Review The cover and and true-story basis of Mob Queen intrigued me. But I did not expect for it to stay with me long after I finished. Virginia Hill is an inspirational force to be reckoned with. As readers follow her journey from escaping an abusive husband only to put herself in more danger while… Continue reading Mob Queen by Erin Bledsoe
Laura Phillips is an associate at a law firm in New York and in a new relationship with a colleague. She dreams of traveling, but having been a workaholic with a nearly nonexistent social life, she never had anyone to travel with. But when her boyfriend, Dave, suggests a short trip to the Bahamas, she can’t wait to go. Enjoying a romantic getaway, Laura notices a woman at the resort by herself. She’s instantly intrigued by this single female traveler, wondering why she is alone at a paradise meant for couples. Laura eventually befriends the woman, Diana, spending time with her and surprisingly sharing pieces of her past. When Diana goes missing, Laura seems to be the only person concerned. Soon she realizes that her interest in Diana appears suspicious. And she’s not sure if she can trust anyone in the investigation. The Ends of Things by Sandra Chwialkowska is a psychological suspense novel that explores how one woman’s suspicions spiral into events that will change Laura’s life forever.
Emma is a middle-aged widow who quits her job near London, hoping that a change will help her grief of losing her husband less than a year ago. She secures a job at a flower shop and quickly takes to the role. When the shop owners invite her to a lecture about the Titanic, she can’t help but wonder who was in charge of the flowers on the famous ship. Soon enough, she finds herself immersed in research about the staff, suppliers, and an unidentified woman from an old photo. And as she meets new people and learns more about the mystery woman from the photo, she discovers much more than she ever expected. The Secrets of Flowers by Sally Page is a dual-timeline, dual POV novel that explores how collaboration with strangers can assist with one’s healing journey.
