Book Review of 'An Appearance of Impropriety' by Jayna Breigh

Happy Friday Bookworms!

My quest to broaden my horizons and to branch out into different genres continues into 2026, as proof of the novel I am featuring today! One upon a time, I loved legal dramas as far as television was concerned, but I've never been a fan of legal dramas in the literary sense. But this gorgeous cover with its moodiness and enticing title won me over, and I gave it a shot. I am so glad I did.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Romantic Legal Drama and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for An Appearance of Impropriety by Jayna Breigh, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: An Appearance of Impropriety 

Author: Jayna Breigh 

Publisher: Kregel Publications 

Release Date: January 27, 2026 

Genre: Romantic Legal Drama 

Will their love turn into a scandal despite their efforts? 

As the youngest female judge in Los Angeles, Mahalia Jackson has her career on a fast track to success. Her polished exterior makes sure of that. But when she volunteers for the Junior Jurors and ends up working side by side with attorney JD Cash, her plans begin to falter. 

JD heads up the program—born out of his own troubled past—where local teens learn about the legal system. He leverages his position as an attorney to fulfill God's calling on his life: to support the orphans and widows of society who have lost beloved fathers and husbands to TransNation's eighteen-wheeled time bombs roaming America's freeways. 

Mahalia's rule—never date a lawyer—is a straitjacket that tightens when she presides over the case where JD serves as a young widow's attorney. When Mahalia is placed in a vulnerable position, her resolve begins to waver. 

Her increasing proximity to the empathetic lawyer sparks an onslaught from anonymous online adversaries attempting to destroy Mahalia's reputation and career by throwing around claims of an appearance of impropriety. The digital disgrace pushes Mahalia to ask one hard question: Is loving JD worth risking her career?

With a great story, well-developed characters, and a tale that explores the value of second chances and giving back, the latest from Breigh is a must-buy. —Library Journal, Starred Review

"An Appearance of Impropriety is filled with characters I cared about who were placed in challenging situations that compelled me to keep reading long into the night." —Cara Putman, award-winning author of the Secrets to Keep series 

Book Review of 'Texas Reclaimed' by Sherry Shindelar

Hello Bookworms!

Does anyone else have a soft spot for fictions that are set in their native states or is it just me? I was born and raised in Texas and love when stories, particularly historical fictions, are set here, like the novel I am featuring today.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Christian Historical Romance and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Texas Reclaimed by Sherry Shindelar, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Texas Reclaimed 
Series: Lone Star Redemption #3 
Author: Sherry Shindelar 
Publisher: Wild Heart Books 
Release Date: February 3, 2026 
Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Can love blossom between a woman haunted by her family's past and a man haunted by the trauma of war? 

Cora Scott is determined to hold onto her family's Texas ranch and provide a stable home for her young half-brother, Charlie, despite the mounting challenges of post-Civil War frontier life. But when a scheming creditor threatens to seize their land, she must accept help from Ben McKenzie, a former Yankee soldier sent by her late brother. Though Ben's generosity and strength draw her, the man's private struggle she stumbles upon—too reminiscent of her father's alcoholism—makes her question whether she can trust her heart to him. 

Ben McKenzie arrives in Texas intent on fulfilling his promise to his dying friend to protect Cora and Charlie. While using his inheritance to save their ranch, he battles not only the loss of their cattle but also his dependency on laudanum—a medicine that turned into a curse after his imprisonment at Andersonville. As his feelings for Cora deepen, he must choose between his promise to his father to take over their Philadelphia newspaper and his growing dream of a life with Cora in Texas. 

When a Comanche warrior begins courting Cora and Ben's responsibilities in Philadelphia threaten to tear them apart, they must decide if their love is strong enough to overcome their fears and forge a future together on the Texas frontier.

Book Review of 'Deadly Rodeo Threat' by Sami A. Abrams

Happy Tuesday Bookworms!

I first want to thank everyone who left a comment on my post yesterday and for all the love and condolences. Right now is a dark time for many and I am always grateful for each and every person that takes the time to read my words. You all mean more to me than you'll ever know. ♥️

I am back today with another Love Inspired review! I hope you enjoy my thoughts and thank you again for stopping by! 

