#review #horror #timeloop Kiss, Slay, Replay by Rachel Harrison

Every wedding guest’s worst nightmare is on repeat in this wild and twisty new horror novel from the New York Times bestselling author of So Thirsty and Play Nice.

It’s the picture-perfect wedding The venue is dreamy, the weather is beautiful, love is in the air—and Willa Sullivan is having a bad time. She’s excited to celebrate her best friends finally having the big wedding they’ve always wanted, but this is the first time she’s seen her ex-fiancé in months, and he brought a date. Everything feels off, like she stumbled into an alternate universe. But things start to look up when Willa meets Danny, the groom’s charming and single childhood best friend. When they sneak off together, their rendezvous is interrupted by a masked killer terrorizing the reception. Willa and Danny fight to save the ones they love and survive the night, but the killer is unrelenting. A final girl, Willa is not.

Or is she? She wakes up and it’s the morning of the wedding. She just had the most intense nightmare of her life. Only as the day unfolds, there are some uncanny coincidences that make her question whether it was really a dream, déjà vu, or something more sinister. After a horrifying turn of events, Willa comes to understand that she’s stuck in a loop of carnage and terror that she must learn how to escape or else suffer a fate worse than death—being an eternal wedding guest.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/234746583-kiss-slay-replay

https://www.amazon.com/Kiss-Slay-Replay-Rachel-Harrison/dp/B0FSK5G8GS/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

i bought this book and here is my honest review

Willa just went through the worst break up ever, and now she had to slap a happy face on to go to her best friend’s wedding when there is a chance she’s going to see her ex. but one this she isn’t expecting is to see a strange guy in the woods, fall for the grooms best friend and then have to see everyone she loves and cares for die all in one night or so she thinks. Willa has to relive the nightmare of her friend’s wedding over and over again, but with a different killer each time. will she ever get to move on to the next day or will it be a terrible nightmare for the rest of her days.

Rachel Harrison is the author of The Return, nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. Her short fiction has appeared in Guernica and Electric Lit. She lives in New York with her husband and their cat/overlord.

#WOTR27 #AuthorInterview – R. Phoenix/Raissa Donovan

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

R. Phoenix / Raissa Donovan

How did you hear about this event? How many years have you attended?

 Kate Hawthorne; this will be my first time!

What genres do you write?

 gay romance, mafia romance, why choose/poly romance, college romance

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

 Kings of Violence (Raissa Donovan & Addison Wolf)

What is one fun fact about you? It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

I love watching cooking competition shows but hate cooking.

What are your social links?

https://rphoenixbooks.com/links/ & https://rphoenixbooks.com/rd-links/

What are you buy links?

https://rphoenixbooks.com/links/ & https://rphoenixbooks.com/rd-links/

#review #audiobook Bad Bishop (Society of Villains 1) by L.J. Shen narrated by Lucy Rivers and Corvin King

He’s Deathless. She’s trying to find a reason to live.

Lila


My innocence was ripped from me one fateful night under the starless sky. Resulting in an unwanted teenage pregnancy and a secret the Camorra must bury. My father decided to hand me off to the highest bidder. The lucky winner? Tiernan Callaghan, psychopath extraordinaire. The Irish mafia prince wants me for all the wrong reasons. Alliance. Money. Prestige. War. I am but a pawn in his twisted game. The man who sits on a throne of his enemies’ skulls thinks I’m a weakling. Little does he know, in this chess game, the underdog wins. Because the thing about bad bishops? They protect good pawns.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/232477281-bad-bishop

