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Cavanaugh Justice #16
The Cavanaugh Code
While searching for clues in a murder victim's apartment, Detective Taylor McIntyre stumbles upon an intruder. Thinking she's got her killer, Taylor handcuffs him to a railing. The next morning, she's shocked when she runs into her "fugitive" at the police precinct. Even more infuriating is her undeniable attraction to him.
Private investigator J. C. Laredo finds Taylor's tough-as-nails demeanor a turn-on. And her stubborn refusal to accept his help in the murder investigation doesn't deter him. He always gets what he wants. But as the body count rises, J.C. and Taylor must race to find a twisted serial killer—before he finds them....
Private investigator J. C. Laredo finds Taylor's tough-as-nails demeanor a turn-on. And her stubborn refusal to accept his help in the murder investigation doesn't deter him. He always gets what he wants. But as the body count rises, J.C. and Taylor must race to find a twisted serial killer—before he finds them....
224 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 24, 2009
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Marie Ferrarella
1,242 books277 followersMarie Rydzynski-Ferrarella
aka Marie Charles, Marie Michael, Marie Nicole, Marie Ferrarella
Marie Rydzynski was born on March 28 in West Germany to Polish parents. She moved to America at the age of four. For an entire year, Marie and her family explored the eastern half of the country before finally settling in New York.
Marie swears she was born writing, "which must have made the delivery especially hard for my mother." From an early age, Marie's parents would find her watching television or tucked away in some private place, writing at a furious pace. "Initially, I began writing myself into my favourite shows. I was a detective on '77 Sunset Strip,' the missing Cartwright sibling they never talked about on 'Bonanza' and the 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.' before there was a 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.,' not to mention an active participant in the serialized stories of 'The Mickey Mouse Club.'" Marie began to write her first romance novel when she was 11 years old, although she claims that, at the time, she didn't even realize it was a romance! She scribbled off and on, while dreaming of a career as an actress.
Marie was only 14 when she first laid eyes on the man she would marry, truly her first love, Charles Ferrarella. During her days at Queens College, New York, acting started to lose its glamour as Marie spent more and more time writing. After receiving her English degree, specialising in Shakespearean comedy, Marie and her family moved to Southern California, where she still resides today.
After an interminable seven weeks apart, Charles decided he couldn't live without her and came out to California to marry his childhood sweetheart. Ever practical, Marie was married in a wash-and-wear wedding dress that she sewed herself, appliqués and all. "'Be prepared' has always been my motto,"the author jokes. This motto has been stretched considerably by her two children, Nikky and Jessi, "but basically, it still applies," she says.
In November of 1981, she sold her first novel for Harlequin. Marie, who now has written over 150 novels, has one goal: to entertain, to make people laugh and feel good. "That's what makes me happy," she confesses. "That, and a really good romantic evening with my husband." She's keeping her fingers crossed that her reader's enjoy reading her books as much as she enjoyed writing them.
aka Marie Charles, Marie Michael, Marie Nicole, Marie Ferrarella
Marie Rydzynski was born on March 28 in West Germany to Polish parents. She moved to America at the age of four. For an entire year, Marie and her family explored the eastern half of the country before finally settling in New York.
Marie swears she was born writing, "which must have made the delivery especially hard for my mother." From an early age, Marie's parents would find her watching television or tucked away in some private place, writing at a furious pace. "Initially, I began writing myself into my favourite shows. I was a detective on '77 Sunset Strip,' the missing Cartwright sibling they never talked about on 'Bonanza' and the 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.' before there was a 'Girl from U.N.C.L.E.,' not to mention an active participant in the serialized stories of 'The Mickey Mouse Club.'" Marie began to write her first romance novel when she was 11 years old, although she claims that, at the time, she didn't even realize it was a romance! She scribbled off and on, while dreaming of a career as an actress.
Marie was only 14 when she first laid eyes on the man she would marry, truly her first love, Charles Ferrarella. During her days at Queens College, New York, acting started to lose its glamour as Marie spent more and more time writing. After receiving her English degree, specialising in Shakespearean comedy, Marie and her family moved to Southern California, where she still resides today.
After an interminable seven weeks apart, Charles decided he couldn't live without her and came out to California to marry his childhood sweetheart. Ever practical, Marie was married in a wash-and-wear wedding dress that she sewed herself, appliqués and all. "'Be prepared' has always been my motto,"the author jokes. This motto has been stretched considerably by her two children, Nikky and Jessi, "but basically, it still applies," she says.
In November of 1981, she sold her first novel for Harlequin. Marie, who now has written over 150 novels, has one goal: to entertain, to make people laugh and feel good. "That's what makes me happy," she confesses. "That, and a really good romantic evening with my husband." She's keeping her fingers crossed that her reader's enjoy reading her books as much as she enjoyed writing them.
