First of all I would like to thank Berkley and Goodreads for winning the ARE (Advanced Reading Edition) of “BRING HER HOME” by David Bell for my honest review. The genres for this book are Mystery and Thriller.

I like David Bell’s  intriguing and captivating ways of writing a story. The author’s descriptions where the story takes place are easy to visualize. I can see the kitchen in the house, the various rooms, the woods, and the neighborhood. The timeline of the story is in the present.

The author describes the characters as complex and complicated. Some characters seem to be suspicious. Bill Price lost his wife a year and a half ago, and now his daughter Summer is missing. Two young girls have been found. One is badly beaten up, and the other is dead. At first Bill stays by the bed where is daughter Summer is fighting for her life. She is beaten beyond recognition. My first thoughts are could this really be Samantha? What happened? What is the motivation and why?

Be warned. There are many twists and turns in this book. What seems to be may not be.  The suspense in this book is a killer!!  When I came to some conclusions, I was proven wrong. This is a book full of surprises and secrets. I would highly recommend this book that keeps you guessing until the end. Happy Reading.

#Book Mail to Me !!
“The Lost Letter” by Jillian Cantor.  “Hello Sunshine” by Laura Dave (author of Eight Hundred Grapes) Signed

Although I have the Advanced Reading Copies of “The Lost Letter” by Jillian Cantor, and “Hello Sunshine” by Laura Dave, author of “Eight Hundred Grapes”,  I treated myself to the signed books by Jillian Cantor and Laura Dave. I would have preferred to meet the authors in person, but I couldn’t go to Rhode Island where “Reading With Robin”  and the authors were, so instead I ordered the signed editions. ( I guess that is why I named my blog “Linda Book Obsession.” Some women buy shoes or pocketbooks, but I get books.)

I have read “The Lost Letter” by Jillian Cantor and my review is on my blog https://lindasbookobsession.blog/ my Facebook page https://www,facebook.com/lindasbookobsession/  Twitter @peachyteach and Goodreads. “The Lost Letter ” is one of my favorite books this year. I loved everything about it.

I look forward to reading “Hello Sunshine” from Laura Dave, and will post a review. I enjoyed “Eight Hundred Grapes” by Laura Dave.

Some of my friends don’t understand why I buy the books or e-books, when I have read the advanced copies. The Advanced Reading Copies and Advanced Reading Editions are wonderful to be able to read the book before everyone else and I enjoy seeing of how I feel about a book before it comes out. They are not final copies and sometimes editions and final notes are left out. It also helps support the authors.

What’s even better is that there is something special about getting book mail. In this case, I was the lucky recipient.  My treat to me !! Happy Reading!!!

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1 copy of “Mothers and Other Strangers” by Gina Sorell and $ 15 gift card to DD or Starbucks. USA only. Ends and Wed. 6/28 GOOD LUCK and Happy Reading!

“Mothers and Other Strangers” by Gina Sorell is a very intriguing and captivating novel.  I read this in one sitting and didn’t want to put it down. The genres of this novel are Women’s Fiction, Fiction, and Mystery. The very first sentence draws you in.” My father proposed to my mother at gunpoint when she was nineteen and knowing that she was already pregnant with a dead man’s childish accepted”.

The author describes her characters as complicated and complex. Elise, the daughter of the above mother, finds that upon her mother’s death, she is left with a legacy of debts, dishonesty, mystery, and many secrets. Unfortunately Elise has not been close to her mother for years. Elise’s mother was selfish, competitive, uncaring, and not affectionate.

There are many twists and turns, Elise embarks on an adventure of discovery to find out her family roots, and the truth. Elise’s mother had friendships of question with incredulous people. Elise is longing to find herself, and where she belongs.

The author talks about family, betrayal, secrets, friendship and hope. What makes a family? What roles should a mother and daughter have?  What is important in life?

I would highly recommend this enjoying book. I received an ARC for review for my honest review and opinion.

What an amazing and captivating novel,”The Trust” by Ronald H. Balson is. Ronald H. Balson is the author of “Once We Were Brothers” and “Karolina’s Twins.” If you are a Ronald  H. Balson fan, this latest novel will not disappoint.   The genres of this novel are Fiction, and Mystery.

The author describes his characters as complicated and complex. The two main characters, Private Investigator Liam Taggert and his Attorney wife Catherine are involved in this novel. Liam gets a phone call that his Uncle Fergus has died and heads to Northern Ireland. Liam and his Uncle Fergus had a falling out sixteen years prior, and have had no contact. Liam had once been very close to his Uncle, and has deep regrets that he hadn’t reached out to him.

It seems that Uncle Fergus anticipated his death, and has been murdered. Liam finds himself in the position of executor of his Uncle’s trust. Uncle Fergus has  a provision that his killer be found before his estate can be inherited. Many of the Taggert family view Liam as an outsider, and want him to leave. Threatening notes start showing up in Liam’s and other relatives’ mailboxes. There are threats, and other murders.

Ronald H. Balson describes the political history in Ireland, and the past conflicts. I appreciate that the author has done much research in the history of Ireland. Could these murders be revenge from a rival family? Could these murders be  from a family member?

There are twists and turns in this story. The author’s storytelling is intriguing and descriptive giving us certain clues. There is adventure, and danger. Who can be trusted?

I enjoyed reading this novel and didn’t want to put the book down. I would recommend this story to Ronald H. Balson fans and  for those who  like a great mystery, complex characters and motives. I received a copy of this ARC for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.