https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Bishop-Society-Villains-Book/dp/B0FNFCP6SH/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BnyJ_Uueo-yOw6V6LoCCAmWptGmUcanfGwNwLnljgOjGRoRErXF2FI8RapuDZkHQvktt9ny6UX5oHfKHqw3EB2rK5C-19YJnK79l3BPUlDG2yIJRlvh2d6dgI4Gv2DlOO9OT9ii8eplJrp_T4p2X_PmKp5PE_SE0GvAKAM9SBm2L_7g8AZmPCBgQv0GXuPsMcZxh3tkXPN3MgZUY7jA3JOIBPrJFXxFhGi_dZeYrhglwTaTMFjyKo7ezBMeypgDNdDMFsY43ip6vEDKimJbz7XvSt-TxwxWHJqDPyf48UzI.eg7WjZXzEGsuXKeMFHYWvTL8sikymF5HmklM8xqMMCI&qid=1789655221&sr=8-13-spons

i bought this audio book and here is my honest review 

when a family secret gets out after the daughter gets her innocence taken away her father sells her to the highest bidder and when the family has to now deal with him and the baby that came from their daughters’ rape. there will be so much blood shed than ever before. so many secrets that just start pouring out into the open. how will they all handle it when everything is finally out of the closet. 

L.J. Shen is a New York Times, USA Today, WSJ, Washington Post and #1 Amazon Kindle Store bestselling author of contemporary romance books.

She writes angsty books, unredeemable anti-heroes who are in Bill Gates’s tax bracket, and sassy heroines who bring them to their knees (for more reasons than one).

#WOTR27 #AuthorInterview – Malinda Andrews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

 My name is Malinda Andrews, and I am a multi genre author who fell backwards into writing romance. But now that I’ve started, my brain keeps coming up with more stories! Though I still enjoy the fantastical elements of high fantasy, urban fantasy, and all the world building that entails.

How did you hear about this event? How many years have you attended?

 I heard about WOTR from a writer friend, Melissa Haag, several years ago and have wanted to attend for a while! 2026 was my first year, and ’27 will be my second time. I was honored to attend last year, and am looking forward to coming back!

What genres do you write?

 Contemporary Romance, Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy, Fairy Tale, High Fantasy

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

 Oh goodness, I have a few that I think have “flown under the radar” so to speak. But I really think Wolf’s Blood and its trilogy doesn’t get as much attention and love as I feel it should. Bryna, the FMC, demanded her story be told. So I did, even though her story wasn’t in the line up and I was working on something else at the time. But she was insistent, and it’s a story that was so much fun to create and world build for. Someday I plan to get back into her world as there are more adventures with Bryna and Ethan that need to be told.

What is one fun fact about you? It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

I don’t drink Coffee! I’ve made it through five years of college, “big kid” jobs, and three children…all without one drop of coffee! I do, however, know the best places local to me for hot chocolate and other drinks. My favorite is when it’s fall and winter and the hot cider comes back to Colectivo. I would love to have that be a menu option all year round!

What are your social links?

https://linktr.ee/Malindawrites?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=ed83b47e-22ac-4e5e-b649-018a249444bb 

What are you buy links?

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Malinda-Andrews/author/B013YY7Z42?shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=f8137e95-d3a4-460f-a730-94d204cf9b52 

#Review – The Summer Children (The Collector 3) by Dot Hutchison

This FBI agent has come to expect almost anything―just not this…

When Agent Mercedes Ramirez finds an abused young boy on her porch, covered in blood and clutching a teddy bear, she has no idea that this is just the beginning. He tells her a chilling tale: an angel killed his parents and then brought him here so Mercedes could keep him safe.

His parents weren’t just murdered. It was a slaughter―a rage kill like no one on the Crimes Against Children team had seen before. But they’re going to see it again. An avenging angel is meting out savage justice, and she’s far from through.

One by one, more children arrive at Mercedes’s door with the same horror story. Each one a traumatized survivor of an abusive home. Each one chafing at Mercedes’s own scars from the past. And each one taking its toll on her life and career.

Now, as the investigation draws her deeper into the dark, Mercedes is beginning to fear that if this case doesn’t destroy her, her memories might.

First I just want to say that this book is my favourite of the series. Hands down one of the best books I’ve read this year. I usually choose the first book in a series as my favourite but not this time. Don’t think this has ever happened to me before either.

