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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.12 rounded to 4 stars review of Critical Mass Critical Mass by Daniel Suarez by Daniel Suarez:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I recommend this novel if you enjoy hard science fiction techno-thrillers.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments I finished Unnatural History Unnatural History (Alex Delaware #38) by Jonathan Kellerman by Jonathan Kellerman.

My 4.07 rounded to 4 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

#38 in this police procedural / mystery / crime thriller


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments I finished Wolf Takes the Lead Wolf Takes the Lead (Billionaire Wolf Book 4) by Terry Spear by Terry Spear.

My 4.20 rounded to 4 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This is a fun and enjoyable paranormal romance with some suspense and surprises along the way.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 3.86 rounded to 4 stars review of Curfew Curfew by Jayne Cowie by Jayne Cowie:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This is a thought-provoking near-future Britain dystopian murder mystery.


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Ramla Zareen Ahmad | 1053 comments Mod
I'm reading Off the Grid: FBI Series by Barbara Freethy. I've read six books so far. They were all good but the ones I enjoyed most were:

Book 3: Desperate Play
Book 4: Elusive Promise

I'm now starting Book 7: Critical Doubt.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments I finished reading White Smoke White Smoke (Victoria Emerson, #3) by John Gilstrap by John Gilstrap.

My 4.72 rounded to 5 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This dystopian novel included a fantastic protagonist, exciting scenes, and a shocking story kept me captivated from beginning to end. It's the third book in the series and they should be read in order.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments I finished The Tell-Fang Heart by Elle Wren Burke.

My 3.88 rounded to 4 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This is a paranormal cozy mystery with a unique look at a vampire world. Light, fun, and humorous.


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Karen (xkamx) | 101 comments Spent most of January rereading (in some cases reading) Carly Phillips Dare family and Dare-related series...

Dare to Love (the original)
Dare to Love (Dare to Love, #1) by Carly Phillips ** Dare to Desire (Dare to Love, #2) by Carly Phillips ** Dare to Touch (Dare to Love, #3) by Carly Phillips ** Dare to Hold (Dare to Love, #4) by Carly Phillips ** Dare to Rock (Dare to Love, #5) by Carly Phillips ** Dare to Take (Dare to Love, #6) by Carly Phillips

New York Dares (one set of cousins)
Dare to Surrender (NY Dares, #1) by Carly Phillips ** Dare to Submit (NY Dares, #2) by Carly Phillips ** Dare to Seduce (NY Dares, #3) by Carly Phillips

The Knight Brothers (a Knight/Dare coupling)
Take Me Again (The Knight Brothers, #1) by Carly Phillips ** Take the Bride (Knight Brothers, #1.5) by Carly Phillips ** Take Me Down (The Knight Brothers, #2) by Carly Phillips ** Dare Me Tonight (The Knight Brothers, #3) by Carly Phillips ** Take Me Now (The Knight Brothers #3.5) by Carly Phillips

Sexy (a Dare brother moves to NY; the main books have alternate titles)
Sexy Dare (Sexy #1) by Carly Phillips / More Than Sexy (Sexy #1) by Carly Phillips ** Sexy Hers (Sexy #2) by Carly Phillips / Twice as Sexy (Sexy #2) by Carly Phillips ** Sexy Mine (Sexy #3) by Carly Phillips / Better than Sexy (Sexy, #3) by Carly Phillips ** Sexy Love (Sexy #4) by Carly Phillips

Dare Nation (Dare cousins via sperm donations)
Dare To Resist (Dare Nation, #1) by Carly Phillips ** Dare To Tempt (Dare Nation, #2) by Carly Phillips ** Dare to Play (Dare Nation, #3) by Carly Phillips ** Dare To Stay (Dare Nation #4) by Carly Phillips ** Dare to Tease (Dare Nation, #4.5) by Carly Phillips

The Kingston Family (turns out a secondary character in Dare Nation is a half-sister to the Kingstons)
Just One Night (The Kingston Family, #1) by Carly Phillips ** Just One Scandal (The Kingston Family, #2) by Carly Phillips ** Just One Chance (The Kingston Family, #3) by Carly Phillips ** Just One Spark (The Kingston Family, #4) by Carly Phillips ** Just One Wish (The Kingston Family, #4.5) by Carly Phillips ** Just Another Spark A Just One Spark Short Story (The Kingston Family, #7.5) by Carly Phillips

