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Maren Colepepper Mystery #1
Chalk Lines and Lipstick
Maren Colepepper thought she had it all: a career at a fashion magazine, a successful boyfriend, and a glamorous New York lifestyle. She thought wrong. When her glamorous life suddenly goes belly up, Maren finds herself forced to take the only job she can find at a small town newspaper in the tiny northern California hometown she fled ten years ago.
While Maren expected her new job in no-wheres-ville to kill her with boredom, She never expected to be front row to a shooting on her very first day! Worse yet, Maren is knocked unconscious at the scene, and when she comes to, the body has gone missing and she's been scooped by another reporter. Talk about a bad first impression. Now Maren is hot on the trail of the story of a lifetime, involving a shady lumber mill and the foresting of old-growth redwoods—a ginormous crime in her neck of the woods! Between her suddenly flirty new editor, her supremely hot new neighbor, and a lovably meddling family, Maren find small town life anything but boring. But if she can't find the shooter before he strikes again, it may even become deadly!
While Maren expected her new job in no-wheres-ville to kill her with boredom, She never expected to be front row to a shooting on her very first day! Worse yet, Maren is knocked unconscious at the scene, and when she comes to, the body has gone missing and she's been scooped by another reporter. Talk about a bad first impression. Now Maren is hot on the trail of the story of a lifetime, involving a shady lumber mill and the foresting of old-growth redwoods—a ginormous crime in her neck of the woods! Between her suddenly flirty new editor, her supremely hot new neighbor, and a lovably meddling family, Maren find small town life anything but boring. But if she can't find the shooter before he strikes again, it may even become deadly!
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21 books501 followersUSA Today bestselling author Ophelia London was born and raised among the redwood trees in beautiful northern California. Once she was fully educated, she decided to settle in Florida, but her car broke down in Texas, and she’s lived in Dallas ever since. A self-proclaimed Southern Woman, she enjoys cupcakes, planking, reruns of Dawson’s Creek and obsessing over her Italian Greyhound, Peanut. Ophelia is the author of SUMMER AT MOUNT JOY, book #4 in her Sugar City series! As well as the Honey Brook series, the Perfect Kisses series, the Abby Road series, and other adult, NA and YA sweet romances. Visit her books HERE. But don't call when she's streaming The Golden Girls. #PaceyLove
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September 1, 2015
I begged on FB for a cozy mystery suggestion and this was suggested to me. I’m really glad it was recommended as I thoroughly enjoyed it. If you’ve never read a cozy mystery there are a few basics that you need to know.
The ‘detective’ is almost always a female, she is usually educated (although her degree may have nothing to do with her profession), and her significant other, best friend or someone close to her is usually in law enforcement (so that she can get information that the average person cannot). Usually there is no graphic violence or sex scenes (although a lot of recent authors of this sub-genre seem to be forgetting this) although there is often a romantic interest for the protagonist. And of course there is humour, I personally find that key to an enjoyable cozy read. A good cozy mystery entertains and lightly engages the intellect to solve the crime.
Ophelia London’s Chalk Lines & Lipstick and lipstick delivers on everything a good cozy mystery should. Characters are likable and funny. There is just enough personal drama in the protagonist’s world to make you want to be friends with her. Although like there are some times where you want to flick her in the forehead and tell her to get a clue, but come on don’t we all feel like doing that to our best gal pal periodically?
I hope we get to see more of Piper as the series grows, and her bloggin’ mamma is a hoot. I really do have to stop reading a series until there are a good three or four already out. I want to read the next one now!!!
The ‘detective’ is almost always a female, she is usually educated (although her degree may have nothing to do with her profession), and her significant other, best friend or someone close to her is usually in law enforcement (so that she can get information that the average person cannot). Usually there is no graphic violence or sex scenes (although a lot of recent authors of this sub-genre seem to be forgetting this) although there is often a romantic interest for the protagonist. And of course there is humour, I personally find that key to an enjoyable cozy read. A good cozy mystery entertains and lightly engages the intellect to solve the crime.
Ophelia London’s Chalk Lines & Lipstick and lipstick delivers on everything a good cozy mystery should. Characters are likable and funny. There is just enough personal drama in the protagonist’s world to make you want to be friends with her. Although like there are some times where you want to flick her in the forehead and tell her to get a clue, but come on don’t we all feel like doing that to our best gal pal periodically?
I hope we get to see more of Piper as the series grows, and her bloggin’ mamma is a hoot. I really do have to stop reading a series until there are a good three or four already out. I want to read the next one now!!!
