KT Book Reviews

“ Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in. ”  That’s Jack in a nutshell, unfortunately. Doing his best to move up and move on in the world, however the past has come back to haunt him. This was an absolute page turner for me. Smart, clever, and completely engaging. I would love for this to be a series. I’m looking at you, Tanya Scott. Purchase Link -  https://amzn.to/3UpX6Gk For fans of Jack Reacher, Tanya Scott's debut thriller introduces readers to Luke Harris, a man trying to move beyond his criminal past but finds himself forced back into his old life and a deadly battle to survive. When Jack Quinlan’s mother dies of a drug overdose, it’s not his father that raises him, but Gus—a ruthless crime boss who sees Jack for what he is: a whip-smart kid with untapped potential. It doesn’t take long for Gus to forge Jack into a weapon. But Jack was also self-aware enough to know where this sort of life was going to lead him. When the time was right, he got out. Or so h...

I found Chessler’s highly thesaurus-driven wording amusing. I am always happy to read and promote new and upcoming authors, and as they come with varied experience levels, I review with a good dash of salt and limited expectations. This is exactly as titled: a Mess…but in a fun yet messy way! If you don’t take your fun reads too seriously, it's definitely a cute little ride. ~T Purchase Link -  https://amzn.to/3TR1RbW To the world, Jane Brown, a Los-Angeles based professional organizer, is a model of composure and reticence. But inside, she’s fiercely judgmental and critical of herself and others. A lover of order and tidiness, she struggles to accept the world’s exasperating messiness of both her own clients—a superficial sphere of influencers and rich creatives—and her live-in boyfriend, who is becoming as aggravating as he is comforting. When she arrives at the home of a new client, a has-been Hollywood actress—a woman opposite to her in every way—Jane finds herself unexpectedl...

The Gossip Columnist's Daughter is a telling/dramatized accounting of sorts about the murdered daughter to a local celebrity writer in Chicago, Illinois.  Spanning decades, the reader travels back and forth through past and present. I am unsure how much of this story is based on fact, or if it’s just an embellishment of information gathered. I’m sure people who know about this case will find it a compelling read. As for those of us who’ve never heard of it and know nothing about the city of Chicago (other than the giant bean and what I’ve seen on television and movies), this was an experience. I want to thank little brown and Company and NetGalley for sharing this read with me. Purchase Link -  https://amzn.to/45ARK1n The cold case of a young Hollywood starlet’s death sets a contemporary writer on an epic and comic quest to uncover the truth, and its connection to his own family—a new novel by “a major talent” (New York Times) and “one of the most distinctive voices of his ge...

It’s the movies, the snuggly hoodie, and the iced Americano that brings a cozy sweetness to The Build-A-Boyfriend Project. Uplifting and truthful, it's an awkward yet realistic story that brings love, understanding, and hope. A new age romance with such depth and beauty is a rarity. I loved everything about it. ~T P.S. Michael Sucks Buy Link -  https://amzn.to/4fi6sxB Eli Francis is stuck. Stuck in an assistant position at the online magazine Vent when he should be a writer. Stuck with a boss who dangles a promotion but would rather he just fetch the coffee. Stuck working alongside the ex who has had no trouble moving up at work…or moving on. When Eli’s roommates push him to date so he can get over his ex once and for all, they set him up with Peter Park. Tall, handsome, and unbelievably awkward. The date is a complete disaster, and further proof to Eli that love isn’t for him. But when his boss overhears Eli recounting the catastrophic night, he suggests teaching Peter to be a be...

This one is going to give you whiplash. From the timeline to the decisions Doctor Claudia O'Sheil makes, you'll be in a whirlwind of indecision. I can happily see The Good Liar made for the screen. Complex and at times confusing, I felt a gamut of emotions until the ending. Exactly what a good thriller does. ~T Purchase Link -  https://amzn.to/3UlUHfM WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO TELL THE TRUTH  WHEN YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON A LIE?   A year ago, a father and his fiancée were brutally murdered in their opulent London townhouse, sparking the most high-profile murder investigation in recent history. Blood spatter expert Doctor Claudia O’Sheil’s evidence put the killer behind bars—or so everyone believes. But since the trial, Claudia’s learned a horrific truth: her evidence and her testimony were wrong. And someone she knows made sure of it. Now, as she takes the stage to give a career-defining speech before London’s elite, Claudia faces a devastating choice. Protect her children and he...

Release Date: 4/21/26 OreOrder Links - HERE Carina’s fifth wheel status is making things awkward, so she’s agreed to let her two best friends set her up on a series of blind dates—each one worse than the one before… This laugh-out-loud YA contemporary rom-com comes laced with a dose of high school friendship drama perfect for fans of authors like Emma Lord and shows like Never Have I Ever. Carina doesn’t mind being single—even though her best friends are totally coupled up. She adores Emi’s partner Daphne, who always makes her feel included and not like a third wheel. Kalani’s another story altogether—especially when she decides to take matters into her own hands. It’s time for Carina to put herself out there and Kalini’s arranged a series of blind dates for her . . . but Carina’s not at all sure she wants to go. See, being single isn’t the problem. The fact that she’s in love with Kalani’s boyfriend Emmett is—and no amount of blind date distractions can solve that problem. But, with p...