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New Mystery & Thriller Books | September 2021

Mystery, thriller, and psychological suspense readers are in for a treat this week! From cozy mysteries to psychological thrillers, this week's mystery and thriller recommendations will surely entertain all readers. Check out our favorite books from bestselling authors Taylor Marsh, Jennifer Snow, Ernesto Lee, Sarah Stuart, Vera Kurian, and Laura Gail Black! Enjoy your new novels.

Cosmic Tattoo

by Taylor Marsh

Release Date: August 27, 2021

A thriller based around a psychic profiler and behavioral psychology...Dr. Kate Winter is a psychic profiler and behavioral psychologist. Someone from her past, Holt, kidnaps her, but Kate turns the tables on him. A psychological thriller to keep you awake reading. "This was intense, creepy, nail-biting stuff that had me gripped. I read it in one sitting. I could not put this book down. Highly recommended." - NetGalley Review

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Housewife Chronicles II

by Jennifer Snow

Release Date: August 12, 2021

A new book in the Housewife Chronicles by USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer Snow...Last year’s neighborhood scandal should have been the most intriguing, but when her editor dies a mysterious death, bestselling author, Grace Lee decides to switch genres from relationship dramas to thrillers. Drawing inspiration from real life has always been her thing and she’s at risk of losing her publishing contract if the words don’t start flowing soon. When her editor’s death has been deemed murder and Grace is the only suspect, her time is running out to unravel the clues in this real-life mystery. With her career and freedom on the line Grace and the housewives once again set out to prove that murder is not part of their weekly coffee group.

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Flawed Beauty

by Ernesto Lee

Release Date: August 12, 2021

A new serial killer thriller from Ernesto Lee...Humiliated and made to look incompetent in the most public of forums, Erin Blake finds herself in a desperate race against time to catch her man before he kills again. And he will kill again. Of that she can be sure. He’s tasted blood and he liked it. But where do you start when your killer doesn’t behave in the way you expect them to? Where do you start when everything you think you know about your killer refuses to conform with the professionally accepted norms of serial killer behavior and psyche? Then add to the mix an interfering journalist and a dysfunctional team beset with emotional baggage, jealousy, and distrust and you might just begin to understand the depth of her dilemma.

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Shattered Lives

by Sarah Stuart

Release Date: August 4, 2021

A new book in the DCI Gerald Croft series by bestselling author Sarah Stuart...DCI Croft investigates a heinous case of rape, murder, and mutilation. Next to die, are a private detective and his pretty daughter... and then another woman... and another. Can DCI Croft identify and capture a psychopathic killer hell-bent on eliminating anyone who stands in his way before he murders his sister... or is it already too late for Olivia?

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Never Saw Me Coming

by Vera Kurian

Release Date: September 7, 2021

A new vigilante thriller from bestselling author Vera Kurian...You should never trust a psychopath. But what if you had no choice? Never Saw Me Coming is a compulsive, voice-driven thriller by an exciting new talent in fiction that will keep you pinned to the page and rooting for a would-be killer. "Fresh, fast-paced, and fiendishly clever! If you love watching true crime and wonder about the psychopaths among us, this is the book for you!" — Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author.

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Murder by the Bookend

by Laura Gail Black

Release Date: September 7, 2021

The second installment of Laura Gail Black's cozy series...Antiquarian bookseller Jenna Quinn's peace of mind is shattered when the local library's Director of Antique Books turns up dead in the parking lot--his head bashed in by a glittering pair of vintage glass bookends. Now, Jenna must edit her inventory of suspects from three names to one, before the bloodthirsty bookend-wielder becomes the author of Jenna's demise. As they examine the murder scene, Jenna and her police detective boyfriend happen upon the only witness--the victim's dog, who flees the scene leaving a trail of bloody footprints behind. If only dogs could speak, Jenna might be able to make quick work of the murder case and get back to stocking her bookcases.

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Literary Fiction Books for Your TBR List | September 2021

Attention literary lovers! We have new fiction recommendations you should add to your to-be-read list as soon as possible! Enjoy these books from bestselling authors Matt McMahon, Brad Schaeffer, Lynda Rutledge, Sumana Roy, Amy Lynn Green, David Grossman, and Becca Spence Dobias. Happy reading!

