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All of Us Murderers by KJ Charles – Caz's Reading Room
WHO WILL SURVIVE LACKADAY HOUSE? When Zeb Wyckham is summoned to a wealthy relative's remote Gothic manor, he is horrified to find all the people he least wants to see in the world: his estranged brother, his sneering cousin, and his bitter ex-lover Gideon Grey. Things couldn't possibly get worse. Then the master of the…
The Librarians by Sherry Thomas – Caz's Reading Room
Sometimes a workplace isn’t just a workplace but a place of safety, understanding, and acceptance. And sometimes murder threatens the sanctity of that beloved refuge... In the leafy suburbs of Austin, Texas, a small branch library welcomes the public every day of the week. But the patrons who love the helpful, unobtrusive staff and leave…
Something to Prove (Smithson Bears #2) by Lane Hayes (audiobook) – narrated by Kirt Graves – Caz's Reading Room
The hockey star, the influencer, and the deal of a lifetime. Ty I’m going to the pros, baby! Deal made, contract signed. Now all I have to do is finish out my final season at Smithton and stay out of trouble. I like to have a good time, but don’t worry, I’ll behave. What I…
Bait and Switch (Subtle Deceptions #2) by Elle Keaton – Caz's Reading Room
Gabriel Karne is back. The plan? Lie low on Heartstone Island and wait for the dumpster fire that is his past life to burn itself out. So far, so good. Until it isn't. Gabriel has avoided Ranger Man for days, made a few important repairs to his sailboat, and put a dent in the stack…
Slew Foot (Scoring Chances #3) by Brigham Vaughn – Caz's Reading Room
The last thing Rafael Moon needs is to fall in love with another teammate... Following a painful breakup, Rafe is looking forward to a fresh start in Boston, and he’s thrilled when he immediately clicks with his new D-partner, Mickey Krause. Mickey’s smart, talented, and loves telling Rafe what to do. It feels good to…
Quickie Reviews #13 – Caz's Reading Room
A few recent shorter-than-usual reviews - an excellent read, a fun listen and a dud - 2 out of 3 isn't too bad! Kestrel (Starhawk Trilogy #1) by Adrienne Lothy Niko has only ever wanted to protect people. Once a bounty hunter renowned for bringing in the most dangerous criminals the galaxy had to offer,…
Southernmost Murder by C.S. Poe – Caz's Reading Room
Aubrey Grant lives in the tropical paradise of Old Town, Key West, has a cute cottage, a sweet moped, and a great job managing the historical property of a former sea captain. With his soon-to-be-boyfriend, hotshot FBI agent Jun Tanaka, visiting for a little R&R, not even Aubrey’s narcolepsy can put a damper on their…
A Breath of Life (Shadowy Solutions #4) by Nicky James – Caz's Reading Room
What would you do for love? On a balmy September evening, Tallus and Diem discover a man who has been attacked in an alley. Saving his life seems like the right thing to do. With his dying breath, the man thrusts an item upon the couple and makes one request. Get rid of it. The…
The Traitor’s Curse (Twilight Mages #3) by Eliot Grayson (audiobook) – Narrated by Kirt Graves – Caz's Reading Room
Betrayed, beset on all sides, and possibly bewitched… Since the sudden, suspicious, and unlamented death of his father, only one man stands between Lucian and the grudging acceptance of his subjects: Benedict, a powerful dusk mage, a military hero, the favorite of the ducal council… and Lucian's stepbrother. Not that Benedict wants a shackle disguised…
TBR Challenge: You & Me by Tal Bauer – Caz's Reading Room
Landon Larsen is the envy of all the dads in Last Waters, Texas. He's cool, confident, and put together. He and his son—the high school's all-star quarterback—have the perfect father-son relationship. He’s such a Super Dad, it's almost sickening. I'm not cool, or confident, and my relationship with my son couldn't be worse. He's barely…
Breakout Year by KD Casey – Caz's Reading Room
Eitan Rivkin is used to being first. First generation born to Russian immigrant parents, first overall pick in the draft, now the first ballplayer to come out… before his first big contract. It’s lonely being the first, and it’s especially lonely in the inescapable eye of New York sports media. So when he wants to…
Colder Than Sin (Cold Justice: The Negotiators #2) by Toni Anderson – Caz's Reading Room
Hostage Negotiators can talk themselves out of anything—except falling in love. Top FBI negotiator Quentin Savage is hurled into his worst nightmare when a terrorist attack on a luxury hotel propels him from esteemed keynote speaker to powerless captive. Haley Cramer is co-owner of a private security firm and prides herself on her independence, but…
The Haunting of William Thorn by Ben Alderson – Caz's Reading Room
William Thorn had his life all planned out… until he discovered his long-term boyfriend Archie in bed with another man. Distraught, William kicks him out of their home, where tragedy strikes when Archie is killed instantly in a car accident. Riddled with guilt, William is shocked to learn that he’s inherited a manor in the…
The Quarterlands (Dark Water #4) by Xanthe Walter – Caz's Reading Room
