Book Review Tuesday: I Wouldn’t Be Surprised @dlfinnauthor

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Mae Clair

Warm and cozy window seat with cushions and a opened book, light through vintage shutters, rustic style home decor. Small cat on window seat, along with coffee cup by pillow, Words Book Review Tuesday superimposed over image Good morning, friends! Happy last Tuesday of July. I only have one book review for you today, but it is a wonderful short read that I highly recommend. I give five fantastic stars to I Wouldn’t Be Surprised by D.L. Finn

Book cover for I Would Be Surprised by D. L. Finn shows title text over flames on black background I Wouldn’t Be Surprised: A Short Story
by D. L. Finn

This is a short, quick read, that delivers creepiness and suspense. Janice and her husband Dale live in an isolated location, surrounded by woods. One night over dinner, Janice makes jokes about things that wouldn’t surprise her (Bigfoot, UFOs, etc. ) if they suddenly showed up. The next morning, her husband finds something unexpected outside–a possible “gift” from an unknown “someone.”

After that, the oddities multiply. It’s hard to say much without giving away the plot, but I found all the strange things that kept happening, and the sense of steadily mounting danger to be very well done.

When Janice finds herself alone in the house, circumstances go from eerie to outright menacing. Elements of the supernatural combine with an old mystery for a satisfying conclusion. I could also see this becoming a ongoing series. I read this over a lunch break and was sad when it ended. Well-written and suspenseful!

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Genre: 45-Minute Literature & Fiction Short Reads

As always, I wish you happy reading, and adding to your TBR! 🙂

74 thoughts on “Book Review Tuesday: I Wouldn’t Be Surprised @dlfinnauthor”

Jan Sikes on July 28, 2020 at 9:37 AM said:

I thoroughly enjoyed Denise’s short story, especially the ending! Thanks for sharing, Mae!

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- Mae Clair on July 28, 2020 at 11:56 AM said:
  
  Thanks for reading, Jan. I loved this one, too! 🙂
  
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- D.L. Finn, Author on July 28, 2020 at 12:13 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Jan xo
  
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Judi Lynn on July 28, 2020 at 9:38 AM said:

This makes me think of the beginning of the movie The Witches of Eastwick when the three women are laughing and talking and describe their perfect man. Things got odder for them, too. A fun way to start a story! Congrats on it, D.L.Finn and good luck with it! Great review, Mae.

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- Mae Clair on July 28, 2020 at 11:58 AM said:
  
  I thought the concept was so cool, Judi. I could definitely see myself engaging in a similar conversation/game, speculating on all matter of oddities. It added such a creepy vibe to the story when strange things starting happening to Janice and Dale.
  
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- D.L. Finn, Author on July 28, 2020 at 12:14 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Judi. That was a fun movie.
  
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Staci Troilo on July 28, 2020 at 9:38 AM said:

This sounds like it would be perfect for me. Best wishes to Denise. I’m off to Amazon…

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- Mae Clair on July 28, 2020 at 11:58 AM said:
  
  Yay! It’s a short, quick read. Engaging and spooky. Happy reading, Staci!
  
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- D.L. Finn, Author on July 28, 2020 at 12:12 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Staci:)
  
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- D.L. Finn, Author on July 28, 2020 at 12:16 PM said:
  
  Yay!
  
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Tessa Pulyer on July 28, 2020 at 10:10 AM said:

Sounds eerie and wonderful! And short. I do appreciate short stories ❤️. Great review!

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- Mae Clair on July 28, 2020 at 11:59 AM said:
  
  Shorts are so nice between longer books. Kind of like a breath of fresh air or a quick snack. And this was a yummy one, LOL!
  
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Jina Bazzar on July 28, 2020 at 10:12 AM said:

Sounds creepy. We’re all sad when great books end, no matter the length.

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- Mae Clair on July 28, 2020 at 11:59 AM said:
  
  True on both counts, Jina! 🙂
  
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Natalie Ducey on July 28, 2020 at 10:59 AM said:

Awesome review to share, Mae. Cheers to Denise! 🙂

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- Mae Clair on July 28, 2020 at 12:00 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Natalie. I really enjoyed the creepy vibe in this one. Denise nailed it!
  
