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2020 Book Reviews

Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier

May 22, 2020 by Darlene

As I get started on this review it is pouring rain outside and I’m once again reminded why I love books so much. They can whisk you away to another world on a gloomy day. Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier was such a good listen for me. This is one of those books that once you start it you don’t want to put it down and I’m always game for a good thriller any day.

This novel grabs you from the beginning when it opens with Marin at a market with her young son Sebastian. She’s preoccupied for only a moment but that’s all it takes for her boy to be taken. Then she’s left with a before and after situation. Before Marin had a picture perfect life and after it all collapsed around her.

Over the course of the following year the search for her son has stopped so she hires a private investigator who doesn’t find her son but finds out her husband is having an affair. This is the one thing that puts Marin in a rage and makes her feel somewhat alive again. As she puts a plan in motion to rid herself of this problem she could never imagine all of the devastating secrets that would also come to light. Has she trusted the wrong people? Will she ever get her son back or is he gone forever?

I listened to the audiobook which was ten and a half hours. It is narrated by Kirsten Potter who is fantastic! She’s a favorite narrator of mine and I’ve listened to her many times. She’s so easy to listen to and I never hesitate to choose a book she’s narrating.

If you’re a fan of thrillers as I am you can’t go wrong with this one! I really enjoyed it!


Source: Scribd

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If It Bleeds by Stephen King (Audio)

May 21, 2020 by Darlene

If It Bleeds is the latest from the amazing Stephen King. What a perfect time for this book to come out. I was transported into the ever twisty mind of King and thoroughly loved it. I’m not usually one for books with separate stories but when King does it it’s a whole different thing.

The book consists of four novellas – Mr. Harrigan’s Phone, The Life of Chuck, Rat, and the title story If It Bleeds. I enjoyed all the stories and each is unique in its own way. King has always had a way of drawing readers into the world he’s building and holding them captive until the last word. With this collection the title story If It Bleeds is my absolute favorite because he brought back my favorite character, Holly Gibney. We first meet her in the Bill Hodges trilogy and she fast became a favorite for me. She’s very quirky and she makes me laugh. In this novella she gets to be the star and it was just great.

I listened to the audiobook which is a little over 15 hours and those hours flew by for me. It’s narrated by Will Patton, Danny Burstein, and Steven Weber. I’ve listened to Steven Weber and enjoy listening to him but I’ve not listened to Danny Burstein before. However Will Patton is my favorite for Stephen King novels. I love his voice and could listen to him for hours.

So it’s obvious I loved the book. If you’re a King fan of course this is likely already on your list to read but even if you aren’t I still highly recommend it.


Source: My personal copy.



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Have You Seen Me? (Audio) by Kate White

May 20, 2020 by Darlene

Well it has been ages since I’ve written a blog post and I’m rusty at it. I log in to find WordPress completely different so I’m just hoping this will look ok by the time I’m done. With our world in such turmoil now I thought it might be a good time to get back to things that used to make me happy and hopefully offer something to those who read my blog.

So let’s get on with a review. I’m still not sure where I’m going with my reviewing but I do know I want to have a lot shorter reviews. Have You Seen Me? was a pretty good audio. I’ve listened to a few of Kate White’s books and I’ve enjoyed them as I did this one.

The story starts with Ally showing up to work. The only problem being that she hasn’t worked at this office for many years. Ally knows who she is, knows where she lives, and knows her husband. The only thing she doesn’t know is where she’s spent the last few days. As she begins to delve into the mystery surrounding these missing days she has she begins to realize that she’s in real danger, but from who she doesn’t know. She needs to find out though … before it’s too late.

I listened to the audio version which is about nine and a half hours and is narrated by Cynthia Farrell. I haven’t listened to her before but didn’t mind her tone of voice. I thought she did a good job telling this story and making it more interesting for me.

I’d recommend Have You Seen Me? for those who enjoy psychological thrillers.

Source: Library copy

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