Species of One

by Matt McMahon

Release Date: July 16, 2021

A 5-star Reader's Favorite novel by bestselling author Matt McMahon...Good-hearted loner Phil Kyle leaves his successful career for an isolated mountain cabin after reading a mysterious passage online. Phil makes some tentative friendships in the mountains and a few enemies. Between internal and external skirmishes, he meets sages from the Himalayas, rescues damsels in distress, soars among the clouds, and falls in love — all within forty miles of his cabin. After a violent incident exposes his dark past, Phil can no longer ignore the powerful voices that dictated his life. Deep bonds he has formed with friends and enemies help guide him when an unthinkable tragedy threatens to plunge Phil into hellish forever isolation. Seeing truth as a potent cure that can be more dangerous than any evil, Phil fears he can’t stand up to his truth.

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The Extraordinary

by Brad Schaeffer

Release Date: August 31, 2021

From the acclaimed writer featured on The Wall Street Journal, New York Daily News, National Review, and Daily Wire comes an incredible new novel...Wes Scott, a teenage boy on the autism spectrum, tells us in his own words about his struggles to cope with a chaotic, confusing, and scary world—while his family tries to handle both living with an autistic child and a Marine father who returns from Iraq debilitated by wounds and suffering PTSD.

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How I Became a Tree

by Sumana Roy

Release Date: August 31, 2021

A beautiful, meditative new novel from Sumana Roy...An exquisite, lovingly crafted meditation on plants, trees, and our place in the natural world, in the tradition of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass and Annie Dillard’s Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. Hailed upon its original publication in India as “a love song to plants and trees” and “an ode toall that is unnoticed, ill, neglected, and yet resilient,” How I Became a Tree blends literary history, theology, philosophy, botany, and more, and ultimately prompts readers to slow down and to imagine a reenchanted world in which humans live more like trees.

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The Lines Between Us

by Amy Lynn Green

Release Date: August 31, 2021

A WWII novel of courage and conviction, based on the true experience of the men who fought fires as conscientious objectors and the women who fought prejudice to serve in the Women's Army Corps...Since the attack on Pearl Harbor, Gordon Hooper and his buddy Jack Armitage have stuck to their values as conscientious objectors. Much to their families' and country's chagrin, they volunteer as smokejumpers rather than enlisting, parachuting into and extinguishing raging wildfires in Oregon. But the number of winter blazes they're called to seems suspiciously high, and when an accident leaves Jack badly injured, Gordon realizes the facts don't add up.

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More Than I Love My Life

by David Grossman

Release Date: August 24, 2021

A remarkable novel of suffering, love, and healing—the story of three generations of women on an unlikely journey to a Croatian island and a secret that needs to be told—from the internationally best-selling author of To the End of the Land. ...More Than I Love My Life was inspired by the true story of one of David Grossman’s longtime confidantes, a woman who, in the early 1950s, was held on the notorious Goli Otok (“the Adriatic Alcatraz”). With flashbacks to the stalwart Vera protecting what was most precious on the wretched rock where she was held, and Grossman’s fearless examination of the human heart, this swift novel is a thrilling addition to the oeuvre of one of our greatest living novelists, whose revered moral voice continues to resonate around the world.

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On Home

by Becca Spence Dobias

Release Date: August 31, 2021

A fascinating new novel by critically-acclaimed author Becca Spence Dobias...When tragedy strikes, Cassidy, a cam girl living in Southern California, must return to the small West Virginia town she left behind. As Cassidy's story unfolds, we glimpse into the lives of the strong, complicated women who came before her: Jane, the sheltered daughter of farmers, escapes West Virginia for Washington, DC to work as a Government Girl for the FBI during World War II, until a fateful mistake threatens her future. Paloma, a Fulbright Scholar, journeys to newly Westernized Prague—only to fall for an idealistic but safe man from West Virginia. Though worlds and generations apart, all three search for meaning as they face impending motherhood and the pull to return home to rural Appalachia.