October 20, 2015
OMG.. Loved!!
Full Review:
I totally LOVED this book...
Ophelia London ceases to amaze me in her writing and Chalk Lines and Lipstick was just superb.
Completely drawn in to Maren and her situation, you follow her along as she is investigating a story that everyone else deems as dead.
But, her "spidey sense" gives to too much going on and this leads for a phenomenal read.
Laced with humor and definitely some steamy romantic scenes, I couldn't put this book down.
I was on the edge of my seat eager to see the mystery unfold dying to see if my theories were anything close to the final reveal...
Let me say, I didn't see everything that was going to happen and Ophelia definitely took me on a wild crazy ride...
BTW...Get ready ladies...wait til you meet Patrick...*swoons*
I highly recommend you pick this one up....a fabulous read!!
Full Review:
I totally LOVED this book...
Ophelia London ceases to amaze me in her writing and Chalk Lines and Lipstick was just superb.
Completely drawn in to Maren and her situation, you follow her along as she is investigating a story that everyone else deems as dead.
But, her "spidey sense" gives to too much going on and this leads for a phenomenal read.
Laced with humor and definitely some steamy romantic scenes, I couldn't put this book down.
I was on the edge of my seat eager to see the mystery unfold dying to see if my theories were anything close to the final reveal...
Let me say, I didn't see everything that was going to happen and Ophelia definitely took me on a wild crazy ride...
BTW...Get ready ladies...wait til you meet Patrick...*swoons*
I highly recommend you pick this one up....a fabulous read!!
August 14, 2015
Ms. London has done it again! Loved, loved, loved this book! It had me theorizing for the first half of the book, thinking who the bad guy is! I don't want to go into detail to not spoil it for anyone, but I loved the storyline. I did miss Piper in the end though, but no biggie ☺️
June 27, 2015
This is my favorite read so far by Ophelia London. It's such a page turner and so witty. I heart Patrick!!!!
July 14, 2015
Mine mine mine :)
January 16, 2017
Not a bad cozy. Kept me entertained but had more romance than I would of liked.
August 22, 2015
It's hard to believe this is the first cozy written by Ophelia London as she already seems like an old pro at the mystery game! There were so many things I enjoyed about Chalk Lines and Lipstick, starting with how the story opened in medias res with heroine Maren Colepepper (Great name!) arriving back in her NorCal hometown with her tail between her legs after losing her job, her boyfriend, and her bestie. I appreciated that the author doled out tidbits about what happened in NYC throughout the book, slowly revealing Maren's backstory rather than just dumping it on the reader all at once.
And Maren is a really interesting protagonist. I liked that even though she's down on her luck, she forges ahead, determined to make the best of a bad situation by throwing herself into her new job as a reporter at a small newspaper. When she smells a big story after almost getting shot at a lumber mill protest, she's like a dog with a bone and no amount of warnings or close calls will dissuade her from uncovering the truth. You've got to admire someone who's that focused, not to mention brave, even if that bravery gets her into a lot of trouble.
I loved the setting of this book; the author's descriptions of the gloomy weather were so vivid I could feel the cold and the wet right down to my bones. The pervasive fog and forests full of large, looming trees were all so creepy! Creepy's also an apt description for the behavior of the two men who present themselves as potential love interests for Maren in the book. What secrets are Eric, Maren's new boss, and Patrick, the childhood friend who's been carrying a torch for her for decades, hiding? Can she trust their motives in pursuing her? Can she trust her own feelings after having her heart broken? I felt as confused and conflicted as Maren did until the nail-biting final act of the book when the truth about both of these guys is revealed.
Chalk Lines and Lipstick was a very entertaining start to a new series, and I am happy to have discovered the writing of Ms. London whose clever prose is the perfect blend of humor, romance, and spine-tingling suspense.
And Maren is a really interesting protagonist. I liked that even though she's down on her luck, she forges ahead, determined to make the best of a bad situation by throwing herself into her new job as a reporter at a small newspaper. When she smells a big story after almost getting shot at a lumber mill protest, she's like a dog with a bone and no amount of warnings or close calls will dissuade her from uncovering the truth. You've got to admire someone who's that focused, not to mention brave, even if that bravery gets her into a lot of trouble.