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- D.L. Finn, Author on July 28, 2020 at 12:11 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Natalie:)
  
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D.L. Finn, Author on July 28, 2020 at 12:11 PM said:

Thank you, Mae:) I’m so happy you enjoyed Janice and Dale’s strange tale, yay!

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- Mae Clair on July 28, 2020 at 12:12 PM said:
  
  Loved it, Denise. Short, but what a gem of a story!!
  
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Priscilla Bettis on July 28, 2020 at 12:13 PM said:

I went and read the “look inside” preview on Amazon. It hooked me right away!

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- D.L. Finn, Author on July 28, 2020 at 3:19 PM said:
  
  Thank you. Priscilla:) I’m happy to hear that!
  
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- Mae Clair on July 28, 2020 at 6:33 PM said:
  
  Cool! And it only gets better from there, Priscilla!
  
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D. Wallace Peach on July 28, 2020 at 12:32 PM said:

I saw this on Denise’s site and it looks so creepy and fun (in a quick scary way). Congrats to Denise on the great review. Well done, Mae. 🙂

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- D.L. Finn, Author on July 28, 2020 at 3:20 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Diana:)
  
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  - D. Wallace Peach on July 28, 2020 at 3:48 PM said:
    
    I have my copy. I love quick reads – perfect for the hammock. 🙂
    
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  - D.L. Finn, Author on July 28, 2020 at 3:49 PM said:
    
    I like that! We just put ours up:)
    
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  - Mae Clair on July 28, 2020 at 6:34 PM said:
    
    Or the pool, Diana 🙂
    
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- Mae Clair on July 28, 2020 at 6:33 PM said:
  
  You hit the nail on the head, Diana–creepy and fun!
  
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robertawrites235681907 on July 28, 2020 at 12:37 PM said:

A lovely review of this book, Mae. I have read a few other good reviews of it.

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- D.L. Finn, Author on July 28, 2020 at 3:21 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Robbie:)
  
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- Mae Clair on July 28, 2020 at 6:35 PM said:
  
  So glad to hear it’s getting attention in the blogosphere, Robbie. Those good reviews are well deserved!
  
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Lauralynn Elliott on July 28, 2020 at 12:57 PM said:

I just popped over to Amazon and bought it!

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- D.L. Finn, Author on July 28, 2020 at 3:22 PM said:
  
  Yay!Thanks, Lauralynn 🙂
  
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- Mae Clair on July 28, 2020 at 6:36 PM said:
  
  Oooh, wonderful, Lauralynn. I’m sure you’re going to love it! 🙂
  
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Jacquie Biggar on July 28, 2020 at 1:39 PM said:

I have this on my TBR list- wonderful review!

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- D.L. Finn, Author on July 28, 2020 at 3:22 PM said:
  
  Happy to hear that, Jacquie:)
  
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- Mae Clair on July 28, 2020 at 6:36 PM said:
  
  I know you’ll enjoy it, Jacquie. I wish you happy reading!
  
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balroop2013 on July 28, 2020 at 2:52 PM said:

Thanks for sharing this review Mae, short stories are fun.

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- Mae Clair on July 28, 2020 at 6:37 PM said:
  
  They certainly are, Balroop. And this one is a gem! It hit all the right notes for me.
  
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff on July 28, 2020 at 3:18 PM said:

This definitely sounds like my cup of tea!

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- D.L. Finn, Author on July 28, 2020 at 3:22 PM said:
  
  Thank you 🙂
  
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- Mae Clair on July 28, 2020 at 6:38 PM said:
  
  Wonderful to hear, Kim. It was creepy and fun 🙂
  
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Teri Polen on July 28, 2020 at 3:57 PM said:

You had me at isolated location, surrounded by woods – set my mind thinking of all the things that could happen. Congrats to Denise on the review!

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- D.L. Finn, Author on July 28, 2020 at 4:20 PM said:
  
  So many possibilities isolated in the woods, Teri:) Thank you!
  
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- Mae Clair on July 28, 2020 at 6:38 PM said:
  
  It’s the perfect setting for such an eerie story, Teri, Denise definitely delivered with this short tale, I loved it!
  
