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October 20, 2023
The New Mother from Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor

Published earlier this year. 4 stars *I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press and Minotaur Books for my honest review.*A new mother is being gas lighted by her neighbor who doesn't want to be married anymore. None of the characters are particularly likeable. And I didn't feel like this was even a thriller. More like a drama. But the story unfolded nicely

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Hard Dough Homicide from Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor

 Catching up slowly!! *I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my honest review.*Second in a series and I felt like it was just as strong as the first. A Caribbean bakery in Brooklyn, NY trying to find it's place amongst the other bakeries. Lyndsay has plans for the bakery as far as production and meals and catering down the road, but when a

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August 30, 2023
The Soulmate from Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor

Such a good read! Four stars for me. Hepworth is a wonderful story teller and the narration on the audio books are great. Released April 2023.*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my honest review.*Sally Hepworth is always a favorite of mine so I was excited to get approval to read The Soulmate. Gabe and Pippa are raising their 2 daughters in a newly

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March 18, 2023
The Villa from Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor

*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my honest review.*Emily and Chess grew up together, but as adults have grown apart. Chess has reinvented herself several times and is now a self help guru with millions of followers while Emily has a cozy mystery series with several more books to write for the series. Emily is also going through recovering from an

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February 7, 2023
Vinyl Resting Place from Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor

*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and St. Martin's Paperbacks for my honest review.*What a great first in a new series! Set in Texas. Three sisters re-opening a family music store selling records and coffee and, in doing so, becoming the third generation running a music store in the small town where everyone knows everyone else. Juni, the youngest, returned

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Winter's End from Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor

*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, St Martin's Press and Minotaur Books for my honest review.*I am going to be totally biased in this review because I absolutely love this series!Spring is just around the corner and Beth is facing her first Death March - the annual coming together to make sure everyone made it through winter. When a couple of residents don't check in, Beth

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February 6, 2023
Bound by Murder - Review from Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor

*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for my honest review.*Jenna has settled into her life as the antique book store owner and with her police officer boyfriend. She has good friends and has mostly recovered from her old life where she was accused of theft and murder. And then her ex shows up with his new bride-to-be and her entourage and they are nothing

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December 20, 2022
The Couple at No. 9 from Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor

Moving is such a pain and takes so much time. I am still catching up on books finished over the summer. it would help to sit and write the reviews occasionally. *I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, Harper Perennial and Paperbacks, and Harper Paperbacks for my honest review.*Imagine starting a home reno on a house that has been in your family for years and bodies are discovered

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October 1, 2022
Alias Emma from Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries with a touch of foul language and loads of action! It was published in early August 2022 so go and get a copy today!!*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine, and Bantam Books for my honest review.*When I first got a recommendation to read this book, I was dreading it a little

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The New Neighbor from Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor

Playing catch up still. I am almost all unpacked - all that is left is my sewing room and quilting frame. I have some areas to reorganize, but that will come in time. This novel was already published - July 2022. If you like spy novels and thrillers, this would be a great one to add to your list!*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley, Random House Publishing and Ballentine Books for

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September 7, 2022
And There He Kept Her from Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor

This spring and summer was interrupted by selling my condo and moving into a house. I am starting to get back into my reading groove. And here we go!!Joshua Moehling's debut was published June 14, 2022. It is an amazing and suspenseful thriller. Read it!!*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for my honest review.*Joshua Moehling's debut thriller is a must

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July 19, 2022
The Vanishing Triangle from Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor

Another review! The Vanishing Triangle published May 1. A novel about murdered women in Ireland.*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for my honest review.*I am all about true crime TV and stories, but this book was disturbing for many reasons. There was a lot of information about Ireland, the IRA, war and the politics in the country. So much strife and

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July 14, 2022
The Next Thing You Know from Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor

I am so behind on reviews! I decided earlier this year to sell my condo and buy a house and most of my time has been spent on that. And now that things are almost at the end, I am being overwhelmed with the list of NetGalley reviews I need to do.*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my honest review.*I think I have read each of Strawser's novels and this

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February 26, 2022
Before She was Found and The Overnight Guest from Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor

I found Heather Gudenkauf a few years ago through my library newsletter or new book releases and have been following her and reading her previous books ever since. I have never read a book that she has written that I didn't like.Three pre-teen girls in a small Iowa town are researching a local urban legend when a tragedy happens and the 3 girls and their families are thrust into a police

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February 25, 2022
Finlay Donocan Knocks 'Em Dead from Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor

Highly recommend this book and this series! Start with Finlay Donovan is Killing it! Do it! Today! Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead came out in February 2022. I gave it 5 stars.*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my honest review.*Elle Cosimano has done it again! Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead is a smart, sassy, and superb read! I loved the first book so

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February 24, 2022
Up to No Gouda from Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor

I keep reading and reading and reading and just don't take the time for reviews enough. I have a few to do for NetGalley reads and I have a large list of books from NetGalley to keep reading. I just get too excited about starting a new book to take the time. *I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for my honest review of this audio book version.*Carly has lost

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January 8, 2022
Last Seen Alone from Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor

Just finished and review written already! Too soon to say I am turning over a new leaf though...This was an enjoyable book as far as the storyline goes. I did not enjoy the narrator of the audio version at all. The conversations were very one note in her voice. And things came out as sighs or puffs way too much. There was not variation in the tone or volume so the minimal sexy times were very

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January 6, 2022
Dark Night - NetGalley review from Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor

This is my last review for NetGalley for me to get caught up! This series by Paige Shelton is fantastic! It's a cozy mystery, but still some thrill aspects. This book is the third in the series. Five stars!!*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my honest review.*Beth Rivers is facing her first winter in Benedict, Alaska where she ran to recuperate from

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January 5, 2022
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder - NetGalley Review from Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor

A bit late on the review for Christmas, but this was a good one. The third in the series and they are all great. I highly recommend!*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Kensington Books for my honest review.*Mia has a full schedule with the catering hall and her first holiday season running events. And drama ensues when 2 unexpected guests show up in town.This series is

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August 26, 2021
Where the Truth Lies - NetGalley Review from Ramblings of a Fabric Obsessor

Published August 3rd and a debut novel for Anna Bailey. Three stars for me and not sure I would recommend unless someone is looking for specific themes that are included.*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and Atria Press for my honest review.*A small Colorado town. A missing girl. Highly questionable values of the townspeople. Unreliable police officers. And secrets - everyone

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