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THE NEW YEAR’S PARTY by Jenna Satterthwaite

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I received a gifted audiobook copy of THE NEW YEAR'S PARTY by Jenna Satterthwaite from Harlequin Audio. Pub Date: 11/5/2025Rating: 3.5 / 5 THE NEW YEAR'S PARTY follows a group of friends who have celebrated the new year together since their college days. They've dropped off a bit over the years, it's been about five… Continue reading THE NEW YEAR’S PARTY by Jenna Satterthwaite

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THE LOST by Sarah Beth Durst

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I received a gifted audiobook copy of THE LOST by Sarah Beth Durst from Harlequin Audio. Pub Date: 11/11/2025Rating: 4 / 5 THE LOST is a revised and expanded version of the author's 2014 version with a new ending. Lost is a town where people and things go when lost. The book follows Lauren who… Continue reading THE LOST by Sarah Beth Durst

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WHAT STALKS THE DEEP by T. Kingfisher

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I received a gifted audiobook copy of WHAT STALKS THE DEEP by T. Kingfisher from Macmillan Audio. Rating: 4 / 5 WHAT STALKS THE DEEP is the third book in the author's Sworn Soldier series. In this installment, Alex Easton is paying a visit to America, called to West Virginia by their old friend Dr.… Continue reading WHAT STALKS THE DEEP by T. Kingfisher

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WHAT FEASTS AT NIGHT by T. Kingfisher

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I received a gifted audiobook copy of WHAT FEASTS AT NIGHT by T. Kingfisher from Macmillan Audio. Rating: 3.5 / 5 WHAT FEASTS AT NIGHT is the sequel to T. Kingfisher's WHAT MOVES THE DEAD. We're once again following Alex Easton, a retired soldier, in the time following their strenuous time at the Usher manor.… Continue reading WHAT FEASTS AT NIGHT by T. Kingfisher

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A THOUSAND SHIPS by Natalie Haynes

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Rating: 4.5 / 5 A THOUSAND SHIPS by Natalie Haynes is a retelling of the conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans as Troy falls. This book tells the story from the women's perspectives, from the Trojan women captured by the Greeks, Penelope waiting for Odysseus' return, and the goddesses to blame behind the scenes… Continue reading A THOUSAND SHIPS by Natalie Haynes

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THE VILLA by Rachel Hawkins

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Rating: 3 / 5 THE VILLA by Rachel Hawkins follows two timelines all centered on a villa in Italy. In the present, Emily and Chess are friends who don't necessarily always like each other. They were the best of friends as kids and have stayed close through the years, but Chess is high maintenance and… Continue reading THE VILLA by Rachel Hawkins

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GALLOWS HILL by Darcy Coates

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Rating: 4.5 / 5 GALLOWS HILL by Darcy Coates begins with a rather unusual funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Hull both died on the same night due to simultaneous heart attacks according to the coroner. Margot has come to lay her parents to rest, but what makes it a bit unusual is the fact that Margot… Continue reading GALLOWS HILL by Darcy Coates

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CRAVEN MANOR by Darcy Coates

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Rating: 3 / 5 CRAVEN MANOR by Darcy Coates follows Daniel, a man in need of a new start in life. His cousin rescued him from homelessness, giving him a spare bedroom to stay on for a while so he could get on his feet, but his cousin isn't the best and Daniel's efforts to… Continue reading CRAVEN MANOR by Darcy Coates

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HOLLOW PLACES by T. Kingfisher

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Rating: 4 / 5 HOLLOW PLACES by T. Kingfisher follows Kara, a young who has moved back home after a divorce. When her uncle needs assistance, she winds up responsible for keeping his peculiar shop up and running, the Glory to God Museum of Natural Wonders, Curiosities and Taxidermy. Full of things that are a… Continue reading HOLLOW PLACES by T. Kingfisher

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THE CARROW HAUNT by Darcy Coates

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Rating: 4 / 5 THE CARROW HAUNT by Darcy Coates follows Remy, a tour guide at Carrow House. Carrow House is known to be haunted and Remy is good at playing up its actual history in an entertaining, spooky way. When she is approached by one of her tour participants and asked to host a… Continue reading THE CARROW HAUNT by Darcy Coates