December 2022 Reads

I never pushed publish on this last week, so here we go: 

If you missed it, here are my favorite reads of 2022.

And below is what I read in December: 

Engrossing Reads

Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister - I was WTFing and running through the entire book in reverse in my head the next day, which is the sign of an engrossing read to me. Thanks to Heather for the recommendation. I couldn't put this down! hard cover, own, passing along

Lying Beside You (Cyrus Haven #3) by Michael Robotham - I am hoping this is not a trilogy and more Cyrus books are coming. Robotham writes and paces well. Free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman - I largely dislike short stories but will never turn down an Alice Hoffman short story. Food magic! kindle copy

Murder at Haven's Rock (Haven's Rock #1) by Kelley Armstrong - I sort of feel like there is another book with these people in it, but part of another series, but did not/do not care enough to research that. I liked this one and would read another with this crew. Free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review, book comes out Feb 21

The Widow of Weeping Pines by Amanda McKinney - This was increasingly insane and I loved it. A super quick read. Free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham - I could not put this down, which is similar to how I felt with her first novel. Stacy Willingham has done it again, for me at least. This is a solid 4.5 on my scale, which relies heavily on wanting to take the day off to finish it. I read it in under 24 hours regardless. Free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review, book comes out January 10

Lily Bennett's Bucket List by Katherine Dyson - I am not typically a romance reader but this was cute. I liked Jake and who Lydia was with him, and I loved Lydia's family.  Free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

Passed the Time Just Fine

A Familiar Stranger by A.R. Torre - Did not love, but I have found over the past year that this author will definitely pass the time fine for me. That was the case here. Paperback, own

Unnatural History (Alex Delaware #38) by Jonathan Kellerman - Not my favorite in the series, but always good to spend time with Milo, Alex, and the crew. Thirty-eighth book in a series, hard for all of them to set your ass on fire. Free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review, book comes out Feb 7

So Long, Chester Wheeler by Catherine Ryan Hyde  - Every once in a while, a Catherine Ryan Hyde book can give a personal outlook course correct, or reinforce how you might want to approach the world. That was true here. They can read very simply, and that is part of the charm. Free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

The Groom Went Missing (Agent Victoria Heslin Thriller #5) by Jenifer Ruff - Solid entry into the series. I'll probably continue. The series is solid but not a favorite. paperback, own

Vanished on Vacation (Agent Victoria Heslin Thriller #6) by Jenifer Ruff - Solid entry into the series. I'll probably continue. The series is solid but not a favorite. Free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

Not For Me/Did Not Finish

The Villa by Rachel Hawkins - I think my patience has run out for Rachel Hawkins. I know a lot of people felt that way with her last novel, which I was fine with. This one was tough to get through. Free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger - DNF Free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

What have you been reading?