Book Nook: Mysteries to keep you guessing
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There's plenty of mystery to be had with several new releases.
USA Today bestselling author Amanda Flower continues her Amish Candy Shop cozy mystery series with "Marshmallow Malice."
This time, Bailey's boyfriend's mother, Julia, is marrying her love, Rev. Brook. A heat wave isn't good for a wedding, nor for keeping the wedding cake from melting, but that's not the only disaster in play – a guest drops dead and the reverend seems to be the prime suspect. Bailey and her boyfriend, Aiden, are determined to prove his new stepfather didn't do it, and keep their romance alive as well.
This is a cute series that always brings a chuckle, plenty of twists and fun to the mix.
"Marshmallow Malice" is published by Kensington. It is $7.99.
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New York Times bestsellers and sisters Lisa Jackson and Nancy Bush team up once again in a new chilling mystery, "Last Girl Standing."
Back in high school, Delta and her friends Amanda, Carmen, Bailey and Zora all ruled the school and all competed for the attention of one boy – Tanner Stahd. During a high school graduation party, Tanner and several of the boys all were showing off and Carmen ended up dead. Now, years later, Tanner is the one facing death's door, and all the women are back again, including Ellie, their former frenemy, who is also a local investigative reporter. Delta is the one that married him and "won" is final attention, but did one of his exes want to kill Tanner? Was someone out to get even with Delta? The couple might have made some enemies along the way and Ellie is determined to find out.
There are plenty of twists, backstabbing and potential culprits in this story of popular girls and where their lives ended up. It will keep readers guessing.
"Last Girl Standing" is published by Zebra. It is $8.99.
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Stolen identity, cults and common names are told in Catherine McKenzie's "You Can't Catch Me."
Jessica Williams seems to have had a lot of issues in her life. Having once escaped a cult with the help of a private detective, she is putting her life back together with the help of other former cult members and Liam, whom she has a crush on.
Becoming an investigative journalist, she made her name on a story from her cult times, but it is also tanked when she is accused of plagiarism. A chance meeting at an airport bar with another Jessica Williams, leads to a short exchange, and in the end, a stolen identity. That Jessica Williams has hijacked her life and has done so with other Jessica Williams. As Jessica tracks down the grifter with the help of Liam, something seems to be brewing between them. But who can really be trusted?
This is a mind-warping story that will leave readers guessing until the very end.
"You Can't Catch Me" is published by Lake Union. It is $24.95.
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A couple's secrets are expertly told in "Lies Lies Lies" by bestselling author Adele Parks.
Daisy and Simon seem to have the perfect marriage, and now the perfect daughter, Millie, after years of trying. Simon would like to have another baby. Daisy is tired of Simon's out-of-control drinking. Both are keeping secrets and then one night everything comes to light in a destructive fashion. Affairs, lies and more are uncovered and the truth might be the most shocking thing of all.
This domestic thriller is one that will surprise readers and keep them reading through the night.
"Lies Lies Lies" is published by Mira. It is $17.99.
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