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About bettylouise31

https://idahobluebird50.wordpress.com Member of NetGalley and Edelweiss Senior Citizen and been reading and sharing my thoughts on books most of my life. I read for my pleasure. I have been married for over 65 years. We had a Bengal Cat, Kato who has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. Interests include reading, dogs, cats, gardening, knitting, crocheting. I have a strong interest in North American native plants. A word on my reviews. I am writing very. Books review are from my public library, brought, many from Netgalley, a few from Edelweiss, occasionally from an author or from friends. The opinions are my own. I represent no publisher, author or any other source​. My reviews can be found on. Tumblr, Goodreads, Google+, and Twitter. I have no Facebook account. Thanks for reading my blog.

#PERISH FROM THE EARTH By Jonathan F. Putman

Posted on May 15, 2021 by bettylouise31

PEACE BE KIND This is the second book in the Lincoln and Speed series. It set upon the Mississippi River. It covers the slave, gambling and family problems. Lincoln is riding with  the circuit court which stopped at Alton, a … Continue reading →

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Dazzling Yellow to Brighten the Day

Posted on May 14, 2021 by bettylouise31

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#GAME OF SCONES By Mary Lee Ashford

Posted on May 14, 2021 by bettylouise31

PEACE BE KIND The first book in the Sugar and Spice series is a relaxing read. I adored the second book so much I decided to read the first one. Sugar Callaway and Dixie Slicer are co-owner of a community … Continue reading →

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KINDRED SPIRITS by Jo Bannister

Posted on May 13, 2021 by bettylouise31

THINK POSITIVE! HUGS! BE KIND While this is the 5th book in this series, it is a new author for me. It work well for me as a standalone, although I would like to know more of the backstory. I … Continue reading →

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FIRST LINES FRIDAY – CAT ON THE EDGE By Shirley Rousseau Murphy

Posted on May 12, 2021 by bettylouise31

https://hoardingbooksblog.wordpress.com THINK POSITIVE! HUGS! BE KIND The murder of Samuel Beckwhite in the alley behind Jolly’s Delicatessen was observed by no human witness. Only the gray tomcat saw Beckwhite fall, the big man’s heavy body crumpling, his round, close-trimmed head … Continue reading →

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DOMINGO By Phyllis A. Whitney

Posted on May 12, 2021 by bettylouise31

BE KIND A cozy with a friend of the 70’s I read all the Phyllis A. Whitney novels as soon as they came out. I was happy to see the e-books of this novel. I had forgotten how you are … Continue reading →

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#THUNDER ON THE RIGHT by Mary Stewart

Posted on May 11, 2021 by bettylouise31

PEACE BE KIND Needing a good story to read, I went to my friend Mary Stewart. The story is slow to start but picks up the pace and moves rapidly through the events Jenny Silver is bothered by a letter … Continue reading →

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#FAIR GAME By Annette Dashofy

Posted on May 10, 2021 by bettylouise31

DEATH BY EQUINE Released date May 11 PEACE BE KIND The eighth book in the Zoe Chamber mystery is a gone one as Annette Dashofy has another clever story. There 3 different themes running through and all brought skillfully brought … Continue reading →

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#READ AND BURIED by Eva Gates

Posted on May 10, 2021 by bettylouise31

DEADLY EVER AFTER Release date May 11 PEACE BE KIND The sixth book in the Lighthouse mysteries finds work on the construction to stabilize the foundation of Lighthouse stopped because a book has been buried near the foundation. Lucy Richardson … Continue reading →

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THEN THERE WERE NUNS By Kylie Logan

Posted on May 10, 2021 by bettylouise31

A TRAIL OF LIES Released date May 11 BE KIND A Retreat Center is opening on South Bass Island and the first group of visitors are nuns who all earned a grant. They had never met each other. Bea is … Continue reading →

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