Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The Lucky Winners Book Review



They won their dream home. It’s about to become a nightmare…

When Merri and Dev buy a ticket on the last day of a national draw to win the house of their dreams, they never, in a million years, expect to win.

Less than a week later, they’re receiving the keys to their new Lake District mansion.

For Dev, it’s a dream come true – no more stressful rent negotiations or waiting for the landlord to finally fix the damp. Of course he’s delighted to be interviewed about their good luck.

But Merri feels a little uneasy. Dev doesn’t realise there’s a reason she’s never wanted to put down roots, always trying to run away from the memories of what happened the day her little sister died.

At first, it’s easy to think she’s imagining the shadowy figures in the lakefront garden. It’s silly to think that someone is watching her through the gorgeous floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

And then a body is found in the lake. And Merri’s new perfect life is about to come crashing down…

A completely addictive and unputdownable thriller from the number 1 ebook bestselling author K.L. Slater. The Lucky Winners will have you hooked! Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Freida McFadden.

 

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My thoughts:
 
This story starts off as everyone's reality, behind on bills and struggling, then becomes a dream, as Merri and Dev win an amazing lottery for a dream home! All of their problems appear to be solved, but something feels wrong. Merri has a secret from her past that she is trying to keep hidden, and things start happening around them to make them feel like this may not have been the best idea.
 
The suspense in this story builds slowly until later in the book, and the chapters are told from different points of view, which makes for a very interesting read. Overall I really enjoyed this story! Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for the complimentary copy of the story. I am voluntarily leaving a review.

What everyone is saying about The Lucky Winners:

‘I was completely hooked from the very first page!… Left me breathless… Kept me turning the pages late into the night… Addictive… Utterly unputdownable!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘Ohhh I was hooked from the start… gripping… had me on the edge of my seat the whole time!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘An absolute 5-star thriller!… A super thrilling read that I genuinely couldn’t put down!… I was on the edge of my seat!… Kept me guessing until the end.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘My my!… incredible… genuinely unputdownable…I read in a day.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘I couldn’t put this down!… The tension that I felt as I was turning the pages was heavy!… Brilliant!!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘Now this is what you call a THRILLER! WOW… Best thriller I’ve read in a long time.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘What a thriller… Twists and turns around every corner. I was gripped to the very end. Another banger!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

 
 
Author Bio

K.L. Slater

For many years, Kim sent her work out to literary agents but never made it off the slush pile. At the age of 40 she went back to Nottingham Trent University and now has an MA in Creative Writing.

Before graduating, she received five offers of representation from London literary agents which was, as Kim says, ‘a fairytale … at the end of a very long road!’

Kim is a full-time writer and lives in Nottingham with her husband, Mac.

 
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Friday, November 21, 2025

Every Last One Book Review


Tucking her daughter into her hospital bed, Gail sent up a silent prayer. Her daughter’s heart is failing and without this life-saving operation she will die. But soon her peace is shattered when a nurse races into the room: “Lock the doors, close the blinds. The hospital’s in lockdown. We have a shooter.”

As a top negotiator for the FBI, Special Agent Sandra Vos is skilled at talking hostage takers down. But when four gunmen storm into Founders Hospital, plunging it into lockdown, she knows just how many lives depend on her.

With a total communications blackout and every aspect of the attack carefully planned out, it appears to have been an inside job. But when a surprise call comes from a victim trapped inside, Sandra realizes the situation is even worse than she imagined. A four-year-old girl is scheduled for life-saving heart surgery. If doctors can’t get to her by tonight, she will die.

With more pressure to bring this incident to a swift end, gunfire rings out, and it’s clear the hostage takers are prepared to kill to get what they want. But just when Sandra thinks all is lost, she learns the hostage takers’ motive is very personal.

Can Sandra use this information to urge them to surrender? Can she even meet their demands? With the clock ticking and countless lives at stake, this will be Sandra’s most heartbreaking negotiation yet.

A totally gripping mystery thriller perfect for fans of Kendra Elliot’s Mercy Kilpatrick series, Mary Stone and Elle Gray.

 

 
My thoughts:
 
This story grabs you from the very beginning, with a hostage situation taking over a hospital, putting everyone in danger with no known reason for why the hospital was the target. It is crazy high stakes with so much danger, and Sandra Vos has to try to bring it to a peaceful conclusion.
 
As she works to save lives, the tension ratchets up and holds you throughout the whole book. As usual for Carolyn Arnold, this book is suspenseful, well thought out, well written, and very enjoyable. It can be read as a standalone book, but you'll likely want to go back and read the first book in the series.
 
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CAROLYN ARNOLD is an international bestselling and award-winning author, as well as a speaker, teacher, and inspirational mentor. She has several continuing fiction series and has many published books. Her genre diversity offers her readers everything from cozy mysteries, police procedurals, and thrillers to action adventures. Her crime fiction series have been praised by those in law enforcement as being accurate and entertaining. This led to her adopting the trademark: POLICE PROCEDURALS RESPECTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT™. Carolyn was born in a small town and enjoys spending time outdoors, but she also loves the lights of a big city. Grounded by her roots and lifted by her dreams, her overactive imagination insists that she tell her stories. Her intention is to touch the hearts of millions with her books, to entertain, inspire, and empower.
She currently lives near London, Ontario, Canada with her husband and two beagles.
 



