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Spring is in the air in Starr’s Fall, and for two people, love may be just a roll of the dice away…

As the frozen earth gives way to the first spring crocuses, pushing their way into the warmer air, Maggie arrives in Starr’s Fall. She’s looking for a new start, with her lovable but painfully shy teenaged son in tow.

It feels like the odds are against her, but she’s determined to come out winning this time, and to fulfil her dream of opening up a board game café. But not everything’s a game, and when she finds herself attracted to a man who’s known as a different sort of player, she worries she’s setting herself up to lose.

Zach is funny, surprisingly geeky, and, most importantly, bonds with her son. But Zach is also drop-dead gorgeous, has a reputation around town, and is also ten years younger than her.

When he asks her out on a date, Maggie is totally thrown. She can’t deny she’s attracted to him. But is she ready to risk her heart with another roll of the dice?

A totally gorgeous, unmissable, small town romance, perfect for fans of the Gilmore Girls and Virgin River, from million-copy bestselling author, Kate Hewitt.
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Kate Hewitt is the author of many novels of both historical and contemporary fiction. Her novels have been called 'unputdownable' and 'the most emotional book I have ever read' by readers.

An American ex-pat for many years, she now lives in New Jersey with her husband, two of her five children (the others are scattered across the globe!), and their two Golden Retrievers. Join her newsletter to receive updates and giveaways, or be part of her Facebook groups Kate's Reads, to discuss all manner of books. (Links can be found on her website.

Her latest releases are The Girl Who Risked it All, a WW2 novel based on the true story of the doomed refugee ship the St Louis, The Midnight Hour, the second in her dystopian series Lost Lake, and Playing for Keeps in Starr's Fall, the second standalone in her new heartwarming series inspired by the Gilmore Girls. There's something for everyone so do check them all out, and be in touch as Kate loves to hear from readers. You can discuss Kate's books as well as others on her private Facebook group, Kate's Reads or read her thoughts on Substack.

 

 

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Playing For Keeps in Starr’s Fall 

Written By Kate Hewitt

Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews 

First, I want to thank Kate Hewitt, Boldwood Books, Rachel's Random Resources, and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review. 

Oh how I just fell in love with Kate Hewitt’s newest book Playing for Keeps in Starr’s Fall!! This book was a breath of fresh air that I could not get enough of. Oh and I never realized this was part of a series-so now I want to read the rest in the series!! This book has the hallmark channel small town type of vibes that will put a smile on your face and love in your heart. 

This is the second book in the series but can be read as a stand alone. I say this because even though I didn’t read the first one I was able to catch on fine to this one. However, I would gladly read the first one. 

I thought it was awesome that Ben came up with the idea of opening up a board game cafe with espresso and hot coco all by himself. That was the coolest concept ever to have board games, role playing games, and a cafe under one roof. Heck I wanted to jump into the story and offer to help volunteer my time to get it off the ground! I love playing board and card games! 

Kate addressed some very important, tough, and heartbreaking and powerful life issues in this book. 

The bond that Ben and Zach shared was priceless when it came to their gaming. They were literally in their own little world. Even Maggie Ben’s Mom didn’t comprehend the language! 

Besides the Boardgame Cafe my other favorite storyline was the friendship that was blossoming between Zach and Maggie. 

Kate’s book really did have a little bit of everything for every reading genre in this one I would say. I would highly suggest it to anyone who likes small town romances. 

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Frozen Flames
M.H.B.
(The Hollow, #3)
Publication date: March 20th 2025
Genres: Contemporary, Romance

One mistake.
A tragic accident.
A life-altering event.

Something I can never take back.

What do you do when you meet the girl of your dreams but you’re now a shadow of who you used to be.

Gemma Ackerman, my girlfriend, was my everything. Her quiet, nerdy aura drew me in and I never wanted to let go. Life on my Harley with her by my side was perfect.

Until it wasn’t—until I lost myself.

Because a part of me died that night and it was never coming back.

I welcomed anger instead.
I greeted loneliness like an old friend.
I allowed guilt and sorrow to nestle inside my head.

That’s when I met Claire Edwards—the epitome of joie de vivre. She showed me a new colorful way to see the world. She turned numbness into eagerness for a taste of life.

And now I’m torn between a girlfriend that never gave up on me and a woman I picture as my wife.

I had no other choice.
I let myself die, so that I may live.
And it’s all thanks to her. . .

*Follow the same standalone storyline as Silent Screams and Grieving Graves through Harvey and Claire’s eyes.

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I close my eyes, swarming out of the anger, until I reach for numbness and bask in it like my life depends on it.

Because it does.

Some of us don’t get to live outside our depression.

Some of us only remain alive because of it.

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M . H . B . graduated law from a Canadian University. She loves spending time with her partner and her dog. She has a passion for animals and loves the simple things in life: chocolate, music, books, sunny days, and overall wellness. When she is not writing, her mind is in another world with a book in hand.

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You never know who’s listening.

To Stella Dixon, sneaking her teenage brother out of their parents’ house for a beach party was harmless fun—until Max disappeared without a trace.

Six years later, Stella’s family is still broken, and she can’t let go of her guilt. The only thing that keeps her going is helping other families find closure through A Killer Motive, her true crime podcast.

In a bid to find new sponsors and keep making episodes, Stella goes on a local radio show. But when she says on air that if she had just one clue, she’d find Max and bring whoever hurt him to justice, someone takes it as a challenge.

A mysterious invitation to play a game arrives, with the promise that if Stella wins, she’ll get information about what happened to Max. Stella thinks it’s a sick joke…until Max’s best friend vanishes. And she’s given new instructions: tell nobody or people will die.

