85. A Funny Thing Happened…. By Josh Lanyon ( WM/WM, x-mas novella). A coda to the series.

CWs: references to past trauma.

86. The Rook by Daniel O’Malley (SF thriller/mystery, WFMC).

I was fascinated by the premise and the execution of this story. Intense!

CWs: murder, abuse, abduction, incest, violence

87. Dead Draw by Layla Rayne (WBIM/WGM, romantic suspense) After a sting operation goes wrong Marsh convinces Levi that a MoC will solve all their problems & help them crack the case…but oh no..feelings! HFN but 1 of several novellas.

CWs: terrorism, homophobia, grief

88. All the Devils are Here by Louise Penny (Quebecois MMC, Inspector Gamache mysteries)

A trip to await a birth becomes a vigil and race against time to uncover a massive cover up.

Cw: murder, betrayal, refs: war crimes, genocide, guns, abduction, medical situations