I love Lucas Davenport, love watching his mind work through a case, love his interaction with his investigators and the various witnesses and crooks....moreI love Lucas Davenport, love watching his mind work through a case, love his interaction with his investigators and the various witnesses and crooks. Love getting a glimpse of Virgil Flowers, and the way he pulls Lucas's chain. Silken Prey is vintage Davenport. He's not as young as he used to be, he doesn't beat people up as often, but he's still mean as a snake when necessary, and he gets his crook. No spoilers here, so I won't tell you how it ends. :)(less)
I'd read most (but not all) of these stories, but I knew that going into this anthology, so it didn't bother me. I'm actually puzzled by people who se...moreI'd read most (but not all) of these stories, but I knew that going into this anthology, so it didn't bother me. I'm actually puzzled by people who seemed surprised to discover this was an anthology, since it seems clear in the description. But for me, there was no surprise. I enjoyed re-reading the stories I'd read before, enjoyed re-visiting characters who have starred in some of my very favorite books over the years. And the interviews were kind of fun, too. I'm not sure which stories were new and which were simply stories I'd never read before, but like everyone else, I loved reading more about Sam and Alyssa and their baby. Any story with Sam in it is a good story. I'm only sorry Brockmann won't be writing anymore about Team Sixteen and the Troubleshooters. (less)
Loved this book and would love to read more about Cade and Brooke. Fortunately for me, Julie James keeps up with her past characters in future stories...moreLoved this book and would love to read more about Cade and Brooke. Fortunately for me, Julie James keeps up with her past characters in future stories. And I'll definitely be reading more in this series. James does a terrific job of letting the reader experience the emotional distance felt by both Cade and Brooke. For very different reasons, they're both terrified of emotional involvement, and it's a great story as they discover each other and find balance in their very career-driven lives.(less)
I love all of the Lucky Harbor books. Jill Shalvis manages to keep every couple's story fresh and unique. Yes, they all love in the end, but it's gett...moreI love all of the Lucky Harbor books. Jill Shalvis manages to keep every couple's story fresh and unique. Yes, they all love in the end, but it's getting there that matters. (less)
I love Nora Roberts's books and anticipate each one eagerly. That said, I had two big problems with this book. One was Abra--too perfect, too understa...moreI love Nora Roberts's books and anticipate each one eagerly. That said, I had two big problems with this book. One was Abra--too perfect, too understanding, too nurturing, and as described by Eli, not particularly attractive. The other was the identity of the killer, which was so obvious that it calls into question the intellect of the persistent Detective Wolfe that it never even occured to him to interview that person. I'll look forward to the next book. :)(less)
What can I say? I love Cal and Niko. This book was great, not just for the typical Cal and Nik adventure, but because of the flashback story running p...moreWhat can I say? I love Cal and Niko. This book was great, not just for the typical Cal and Nik adventure, but because of the flashback story running parallel to the narrative. It fills in some of their backstory, and for the first time we see what it takes to break Niko's notorious cool. Lots of brotherly love and loyalty in evidence. Loved the book, and can't wait for the next one!(less)
Nalini Singh never disappoints. Her writing is lyrical, and the reader instantly connects with her characters. I loved reading the beginning story of...moreNalini Singh never disappoints. Her writing is lyrical, and the reader instantly connects with her characters. I loved reading the beginning story of Tamsyn and Nate. They've been such central characters from the start. It was terrific seeing their early days, and also getting a further glimpse into the pack's recovery after the death of Lucas's parents. Annie and Zach's story came next, and was perhaps even more enjoyable since they're NOT central characters to the narrative. We see them all the time, especially Annie, but this is the first in-depth view we've had of them, and so their story was brand new. Cooper and Grace's story was intriguing because of the vast difference in their dominance within the pack. We saw some of this in a negative way with the story of Indigo's aunt (Play of Passion.) But we've been told repeatedly how important the submissives are to the pack, and in this story we get a positive spin on a dominant/submissive relationship with two terrific characters. And finally the story of Lara and Walker, again two characters with whom we're very familiar. This was a quiet story, told mostly in third person, with very little dialogue. That suits, given Walker's Psy origins, but it makes for a somewhat slower story. I'm not sure I would have ended the anthology with this story, but I suppose it's better to end than to begin on a quiet note. The emotions are still there, strong and powerful, as with everything Singh writes. If you love Singh's books, you'll want to read these stories. And, if you've never read anything of hers, this is a great introduction that will make you go out and buy the rest. (less)
If you're looking for a thriller with a smidgen of romance, you'll like this one. It isn't fast-paced and it's psychologically (and sometimes physical...moreIf you're looking for a thriller with a smidgen of romance, you'll like this one. It isn't fast-paced and it's psychologically (and sometimes physically) brutal, but it's definitely a page turner and a riveting story. The protagonist is a young woman whose perfect boyfriend turned into an abusive control freak. It's all first person POV, and the story is told in two timelines, one detailing the events of three years ago, and the other her current situation. The attack has left her obsessed with her personal security and suffering from severe OCD. Two events happen that change her life ... one is she meets someone who encourages her to get help for her OCD (which she does - and it does help) and the other is her attacker is released from prison. It's an intriguing way of telling the story, because we don't know the full story of why she's so traumatized, until the 3-years-ago timeline advances to well past the halfway point of the book. I was thoroughly into this story. (less)
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