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West with Giraffes

by Lynda Rutledge

Release Date: February 1, 2021

An instant bestseller from Lynda Rutledge...An emotional, rousing novel inspired by the incredible true story of two giraffes who made headlines and won the hearts of Depression-era America. Part adventure, part historical saga, and part coming-of-age love story, West with Giraffes explores what it means to be changed by the grace of animals, the kindness of strangers, the passing of time, and a story told before it’s too late.

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Interview with Elizabeth Stephens, Author of Taken By The Pikosa Warlord (Xiveri Mates Book 7)

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Taken By The Pikosa Warlord?

When it comes to romance tropes, I love three things: barbarian warlords, enemies-to-lovers, and the end of the world.

Taken by the Pikosa Warlord is set in a distant future, one in which the earth has been reduced to sand, rocks and rubble. To rebuild civilization, a group of scientists was put into a cryosleep. Their goal was to wake up four thousand years in the future to a completely empty earth, one that had recovered from the climate catastrophes and war of our present and that would be ripe and ready for rebuilding.

But what did they find instead? Survivors.

Now, the scientists must contend with warlords hardened by the savagery of the new world. They find an unexpected weapon in one scientist in particular, Halima. None of the tribes of this ravaged earth speak the same language, but Halima — the etymologist and interpreter — intends to unite them so that she can bring the Warlord Ero down.

Through Halima, this book draws heavily on my love of language and the time I spent living, studying, and working in the Middle East and Africa. I lived in Cairo for a year, including during the Egyptian Revolution of 2011, and fell head over heels in love with it.

I like to think of this book as The Arrival meets Mad Max meets my own experiences living around the world — from Cairo to Addis Ababa — meets the romance tropes I listed earlier meets Xiveri Mates magic 💫

If you woke up in the world of Xiveri Mates, what is the first thing you would do?

I’d start on Kor and definitely do a bit of marauding with the four-armed Niahhorru space pirates before heading to Lemora for an evening watching the exploding Dark Flats and drinking lobba. I’d also very much like to take a dip in the Xamxin river on Voraxia and after that, I might head on over to Sasor to become a snake charmer. One place I wouldn’t go, though? Nobu. While I love the Okkari and his fated mate Xhea, I don’t do cold weather.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of your book, what would they be?

Ero’s song: Venom by Eminen
Halima’s song: Shouei by Yasmine Hamdan
Their song: A Mountain With No Ending by Classixx & Panama

What are your ideal writing conditions? Set the scene for us.

Sitting in front of my TV at 3 o’clock in the morning bleary-eyed and watching Criminal Minds. That’s it. That’s how you’ll find me writing 90% of the time.

If you had to write a blurb for the last book you read, what would it say?

Alpharoll saves the day! Surprisingly sweet jock meets his match in a strong, intelligent heroine who’s overcoming PTSD in this new adult sports romance. This book ticks all the boxes — fake date, slow burn, natural budding relationship, and all the steam.

The Deal by Elle Kennedy, was an easy 5 star read from me.

What romantic couple from literature makes you swoon? Which one is over-hyped?

The romantic couple from the literature that makes me swoon most will always and forever be Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. Sorry, I’m not more original, but I’m a sucker for this classic couple. I love every romance ever written that’s based on this trope and every version of this movie that exists and, of course, the original book.

Overhyped? Sorry, but the couple from Bridgerton is arguably my least favorite pairing. While I loved the diversity of the TV show, I found the male lead far, far too toxic — actually, I found all the guys in that show too toxic — and that’s coming from someone who wrote a book where the hero tortures the heroine in the opening scene!

I prefer a hero who will lay waste to armies for his heroine just so he can give her the world and Mr. Bridgerton didn’t quite cut it for me.

Where did you write Taken By The Pikosa Warlord?

I write everywhere! I’m always in motion when I write and while I do minimal amounts of creative writing at my desk, I’m most often spotted on my couch conjuring up words in front of the TV or at crowded coffee shops. The extra noise helps me zen out.

What's the best writing advice you've ever received?

Make my writing more dynamic by limiting the amount I use the verb “to be.”

Include a link to my newsletter sign-up at the beginning and end of all of my books.