Welcome to the Reviewer Tour for Deadly Rodeo Threat by Sami A. Abrams, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Deadly Rodeo Threat 
Series: Stone Creek Ranch #2 
Author: Sami A. Abrams
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense 
Release Date: February 24, 2026 
Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense

A trail of missing women
leads him right into a killer’s trap.

When his twin sister disappears, Navy SEAL Logan Russell’s search for her leads him deep into the woods, where he finds her best friend in the clutches of a masked assailant. Sheriff Isabelle Sinclair is determined to solve Lisa’s mysterious disappearance the night of her last rodeo—and someone will do anything to keep her from digging too deep. When crucial evidence links Lisa’s case to a string of barrel racers who’ve also vanished, Logan and Izzie fight against the clock to track down a suspected serial killer. But when he sets his sights on Izzie, can they outsmart their enemy before both women end up dead?

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

Book Review of 'The Single Mom's Second Chance' by Tara Randel

Happy Monday Bookworms!

I hope everyone had a great weekend and stayed as safe and warm as possible. My weekend had some major highs while also having majors lows. I found out I lost a close friend suddenly due to an undiagnosed illness, and I am still trying to process it all. I was only a week older than her, so not only am I mourning someone truly special I also am faced with my own mortality. It was a lot, but time with family, friends, and prayer is getting me through. My prayer goes out to her family as well as everyone who has recently lost someone close to them.

Another thing helping me through is escaping into books. Sure, it's not the healthiest but it's entertaining! I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Wholesome Romance and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours. 

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for The Single Mom's Second Chance by Tara Randel, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Single Mom's Second Chance 
Series: A Golden, Georgia Romance #2 
Author: Tara Randel 
Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming 
Release Date: January 27, 2026 
Genre: Wholesome Romance

A fresh start…  

Then an unexpected curveball 

When Addie Lane returns to Golden, Georgia, to open her own fitness center, she’s surprised to find her late husband’s best friend, professional baseball player Nolan Travers, offering to invest. Recovering from an injury, Nolan finds solace in helping a friend—and coaching her son Jacob’s baseball team. As the summer continues, their close bond threatens to be undone by Nolan’s expected return to pro ball and Addie’s challenging relationships with her mother and sisters. Only time will tell if their separate paths will pull them apart—or if Addie and Nolan can hit their love out of the park together.  

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR  

From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.

Spotlight on 'Forged in Firra' by C.B. Sharp

Happy Thursday Bookworms!

I am so glad that we are finally thawing out here and warming up but I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy this unexpected break. Having everyone home and getting some things done around the house has been pretty great. One thing myself and my children enjoy is a good fantasy and today I just so happen to be shining a spotlight on a series starter that needs to be on your radar.

I hope you enjoy the excerpt from this YA Christian Fantasy and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Forged in Firra by C.B. Sharp, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Forged in Firra
Series: The Oriel Odyssey #1
Author: C. B. Sharp
Publisher: Independently Published 
Release Date: January 22, 2026 
Genre: YA Christian Fantasy

Three will be born of pure intent,  

One of bravery, one of compassion, and one of faith.   

Wield the sword to slay the kings,   

And destroy the bloodless wraith.  

The immortal Ancients have positioned themselves as creators, worthy of worship and rule. As a result, they have morphed into beasts, keeping Clay Borns divided and dependent upon them. After their parents are captured, and they are left for dead, the Oriel siblings learn of their fate: free Tirra Nova from the Ancients’ oppressive regime and restore divine order to their world. Forced to trust their former enemies and seek the aid of a stardust maiden, the Oriels must rely on their wits and faith to fulfill a seemingly impossible mission.

Book Review of 'Falling for the Rodeo Cowgirl' by Cari Lynn Webb

Hello Winter Bookworms!

Is anyone else in a psychotic and icy winter wonderland or is it just me? I am in one of the areas that was hit hard with ice and snow and have been hunkered down the past few days and thanking God that the power is holding on, though there have been a few flickerings here and there that make my heart stop. My prayers are with those that are dealing with catastrophic events and what's even crazier is it looks like another wave looms. Ugh... I've been wanting winter weather so bad but maybe I should've been more careful about what I wished for.