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John W. Howell on July 28, 2020 at 4:17 PM said:

Super review, Mae. Congratulations to Denise.

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- D.L. Finn, Author on July 28, 2020 at 4:21 PM said:
  
  Thanks, John 🙂
  
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- Mae Clair on July 28, 2020 at 6:39 PM said:
  
  Thanks, John,
  Denise did an awesome job with this one.
  
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  - John W. Howell on July 29, 2020 at 8:33 AM said:
    
    Good to know. 😊
    
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Soooz on July 28, 2020 at 5:40 PM said:

Great review, Mae! Congratulations, Denise. I have this on my TBR and am looking forward to readinng it.

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- Soooz on July 28, 2020 at 5:41 PM said:
  
  Ooops… I look forward to reading it, not readinng it. Did someone say coffee?
  
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  - Mae Clair on July 28, 2020 at 6:40 PM said:
    
    LOL! Been there, done that. 🙂
    
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  - Soooz on July 28, 2020 at 8:11 PM said:
    
    Sigh. Keep those coffee’s coming. My hands appear to be dyslexic this morning. 🙄
    
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- Mae Clair on July 28, 2020 at 6:40 PM said:
  
  I know you’ll love it, Soooz. Very eerie and entertaining.
  
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- D.L. Finn, Author on July 28, 2020 at 6:58 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Soooz:) Happy reading!
  
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Joan Hall on July 28, 2020 at 6:07 PM said:

I read this over lunch break as well and I immediately wanted more!

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- Mae Clair on July 28, 2020 at 6:41 PM said:
  
  I agree, Joan. I could see Denise spinning it into a series with Janice and Dale.I’d happily tag along 🙂
  
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- D.L. Finn, Author on July 28, 2020 at 6:59 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Joan, for allowing Janice and Dale on your lunch break 🙂
  
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petespringerauthor on July 28, 2020 at 10:21 PM said:

I like a quick read that packs a punch and keeps you guessing. This one sounds like it’s got all the ingredients.

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- Mae Clair on July 29, 2020 at 8:49 AM said:
  
  It does at that, Pete. Denise wrote an engrossing short story. I loved it!
  Thanks for visiting to check it out 🙂
  
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- D.L. Finn, Author on July 29, 2020 at 2:25 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Pete:)
  
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Jessica Bakkers on July 29, 2020 at 12:14 AM said:

Oh boy, this sounds like one for me! Thanks Mae, and Denise – I’ve got my copy!

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- Mae Clair on July 29, 2020 at 8:49 AM said:
  
  Yay! Happy reading, Jess!
  
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- D.L. Finn, Author on July 29, 2020 at 2:25 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Jessica….yay!
  
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  - Jessica Bakkers on July 30, 2020 at 3:38 AM said:
    
    I’m halfway through already 🤗
    
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coldhandboyack on July 29, 2020 at 9:05 AM said:

I’m glad to see shorter works gaining in popularity. Sounds like a good one.

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- Mae Clair on July 29, 2020 at 9:37 AM said:
  
  I do enjoy shorter reads, especially between longer books. Denise has a winner with this one!
  
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- D.L. Finn, Author on July 29, 2020 at 2:27 PM said:
  
  It’s nice sometimes to read a story in one sitting and I’m glad there are so many choices out there to read, Craig:)
  
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Flossie Benton Rogers on July 30, 2020 at 5:06 PM said:

Sounds good! Thanks for the review.

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- Mae Clair on July 30, 2020 at 8:11 PM said:
  
  Thanks for checking it out, Flossie!
  
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- D.L. Finn, Author on August 1, 2020 at 11:56 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Flossie 🙂
  
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| Purvasha | on August 2, 2020 at 11:28 AM said:

Hey Mae, glad to stumble upon your review! Not a fan of short stories, but mysteries? Hell yeah!

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- Mae Clair on August 2, 2020 at 12:44 PM said:
  
  Hey, there! Mysteries are my favorite too.
  Glad you dropped by to check out the review!
  
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- D.L. Finn, Author on August 3, 2020 at 3:18 AM said:
  
  Thanks Purvasha:)
  
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