Picture Book Wednesday: Hattie Harmony Worry Detective

Harmony's starting school with her friends and some of them are a little bit nervous. Luckily, she's there to help them. And they are there to help her.

This is a sweet story with a great message. There's a worry refrain for all the problems:

"Worry Worry go away! There's no time for your today!" 

I loved how Harmony both helped people and received help from her friends. Everyone needs help sometimes and everyone gets nervous or scared. I love how they solved the problems together. At the back of the book, there's an author's note that talks about tools used in this book.

Library Recommendation: A must have book for your school and public libraries. 

Review: Hawthorne Legacy

 

* Book 2 in the Hawthorne trilogy * 

The Inheritance Games ended with a bombshell, and now heiress Avery Grambs has to pick up the pieces and find the man who might hold the answers to all of her questions - including why Tobias Hawthorne left his entire fortune to Avery, a virtual stranger, rather than to his own daughters or grandsons.

Thanks to a DNA test, Avery knows that she's not a Hawthorne by blood, but clues pile up hinting at a deeper connection to the family than she had ever imagined. As the mystery grows and the plot thickens, Grayson and Jameson, the enigmatic and magnetic Hawthorne grandsons, continue to pull Avery in different directions. And there are threats lurking around every corner, as adversaries emerge who will stop at nothing to see Avery out of the picture - by any means necessary. (Summary from the publisher)

My Thoughts: I can't say too much about this book without spoilers. So I'll just share things I loved:

* Best Friends

* Traveling

* More Puzzles

* Snark

* Family Drama

* Uncovering the Truth

* Discovering the Past

* The Danger

I can't wait to see how it all ends!

Cover Thoughts: Intriguing (Again)

Source: My library

Library Recommendation: A must have trilogy for your library.

Mini Review: Midnight Bites

Short Stories from the Morganville Vampire World.

The Good:
I loved going back to this world. This is one of my favorite vampire series.
I loved seeing favorite characters.
I loved the extra information from favorite and some not so favorite characters.
New stories
The relationships, the drama, and the horror of the town

The Bad:
I've never been a short story fan because I always want the stories to be longer. While this is nearly 500 pages, I still wanted more.

Final Thoughts: Perfect for fans of Morganville - get your hands on this one pronto!

Blog Tour: Final Sentence with Recipe

Today I'm part of the blog tour for Daryl Wood Gerber. She also writes under the pen name Avery Aames - writing the Cheese Shop Mysteries - which I love! The 5th books comes out in early February 2014 entitled Days of Wine and Roquefort. I can't wait to read her newest book!

* First in a new series - Cookbook Nook series * 

Check out this recipe from the author! 

I believe I discovered this recipe in the LA Times Food section. I can’t be sure. Once I “discover” a recipe, I often copy the ingredients into a computer file. I used to keep all the old clippings from newspapers in a recipe file, but I’ve moved so many times that I finally realized hording paper was a thing of the past. Most are streamlined into my computer now, except my mother’s favorites handed down over time. 

However, I do horde cookbooks. I’ve got a growing collection. Why? Because I love them and because I’ve started a new series called A Cookbook Nook series. The first, FINAL SENTENCE, debuts soon. I hope you’ll join the cast of fun characters in Crystal Cove, California. Jenna, the protagonist, is a former ad executive who returns home to help her aunt open a culinary bookshop. Jenna seems to have all the right ingredients for a fresh start—until someone adds a dash of murder.
 
As for this recipe, goat cheese, coffee, and chocolate go fabulously together. You’ll see. This recipe is too good to pass up. 
Savor the flavor!

GOAT CHEESE AND COFFEE BROWNIE

 

Ingredients:

Brownie:

7 oz. dark chocolate

2 sticks butter, unsalted

1 ¾ cup brown sugar

4 eggs [For gluten-free make this 3 eggs and 2 egg whites]

1 1/3 cup flour  [For  gluten-free make this 1 1/3 cup gluten-free flour plus 1/2 teaspoon Xanthan gum]

¼ tsp. baking powder

1/3 cup cocoa powder

Goat cheese topping:

2 oz. cream cheese, softened

2 oz. goat cheese [used Laura Chenel’s Chevre]

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons ground espresso coffee

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat and stir until melted.
2. In a large bowl combine sugar and eggs.  Slowly stir into chocolate mixture.
3. Sift flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder into bowl and combine with chocolate and egg mixture.
4. Pour batter into a greased, 9-inch square baking pan and set aside.
5. Whip together softened cheeses and sugar until smooth.  Add coffee and stir.
6. Place large spoonfuls of mixture on top of batter and swirl with a butter knife.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until set.  Brownies will still be gooey in middle.  Let cool before cutting.