As we all know one of the best things to do on a frigid winter day is to pile on the blankets, grab a cup of something warm, and snuggle down with a good book like the one I am featuring today. I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Sweet Contemporary Romance and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Falling for the Rodeo Cowgirl by Cari Lynn Webb, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Falling for the Rodeo Cowgirl 
Series: Three Springs Texas Series #2 
Author: Cari Lynn Webb 
Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming 
Release Date: January 27, 2026 
Genre: Sweet Contemporary Romance

Honoring a family vow…

He never expected love 

When veterinarian Hank Hopson returns to Three Springs, Texas, with his five-year-old son, he’s determined to honor his wife’s last wish to heal family wounds. Taking a job at the local animal hospital, he’s paired with Gwen Bayer, the spitfire cowgirl working as his vet tech. She plans to get back on the rodeo circuit once her horse’s injury heals, and he’s headed for the city. But as their friendship deepens, it becomes impossible to deny their growing connection. How will they decide between the lives they’ve worked for—and the love that could change everything? 

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR  

From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.

Book Review of 'Across the Lake: Traveling with Jesus Around the Sea of Galilee' by Barbara M. Britton

Hello Bookworms!

Today's review is featuring a book that is quite unique. I've been a longtime fan of Barbara M. Britton, and she has recently released a Biblical Fiction Devotional that combines Biblical truth with storytelling in an imaginative and impactful way. 

I hope you enjoy my thoughts, and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Across the Lake: Traveling with Jesus Around the Sea of Galilee by Barbara M. Britton, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! 

About the Book

Title: Across the Lake: Traveling with Jesus Around the Sea of Galilee 
Author: Barbara M. Britton 
Publisher: Scrivenings Press 
Release Date: January 6, 2026 
Genre: Biblical Fiction Devotional

Discover the life changing power of Jesus in six short stories from the Gospel of Mark. The miracles of Jesus will leap from the page in a Biblical Fiction story, author reflection, and relatable study. 

Travel with Jesus as he calms a storm, heals a desperate woman, raises a dead daughter to life, sends His disciples on a minimalist mission, feeds thousands on a hillside, and shows compassion to a persistent mother. 

A perfect study for your small group, personal or family devotions, or even a book club. If you know Jesus, fall in love with Him all over again. 

If you haven’t experienced Jesus’s power and love, jump in His boat and engage with the Creator and Savior of the world.

Spotlight on 'Anna of Arimathea' by Susanne Blumer

Hello Bookworms!

Winter is here, baby, and boy, what an entrance it's making! I live in the southern United States and am currently bracing for a possible ice storm. I had plans this weekend, but it looks like those plans will be postponed, which means more time to relax, try to stay warm, and read!

Today I am shining a spotlight on a Biblical Fiction book with an excerpt from the first book in a new series and an amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours at the bottom of this post. I hope you enjoy and stay warm and safe wherever you are. 

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Anna of Arimathea by Susanne Blumer, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Anna of Arimathea 
Series: The Arimathea Chronicles #1 
Author: Susanne Blumer 
Publisher: Sutton Avenue Press 
Release Date: December 7, 2025 
Genre: Biblical Fiction

Some wounds are carried in silence. Some healings require more than medicine. 

Eighteen-year-old Anna bears the marks of a childhood tragedy that left her motherless, scarred, and lame. Hidden within the household of her father, Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy councilman of the Sanhedrin, her days are measured in herb gardens and healing tinctures, in the steady work of hands trained to help others, and in the quiet safety of a world made small. 

Then Andrew of Bethsaida arrives at her father's gate with urgent business for Joseph and talk of a teacher who calls ordinary people to extraordinary purpose. A fisherman turned disciple, Andrew follows the rabbi Jesus with a conviction that unsettles every long-held expectation—including Anna's own. 

When Andrew's kindness cracks open the door to a larger world, Anna faces an impossible choice: remain in the safety of her father's estate or risk everything for the possibility of healing, love, and a life she never dared imagine. 

Set against the dusty roads and fishing villages of first-century Judea, where miracles unfold and mercy walks among the broken, Anna of Arimathea opens The Arimathea Chronicles—a richly imagined tale of faith, first love, and redemption in the footsteps of the Messiah.  

Anna of Arimathea is perfect for readers who love: 

    Biblical and historical fiction with rich period detail 
    Redemptive love stories that explore the cost of faith 
    Immersive historical worlds 
    Characters who choose courage over comfort  

Spotlight on 'A Father's Dream' by Heidi Ennis

Hello Bookworms!