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Monday, October 20, 2025

Her Buried Past Book Review


The blade slices deeply into her neck, and arterial spray sweeps across her vision. She puts her hand over the wound, feeling the fight already leaving her. In a moment of surrender, she must believe something marvelous will come after she takes her last breath. Otherwise, she’ll be left with nothing but the blackness that is edging in.

After therapist Sidney Callahan is found dead in her home office, Detective Madison Knight drives out to her remote cabin. Also used as a spiritual retreat to explore past-life regression, the otherwise peaceful property stands out in stark contrast to the messy murder scene. With signs of a struggle but no forced entry, Madison must figure out who would want to harm this woman.

Madison soon discovers that Sidney had planned to release a book featuring her patients’ past lives, and she suspects one of them didn’t want their secrets exposed. But as Madison and her partner, Terry Grant, dig deeper, they make the shocking discovery that the therapist had her own dark past.

As they continue their investigation, Madison and Terry must navigate a web of lies and danger. But just as they are inching closer to the truth, someone tries to stop them with deadly force. Will they be able to bring justice to Sidney? Or will they become the next victims? 

 

A tense and completely addictive crime thriller that is perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Angela Marsons, and Kendra Elliot.

 

 
My thoughts:
 
This is another great story by Carolyn Arnold, continuing following the career and life of Detective Madison Knight. Madison comes home from her honeymoon to find she has a new boss, and doesn't even have time to catch her breath before she's tossed into a new case.
 
But can Madison and Terry survive to solve this case? Someone is working really hard to hide their past, and are willing to do whatever is necessary to keep their secrets buried.
 
This is the 14th installment in the Detective Madison Knight series, but it can totally be read as a standalone. However, I will warn you that you'll probably want to go back and read the previous books because they're that good!
 
 
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CAROLYN ARNOLD is an international bestselling and award-winning author, as well as a speaker, teacher, and inspirational mentor. She has several continuing fiction series and has many published books. Her genre diversity offers her readers everything from cozy mysteries, police procedurals, and thrillers to action adventures. Her crime fiction series have been praised by those in law enforcement as being accurate and entertaining. This led to her adopting the trademark: POLICE PROCEDURALS RESPECTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT™. Carolyn was born in a small town and enjoys spending time outdoors, but she also loves the lights of a big city. Grounded by her roots and lifted by her dreams, her overactive imagination insists that she tell her stories. Her intention is to touch the hearts of millions with her books, to entertain, inspire, and empower.
She currently lives near London, Ontario, Canada with her husband and two beagles.
 



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Saturday, August 30, 2025

Three Girls Gone Book Review


 


The girl in the ballerina dress lies still on the carousel with her face toward the blue sky. In her tutu and slippers, she’s ready for her next performance. But as the morning sun shines down upon her, she no longer feels its warmth on her cheeks. Her bright light is gone forever.

When the body of Hailey Tanner is found in a local park, Detective Amanda Steele races to the scene. Interviewing her devastated parents, they confirm that Hailey never made it home from her dance class. Searching for clues in the family home, Amanda discovers that some ballet clothing was taken from Hailey’s room. Could the killer have been close to her?

As Amanda and Trent question potential suspects, they’re painfully reminded of a similar case. Julie Gilbert, another gifted performer, was murdered in exactly the same way twelve years ago. Amanda’s former colleague, Katherine Graves, never gave up hope of bringing the killer to justice and now with a clear link between the two victims, she steps back into the investigation.

But she’s soon warned off when a threatening note is found in the hem of Hailey’s dress. “This girl’s your fault. Stop looking or there will be more.”

With boxes of evidence files and potential leads, Amanda knows that Katherine must have been getting close, but when a third girl is taken soon after, the clock starts ticking again. There’s no way Amanda will let another child suffer at the hands of this twisted killer. But how much will the team be prepared to sacrifice, and can they save this girl before it’s too late?

A completely gripping and pulse-pounding crime thriller that will have you turning the pages late into the night. Perfect for fans of Mary Burton, Elle Gray and Rachel Caine.
 
 
My thoughts:
 
I was grabbed from the first pages and wasn't able to put this book down! Carolyn Arnold has once again written an exceptional police procedural story, with many twists and turns.
 
Amanda and Trent respond to a call about a young girl's body being found, and the mysteries begin immediately. Hailey is found in dance clothes at a park, with a great deal of advanced planning by the perpetrator. As they work hard to try to find Hailey's killer, personal feelings and Amanda's past gets in their way. Can they solve the case and prevent other girls from the same tragic demise?
 
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CAROLYN ARNOLD is an international bestselling and award-winning author, as well as a speaker, teacher, and inspirational mentor. She has several continuing fiction series and has many published books. Her genre diversity offers her readers everything from cozy mysteries, police procedurals, and thrillers to action adventures. Her crime fiction series have been praised by those in law enforcement as being accurate and entertaining. This led to her adopting the trademark: POLICE PROCEDURALS RESPECTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT™. Carolyn was born in a small town and enjoys spending time outdoors, but she also loves the lights of a big city. Grounded by her roots and lifted by her dreams, her overactive imagination insists that she tell her stories. Her intention is to touch the hearts of millions with her books, to entertain, inspire, and empower.
She currently lives near London, Ontario, Canada with her husband and two beagles.
 


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