I loved the setting of this book; the author's descriptions of the gloomy weather were so vivid I could feel the cold and the wet right down to my bones. The pervasive fog and forests full of large, looming trees were all so creepy! Creepy's also an apt description for the behavior of the two men who present themselves as potential love interests for Maren in the book. What secrets are Eric, Maren's new boss, and Patrick, the childhood friend who's been carrying a torch for her for decades, hiding? Can she trust their motives in pursuing her? Can she trust her own feelings after having her heart broken? I felt as confused and conflicted as Maren did until the nail-biting final act of the book when the truth about both of these guys is revealed.
Chalk Lines and Lipstick was a very entertaining start to a new series, and I am happy to have discovered the writing of Ms. London whose clever prose is the perfect blend of humor, romance, and spine-tingling suspense.
August 27, 2015
Favorite Quotes:
“‘I won’t allow any white, unrefined sugar in my house,’ Katie continued. ‘My children won’t touch it, which is wonderful because it absolutely dulls the hair, ruins the complexions, not to mention what it does to the shape of your body.’ She broke off, and seemed to be studying my face and hair. Evidently, my appearance was evidence of the evils of sugar.”
“It wasn’t a face-to-face breakup. While I was at work getting the ax, he emptied his one dresser drawer and left a note on the back of a Chinese takeout menu.”
“I’d appreciate it if you didn’t mention my mother while you’re touching me there.”
My Review:
I don’t often read cozy mysteries and for the life of me I don’t know why - I found Chalk Lines and Lipstick to be a light and easy read and nice change of pace from my usual fare. Maren Colepepper is a bit of a contradiction, but then again, most of us are. She is snoopy, witty, and ambitious, yet she is also somewhat naïve, easily distracted, resistant to warnings and directives, and allows an old high school “mean girl” to continue to bully her. I liked and cared for Maren, although I also found her a bit frustrating. I felt for her, she was humiliated and ashamed after a quick series of personal losses and forced to return to her hometown with her head down and broke, but there were also times when I wanted to give her a smack to the back of the head with my trusty kindle. The writing was humorous, easy to follow, and written from Maren’s personal POV. The plot was interesting, relevant, and realistic, although the story seemed to circle and kept me guessing with mixed messages as to whether her talented lipped neighbor was going to be a white hat good guy, or bad black hatter. The humor and writing are tame enough for my elderly mother’s book club, yet also entertained and held my attention.
“‘I won’t allow any white, unrefined sugar in my house,’ Katie continued. ‘My children won’t touch it, which is wonderful because it absolutely dulls the hair, ruins the complexions, not to mention what it does to the shape of your body.’ She broke off, and seemed to be studying my face and hair. Evidently, my appearance was evidence of the evils of sugar.”
“It wasn’t a face-to-face breakup. While I was at work getting the ax, he emptied his one dresser drawer and left a note on the back of a Chinese takeout menu.”
“I’d appreciate it if you didn’t mention my mother while you’re touching me there.”
My Review:
I don’t often read cozy mysteries and for the life of me I don’t know why - I found Chalk Lines and Lipstick to be a light and easy read and nice change of pace from my usual fare. Maren Colepepper is a bit of a contradiction, but then again, most of us are. She is snoopy, witty, and ambitious, yet she is also somewhat naïve, easily distracted, resistant to warnings and directives, and allows an old high school “mean girl” to continue to bully her. I liked and cared for Maren, although I also found her a bit frustrating. I felt for her, she was humiliated and ashamed after a quick series of personal losses and forced to return to her hometown with her head down and broke, but there were also times when I wanted to give her a smack to the back of the head with my trusty kindle. The writing was humorous, easy to follow, and written from Maren’s personal POV. The plot was interesting, relevant, and realistic, although the story seemed to circle and kept me guessing with mixed messages as to whether her talented lipped neighbor was going to be a white hat good guy, or bad black hatter. The humor and writing are tame enough for my elderly mother’s book club, yet also entertained and held my attention.
August 12, 2015
Maren Colepepper had high hopes for her life in NYC but after being fired, dumped and evicted she was forced to take a job at a small newspaper in her hometown of Eureka, CA. Her first assignment was a fluff piece to cover one of the frequent protests at a local lumber company. Things got serious quickly when shots were fired and Maren was knocked to the round by a body that disappeared. Maren is determined to dug deeper even though she has been warned to say clear of the area. Things heat up with both the investigation and the new man in her life as she unravels the illegal activities at the lumber company. This story has mystery, humor and romance. I can't wait for the next Maren Colepepper mystery.
