Heartthrobs, Zombie Mobs & Hollywood Divas

Laughs, gore and drama galore!

[3 trade paperback books from left to right: One Death at a Time, He Falls First, Zom RomCom]

One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman

contemporary mystery

Berkley, April 2025

Sobriety challenges, meetings, an uneasy alliance, a road trip, an assortment of unusual and unlikely allies, betrayals, lots of laugh and profound sentiment make Julia and Natasha's journey an enjoyable ride even as it addresses ageism sexism with organic candor.

He Falls First by Jill Shalvis

contemporary romance

Sourcebooks Casablanca, August 2025

This love story focuses on the joy of support offered by biological and found family even as it references the evolution of recovery from past experiences of domestic violence.

Zom RomCom by Olivia Dade

contemporary speculative adventure romance

Berkley Romance, August 2025

A laugh-aloud spoof of manmade horrors with its own unique quirkiness that delivers so many good feelings even as it addresses significant loss and grief. Readers missing the Sookie Stackhouse dynamic with Erik(?) the vampire should especially enjoy the banter between Edie and Max.

This week's BAC (Book Acquisition Compulsion) Issues

[bookstack of 8 books from top to bottom: Chocolate Chip City, Vengeance of the Pirate Queen, The Dirty Version, Sometimes You Stay, Scotch on the Rocks, He's to Die For, The Baby Dragon Cafe, The Launch Date]

Life is even more challenging than usual for most of us so savor all of the everyday pleasures each day and encounter offers.

Always wishing you good health, peace of mind & joy!

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