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November 29, 2009
Temporarily partnerless, Detective Taylor McIntyre visits a murder scene all by her lonesome, only to discover an intruder in the victim's apartment. An intruder that's pretty adept at getting out of the handcuffs she's slapped on him...An intruder that appears at the police station the next day. An intruder that's friends both with her brother as well as her stepfather. An intruder a.k.a. private investigator J.C. Laredo that is slowly driving her completely insane. And for all the wrong reasons.
As the killer throws two more bodies at her, Taylor grudgingly accepts Laredo's help in the killer's pursuit. But will she be able to keep the determined investigator from pursing her? And does she even want to?
This was another installment in Marie Ferrarella's series about the Cavanaugh (extended) family, and though I haven't read all the books in this series, what I have read convinced me to pursue this series into the future.
This was yet another quick-read blend of romance, suspense, wonderful police procedural descriptions, with two great characters thrown into the mix.
I fell head over heels in love with Laredo on first sight, rooted for him in his dogged pursuit of Taylor, and absolutely adored everything he did until the very end when he pulled the oldest alpha trick in the bag, but lucky for both of them stubborn Taylor, who was a force all on her own, would not be deterred. Two thumbs up for characterization, development and chemistry.
The suspense part of this book was also wonderfully written, nicely-paced, and well-thought-out. Though I spotted the killer (actually the killer's motive) from the get-go it was still a great experience reading the entire build-up.
Nicely done, Ms. Ferrarella.
As the killer throws two more bodies at her, Taylor grudgingly accepts Laredo's help in the killer's pursuit. But will she be able to keep the determined investigator from pursing her? And does she even want to?
This was another installment in Marie Ferrarella's series about the Cavanaugh (extended) family, and though I haven't read all the books in this series, what I have read convinced me to pursue this series into the future.
This was yet another quick-read blend of romance, suspense, wonderful police procedural descriptions, with two great characters thrown into the mix.
I fell head over heels in love with Laredo on first sight, rooted for him in his dogged pursuit of Taylor, and absolutely adored everything he did until the very end when he pulled the oldest alpha trick in the bag, but lucky for both of them stubborn Taylor, who was a force all on her own, would not be deterred. Two thumbs up for characterization, development and chemistry.
The suspense part of this book was also wonderfully written, nicely-paced, and well-thought-out. Though I spotted the killer (actually the killer's motive) from the get-go it was still a great experience reading the entire build-up.
Nicely done, Ms. Ferrarella.
January 8, 2023
3.75 stars
You have to suspend your disbelief when reading this book. Ending was rushed, conflict was easily resolved, and MCs got married quickly. But still I loved the banter and the mystery even though it was easily solved.
You have to suspend your disbelief when reading this book. Ending was rushed, conflict was easily resolved, and MCs got married quickly. But still I loved the banter and the mystery even though it was easily solved.
January 20, 2014
THE CAVANAUGH CODE - CAVANAUGH FAMILY SERIES #16 (Taylor and Laredo)
While searching for clues in a murder victim's apartment, Detective Taylor McIntyre stumbles upon an intruder. Thinking she's got her killer, Taylor handcuffs him to a railing. The next morning, she's shocked when she runs into her "fugitive" at the police precinct. Even more infuriating is her undeniable attraction to him.
Private investigator J. C. Laredo finds Taylor's tough-as-nails demeanor a turn-on. And her stubborn refusal to accept his help in the murder investigation doesn't deter him. He always gets what he wants. But as the body count rises, J.C. and Taylor must race to find a twisted serial killer--before he finds them..
While searching for clues in a murder victim's apartment, Detective Taylor McIntyre stumbles upon an intruder. Thinking she's got her killer, Taylor handcuffs him to a railing. The next morning, she's shocked when she runs into her "fugitive" at the police precinct. Even more infuriating is her undeniable attraction to him.
Private investigator J. C. Laredo finds Taylor's tough-as-nails demeanor a turn-on. And her stubborn refusal to accept his help in the murder investigation doesn't deter him. He always gets what he wants. But as the body count rises, J.C. and Taylor must race to find a twisted serial killer--before he finds them..
June 16, 2010
Had a slow beginning and middle, but the ending was really good. It just seemed that Detective Taylore McIntyre spend over half the book spitting out sarcastice comments to Laredo instead of giving into her attraction. Laredo's past has kept him from getting very close to a women, but from the moment he see's Taylor something about her attracts him. It takes twist at the end to finally get these two to admit their feelings.
March 30, 2017
Loved the banter between the two! Liked that there was an epilogue. And we had a sense of closure.
Great book and highly recommend the series!!
Great book and highly recommend the series!!
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