Category Archives: Berkley

Book Review: The Jewel of the Isle by Kerry Rea

Posted on January 7, 2025 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: Two very indoor people rough it on a remote island after getting swept up in an archaeologist’s hunt for a famed jewel in this dazzling new adventure rom-com by Kerry Rea, author of Lucy on the Wild Side. If Emily … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Giveaway: Bulletproof Barista by Cleo Coyle

Posted on November 2, 2023 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Bulletproof Barista (A Coffeehouse Mystery) by Cleo Coyle About Bulletproof Barista Bulletproof Barista (A Coffeehouse Mystery) Cozy Mystery 20th in Series Setting – New York Berkley (November 14, 2023) Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593197593 … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Takedown by Carlie Walker

Posted on October 21, 2023 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: An undercover CIA agent is sent home to investigate her sister’s criminal fiancé but the last thing she expects is to fall in love with his bodyguard along the way in this sexy romantic comedy. It’s been a long … Continue reading →

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Book Review, Excerpt, and Blog Blitz: The New One by Evie Green

Posted on March 28, 2023 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

I’m thrilled to be on Berkley’s blog blitz for The New One by Evie Green! Synopsis: A suspenseful, cutting-edge novel about two parents who finally get the daughter they’ve always wanted–it’s too bad she isn’t real. From the author of We … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Excerpt: How I’ll Kill You by Ren DeStefano

Posted on March 22, 2023 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: Your next stay-up-all-night thriller, about identical triplets who have a nasty habit of killing their boyfriends, and what happens when the youngest commits their worst crime yet: falling in love with her mark. Make him want you.Make him love … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Killing God (The Great God’s War #3) by Stephen R. Donaldson

Posted on November 15, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: Two kingdoms, ancient enemies, must stand alone against an implacable invader in the masterful conclusion of the Great God’s War epic from the New York Times bestselling author of the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant. They are coming. The kingdoms of Belleger … Continue reading →

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