Reviews + Articles
Chasing the Ring by Lauren Rowe
When I was looking for a "hot" book during the cold snap, I stumbled across Chasing the Ring by Lauren Rowe. Although that title could refer to an engagement or wedding ring, the first book in the new romantic series actually refers to a Super Bowl ring. Lauren Rowe's...
Stolen in Death by J.D. Robb
While Stolen in Death was as complicated and terrific as any of J.D. Robb's books, the sixty-second in the series was also an uncomfortable one. Roarke's youth in Ireland as a thief comes back to haunt him, and haunts Eve Dallas even more. Eve and her husband Roarke...
A Study in Secrets by Jeffrey Siger
Jeffrey Siger is known as the bestselling author of the Chief Inspector Andeas Kaldis series set in Greece. A Study in Secrets is a departure for him and for readers, the first in his Redacted Man series. Instead of a police procedural, Siger takes readers into the...
March 2026 Treasures in My Closet – Part 1
This sounds a little crazy. Even though there are fifteen books on this post, this isn't near all of the books I have that are coming out in March. Because I haven't yet moved back home after last week's storm, I don't have access to the physical books that are piled...
This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page
As of right now, Libby Page's novel, This Book Made Me Think of You, will go on my Favorites list for 2026, even if it's only on the January-June list. There were book suggestions to add to my TBR list, a London setting, a marvelous independent bookstore, and lovable...
Kaye Wilkinson Barley’s Favorite Books Read in 2025
Kaye Wilkinson Barley and I have been friends online and in person for years. She's been my roommate at Bouchercon mystery conferences, and on a trip to Paris. It's always a joy to welcome her to Lesa's Book Critiques, and to share the books she loves. You can see...