Josiah believed he'd escaped the Quarterlands forever. But his pursuit of justice drives him back to the one place he swore he'd never return—home. Meanwhile, Alex surrenders to his captor's desires, playing a dangerous game of deception. But as the charade corrodes his sanity, their relationship twists into something monstrous. When Josiah's relentless investigation finally…
The Question of Us (Fisher & Church #2) by Jay Hogan – Caz's Reading Room
The nightmare is over. Or so I keep telling myself. Bruised and battered, we'd narrowly escaped with our lives. I should be grateful. Grateful that my captors are in custody. Grateful that the chilling, roller-coaster of events actually brought Nick and me closer. Grateful that we’ve finally taken a step toward something more than friendship.…
Born to Be Legends (Soulbound 7.5) by Hailey Turner (audiobook) – Narrated by Gary Furlong – Caz's Reading Room
Some endings are just new beginnings. Patrick Collins earned the peace he’s found in New York City with his pack through sacrifice. Six years out from the end of the world, he’s satisfied with the life he’s built and doesn’t think about what else the future might hold until he stumbles his way into a…
Hopeful Hearts (Stealing Hearts #4) by K. Evan Coles – Caz's Reading Room
Some hearts are made to be hopeful. Ian Byrne is done with love. Or so he’s been telling himself since his life crashed and burned. Ian got through his depression with help from friends and his career as an orthopedic nurse, as well as a big shaggy dog that’s not really his. And if most…
Fall Into You by Dylan Morrison – Caz's Reading Room
Fifteen years ago, Will Robertson ran from his destiny, leaving his family farm and everything he was meant to be behind. So when he's forced home to small-town Glenriver, only to find the farm's irritatingly sexy manager Casey Reeves living happily in his childhood home, naturally they hate each other on sight. Will's plan is…
Hooked on You (EMS Station 1 #1) by K. Evan Coles (audiobook) – Narrated by Kevin Earlywine – Caz's Reading Room
What’s a straight guy to do when he falls for his new friend? Paramedic Connor Devlin is a stressed-out tower of a man. Hoping knitting will help him unwind, he visits a local craft shop, where he’s overwhelmed by the yarn selection but more so by his feelings for shop owner Judah. Judah Bissel is…
Maybe (Mis-shapes #1) by Fearne Hill – Caz's Reading Room
Learn to fly. Fly away. Isaac: After one quarrel too many with our wealthy father, my eighteen-year-old brother, Ezra Fitz-Henry, does exactly that. He flies away, leaving me behind to play the part of the perfect and dutiful son. When our cold, heartless father dies a decade later, Ezra strolls back into my life—as difficult…
Keep You Safe (Second Chance Ranch #2) by Annabeth Albert – Caz's Reading Room
What happens at the swimming hole, stays at the swimming hole… When Adler arrives at Second Chance Ranch, I know he’s trouble. Adler gets under my skin like no one else and threatens my quiet, orderly, ranch foreman life. In fact, my body’s reaction to his presence is something of a surprise. When I have…
The First Turn (Throttle & Thrust #1) by Ryan Reed – Caz's Reading Room
Cast out by his father’s racing empire, a disgraced driver hunts for glory—and collides with the irresistible man who controls his fate. Wyatt West had it all: a championship-contending seat with his father’s motorsport team, the West Racing legacy in his blood, and a future mapped out in silver and blue. Until Cash West caught…
Transparent is a Color (Subparheroes) by Kaje Harper (audiobook) – Narrated by J.F. Harding – Caz's Reading Room
Perry's mother told him he'd develop the superpower of flight, like his grandfather. She even named him Peregrine, so folks would call him "The Falcon." Spoiler— they don't. Because when he did come into his power, all he got was the ability to change colors. Not even himself, like some kind of Chameleon Man, but…
TBR Challenge: Broken Silence by Felice Stevens – Caz's Reading Room
Justin Molina has secrets. He’s served his time but remains a prisoner of his past, unable to forgive himself for failing his family when they needed him most. Justin’s grief is overwhelming, but he keeps silent and focuses on his goals. About to graduate college, he tries to keep his head above water—no matter how…
Breaking the Ice (Portland Evergreens #4) by Beth Bolden (audiobook) – Narrated by Darcy Stark – Caz's Reading Room
Coach Gavin Blackburn has been through hell. Three years ago, he was on top of the world, courted by the best teams in the NHL to coach their players. His wife’s unexpected death destroyed him, and sent him running from hockey. He thought he’d left the sport behind forever, but when his ex-player shows up…
Mr Collins in Love by Lee Welch – Caz's Reading Room
The year is 1811 and the new rector of Hunsford, Mr William Collins, must be above reproach. He must be respectable, pious, good at losing at quadrille, and disapproving of popular novels. Above all, he must obey his terrifying patroness, Lady Catherine de Bourgh. When William’s boyhood friend Jem arrives, looking for safe harbour from…
Ilya by Barbara Elsborg – Caz's Reading Room
Two desperate men, one stolen necklace and a daring escape—what could possibly go wrong? Ilya hadn’t imagined that attending his sister’s wedding would mean being imprisoned in the family home. For the last month, he’s been put through conversion therapy by a ruthless bastard, employed by his father, who’s determined to beat the gay out…
