The Chateau on Sunset, Natasha Lester, Ballantine Books – Sunset Boulevard, L.A. historical narrative and engaging Jane Eyre-like character.
Cindy Matthews
Cindy A. Matthews' articles and essays have appeared in over forty publications. She works as a freelance manuscript evaluator, book reviewer, and copy editor. Her writer's guide, Defeating the Slushpile Monster, was a finalist in the self-help/non-fiction category of the 2009 EPIC awards and is now available in print and in Kindle formats. More information about her editorial services and non-fiction works can be found at her web site/blog www.cindyamatthews.com
Writing as Cynthianna, Cindy has published contemporary and fantasy romantic-comedies. Cindy also writes sf/paranormal erotic-romance as Celine Chatillon. See her work on Amazon.com.
The Unknown by Riley Sager
The Unknown, Riley Sager, Dutton – creepily atmospheric, easy to read
The Wandering Queen by Claire Heywood
The Wandering Queen, Claire Heywood, Dutton – A re-imagined version of the classic tale of Aeneas and Dido.
Missing by E. A Jackson
Missing by E. A. Jackson – a genuine page-turner. Martha Allen is a sympathetic character trying to do the right thing.
This Is Not a Game by Kelly Mullen
This Is Not a Game, Kelly Mullen, Dutton -Debut novel pits two delightfully quirky characters against the classic cozy mystery trope ….
We’ll Prescribe You Another Cat by Syou Ishida
We’ll Prescribe You Another Cat, Syou Ishida, Berkley Books – The Nakagyo Kokoro Clinic for the Soul is not your typical mental health clinic.
I Was Feeling Epic by Samantha Highfill
I Was Feeling Epic, Samantha Highfill, Plume – An oral history of The Vampire Diaries
Fun At Parties by Jamie Harrow
Fun At Parties, Jamie Harrow, Dutton – A swoony estranged-friends-to-lovers romance ….
The Page Turner by Viola Shipman
The Page Turner, Viola Shipman, Graydon House – a beautiful hymn to family love and loyalty, blended with the author’s love for writing.
The Safari by Jaclyn Goldis
The Safari, Jaclyn Goldis, Emily Bestler Books – A twisty murder mystery in the evocative setting of the African bush.