Dirty Dares (Dare cousins; a Dare/Kingston coupling)
Just One Dare (The Kingston Family, #5) by Carly Phillips ** Just One Kiss (Kingston Family #6) by Carly Phillips ** Just One Taste (The Kingston Family, #7) by Carly Phillips ** there's at least one more in the series due Feb 2023

Billionaire Bad Boys (Dare friends/business associates)
Going Down Easy (Billionaire Bad Boys, #1) by Carly Phillips ** Going Down Fast (Billionaire Bad Boys #2) by Carly Phillips ** Going Down Hard (Billionaire Bad Boys, #3) by Carly Phillips ** Going in Deep (Billionaire Bad Boys, #4) by Carly Phillips ** Going Down Again (Billionaire Bad Boys, #4.5) by Carly Phillips


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments I finished Make Her Pay: A Detective Nessa Ainsley Novella Make Her Pay A Detective Nessa Ainsley Novella by Melinda Woodhall by Melinda Woodhall.

My 4.05 rounded to 4 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Police procedural / crime thriller novella


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Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 741 comments I’m reading Wrong Exit by N.L. Hinkens Wrong Exit by N.L. Hinkens


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 3.95 rounded to 4 stars review of The Last Grudge The Last Grudge (Jessica Niemi, #3) by Max Seeck by Max Seeck:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This international crime thriller / police procedural has a twisty mystery.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.5 rounded to 5 stars review of Her Final Breath Her Final Breath (Detective Amanda Steele #7) by Carolyn Arnold by Carolyn Arnold:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Overall, this novel was thought-provoking and engrossing with tension that almost felt alive.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.19 rounded to 4 stars review of Wined and Died in New Orleans Wined and Died in New Orleans (Vintage Cookbook Mystery, #2) by Ellen Byron by Ellen Byron:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Overall, this is an engaging cozy mystery with humor, suspense, action, and a bit of romance. I am thoroughly enjoying this series featuring Ricki who has turned her avocation of collecting vintage cookbooks into a job by establishing a gift shop in the late home turned museum of Genevieve (Vee) Charbonnet. The shop sells vintage cookbooks and kitchenware, but there's always a mystery around this museum.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 3.09 rounded to 3 stars review of Bright and Deadly Things Bright and Deadly Things by Lexie Elliott by Lexie Elliott:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Great characterization and atmosphere were the highlights for me in this mystery. However, the pacing felt somewhat uneven with some slow spots and the ending wrapped up a little too neatly and quickly. Additionally, the suspense didn't leave me with the sense of urgency that I wanted to feel.


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Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 741 comments I’m reading The Accomplice by Lisa Lutz The Accomplice by Lisa Lutz


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Ramla Zareen Ahmad | 1053 comments Mod
I read Bree and Tanner Thriller Series by Janie Crouch. Enjoyed it a lot :-)


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Ramla Zareen wrote: "I read Bree and Tanner Thriller Series by Janie Crouch. Enjoyed it a lot :-)"

Ramla, I believe you enjoy some of Karen Roses's books. I recently finished Cold-Blooded Liar. It's the first in the San Diego Case Files series. I thought it was great. It will be published Feb 28th.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.88 rounded to 5 stars review of Encore in Death Encore in Death (In Death, #56) by J.D. Robb by J.D. Robb:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This near-future police procedural was a twisty tale with great characterization that kept me turning the pages.


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Ramla Zareen Ahmad | 1053 comments Mod
PamG wrote: "Ramla, I believe you enjoy some of Karen Roses's books. I recently finished..."

Hey, thanks for telling me about this! Yes, I enjoy her books a lot. Really excited about the new series. I'll definitely read Cold-Blooded Liar once it's published :-)


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments I finished The Blackbriar Genesis The Blackbriar Genesis (Blackbriar #1) by Simon Gervais by Simon Gervais.