Changes on Ice (Changes #3) by Kaje Harper – Caz's Reading Room
Rusty Dolan tries to think of himself as lucky. When his folks declared him dead to them for being gay, he'd already turned eighteen, his hockey gear was in his truck, and NHL star player Scott Edison lived a dozen miles down the road. Which meant instead of crashing his life, Rusty had a place…
The Last Grift (Subtle Deceptions #1) by Elle Keaton (audiobook) – Narrated by Christian Leatherman – Caz's Reading Room
Jaded confidence man Gabriel Karne is on the run. A literal snarling, slobbering guard dog nips at his heels. If he makes it over the chain-link fence, he vows to skip town for friendlier climes. Somewhere no one knows his name. It will be fine. Everything will be fine. Less than twenty-four hours on the…
Always Murder (The Last Picks #9) by Gregory Ashe – Caz's Reading Room
The only thing worse than murder is…no murder? It’s Christmastime, and Dashiell Dawson Dane (just Dash) is looking forward to a quiet holiday season—no unexpected visitors, no relationship drama, and absolutely no murders. But when his friend Millie asks for help, Dash says yes. Because that’s what friends do. Millie’s brother, he learns, has been…
Hudson River Homicides (Memento Mori #4) by C.S. Poe – Caz's Reading Room
The Cold Case Squad has a problem: someone won’t stop taunting Detective Everett Larkin. He’s been able to apprehend some of the worst criminals to ever stalk the streets of New York City, thanks in great part to forensic artist and boyfriend, Ira Doyle, but after their last case, events have taken a turn for…
The Grip of Death (Arcane Hearts #8) by Nazri Noor (audiobook) – Narrated by Zachary Johnson – Caz's Reading Room
Wedding Bells. Death Knells. Jackson Pryde and Xander Wright are hard at work preparing for their upcoming wedding. Good thing they have everything they need right in the Black Market, whether it’s an enormous cake or the perfect wedding rings. Jack is working on an incredible project, too: an arcane engine inspired by his parents’…
With One Kiss (Paris Tales #2) by H.L. Day – Caz's Reading Room
A fake relationship with his frenemy’s straight little brother? Definitely not on Laurent’s bingo card. But destiny has other plans. Laurent is doing just fine, thank you very much. He doesn’t need matchmaking, and there’s no gaping hole in his life. Work, friends, and dealing with his alcoholic father keep him busy enough. Enter Cormac…
The Lost Zone (Dark Water #3) by Xanthe Walter – Caz's Reading Room
Dark Water. Deadly Secrets. Dangerous Love. London, 2095. Sixty years after rising seas drowned the old world, a corrupt system of servitude keeps the new one afloat. As Alex Lytton unravels the mysteries of Belvedere, he learns the skills he needs to survive. But his greatest test awaits on his return to Ghost Eye City,…
To Sketch a Scandal (Lucky Lovers of London #4) by Jess Everlee – Caz's Reading Room
Forbidden love is an art all its own London, 1886 Barkeep Warren Bakshi is happy with the secrets that he keeps—those of the patrons he serves at underground queer club The Curious Fox, and his own. But when Warren’s long-lost brother returns, bringing unexpected wealth to the Bakshi family, his elevated status requires more dignified…
Walking on Broken Paths by Amy Aislin – Caz's Reading Room
Desperate to escape the pain of his brother’s death, Jesse Melnik ran—but he couldn’t outrun the grief, no matter how much distance he put between himself and his past. Now, after fifteen years of trying, he’s finally ready to face his hometown of Charlottetown again. He expects the memories of his brother to hover in…
On Thin Ice (Portland Evergreens #3) by Beth Bolden (audiobook) – Narrated by Darcy Stark – Caz's Reading Room
Finn has lived with the pressure of hockey’s expectations since he was old enough to understand his father was one of the greatest the sport had ever known. He’s changed positions. Changed plans. Changed colleges. But he’s never managed to outrun the pressure. When it starts ruining his performance on the ice, he knows he…
TBR Challenge: The Curtain Rises (Warrender Saga #4) by Mary Burchell – Caz's Reading Room
London, 1960s Nicola Denby’s life couldn’t be more perfect. She has met the love of her life, an orchestra musician called Brian Coverdale, and is looking forward to their future. But her world comes crashing down when she receives the news that Brian has suddenly died whilst on tour in Canada. And so the future…
Look Before You Leap (Miss Prentice’s Protegées #2) by Virginia Heath – Caz's Reading Room
Nine years ago, Lord Guy Harrowby was publicly humiliated by a failed romantic gesture. Now, with the clock ticking on a promise he made to his mother to make her a grandmother by his thirtieth birthday, Guy is horrified to see his incorrigible mother taking matters into her own hands: she's organised a week-long house…
Pucked Up (Punk as Puck #2) by E.M Lindsey – Caz's Reading Room
Sometimes what happens anonymously in a dingy, pay by the hour motel room shows up a month later to reveal himself as your new coach… I have rules. Very important rules. No real names, no strings, no seeing each other again. It’s always worked out well for me, and it’s the only thing that keeps…