Stack my promos.

Don’t try to do everything! Pick 3 book marketing tools to focus on and stick to making those great so that way, I have more time to do what I actually like (and what actually brings in the bucks), which is to ✨write✨

Elizabeth Stephens is the author of the new book Taken By The Pikosa Warlord (Xiveri Mates Book 7)

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Interview with Jennifer Snow, Author of Housewife Chronicles II

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Housewife Chronicles II?

The Housewife Chronicles series of books is based on a TV series I wrote that is currently being pitched to Networks. I had so much fun creating this quirky group of 'housewives' that I wanted to expand their stories in novels and give each of the women their own book. Housewife Chronicles II is Grace's story and she is definitely one of my favorite characters in the series, but I may be biased because she's an author!

If you woke up in the world of Housewife Chronicles II, what is the first thing you would do?

Take a run with Beth, take a yoga class with Gina, and then meet up for weekly coffee to try to solve the latest murder mystery, of course 😉

If you had to write a blurb for the last book you read, what would it say?

A fun, exhilarating ride! When two friends go on a road trip to find the truth about their past, the truth is not what they'd expected.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I love reading romance and thrillers (both of my genres), but my favorite is women's fiction that incorporates elements of both, which is probably why I love writing my Housewife Chronicles series-it has a bit of everything-humor, romance, and suspense.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? Where did you write Housewife Chronicles II?

I have an old-fashioned typewriter (one of my prized possessions) that I meditate in front of when I'm stuck on my book or screenplay. I used to write in my office at my desk when I lived in Alberta, Canada. But since moving to sunny Spain this year, I write outside by the pool on the deck table, surrounded by palm trees. Definitely better scenery, but it can also be a little distracting!

What's the best advice you've ever received?

"No one cares about my career as much as I do." It definitely helped me realize that I need to be the one working towards my goals and fighting for the career I want. Taking advice from amazing people and choosing which to follow and which to ignore if it doesn't align with my dreams for myself and my career.

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Interview with Matt McMahon, Author of Species of One

What's the story behind the story?

Who wouldn’t want to live in a society where everyone is nice and genuinely care for their neighbors? That eutopia is not a fantasy. It exists. At least it exists in twenty percent of all societies, populated equally by men and women.

They are the “Highly Sensitive People” (HSPs) first identified twenty-five years ago in Dr. Elaine N. Aron’s “The Highly Sensitive Person.”

Species of One brings the reader into their lives as characters from different backgrounds adapt to their world. Some were affected by traumas such as child abuse and war. Others grew in supportive environments. An emotional journey of triumphs and tragedies we can all share.

What inspired you to write Species of One?

As an HSP myself, a 2019 non-fiction book about Orchids (the most creative of HSPs) and Dandelions (non-HSPs) that painted a dire future for HSPs from unsupportive families or subjected to childhood trauma concerned me. In writing Species of One, I wanted to show how important HSP’s are to our world and how even damaged Orchids can thrive.

What's the best writing advice you've ever received?

It’s all about the characters and their arcs. How different they are at the end of the story than they were at the beginning.

If you had to write a blurb for the last book you read, what would it say?

My last fiction read was Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library, an inventive reimagining of the “It’s a Wonderful Life” moral that makes us see that the lives we are living are perfect the way they are.

What are your ideal writing conditions?

As an attorney, I got into the habit of dictating anything lengthy back before everyone had a computer. When computerized speech recognition became a reality, I was hooked. It allows me to dictate whenever and wherever works best, driving, at home, or in the office. Editing the computer transcription is the first round of edits that helps sharpen the story and prepare me for the next scene.

What's your favorite genre to read?

I am a fan of literary fiction that profoundly explores the human condition, obstacles thrown in our paths, and how they mold our lives. Every fourth fiction book I read (I read equal amounts of fiction and non-fiction) is a classic I didn’t get to read in my misspent youth. When I read Don Quixote a few years back, I couldn’t believe it was written more than 400 years ago.

Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

So far, I have written a literary psychological novel and a near-future political thriller. I don’t want to write in only one genre. I want to write stories that spotlight overlooked subjects and have lessons to enrich our lives.

