first.

I can't give this book enough stars! I absolutely adored it! I'm a mom of three, and my love of coffee and reading is nearly unparalleled. I want my kids to enjoy reading at least half as much as I do, and this book helped to give me so many practical ways to allow them that enjoyment!

Hollywood drama, best describes this book. Tate is the daughter of a famous actor that she is estranged from. She meets Sam in London, their budding romance feels like it could be the plot of a movie. Later in the book we follow parts of making a movie. Paparazzi are swirling in this book and with drama between characters, this book could be a Hollywood movie. I am thankful for review I read here that prompted me to read the book.

The perfect fluffy romance that I needed.

Enjoyed and did not enjoy this book. The premise was solving three murders, two of which were unsolved and one in which the wrong person was convicted. The detective, Jackson Brodie, is trying to solve all three at the same time multiple years later. The difficulty I had was in following the three narratives. Not only were there three separate stories to keep straight, but the narratives unfolded in different timelines and jumped around. What I did enjoy was the author's narrative style--humorous stream of conciousness.

4.5 stars!! A slow burn romance but homes focused a lot on character development and I loved watching Jasmine grow and try and become a better person. A solid read and I cant wait to read more by MZ.

Quick read, fast paced story. Emma is believable as an FBI agent in that she feels human, not an invincible, always gets it right agent. I guessed the culprit early on in book, but was never certain, because the reason behind the crimes is not revealed. The flashbacks or "then" parts of the book served little or no purpose. I am thinking that maybe Rivers is setting things up for other books in series.

4.5 stars. Another great book by the loves of my life, Christina Lauren. Carey and James will forever hold a space in my heart, I just love the way James absolutely adores Carey and is always in awe of how hardworking she is, as well as consistently trying to make her life easier. This romance was beautifully crafted within the whirlwind of work-related chaos, so it was a very unique type of workplace romance, which I really enjoyed. While Carey is very nose to the grindstone type worker, James is always trying to get her to see beyond that and envision the life she truly wants. It’s a perfect dynamic and this is easily a favorite Christina Lauren book.