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Mysterious Saturday Review: The Diva Frosts a Cupcake

 *Book 7 in the Domestic Diva series*

Sophie's best friend Nina has put together an amazing fundraiser for the local animal shelter - Cupcakes and Pupcakes. Animals are up for adoption in the town square along with booths selling dog and cat accessories and of course, cupcake booths.

The whole town is talking about the breakup of two bakery owners. Joy moved out and opened a rival bakery just across the street. Both bakers have a booth at the event, but both are struggling to get ready.

When their employee Muffin is discovered dead at the old bakery, it's hard not to wonder which of the two bakers killed her. Could one of the baker have murdered their own help?

My Thoughts: I really enjoy this series - I love the cast of characters. In this addition, I like the new potential love interest. I love the bakeries and the bakers and learning how they got started. Many of them have a past with some feuds sprinkled in. I loved the cupcake descriptions  I really liked the charity events. I thought Humphrey's new status with Renee and Myra was nice for him as he's always been the nerdy nice guy. Natasha is still amusing and over the top, but she provides comic release in the tension. A fun new chapter in this great series!

Cover Thoughts: Cute - love the addition of Natasha's new dog
Source: My Library

Mysterious Saturday Review: Oak and Dagger

 * Book 3 in the White House Gardener Mystery Series  *

Casey's responsible for the planting of a tree. When the President digs into the ground, he hits pipes, which causes a ruckus. Casey's held responsible, but she knows that the schematics were stolen.

They weren't the only papers stolen. Frida's accused Gordon of stealing papers from her office - papers that might proof the location of a treasure lost when the British burned down the White House in the 1812 War. Dolley Madison made plans for Thomas Jefferson's treasure moments before she evacuated the building.

When Casey finds Gordon face down in a pond, she rushes to help him. She doesn't realize that paces away lies Frida dead.  The evidence against Gordon mounts up and while he's in coma, there's not many to come to his rescue. Casey knows that she must do everything in her power to save the man who's become like father to her. 

My Thoughts: I'm such a fan of this series.  I love how this starts out with an historical moment and how it was such a significant part of the book. I loved the time with the President and his family, especially the twins.  I was not a fan of the First Lady's sister, but she did provide some comic relief.  I loved the moments with the puppy, Milo and how he played a role in solving the mystery. I loved how this book took us further into Casey and Jack's relationship.  I felt terrible for Casey as she struggled with trying to prove Gordon's innocence but I liked how her father figure needed her help while her real father appeared back into her life. I loved learning more about her past. A fabulous addition to the series and I can't wait to see where this series will go next! 

Cover Thoughts: Cute
Source: My Library

Mysterious Saturday Review: Recipe for Treason

 * 3rd book in the series*

Lady Arianna Hadley and her husband, the Earl of Saybrook travel to Scotland in the cold. Neither of the want to go, but they've received orders from Grentham. Duty to the Crown comes before anything else. 

On the way there, a group ambushes the coach. Arianna, Saybrook, and Henning (their Scottish doctor ally) walk away, but not without suspicion. There appears to be a leak in the office. They're looking for a clue related to chemistry and a weapon.


It's rumored that Napoleon's determined to escape Elba and return to power - with the help of his elusive spy The Renard. They learn all they can from Scotland and rush back to London. There they must dangle through society, searching for clues to uncover the spies and make sure a powerful weapon doesn't fall into the wrong hands.

My Thoughts: I love this series - for the Regency Era, the unconventional romance, the tidbits on chocolate and baked goods, and the many disguises of Lady Arianna Hadley. Arianna's a master of disguises and her ability to transform always impresses me. I like her fierce ways that are so out of character with society. I love learning more about her background and how she survived her childhood. I like her banter with Saybrook. A delicious addition to the series!

Cover Thoughts: Great!
Source: My Library

Mysterious Saturday Review: To Brie or Not To Brie

(Cheese Shop Mystery Series #4)

Charlotte's gearing up for her cousin's wedding nuptials to her best friend (not to mention setting her own wedding date). She's been working on a brie and blueberry ice cream. Her latest attempt has turned out perfectly and she's teamed up with the ice cream shop down the street in selling it.

