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Release Day Review! IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR by Darcy Burke (Only Murders in the Square #1)

An inquisitive bachelor. A mysterious widow. A dangerous partnership in Regency London. Idle heir to an earldom, Viscount Northwood drifts through life with little purpose—until a shocking murder shatters the calm of his quiet London square. His prime suspect? The beautiful but enigmatic widow across the way. Determined to uncover her secrets, North calls upon the investigative tricks he’s learned from his Bow Street Runner twin. Except anonymous broadsheets are circulating, exposing every lurid detail of the crime and bringing a crowd of intrusive onlookers into the square, complicating North’s investigation. When he discovers the author of the scandalous publication…

Release Day Review! THE APOTHECARY’S POISON by Lana Williams (Field & Greystone #7)

A gruesome death caused by a deadly poison. A family friend accused of murder. Just days ago, Amelia Greystone was browsing the shelves of Mr. Tooley’s apothecary shop. Now he stands accused of murder and Scotland Yard Inspector Henry Field is the only person Amelia trusts to untangle the truth. Henry is far from pleased to have Amelia involved in his latest case, but soon her father is as well. Unfortunately, the evidence against their friend is damning. Yet the deeper Henry digs into the accusations, the clearer it becomes that more than one person had reason to want the…

New Release Review! A WHISPER IN DARKNESS by Darcy Burke (Raven & Wren #6)

A Victorian historical mystery with paranormal intrigue, featuring London’s most tenacious private detective, a missing heiress, a ransom note signed by the legendary Spring-Heeled Jack, and a secret courtship that refuses to stay out of the investigation. Private detective Matilda Wren’s latest case seems straightforward: find a missing heiress. Except, the ransom note bears a chilling signature—that of Spring-Heeled Jack. This supposed supernatural figure with his glowing eyes, fiery breath, and power to leap great heights has frightened the young women of London for decades. But Tilda doesn’t believe in fairy tales and vows to unmask the villain. To solve…

New Release Review! THE SINISTER DECEPTION by Lana Williams (Field & Greystone #6)

A fashionable new sanatorium is attracting London’s elite with the promise of curing many ills but whispers soon emerge of questionable practices. Do they offer miracle treatments…or something far more sinister? Amelia Greystone is alarmed by the rumors as a friend currently resides within the sanatorium’s walls. She turns to Scotland Yard Inspector Henry Field, and together they begin to track down patients and scrutinize supposed cures. Before they can press further, disaster strikes. A bomb detonates at Scotland Yard, and Henry is caught in the blast, leaving Amelia shaken. Seeing Henry injured stirs the grief she’s tried to put…

Release Day Review! A WHISPER OF SECRECY by Darcy Burke (Raven and Wren #5)

When private investigator Matilda Wren is hired to investigate a household theft, she expects a routine inquiry, until the murder of a retired police inspector draws her into a far more personal mystery. The victim was found clutching a slip of paper bearing the name of Tilda’s late father. As Tilda begins to unravel the connection, she finds herself confronting the very crime that first set her on the path to her father’s murder. Hadrian Becket, Earl of Ravenhurst, possesses the ability to glimpse memories through touch, which has proven most helpful as he’s worked alongside Tilda on several cases.…

New Release and Giveaway! IN THE HOWLING STORM by Nicola Itailia

Howling Stormby Nicola ItaliaPublication date: October 15th 2025Genres: Adult, Historical, Mystery A vanished sister. A spooky village. A killer hiding in plain sight. When Imogene York stumbles upon a long-lost letter hinting at the fate of her sister Felicity who has been missing for over a decade, it leads her to the village of Linwood. Posing as a secretary in the powerful Linwood household, Imogene begins a covert investigation into Felicity’s disappearance. Her only confidant is Spencer St. George, the village architect with secrets of his own. As fellow outsiders, they forge a connection that transcends mere friendship. But as…

Release Day Review! A WHISPER IN THE SHADOWS by Darcy Burke (Raven & Wren #4)

A fake marriage. A supernatural secret. A deadly game of deception. Private investigator Matilda Wren is posing as the wife of Inspector William Maxwell from the City of London Police to infiltrate a burial club scheme. Maxwell is a skilled detective, but he isn’t Hadrian—her usual ally and the man she trusts most. When the club’s administrator is murdered, Tilda needs Hadrian’s expertise, notably his uncanny ability to glimpse others’ memories. Disgruntled that he’s been cast aside as Tilda’s partner, Hadrian Becket, Earl of Ravenhurst, finds a way to involve himself, which is fortuitous because Tilda would like his help.…

New Release Review! THE ROOKERY KILLER by Lana Williams (Field & Greystone #4)

A murdered prison guard, a dangerous fugitive, and missing evidence all point to one thing—the shadows of corruption are brewing within Scotland Yard… Inspector Henry Field is under pressure to track down an escaped prisoner—a man suspected of murder in a cold case that Henry is desperate to put behind him. When a prison guard turns up dead, it seems obvious the fugitive is to blame. But as Henry delves deeper, the evidence twists into something far more sinister, leading him to a chilling the true threat is lurking closer than he ever imagined. Amelia Greystone never intended to become…

Release Day Review! THE GRAVESEND MURDER by Lana Williams (The Field & Graystone Series #3)

The past proves deadly when a witness to a case gone cold is murdered—a chilling message meant to silence those involved… Summoned to Gravesend, Scotland Yard Inspector Henry Field is shocked to discover the body of a man he interviewed only days earlier. The brutal timing suggests his inquiries into the cold case that has haunted him for well over a year struck a nerve. But with more questions than clues, the investigation threatens to once again grind to a halt. Widow Amelia Greystone’s quiet life is upended by murder for a third time, this one striking dangerously close to…

Release Day Review! WHISPERS AT MIDNIGHT by Darcy Burke (Raven & Wren #2)

Private investigator Matilda Wren’s new client is a woman seeking evidence to divorce her husband. She is also the former fiancée of her last client—and dear friend—Lord Ravenhurst. Though he has enthusiastically offered to aid Tilda with future investigations, she can’t very well accept his help in this matter. Especially when her client’s husband is murdered, and Ravenhurst is a suspect. Hadrian Becket, Earl of Ravenhurst has never felt more alive than when he was solving a mystery with Miss Wren, even when suffering headaches from using his newly acquired ability to touch an object and see a person’s memories.…

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