Musings by Erin

  I've always enjoyed suspense novels and the ones that take me on a psychological thrill-ride have a special place in my heart. Ones that shine a light in the midst of darkness with the love of Christ add another element, as long as they're done well. This one was all of those things and was one of the best, and definitely the most intense, suspense novel I've read in a long while. It reminded me why I love the suspense genre. With great character development, a stellar plot and the need to keep turning pages to see what happened next, this book is one I'd strongly recommend to fans of psychological thrillers and inspirational romantic suspense.  Here's a bit about the book: Deep in the Kentucky hills, three women have been found brutalized and murdered. But the folks in Night Holler have their own ways and their own laws. And they’re not talking… Led to an isolated Appalachian Mountain town by a trail of disturbing murders, FBI special agent Violet Rainwater’s det...

  When it comes to historical romance fiction, Jen Turano is one of my go-to authors for good humor and character development. Setting her characters in all kinds of precarious scenarios and letting them speak their minds is her modus operandi and I, for one, absolutely love it. Filled with witty banter, hilarious antics and super fun characters, her books are always a fun and quick read. This start the Matchmakers series is no different.  Here's a bit about the book: Miss Gwendolyn Brinley accepted a temporary paid companion position for the Newport summer season, believing it would be a lark to spend the summer in America’s most exclusive town. She suddenly finds her summer turning anything but amusing when her employer expects her to take over responsibilities as an assistant matchmaker. Tasked with the daunting prospect of attaining advantageous matches for her clients, Gwendolyn soon finds herself in the company of Mr. Walter Townsend, the catch of the Season, but a gentl...