First book for 2019: Traitor by Jonathan de Shalit

When a young Israeli walks into an American embassy and offers to betray his country for money and power, he has no idea that the CIA agent interviewing him is a Russian mole. Years later, the Israeli has risen in the ranks to become a trusted advisor to Israel’s prime minister and throughout his career, he’s been forced to share everything with the Kremlin.

Now, however, a hint that there may be a traitor in the highest realms of power has slipped out and a top-secret team is put together to hunt him down.

Posted January 3, 2019 by Kimberly in Reading, Thriller Thursday, Thrillers / 0 Comments

Looking Ahead: Reading & Running 2019 Goals

I wasn’t very active on the blog last year (Lazy Day Books). My introvert game was strong! I was also wanting to write about more than just books, but felt I should stay “on topic”, so then I ended up not writing much at all. So, I spent some time developing this new site so that I could write about anything I wanted to, like reading, running, baking or even just post photos of pretty places. I also copied over all of my old posts to this new site so I could have everything in one place and build on it.

Now that we’re in a new year, I’d like to get back to regular posting and explore some new topics.

Posted January 2, 2019 by Kimberly in Reading, Running / 0 Comments

Review: Red War by Kyle Mills & Vince Flynn

When Russian president Maxim Krupin discovers that he has inoperable brain cancer, he’s determined to cling to power. His first task is to kill or imprison any of his countrymen who can threaten him. Soon, though, his illness becomes serious enough to require a more dramatic diversion—war with the West.

Upon learning of Krupin’s condition, CIA director Irene Kennedy understands that the US is facing an opponent who has nothing to lose.

Posted September 25, 2018 by Kimberly in Book Reviews, New Releases, Thrillers / 0 Comments

Review + Giveaway: The Shepherd’s Calculus by C.S. Farrelly

When journalist Peter Merrick is asked to write a eulogy for his mentor, Jesuit priest James Ingram, his biggest concern is doing right by the man. But when his routine research reveals disturbing ties to sexual abuse and clues to a shadowy deal trading justice for power, everything he believed about his friend is called into question. With the US presidential election looming, incumbent Arthur Wyncott is quickly losing ground among religious voters. Meanwhile, Owen Feeney, head of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, is facing nearly a billion dollars in payments to victims of sex abuse. When Feeney hits on a solution to both men’s problems, it seems the stars have aligned. That is until Ally Larkin—Wyncott’s brilliant campaign aide—starts to piece together the shocking details.

Posted February 22, 2018 by Kimberly in Contests/Giveaways, Mystery, Reading / 5 Comments

Review & Giveaway: Act of Betrayal by Matthew Dunn

Three years ago, intelligence officer Will Cochrane was brought in by a Delta Force colonel to eliminate a terrorist financier in Berlin. Cochrane executed the target and slipped away, never meeting the other members of the team. But when the mission was over, the colonel vanished and hasn’t been heard from since. Now, years later, members of the Berlin mission are being targeted for assassination—and one, a CIA agent, is close to discovering the truth when he narrowly escapes an explosive fire that destroys his home. He manages to track down the elusive Will Cochrane, and admits that everything Will has been told about Berlin is a lie.

Will is determined to uncover the truth about the Berlin job. Framed for multiple murders, the former spy has gone deep underground to evade his enemies and the Feds. But honor and loyalty to his colleague thrust him into danger once again.

Posted November 6, 2017 by Kimberly in Book Reviews, Contests/Giveaways, New Releases, Reading, Thrillers / 2 Comments

Review: Enemy of the State by Kyle Mills

After 9/11, the United States made one of the most secretive and dangerous deals in its history. The evidence against the powerful Saudis who coordinated the attack would be buried. In return, King Faisal would promise to keep the oil flowing and deal with the conspirators in his midst.

When the king’s own nephew is discovered funding ISIS, the president suspects that the Saudis never intended to live up to their agreement. He decides that the royalty needs to be sent a message and that Mitch Rapp is just the man to deliver it. The catch? America can’t be seen moving against an ally. Rapp will be on his own. Forced to make a decision that will change his life forever, Rapp quits the CIA and assembles a group of independent contractors to help him complete the mission.

Posted September 5, 2017 by Kimberly in Book Reviews, Lazy Day E-Scapes, New Releases, Thrillers / 0 Comments

Review + Giveaway: 66 Metres by J. F. Kirwan

The only thing worth killing for is family.

Everyone said she had her father’s eyes. A killer’s eyes. Nadia knew that on the bitterly cold streets of Moscow, she could never escape her past – but in just a few days, she would finally be free.

Bound to work for Kadinsky for five years, she has just one last mission to complete. Yet when she is instructed to capture The Rose, a military weapon shrouded in secrecy, Nadia finds herself trapped in a deadly game of global espionage.

Posted July 27, 2017 by Kimberly in Book Reviews, Contests/Giveaways, Lazy Day E-Scapes, Reading, Thrillers / 6 Comments

Review + Giveaway: Executive Actions by Gary Grossman

In the midst of a heated presidential campaign, Secret Service Agent Scott Roarke gets an assignment that turns his world upside down. His investigation uncovers a plot so monstrous it can change the course of America’s future and world politics. Roarke discovers that presidency is about to fall into the hands of a hostile foreign power. The power play is so well-conceived that even the U.S. Constitution itself is a tool designed to guarantee the plot’s success.

Posted July 20, 2017 by Kimberly in Contests/Giveaways, Reading, Suspense, Thriller Thursday, Thrillers / 2 Comments