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Cat Island #2
Gloria's Secret
Hayden Tate had hoped that life on Cat Island would be peaceful with her former trouble causing handyman Hank out of the picture. But when strange occurrences and noises begin to happen around the inn she operates with her partner, Adrienne, once again the top suspect is Hank the only problem is - Hank is dead. In this long awaited sequel to Gloria's Inn, Hayden and Adrienne join their zany guests for another madcap adventure.
240 pages, Paperback
First published October 10, 2008
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About the author
Robin Alexander
51 books814 followersBorn in 1965, Robin Alexander grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she still resides. An avid reader of Lesbian fiction, Robin decided to take the leap and try her hand at writing. It didn't take long for her favorite hobby to become a full-time author.
Since her heritage is Scottish and Irish and she’s allergic to seafood, she’s considered an honorary Cajun. When she’s not writing, she’s exploring her state with the top off her Jeep in search of the small towns on the water that inspire her.
Robin is awkward, sometimes shy, loaded with anxieties, accident prone, dangerous with power tools, and has been known to make idiotic decisions. She has been fortunate enough to turn her shortcomings into the hilarious characters you’ll find in her novels and short stories. Her passion is writing funny tales about falling in love, being imperfect and reveling in friendship.
Robin is convinced she has the best job in the world, and she’s extremely grateful for her fans who support her and enable her to do what she loves.
Librarian note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Since her heritage is Scottish and Irish and she’s allergic to seafood, she’s considered an honorary Cajun. When she’s not writing, she’s exploring her state with the top off her Jeep in search of the small towns on the water that inspire her.
Robin is awkward, sometimes shy, loaded with anxieties, accident prone, dangerous with power tools, and has been known to make idiotic decisions. She has been fortunate enough to turn her shortcomings into the hilarious characters you’ll find in her novels and short stories. Her passion is writing funny tales about falling in love, being imperfect and reveling in friendship.
Robin is convinced she has the best job in the world, and she’s extremely grateful for her fans who support her and enable her to do what she loves.
Librarian note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
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October 29, 2018
I found this difficult to get into in the beginning but I think it was less the book and more my mood. By a third of the way in I found it difficult to put down.
Adrienne and Hayden are a few months into their relationship and working together at the inn is working out for both of them. There is a minor blip on the horizon in the form of a visit to New Orleans for them both to spend Christmas with Hayden's homophobic parents. Well, that is, until odd things start happening around the inn like noises and doors opening. And all just before a new group of guests is about to arrive.
Hayden's antics and mishaps are entertaining. Adrienne's gift makes this very gently paranormal and gives a really interesting dimension to their relationship. Christmas and Hayden's family relationships provided some poignant moments and some wonderfully happy ones. I had figured out the mysterious happenings fairly early but didn't think that it detracted from the unraveling of the story because my enjoyment came from the telling as much as from anticipation.
The only thing I was disappointed about was that Hayden and Adrienne should still have been in their honeymoon phase of their relationship and there wasn't much intimacy. Not necessarily sex but things like touching, flirting, kissing and a desire for each other seemed to be missing.
Adrienne and Hayden are a few months into their relationship and working together at the inn is working out for both of them. There is a minor blip on the horizon in the form of a visit to New Orleans for them both to spend Christmas with Hayden's homophobic parents. Well, that is, until odd things start happening around the inn like noises and doors opening. And all just before a new group of guests is about to arrive.
Hayden's antics and mishaps are entertaining. Adrienne's gift makes this very gently paranormal and gives a really interesting dimension to their relationship. Christmas and Hayden's family relationships provided some poignant moments and some wonderfully happy ones. I had figured out the mysterious happenings fairly early but didn't think that it detracted from the unraveling of the story because my enjoyment came from the telling as much as from anticipation.
The only thing I was disappointed about was that Hayden and Adrienne should still have been in their honeymoon phase of their relationship and there wasn't much intimacy. Not necessarily sex but things like touching, flirting, kissing and a desire for each other seemed to be missing.
August 9, 2017
Fantastic sequel
Yeah, this is a brilliant follow-up and I thoroughly enjoyed the intrigue and fun found aplenty in its pages. I will definitely be purchasing the next in the series to continue my Robin Alexander 'Gloria' marathon.
Yeah, this is a brilliant follow-up and I thoroughly enjoyed the intrigue and fun found aplenty in its pages. I will definitely be purchasing the next in the series to continue my Robin Alexander 'Gloria' marathon.
