KT Book Reviews

It's that time of year when beach towels get refreshed, umbrellas are opening, and sunny places to read are highly coveted. As always, Iris Johansen is at the top of my list when it comes to summer reading. Fans of this long-running series will find The Death Mask a perfect addition to any TBR this summer. Get it on Amazon -  https://amzn.to/4jOPEid World-renowned forensic sculptor Eve Duncan’s skills frequently make her a target. And in this epic adventure, they make her the first choice to create an Egyptian death mask for a nefarious potential client. But Eve cannot be bought, not for all the riches in a gold mine. Her would-be employer soon realizes that he must threaten the lives of those she holds dear to procure Eve’s services and force her to travel to Africa to mold the priceless mask. Eve knows that her husband, Joe Quinn, is out there somewhere, searching tirelessly for a way to help. Joe has back-up from Alex Dominic, a mercenary for hire, but nothing will make it easi...

Book two in Michael P. Spradlin's The Web of the Spider series is here. YA audiences with a liking for history are sure to enjoy this thought-provoking and teachable read. Learning to speak up when you feel as if you're on the outside of everyone around you isn't always easy, but truth and honesty should always be heard loudly.  Get it on Amazon -  https://amzn.to/45kHgno Ansel has never been afraid to say what’s on his mind. He’s always the first among his friends to speak up when something doesn’t feel right. When the Hitler Youth first set up shop in Heroldsberg the year before, Ansel quickly made enemies of the chapter’s arrogant leader, Hans. Of course, Ansel is also twelve years old, so he spends much of his time reading his favorite Dirk Goodly, Boy Detective novels and trying to make his friends laugh. But more and more of his classmates have been swayed by Hans’s tactics and the Youth organization is growing throughout the city. Ansel knows that Hans and his group...

"Welcome back to Sunrise Cove for this heartwarming enemies-to-lovers tale where found family, forgiveness, and love may just be the key to finding yourself." I don't think I could sum this book up any better! Perfect for beach bags and holiday weekends. Jill Shalvis is premium reading material for any time of year, but especially summer 🌞 Get it on Amazon -  https://amzn.to/44brl9F      Lexi Clark’s life is falling apart around her, so when she’s summoned home to Sunrise Cove, the last thing she wants to do is face all the complications she left behind. Her past, her stepsister Ashley, and especially her infuriatingly gorgeous childhood nemesis-turned-crush Heath Bowman. Yep, Lexi’s pretty sure being home again just might kill her. She’s an overachieving art appraiser who doesn’t believe in trust, love, or Happily Ever Afters. Free spirit Ashley, on the other hand, is so full of life it hurts to look at her. But Lexi can’t refuse Ashley’s plea to honor their late m...

This one feels so different. I just can't put my finger on it. I adore Kristen Ashley. Reading her books are like coming home, warm and welcoming with a side of adventure and excitement. Her writing formula has always been a beautiful recipe of warmth, sexy finger curls, and sweet on the inside alpha males. Tenderfoot is a sweet yet slowed-down addition to the series. Not at all what I was expecting for the darling Harlow, but wholehearted fun! Get it on Amazon -  https://amzn.to/3HHAApz She wants the perfect love story. He’s gonna give it to her. Avenging Angels: Tenderfoot, an all-new swoon-filled, action-packed romantic comedy and third interconnected standalone book in the Avenging Angel Series from New York Times bestselling author @kristenashleybooks is now live! Start the series of interconnected standalones with Avenging Angel→ https://bit.ly/3NCusOX Harlow O’Neill is waiting for Javier Montoya to make his move. She has it bad for the gorgeous new investigator at Nightingal...

Another great example of romantic suspense. I do so love a fun and all-consuming procedural. And, of course, Nora Roberts is the queen of the genre. What can I say other than grab those beach bags or mountain backpacks and keep Hidden Nature handy for a fantastic summer read! ~T Get it on Amazon -  https://amzn.to/3HDpSjN Natural Resources police officer, Sloan Cooper, and her partner had just taken down three men preying on hikers in the Western Maryland mountains. Driving back, she pulled in at a convenience store—and walked right into a robbery in progress. One gunshot from a jittery thief was about to change her world. After being shocked back to life on the operating table, she has a long recovery ahead, so she moves back to her parents’ peaceful house in Heron’s Rest. As for the boyfriend who dumped her via text while she was in the hospital, good riddance. She may be down, but she’s not out. So when a woman vanishes, leaving her car behind in a supermarket parking lot, Sloa...

A life-changing diagnosis and a plan to live life to its fullest for 32 days in May changes everything. A good choice for summer beach bags and lakeside backbacks, Betty Corrello is fast becoming a staple when it comes to summer reading. ~T Get it on Amazon -  https://amzn.to/4384rj5 Nadia Fabiola wants to lose herself in Evergreen—the Jersey Shore town where she grew up vacationing with her family—and never look back at her glamorous, gainfully employed former self. After a shocking lupus diagnosis turned her life upside down, she’s desperate for a sense of control over her body, her life, and her mental health. Nadia plans on keeping her life small and boring, while continuing to ignore her sister’s relentless questioning. Nadia’s sister isn’t the only person worried about her. When her rheumatologist not-so-subtly sets her up with his infamous former-actor cousin, Marco Antoniou, Nadia is skeptical. But Marco is gorgeous—despite carrying his own baggage from a very public burno...