BLOG TOUR: Woman Last Seen by Adele Parks

 I am excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Woman Last Seen by Adele Parks! I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to MIRA and Adele Parks for letting me be a part of the tour.

Title: Woman Last Seen

Author: Adele Parks

Published by: MIRA

Released: February 1, 2022

Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher

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Synopsis: Leigh Fletcher: happily married stepmom to two gorgeous boys goes missing on Monday. Her husband, Mark, says he knows nothing of her whereabouts. She went to work and just never came home. Their family is shattered. 

Kai Janssen: married to wealthy Dutch businessman Daan and vanishes the same week. Kai left their luxurious penthouse and glamorous world without a backward glance. She seemingly evaporated into thin air. Daan is distraught.

Detective Clements knows that people disappear all the time—far too frequently. Most run away from things, some run toward, others are taken but find their way back. A sad few never return. These two women are from very different worlds. Their disappearances are unlikely to be connected. And yet, at a gut level, the detective believes they might be.

How could these women walk away from their families, husbands and homes willingly? Clements is determined to unearth the truth, no matter how shocking and devastating it may be.

#1 Sunday Times bestselling author Adele Parks returns with her most provocative, compelling book to date. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I had fun reading this one. The first thing that grabbed my attention was the cover, and then the synopsis really intrigued me. I love a mystery.

This was a book that kept my attention, but it wasn't one I necessarily raced through. It had a slow build up that worked. There was a good twist that added some shock.

I like missing person kinds of thriller stories. Trying to piece together what happened to them, where did they go, who or what is to blame. Detective Clements really makes it an ultimate mission to find out what happened.

Some people might be satisfied with the ending, other people might not be, but I accepted it.

If you're in the mood for a little bit of mystery, I'd definitely pick this one up and give it a read. I'll read more from Adele Parks.

Adele Parks was born in Teesside, North East England. Her first novel, Playing Away, was published in 2000, and since then she's had seventeen international bestsellers, translated into twenty-six languages. She's been an ambassador for The Reading Agency and a judge for the Costa Book Awards, and is a keen supporter of The National Literary Trust. She's lived in Italy, Botswana and London and is now settled in Guildford, Surrey, with her husband, son and cat.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Woman Last Seen by Adele Parks. Thank you to MIRA and Adele Parks for letting me be a part of the tour. If you're looking for a story that will take you on a ride, I'd definitely say give this one a read!

BLOG TOUR: The Iron Sword (The Iron Fey: Evenfall #2) by Julie Kagawa

 I am very excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Iron Sword (The Iron Fey: Evenfall #2) by Julie Kagawa! I received a free electronic copy from the publisher for honest review. Thanks so much to Inkyard Press and Julie Kagawa for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: The Iron Sword (The Iron Fey: Evenfall #2)

Author: Julie Kagawa

Published by: Inkyard Press

Released: February 1, 2022

Source: Electronic Review Copy from Publisher

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Synopsis: As Evenfall nears, the stakes grow ever higher for those in Faery… 

Banished from the Winter Court for daring to fall in love, Prince Ash achieved the impossible and journeyed to the End of the World to earn a soul and keep his vow to always stand beside Queen Meghan of the Iron Fey. 

Now he faces even more incomprehensible odds. Their son, King Keirran of the Forgotten, is missing. Something more ancient than the courts of Faery and more evil than anything Ash has faced in a millennium is rising as Evenfall approaches. And if Ash and his allies cannot stop it, the chaos that has begun to divide the world will shatter it for eternity.

Books in The Iron Fey: Evenfall series:  

Book 1: The Iron Raven
Book 2: The Iron Sword

Novellas:    

Shadow’s Legacy (Evenfall #0.5) (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I always love being back in this world. I've been so excited to see this series continue. I remember the early days of booktube when The Iron King was the book to be reading. Having the series continue is just very satisfying.

This book is told from Ash's perspective, YES!

This was a very exciting read. I enjoyed it a lot. If you haven't checked out this Fey series, do it!

Born in Sacramento, CA, Julie Kagawa moved to Hawaii at the age of nine. There she learned many things; how to bodyboard, that teachers scream when you put centipedes in their desks, and that writing stories in math class is a great way to kill time. Her teachers were glad to see her graduate.

