Theme Music-T. Marie Vandelly

Oh man! I had no idea what I was getting myself into with this one!

Dixie Wheeler is the lone survivor of her father’s murder-suicide which killed her mother and three older brothers. Being only 1 1/2 at the time allowed Dixie a different life. Being raised by her aunt uncle, she grew up with complicated feelings and outlooks on life. Now being an adult and on the lookout for her first home, she stumbles across the house in which her family was brutally murdered. She decides to do a walkthrough of the home and feels it pulling for her to stay. While she thinks staying at her old house will help her, she starts seeing things and people that couldn’t be real. Will Dixie remain the only Wheeler or will the house claim her life too?

Theme Music is 383 pages long and took me four days to read.

This book was much darker than I had anticipated but I’m giving it a 4 out of 5. This is not for the weak of heart or stomach for that matter! If you’re looking for a thriller that will keep you guessing, this one is for you!

Thank you, Dutton, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

Man of the Year-Caroline Louise Walker

Dr. Robert Hart was just awarded “Man of the Year” in his hometown. He seems to have the perfect life even though his current marriage started off with an affair. His teenage son and his best friend are staying with Dr. Hart and his wife, Elizabeth, for the summer. Dr. Hart wants to be accommodating as his son doesn’t have friends. But his son, Jonah’s friend, Nick is rubbing Dr. Hart the wrong way. Dr. Hart is convinced that Nick is trying to sleep with Elizabeth. When Dr. Hart does some questionable things to push Nick out of his life, the police end up getting involved.

Man of the Year is 291 pages long and took me four days to read.

At first I wasn’t too thrilled with this book but about halfway through it turned around. I’m giving this a 4 out of 5. Because I work in the medical field I REALLY hated Dr. Hart. It was hard for me to read his point of view. But once I accepted what a shitty dude he is, I was able to enjoy it.

Thank you, Gallery Books, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

The Night Before-Wendy Walker

Laura is newly single and back on the dating scene for the first time in a long time. She is currently living with her sister, Rosie, and is nervous about her upcoming blind date. When Laura doesn’t come home from her date the next day, Rosie starts to worry about her sometimes careless sister. So Rosie starts the hunt for her sister who would never let Rosie worry in this way. Rosie and her husband go down the rabbit hole trying to find Laura and immediately suspect foul play.

The Night Before is 310 pages long and took me two days to read.

This book is fast paced and kept me guessing the entire way. I’m giving it a 4 out of 5. I highly recommend this book for those who enjoy thrillers.

Thank you, St. Martin’s Press, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

The Scholar-Dervla McTiernan

 

A young woman is found dead by hit and run in the early hours of the morning. The victim appears to be Carline Darcy, the heir to Darcy Therapeutics and was struck outside of the the laboratory funded by the therapeutic company on Galaway University’s campus. Detective Cormac Reilly finds the whole situation very strange and doesn’t believe this was an accident. He will find why this young woman was targeted and try to stop the killer from hurting others involved.

The Scholar is 362 pages long and took me four days to read.

I am giving this book a 3 out of 5. I enjoyed the premise of this book and found that the trail to the ending kept me on my toes.

Thank you, Penguin Random House, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

 

The Cutting Room-Ashley Dyer

 

I previously read Ashley Dyer’s previous book, Splinter in the Blood, and I couldn’t get over how much I enjoyed reading about detectives Ruth Lake and Greg Carver.

There is a serial killer on the loose. He has been named “The Ferryman” and he claims to be an artist who uses his killing as his installments. He now has a social media following that has the followers participating in the murders by documenting the scenes and obstructing justice. But detectives Lake and Carver are on the case and will do what they do best, find the man responsible.

The Cutting Room is 436 pages long and took me four days to read.

Ashley Dyer has done it again! I loved The Cutting Room even more than her previous Lake and Carver book. I’m giving this book at 4 out of 5. I enjoyed reading this book so much and can’t wait for the next book!

Thank you, William Morrow, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

The Perfect Plan-Bryan Reardon

I absolutely LOVED Bryan Reardon’s previous book ”The Real Michael Swann”! When I heard ”The Perfect Plan” was coming out I was super excited to read Reardon’s next thrilling story.

Liam has always been second best to his big brother Drew. Drew has the looks, brains, charisma, wife, house and the job. Drew is running for governor in the upcoming election and has Liam standing by his side as the ”muscle”. But Liam is tired of being in Drews shadow and has come up with a plan to make sure he no longer has to be. Kidnapping Drew’s campaign manager should do the trick, right?

The Perfect Plan is 335 pages long and took me 2 days to read.

Mr. Reardon did not disappoint! I loved this book and am giving it a 4 out of 5! The characters he has developed are complex for such a face paced story. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this!

Thank you, Dutton, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

I can’t believe it’s been three years of book blogging! I feel so grateful for this incredible community and for all of the friends I’ve made! Thank you for your support over the past three years and for letting me help you in your book making decisions! ❤️📚

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey

The Perfect Fraud-Ellen Lacorte

As a fake physic, Claire is no stranger to fraudulent behavior. But after a traumatic event, she starts to pick up and see things she didn’t previously. When Rena, a young mother whose daughter has serious medical problems, meets Claire on a flight to see yet another specialist for her daughter, Rena feels she might be able to get answers from the physic. These two women become entangled in an unexpected way and their lives will never be the same.

The Perfect Fraud is 290 pages long and took me 3 days to read.

I really enjoyed this book and am giving it a 4 out of 5! The struggles both women face are quite different but when this twisty story comes together it is darkly entertaining.

Thank you, Harper, for sending me this copy!

Here’s to the adventure of finding a novel novel!

Lacey