 When a stranger turns up murdered in the ice cream shop, everyone in town is talking. It turns out the murder weapon is a container of Charlotte's ice cream. Worse, it turns out the man isn't a stranger - he's connected to Jacky's past.
  
Now the Sheriff's looking at Jacky - who had means and opportunity, but most of all motive. Jordan wants Charlotte to leave this murder alone and trust the Sheriff to look out for his sister. Charlotte's worried about Jacky's future. Plus when people come to her with theories, how can she not  look into them?

My Thoughts: I love this small town series, it's full of charm, great characters, romance, and lots of twists and turns. I loved the moments between Charlotte and Mathew's daughters (Clair and Amy). I felt sad for all of them as they packed up their things to move in with the happy couple. I loved learning more about Jacky and through her, Jordan. While they're likable characters, it's hard to understand them without knowing much about them. I do like uncovering bits of their past along with Charlotte. I can't believe the ending, it makes me long for the next book in the series! All in all, a fabulous installment to the series full of twists and turns, suspects, and theories against the backdrop of a small town charm with romance, friendship, and plenty of gossip

Cover Thoughts: Charming

Source: My Library.     

Mysterious Saturday Review: Death In Four Courses

 *2nd in the series -read my review of Appetite for Murder*

Hayley's Christmas present to her mother was a trip to Key West including admission to the annual Key West literary festival - featuring food writing. All of Hayley's heroes will be there, including the amazingly young but talented Jonah Barrows.

He gives the welcoming address revealing his plans to share several guarded secrets in the industry. Moments afterwards Hayley spies his body floating in a decorative pool. She hauls him out, only to discover he's expired.

No one knows what happened. Hayley's concerned that he's been murdered as a decorative bird statue goes missing. It could be a murder weapon. She never though that her BFF Eric would be seriously questioned by the police. What could he possibly have done and why isn't he talking?

My Thoughts: I really like this series. I love the addition of Hayley's mom. She was funny, sweet, and a typical mom. I loved the interaction between her and Hayley - while most of the time it was sweet, it also had a bit of snark and irritation (mostly on Hayley's side). I liked the setting of the foodie conference. As a librarian, I've been to quite a few conferences and it's fascinating to read about in a book. Everyone's so similar and yet so different. It's hard to approach the food critic (or author) you admire without fangirling them or making a total fool of yourself. I also enjoyed the moments between Hayley and the detective. I look forward to the next installment of this delicious series!

Cover Thoughts: Awesome
Source: Bought at the book launch at RJ Julia's 

Mysterious Saturday Review: A Witch Before Dying

 * second book in the series - Read my review for the first book*

Darcy works for her aunt at As You Wish - helping mortals with projects and witches with projects and wishes. She agrees to help out fellow witch Eloide clean out her mother's home.

Eloide's mother has been missing for over a year. Eloide can't afford rent on both houses anymore. She has no idea what happened to her mother but her mother had a very powerful wishing necklace, which plenty of people would love to find.

While in the house, Darcy and Eloide find a body and it's been there for quite some time. Now Eloide wants Darcy to look into her mother's murder. There's been rumors surrounding her disappearance. Can Darcy separate truth from all the rumors and can she figure out the murder and what really happened to the necklace?

My Thoughts: A charming new installment to this series. I love the small town setting, complete with humans and witches. I really like learning about the craft rules along with Darcy, who's new to town. I adore Mimi and I like how she and Darcy are learning together.  Plus I'm so interest to find what happens next between Darcy and Nick! I find the town characters fascinating, although not all delightful. I can't wait to learn more about Harper. I liked learning about the necklace, especially it's history and it's power. A great cast of potential murderers proved creepy, making this a fun light enjoyable read.