July 28, 2015
I have a new favorite Ophelia London novel! I stayed up until two a.m. because I couldn't stop reading it (oops!). They say that authors should write about what they know, and after reading this book I can picture Maren and her family and Eureka, California perfectly. The book reads smoothly and the chemistry between Maren and Patrick is real. Ms. London never never fails to write a great kissing scene (or a dozen...). If you like Ophelia London, you will LOVE this book!
August 4, 2015
I loved this book! It was a sexy and fun mystery. Maren is a investigative (hopefully) reporter that has gotten kicked by life and returns home humiliated and in pain. Her one chance at a job is almost over before it begins. Fortunately, though, she perseveres - even though imaginary people are following her....
If you are looking for a great read, you have found it. I'm already looking forward to the next book in the series.
If you are looking for a great read, you have found it. I'm already looking forward to the next book in the series.
August 11, 2015
I can already tell this is going to be one of my favorite series. I couldn't put down until I was finished. Maren wants to be an investigative reporter and will stop at nothing to become one. And Patrick...yum, just yum! I can see lots of adventures in their future and I'm going to be there to read all about them!
August 12, 2015
I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This was my first book by Ophelia London and I'm looking forward to reading more from her and especially more from the Maren Colepepper series. This was a great mystery that had me guessing until the end. It was also very funny. I loved all the characters and the witty dialogue. Highly recommended.
This was my first book by Ophelia London and I'm looking forward to reading more from her and especially more from the Maren Colepepper series. This was a great mystery that had me guessing until the end. It was also very funny. I loved all the characters and the witty dialogue. Highly recommended.
August 13, 2015
Just finished reading this Cozy Mystery and loved it. Looking forward to a sequel to find out how the character lives continue. Thanks
August 22, 2015
This is the start to a very cute series. It’s a cozy mystery. It is also very hilarious. I had so many highlights that it was more highlighted then not when it was all done!
Being a cozy mystery, I should have realized the name of Maren Colepepper was definitely an investigative reporter’s name! I didn’t get it until after it was read! Silly me! Maren’s life had been turned upside down when she was dumped by her boyfriend (on a piece of Chinese food cartons no less), her best friend dumped her because she didn’t believe Maren’s story that her best friend’s boyfriend was cheating on her, and fired from her job all, and evicted from her apartment in a short period of 48 hours. So she goes home and gets a job at the local paper there. Talk about depressing!
Maren’s mother writes a blog and shamelessly and hilariously puts her family drama on it. Talk about embarrassing your family but it makes for a funny blog to others in the town who read it. Maren’s sister, Piper, is a popular acting star in their community and Maren has a friend and confidant in her. Piper goes on a date with a guy that does some pretty wild stuff and it too makes me giggle. Her old childhood best friend who just stopped talking to her and has been mean to her since high school is back at her job of being mean to her. Again, very funny story there. And last but not least is her next door neighbor, Patrick. He is my newest book boyfriend! But maybe you might like Eric, her boss, better. You just have to read it because I swear you will be giggling a lot!
Maren is given her first assignment on a protest as a hazing for her new job. She only seems to pass out the two days she goes there. The second time, I am laughing so hard as the story unfolds! Anyway, Maren is determined to find the source of the protesting that everyone says is nothing. But, she really falls into a story that has herself way too deep into trouble and not all of it dangerous! Some of it is spent kissing! Not gonna tell you anymore but it is funny, informative, investigative, with a twist of mystery and a little dab of romance!
So if you love lying in mud, rain, family drama written out for everyone to see, sneaking around to get the story, being kissed by two guys (ewe to one of them), constantly getting rained on(figuratively and physically), with mystery and romance and a whopping dose of laughter than this is for you!
Being a cozy mystery, I should have realized the name of Maren Colepepper was definitely an investigative reporter’s name! I didn’t get it until after it was read! Silly me! Maren’s life had been turned upside down when she was dumped by her boyfriend (on a piece of Chinese food cartons no less), her best friend dumped her because she didn’t believe Maren’s story that her best friend’s boyfriend was cheating on her, and fired from her job all, and evicted from her apartment in a short period of 48 hours. So she goes home and gets a job at the local paper there. Talk about depressing!
Maren’s mother writes a blog and shamelessly and hilariously puts her family drama on it. Talk about embarrassing your family but it makes for a funny blog to others in the town who read it. Maren’s sister, Piper, is a popular acting star in their community and Maren has a friend and confidant in her. Piper goes on a date with a guy that does some pretty wild stuff and it too makes me giggle. Her old childhood best friend who just stopped talking to her and has been mean to her since high school is back at her job of being mean to her. Again, very funny story there. And last but not least is her next door neighbor, Patrick. He is my newest book boyfriend! But maybe you might like Eric, her boss, better. You just have to read it because I swear you will be giggling a lot!