My 4.02 rounded to 4 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Simon Gervais has a way of starting his novels with a shocking and powerful opening scene. Action, suspense, treachery, and intrigue keep this novel moving at a terrific pace. It has aspects of espionage, political, and military thrillers. This series is within Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne universe.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments I finished The Draka & The Giant The Draka & The Giant (Book Three in The Elioud Legacy series) by Liane Zane by Liane Zane.

Here is my 3.98 rounded to 4 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The author brings action, attraction, and suspense to a new paranormal romantic suspense urban fantasy thriller.


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Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 741 comments I’m reading Only Fear by Anne Marie Becker Only Fear (Mindhunters, #1) by Anne Marie Becker


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.37 rounded to 4 stars review of Desperate Acts Desperate Acts (Pike, Wisconsin, #4) by Alexandra Ivy by Alexandra Ivy:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Alexandra Ivy deftly weaves mystery, suspense, action, and romance in the fourth book in the Pike, Wisconsin romantic suspense series. Overall, this was an intense story with likeable characters that kept me turning the pages.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 3.95 rounded to 4 stars review of Getting Even Getting Even by Lisa Jackson by Lisa Jackson:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

It combines two of her earlier romantic suspense novels into this newly released book. The novels have common themes of revenge, suspense, romance, and some action as well.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.09 rounded to 4 stars review of Sea Castle Sea Castle (Underwater Investigation Unit, #4) by Andrew Mayne by Andrew Mayne:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The author brings action, suspense, and mystery to an intense story with complex characters.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.5 rounded to 5 stars review of Storm Watch Storm Watch (Joe Pickett #23) by C.J. Box by C.J. Box:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The writing is fluid and descriptive which helped me envision the scenes without disrupting or slowing the flow. Overall, this was intriguing, entertaining, suspenseful, and had an action packed ending with compelling characters that kept me turning the pages.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.61 rounded to 5 stars review of Cold-Blooded Liar Cold-Blooded Liar (Romantic Suspense #27; San Diego #1) by Karen Rose by Karen Rose:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Karen Rose knows how to hook readers with a prologue and keep them engaged throughout a novel. Cold-Blooded Liar , the first book in her San Diego Case Files series, is no different. It combines a police procedural with some amateur sleuthing and a hint of romantic suspense.


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Ramla Zareen Ahmad | 1053 comments Mod
I just finished Undercover Justice Series by Melinda Di Lorenzo. Enjoyed it a lot :-)


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.02 rounded to 4 stars review of A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley by Sarah Hawley:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This is a delightful, charming, and fun paranormal romance with great characterization and some deeper themes woven into the novel.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments I finished Georgie, All Along Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn by Kate Clayborn.

My 4 star review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Entertaining contemporary romance....pacing was slower than I expected.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4 star review of Good Dog, Bad Cop Good Dog, Bad Cop (The K Team #4) by David Rosenfelt by David Rosenfelt:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The story captivated me with the terrifying realism of the prologue. A twisty, deeply involved, and absorbing plot kept me engaged throughout this riveting mystery. With twists and turns, the investigation builds momentum until it peaks with an edge-of-your-seat finish.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here's my 3.3 rounded to 3 stars review of Missing Clarissa Missing Clarissa by Ripley Jones by Ripley Jones:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Young adult mystery
Overall, this was intriguing, entertaining, and had an action packed ending with diverse characters. However, some of the items revealed in the interviews seemed unrealistic for adults to divulge to teenagers.


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Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 741 comments I’m reading Stay Awake by Megan Goldin Stay Awake by Megan Goldin


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Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 741 comments I’m reading The Playground by Jane Shemilt The Playground by Jane Shemilt


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Ramla Zareen Ahmad | 1053 comments Mod
I read Dead By Midnight by Pamela Clare. It's Book #7.5 in her I-Team series. I enjoyed it a lot. Another book I very much enjoyed in this series was Book #3: Unlawful Contact.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here's my 4.12 rounded to 4 stars review of Dark Angel Dark Angel (Letty Davenport, #2) by John Sandford by John Sandford:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

John Sanford brings investigation, suspense, and plenty of action to the second book in the Letty Davenport series. The story is part undercover investigation and part action thriller. Sandford’s a superb storyteller who kept me on the edge of my seat as the undercover operation and action unfolded. The final action scenes are riveting and hauntingly memorable.


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