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Deadly Season (Book 1 Carmedy & Garrett Mystery series)

July 18, 2025
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Deadly Season (Book 1 Carmedy & Garrett Mystery series)

I will point out that this isn’t fifteen years old, despite what you may think. No, this was published in 2024.

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Cross the Viaduct (Chabochi Book 3)

July 18, 2025
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Cross the Viaduct (Chabochi Book 3)

I understand why the viaduct is cross. (h/t PJ)

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Christmas Stocking of Love: A Colorado Holiday Romance (Aspen Ridge Book 11)

July 17, 2025
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Christmas Stocking of Love: A Colorado Holiday Romance (Aspen Ridge Book 11)

The season of giving keeps on giving.

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Such… Is Life: The Story of the Trials and Tribulations of an Immigrant

July 17, 2025
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Such… Is Life: The Story of the Trials and Tribulations of an Immigrant

With a summation like that, there’s not really much reason to read the book, is there? (h/t PJ)

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Two of a Kind – The Beginning (Jax Diamond Mysteries)

July 17, 2025
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Two of a Kind – The Beginning (Jax Diamond Mysteries)

I would say that one is too many.

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Vestal Aversion

July 16, 2025
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Vestal Aversion

Rarely has the “mystery meat” tag been deployed so profoundly. (h/t PJ)

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Having a Wonderful Christmas Time Film Guide

July 16, 2025
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Having a Wonderful Christmas Time Film Guide

So, how’s your Christmas in July going?

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Rocket Summer

July 16, 2025
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Rocket Summer

Aka The Summer I Don’t Remember Because I Was Stoned. (h/t PJ)

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