I’m also really liking that each book is from a different agent’s point of view. This one is in Mercedes’ POV and even when I finished the first chapter only, I had a feeling this was going to a doozy and man was I right.

My first thought was, who the heck are these kids that keep showing up at her door? Are they from one of the foster homes she stayed at? WHO ARE THEY??

Right away I wasn’t a fan of Mercedes’ girlfriend. She knows what Mercedes does for a living and yet, she was not supportive at all and made it seem like Mercedes asked for this crap to happen to her.

As we dive deeper into these random children showing up at Mercedes door, we learn that it’s not so random and that there’s a purpose. An angel is saving them but why? Who is this angel?

I don’t want to give too much away but man, this book was SO good. I do suggest starting with the first book though. Because each book is about a different agent and you learn more about their lives, their friendships with each other and so on. I also love that you see Inara, Bliss and Priya quite often. I just love this whole family dynamic.

My reader heart is so full right now.

Read in KU – https://amzn.to/3TiTedp

#WOTR27 #AuthorInterview – DV Fischer

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

DV Fischer, plus size dark romance author

How did you hear about this event? How many years have you attended?

 You (Twinsie Angie)

What genres do you write?

 Plus size dark romance

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

 Her

What is one fun fact about you? It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

 Fear of outerspace

 What are you buy links?

https://www.amazon.com/stores/DV-Fischer/author/B08XJP3QGD

#review #audiobook Sister Wife: A Memoir of Faith Family and Finding Freedom by Christine Brown Woolley narrated by Christine Brown Woolley

From TLC’s Sister Wives star Christine Brown Woolley, a groundbreaking and heartfelt memoir about living in a family like no other and finding the strength to leave Mormonism—and the only life she’s known—behind.

Christine Brown Woolley had always dreamed of having a picture-perfect family—beautiful children, an adoring husband, and of course, a sisterhood of wives to share him with. Raised in Utah by practicing polygamists, Christine knew her life was less than normal, but that didn’t stop her from loving the full house of her childhood any less.

Becoming Kody Brown’s third wife in 1994, Christine finally found the big, happy family she had hoped for. When TLC’s hit show Sister Wives premiered in 2010, Christine knew it was her chance to shine a light on the brighter side of polygamy—the helping hands, the lively discussions, and their unmatched devotion to each other. But the cameras also revealed a much darker truth.

Now, in this candid tell-all, Christine shares for the first time the journey that led her away from the Morman church and the bold path she is carving to live apart from all she has ever known. Moving, genuine, and insightful, this is a uniquely powerful tour de force of Christine’s journey toward and beyond her time in the spotlight as a sister wife.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/224004260-sister-wife

https://www.amazon.com/Sister-Wife-Memoir-Finding-Freedom/dp/B0DYWRP8HP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1KRHNGUR0F7LW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rZqDexFIXknOMpLN9G6iNhluaeeT3e1-QIKjsLVzdvN21DtsqzDwfBjo-hOr_ojOtpyfM_o4OrKkfgTyAqb0LLSCyUcwy7Ay5EKj3PlPwNp7ZEH5Zmra_UP4-BrkyvgP577pVsPw2ILWo1dUJovmpw.8kOJZAvNEIllOu9JkmC8hkCaVejp6tvrh-7sTCsTZoo&dib_tag=se&keywords=sisterwives+by+christine+brown&qid=1788202748&sprefix=sisterwi%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1

i bought this book and here is my honest review

As a fan of the show and Christine, I was excited when she was coming out with a book. and most of the things she says about her ex-husband I’m not surprised he seems just as egotistical, behind closed doors as he does on the cameras. im glad to get a smaller piece of her life and story and love, love that she finally got her happily ever after with her current and only marriage to David, on tv they are amazing and im sure they are that way when the cameras are off.