Maren is given her first assignment on a protest as a hazing for her new job. She only seems to pass out the two days she goes there. The second time, I am laughing so hard as the story unfolds! Anyway, Maren is determined to find the source of the protesting that everyone says is nothing. But, she really falls into a story that has herself way too deep into trouble and not all of it dangerous! Some of it is spent kissing! Not gonna tell you anymore but it is funny, informative, investigative, with a twist of mystery and a little dab of romance!
So if you love lying in mud, rain, family drama written out for everyone to see, sneaking around to get the story, being kissed by two guys (ewe to one of them), constantly getting rained on(figuratively and physically), with mystery and romance and a whopping dose of laughter than this is for you!
"Even in a rainstorm, Maren..." He cupped my face in his hands. "You're sunshine."
August 28, 2015
I'm a new fan of this author. Wasn't sure what to expect when I read it was a "cozy" mystery. But cozy turns out to be a great description for this book. The lead character Maren Colpepper is instantly likeable. Having just lost her boyfriend, best friend and her job in New York Maren is on her way back to her home-town to live with her parents and younger sister. One of my favorite things about Maren is that despite how serious she is about investigative reporting she's a little bit of a goof. Her first assignment leads to multiple mishaps and I really enjoyed the humor the author included in the story that keeps it light while also keeps you guessing which direction the story is going to go. It's not only a "who done it" but a romance as well. I loved that instead of the romance revolving around a girl that has crushed on a guy since their childhood and now finally gets his attention the author flipped it and the girl, Maren, is the one who's been crushed on while she has barely noticed him that way. Her neighbor Jamison "Patrick" Loomis has recently returned to town. He's gorgeous as sin and reveals his secret crush that he's had for Maren for most of their lives. He's not at all what Maren thinks and I loved his character. The author does a fantastic job of developing the story, giving bits and pieces to this mystery that kept my full attention and had me resistant to put it down until I finished it.
August 28, 2015
Another too-stupid-to-live heroine
I love cozy mysteries - especially funny ones. This looked like it would be good but I was disappointed. I've gotten sick to death of TSTL heroines popping up more often in coz I especially. I don't find them funny but I am starting to find them offensive. Why can't a woman figure out who committed the crime without putting herself in reckless danger? Why do these heroines have to act so stupidly and with so little care for their personal safety? It's just not realistic. Now I know this is fiction , and that it's inherently unrealistic, but there has to be some level of realism in order to make this story work. Also, any book that had a male character acting in the same way would never even get into print. It's seems it's okay to show women being stupid because that's the old stereotype. That's what I find offensive.
I love cozy mysteries - especially funny ones. This looked like it would be good but I was disappointed. I've gotten sick to death of TSTL heroines popping up more often in coz I especially. I don't find them funny but I am starting to find them offensive. Why can't a woman figure out who committed the crime without putting herself in reckless danger? Why do these heroines have to act so stupidly and with so little care for their personal safety? It's just not realistic. Now I know this is fiction , and that it's inherently unrealistic, but there has to be some level of realism in order to make this story work. Also, any book that had a male character acting in the same way would never even get into print. It's seems it's okay to show women being stupid because that's the old stereotype. That's what I find offensive.
August 5, 2016
3,5 stars, but could be 4. I liked the story, but it was nothing really special. I am not sure what to think about Maren. She wants to be a journalist and has lived in New York for 10 years? She came across as a rookie, overeager and without regards to her own safety. A reporter should also be able to handle interviews, but she cannot even handle her own frenemy from high school? I also found it odd that she lived next door to Patrick and his parents for 12 years but hardly remembers anything?! Not very observant for a journalist wannabe and a bit unbelievable.
However, I did read the book very fast and enjoyed it. Not sure I would read the next. Maybe, if the plot sounds attractive. The story in this one was not that great. I mostly liked the story of Maren and Patrick.
However, I did read the book very fast and enjoyed it. Not sure I would read the next. Maybe, if the plot sounds attractive. The story in this one was not that great. I mostly liked the story of Maren and Patrick.
