Here are a few new books releasing this week and my pick of the week is . . .

The Ugly Truth by Jill Orr ~ There’s been a shocking double murder in Tuttle Corner, Virginia, involving high-profile players from Washington D.C. This brings national attention―and big-city competition for the story―to junior reporter Riley Ellison’s little corner of the world. Beloved café owner Rosalee is the prime suspect in the violent crimes, but she insists on her innocence. In exchange for protection, Rosalee gives Riley and her fellow reporter Holman exclusive information that incriminates a powerful person. “the author delivers a comedic delight. . .creating a mystery that kept me glued to the pages. . .I knew I was reading a finely-tuned drama” -my musing