Sunday Skim

Weeks of 4/20/2025; 4/27/2025; 5/4/2025:

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That's a lot up there for the last 3 weeks. I can hardly believe we are into May!! Time flies. I'm hoping the weather gets better so I can read in my hammock. 

Review Quickies

This is the last of the Drive Me Home series and I will definitely miss these characters. I do not watch F1 and know absolutely nothing about it, other than apparently the men are super hot. That did not take away from the enjoyment of the series because it's about the relationships. This one focuses on Lucas Adler and Charlotte Walker, who is the younger sister of Theo Walker, which of course you know is going to cause some issues. I loved both of these characters and the Type 1 diabetes representation in it. It's always fun when the couples from the last 2 books in the series make appearances. If you love a good contemporary romance novel, you won't want to miss this series. 

Not quite sure where to start with this one other than it's not for the faint of heart. It is a dark romantic comedy with an emphasis on dark. I will say that it is funny, clever and surprisingly sweet (at times). I thought the first one in the Ruinous Love Trilogy was a lot of fun but this one was even more so. Lachlan and Lark might be my new favorite couple of the series and I didn't think anything would match Rowan and Sloane. This is a wild ride and well the ending will might leave you a bit shocked. I definitely say read this but it comes with a lot of warnings and you shouldn't skip them. 

I've seen Sarah Adams' name on IG a lot and even followed her before I bought and read one of her novel. I will tell you, I'm hooked. This was just an absolute delight and if you are into closed door romances, definitely pick this one up. I love a good grumpy/sunshine romance when only she can melt his heart. Amelia and Noah have the perfect meet cute, which leads into close proximity. Throw in a small town, nosy neighbors and sisters and you have me hooked. This is the first in a trilogy about some of the Walker siblings. If you are looking for a fun, quick read then look no further. 

Julie's Review: The Serial Killer Games

Author: Kate Posey
Series: None
Publication Date:  April 29, 2025
Publisher: Berkley
Pages: 328
Obtained: publisher via NetGalley
Genre:  Contemporary Fiction
Rating: 5/5
Bottom Line: Genre bending 
Grab, Just get it at the library, or Remove from your TBR list? Grab

Summary: Dolores dela Cruz has been dying to spot one in the wild, and he fits the mold perfectly: strangler gloves, calculated charm, dashing good looks that give a leg up in any field . . . including fields of unmarked graves. The new office temp is definitely a serial killer. Jake Ripper finds a welcome distraction in his combative and enigmatic new coworker. He hasn’t come across anyone as interesting as Dolores in a long time. But when mere curiosity evolves into a darkly romantic flirtation, Jake can’t help but wonder if, finally, he’s found someone who really sees him, skeletons in the closet and all. 

Until Dolores asks Jake’s help to dispose of a body . . . ~amazon.com

Review: Honestly, this book doesn't fit into any one genre and it wasn't at all what I expected in the best way. I really don't want to say too much because it will give away the plot but I can't believe this is a debut. Dolores and Jake are fun characters; the back and forth between them had me in stitches. Jake definitely fell first but I would say that Dolores "Dolly" fell harder. I mean Jake is all kinds of green flags and maybe just one red flag. 

Ms. Posey takes a rom-com, true crime, drama and puts a whole new spin on it. There are a lot of themes in this book but I came away with thinking about found family and what it means to be a family, because it's not always blood relations. The secondary characters are a hoot and add a lot of color to the novel. I also loved the corporate aspect since that is where I have spent my career. I will definitely be aware of temps from now on. 🤣

If this one isn't on your radar, please put it there. I don't think you'll be disappointed. It definitely kept me turning the pages until the very end. I can't wait to see what Ms. Posey writes next because I'm positive it'll be a fresh take on something. 

Sunday Skim

Week of 4/13/2025:

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Quite the variety this week. Knocked some books off the good ole' TBR pile/shelf and listened to some as well. The tie of the favorite of the week was Drive Me Home and Serial Killer Games obviously very different plots but both realy well done. 

Sunday Skim

Week of 4/6/2025:

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I don't watch The White Lotus (Yes, I know about it), so having the comparison to it wasn't what sold me on reading Saltwater but just the summary itself and the fact that I liked Katy Hays' debut. Ali Brady is always a solid read for me and loved the camp setting.

Sunday Skim

Week of 3/30/2025:

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I flew through The Crimson Moth duology and it was great. It's how a duology should end. Fun for the Whole Family is an ode to functional/dysfunctional families and road trips! 

Sunday Skim

Week of 3/16/2025 and 3/23/2025:

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Quite the variety in the last 2 weeks and that includes being on vacation, which meant no audiobook. We were on a baseball trip with my son's varsity team to FL and shared a house with our friends, so not a lot of ready was had. I have to say The Five Star Weekend was my first and last Elin Hildebrand; I just don't think she's for me. Deep Cuts was a surprise for me because music books can go really well or not for me but this one hit the sweet spot.