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Beguiled
by
Deeanne Gist (Goodreads Author),
J. Mark Bertrand (Goodreads Author)
When novelists Deeanne Gist and J. Mark Bertrand first met in a Houston critique group, they never expected where friendship would take them. She wrote romance; he wrote crime novels. But growing respect for each other's work culminated in the decision to try blending their talents into this wonderfully engaging story merging romance and mystery.
Rylee Monroe walks dogs in...more
Rylee Monroe walks dogs in...more
Paperback, 332 pages
Published
February 1st 2010
by Bethany House Publishers
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I loved the book. The characters are so fleshed out and interesting. The heroine is a strong independent woman and an incredibly hard worker she not only takes care of herself she takes care of her elderly grandmother in a nursing home. Her grandmother raised her when her father left and her mother committed suicide when she was young. As the suspense builds and the mystery of her past unfolds we find out that neither are true and she uncovers what really happened to her parents and who was resp...more
As a previous reviewer mentioned, this Early Reviewer book had no mention in its description that it is a Christian mystery/fiction. In fact there's nothing in the book's description itself that implied it might have any Christian references or go in any direction other than a romance/suspense. Since I wasn't expecting it, I was surprised when out of the blue there was a mention of Christ and devotional praying suddenly on page 44. It confused me b/c there wasn't another mention for that many mo...more
Suspense is a genre I wish more Christian authors would undertake to perfect. Though difficult to master, this category holds us captive from page one and only very reluctantly releases us at the end of the story . . . unless it sneaks under our skin and invades our dreams. It's one of those genres we love to hate. It sets our nerves pleasantly on edge and we jump at shadows for days or weeks afterwards. If written well, suspense novels allow us to feel as though we live, breathe and solve the...more
If you would like to get some light entertainment, this easy-to-read novel would do the job. The plot is quite simple and predictable; it's not thought provoking nor enthralling and even gets a little dull in some parts. However, it could be a nice way to spend a worry-free evening.
The book tells the story of a kind young woman who makes a living by walking wealthy people's dogs in Charleston, a place that keeps a big family secret. She is sweet and naive, and loves the pets she works with. A se...more
The book tells the story of a kind young woman who makes a living by walking wealthy people's dogs in Charleston, a place that keeps a big family secret. She is sweet and naive, and loves the pets she works with. A se...more
"Beguiled" is a Christian romance with a strong suspense element. The romance started out as "Oh, he is sooo handsome, and look at his BMW!" and "Wow, her legs go from here to there in that miniskirt!"--as in, solely physical attraction, but they did eventually get around to appreciating the kindness and other personality traits of each other.
The main characters were very earnest, and they dealt with realistic issues. The suspense was well-written and was mainly created by the threat of physical...more
The main characters were very earnest, and they dealt with realistic issues. The suspense was well-written and was mainly created by the threat of physical...more
I read this book for two reasons: First, it is co-written by one of my favorite authors, Deeanne Gist, and second, it is set in modern day Charleston. That being said, the book would have been better if it had been set in historic Charleston and had a different plot, like a historical romance. However, the authors decided to set it in the present time and to make it a mystery book. The first part of the book, up until about page 120, is completely boring. I had to skim through most of the pages...more
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I'd actually give this 3-1/2 stars!
I've read several books by Gist, so am somewhat familiar with her style. And was interested in seeing how she paired with another author. I really like mystery/suspense type things (books, movies...), and based on personal experience would categorize this book as being somewhere in the middle in terms of rating scale.
I liked the storyline, though I felt it more suspense than romance. It is well-written, if a bit too detailed with descriptions at times. However,...more
I've read several books by Gist, so am somewhat familiar with her style. And was interested in seeing how she paired with another author. I really like mystery/suspense type things (books, movies...), and based on personal experience would categorize this book as being somewhere in the middle in terms of rating scale.
I liked the storyline, though I felt it more suspense than romance. It is well-written, if a bit too detailed with descriptions at times. However,...more
Deeanne Gist's romance writing combined with J. Mark Bertrand's suspense writing blend together into a mildly interesting tale.