Where did you write Species of One?

I dictated much of it while driving and visiting scenes in the Catskill Mountains where the story is set. The rest was written and edited in my home office. I often work in a dark room to block out distractions and wholly immerse myself as if I’m in the story.

What was your favorite scene to write in Species of One?

Sorry, that would be a spoiler!

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading Species of One what would it be?

That everyone is perfect exactly as they are, and there is always a place where they belong.

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Interview with Victoria Woods, Author of Uncontrolled (Power Series Book 4)

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Uncontrolled?

I had always wanted to write a story about Shyam’s playboy brother, Jai Sethi, ever since I started the Power Series. I wanted to make Jai’s story a two-parter, ending with a cliffhanger for the first book (Control). Uncontrolled picks up right where Control left off and opens with a bang—literally.

If you woke up in the world of The Power Series, what is the first thing you would do?

I would have Zayn make me a latte (inside joke from Uncontrolled!) while Jai organized my emails and Shyam went through my itinerary for the day. A girl can only wish…

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of your book, what would they be?

I think Jai and Claire would have a joint theme song: La Belle et le Bad Boy (The Beauty and the Bad Boy) by MC Solaar. The title describes them perfectly.

What are your ideal reading conditions? Set the scene for us.

I love reading in bed on my phone, late into the night. Before I know it, it’s 3 A.M., and I need to be up in three hours. I always curse myself for staying up so late and swear to never to do it again, only to repeat it all over again the next night. Vicious cycle!

If you had to write a blurb for the last book you read, what would it say?

I shouldn’t want him. He’s a monster. Because of him, my sister and I became prisoners. He shows no mercy to anyone…that is…except to me. I became his toy, and somehow, he became my obsession. As much as I try to resist, my body begs for his touch. Falling in love with the devil has never felt so good. (The Boss by Penelope Sky)

What romantic couple from literature makes you swoon? Which one is over-hyped?

Jane Eyre & Mr. Rochester will always be my favorite couple. Not to mention the tropes: age gap, nanny/employer, and brooding alpha/fierce female lead!

I’m not so sure I’ve read a book with an over-hyped couple. I’m usually really picky about what I read and rarely choose books with characters that I don’t identify with or plot lines that I don’t enjoy.

Where did you write Uncontrolled?

My favorite writing spot is at my dining room table. It’s not glamorous, but I produce my best work when I’m most comfortable. I usually have a good show or movie on in the background, tons of snacks within arm’s reach, and copious amounts of coffee available.

What's the best writing advice you've ever received?

“Remember why you started.” Every time I feel discouraged, I just remember why I started writing in the first place and it usually resets my attitude and sharpens my focus.

Victoria Woods is the author of the new book Uncontrolled (Power Series Book 4)

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Interview with Sarah Stuart, Author of Shattered Lives

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Shattered Lives?

I had written eight romantic suspense novels, and all of them included crime, but the reader never knew “whodunit” until the end. Shattered Lives allowed me to reveal the motivation of a psychopathic serial killer at the start, so the reader is aware who he is targeting and why the woman has no idea she’s in danger.

If you woke up in the world of Shattered Lives, what is the first thing you would do?

Close and lock all the windows and doors.

If you had to write a blurb for the last book you read, what would it say?

Estranged sisters, Annie and Mary, fight for the love of one man – Edwin, their cousin. Their rivalry ignites passions, jealousies, family feuds, and deep hatreds already sparked by religious intolerance rife in Victorian England. Edwin loves them both, but can there be any winners?

What are your ideal reading conditions? Set the scene for us.

I read on my kindle, and I do it anywhere I have to wait, from the hairdressers to a hospital waiting room. “Is Sarah here?” said twice, might get my attention.

Where did you write Shattered Lives?

I wrote Shattered Lives mostly sitting on the bed with my laptop. It’s quiet, and there’s plenty of room if I need reference books handy.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of your book, what would they be?

DCI Gerald Croft – Can I Get a Witness
Ralph Thyme – Am I Evil
Olivia Sophia – I Don’t Want to Be a Bride
Mark Nicholl – Take a Chance on Me

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading Shattered Lives what would it be?

