The Operator by Gretchen Berg

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Operators listening in on conversations?

It’s the 1950’s, and that could be done with a simple "number please."  The operators could also disconnect a call too.

What if you heard something in a conversation about you?  Would you keep listening to conversations?  Would you try to do something about what you heard?

Vivian was devastated when she listened to a conversation and found out she was the topic of some gossip and gossip she wanted to keep under wraps even though she knew it would spread like wildfire.

After hearing the gossip, Vivian tried to avoid everyone when she went out in case they would ask her any questions.

What could it be that she was so worried about? The reader was kept in suspense for many chapters.

There were other problems that the town thought were worth gossiping about too - and there was plenty of gossip to pass around. 

Secrets and gossip kept the small town of Wooster buzzing.

THE OPERATOR is a light, comical, enjoyable read that should be enjoyed by readers of all genres.  5/5

This book was given to me by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Spotlight and Giveaway of A Forgotten Murder by Jude Deveraux

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Justine Sha of Harper Collins is celebrating the release of:

A FORGOTTEN MURDER

With a USA Giveaway!!

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This March, #1 New York Times bestselling author, Jude Deveraux continues her Medlar Mystery series with the 3rd installation. In A FORGOTTEN MURDER (On-Sale: March 10, MIRA Books)

#1 New York Times bestselling romance author Jude Deveraux continues her new mystery series with this third Medlar Mystery novel. Old friends gather at a country estate in England to solve a twenty-five year old mystery. But the festive murder-mystery weekend takes a dangerous turn when the remains of someone who'd been thought to have run off with valuable jewelry are found and the victim has clearly met with foul play. Now in mass market format.

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PRAISE FOR A FORGOTTEN MURDER:

BESTSELLING AUTHOR: Jude Deveraux has long been a regular on bestseller lists.

RAVE REVIEWS: Jude's novels have received rave reviews and endorsements from major influencers in the trade.

STRONG SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE: Jude has over 80,000 followers on Facebook alone.

EXPERT STORYTELLING: Jude trademark heart and humor translate seamlessly into this new mystery genre, where she’s created characters that readers are compelled to care about follow across a series. She is a veteran author who knows what her readers love.

CONTINUING SERIES: This is book 3 in the Medlar Mystery series, now available in mass market format.
 

"Readers who are new to the series will quickly catch up. Juicy neighborhood gossip and a good dose of humor build up to a dramatic ending that's equal parts wicked and fun." -Kirkus Reviews on A JUSTIFIED MURDER

"The mystery debut of bestselling romance author Deveraux (As You Wish, 2018, etc.) starts with an unhappily-ever-after-an unsolved murder. But its heroine, a romance novelist, has a better ending in mind. Fans of Deveraux and the cozy mystery genre will find common ground in this twisted tale of forgotten graves, small-town grudges, and new friends." -Kirkus Reviews on A WILLING MURDER

"Deveraux's charming novel has likable characters and life-affirming second chances galore." -Publisher's Weekly on As You Wish

"Jude Deveraux's writing is enchanting and exquisite...." -BookPage

"Deveraux's touch is gold." -Publishers Weekly

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ABOUT A FORGOTTEN MURDER:

Retired romance novelist Sara Medlar is determined to get her niece Kate out of Lachlan, Florida before someone from her past can cause trouble.

Searching for a reasonable excuse, Sara concocts a plot the way she used to write books. She contacts an old friend in England who owes her a favor and the two agree that Sara should rush to her bedside an the friend will pretend to be dying.

Sara adds to the story by suggesting they try to solve a decades old disappearance that occurred on the estate. Sara's friend eagerly agrees to invite all of the people who were there 25 years ago to reenact that weekend and solve the mystery.

Sara also wants to encourage a romance between Kate and her friend Jack so she insists he come along for the adventure. However, once they arrive in England, no one is who they seem to be and everyone is protecting secrets.

What was meant to be a distraction becomes a real murder investigation when human remains are discovered on the property.

Suddenly, Sara, Kate and Jack are trying to solve another mystery...but will it tear them all apart?


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

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Jude Deveraux is the author of forty-three New York Times bestsellers, including For All Time, Moonlight in the Morning and A Knight in Shining Armor.

She was honored with a Romantic Times Pioneer Award in 2013 for her distinguished career.

To date, there are more than sixty million copies of her books in print worldwide.

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March 9 -16

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Women in History

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Today’s Prompt:  WOMEN IN HISTORY

Marie Benedict writes the most amazing books about women in history.

If you haven’t read any of her books yet, you need to.

Spotlight and Giveaway of Where The Sun Will Rise Tomorrow by Rashi Rohatgi

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Michelle Fitzgerald of FSB Associates is celebrating the release of:

WHERE THE SUN WILL RISE TOMORROW

  
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Published after winning Galaxy Galloper’s “Novella Spectacular” contest to find the best unpublished novella, Where the Sun Will Rise Tomorrow is the beautifully written story of a girl who has no plans to become anything more than what has been promised to her by history—until those promises become untenable.

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PRAISE FOR WHERE THE SUN WILL RISE TOMORROW:

“Rohatgi's prose is measured and highly detailed, even when balancing the emotional lives of her characters.... [Where the Sun Will Rise Tomorrow] does an excellent job of placing readers directly into the politics of the time, highlighting the clash between old and new and between the region's various subcultures... Leela and Maya are so carefully composed that readers will get caught up in this pivotal time in their young lives.”—Kirkus Reviews

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ABOUT WHERE THE SUN WILL RISE TOMORROW:

It's 1905, and the Japanese victory over the Russians has shocked the British and their imperial subjects.

Sixteen-year-old Leela and her younger sister, Maya, are spurred on to wear homespun to show the British that the Indians won't be oppressed for much longer, either, but when Leela's betrothed, Nash, asks her to circulate a petition amongst her classmates to desegregate the girls' school in Chandrapur, she's wary.

She needs to remind Maya that the old ways are not all bad, for soon Maya will have to join her own betrothed and his family in their quiet village.

When she discovers that Maya has embarked on a forbidden romance, Leela's response shocks her family, her town, and her country firmly into the new century.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Rashi Rohatgi is the author of Where the Sun Will Rise Tomorrow.

An Indian-American Pennsylvania native who lives in Arctic Norway, her short fiction and poetry have appeared in A-Minor Magazine, The Misty Review, Anima, Allegro Poetry, Lunar Poetry, and Boston Accent Lit.

Her non-fiction and reviews have appeared in The Review Review, Wasafiri, World, Literature Today, Africa in Words, The Aerogram, and The Toast. 

She is a graduate of Bread Loaf Sicily and associate professor of English at Nord University.

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GIVEAWAY:

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OUR WINNER IS:

ANN - CONGRATS

THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED.

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ONE ENTRY PER PERSON PLEASE. 

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March 8 - March 15

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This Week At Silver's Reviews

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Crown On The Cover

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Today’s Prompt:  CROWN ON THE COVER

I won this book from a Harper Collins Tiki Hut presentation.  Just love Lainey, Virginia, and Chris.

Can you share a book with a crown on the cover?