Als ich im Hof gerade das Fahrrad abstelle, rollt ein XL-breiter Kinderwagen durchs Tor zum Aussenlift. Oma, Opa, Mama strahlen daneben.
„Vincent und Theo!“ sag ich. Vier blitzblanke klare Augen staunen in die Welt hinaus und mich an, „wie Engelchen,“ füge ich leise hinzu.
Dreistimmig schreit die Familie auf, sie wissen mehr, und lachend verschwinden sie im Lift.
Die sehenden Augen der Zwillinge begleiten mich noch. 👁️

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BCS #454 ebook is out early today at @WeightlessBooks & Kindle Store and for subscribers, featuring stories by @mercwolfmoor and @jonolfert.bsky.social behind cover art by Silas Goewey.

https://weightlessbooks.com/fiction/beneath-ceaseless-skies-issue-454/
https://www.amazon.com/Beneath-Ceaseless-Skies-Issue-454-ebook/dp/B0GTC4PQMZ/
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Why I Want to Read: Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank by Elle Cosimano

One of the things I want to do when it comes to reading is to have a clear reason why I want to read a book. With that goal in mind, I’ve decided to start a new series here where I spend Wednesdays sharing the why since I have nothing better planned for Wednesdays. I hope you enjoy!

Title: Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank (The Finlay Donovan Series)

Author: Elle Cosimano

Publisher: Minotaur Books

Publication Date: November 7, 2023

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Anyone can spot a window of opportunity, but not everyone can manage to fall straight through one.

Veronica Ruiz is on the run for the first time in her life—though certainly not the last. After being falsely accused of stealing money from her college sorority, she packs up and heads to her cousin Ramón’s apartment, planning to change her name and start over, away from backstabbing girls and university drama (and far, far away from her arrest warrant in Maryland).

At the local bank on the first morning of her new life, it occurs to Vero that she’d be a better bank teller than most of the current employees; she may not have much money, but what little she does have, she knows how to manage. Unfortunately, the only available position is a cleaning job and so, desperate for a fresh start, she takes the bank manager’s offer.

But nothing in Vero’s world has ever been simple so of course, shortly after she begins work, she overhears a conversation between her new boss and a security guard: someone who works there has been stealing. Seeing a window of opportunity, Vero sets out to find the identity of the thief, present the evidence, and then push for the perfect job. All of which would be easier if her irresistibly infuriating childhood crush Javi wasn’t living in the same damn town.

Offering the insight that readers have been craving into fan-favorite Vero’s past and a closer look at the moment Finlay and Vero first meet, Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank is a can’t-miss addition to the Finlay Donovan series.

I think I was supposed to read this one before the last one I read, Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice. At least, it was published first. Of course, when I picked up the last Finlay Donovan book, I didn’t pay much attention to the short story. Or maybe I thought it came later? Or does it even matter at what point during the series I read Vero’s story?

Honestly, I’m kind of interested to see if this will offer a different take on raising Finlay’s kids. I’m always curious about what Vero thinks of them and of taking care of them. But this one also sounds like it gives some insight into the trouble Vero is in. I’m not exactly interested as my interest in the series overall isn’t all that high, but it’s sitting on my NetGalley shelf, and has been for a while.

I’d like to read this one before I read Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave because it sounds like this story should have been read a whole book ago. And I’d like to try to remember to read it. I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t been reading quite as much as I usually do.

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