September 10, 2015
The description sounded compelling for a first story in a series. I expect first in a series to be good enough to make me want to keep reading the series - didn't happen. Description includes a comment from Gemma Halliday who is usually spot on: "Maren Colepepper is the Stephanie Plum of small-town Northern California." I like Stephanie Plum and I enjoy short light mysteries. The description also states that Ophelia London is a best-selling author, so even though I hadn't heard of her before it sounded like I couldn't go wrong. Even though this was a relatively short book, I had a hard time finishing. There was a little more sex than I prefer and the mystery didn't seem very well developed. Not sure at this point, but thinking that I'll avoid Ophelia London in the future.
September 21, 2015
Had a lot of fun with this one this morning. The Mystery + Romance genre is a pleasure of mine and one I would choose to write in if I could a pull together a decent mystery.
If there was a gripe to be had, though, the climax was a little clumsy. Even though I know what characterization the author was going for -- and it wasn't necessarily bad -- I guess I read too much Nancy Drew growing up and wished Maren had looked a little less stupid.
On the bright side, though, I loved that Maren and Piper had such a great sister relationship. Sometimes when you read these "came back home after several years" backstories, the familial relationships are less than stellar, but that wasn't the case in this novel. Lots of fun. Great read.
If there was a gripe to be had, though, the climax was a little clumsy. Even though I know what characterization the author was going for -- and it wasn't necessarily bad -- I guess I read too much Nancy Drew growing up and wished Maren had looked a little less stupid.
On the bright side, though, I loved that Maren and Piper had such a great sister relationship. Sometimes when you read these "came back home after several years" backstories, the familial relationships are less than stellar, but that wasn't the case in this novel. Lots of fun. Great read.
August 16, 2015
I'll admit I've never read this author's work before, but it was very good. I enjoyed the story line, and I really wanted to know about all the characters in Mare's life. Although, I thought I knew what was coming towards the end of the book, she did surprise me and it was refreshing!
Great job Ophelia London, can not wait to read more about Mare.
Great job Ophelia London, can not wait to read more about Mare.
August 19, 2015
Fantastic!!!
Picked up this book on a recommendation from a friend without knowing anything about it. I was blown away! It had romance & intrigue, spun with small town charm. Once I picked it up I couldn't put it down, reading it cover to cover in one night! Looking forward to a sequel!
Picked up this book on a recommendation from a friend without knowing anything about it. I was blown away! It had romance & intrigue, spun with small town charm. Once I picked it up I couldn't put it down, reading it cover to cover in one night! Looking forward to a sequel!
August 26, 2015
Thoroughly Enjoyable
Maren is a very up to date heroine, sassy, bright, and always a quip at the ready. She and the boy next store make a most interesting couple. Fast moving plot and a close relationship with her amazing sister combine to make this a book you will enjoy reading.
Maren is a very up to date heroine, sassy, bright, and always a quip at the ready. She and the boy next store make a most interesting couple. Fast moving plot and a close relationship with her amazing sister combine to make this a book you will enjoy reading.
November 5, 2015
It was a cute mystery. One thing that bothered me was *spoiler* he said he's loved her since he was 14 - but they barely spoke two words to each other, so how could he be in love? But overall, it was a fun read. There's some unresolved strings that seem to hint to another book and I am looking forward to its release.
September 5, 2015
Good Book
This is a mystery and love story, wrapped together. I was drawn in completely at the beginning and then didn't put the book down very much for the rest of the day. There was sexual tension and lots of kissing, but no graphic sex description (thank you, Ms. London).
This is a mystery and love story, wrapped together. I was drawn in completely at the beginning and then didn't put the book down very much for the rest of the day. There was sexual tension and lots of kissing, but no graphic sex description (thank you, Ms. London).
July 8, 2016
Love! So one thing that I don't know if we learned, and if we did then I didn't catch it, is the man in the black hoodie was not revealed. Other then that, it was so much fun between the banter between characters and the obstacles and the exchange of dialogues. I want the next book NOW, please.
August 25, 2015
Very easy read....liked the characters and the plot was okay. Cute story.
August 19, 2015
Cute book
Quick read and has great potential for a series. I wouldn't mind a bit more details for romance but keeping it clean is good.
Quick read and has great potential for a series. I wouldn't mind a bit more details for romance but keeping it clean is good.
August 20, 2015
A good read!
A good read with a little of everything. You have mystery, love and a great ending. Looking forward to the next Ophelia London novel!
A good read with a little of everything. You have mystery, love and a great ending. Looking forward to the next Ophelia London novel!
September 16, 2015
Loved it! Patrick is mega swoon-worthy.
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