#MMBBR #Review #FirstLine #FiveStars #FinlayDonovanJumpstheGun by @ElleCosimano via @netgalley

Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#FirstLine ~ The man's voice cracked on the other side of the partition.

I read this book and also listened to the audiobook version as well. To say I am a fan of the Finley Donovan series is an understatement. I love how easy it is to get sucked into the story. There is humor, mystery and interesting characters, plus a story that is so perfectly plotted. You get to know Finley and her pals and are invested in their mishaps and misguided adventures. You will blast through the pages; both wanting to see how it ends and simultaneously trying to savor every word! I will read every book in this series and I want these installment to keep coming!!! I am a super fan and want everyone else to read this story too!!!

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#MMBBR #FirstLine #Review #TheThreeLivesofAlixStPierre by #NatashaLeste via @GrandCentralPub and @WunderBooks_PR

The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre by Natasha Lester
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#FirstLine ~ I'm not coming with you, " Lillie said to Alix on the day they were supposed to leave their Swiss finishing school and travel to Paris to truly begin the adventure called life.

This book was wonderful. I was transported. I was engrossed. I was captivated. This story was brilliantly plotted and executed. Their was such a dynamic story with characters that will resonate with readers. This book will be one that will spark conversation, so it is perfect for book clubs. A must read!

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#MMBBR #Review #FirstLine #JustTheNicestCouple by @MaryKubica via @parkrowbooks @edelweiss_squad

Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#FirstLine ~ PROLOGUE  - I gasp and stagger backward.

This book is...WOW! Every time I think Kubica has written her best ever book, she comes out with another hit! Just the Nicest Couple is one of those books that you will read so fast because you cannot put it down!!!! Kubica is a master storyteller that creates time and place so utterly perfectly. She develops characters and a story that will get creep into the soul of the reader. There are few other writers that can engage readers with a story that is so precisely paced with spot on dialogue. A must read!!!!

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#MMBBR #Review #FirstLine #NoOneKnowsUsHere by @rkelleywrites via @AmazonPub and @MBeatie

No One Knows Us Here by Rebecca Kelley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

#FirstLine - “Because I love you,” he said.

This book was something. A very interesting premise that played out in a way I did not expect. There were some twists and turns! A great read to kick off 2023!!!

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#MMBBR #Review #FirstLine #LifeOfCyn by @caitlin_avery #BulloughPondPres

Life of Cyn by Caitlin Avery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#FirstLine - The night was make or break, so when Cyn’s husband, Nick, asked what she wanted to drink, she hit pause.

This book was fantastic….heavy and hopefully, sad and triumphant. I was pulled into this raw and honest story that shows nothing in life is simple. This story covers heavy topics, but does so with heart and truth. The story is beautifully told and paced well. You will become engrossed in the story and this story and chapters will stay with you long after you finish reading!! A must read for 2023!!!!

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#MMBBR #Review #FirstLine #TheVilla by @LadyHawkins via @netgalley @StMartinsPress

The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#FirstLine - Houses remember.

This book was something! I loved the alternating timelines because it seamlessly and beautifully tied past and present together. I was so engrossed in the stories of all the characters. They all were flawed and interesting in their own right. All were worthy of their story being told. It is amazing how the actions of others can change the trajectory of another life. It was a wild ride of intrigue and suspense. I loved that I never really knew the full truth of what really happened at the Villa past or present until the very end of the story. I also loved that it was not tied up all perfect at the end. It was unsettling and illustrates how every action has a consequence!!! A must read for everyone in 2023!!!

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#TheChristmasWish by @lindseykelk via @harpercollins #FirstLine #MMBBR

The Christmas Wish by Lindsey Kelk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

#TheChristmasWish by @lindseykelk via @harpercollins - #FirstLine: Bundled up against the cold, I stood outside my flat, waiting, until an ancient Volvo rolled around the corner, Mariah Carey’s whistle tones filling the formally quiet street. #Review - I have fallen in love with everything Kelk has written! This holiday story was as fun as it was memorable. There are gems of wisdom sprinkled within this magical tale. The characters are those you will adore the the dialogue is smart and witty. You will enjoy how this story unfolds and will be satisfied with the heartwarming conclusion. A holiday MUST READ!!! #MMBBR

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