Rylee is a sweet, overly naive orphan trying to support her grandmother. She finds herself a suspect in a ring of burglaries. The Robin Hood like thief steals and turns the items over to charities telling them to sell the items and use the money. Rylee's clients are the victims, missing items that hold sentimental value. In steps Logan Woods, a resourceful, energetic rep...more
Rylee is a sweet, overly naive orphan trying to support her grandmother. She finds herself a suspect in a ring of burglaries. The Robin Hood like thief steals and turns the items over to charities telling them to sell the items and use the money. Rylee's clients are the victims, missing items that hold sentimental value. In steps Logan Woods, a resourceful, energetic rep...more
Title: BEGUILED
Authors: Deeanne Gist and J. Mark Bertrand
Publisher: Bethany House
February 2010
ISBN: 978-0-7642-0628-3
Genre: Inspirational/romantic suspense
Rylee Monroe is a professional dog walker to Charleston’s wealthy. The ones who can’t be bothered to care for their own pets. But a thief known only as “Robin Hood” is terrorizing the rich, stealing only one thing, something with sentimental value, and giving it to a non-profit organization.
Since most of the victims are Rylee’s clients, Rylee...more
Authors: Deeanne Gist and J. Mark Bertrand
Publisher: Bethany House
February 2010
ISBN: 978-0-7642-0628-3
Genre: Inspirational/romantic suspense
Rylee Monroe is a professional dog walker to Charleston’s wealthy. The ones who can’t be bothered to care for their own pets. But a thief known only as “Robin Hood” is terrorizing the rich, stealing only one thing, something with sentimental value, and giving it to a non-profit organization.
Since most of the victims are Rylee’s clients, Rylee...more
BEGUILED
By Deeanne Gist and
J. Mark Bertrand
Published by Tyndale
ISBN# 978-0-7642-0628-3
220 Pages
Back Cover: Rylee Monroe, a dog walker in Charleston's wealthiest neighborhood, never feared the streets at night. But now a thief is terrorizing the area and worse, someone seems to be targeting her. Reporter Logan Woods is covering the break-ins with the hope of publishing them as a true-crime book. The more he digs, the more he realizes this beguiling dog walker seems to be at the center of everythi...more
By Deeanne Gist and
J. Mark Bertrand
Published by Tyndale
ISBN# 978-0-7642-0628-3
220 Pages
Back Cover: Rylee Monroe, a dog walker in Charleston's wealthiest neighborhood, never feared the streets at night. But now a thief is terrorizing the area and worse, someone seems to be targeting her. Reporter Logan Woods is covering the break-ins with the hope of publishing them as a true-crime book. The more he digs, the more he realizes this beguiling dog walker seems to be at the center of everythi...more
When I discovered that Bethany House sometimes sends out books for review, I was ecstatic. I love to read and am not able to pick up too many new titles from the library. However, I received Beguiled in the mail and then was swamped. I am remiss in posting a review within a timely manner.
I was really excited to read this book, coauthored by Deeanne Gist and J. Mark Bertrand, because I have read almost every single book that Gist has written. Though known for her historical fiction books, Gist ta...more
I was really excited to read this book, coauthored by Deeanne Gist and J. Mark Bertrand, because I have read almost every single book that Gist has written. Though known for her historical fiction books, Gist ta...more
Rylee Monroe has a thriving business as a dog walker and pet sitter, her clientele living in one of the wealthiest parts of Charleston, SC. When returning one of her charges to his home, she surprises a burglar and immediately calls 9-1-1 to summon the police. Dubbed the "Robin Hood burglar" because he always donates the stolen items to a charity, the thief seems to only strike homes where Rylee is employed. Fearing that the police consider her a suspect, she sets out to try and find the real th...more
I picked up this book because I love reading anything by Deeanne Gist. Having said that, I was quite nervous to read a collaboration book set in the modern time, since Ms. Gist always writes historical fiction. I was suprised to find that I really enjoyed this book.
Rylee is a dog-walker, in an elite neighborhood of Charlston. She loves her dogs as much as if they were her own, and takes wonderful care of them. She is well liked and highly trusted by her old-money employers, with keys to all of t...more
Rylee is a dog-walker, in an elite neighborhood of Charlston. She loves her dogs as much as if they were her own, and takes wonderful care of them. She is well liked and highly trusted by her old-money employers, with keys to all of t...more
May 16, 2010
Molly
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Another "new-to-me author" and one that I can't wait to read more of! I found it extremely difficult to put this book down. It has all the elements of a fantastic book covered: romance, suspense, tested faith and unforgettable, heart-tugging characters. Gist and Bertrand really did an outstanding job together!
I'm trying to put my finger on my favorite part of this book and I just can not do it because the whole book was awesome. It's an enjoyable book through and through, as we follow Rylee and...more
I'm trying to put my finger on my favorite part of this book and I just can not do it because the whole book was awesome. It's an enjoyable book through and through, as we follow Rylee and...more
Beguiled, by Deeanne Gist and J. Mark Bertrand is a romantic suspense. It's a good suspense but drags a little in the beginning. The "crime", a Robin Hood type, is a bit lame. However as the book advances, the crime rings truer.
