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The Wife Upstairs
Never have I longed to read Jane Eyre as much as I do at this very moment. It’s not that I haven’t ever wanted to read it. It’s more that I haven’t ever wanted to read it enough. Enough to where I would actually pick the novel up and turn to the first page. But...
Pretty Little Wife
Holy smokes, that was good! Pretty Little Wife, Darby Kane’s thrilling novel of domestic suspense, has kicked off my 2021 with a bang. A very loud, kick-the-door-down kind of bang. A bang that will be ringing in my ears for quite some time, unable to be forgotten....
The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany
Red wine gives me migraines. (Oh, such unfair horror, I know.) I absolutely cannot drink it. Not one single drop. Even though I love it so. Because if I do, I will be sicker than a dog – for days. I can’t even drink a rosé. Or a blush. Believe me, I’ve tried. A wine...
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I’m Melissa.
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A blog for book lovers. A blog for YOU.
With each review I write, I strive to help you find your next great read. I will give you the rundown – the good, the bad, and the ugly — on the hottest new releases in fiction and other familiar favorites.
My taste in books is eclectic. I review across many diverse genres, with my preferences being:
- Literary, Contemporary, and Historical Fiction
- Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
- Fantasy and Science Fiction
- Magical Realism
- Paranormal and Horror
- Romance and Women’s Fiction
- LGBTQ+
- Young Adult
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