Nikki’s Blog
Book Review: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
"The Last Thing He Told Me" By Laura Dave Published: May 4, 2021 by S&S/ Marysue Rucci Books Genres: Mystery; Drama; Thriller "The Last Thing He Told Me" by Laura Dave was featured in Reese Witherspoon's Book Club so it is no surprise that it has become a show...a TV miniseries on Apple TV+...
Apr 17, 2023
Book Review: "A Wind in the Door" by Madeleine L'Engle
"A Wind In the Door" By Madeleine L'Engle Published: January 1, 1973 by Farrar, Straus & Giroux Genres: Science fiction, Young adult fiction, Fantasy Fiction, Children's literature Preceded by "A Wrinkle in Time" "A Wind in the Door" is the sequel to "A Wrinkle in Time." Meg ...
Mar 29, 2023
Book Review: The Mistake by K.L. Slater
"The Mistake" by K.L. Slater Published: 3/20/18 by Sphere Genres: Thriller, Psychological thriller, Suspense, Psychological Fiction "The Mistake" by K.L. Slater is about a woman named Rose who is simply surviving after losing her whole family. The closest person to family she has left is her next do...
Mar 22, 2023
Book Review: One Of Us Is Dead by Jeneva Rose
"One Of Us Is Dead" by Jeneva Rose Published: April 26, 2022 by Blackstone Publishing Genres: Thriller, Suspense, Crime Fiction "One Of Us Is Dead" takes us to the very wealthy community of Buckhead. Shannon was once leader of this pack of toxic women, but when her powerful husband, Bryce, dumps her...
Mar 20, 2023
Book Review: Duma Key by Stephen King
"Duma Key" by Stephen King Published: January 22, 2008 by Scribner Genres: Psychological horror; Horror fiction You almost forget you're reading a Stephen King book because it takes so long to get to the supernatural. I was totally fine with that, because I felt it really allowed the proper time for character...
Mar 07, 2023
Book Review: Shelter In Place by Nora Roberts
"Shelter In Place" by Nora Roberts Published: May 3, 2018 by St. Martin's Griffin Genres: Novel, Romance novel, Thriller, Suspense, Romantic Suspense, Psychological Fiction "Shelter In Place" by Nora Roberts throws us into a tragedy right off the bat. We are introduced to three teenage girls go...
Feb 22, 2023
Book Review: Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
"Apples Never Fall" by Liane Moriarty Published: September 14, 2021 by Henry Holt and Co. Genres: Fiction, Thriller, Domestic Fiction "Apples Never Fall" by Liane Moriarty is a book about sibling rivalry, a complicated marriage, a mystery and the story of the hunt for a missing person. I thought it ...
Feb 10, 2023
Girl Scout Grand Prix
My husband, Josh, is the co-leader of our daughters' Girl Scout troop along side another dad. Several years ago the two of them, both former Boy Scouts, suggested the girls get involved in Pinewood Derby. The Boy Scouts have been doing it forever and there's lots to be learned through the experience so why shouldn't th...
Jan 30, 2023
Book Review: It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
"It Ends With Us" by Colleen Hoover Published: August 2, 2016 by Simon and Schuster Genres: Romance novel, Fiction, Contemporary romance Everyone has been talking about this author, Colleen Hoover, I hadn't read any of her books and to be honest I am not a fan of romance novels as you may have deduced from re...
Jan 26, 2023
Book Review: What Lies Beneath by J.G. Hetherton
"What Lies Beneath: A Laura Chambers Novel" by J.G. Hetherton Published: July 9, 2019 Crooked Lane Books Genres: Thriller, Fiction, Mystery, Police Procedural "What Lies Beneath: A Laura Chambers Novel" by J.G. Hetherton is a step up from his last Laura Chambers novel "Last Girl Gone," but...
Jan 23, 2023
Book Review: Last Girl Gone by J.G. Hetherton
"Last Girl Gone: A Laura Chambers Novel" by J.G. Hetherton Published: June 12, 2018 Crooked Lane Books Genres: Thriller, Fiction, Mystery, Police Procedural I just discovered J.G. Hetherton. He was raised in rural Wisconsin, attended college in Chicago where he lived for a decade before moving to North Caroli...
Jan 12, 2023
Book Review: The Game You Played by Anni Taylor
"The Game You Played" by Anni Taylor Published: May 17, 2016 by CreateSpace Genres: Thriller, Fiction, Mystery It's every parent's worst nightmare. You're at the park with your toddler they're playing, you get distracted for just one second, and when you look back...your baby is gone! In "The Game You Pl...
Jan 04, 2023
Book Review: Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
"Wrong Place Wrong Time" by Gillian McAllister Published: May 12, 2022 by HarperCollins Publishers Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, Psychological Fiction, Time Travel Fiction "Wrong Place Wrong Time" really makes you think about what details you miss in your everyday life that may be a clue to e...
Dec 14, 2022
Book Review: Stranger in the Woods by Anni Taylor
"Stranger in the Woods" by Anni Taylor Published: September 29, 2018 by Bookish Coast Genres: Thriller, Fiction, Mystery Photographer Isla Wilson has landed her dream job. She is hired to photograph an affluent family for a magazine feature about the brilliant architect Alban McGregor. The job will be her fir...
Dec 05, 2022
Book Review: It's Alive by Julian David Stone
"It's Alive" by Julian David Stone Published: May 17, 2022 Greenleaf Book Group Press Genres: Historical Fiction "It's Alive" is a trip back in time. Author Julian David Stone paints a fantastic picture of 1930's Hollywood and the dawn of Talkies. Stone takes us through the 3 days leading up to the ...
Oct 31, 2022