There were elements that whispered, "yeah, right" as well. For example, Rylee is being stalked, but she still parks in alley-ways and walks near the woods. (The story is true to its setting in Charleston's wealthiest neighborhood. Perhaps in that neighborhood it's impossi...more
There were elements that whispered, "yeah, right" as well. For example, Rylee is being stalked, but she still parks in alley-ways and walks near the woods. (The story is true to its setting in Charleston's wealthiest neighborhood. Perhaps in that neighborhood it's impossi...more
What do you get when you combine Old South charm, romance, and suspense? BEGUILED by Deeanne Gist and Mark Bertrand.
Rylee Monroe is a young lady whose past haunts her. She's not quite sure about it, and has some memories that lurk just below the surface. In spite of it all she's relatively happy, enjoys her work as a dog walker, and loves taking care of her elderly grandmother.
All of this changes when a series of petty burglaries put her in the spotlight. As a result of this she finds danger and...more
Rylee Monroe is a young lady whose past haunts her. She's not quite sure about it, and has some memories that lurk just below the surface. In spite of it all she's relatively happy, enjoys her work as a dog walker, and loves taking care of her elderly grandmother.
All of this changes when a series of petty burglaries put her in the spotlight. As a result of this she finds danger and...more
This is a cute mystery/romance about a dog walker whose clients end up being robbed, but just one item is stolen and not the most expensive thing the thief could take. It's up to Rylee the dog walker and a cute reporter named Logan to figure it out. This is a Christian romance/mystery so there are religious references throughout. I must say that the religious references came off a little preachy at times and not natural. I think that the authors could have weaved faith into the story in a more s...more
I liked the story line but some parts were just too far fetched - When a cop pulls up in front of a house and says he needs to take you in for questioning, do you just say "okay" and get into his mustang???? If some crazy robber is on the loose, would you really roller blade at night in a park with earphones????
I also felt like the "Christian" part of the book was very awkward. There was no metion of faith in the first half of the book and then all of a sudden, Rylee is praying and rediscovering...more
I also felt like the "Christian" part of the book was very awkward. There was no metion of faith in the first half of the book and then all of a sudden, Rylee is praying and rediscovering...more
Rylee is a dogwalker in Charleston and things are getting kind of scary. Several of her clients have been burglarized and she's pretty much the only link between them. And she keeps feeling like someone's watching her. The police obviously think she's involved and she doesn't know how to prove her innocence. Fortunately, there's a really cute newspaper reporter.
I really wasn't a fan of this. It's not that it wasn't entertaining (it kept me reading) but it was sort of lightweight. It should have...more
I really wasn't a fan of this. It's not that it wasn't entertaining (it kept me reading) but it was sort of lightweight. It should have...more
Beguiled: A Novel
By Deeanne Gist, J.Mark Bertrand
Suspenseful and fast-paced, this first collaboration between Gist and Bertrand, is an action-packed mystery romance. Set in a richly detailed Charlotte, South Carolina, struggling heroine Kylee Monroe is a dog walker with a puzzling past and shackled heart who unwittingly lands smack in the middle of a baffling crime spree.
Local journalist and aspiring book author Logan Woods is covering the story; soon finding himself entangled in more than he...more
By Deeanne Gist, J.Mark Bertrand
Suspenseful and fast-paced, this first collaboration between Gist and Bertrand, is an action-packed mystery romance. Set in a richly detailed Charlotte, South Carolina, struggling heroine Kylee Monroe is a dog walker with a puzzling past and shackled heart who unwittingly lands smack in the middle of a baffling crime spree.
Local journalist and aspiring book author Logan Woods is covering the story; soon finding himself entangled in more than he...more
In this amazing suspense novel we meet Rylee Monroe, a dog walker, who is in her early twenties. Rylee works in Charleston, South Carolina, where houses are starting to be robbed by a Robin Hood Burglar. But Rylee works at all these houses and she is being coming the prime suspect. Then Logan Woods, a reporter, comes into the picture and is determined to figure out the burglaries by himself. As Rylee and Logan start to work together, the thief gets closer and closer to hurting them.