Legal and moral justice aren’t always the same thing.

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The Story Behind Perfect Grump by Nicole Snow

By Nicole Snow

Office love, enemies-to-lovers, and a fiery connection between two total opposites. All the fiercest romance feels are here and waiting to grab you by the hand. I'm a firm believer in taking old tropes for a fresh new spin, and my latest book, Perfect Grump, gave me a wonderful opportunity to live my best writerly life in an original way.

What's different? Reese Halle begins our story as a company driver for Nicholas Brandt, the ultimate bosshole. There are a thousand lovely assistant-boss romances out there (and I've written a few of them myself using that structure), but throwing them together in brutal Chicago traffic and forced proximity gives hatred, passion, and an unbelievable love a unique chance to spark. And sparks lead to an unforgettable burn for these two heart-worn characters. The battle is on against their own pasts, their present, and toward an unexpectedly intense attraction to the very end.

She's smart-mouthed, driven, and her shocking dilemma comes totally out of the blue. He's controlling, grumpy, and a hot mess with a wicked reputation—until he's called to play the hero. Their hearts are equal parts insufferable and inseparable from the moment they meet. Nick shows off a hilarious case of foot-in-mouth syndrome. Reese is having none of his antics. Together, they're a volatile chemistry experiment that blows open all the big questions in life worth asking. Oh, and there's also the whole forbidden workplace issue to confront when the sizzle becomes an inferno.

Complicated? Oh, yes. We all like it that way, right?

The romance novel is a dreamscape where true love is the journey, the final destination, and something to win. If you've read my other books, you know I'm unapologetically vicious to my characters. Their banter, misunderstandings, and downright painful blunders over each other's hearts will make you wince at times.

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Interview with Ernesto Lee, Author of Flawed Beauty

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Flawed Beauty?

Up until now, the bulk of my previous work has been concentrated on the development of my crime fiction series, The Dream Traveler, which I have thoroughly enjoyed writing. Although well-received by my readers, the mostly serious subject matter combined with elements of dream and time travel does at times stretch the boundaries of the notion of "suspension of disbelief". Nothing particularly wrong with that of course, but five volumes in, I felt ready to take a break to work on a more gritty, more realistic crime thriller overflowing with shock factor.

If you woke up in the world of Flawed Beauty, what is the first thing you would do?

Ask for an immediate transfer. Failing that I would run and hide!

If you had to write a blurb for the last book you read, what would it say?

The Burning Shore by Wilbur Smith. Born with the silverest of silver spoons in her mouth, the only life Centaine de Thiry has ever known is one of wealth, privilege and comfort. When the horrors of war steal away everything she holds dear, she embarks on a dangerous sea voyage to a distant and wild land in search of relatives she has never met. Torpedoed, the ship sinks, leaving Centaine to fight for her life first in the shark-infested seas and then in a scorched, barren, and burning desert. An epic story of survival, companionship, and love.

What are your ideal reading conditions? Set the scene for us.

A quiet room, a cup of coffee, my laptop, my notebooks, and the radio playing country music low in the background.

Where did you write Flawed Beauty?

I'm very much a creature of habit. I'm lucky to have a little office perfectly set up to write with a great desk and a comfy chair in my home. I'd say that 95% of Flawed Beauty was written in this office.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of your book, what would they be?

Oh wow, that's a difficult question and not one I've ever been asked before, but for Detective Chief Inspector, Erin Blake it would have to be, Independent Women by Destiny's Child. It's a great fit for a strong woman successfully juggling raising two teens alone and heading a high-profile murder squad. The rest of the characters I will pass on for fear of giving anything away.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading Flawed Beauty what would it be?

Don't judge a book by it's cover and trust no one!

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New Mystery and Thriller Books to Read | August 31

Hold on to the edge of your seat as we hunt for clues and solve the case with these exciting new mystery and thriller books for the week! There are so many bestselling authors with new novels for you to dive into this week including Ernesto Lee, Sarah Stuart, Jennifer Snow, and many more. Enjoy your new mystery, thriller, and suspense novels. Happy reading!

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