The Silent Companions, Laura Purcell, Random House – In 1865, Elsie Bainbridge’s new marriage comes to an end with the sudden death of her husband Rupert. She is pregnant with his child.
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.
After Nightfall by A. J. Banner
After Nightfall, A. J. Banner, Lake Union – Marissa Parlette and her fiance Nathan Black throw a dinner party to celebrate his fortieth birthday and their engagement, but it becomes an exercise in awkwardness.
The Intermission by Elyssa Friedland
The Intermission, Elyssa Friedland, Penguin – Cass and Jonathan Coyne have it all. A swanky New York City apartment, good friends, and enough wealth to do what they want, when they want.
Summer List by Amy Mason Doan
Book Review: Summer List, Amy Mason Doan, Graydon House – Laura Christie receives a letter out of the blue from an old friend she’d parted from under unpleasant circumstances seventeen years ago.
Zero Limit by Jeremy K. Brown
Zero Limit, Jeremy K. Brown, 47North – Caitlin Taggart and her crew mine precious Helium-3 on the surface of the Moon at high risk for low pay.
Book Review: Reality Wedding by Laura Heffernan
Reality Wedding, Laura Heffernan, Kensington Publishing – Jen Reid and Justin Taylor, stars of the reality TV show The Fishbowl, met on set and fell in love in spite of all life – and showbiz – could throw at them.
Book Review: Bone Music by Christopher Rice
Bone Music, Christopher Rice, Thomas & Mercer – Nine months old Trina Pierce’s mother was murdered, and she was taken by two serial killers, Abigail and Daniel Banning.
Book Review: Tips for Living by Renee Shafransky
Tips for Living. Renee Shafransky, Lake Union Publishing – Nora Glasser feels her post-divorce life is coming together. She lives in a small town on Long Island and writes a snarky column for the local paper
Book Review: Keep Her Safe by K. A. Tucker
Keep Her Safe, K. A. Tucker, Atria – Noah Marshall’s white bread life is thrown into chaos when his mother, Austin Police Chief Jackie Marshall, kills herself.
Book Review: The Clarity by Keith Thomas
The Clarity, Keith Thomas, Atria – a roller coaster of excitement and horror, chills and intrigue. The pacing never lets up for one minute in a tour-de-force of action and graphic violence.