Historical Romances are some of my favorite novels and today I am shining the spotlight on a series starter! I hope you enjoy the excerpt from this Christian Historical Romance and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Father's Dream by Heidi Ennis, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: A Father's Dream 
Series: Columbia River Saga #1 
Author: Heidi Ennis 
Publisher: At the Foot of Mountains 
Release Date: December 11, 2023 
Genre: Christian Historical Romance

A young Swedish immigrant determined to survive.  

A mountain guide haunted by his past.  

In 1883, in the Pacific Northwest, their lives collide in a faith-filled historical romance of courage, forgiveness, and second chances. 

Johanna Amalia Nilsdotter Oman has left everything she knows behind. By crossing an ocean and a continent, she now faces the two-hundred-mile journey up the Columbia River into Washington Territory. Her father purchased land near Lyle with dreams of building a sawmill, and Johanna is determined that nothing—not distance, danger, or loneliness—will stop her from reaching their new home. 

John is a man running from everything. Haunted by shame and regret, he has chosen the wilderness as his grave, determined to vanish into the mountains and die alone. 

But before he can disappear, he accepts one final job: guiding a Swedish settler named Nils Oman into the rugged foothills above the Columbia River. The promised twenty dollars will buy him freedom—or so he believes. 

But God has other plans. When Johanna’s path collides with John’s, both must face the truth they’ve been running from. In the shadow of towering evergreens and the roar of the Columbia, they will discover that even in the darkest wilderness, God’s love brings redemption, healing, and the courage to begin again. 

Fans of Christian historical romance, frontier love stories, and faith-filled pioneer fiction will be swept away by this tender story of hope, forgiveness, and second chances in the wild beauty of the Pacific Northwest.  

Book Review of 'Grandpa's Comrade' by Kelsey Gjesdal

Happy Tuesday Bookworms!

I hope all of my fellow readers had a relaxing weekend. I have a few things going on behind the scenes that is keeping me busy. I can't speak on anything just yet but it's time consuming to say the least. Not to mention the insane weather fluctuations we're having in my neck of the woods that has been keeping my allergies work overtime and putting me down. Anyone else feeling the weather whiplash?

Thank you so much for stopping by for my thoughts on this Adventure Novel and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Grandpa's Comrade by Kelsey Gjesdal, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Grandpa's Comrade 
Author: Kelsey Gjesdal 
Publisher: Kelsey Lee Writes LLC 
Release Date: November 11, 2025 
Genre: Christian YA Fiction, Multigenerational Fiction, Military Fiction, Adventure Novel

A boy who wants to be a hero. A girl who just wants to be lost in her books. And a Grandpa with a past that won't leave him alone. 

Teens Jess and Will are stuck with their grandparents for three weeks while their parents go on a second honeymoon. Neither are too excited to be bored in a house full of off-limits secrets. But when Will's curiosity gets the best of him, the siblings uncover a mysterious box with a hidden message that could change everything. As former Navy SEAL Grandpa plans a rescue mission for a long-lost comrade, the teens must decide if they're ready for a real adventure. Jess and Will must navigate the unknown territory of South Korea... and Grandpa's PTSD. With each new clue comes haunting memories, and time is running out. Can Jess and Will find Grandpa's Comrade before it's too late? 

Join Jess and Will as they learn about true bravery, family love, and the price of heroism.  

Book Review of 'My Accidental Leading Man' by Leah Busboom

Hello Bookworms!

Valentine's Day will be here before we know it and what better way to gear up for the day of amore than with a new series! My first choice had to be the novella from one of my favorite authors. I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Clean Romance and let me know in the comments if you celebrate Valentine's Day and have any traditions. I only seem to celebrate by reading romances.💜

About the Book

Title: The Accidental Leading Man
Series: Valentine's Midlife Meet Cute
Author: Leah Busboom
Publisher: LBRB Consulting, LLC
Release Date: January 12, 2026 
Genre: Clean Romance

She wrote the rom-com script but didn’t expect to star in it or fall for her leading man.

Margorie:
I’m thrilled when a studio options my Valentine’s rom-com script. But when the female star drops out and the filming schedule leaves no wiggle room, I’m forced to step into the leading lady role. Acting beside Grant Akerson is no hardship—he’s one of Hollywood’s silver fox leading men. Except the on-screen sparks between us don’t stay on screen. Am I just faking a romance for the cameras or falling for my leading man?

