I don’t know what it is about August, but this month puts me in the mood for the holidays. Yesterday I took the baby bassets to Target to get some back to school supplies, and we found ourselves in the Lego section. A lot of new sets were out and I was taking pictures of all the ones they wanted for Christmas. I do that every year. I take pictures of the boys with the gift they would want so I can add it to their Christmas list. Makes it easier than writing it down because I always lose the list. By December I have multiple incomplete Christmas lists hidden in multiple drawers around the house. So annoying! It’s a little weird that I was picking out a few sets for myself, when I haven’t even completed the ones I got last year. Will that stop me from asking Santa for new ones this year? NOPE!

A Good Plan (An absolutely gripping mystery thriller – Connor Callahan Book 2)
by Reagan Keeter
4.4 Stars (183 Reviews)
Genre: Literature & Fiction | Mystery | Crime Fiction | Thrillers

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Two women have disappeared. Were they kidnapped? Did they run away? Or was it something worse?

In this heart-pounding thriller, a pair of sisters vanish only weeks apart, thrusting Connor Callahan into a high-stakes investigation to locate the missing women. This is not a job for one man alone, though. And as every move propels him deeper into the murky waters of a conspiracy where nobody can be trusted, he realizes that even with the help of his friends, Olin and Dylan, he may not be able to solve this mystery.

It’s an unsettling truth that grows even more grim when a body is found alongside a lake and his quest for answers turns him into the prime suspect in the victim’s murder.

If there is any hope to be found, it comes when Connor realizes these crimes are linked by a haunting secret. But as the clock ticks, he is forced to confront the stark choice that link presents: unravel the truth before another life is claimed or face the reality of life behind bars.

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In His Kiss (Hope Falls: Dorsey Men Book 1)
by Melanie Shawn
4.5 Stars (2,221 Reviews)
Genre: Romance

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For him, everything had fallen into place… Levi Dorsey didn’t want much and never complained. The private, sexy bar owner was content in his life and excited to move forward with his new business project. There was just one problem–he’d never been able to forget about that kiss… or about her.

For her, everything had fallen apart… Shelby Kellan was once confident in knowing who she was and what she wanted. But recent events caused the gorgeous, blue-eyed beauty to barely recognize the woman she saw when she looked in the mirror. She knew she needed a fresh start. Could she do it with his kiss still lingering on her lips?

Eighteen months ago, Levi and Shelby shared the perfect kiss. Now, he wanted more, but would she be able to give that to him after already losing so much?

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Starship Blackbeard
by Michael Wallace
4.1 Stars (1,072 Reviews)
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

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In the aftermath of an interstellar war with an alien race, Captain James Drake is unjustly court martialed and sentenced to hard labor. Now Drake is on the run from Lord Admiral Malthorne, while another pursuer, Drake’s old friend, believes the accusations are true, and promises to bring him to justice.

But Drake won’t go down without a fight. Rather than surrender, he’ll lead his loyal crew into the lawless frontier worlds, infested with pirates and smugglers, to repair and rearm his ship. Then he’ll return to attack Malthorne’s estates and seize the evidence he needs to clear his name.

But more than just Malthorne’s estate is at stake. If Drake is captured, he and his crew are doomed — and the kingdom will be plunged into another war.

Book #1 of the Starship Blackbeard Series, by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Michael Wallace.

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Bloodshed and Crime in the West (Legends of the Lawless Frontier)
by Ethan Westfield
4.1 Stars (577 Reviews)
Genre: Romance | Historical Fiction

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Deputy Travis Conway is a lionhearted man who has enjoyed a peaceful life in Phoenix, in the heart of the Arizona territory. Despite his young age and inexperience, his ability with a gun is unmatched. No one could have prepared him, though, for the shocking death of the town’s mayor under mysterious circumstances. The suspicious signs of a possible murder, rather than an inevitable accident, make him determined to use all of his skills and unravel the enigma of the terrible crime. Little does he know that the main suspects have been right before his eyes all along… What is he willing to risk in order to protect the town from atrocity and corruption?

