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Cheryl Burman Author Of Keepers

From Cheryl's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

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Cheryl's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Cheryl Burman Why Cheryl loves this book

This is a laugh out loud as retired MI6 wetwork specialist (ie assassin), Dante, juggles his desire to stay body-count free against the threats mounting against those from whom he’s beginning to learn about friendship – a highly unusual state of affairs.
And then there’s the cat – the rescue mission of the cat being one of the action-packed highlights of this pacy, bounce-along, couldn’t put it down murder mystery.
Sweet young gardener Charlie is the top-of-the-list suspect in the murder. But he has Dante on his side, no-nonsense former art thief, Eleanor, and – most importantly - an array of local ghosts. Loved it, for the pure fun.

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2 authors picked The Retired Assassin's Guide to Country Gardening as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

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Dante has come to the small coastal town of Te Kohe, New Zealand, for a fresh start in life. But he doesn't want to open a BnB, or save a charming bookshop, or start a romance with a single mother in need of rescuing.He just wants to forget about his past career (which involved a lot of dead bodies) and have everyone leave him the heck alone. Unfortunately for Dante, life has other plans...


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Aggressor by FX Holden,

It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.

The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…

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Kris Bock Author Of A Stone Cold Murder

From Kris' 3 favorite reads in 2025.

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Author Animal lover Devoted reader Southwestern hiker Taker of cloud photos

Kris' 3 favorite reads in 2025

Kris Bock Why Kris loves this book

I always know a KJ Charles book will be a great read, with a satisfying romance and plenty of drama. I also knew I’ll like it even better on subsequent reads, as I pick up on the little clues I missed the first time. This is no exception. It’s the house party from hell, and there are clearly things going on behind the scenes that don’t make sense. And doesn’t love a remote, Gothic setting with footsteps echoing in empty corridors and looming thugs for servants?
As for the romance, the point of view character and his love interest are such opposites that it’s almost – but not quite – impossible to believe they’ll make it work. Seeing them communicate better over the course of the book, so they understand what went wrong the first time and appreciate each other’s strengths and weaknesses, is so satisfying.
I’m confident this will…

By KJ Charles ,

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1 author picked All of Us Murderers as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

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A genre-bending Gothic mystery with a strong LGBTQIA+ romance from beloved, award-winning author KJ Charles.

The lush Gothic drama of Crimson Peak meets the murderous intrigue of Knives Out with an LGBTQIA+ love story to die for from award-winning author KJ Charles.

WHO WILL SURVIVE LACKADAY HOUSE?

When Zeb Wyckham is summoned to a wealthy relative's remote Gothic manor, he is horrified to find all the people he least wants to see in the world- his estranged brother, his sneering cousin, and his bitter ex-lover Gideon Grey. Things couldn't possibly get worse.

Then the master of the house announces the…


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