Julie now lives is Louisville, KY with her husband and furkids. She is the international and NYT bestselling author of The Iron Fey series. Visit her at juliekagawa.com.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for The Iron Sword by Julie Kagawa. Thank you to Inkyard Press and Julie Kagawa for letting me join in on the fun with this tour! I'd definitely recommend picking this one up and giving it a read.

Reading Right Now! (324)

 It is Friday! Hooray!

What I'm Reading Right Now! is...

 

 Oculta (Nocturna #2) by Maya Motayne -- I finally got my hands on the sequel to Nocturna, which was a book I read and enjoyed in either 2020 or 2021. It might have been 2020 when I read it, because it's felt like I've waited a long time for this one. I liked Nocturna. It was a really fun adventure story with a prince, a thief, and magic. I'm enjoying this sequel too. I will admit that I don't really remember everything that happened in the first book, but I'm slowly piecing together what went down.

This is a chunky monkey of a book. 500+ pages. I'd love to finish it before January is over, but who knows if that will actually happen. My reading hasn't gotten off to an impressive start in January 2022.

There is another book that I considered starting, trying to read that two things at once thing, but I haven't picked it up yet.

 

And that's what I'm Reading Right Now! What are you reading?

BLOG TOUR: The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf

 I am really excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf! I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Park Row and Heather Gudenkauf for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: The Overnight Guest

Author: Heather Gudenkauf

Published by: Park Row

Released: January 25, 2022

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Synopsis: A woman receives an unexpected visitor during a deadly snowstorm in this chilling thriller from New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf 

She thought she was alone… 

True crime writer Wylie Lark doesn’t mind being snowed in at the isolated farmhouse where she’s retreated to write her new book. A cozy fire, complete silence. It would be perfect, if not for the fact that decades earlier, at this very house, two people were murdered in cold blood and a girl disappeared without a trace.

As the storm worsens, Wylie finds herself trapped inside the house, haunted by the secrets contained within its walls—haunted by secrets of her own. Then she discovers a small child in the snow just outside. Bringing the child inside for warmth and safety, she begins to search for answers. But soon it becomes clear that the farmhouse isn’t as isolated as she thought, and someone is willing to do anything to find them. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This was great! It was thrilling and chilling, everything that I wanted. The premise of this book was the first thing that really grabbed me. I love books where past and present combine, especially when it's spooky.

I was glued to my seat reading this. I had to see what was going to happen, how it all was going to end.

Heather Gudenkauf did an awesome job on this one. I loved how we got glimpses of the past as well as present. The isolation of it all was terrifying, or the idea of being isolated and then realizing that you're not alone.

I'd definitely recommend giving this one a read. It works as a seasonal read for winter time reading. It also works as a thrilling book where you'll be racing to the last page. 

Heather Gudenkauf is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Weight of Silence and Not a Sound.  Heather lives in Iowa with her family.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf! Thank you to Park Row and Heather Gudenkauf for letting me be a part of the tour. I'd definitely grab this one and give it a read.

BLOG TOUR: Seoulmates (#2) by Jen Frederick

 I am very excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Seoulmates by Jen Frederick! I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley Books and Jen Frederick for letting me be a part of the tour.

Title: Seoulmates (Seoul #2)

Author: Jen Frederick

Published by: Berkley Books

Released: January 25, 2022

Source: Electronic Review Copy provided by Publisher

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Synopsis: A woman fights to be with the one she loves while coming to terms with her identity in this romantic drama by USA Today bestselling author Jen Frederick. 

Hara Wilson has finally discovered her roots, but the challenges she must face could destroy the love she has found. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This was a great continuation to Heart and Seoul. We get more of Hara's story. She's found her mother. I also loved the romance more and more. This was very cute and fun. I'm definitely reading more by Jen Frederick!

 

 

Jen Frederick is a Korean adoptee living in the Midwest with her husband, daughter, and rambunctious dog. Under the psuedonym Erin Watt, Frederick has co-written two #1 New York Times bestselling novels.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Seoulmates by Jen Frederick. Thank you to Berkley Books and Jen Frederick for letting me be a part of the tour. I'd definitely give this series a read.