Christine Brown Woolley rose to fame as a star of the hit TLC reality show Sister Wives. She has six children, and lives happily in Utah with her husband.

 

#WOTR27 #TwinsieTalkBlogger – Dee Hopping, Blogger for TwinsieTalk Book Reviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

mama, book nerd, random hobbyist, some say crafty crocheter,

What do you think makes WOTR so different from other events?

its really like a family reunion that you actually want to go to and there’s books

Why should readers choose WOTR? What’s something readers should know about WOTR?

you never know what your gonna find there and how many new friends you will make there

What is a special memory you have about WOTR?

there are so many memories I have about WOTR. but all the inside jokes you have with authors that are friends and seeing the excitement on the authors faces when I give them their crochet goodies I make them

 

#WOTR27 #TwinsieTalkBlogger – Tenise Webber, Blogger for TwinsieTalk Book Reviews and TwinsieTalk Pride Organizer

 

 

 

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hello! I’m Twinsie Tenise. I live in central Illinois with my wife and 3 fur babies. Our children are grown and even though they don’t live at home we are lucky enough to see them and the grandkids often. Robyn and I have been married for 11 years in November. Robyn and our granddaughter volunteer for Writers so if you’ve ever been to WOTR, you have more than likely seen us around. I read mostly MM romance with occasional Sapphic romance and edge-of-your-seat thrillers. Please don’t expect me to remember exactly how long I’ve been with Twinsie Talk, I feel like its been 6 or 7 years. 🙈 I hate that I can no longer say those 2 numbers without hearing 6/7 over and over again. Oh did I mention I’m the manager in a middle school kitchen. I’m sure you can understand how fast the new phrases get old. Annnd moving on…

 

What do you think makes WOTR so different from other events?

I’d say its the sense of a community. No matter if its your first year or you’ve been to every single event, you always feel like family. Over the past 12 years I have made friends with some wonderful humans, humans I could not imagine my life without them. I value their friendship, advice, criticism, and slight harassment because its how some of us show our love!

 

Why should readers choose WOTR? What’s something readers should know about WOTR?

The event space is massive! Theres room to wander around without feeling claustrophobic. I’ve found that sometimes the authors may be just as nervous as we are to meet them for the first time so don’t freak out. I mean we all freak out but you don’t have to worry. I promise if it is your first time attending, you will be ready to buy tickets for next year before the weekend is over. Remember to have fun!

Its ADA accessible which makes it easier for those who use a walker, wheelchair, or mobility scooter. As I mentioned above, the family reunion feel. Its like coming home. Its all inclusive. They even have pronoun and hugs/no hugs stickers at check in.

 

What is a special memory you have about WOTR?

Oh my, there are so many different memories so I will select one from 2026. It involves our crazy table at the after party We always manage to end up in some sort of a nonsensical conversation that makes complete sense to everyone at the time. This time it including me explaining a certain scene in an A.d Ellis book to everyone at our table, then Jill and I trying to figure out how said scene went down. At one point I was sitting on the floor as we worked through things and of course my wife took a picture of it. Our after party table always ends up being a riot! I love my Writers On The River family!

 

#WOTR27 #TwinsieTalkBlogger – Kelly Marie, Blogger for TwinsieTalk Book Reviews

 

 

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Twinsie Kelly

 

What do you think makes WOTR so different from other events?

It just IS different. There isn’t a bunch of crazy extras trying to get more exposure. WOTR is completely transparent with the mission, the charity, including everyone, and keeping everything running like a well oiled machine.

 

Why should readers choose WOTR? What’s something readers should know about WOTR?

The event space is amazing! Everyone has room and time to mingle with authors and other readers. I have never been to WOTR and left without having a new friend, whether it being another reader or author.

What is a special memory you have about WOTR?

It is hard to choose only one. I moved away from the area in 2019 but I love being able to come back and see so many of my friends. However, one thing I LOVE hearing is newcomers talk about what an amazing experience they had. It just makes me get all the feels!

 

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