Vanessa Westermann

1 week ago | observerbd.com | Vanessa Westermann |Anne Logan

I read the first book in the Charley Scott mystery series a few years ago, you can find my review here. The second in the series titled Shudder Pulp by Vanessa Westermann is much the same, but it takes place during the shorter days of fall instead of the hot days of summer. The hallmarks of what I loved in the first book have also returned; the cottage country setting, the cozy mystery vibe, and the chocolatier and his famous chocolate shop.

1 month ago | 49thshelf.com | Kerry Clare |Vanessa Westermann |Trevor Corkum

The magical imagery of birds is unparalleled in Dare to Bird, and Melissa Hafting helps the reader to understand why—as she believes—birds have the power to both save and heal us amid many of life’s challenges. ***** Excerpted from Dare to Bird: Exploring the Joy and Healing Power of Birds, by Melissa Hafting. Copyright © 2025. Published by RMB: Rocky Mountain Books. Reproduced by arrangement with the publisher. All rights reserved.