Grant:
The more I get to know Margorie, the harder I fall. Between our real-life awkward meet cute, a botched kissing scene, and this undeniable attraction, the line between acting and reality starts to blur. When did faking it become so real?

Should Margorie and Grant stick to the script or follow their heart?

My Accidental Leading Man is part of The Valentine's Midlife Meet Cute Series. Here's what you'll find:

• Later-in-life Rom-com
• Workplace Romance
• Fake Dating
• Small town
• Kisses-only

Buy My Accidental Leading Man for a fun second chance at love!

Book Review of 'A Cry in the Dark' by Jessica R. Patch

Happy Thursday Bookworms!

Jessica R. Patch's FBI: Strange Crimes Unit series was recently put on Kindle Unlimited and I couldn't download them fast enough! Having read The Garden Girls in 2024 and not having a chance to read the first two books in the series yet, I immediately downloaded and got lost in another twisted case. I reviewed the first book in the series earlier this week and I am back today to share my thoughts on the second book in the series. Enjoy!

About the Book

Title: Her Darkest Secret
Series: FBI: Strange Crimes Unit #2
Author: Jessica R. Patch
Publisher: Love Inspired Trade
Release Date: February 28, 2023 
Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense

"Jessica R. Patch is my newest automatic buy author. If you like romantic suspense, you need to read this book.” –Lynette Eason, award-winning, best-selling author of the Extreme Measures series

Deep in the Kentucky hills, three women have been found brutalized and murdered.
But the folks in Night Holler have their own ways and their own laws.
And they’re not talking…

Led to an isolated Appalachian Mountain town by a trail of disturbing murders, FBI special agent Violet Rainwater’s determined to catch a serial killer with a twisted agenda. With locals refusing to reveal their secrets, Violet’s only ally is Detective John Orlando. But even John has an ulterior motive—he’s convinced this case is connected to his wife’s murder.

As they dig deeper, Violet uncovers a link to her own unresolved past. For years she’s worked the cold case of her mother’s abduction, which had led to her birth. The need to look into the eyes of the sinful man who fathered her consumes Violet. Until she can, she’ll never have peace. Because she’s terrified she might be exactly like him.

In this chilling novel, when the present collides with Violet’s mysterious past and John’s tragic loss, they must unravel the warped, sinuous connections before the killer strikes again. But solving the case might not be nearly as terrifying as the possibility that Violet’s finally found her roots…

“With twisted psychology and relatable characters, readers will feel like they discovered the Criminal Minds version of a fiction book. I definitely recommend reading this book after dark for the full effect, and be sure to lock your doors before you go to sleep.” –Jaime Jo Wright, author of The Souls of Lost Lake

Book Review of 'A Bridesmaid's Guide to The Things People Hide' by Abigail Scott

Happy Wednesday Bookworms!

My Cozy Mystery reads continue this week with the second book of the Emelia Walsh Cozy Mystery series! I reviewed the first book in the series earlier this week and I am back with the second book in the series today! I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this second installment and be on the lookout for my review of the third book in the series coming soon.

About the Book

Title: A Bridesmaid's Guide to The Things People Hide
Series: Emelia Walsh Cozy Mystery #2
Author: Abigail Scott 
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: September 26, 2025 
Genre: Cozy Mystery

The Hartwell family has everything: billions in the bank, a stunning New Hampshire estate, and a tragic legacy that's claimed every family member before age fifty. While Emmy is no stranger to wedding-day chaos, the Hartwell Estate is on another level, with a guest list that includes—

    · senators, governors, and helicopter arrivals,

    · people who offer diamonds to apologize for messing up your hair,

    · the world’s most competitive wedding party,

    · and a bride who’s one second away from fleeing.

Her cover? Author. Her real job? Quietly using her skills as a professional bridesmaid to make sure the bride gets her happy ending. Emmy thinks she’s got things under control…until a string of alarming incidents turn the weekend upside down.

Emmy finds herself working alongside John Sutton again—now a Detective Sergeant but just as infuriating and magnetic as ever—when he reappears in the most unexpected way possible. This time, her butterflies have become caffeinated bees.

And through it all, she needs to figure out why this man, nicknamed “The Fairytale” by her friends, despises weddings so much.