November 2, 2016
Wow, what a difference in writing style between book 1 (2004) and book 2 (2008). Book 1 was clumsy and unedited but book 2 was professionally edited and made it much more enjoyable to read. I did notice, however, that Adrienne's eye color changed from "clear blue" in book 1 to green in book 2.
March 28, 2022
Had me in tears
Ok so had me in tears. Spoiler alert Hayden tries to quit smoking and oh dear Lord the stuff that happens when she's trying had me in tears. Now I'm off to read the next one.
Ok so had me in tears. Spoiler alert Hayden tries to quit smoking and oh dear Lord the stuff that happens when she's trying had me in tears. Now I'm off to read the next one.
April 18, 2022
The best book I've read all year
I so loved the series this is the second book I read I laugh so hard I was crying I love to character the story line I haven't read something like this in a very long time I recommend this book hell I recommend the series
I so loved the series this is the second book I read I laugh so hard I was crying I love to character the story line I haven't read something like this in a very long time I recommend this book hell I recommend the series
July 6, 2021
Good continuation in the series. Great characters and setting with fun and humor. More mystery than romance.
November 12, 2020
Gloria's Secret (Càt Island series Book 2)
Fantastic and awesome story and read. This was a hilarious and sad at times. We meet Hayden and Andrienne, Iris, and Collie once again. They begin to have weird noises and muffled voices around the inn. This story by Robin Alexander was a blast with laughter as I read it. Also being the second one in this series it tackles, Hayden issues with her family , destruction, and much more.
Robin Alexander did a superb job at writing this story and cannot wait to read the next one.
RECOMMEND---- Yes Definitely
Fantastic and awesome story and read. This was a hilarious and sad at times. We meet Hayden and Andrienne, Iris, and Collie once again. They begin to have weird noises and muffled voices around the inn. This story by Robin Alexander was a blast with laughter as I read it. Also being the second one in this series it tackles, Hayden issues with her family , destruction, and much more.
Robin Alexander did a superb job at writing this story and cannot wait to read the next one.
RECOMMEND---- Yes Definitely
May 19, 2024
Just as solid as the first book in this series. Hayden and Adrienne grow together as a couple and really settle in. The trip home for Christmas brings everyone closer together in a great turn of events. This one has a bit more suspense in it then the first and is a little darker. But the fun witty banter between everyone is still there and will have you laughing
October 9, 2017
Wow, what a story simply amazing.
It was well written, amazing cast of characters. It had me laughing out loud and crying the next moment. I aware Robin gets better every time she puts her crazy mind to paper... I can't wait to see how this series ends.
It was well written, amazing cast of characters. It had me laughing out loud and crying the next moment. I aware Robin gets better every time she puts her crazy mind to paper... I can't wait to see how this series ends.
August 3, 2023
I love this!!
If you are going to read this then I know you enjoyed the first book as much as I did. It has romance, sadness, suspense and sexy time You’ll enjoy every page turning bit. I’m on to the next!
If you are going to read this then I know you enjoyed the first book as much as I did. It has romance, sadness, suspense and sexy time You’ll enjoy every page turning bit. I’m on to the next!
June 24, 2024
Another Incredible Story
Robin Alexander hits another one out of the park with the incredible story. I couldn't put it down! Loved it. Sure it could "stand alone" but reading book 1 first gives book 2 much more depth. I highly recommend this series.
Robin Alexander hits another one out of the park with the incredible story. I couldn't put it down! Loved it. Sure it could "stand alone" but reading book 1 first gives book 2 much more depth. I highly recommend this series.
February 2, 2018
Better than #1 in terms of the mystery to be solved I thought.
November 25, 2019
Great
Easy reading. Fynny. Entertaining. Light hearted and flowing. Very enjoyable and highly recomended. I enjoyed the humour and energy and was sad that it had to end.
Easy reading. Fynny. Entertaining. Light hearted and flowing. Very enjoyable and highly recomended. I enjoyed the humour and energy and was sad that it had to end.
April 14, 2013
The second book in the Gloria series continues the story of Hayden and Adrienne in their adventures running Gloria's Inn.
January 16, 2015
Same great characters, interesting plot. Darker than the first book and not as fun. I enjoyed it, but book 1 was better.
April 30, 2015
Wow
Great...all I can say is Great. Would like another book in the series. Want to meet the baby that Addrieanne and Hayden have. Will she have Addrieanne's gift?
Great...all I can say is Great. Would like another book in the series. Want to meet the baby that Addrieanne and Hayden have. Will she have Addrieanne's gift?
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