I loved Begu...more
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Beguiled by Deeanne Gist & J. Mark Bertrand is a thrilling romantic suspense novel full of twists and turns. Rylee Monroe loves her job as a dogwalker, even if it doesn't pay as much as she'd like and had in the past before her father absconded with the family fortune and disappeared and her mother committed suicide in the wake of his betrayal. Her job is soon threatened when several of her wealthy customers are robbed by the Robin Hood burglar who has an unusual M.O.: he steals one item of...more
Rylee Monroe walks dogs in the ritziest area of Charleston, South Carolina. She leads a solitary life which revolves around the animals she cares for and her senile grandmother in a nursing home.
Newspaper reporter Logan Woods is writing a book about local criminals that could make his career. When his investigation of the Robin Hood Burglaries in prominent Charleston estates leads him to Rylee Monroe, he finds he just may be barking up the wrong statue.
Beguiled is a romantic suspense that kept m...more
Newspaper reporter Logan Woods is writing a book about local criminals that could make his career. When his investigation of the Robin Hood Burglaries in prominent Charleston estates leads him to Rylee Monroe, he finds he just may be barking up the wrong statue.
Beguiled is a romantic suspense that kept m...more
Rylee Monroe is a dogwalker to the elite of Charlestown who live South of Broad St. A rash of thefts have been occurring South of Broad, by a criminal dubbed "The Robin Hood Burglar" since the stolen articles end up at churches or charities with notes to sell the piece and give the profits to the needy. Ever since Rylee nearly caught the Robin Hood Burglar in the act, she's been a bundle of nerves.
Investigative newspaper reporter Logan Woods dubbed the Robin Hood Burglar in the papers first and...more
Investigative newspaper reporter Logan Woods dubbed the Robin Hood Burglar in the papers first and...more
I picked up this book one evening after supper, and found myself staying awake to finish it until 2am. That doesn't happen very often any more, as my need for sleep usually outweighs any exciting reading. But this story really drew me in and kept my attention.
This was the first collaborative project between authors Deanne Gist and J. Mark Bertrand, and I hope they will write together again. It was a nice blend of mystery and romance, with a few references to Rylee's faith thrown in from time to...more
This was the first collaborative project between authors Deanne Gist and J. Mark Bertrand, and I hope they will write together again. It was a nice blend of mystery and romance, with a few references to Rylee's faith thrown in from time to...more
Beguiled has a lot of things going for it. The characters are interesting. Rylee is a dogwalker struggling to take care of her grandmother, who is living in a nursing home, as well as taking care of herself. She loves her job, and loves her clients (the pets) even more. She is a very likable girl. Logan is a bit edgier--he's a journalist working to land a big true-crime novel, so you're not always sure if he's being motivated by the most honorable intentions. But the better that Rylee (and the r...more
Overall Review: Who knew that walking dogs and feeding cats could be so dangerous? Rylee just wants to make ends meet and really enjoys her job with the animals of the ‘Upper Crust’. Until she walks in during a robbery! From that point on, she’s scared, accused, acquitted, accused again, and finds out some truths along the way that completely turn her life upside down. Her path crosses early on with a reporter/novelist/crime fighter/baseball player, Logan Woods, who mostly just wants a chance to...more
Beguiled is a romantic suspense set in the heart of Charleston. Rylee Monroe is a dog walker/pet sitter for the wealthy society of Charleston, the area of the city where she was born. Due to tragic circumstances she now lives on the other side of the city; however the area remains in her heart. When her clients' homes start being burglarized and vandalized, Rylee finds herself in many precarious situations. Meanwhile, Logan Woods is writing a book about the cities' crimes, featuring this latest...more
I read this book because I am a big fan of Deeanne Gist. I was a little apprehensive about reading it, I am one of those people who keeps their lights on all day and night for a week after watching a scary movie.
I delightfully surprised with this book! It had suspense, but not enough to shy me away from finishing it, mixed with the right balance of romance and mystery.
While I was reading it I kept trying to figure out who had done it (I eventually gave up, I honestly had no clue), there are ma...more
I delightfully surprised with this book! It had suspense, but not enough to shy me away from finishing it, mixed with the right balance of romance and mystery.
While I was reading it I kept trying to figure out who had done it (I eventually gave up, I honestly had no clue), there are ma...more
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Deeanne Gist—known to her family, friends, and fans as Dee—has rocketed up the bestseller lists and captivated readers everywhere with her original historical and contemporary romances. A favorite among readers and reviewers alike, her popular titles include A Bride Most Begrudging, A Bride in the Bargain, and Maid to Match. Her latest book, It Happened at the Fair, is her ninth published novel.
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