Waiting for Murder: A Emyln Goode Mystery by Susan Lynn Solomon

First, I want to thank Susan Lynn Soloman for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

Susan Lynn Soloman taught me something in Waiting is Murder: An Emyln Goode Mystery. She and I live in the WNY area. However, I never knew that this was the most haunted corner of the United States. Sure as she mentioned the Buffalo Central Train Terminal which I’m familiar with. But I had no clue that there is an Iron Island Museum, once a funeral home, has a man wandering the hall searching for his ashes, never claimed by his family. That is just freaky to me!! Now I have been to Old Fort Niagara before on trips for school back in the day. However, I had no clue a soldier roams the castle hoping to recover his severed head that was dropped into the well by another soldier. WOW the stories she shares just in the prologue about WNY blew my mind. So incredibly interesting and the fact that are all true stories are amazing. Some of the stories are things you would see on TV. Not things you would think actually happen. Scary to think they actually happened in my hometown.  

This is the second book I am reading from Susan. One thing I love about her books is that she writes about places she knows and loves-her hometown of WNY. One reason I love reading her books is that I know exactly the places she is talking about in the book. So, it brings a smile to my face that I can picture exactly where the character is. With every other book you have to imagine it…but In chapter 2 I know the I-I90 all too well and not fond of the Skyway, familiar with the grain silos (as my grandfather used to work there when he was alive), a fan of Three Dog Night, etc. There is another Hamburg?! She mentions Tops the grocery store and Shea’s Theatre places I know fondly.

I loved how she incorporated her writers group into the book and added cinnamon buns into the mix. Was shocked they were not Paula’s Donuts.

She pulled on my heart strings when she mentioned Crystal Beach. She describes the amusement park so perfectly that closed down years ago when I was a pre-teen. However, I still have fond memories of the place. No, I would not ever ride on the Comet!

Always loved the name Emyln as it was the main characters name in the book.

“Yeah. Catch ya on the flip side.” A radio disc jockey once used this term referring to the next day- I totally remembered that and used to say that all the time in the 90’s.

The Chaplin: Sacrifice of Love by Lynn Hammond

First, I want to thank Lynn Hammond for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review.

The Chaplain: Sacrifice of Love by Lynn Hammond blew the lid off the water in this first book of the series!! She is an author to keep your eye out for! This story had you shocked and dumbfounded the first paragraph in. I could not stop reading the words on the page as my heart was going out to Sophia!!

However, I must warn the readers that this book contains some very difficult subjects that may be difficult for some to read. For example, rape, PTSD, anxiety attacks, abortion, self-mutilation, child out rape, etc.

You could tell Lynn was passionate about the characters and the subject matter she was writing about. Linkin’s character had a heart of gold and so much compassion to him. He was one of my favorite characters in the book. Even though it was his line of work he went above and beyond his call of duty.

Sophia’s friendship with Linkin was one of my favorite I feel of any that I had ever read in a book. How they were brought together by tragedy and yet over time became the best of friends. He was someone Sophie could rely on when things got rough. That bond that became stronger over time. It made them appreciate each other morSophia’s friendship with Linkin was one of my favorite I feel of any that I had ever read in a book. How they were brought together by tragedy and yet over time became the best of friends. He was someone Sophie could rely on when things got rough. That bond that became stronger over time. It made them appreciate each other more. It was truly something magical they had.

Many times in this book I became emotional. You will need your tissues. You will want to reach out to the characters and give them hugs. Many times I became angry with some of the characters for their actions.

This is a book that I could see as a Life. It was truly something magical they had.

Risky Lies by Lynn Hammond

First, I want to thank Lynn Hammond for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review. 

For a first-time author Lynn Hammond really picked a great book to come out with! I loved Risky Lies part of the Loving Lies Series! Yes, I want to continue the series!! The story-line was fresh-new-never thought of before and made it such a fun read! 

Ben was NOT my favorite person in this book for what he put Jamison through!! Nick was not my favorite person either after what he to Mandy! 

