My Thoughts - WHAT LIES WE KEEP by Janet Roberts

 

WHAT LIES WE KEEP by Janet Roberts August 11 - September 5, 2025 Virtual Book Tour

Cyber security expert, Ted McCord, has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Charlotte McCord never understood her husband’s addiction to the trappings of corporate life - the titles, the money, the promise of visible success he sees as opposite his Montana upbringing. Ted uncovered an embezzlement scheme, did something unthinkable to gain a promotion, and hid his actions from his wife. Then the guilty co-conspirators turned the tables on him. Charlotte leaves, taking their daughter. As Ted works to clear his name, Charlotte leans on her friends. But one friend’s secret shocks Charlotte, upending everything she believes about Ted. Unsure who to trust, she jettisons from hurt and anger to the tempting promise of solace in the arms of a handsome River Rescue officer. Stretching from Pittsburgh’s urban skyline to the beautiful ranch country of Montana, What Lies We Keep is a moving story of corporate ambition that shakes the very foundations of a marriage and asks: What happens when we embrace the life we think we should have rather than the life we have? Book Details: Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Domestic Suspense, Cybersecurity  Published by: Porch Swing Publishing, LLC Publication Date: August 2, 2025 Number of Pages: 338 Author Bio: Janet Roberts writes character driven, contemporary fiction set wholly or partially in Western PA, where her roots run deep. Her readers know to expect a female character who awakens to the discovery of her own inner strength while facing adversity. Her award-winning novel What Lies We Keep (2024) combines cybersecurity with domestic suspense. It is the 2024 Winner of the Literary Titan Silver Award, Firebird Book Award, Pencraft Summer Awards for Literary Excellence -Suspense, and TAZ Award - Mystery; 2025 International Impact Book Awards - Contemporary Fiction/Realistic Fiction; and a 2024 Finalist for the American Writing Awards’ Hawthorne Prize, 2024 American Fiction Awards – Best New Fiction, and 2024 American Book Fest Best Book Awards – Best New Fiction. Her poetry has been published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and in San Fedele Press’ Art in the Time of COVID-19. A member of Women’s Fiction Writers Association (WFWA), Pennwriters, and Sisters in Crime, she’s a former global leader in cybersecurity education and awareness with over a decade of experience. She lives in Pittsburgh, PA, where Frick Park is her favorite place for a hike. She loves travel, wandering through bookstores in other countries, reading on her porch swing, and sharing a bottle of wine with friends.  Learn more about Janet Roberts at: www.BooksByJanetRoberts.com Amazon Author Profile Goodreads - @writer12 BookBub - @JanetRoberts Instagram - @janetroberts77 Threads - @janetroberts77 LinkedIn Facebook MY THOUGHTS  What Lies we Keep is written by Janet Roberts. This is a new to me author and I will be keeping an eye out for new releases. This book is well written with well developed characters. The author has crafted a well blended story of raw emotion and suspense.  Ted McCord  has been fired. He has been hiding a lot from his wife, including what he uncovered and used to his advantage for a promotion. When it all blows up, his wife, Charlotte. leaves and is left in shock. Ted has always chased money and status and Charlotte has not been interested in that. When everything comes crashing down she is not sure who she can trust. From Pittsburg to Montana the author crafts her scenes so detailed you feel like you are there.  I enjoyed this story and will be keeping an eye out for upcoming releases. Thank you to the author, publisher and Partner in Crime Tours for allowing me to read a copy of this book - all thoughts are my own.    Giveaway: This is a giveaway hosted by Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours for Janet Roberts. See the widget for entry terms and conditions. Void where prohibited. The giveaway is for:    2 - $25 Bookshop.org Gift Cards https://www.promoamp.com/c/what-lies-we-keep-by-janet-roberts

My Thoughts - SINS OF THE FATHER by James L'Etoile

 