Desperate and unable to trust anyone, Stella agrees. But beating a twisted, invisible enemy seems impossible when they make all the rules…

I’d be incredibly grateful if you added A Killer Motive to your Goodreads, and/or pre-ordered, and/or asked your library to pre-order a copy now.

Hannah Mary was born in the UK, grew up in Switzerland and now lives in Canada with her husband and three sons. She’s the internationally bestselling author of suspense novels The Neighbors, Her Secret Son, Sister Dear and You Will Remember Me. Never Coming Home is her sixth novel. Connect on Facebook and Instagram @HannahMaryMckinnon, and on Twitter @HannahMMcKinnon.

 

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The nightmare she’s running from is nothing compared to where she’s headed.

Tegan is eight months pregnant, alone, and desperately wants to put her crumbling life in the rearview mirror. So she hits the road, planning to stay with her brother until she can figure out her next move. But she doesn’t realize she’s heading straight into a blizzard.

She never arrives at her destination.

Stranded in rural Maine with a dead car and broken ankle, Tegan worries she’s made a terrible mistake. Then a miracle occurs: she is rescued by a couple who offers her a room in their warm cabin until the snow clears.

But something isn’t right. Tegan believed she was waiting out the storm, but as time ticks by, she comes to realize she is in grave danger. This safe haven isn’t what she thought it was, and staying here may have been her most deadly mistake yet.

And now she must do whatever it takes to save herself—and her unborn child.

A gut-wrenching story of motherhood, survival, and twisted expectations, #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden delivers a snowbound thriller that will chill you to the bone.

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#1 New York Times, Amazon Charts, USA Today, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Sunday Times, and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author Freida McFadden is a physician who has penned multiple bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels. Freida’s work has been selected as one of Amazon Editors’ best books of the year, she is the winner of the International Thriller Writers Award for best paperback, and she is a Goodreads Choice Award winner. Her novels have been translated into 40 languages.

​ Freida lives with her family and cat in a centuries-old three-story home overlooking the ocean, with staircases that creak and moan with each step, and nobody could hear you if you scream. Unless you scream really loudly, maybe.

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The Crash

Written By Freida McFadden 

Reviewed By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

Many of my friends have been raving about how good Frieda McFadden’s The Crash is so you know I had to find out for myself. Plus, I have been meaning to read more of hers since I fell absolutely in love with The Teacher. Well, my friends were spot on with how amazing of a read it was! It was fast paced, addicting, suspenseful, twisted, heartbreaking at times, jaw dropping twists and turns, etc. You must put this on your tbr list and put it to the top. 

Frieda addressed some very serious subjects that could be triggering to a reader such as rape and child being conceived by rape. Many times I wish authors would include that in the beginning to let the reader know what they were getting into prior to reading the book. I am mindful of the readers that read my reviews and will always give you a heads up with these types of things. 

I thought it was comical how Teagan was so obsessed with tuna fish that she nicknamed her baby growing in her tuna. Ironically I was laughing as I was making tuna salad as I was reading this book. 

Jackson’s character I had a sweet spot for and liked him from beginning to end. 

Simon was my least favorite person throughout the book!! He made me mad on so many occasions!! 

In my opinion this read like two books intertwined into one because there was a big major event that happened and a whole new storyline took place and we didn't hear about Simon or Jackson until the very end of the book. 

Even though I was enjoying the story I felt the Polly story was dragging on too long and she kept repeating herself. Her character was kind of getting on my nerves at the end of the book. 

Oh but I was screaming at my kindle when Polly wanted to give Teagan Dolatted for the pain!! Hello, she is pregnant! She can’t take that, are you crazy lady!! 

I loved the multiple points of view from each character. 

Sadie pulled on my heartstrings out of all the characters. She was such a sweet girl who wasn't being treated right at home. 

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 You Know the Drill

Welcome to my life.  The life of a reluctant dentist.  This book charts the course of a nervous student dealing with people from all walks of life, from exploding angry abscesses to exploding angry people, both in and out of the chair.

When I was a wet-behind-the-ears school sixth former, it seemed like a really good idea to go to university and study the teeth, gums and mouth.  I’m still trying to work out why I thought that was a good idea.

The definition of a dentist mentions competencies in biomedical knowledge, surgical dexterity, and critical thinking. What it fails to include is being an unpaid therapist, getting splattered in pus, coaxing nutters out from under the dental chair, having the police storm your surgery, and dealing with patients who think a crown is something you put on your head, then try and sue you when you say otherwise.

Written as a form of therapy – to offload on paper – this book gives a frank account of life both in and out of the surgery.  So, take a seat in the waiting room and I’ll see you shortly in Chapter One…

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Dr Bill is a reluctant dentist who lives with his kind partner and a neurotic cat.  This is his first book.  There may be another.  This depends on whether Dr Bill’s patients are gracious sweethearts who give him nothing to write about, or cantankerous bastards who provide the fodder for written revenge!

 

You Know The Drill

Written By Dr. Bill 

Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

First, I want to thank Dr. Bill and Rachel’s Random Resources for providing me with this book so I can bring you with this review.

WOW!! Dr. Bill brings you a very in-depth up close and personal look into the world of Dentistry in You Know The Drill. I am a huge fan of Medical Memoirs and Medical Dramas on TV so I thought I would give this book a try. Let me blunt I was not sure what to expect as I never read a book on Dentistry nor ever fathomed I would-but I gave it a shot. Well let me tell you Dr. Bill had me laughing by booty off with some of his wild patient stories he had. One was crazier than the next!! Needless to say this was a fun, fast paced, and even educational read.

Dr. Bill had me cracking up laughing as he shared the story of how he decided to become a Dentist. Because his Mom said you never see a poor dentist lmao!! His neighbor was one and drove a Porsche! 

Dr. Bill led his readers through the ups and downs of Dental School. What I found very interesting is they can diagnose anything in the mouth way before the pcp can.