Review: NOCTURNAL MEETINGS OF THE MISPLACED, by R. J. Garcia

Nocturnal Meetings of the Misplaced
R.J. Garcia
Publication date: May 1st 2018
Genres: Suspense, Young Adult

Mystery surrounds the town of Summertime, Indiana, where fifteen-year-old Tommy Walker and his little sister are sent to live with relatives they’ve never met. Tommy soon makes friends with Finn Wilds, a rebellious local who lives with his volatile and abusive stepfather, who also happens to be the town’s sheriff.

Finn invites Tommy to late night meetings in the woods, where Tommy gets to know two girls. He forms a special and unique connection with both girls. The meetings become a place where the kids, who don’t fit in at school, or home can finally belong. As the group of friends begin to unravel clues to a cold case murder and kidnapping— they learn the truth is darker and closer than they ever imagined.  Even if they live to tell, will anyone believe them?

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Wooo hoooo.

It’s been a while since I’ve read a YA book, so I was kind of reserved about this one. I decided to give it a go, because I liked the title!! after that I liked the cover, and guess what??… I liked the book!!!!

The book is told by two points of views, by Tommy and Finn. We first meet Tommy in a very unfortunate situation that ends up getting him an his sister living with a unknown uncle and aunt, in a small town of Indiana

The friendships star when Tommy is somehow involved in a cold case from years before, but the budding friendships, the coming of age moments, the mistakes from the teenage years are all engaging and turn this book in a page turner.

It is fast paced but very engaging. And just like the title suggests, (or at least it did to me) it is a mystery book, and it has its twist and turns that you do not expect.

So all in all, I really recommend this book, and guess what? I’ll be on the look out for more books by R. J. Garcia!

 

 

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Author Bio:

R.J. Garcia is a wife and proud mom. She earned her MSW and worked with foster children and as a school social worker. Writing has been her other great love. She has published several non-fiction pieces. She has been writing short-stories for as long as she can remember. To her amazement, those short stories became novels!

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Review: BAHAMA MAMA by Tricia Leedom

Bahama Mama
Tricia Leedom
(The Key West Escape, #2)
Published by: Firefly Hill Press
Publication date: May 8th 2018
Genres: Adult, Adventure, Romance

Perfect for fans of Susan Elizabeth Phillips and Janet Evanovich, this action-packed sequel to Rum Runner from a fresh voice in contemporary romance offers a sexy and comedic take on love, adventure, and what it means to trust your heart.

Troubles are piling up for Molly MacBain. Between navigating the moods of an increasingly sassy teenage daughter, battling mounting financial difficulties, and dealing with her daughter’s deadbeat dad, Molly certainly doesn’t need any more stress in her life. But when she learns that her best friend, Sophie, has been keeping a huge secret from her, she’s beyond bowled over. Apparently, Sophie’s soon-to-be brother-in-law is Molly’s idol, country music superstar Anders Ostergaard and after years on the country music circuit herself, Molly can’t help but have a fan-girl moment when she finally meets him.

Anders flies to Key West to attend his brother’s wedding and keep a low profile after a Vegas scandal makes him a tabloid target. Usually, he has a strict rule about getting involved with fans, but Molly MacBain’s sharp wit and refreshing openness draws him in like no one has before.

But romance and flirting take a backseat when Molly’s daughter witnesses a murder and winds up in Jamaica. Anders offers Molly the use of his private plane to bring her home and together, they set off for Montego Bay. Between racing against her ex’s impending visit and the hitman hunting for the witness to his crime, both Molly and Anders are completely unaware they’re being stalked by an even greater danger.

In the sultry Caribbean, Anders and Molly discover when a man who’s sworn off love and a woman who guards her heart can’t keep their hands off of each other, something’s gotta give. If their luck doesn’t run out first.

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I’m definitely a Tricia Leedom follower!!

Bahama mama is the second book from the Key West Escape, and we find ourselves with two very likeable characters in very likeable situations.

The book starts of like any other romance novel, I don’t have anything against them (fyi), but half way through the book come the surprises. Turn of events that have you gripping the edge of your seat. You are pretty sure you know what’s going to happen when bam! you’re wrong!!!

I really liked Rum Runner (the first book), and I was pretty confident I would like this one to, but it actually surpassed my expectations.

The down side of the book for me is the cliffhanger!!! I hate cliffhangers! , the upside for Tricia Leedom is that I will definitely buy the next book.

Be WARNED!!! You might end up reading the book in one seating, so be prepared to has an all nighter!!!!

Author Bio:

Tricia Leedom writes romantic adventure novels with a sense of humor. She earned her BA in Creative Writing from the The University of Tampa and her MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. Tricia enjoys funny hashtags, cheap airfare, and fangirling over a TV show based on her favorite book series. She lives in Southwest Florida.

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