Rumors about the mayor’s murder spread in town like wildfire and Travis’s investigation leads him down an unexpected and dangerous path. After a peculiar turn of events, he will start to suspect the sheriff, as he seems too eager to cover up the whole affair and run for the empty mayoral office. As if things weren’t complicated enough, the sheriff’s daughter, Dora Lund, is willing to join forces with Travis for the greater good of the town. Will their investigation destroy her trust in her father just as it destroyed Travis’s trust in the sheriff?

Even though Travis and Dora meet under the worst variety of circumstances, they find encouragement in the strong feelings that grow between them. However, as long as the murderer is still out there, they cannot let themselves have a chance at love. Will Travis and Dora capture one of the most wanted criminals in the history of Phoenix? Or will forces of corruption overtake them at long last?

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Best Friends & Other Liars
by Heather Balog
3.9 Stars (593 Reviews)
Genre: Women’s Fiction | Contemporary Fiction

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Violet and Leah have been best friends since middle school. They’ve weathered puberty, dating, marriage, and children together… and it’s been quite a storm. Despite their obvious differences… think Felix and Oscar… they’ve remained best friends for 30 years. But that might be about to change once they embark on their newest adventure together… a Divorce Cruise.
Leah wants to make her bestie’s 40th birthday memorable, so she books a cruise for the occasion. A week away from Violet’s kids and daily stress in paradise. There’s just one little problem. Violet doesn’t know the trip is a Divorce Cruise. And… she’s not divorced.
Will Leah be able to keep the nature of the cruise a secret? Or will Violet find out and flip out on her best friend of thirty years? Will the trip of a lifetime ruin the friendship of a lifetime?

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Heat To Obsession
by Nolon King
3.9 Stars (527 Reviews)
Genre: Thrillers | Suspense

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From the best-selling author of Pretty Killer, No Justice, and 12 comes Heat To Obsession, a delectable new stand-alone thriller by Nolon King.

Superstar chef Amanda Byrd had it all — a loving husband, two beautiful kids, and a critically-acclaimed restaurant — until her epic meltdowns caused her marriage to implode. After a humiliating year of therapy and eating crow, her husband Mike has agreed to take her back, as long as she continues to keep her inner diva in check.

Amanda’s guilty secret: during that year of separation, she had an affair with the talented young chef, Noah, who worked in the hotel where she stayed after Mike kicked her out. Nothing serious, just a fling that she broke off as soon as Mike let her come home.

But her indiscretion comes back to haunt her when a Hollywood power couple offers Amanda her own cooking show — with Noah as one of the cohosts. Her unsuspecting husband demands she say yes: Mike resents that Amanda’s restaurant doesn’t bring in what it used to, and private school for two kids isn’t cheap.

It’s soon clear that Noah hasn’t given up on luring Amanda back into his bed. He’s willing to destroy anything that stands between them: her family, her reputation, her career… and maybe her sanity.

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Seabiscuit and Secretariat: The History of America’s Most Famous Horses
by Charles River Editors
4.4 Stars (70 Reviews)
Genre: History | Biographies & Memoirs

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Americans have always loved animals, and those living prior to World War II were still close enough to their pioneer roots to feel a special affection for horses. After all, it was these noble animals that had carried soldiers and pulled plows and milk wagons alike. A horse was more than just a pet; it was a partner in the fight for survival. Just as many Americans had known special, unforgettable individuals, so they had known special horses.

Seabiscuit was one of these, and even the animal’s name spoke to the heart of those struggling. A sea biscuit was a piece bread baked for so long in such a low oven that it was completely dry and would never mold. It was so tough that it had to be soaked in water, sometimes even rainwater, before it could be eaten. But it was nutritious and would allow a sailor to do his duty for one more hour, helping keep him alive until he reached a safe harbor.

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