With her sharp eye for detail and a knack for unlocking secrets (literally—she can pick any lock), Emmy must read the room the way she always does—watching what people reach for, what they hide, and what they’re willing to lose—to uncover a culprit in a world where everything looks perfect from the driveway.

✨ Why Readers Love It:
    💎 A glamorous, high-stakes setting—where wealth hides the darkest secrets.
    🔍 Emmy’s return—witty, warm, and utterly human as she unravels another mystery.
    ❤️ A detective that doesn't just give butterflies, he gives caffeinated bees.
    🕵️♀️ Perfect for lovers of Agatha Raisin, Hannah Swensen, and cozy tales with a touch of romance.

Book Review of 'Her Darkest Secret' by Jessica R. Patch

Happy Tuesday Bookworms!

If you've been following me for any length of time, you know what a massive fan I am of Jessica R. Patch. So, imagine my excitement when I saw on Instagram that her FBI: Strange Crimes Unit series was recently put on Kindle Unlimited! Having read The Garden Girls in 2024 and not having a chance to read the first two books in the series yet, I immediately downloaded and got lost in another twisted case.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Crime Thriller and be on the lookout in the coming weeks for another review from this series.

About the Book

Title: Her Darkest Secret
Series: FBI: Strange Crimes Unit #1
Author: Jessica R. Patch
Publisher: Love Inspired Trade
Release Date: June 28, 2022 
Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense

"A taut, psychological thriller with deeply relatable characters. Patch’s brilliantly created plot will keep readers turning pages until they reach the shocking conclusion. I highly recommend it!” —Nancy Mehl, author of the Quantico Files series

When a cold-case serial killer returns, FBI special agent Fiona Kelly has one last chance to stop him before he claims the prize he’s always wanted—her.

The sight of a goose feather at a murder scene modeled after a children’s poem is enough to make FBI special agent Fiona Kelly's blood turn to ice. Almost two decades ago, a feather was left with her sister's body—and with every subsequent victim of the Nursery Rhyme Killer. Now he's back. Only this time, his latest gruesome murder is a message to the only one who ever got away: Fiona.

Finding “Rhyme” is an obsession that's fueled Fiona's career—and destroyed her marriage to fellow FBI agent Asa Kodiak. Now Fiona and Asa have to put their past tensions aside and work together one last time. But Rhyme is watching, and catching this killer may force Fiona to reveal her biggest, darkest secret…the one only he knows.

“Her Darkest Secret by Jessica R. Patch grabbed me in the first scene of this edge-of-your-seat suspense and didn't let go until the end!” —Patricia Bradley, author of the Memphis Cold Case novels

Book Review of 'A Bridesmaid's Guide to Murder' by Abigail Scott

Hello Bookworms!

2025 was the first year I really dove into new genres one of those being cozy mysteries. While it was an adjustment at first it quickly became one of my favorite genres of the year and today I am featuring a novel that I read over the holiday break that charmed me in the best way.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Cozy Mystery and let me know in the comments if you're a cozy mystery fan and any recommendations for me. I am currently reading the rest of this series so be on the lookout for more reviews coming soon!♥️

About the Book

Title: A Bridesmaid's Guide to Murder
Series: Emelia Walsh Cozy Mystery #1
Author: Abigail Scott 
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: May 17, 2025 
Genre: Cozy Mystery

She's paid to be your best friend on your big day... but she never expected murder to be part of the deal.

Emelia Walsh has one of the most unusual jobs on the planet—she's a Professional Bridesmaid. Armed with an emergency kit that would impress MacGyver, Emmy steps into strangers' weddings and becomes whatever the bride needs: a confidante, an emotional buffer, or a human fire extinguisher.

When Emmy arrives at the picturesque Evergreen Summit Resort for Monica Turner's winter wedding weekend, she's prepared for the usual challenges: wardrobe malfunctions, family tensions, and maintaining her cover as the bride's "old college friend." What she's not prepared for is the web of secrets, rivalries, and suspicious circumstances swirling beneath the perfect snow-globe setting.

When a shocking murder disrupts the wedding plans, Emmy’s role shifts from emotional buffer to amateur sleuth—all while dodging questions from handsome but infuriating Detective John Sutton, who seems both suspicious of her—and strangely interested.

In this charming first installment of the Bridesmaid's Guide to Murder series, Emmy discovers that when you make a career out of stepping into other people's stories, sometimes those stories include murder.