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Johnny: Book 2 in the Memphis Crime Family TrilogyStory
October 4, 2026 3 min read

JOHNNY IS HERE: BOOK TWO OF THE MEMPHIS CRIME FAMILY TRILOGY IS NOW AVAILABLE

Every villain has a story. This is his. The wait is over. I’m thrilled to officially announce that Johnny, Book Two of The Memphis Crime Family Trilogy, is now available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited. If you’ve been waiting to find out what happens after Memphis, welcome back to the story. And if you’re new…

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The Housemaid by Freida McFadden Book review and movie comparisonsStory
September 8, 2026 4 min read

Book Review: The Addictive Pull of The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

There’s a reason her name keeps coming up in every thriller conversation—and after finishing The Housemaid, it’s pretty clear why. Freida McFadden is the queen of psychological suspense. This is one of those books that doesn’t just hook you… it quietly tightens its grip until you’re fully in it, questioning everything, trusting no one, and…

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September 8, 2026 4 min read

Domestic Violence Books Like It Ends With Us

If It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover left a lasting impact on you, you’re not alone. The novel sparked widespread conversation for its raw and emotional portrayal of love, trauma, and the complexities of domestic abuse. Many readers come away from it looking for similar stories and books that don’t shy away from difficult…

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Johnny book cover reveal for second in series crime thrillerwith a ripped page displaying the coverStory
July 7, 2026 4 min read

It’s Here! JOHNNY Cover Reveal — The Sequel to Memphis

The wait is finally over. I’m so excited to officially reveal the cover for JOHNNY, the sequel to MEMPHIS in my Memphis Crime Thriller series. This book has been such an intense and emotional project for me to write, and after spending countless hours shaping this story, I’m thrilled to say JOHNNY is now with…

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Memphis banner a domestic thriller novel by Holly May CormierStory
September 13, 2025 3 min read

Memphis Ebook Is Here — Launch Day Has Arrived!

Today’s the day!After so many late nights, hard edits, and bold decisions — my debut novel, Memphis, is officially out in the world as an ebook. If you preordered, it should already be sitting on your device, ready for you to dive in. If you haven’t yet grabbed your copy, Memphis is available now on:…

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January 31, 2025 6 min read

The Complexity of Female Protagonists in Literature

A Look at Psychological Thrillers and Domestic Suspense In the world of contemporary literature, the female protagonist has evolved far beyond the classic archetypes of damsels in distress or passive love interests. Today, female leads, particularly in psychological thrillers and domestic suspense, are multifaceted characters who challenge expectations and keep readers on the edge of…

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January 7, 2025 6 min read

The Rise of Women’s Suspense Thrillers in 2025: A New Era of Empowerment and Healing

In recent years, women have increasingly taken center stage in the world of suspense thrillers, reshaping the genre and breathing new life into a traditionally male-dominated field. As we step into 2025, it’s clear that the rise of women’s suspense thrillers is not just a trend—it’s a cultural shift. These novels are doing more than…

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The book cover for "Never Let You Go" by author Chevy StevensStory
May 22, 2020 3 min read

Book Review: Never let you go by Chevy Stevens

This is a first Chevy Stevens read for me and it won’t be my last. I found her writing original and loved the different points of view and switches from past to present entailed in the story. WARNING: Spoilers throughout! If you haven’t read it, here’s the 411 from www.goodreads.com Eleven years ago, Lindsey Nash…

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