Thrifty Thursday: Broadway Butchery by C.S. Poe

Do you love gay romances? Are you looking for a book that costs less than $5.00? Then you might want to check out:

Title: Broadway Butchery by C.S. Poe
Momento Mori Book Three
Publisher: Emporium Press
Genre: Contemporary, Gay, Romance, Mystery
Length: 311 pages

Summary:

The Cold Case Squad of the NYPD is overworked, understaffed, but receiving great press due to star detective Everett Larkin. His uncanny memory and Holmesian-like skills of deduction have already led to the capture of one serial killer. Now he’s identified a second predator and brought an end to their twenty-plus year reign of terror.

Routine construction at a Broadway souvenir shop leads to the discovery of a mummified woman in the wall. And when Larkin receives a mysterious VHS tape that same night, he knows it’s no coincidence. Expecting a Victorian mourning artifact to surface in this new mystery, Larkin wastes no time turning to boyfriend Ira Doyle of the Forensic Artists Unit for help.

A web of nameless victims, countless suspects, and endless lies drag Larkin and Doyle deep into the gritty past of Times Square, reopening painful wounds and testing the fortitude of their relationship. And all the while, someone is watching, biding their time until they can make Everett Larkin nothing… but a memory.

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eBook Contest 6/21

Here are the eBooks for this week’s Winning Wednesday contest:

Title: Welcome to Beach Town by Susan Wiggs
Publisher: William Morrow
Genre: Contemporary, Women’s Fiction, Romance
Length: 329 pages

Summary:

Beloved New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs returns with a compulsively readable tale of an idyllic California beach town forced to reckon with scandal when a high school valedictorian’s speech reveals secrets that shake the town to its core.

Every town has its secrets…

In idyllic Alara Cove, a California beach town known for its sunny charm and chill surfer vibe, it’s graduation day at the elite Thornton Academy. At Thornton, the students are the worldly and overindulged children who live in gated enclaves with spectacular views. But the class valedictorian is Nikki Graziola, a surfer’s daughter who is there on scholarship. To the shock of everyone in the audience, Nikki veers off script while giving her commencement address and reveals a secret that breaks open the whole community. As her truth explodes into the light, Alara Cove will face a reckoning.

Nikki Graziola’s accusation shakes the foundation of Alara Cove, pitting her against the wealthy family whose money runs the town. Her new notoriety sends Nikki into exile for years, where she finds fame—but not fortune—overseas as a competition surfer…until a personal tragedy compels her to return to Alara Cove.

As Nikki struggles to rebuild her future, she finds that the people of the town have not forgotten her. But time has changed Alara Cove, and old friendships, rivalries, and an unexpected romance draw her back into the life of the beach town she’s never quite forgotten, and where joy and redemption may be possible after all.


Title: The Happiness Plan by Susan Mallory
Publisher: MIRA
Genre: Contemporary, Friendship Fiction, Romance
Length: 395 pages

Summary:

Three women search for joy in #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery’s new novel of hope, heartache, and the power of friendship.

Heather is happy . . . ish. She has a successful business, a cute but contemptuous cat, and best friends Daphne and Tori who know where she’s broken and love her anyway. So why does she feel crushed when her ex gets serious about someone new? No problem, she has a plan. More connections will hold her together while her world falls apart, so she finally reaches out to the stranger who might be her dad.

Daphne isn’t having an emotional affair, despite what her husband believes. He started the rift in their marriage when he said they weren’t ready for a baby. They used to be the closest couple she knew. Can they find their way back to one another before it’s too late?

When Tori forms an inconvenient crush on Daphne’s brother-in-law, she suppresses her feelings. Until her apartment floods, and she moves in with the dog-loving doctor. If things go wrong, she could lose her friends. . . but if they go right, she could lose her heart.


Title: Can’t Stand the Heat by Season Vining
Romance in the City Book Two
Publisher: Tule Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Gay, Romance
Length: 273 pages

Summary:

He’s ready to cook his heart out.

When amateur chef Ryan Tate earns a spot on the cooking competition show, The Heat, he drops everything and heads west. His grandma needs to revamp her restaurant and he’s confident he has what it takes to win the prize money to make that happen. Little does he know, the one that got away could be the one to ruin his chances.

Assistant chef Miguel Moreno has already established a name for himself in the culinary world, but he’s tired of operating in the shadows of the greats. With the prize money from The Heat, he can finally open his own restaurant. Victory seems imminent when he learns the show has a twist this season—six pros will face off against six amateurs. But he’s thrown when a familiar face stands temptingly in his path.

Their love affair a year ago was scorching, but it’s nothing compared to the heat they generate battling their way through each challenge. For Ryan and Miguel, cooking and passion have always been linked, but protecting their hearts might be their biggest obstacle yet.


