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Sunday Ramblings

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Happy Sunday! Well it’s certainly been a long time since I’ve done one of these but it’s one of the things I want to get back to doing every Sunday. Sharing the happenings of the week and a photo of Sammy was always something I enjoyed doing.

It’s been a crazy world these past few months full of so much uncertainty and even though things are starting to open back up, it’s to a strange new normal. Losing my mom last year and then this virus has been a struggle for me. Worrying about my dad as his health isn’t the best and even myself being that I have a compromised immune system has been rough. How has everyone been doing? How have you managed to cope with this new normal?

It has been a pretty good week getting book reviews up. I’m pretty impressed I kept up with it and I’m enjoying it so I think that this time the blog is likely back up for good. It’s still not too summery here. We’ve had rain most of the week but this next week is looking better so I’m hoping to be able to sit outside and read a bit.

Sam has been pretty good. He still has all his health issues but has been really stable lately and for that I’m grateful. He needs to get his teeth done as soon as things are back up to normal at the vets office and that has me worried. He’s never been one to chew bones so his teeth aren’t the best and he’s not so young anymore. It’s hard to believe that he will be ten years old in August. It seems like just yesterday he was a puppy.

Well that’s all for this week. I hope that all of you are staying safe and well. 💕

Safe House by Jo Jakeman (Audiobook)

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It is still raining as I sit to write this review for tomorrow. Not very summery at all here yet. So let’s talk about Safe House by Jo Jakeman. I read The Exes’ Revenge by this author and really liked it so when I saw this one I didn’t hesitate to give it a listen. Once again it was well worth it as I really enjoyed it.

We meet Charlie who has had her share of hard knocks. She ended up serving time in jail for giving her ex a false alibi. She didn’t do it on purpose. She just believed in the innocence of her boyfriend. Now Charlie needs to start over and rebuild a life for herself. She buys a dilapidated cottage in a remote village and tries to move on.

Even though Charlie wants nothing more than to keep to herself the people in the village are friendly and she finds that she’s being drawn into this little village she moved to. The only thing is she feels that someone is watching her and things keep happening to her. Has someone learned who she really is??? Will she ever really be safe anywhere?

I listened to the audiobook which comes in at a little over eight and a half hours. It’s narrated by Helen Keeley. I have listened to other books narrated by her and always enjoy her tone of voice and what she adds to the story.

Safe House is another good thriller from this author and I look forward to her next novel!


Source: Library copy

Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier

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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

If It Bleeds by Stephen King (Audio)

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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.



Have You Seen Me? (Audio) by Kate White

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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

Wednesday Book Love – A Family of Strangers by Emilie Richards

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My pic this week is A Family of Strangers by Emilie Richards.  I’m sure I’ve read some of Emilie’s books but for some reason do not have them recorded anywhere.  Either way this one sounds like a really good story to curl up with on my reading bench outside this summer!  It releases on June 25 of this year so be sure to add it to your reading list as well!

Book Description (from Goodreads)

Could a lifetime of memories…be a lifetime of lies?All her life Ryan Gracey watched her perfect older sister from afar. Knowing she could never top Wendy’s achievements, she didn’t even try. Instead Ryan forged her own path while her family barely seemed to notice.Now Wendy shares two little girls with her perfect husband while Ryan mourns the man she lost after a nearly fatal mistake in judgment. The sisters’ choices have taken them in different directions, which is why Ryan is stunned when Wendy calls, begging for her help. There’s been a murder–and Wendy believes she’ll be wrongfully accused.While Wendy lies low, Ryan moves back to their hometown to care for the nieces she hardly knows. The sleuthing skills she’s refined as a true-crime podcaster quickly rise to the surface as she digs for answers with the help of an unexpected ally. Yet the trail of clues Wendy’s left behind lead to nothing but questions. Blood may be thicker than water, but what does Ryan owe a sister who, with every revelation, becomes more and more a stranger?Is Wendy, who always seemed so perfect, just a perfect liar–or worse?

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