Cover Thoughts: Cute - I love the glittery swirls however, the woman is MUCH to thin on the cover.
Source: My Library
Up Next: The Good, The Bad, and the Witchy will be out next April

Mysterious Saturday Review: Sour Apples

 * 6th book in the Orchard Series*

Meg's getting her orchard ready for a new season now that winter's over. Bree and Seth are trying to convince her to expand her orchard. Soon, one thousand trees are headed her way.
While kicking their heels up at the annual end of winter party, they meet Meg's friend Lauren. She's helping run a Congressional campaign for a former town quarterback. Lauren's hoping to gain Seth's endorsement. However, Seth isn't too fond of Rick and hasn't been since their high school days.
Plus Seth has more than enough to deal with his with own work, helping Meg, and looking into a dairy farmer's claim on her land. Joyce leased land from the town, which had previously been toxic. One of her cows died and she's eager to learn more.
The death is labeled an accident, but could it be possible that someone knows more about the land and is looking for any information pertaining to the property?

My Thoughts: I really enjoy this series. I love the small town and how fast gossip spreads. I love learning more about apples. Learning about different farms (dairy and apple) are fascinating. I find Bree amusing with her abrupt manners. I really like the townspeople - Art, Seth's family, and the couple who own the restaurant in town. I like watching the relationship develop between Seth and Meg. Sheila Connolly creates the perfect small town, blending murder together with every day life seamlessly. 

Cover Thoughts: Cute - I like the split milk.

Source: my Library

Mysterious Saturday Review: Appetite for Murder

 Hayley's life changed when she found her boyfriend in bed with another woman - the same woman who could be her new boss. Hayley desperately wants to be the food critic for a new magazine in Key West.

Unfortunately, the week her application's due, Kristen winds up dead. The police visit her that afternoon with questions about her whereabouts for the morning. Hayley was at her current address (her college friend's houseboat) the entire time. Unfortunately, she didn't talk or see anyone. Thus making her the prime suspect in the murder.

Now she must finish her application, get her name back on the list after learning Kirsten deleted her, and find out what really happened to Kristen.

My Thoughts: A great first novel in a new series. I loved the setting of Key West and the laid back pace of life. I really liked reading about Hayley critiquing food and trying different dishes at various types of restaurants. I found her housing situation unique, which kicked my imagination into gear. I liked Hayley's quirky obsession with having her cards read. I loved how her two best friends were both in Key West and her relationship with them. I hated her ex-boyfriend, but the scenes with him were amusing.  I'm looking forward to reading more in this series.

Cover Thoughts: Charming
Source: my Library

Fun Fact: The author will be at a local bookstore RJ Julia's next week chatting about Death in Four Courses, her new book and the next book out in the series. I can't wait to attend!

Mysterious Saturday Review: A Brew To Kill

 * the 11th book in the coffeehouse mystery series*

Clare's trying to keep up with the times, so she recently purchased a food truck. Muffin Muse has been gaining lots of attention lately, thanks to Clare and her new consultant Lily.

Lily's working on creating healthy, but tasty snacks to combine with Clare's coffees. Together they've been the toast of the food blogs, which is angering one particular food truck owner.

During an altercation, just outside The Blend, Lily's run over by a white van. At the moment she's in critical condition, but Clare's determined to figure out what happened. The driver drove away, without even hitting the brakes. To Clare that can only mean one thing - attempted murder.

Can she figure out what happened in Lily's past that would cause her to believe she deserves this horrible accident?

My Thoughts: Although I don't like coffee, I adore this series. I love all the talk about food and coffee. I can imagine myself in a great coffee shop just like The Blend, enjoying tea and a treat while reading a book. It's a perfect place. I like the New York setting.  I like the addition of the food trucks - they're huge right now.   I guessed the ending right before it happened, which is unusual for me. I love the cast of characters - especially Clare's family - Madame, Joy, and even her ex-husband. But I adore the moments between Clare and Mike - especially learning about Crazy Quinn. I liked the ending and can't wait to see what happens next between the two of them.

Cover Thoughts: Cute
Source: my Library.

Mysterious Saturday Review: Pies and Prejudice

 * first in a new series*

Ella Mae fled New York City, when she found her husband otherwise occupied with twins in the elevator. She runs back home to Georgia and the sleepy town she escaped when she met her husband. By running, she also left behind her culinary school.
Now Ella Mae's family has enveloped her back into the fold. She's talking with her mother again. She's not sure she's wants a divorce, but she does know she's never going back to New York City.  As things fall into place, her family helps her purchase a pie shop.
Ella Mae makes magically delicious pies. Unfortunately her childhood nemesis also wants to purchase the property. She warns Ella Mae against going through with the sale. She and Ella Mae have a shouting match in the bank parking lot. The next morning the police are at her house. Loralyn's fiance has been murdered and Ella Mae's the number one suspect. 