Lynn had some very relatable and comical moments in this book! I laughed at the scene about the Port-A-Johns! I totally understood where the author was coming from. How Jamison and Mandy were comparing books and which one was better! 

I really liked John’s character and how his unique story-line intertwined with Jamison’s. Loved the bond they were forming. 

Lynn educated her readers about Monkeys during a scene at the zoo. I enjoyed this section as I am a fan of Monkeys just as Jamison is. If Jamison doesn’t want a monkey John could buy me one! 

The Anti-Cinderella by Tawdra Kandle

First, I want to thank Tawdra Kandle for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review. Anyone who knows me knows I am a HUGE fan of the Royals and anything to do with Pop Culture. So, when I saw the cover of Tawdra’s The Anti Cinderella book and read the synopsis oh I had to read it. Not to mention she had to release the book right before the big royal wedding!!! Pure genius on her part!! I love how in the Dedication she talks about her grandmother telling her stories about two princesses Elizabeth and Margaret. That’s where her love of all things royal came to be. I grew up watching Princess Diana and had a love for her family. To this day I love all things to do with the royal family. I have been a fan of Tawdra’s writing for a while now and have enjoyed many of her past books. However, this book to me this book blew all of them out of the water. This one grabbed my attention, I loved the characters, the names of the grandparents cracked me up the book made me smile, laugh, at points made me cry, made me wish I could have a love story like this one, and excited to find out that this was going to be a series-that I must continue reading. This is my 100th book I have read this year. Out of all the romances that I have read. I don’t think there Is another love story that has touched me more than this one. I am saying that cus they met when they were young. Their families knew eachother. Well…I cant tell you the rest. You need to read it for yourself. But it is a beautiful story. If you ever wanted to know what it was like dating a celebrity or Royal then you must read this book!! Not that I have had the honor of dating one (only in my dreams have I dated Prince Harry) but man she does a great job at making you feel like you are right there in the mix of the media. I am so glad that this book is part of a series! I didn’t want this book to end. I also think that Tawdra needs to keep this writing style in her .

First, I want to thank Susan Lynn Soloman for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

Susan Lynn Soloman taught me something in Waiting is Murder: An Emyln Goode Mystery. She and I live in the WNY area. However, I never knew that this was the most haunted corner of the United States. Sure as she mentioned the Buffalo Central Train Terminal which I’m familiar with. But I had no clue that there is an Iron Island Museum, once a funeral home, has a man wandering the hall searching for his ashes, never claimed by his family. That is just freaky to me!! Now I have been to Old Fort Niagara before on trips for school back in the day. However, I had no clue a soldier roams the castle hoping to recover his severed head that was dropped into the well by another soldier. WOW the stories she shares just in the prologue about WNY blew my mind. So incredibly interesting and the fact that are all true stories are amazing. Some of the stories are things you would see on TV. Not things you would think actually happen. Scary to think they actually happened in my hometown.

This is the second book I am reading from Susan. One thing I love about her books is that she writes about places she knows and loves-her hometown of WNY. One reason I love reading her books is that I know exactly the places she is talking about in the book. So, it brings a smile to my face that I can picture exactly where the character is. With every other book you have to imagine it…but In chapter 2 I know the I-I90 all too well and not fond of the Skyway, familiar with the grain silos (as my grandfather used to work there when he was alive), a fan of Three Dog Night, etc. There is another Hamburg?! She mentions Tops the grocery store and Shea’s Theatre places I know fondly.

I loved how she incorporated her writers group into the book and added cinnamon buns into the mix. Was shocked they were not Paula’s Donuts.

She pulled on my heart strings when she mentioned Crystal Beach. She describes the amusement park so perfectly that closed down years ago when I was a pre-teen. However, I still have fond memories of the place. No, I would not ever ride on the Comet!

Always loved the name Emyln as it was the main characters name in the book.

“Yeah. Catch ya on the flip side.” A radio disc jockey once used this term referring to the next day- I totally remembered that and used to say that all the time in the 90’s. 

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