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Teen Tuesday: This Town on Fire by Pamela N. Harris

Teenage or adult readers who like Young Adult novels might enjoy this week’s spotlight:

Title: This Town on Fire by Pamela N. Harris
Publisher: Quill Tree Books
Genre: Contemporary, Young Adults
Length: 445 pages

Summary:

From the critically acclaimed author of When You Look Like Us comes a page-turning YA contemporary novel about what happens when the latest “Becky” on the internet is your best friend.

A lot is up in the air in Naomi Henry’s life: her spot as a varsity cheer flier, her classmates’ reaction to the debut of her natural hair, and her crush on the guy who’s always been like a brother to her. With so much uncertainty, she feels lucky to have a best friend like Kylie to keep her grounded. After all, they’re practically sisters—Naomi’s mom took care of Kylie and her twin brother for years.

But then a video of Kylie calling the cops on two Black teens in a shopping store parking lot goes viral. Naomi is shaken, and her town is reeling from the publicity. While Naomi tries to reckon with Kylie, the other Black students in their high school are questioning their friendship, and her former friends are wondering where this new “woke” Naomi came from. Although Naomi wants to stand by her best friend, she now can’t help but see everything in a different light.

As tensions in her town escalate, Naomi finds herself engaging in protests that are on the cusp of being illegal. And then a bomb explodes, and someone is found dead. Will Naomi be caught in the center of the blast?

Golden Kite Award winner Pamela N. Harris has crafted a taut novel that delves into big issues, and is the perfect next read for fans of I’m Not Dying with You Tonight and The Black Kids.

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Mystery Monday: Don’t Forget the Girl by Rebecca McKanna

If you love a good mystery then you should check out this week’s spotlight!

Title: Don’t Forget the Girl by Rebecca McKanna
Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
Genre: Contemporary, Mystery, Crime Fiction, Psychological Thriller
Length: 360 pages

Summary:

We never remember the dead girls. We never forget the killers.

Twelve years ago, 18-year-old University of Iowa freshman Abby Hartmann disappeared. Now, Jon Allan Blue, the serial killer suspected of her murder, is about to be executed. Abby’s best friends, Bree and Chelsea, watch as Abby’s memory is unearthed and overshadowed by Blue and his flashier crimes. The friends, estranged in the wake of Abby’s disappearance, and suffering from years of unvoiced resentments, must reunite when a high-profile podcast dedicates its next season to Blue’s murders.

Tense and introspective, for readers of Megan Goldin and Heather Gudenkauf, Don’t Forget the Girl is an astonishing debut thriller that mines the complexities of friendship and the secrets between us that we may take to the grave.

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Book Talk: What have you been reading lately?

Welcome to this week’s Book Talk!

I had a busier week than usual so I didn’t read as much.

The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley: 4.5 stars. I really enjoyed this book. It has a truly unique storyline and a great cast of characters. When a lonely older man begins The Authenticity Project, wonderful things begin to happen. Many lives are touched by the admissions of complete strangers and unexpected friendships are formed. A wonderful sense of community brings everyone together amid unanticipated life changes. Terrific character growth occurs as the novel wends its way to an uplifting conclusion.

Black Lies by Mercedes Mercier: 4.5 stars. This second installment in the Dr. Laura Fleming series is even better than the first and takes place a year later than book one. Laura is in a much better place with her daughter and work has also improved. In this outing, a dying inmate is assigned to her and Laura begins looking into the murder he was convicted of committing. During her investigation, she unwittingly puts herself and others in danger as she tries to uncover the reason he confessed to the crime. Great characters and a very clever storyline make for a fantastic read. I hope there will be more books in this outstanding series.

The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Eagan. 5 stars. I was able to finish this enligtening, emotional book. A very well-written and impeccably researched book that uses personal accounts to explain the reasons for the dust bowl and real-life impact on people’s lives. There is a lot to be learned about how and why this man-made and weather disaster occurred and how to prevent it from happening again. It is also interesting to see exactly how the US government assisted those in desperate need and which programs are stil in existence today. Highly recommend!

Now it’s your turn. What have you been reading lately? Join the discussion by commenting below!

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The Week Ahead June 19-24

Here’s a look at what’s happening this week at Book Talk & More with Kathy:

Monday’s Book Talk: What have you been reading lately?

Spotlights

Mystery Monday
Teen Tuesday
Thrifty Thursday
Friday Feature

Winning Wednesday (6/21) eBooks up for grabs:

Welcome to Beach Town by Susan Wiggs
The Happiness Plan by Susan Mallory
Can’t Stand the Heat by Season Vining

Click here for more info on entering the eBook contests.

This week’s Saturday Series Spotlight is Gayleen Froese’s Ben Ames Case Files and contest for one of the books in the series (winner’s choice).

Have a great week!!

***All the eBooks in this week’s Winning Wednesday & Saturday Series Spotlight giveaways have been purchased by Book Talk & More with Kathy.***

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