My Thoughts: I wanted to bake pies and eat pie all while reading this charming book. I loved the small town feel of this book. I loved watching the shop transform. I liked how all the family members came together to make the shop a success.  I loved reading about Ella Mae baking the pies. I'm intrigued about the magic that Ella Mae infuses into the pies. I loved watching Ella Mae blossom in her hometown and spreading her wings to find herself again. I can't wait to read more about her talent for magic in the next book.

Cover Thoughts: Perfect
Source: My Library.
Up Next: Peach Pies and Alibis comes out in March 2013

Mysterious Saturday Review: Hot Button

 *2nd book in the Button Box series. Read my review for Button Holed*

Josie's chairing the international button conference for the first time. She's so excited for the conference, not only to learn more about buttons, but because she sweet talked a reclusive collector into giving the key note speech. She had no idea that Thad, the owner of  Geronimo button who specializes in Western buttons would be so horrible.

Not only did he pitch a fit about riding the subway,  he asked for a famous meat sub when he's a well known vegan. He's also drinking expensive alcohol, on Josie's tab. He's been rude to conference attendees. He gets into a fight on the welcome cruise. Plus he's been accused of stealing items from a vendor.

When he's late to the keynote dinner, Josie can't believe it. When a phone call drags her away from her dinner, she learns that he's dead. He's been murdered and the suspect list is a mile long. Nevin asks her to help solve the murder, but that means not attending to every detail at the conference. Will the murder and the conference ruin Josie's credibility with her fellow button collectors? 

My Thoughts: I love this charming series. I love learning more about buttons and their history. I find them fascinating. I really liked the conference description, it reminded me of all the library conferences I've attended over the years. I really enjoyed the new cast of characters, but I'm also happy that Stan makes an appearance in this book as I find him entertaining.


I loved reading more of the relationship between Nevin and Josie. I think it's cute how they keep finding things to talk about, especially after their first disastrous date. Even though Kaz turned up at the right time and is helping Josie with the conference, I'm enjoying Nevin's attempts to figure out his role in Josie's life.


I can't wait to read more in this series! 

Cover Thoughts: Cute, but doesn't really match the book
Source: My Library

Up Next: Panic Button is due in December!

Mysterious Saturday Review: Brownies and Broomsticks

 * 1st in a new series *

Katie's excited at the idea of a brand new life. When her aunt and uncle decide to open a bakery, she's more than happy to become their baker. She moves to Savannah and buys a cute house.


She can't wait to help make Honeybee Bakery a huge success. Katie's so eager to make the bakery a success, that she agrees to cater a business meeting days before opening. It's a decision she regrets when her uncle gets into a disagreement over the check with Mavis Templeton. 


He storms off and moments later Mavis is found dead - murdered in her car. There's a witness that places a man at the scene, a man who looks an awfully lot like Uncle Ben. 


Katie's not about to let her uncle go to jail. She starts snooping in town and learns that Mavis was not well liked and for good reason. Can she clear her Uncle's name while making the bakery a huge success during it's first few days?


My Thoughts: A great start to a new series with magic, baked goodies, and a potential love triangle. Katie's not looking to get involved with man after her last breakup, but she meets two men who have potential. One's a fireman and the other a journalist, who's also a witch.


Katie learns about her family heritage, but it takes her a while to come to terms with her witchy side.  She digs through her past for understanding. She knows that she needs to talk with her parents about keeping her history a secret, but she decides to deal with one family crisis at a time. I love her familiar, he's cute and amusing.


The bakery sounds fabulous - a place I'd like to frequent. I love how Aunt Lucy adds spells to the baked good to improve the lives of their customers.  I liked learning about the town through Katie's investigation. I really like Katie's neighbor and friend. All in all, Brownies and Broomsticks is a delightful charming new series and I'm excited to read more about the magical bakery. 


Cover Thoughts: Adorable. I like the goodies showcased with magic wafting off them. It fits the book perfectly!


Source: My Library.

Mysterious Saturday Review: Scarlet Pepper

 * 2nd in the White House Gardner Mystery, read my review for Flowerbed of State *

Casey's busy getting the organic garden ready for the big event with the First Lady and local schools. Someone doesn't want this event to run smoothly.