BLOG TOUR: The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka

 I am really excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka! I received an advanced electronic copy for honest review. Thanks so much to Berkley Books, Emily Wibberley, and Austin Siegemund-Broka for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: The Roughest Draft

Authors: Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka

Published by: Berkley Books

Released: January 25, 2022

Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided By Publisher

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Synopsis: They were cowriting literary darlings until they hit a plot hole that turned their lives upside down.

Three years ago, Katrina Freeling and Nathan Van Huysen were the brightest literary stars on the horizon, their cowritten books topping bestseller lists. But on the heels of their greatest success, they ended their partnership on bad terms, for reasons neither would divulge to the public. They haven't spoken since, and never planned to, except they have one final book due on contract.

Facing crossroads in their personal and professional lives, they're forced to reunite. The last thing they ever thought they'd do again is hole up in the tiny Florida town where they wrote their previous book, trying to finish a new manuscript quickly and painlessly. Working through the reasons they've hated each other for the past three years isn't easy, especially not while writing a romantic novel.

While passion and prose push them closer together in the Florida heat, Katrina and Nathan will learn that relationships, like writing, sometimes take a few rough drafts before they get it right. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This was cute. I really enjoyed the premise of the story. Two people having to learn to work together again while confronting issues from their past.

This story had two different perspectives, Katrina and Nathan. It also used a lot of flashbacks to tell the story of before.

There are some tough subjects in this book. It focuses on a relationship that started with ups and ended with downs.

I enjoyed this story.

Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka met and fell in love in high school. Austin went on to graduate from Harvard, while Emily graduated from Princeton. Together, they are the authors of several novels about romance for teens and adults. Now married, they live in Los Angeles, where they continue to take daily inspiration from their own love story.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka. Thanks so much to Berkley Books, Emily, and Austin for letting me be a part of the tour! I'd definitely keep your eye out for this one.

BLOG TOUR: The Ex-Husband by Karen Hamilton

 I am very excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Ex-Husband by Karen Hamilton! I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Graydon House and Karen Hamilton for letting me be a part of this tour!

Title: The Ex-Husband

Author: Karen Hamilton

Published by: Graydon House

Released: January 18, 2022

Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher

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Synopsis: From international bestselling author Karen Hamilton comes another pulse-pounding domestic thriller set against a lush, tropical backdrop as a woman fleeing her past as a con artist finds herself trapped aboard a cruise ship with someone who not only knows about that past, but will stop at nothing to get revenge. 

It’s an offer she can’t refuse…and might not survive. 

Charlotte has an unsavory past, but she’s on the straight and narrow these days. She was so young then—she married the wrong man, falling for Sam’s sweet-talking charm and charisma, and got caught up in his con artist games. 

If only she’d left him before things went too far. 

Now Sam is missing. But before he disappeared, he left urgent, cryptic messages about someone threatening him—someone who has been threatening Charlotte, too.
So Charlotte takes a job as a personal assistant for an engagement party aboard a private luxury cruise ship, the Cleobella, to get far away from anyone who means her harm.

But as the Cleobella sails through its glittering destinations, increasingly sinister events haunt the guests, and the turquoise waves and sun-drenched beaches give way to something darker. Someone knows what Charlotte did. Is it the blushing bride? The seemingly placid mother-in-law? Or the mysterious heiress?

Someone knows, and someone wants revenge—before the ship reaches its final port. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I thought this was fun. I loved the setting of being stuck on this cruise ship. It was a fast read that kept my attention.

The beginning of this book was a little on the slow side, but I found myself getting more into it further in.

This was also told in alternating timelines, which always makes for interesting reading.

I enjoyed this. I'm always up for thrills, danger, and a cruise.

Karen Hamilton spent her childhood in Angola, Zimbabwe, Belgium and Italy and worked as a flight attendant for many years. Karen is a recent graduate of the Faber Academy and, having now put down roots in Hampshire to raise her young family with her husband, she satisfies her wanderlust by exploring the world through her writing. The Perfect Girlfriend is her first novel.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for The Ex-Husband by Karen Hamilton. Thank you to Graydon House and Karen Hamilton for letting me be a part of the tour. Look out for The Ex-Husband on the shelves.