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For Love of Livvy (Esposito Mysteries #1)
by
J.M. Griffin
After her favorite aunt is found dead and an alarming box is mysteriously left on the doorstep of her aunt's house now legally hers, Lavinia Esposito wants explanations. But, having cleared the package of explosives, the local cops are dumbounded by the precious stones which came without an explanation, just an address, her Aunt Livvy's. Frustrated by the cops' refusal to
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Published
October 8th 2009
by Lachesis Publishing, Inc.
(first published December 21st 2007)
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Unfortunately, this book is more romance than mystery, although that isn't what the description leads you to expect. If you are a fan of romance and some of the sexual language that I find so annoying, you'll probably like the book far more than I did.
Just don't read it expecting a mystery or a cozy mystery.
Although frustrated by the unexpected genre, I can't make myself rate this lower because it was decently written and I liked the main character, except when she was obsessing about men and se...more
Just don't read it expecting a mystery or a cozy mystery.
Although frustrated by the unexpected genre, I can't make myself rate this lower because it was decently written and I liked the main character, except when she was obsessing about men and se...more
This is a really great start to a mystery series in which we meet Livvy Esposito. Livvy is a very nosy person who just can not seem to stay out of trouble. Add in two handsome cops and you have the makings of a love triangle. Marcus Richmond is a state trooper and Aaron Grant is an FBI agent. Both men are interested but only one makes her toes curl. I really enjoyed this book about Livvy searching for clues to her Aunt's death.
I think this would have been a more enjoyable read if I wasn't into the Stephanie Plum books. It felt like a rip-off of the Plum series. Woman torn between two hot men, going home to mom's for dinner all the time (albeit without the crazy grandma), getting cars trashed constantly, even a sidekick friend with a similar name.
Not a bad read in itself, but too much like Plum when it isn't.
Not a bad read in itself, but too much like Plum when it isn't.
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This writer really needs an editor, for both grammar/word choice and help with realistic, believable dialogue. Both weaknesses are a big distraction from what I think may be a decent plot. Hoping the rest of the series is stronger. I like light romance, but only if it's truly readable and clever. Writer would greatly benefit from a strong editor as partner.
Lavinia "Vinnie" Esposito, a criminal justice professor, inherits her Aunt Livvy's home and troubles in Rhode Island. She also becomes involved in a love triangle with state trooper, Marcus Richmond, and FBI agent, Aaron Grant. I found the writing and plot rather flat - I'm not sure if I was getting distracted with too many unnecessary details or some jumps to the flow of the story.
This was meant to be a quick fun read to use between chapters of another book
that I am reading, The Rise and Fall
of the Third Reich ( important chapter
in European history but horrific to
contemplate) It was diverting, but the mystery seemed so derivative of the Stephanie Plum series without its wonderful character humor or funny plot points.
This was a quick, undemanding read with reasonably interesting characters and a predictable plot, nice entertainment for a rainy afternoon.
From a personal standpoint, I'd have rated it higher if there had been more substance to the plot and less emphasis on the romance but for me "it was okay" was the best I could say.
From a personal standpoint, I'd have rated it higher if there had been more substance to the plot and less emphasis on the romance but for me "it was okay" was the best I could say.
I sort of liked this book. I think its major "flaw" was that it tried to go in too many directions. Sometimes it was a mystery, other times romance, sometimes trashy romance, shock value thrown in, etc. I thought it was a good plot, just a bit scattered. I was glad I downloaded it for free.
It was... okay. Nothing more. It was a very easy, light read with a touch of humor. I was hoping for a mystery, but this turned out to be more of a romance. If you're looking for depth and a strong plot, don't bother. If you're looking for something to pass the time, it's worth a gander.
Okay, so this struck me as a very poor attempt at reproducing Stephanie Plum. This book is difficult to follow and the relationships are completely unrealistic. Oh, and I just about pulled my hair out every time I read abiut the "Julia smile", " the two dummies" and " the creep". I will not be continueing on with this series.
Vinnie can't help that she's a snoop. Especially when things it home and a death occurs, unexplained, to her aunt livvy! So naturally she snoops and causes trouble and along the way gets caught up in her own drama of sorts. this is a good light read and i would recommend it to pretty much anyone. =)
I put it down out of frustration a few times. It was a quick read though with easy to read characters and a predictable end. Not a bad book for a dead Sunday night and it was free so not a huge loss other than a few hours and brain power.
Enjoyed this book. Was fun reading about RI since we just visited the state this past summer. Look forward to reading the next two in the series to see what other adventures she can get into and what happens with her men relationships.
I was looking for a mystery. I waited for the twist but it never came. There was not much mystery at all. Too predicable, too much emphasis on sexual situations, no mystery. Disappointed.
This was an enjoyable quick read. I enjoyed the characters and the plot was a good mystery. It just goes to show that there is good and bad in families. And there is always one member who is quite different.
I really enjoyed getting to know Vinnie. The writing style wasn't quite to my taste but the characters and story kept me reading. Looking forward to the next installments!
I loved it! in a lot of ways it was strikingly similar to Stephanie Plum books but I felt the character was less idiotic. I'm hoping the next book is a bit more original.
This book requires absolutely no thought to read - my definition of Book Fluff.
May be good for on a plane or in a hotel but it had no depth to it at all.
May be good for on a plane or in a hotel but it had no depth to it at all.
Vinny Esposito can't help but get involved when her Aunt Livvy's death suddenly looks like murder. I couldn't put this one down until I had reached "The End".
FOR LOVE OF LIVVY (An Esposito Mystery #1) by J.M. Griffin was a free download. Enjoyed reading escapades of
Livvy, her romantic feelings for two men. The mystery of the death of her Aunt lead her to many dangerous occurrences. I have download the next in the Series. DIRTY TROUBLE #2 and will continue to read the rest of Ms. Griffin's books.
Livvy, her romantic feelings for two men. The mystery of the death of her Aunt lead her to many dangerous occurrences. I have download the next in the Series. DIRTY TROUBLE #2 and will continue to read the rest of Ms. Griffin's books.
The story started out interesting enough but went downhill from there.The whole book seemed a bit rushed but it was a short book.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick and easy read and a mix of genres - its a mystery with a touch of chick lit and romanace. I look forward to reading the other books in the series.
A free book from Kindle. Definitely a little cheesy a times but a fun light read that kept you guessing "who done it".
Not bad, but needs smoother editing. Could easily be a good series for readers of Evanovich and Mueller
I enjoyed this book thoroughly. The story moved at a good pace and was suspenseful. I also enjoyed the romance that was sparked between Lavinia and Marcus.
I do not recommend...full of sickening romance scenes, uncalled for bad language, and not well written
This was a fun, quick read. Not too deep; just what I was looking for.
My cousin wrote this book and it's free on kindle right now! Entertaining read:-)
This book is written in the location that I am familiar with in Rhode Island
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JM Griffin grew up in the Maine countryside. Inspired by the Nancy Drew mysteries, JM wrote her first story at age twelve.
With 5 books written and more in the works, JM's first book in the Vinnie Esposito series published in February of 2009. The first and second Vinnie Esposito novels have been re-released through Lachesis Publishing. The third novel in the series, Dead Wrong, was released in ebo...more
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With 5 books written and more in the works, JM's first book in the Vinnie Esposito series published in February of 2009. The first and second Vinnie Esposito novels have been re-released through Lachesis Publishing. The third novel in the series, Dead Wrong, was released in ebo...more
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