First, there's tons of new changes including a new celebrity guest who just might want to take over Casey's job.  Next a reporter's been writing about the garden, claiming it's not organic. When he ends up murdered, in a garden, Casey becomes a suspect. Third, someone's been tapering with gardens. At first, Casey think it's a practical joke. But there's no one on staff that would take a joke that far.

Can Casey solve the murder and host the perfect garden party?

My Thoughts: I really like this series. I love how Casey isn't perfect and I'm so curious about her past. I like how it her parents resurface and cause tension in her life. I like the tension causes her to push and pull Jack from her.  I love the romantic moments between her and Jack.


While I don't garden, I like reading about what they're doing in the garden, whether it's with volunteers, or the weeding, or the planting. I find it enjoyable. 


I like the various White House staff - even the prickly ones.  I adore Milo. 


I'm looking forward to many more of this series!


Cover Thoughts: Perfect!


Source: My Library.

Mysterious Saturday Review: Polished Off

It's just a normal afternoon for Grace until Audrey comes into the beauty parlor. She's looking for someone to do hair and nails for her pageants contestants. Grace and Stella both agree to the position - and meet at the theater later in the day.

Before they get set up, Grace watches the girls practice their talents. An accident takes place with one of the girls. When Graces asks a few questions, it appears it's not the first mishap made to look like an accident.

Stella and Grace help the girls style themselves; surprised to find Rachel, a teen co-worker among the contestants. Then they sit down and watch the program. Stella leaves part way through. At the end of the night, Grace attempts to locate her. The door to Stella's work space is locked. She jimmies open the door to discover Audrey dead.

Now with Stella under suspicion, Grace starts asking questions.

My Thoughts: The second book in the series brought up the issue of beauty pageants vs body image/feminism. During the pageant, there were protesters with signs about women's beauty, using brains not beauty to get ahead in the world, and pageants setting back feminism. Contestants countered the argument with using the scholarship money for further education. I enjoyed the debate.

I also enjoyed the reappearance of Agent John Dillon. I'm voting for his as the romantic interest. I like the atmosphere of the beauty parlor. I really enjoyed the twist of Rachel being in the pageant - and her moments in the pageant. An entertaining read where I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.

Cover Thoughts: Cute - but the setting for the murder scene is off.

Source: My Library

Review: Match Made in High School

The principal rocks the senior class when she announces they must take part in a mandatory fake marriage class. Fiona must "marry" her arch nemesis boyfriend's Todd. During the marriage ceremony, Todd pranks Fiona humiliating her in front of her entire class. She's so furious that this means war. Luckily her best friend married a super nice guy and the three of them come up with the perfect prank to get him back at the dance.

Todd and Fiona trade pranks back and forth while attempting to participate in the course - which includes holding down a job together and finding a mutual activity. Fiona brings Todd with her to her babysitting gig and Todd makes Fiona join the cheerleading squad as the water girl. In between barbed comments and counseling sessions with the guidance counselor. Will they survive the course without killing each other?


My Thoughts: I've been waiting forever to read this, someone buzzed about it very early - which was great because it captured my attention, but bad because I didn't realize how long I'd have to wait to read it. Still, it was worth the wait. A funny refreshing read about two people coming to a mutual understanding among pranks, friendship drama, and maybe finding the boy of your dreams. Wildly fun fantastic debut!

Cover: fun, flirty, eye catching!

Source: My library

I used this book in one of my 10 in '10 Chick Lit Challenge

Review from www.teensreadtoo.com: Fade Out

The battle for Morganville is over and life is relatively normal. Claire is back in classes and working in Myrnin’s lab. She notices something evil and unnatural about Ada, as if the computer brain that protects Morganville is jealous of Claire.

Quickly, life changes back to crazy when Eve discovers a new friend also involved in the town play. Suddenly, she’s too busy to hang out with Claire. Plus, this new girl used to date Shane and it’s clear that her feelings for him haven’t disappeared. Claire’s consumed with jealously even after they learn about Kimberly’s disappearance and her shocking hobby.

Amelie’s struggling with her mental health and her stability while a new rogue vampire, Morley, gains a certain amount of power.

Everything combined could threaten Claire’s world and that of her friends in a deadly dangerous way. Will they be forced to make a perilous choice?

Life is never dull in Morganville, where drama and vampires rarely sleep. Rachel Caine keeps the action fast-paced and throws in twists and turns you’ll never see coming.