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Mark Love lived for many years in the metropolitan Detroit area, where crime and corruption were always prevalent. A former freelance reporter, Love honed his writing skills covering features and hard news.

Love is the author of three Jamie Richmond romance mysteries, "Devious", "Vanishing Act" and "Fleeing Beauty". "Chasing Favors" and the novella "Stealing Haven".

He also writes the Jefferson Chene mystery series, which includes "Why 319?", "Your Turn to Die" and "The Wayward Path".

Love also wrote the novel "Rules of Desperation" which is a standalone mystery/thriller.

His latest work is the novella "Part-Time Criminal" was published in 2025.

Love resides in west Michigan with his wife, Kim. He enjoys a wide variety of music, books, cooking ...more

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	Why 319? 3.95 avg rating — 55 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Devious (Jamie Richmond Mystery #1) 4.16 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2009 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Wayward Path 4.80 avg rating — 20 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Your Turn to Die (A Jefferson Chene Mystery Book 2) 4.79 avg rating — 14 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Chasing Favors 4.33 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Vanishing Act (Jamie Richmond Mystery #2) 4.33 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2013 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fleeing Beauty (Jamie Richmond Mystery #3) 4.38 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2014 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Inkspell Holiday Delights Romances and Recipes by Mark Love (Goodreads Author), Melissa Kay Clarke (Goodreads Author), Kristine Lynn really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Part-Time Criminal it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stealing Haven (Jamie Richmond Mystery Book 4) 3.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Forty-First Issue

Forty plusone! Somehow the months just keeprolling by. Which means it’s time for another issue, with my thoughts onwriting, recent book events, an interview with a new author and of course,music. Perhaps a little change of paceis in order.

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Mark Love rated a book it was amazing Evening in the Yellow Wood (Lantern Creek Series #1) by Laura Kemp (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book has something for everyone. If you’re looking for great characters trying to discover their own paths, you’ll enjoy this one. The mixture in equal parts of mystery, romance and a dash of the supernatural will keep you turning the pages. Laur ...more
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Mark Love rated a book it was amazing The House of Grins by Donald Levin (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Having a stable family life can be elusive. For many, it’s the fabric of dreams. That’s what Robert Fitzpatrick is chasing. When things don’t work out as planned with his own wife and children, Fitzpatrick takes a different approach, drawing three st ...more
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Mark Love rated a book it was amazing Whistle by Linwood Barclay (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I've enjoyed Barclay's work for years. That being said, I didn't even read the blurb when picking up a copy. Boy, was I in for a surprise! This wasn't his usual type of thriller. This one takes the reader for a ride into the dark side, which reminded ...more
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Sometimes siblings can work together to achieve a common interest or goal. Other times, sibling rivalry kicks in and the competition can get fierce. Fortunately, that’s not the case for Jam and Jax Trachsel when they learn their inheritance from a re ...more
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Sometimes siblings can work together to achieve a common interest or goal. Other times, sibling rivalry kicks in and the competition can get fierce. Fortunately, that’s not the case for Jam and Jax Trachsel when they learn their inheritance from a re ...more
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Mark Love rated a book really liked it The Last Run (Queen & Country, #3) by Greg Rucka	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
It's been a while since I've read the first two books in the series, but that wasn't an issue. Rucka draws you right into the spy thriller with plenty of controversy, action, strategic planning and just enough twists to keep you intrigued. An entertai ...more
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Mark Love is now following Greg Rucka Author of Batwoman: Elegy
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