SINS OF THE FATHER by James L'Etoile August 4 - 29, 2025 Virtual Book Tour

Detective Nathan Parker discovers an unidentified man tossed to his death from an airplane is connected to the emergence of a new criminal organization, Red Dawn, when a secretive Joint Terrorism Task Force appears in Phoenix. The leader of the Task Force coerces Parker to support their efforts or his ex-coyote friend, Billie Carson, could face federal charges for supporting a terrorist organization. With Billie’s freedom in jeopardy, Parker agrees and one-by-one, people associated with the Task Force are picked off. When a target close to Parker is attacked, and the Task Force leader vanishes, Parker seeks help from an unusual ally to expose Red Dawn's mastermind. Familiar foes, lies, secrets, and a father’s sin converge in a deadly standoff. Book Details: Genre:  Thriller; Police Procedural  Published by: Level Best Books  Publication Date: July 15, 2025 Number of Pages: 320  ISBN:  978-1-68512-992-7  Series: The Detective Nathan Parker Novels, Book 4 levelbestbooks Author Bio: James L’Etoile uses his twenty-nine years behind bars as an influence in his award-winning novels, short stories, and screenplays. He is a former associate warden in a maximum-security prison, a hostage negotiator, and director of California’s state parole system. His novels have been shortlisted or awarded the Lefty, Anthony, Silver Falchion, and the Public Safety Writers Award. River of Lies, Served Cold, and Sins of the Father are his most recent novels. Look for Illusion of Truthcoming soon. Find out more at: www.jamesletoile.com Prison to the Page Newsletter Amazon Author Profile Goodreads BookBub: @crimewriter Instagram: @authorjamesletoile Threads: @authorjamesletoile X: @JamesLEtoile Facebook: @AuthorJamesLetoile BlueSky: @jamesletoile.bsky.social   My Thoughts  SINS OF THE FATHER is written by James L’Etoile. I first got a chance to interact with this author during a zoom call he was on with other authors. I loved how he interacted with readers and answered questions. I read my first book by him shortly after. Now he’s an author that goes to the top of my TBR when I see he has a new release.  This is part of the Detective Nathan Parker series but can be read as a stand alone. I’ve read all the books in the series so I was super excited about this one.  Detective Nathan Parker discovers an unidentified man tossed to his death from an airplane is connected to the emergence of a new criminal organization, Red Dawn, when a secretive Joint Terrorism Task Force appears in Phoenix.  Red Dawn is a criminal enterprise. Parker finds himself deep in the case with everything to lose. This one is personal.  Well written with great character development. I was drawn into the story right away. The author does such an amazing job in crafting his characters and realistic storylines that you will not want to put it down.   Thank you to the author, publisher and Partners in Crime Book Tours for allowing me to read a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.  Giveaway: This is a giveaway hosted by Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours for James L'Etoile. See the widget for entry terms and conditions. Void where prohibited. The giveaway is for:    $25 Amazon.com Gift Card, 2 winners https://www.promoamp.com/c/sins-of-the-father-james-letoile

My Thoughts THE LEAST OF THESE by Mitchell S Karnes

 

THE LEAST OF THESE by Mitchell S Karnes August 4 - 29, 2025 Virtual Book Tour

An Abbey Rhodes Mystery     Nashville Homicide Detective Abbey Rhodes is caught between a high-profile murder and multiple disappearances in a homeless camp. When the Mayor discovers one of the victims is the stepson of Jonathan Lee Thomas, a wealthy investor in the city’s East Bank Project, he forces Abbey to abandon all other cases. She faithfully follows orders until her best friend, Susan Ripley, goes missing. Each case triggers Abbey’s PTSD, bringing the past and its secrets crashing around her. She stretches herself to the limit as she learns every life has value. Her investigation jeopardizes the safety of her closest friends, and Abbey must face her guilt when one of them is shot. Book Details: Genre:  Christian Crime, Christian Mystery Published by: WordCrafts Press Publication Date: July 30, 2025 Number of Pages: 286 (HC)  ISBN: 9781967649037 (ISBN10: 1967649030) (HC) Series: Abbey Rhodes Mystery Series, Book 2 Author Bio: Mitchell S. Karnes is Christian husband, father, and grandfather. He uses his experiences and insights as a minister, counselor, and educator to write and speak on challenging issues and concerns with an ever-growing audience. This is his seventh novel. Mitchell has also published three short stories, a one-act play, and numerous Bible study lessons. Through two separate battles against Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, God has given Mitchell a new perspective on life that challenges him to create stories not only to entertain audiences but call them to action. Mitchell's mission is to reach and reconcile those who have been disillusioned with God and his church and inspire the church to live out the love of Christ Jesus in a broken and hurting world. Catch Up With Mitchell S Karnes: www.MitchellSKarnesAuthor.com Mitchell's Newsletter Amazon Author Profile Goodreads BookBub Instagram - @mitchellskarnesauthor X - @mitchellskarnes Facebook WordCrafts Press   I’m  My Thoughts  THE LEAST OF THESE is written by Mitchell S Karnes. This is book two in the Abbey Rhodes Mystery series. I’ve read book one and I was super excited to read book two.  Abbey is a Nashville Homicide Detective. She’s pulled off all other cases when a missing person case turns out to be the stepson of Jonathan Lee Thomas, a wealthy investor in the city's East Bank Project. Abbey is torn because some of the others are people that no one cares about.  Readers will see a lot of growth from Abbey in book two. However she still struggles with PTSD. She’s for a lot on her plate and the weight of the job threatens to crash down.  This book drew me in right away.  This book is well written. The characters are well developed. I love seeing characters evolve in a series. This author will be one that goes to the top of my TBR with new releases.  Thank you to the author, publisher and Partners in Crime tours for allowing me to read a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.  Giveaway: This is a giveaway hosted by Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours for Mitchell S Karnes. See the widget for entry terms and conditions. Void where prohibited. The giveaway is for:   2 - $15 Amazon gift cards for a winner in the US   https://www.promoamp.com/c/the-least-of-these-by-mitchell-s-karnes