The Cloak And Dagger Club by Jackie McMahon

about book:

Inspired by Agatha Christie's real-life Detection Club, a murder among a group of golden age mystery writers meets a second chance romance in this debut novel from author Jackie McMahon.

London, 1930. Lucy Hubbard is on the cusp of achieving her dreams. With her first mystery novel debuting with strong sales and glowing reviews, she's been invited by Horace Hazelmoor, the king of crime fiction, to join his elite group of writers—the Cloak and Dagger Club.

Thrilled at the opportunity, Lucy finds herself swept up into Horace's glamorous world at the Ritz hotel. She's even willing to put up with the inconvenient presence of her former fiancé, Frank Murray, the club's rising star who is on track to eclipse Horace as Britain's most popular crime writer.

But when Horace is found with a knife in his back, Frank is the police's prime suspect. Despite their complicated history, Lucy knows he's not capable of murder. With suspects galore and the danger rising, these two mystery writers must race to solve the crime—and fight their lingering feelings for each other—before the murderer strikes again.

my thoughts

An elite group of writers - that alone has me reaching for the book. Plus, a club called The Cloak and Dagger Club- how cool is that? Oh, and they are meeting up at the Ritz hotel - how chic is that? London, 1930 is calling and I am most definitely answering, because I have to find out what this writers' club is all about and did I mention that there's been a murder. Yep, looks like THE top crime writer had an enemy and was stabbed in the back - literally! Whoa! And, that is all I will share about this fun and thrilling mystery. Make sure to grab a copy and get stuck in - you are going to enjoy every second you spend with The Cloak and Dagger Club. 

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!

Famous Men: A Novel by Julie Buntin

Whoa! What an awesome book! Loved it to bits!

Famous Men by Julie Buntin is a compelling story about a young woman named Will, who finds herself caught up in a complicated relationship with an older man, Nathan, who introduces her into the literary/academic world that encompasses his life. Reading Will's story and getting to know Nathan is a front row seat into an unequal and harmful relationship riddled with #MeToo rumors.  It's fascinating, sad, upsetting, and so many feels, that you can't help but get caught up in all of it. I would happily recommend Buntin's book to anyone and everyone looking for their next great read - you are going to LOVE this book to bits! Make sure to check it out!

And now, I'm off to continue reading Winspear - who, by the way has a new book coming out next year - woo hoo! 

Happy reading!

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!

Spotlight: Everything To The Sea: A Novel by Alicia Upano

Love the cover and title of this book! Makes me want to grab it and dive right in, which is exactly what I did. And thankfully, I enjoyed the story to bits as well. 

Everything To The Sea is about growing up, loss, tragedy, falling in love, and family. Oh, and did I mention, Hawaii. Yep, the setting is just as lovely to read about as are the unforgettable characters and unputdownable story. I fell in love with this book and really enjoyed getting to know Janie and Kenji and seeing where life took them. Such a terrific novel!

I would happily recommend Everything To The Sea to anyone and everyone looking for their next great read. You are going to LOVE this book!

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!

My Friday Five...

1.  It's been a week since I moved and nothing feels normal anymore. I am adjusting to all the new things in a place and it is overwhelming. Ugh. I'm tired and need a vacation from moving. 

2. Still reading the same two books:

3. I'm finally watching the new season of The Bear and I am loving it. Such a terrific show! So intense and exciting! I'm also rewatching Psych. I need a good laugh and Psych always delivers. 

4. My anxiety is coming and going lately. Makes sense with all of the change. It's just exhausting mentally and physically. 

5. I miss my old home and the familiarity of it all. Makes me a bit sad to think of it. I'm sure that will fade once I feel more settled where I am at. Hmm...

Alright, just wanted a quick catch up. Hope all is well with you. Wishing you a lovely weekend. Happy reading!

Three Things...

1. Moving means feeling out of place in both a good way and a bad way.

2. I've been to Whataburger twice in a week, because it reminds me of a my dad. Plus, they didn't have one where I used to live.  

3. Widows Bay where have you been? I can't believe I was missing out on such a hilarious and quirky show. I am in love! Can't wait for the next season and so glad they got nominated for Emmy awards. 

And now, I'm off to declutter, because moving means decluttering even once you've arrived at your destination. 

Happy reading!