Books I'm Dying To Read: March edition

Here are the books I'm looking forward to reading come March. It's a new year full of fabulous possibilities! 

 

World Within: All about Emily Bronte...

We All Looked Up: When an asteroid threatens the entire planet - do you hold on to your dreams of the future or do you live in the present? 

Start of Me and You: I LOVED Open Road Summer and can't wait for this sophomore book.

Liars Inc: What begins as a cover story ends in murder - unraveling the clues might be hard when they're pointed in your direction

Conspiracy of Princes: A sequel where a prince must play games to keep his throne and his head

Wrong Side of Right: What do you do when you're about to meet your father for the first time and realize he's the man running for President?

Weightless: When a video goes viral it turns one girl from superior to outcast.

Wicked Charms: Love this series - happy there are more books!

Orphan Queen: Princess * Spy * Threat - she's all three and she wants revenge

Death Marked: I just finished the first book and I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to seeing what happens next. 

Lost Boy: An accident sends a kid to search for his father

Flunked: New twisted fairy tale series - can a villain turn to the good side?

Every Little Kiss: 2nd book featuring a sister who need to relax

This Heart of Mine: I love this series and I'm curious to see where this story will go

Last One Home: Three sisters attempt to repair old wounds 

Storyspinner: Murder, politics, and a little romance

Vanishing Girls: A thriller about sisters

NYPD Red 3: I'm addicted to this thrilling series

Killer Gourmet: I love Savannah Reid and can't wait to see where her and Dirk are going next. 

Mysterious Saturday Review: Killer Physique

*19th Savannah Reid Mystery*

Savannah and Dirk have  been married just a few weeks when his parents come to visit. Dirk is so happy but nervous to be meeting them for the first time. Savannah's trying to get the house in order, while attempting not to kill her new husband for his lack of housekeeping skills.

They get a rare opportunity to attend a Hollywood movie premiere with John and Ryan who have a friend starring in a summer blockbuster movie. But hours after the event, Jason turns up dead.

It is soon common knowledge that he was using steroids. The ME can't find anything that would cause his death but the Moonlight Magnolia gang's convinced that death is a result of foul play.

My Thoughts: I really enjoy this series - for the humor, the mystery, the friendship, and the loyalty. In this volume, I liked learning more about Dirk and his habits and his feelings. I loved watching Dirk meet his parents for the first time and how they interacted with each other. I smiled over Tammy and her new love interest. An interesting topic for a mystery novel - the celebrity world and how it changes how people look at you. I'm glad that the Moonlight Magnolia's didn't stop looking into the death because of the lack of evidence. It's not my favorite of the series, but I enjoyed it thoroughly. 

Cover Thoughts: Meh
Source: my Library

Mysterious Saturday Review: Killer Honeymoon

*Savannah Reid Series #18*

Savannah and Dirk finally have a moment of peace and quiet to themselves after a crazy time getting married. Now they're spending their honeymoon on an island. Savannah gets a note from Ryan and John. They've book Savannah and Dirk a cottage and lighthouse for their romantic vacation.

On the first trip up to the lighthouse, Savannah notices a woman racing down the beach. Immediately her curiosity kicks in.

She convinces Dirk to go investigate with her. They hear her scream followed by bullet shots. Savannah goes towards the woman while her husband heads towards the trees where the gun was fired. The woman dies in Savannah's arms, bringing back painful memories for her.

Neither Savannah nor Dirk are impressed with police procedure following the death. When Savannah recognizes the woman as a TV anchor, who's death is deemed an accidental drowning, she vows to uncover the truth behind her murder.

My Thoughts: I really adore this mystery series. I love the characters and the banter between them. I love reading about Savannah's family. Even though their past wasn't pleasant, they found love with their grandmother. I was happy to learn more about Dirk's family life, even though, he too had a rough childhood. I can't wait to learn more about his family. Even though the two were on their honeymoon, they seem to have a hard time relaxing. The island seemed charming, ideal for a honeymoon or a vacation. I liked reading about the politics of the island. I'm interested to see how the series will change now that Dirk and Savannah are married.

Cover Thoughts: Fun

Source: My Library

Mysterious Saturday Review: Buried in Buttercream

*17th in the series*

Savannah's recovering from her previous adventure where five bullets entered her body. She still gets tired. She still has the scars. She's still angry.

Despite that, she's ready to live her life in a big way. She's finally getting married to Dirk. Unfortunately, on their wedding day, the venue burns down.

Their next wedding day, Savannah discovers their wedding planner dead moments before the ceremony. It seems that everybody had a reason to hate the wedding planner from her ex-husband to her former business partner to her ex boyfriend's wife. Finding the murderer isn't easy.

Finding another wedding venue proves much harder. With Savannah's family all staying with her in her little house, she's feeling pressure from all sides.

My Thoughts: I love this series. This addition was lighter than the previous book, but still contained the weight of the matter as Savannah goes through recovery - both psychical and emotional.   I loved the sweet moments between Savannah and Dirk. I enjoy Savannah's crazy family - they're entertaining for sure. I love their Southern language.   The identity of murderer kept me guessing until the very end. I can't wait to read the next one to find out if life changes for Savannah and Dirk. 


Cover Thoughts: Love it, especially the skeletons!


Source: My Library

Mysterious Saturday Cover: Decadent Way to Die

Savannah's hired to look into a couple suspicious incidents in an feisty 80 year-old woman's life. Helene Strauss, famous doll maker, doesn't want to be bothered. She knows she's not going crazy. She relents and agrees to have Savannah dig into her family.

It's only when her housekeeper and her niece's boyfriend are found murdered in the hot tub that she agrees to more protection. Could someone in her family be looking forward to her wealth?

My Thoughts: Wow, this was filled with tension and a VERY serious issue. As a side story, Tammy becomes involved with a man. After the first meeting, it's clear that he's not a nice guy. McKevett delves into the horrors of having a friend in an abusive relationship. She writes about the signs, the interfering friends, and the strength of the abuser.

If you know someone in this situation, help them. Go to this website for more information.
If you're in this situation, call for help: National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−SAFE

I really love this series because I adore Savannah Reid. I love the way she adores food. I love her perfect night of chocolates, a bubble bath, and a great book. I love her relationship with Dirk, Tammy, and her grandmother. I love the way she takes care of everyone in her life and tries to keep them under her wing. I love her Southern Charm and her Southern words. I eagerly look forward to the next book in this amazing series. This mystery took a more serious tone because of this side story that made me cry for several minutes. It's a powerful emotional, addicting read that ends on a sweet note.

Cover Thoughts: Deliciously fitting

Source: My Library