Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Sophia Rose Reviews - The Shop on Hidden Lane by Jayne Ann Krentz

 




The Shop on Hidden Lane by Jayne Ann Krentz

Paranormal Romance, Suspense

Publisher:  Berkley

Published:  1.6.26

Pages: 329

Rating: 4.5 stars

Format: eARC

Source:  NetGalley

Sellers:  Amazon

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GoodReads Synopsis:

New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz dives into an enthralling new romantic suspense novel filled with deeply entrenched grudges, psychic dangers, and a conspiracy that threatens not only two families but also the entire paranormal community.

The Harper and the Wells families have regarded each other with deep suspicion for four generations. The Harpers have been known to offer their psychic talents for less-than-legal purposes, and the powerful Wells clan has a reputation for playing both sides of the street. But for all the years of history and distrust between them, there is a mysterious pact binding the two. They share the responsibility for protecting a long-buried and very dangerous secret.

Sophy Harper and Luke Wells are shocked to learn that her aunt and his uncle have been sleeping together—and now they are both missing. Not only that, but the last traces of them are at the scene of a murder soaked in negative paranormal energy. Clearly, someone is willing to kill to obtain the secret their families have been charged with protecting. Despite their mutual distrust, which, as far as Sophy is concerned extends to Luke’s hellhound of a dog, they both know that the terms of the pact must be honored. 

Their investigation uncovers a psychic trail leading to a bizarre desert art colony where nothing is as it seems. But Luke and Sophy are concealing a few secrets, too. By a strange twist of fate, a Harper and a Wells have no choice but to trust each other and the fierce attraction that is binding them as surely as the pact between the families.

 

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Sophia Rose Reviews - The Purloined Portrait by Christina Dudley, narrated by Katherine Anderson

 




The Purloined Portrait by Christina Dudley, narrated by Katherine Anderson

#5 The Hapgoods of Bramleigh

Historical RomCom

Publisher:  Tantor Audio

Published:  10.7.25

Time:  10 hours 45 minutes

Rating: 4 stars

Format: audio

Source:  Tantor Audio

Sellers:  Amazon

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GoodReads Synopsis:

Youngest of the Hapgood daughters, Edith is the petted darling of her family, her artistic ability a source of pride to all. But with a heart full of painting, there’s no room for romance, not even with Lionel, her brother-like distant cousin who has long adored her. But when Edith’s art career stands in jeopardy, Lionel champions her, at the cost of his own future. Will the eyes of her heart be opened too late, or can she somehow rescue their chance for love?

Monday, March 2, 2026

Sophia Rose Reviews - Constituent Service by John Scalzi

 




Constituent Service by John Scalzi

#2 Third District

Science Fiction

Publisher:  Subterranean Press

Published:  11.10.25

Pages: 86

Rating: 4 stars

Format: eARC

Source:  NetGalley

Sellers:  Amazon

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GoodReads Synopsis:

The aliens are here . . . and they want municipal services!

Ashley Perrin is fresh out of college and starting a job as a community liaison for the Third District—the city’s only sector with more alien residents than humans. Ashley’s barely found where the paper clips are kept when she’s beset with constituent complaints–from too much noise at the Annual Lupidian Celebration Parade to a trip-and-fall chicken to a very particular type of alien hornet that threatens the very city itself.

And if that’s not terrifying enough, Ashley is next up at the office karaoke night.

It's Parks and Recreation meets the Federation of Planets in this fast and funny audio exclusive by Hugo Award winner and Audible best seller John Scalzi.