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Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 741 comments I’m reading Vanishing Hour by Laura Griffin Vanishing Hour by Laura Griffin


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 3.23 rounded to 3 stars review of Just Add Coffee or Tea: A tea break read mix of my poems Just Add Coffee or Tea A tea break read mix of my poems by Julie McCarthy by Julie McCarthy:

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

I needed a book of poetry for a challenge and selected this one. I enjoyed the diversity of the poems.


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Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 741 comments I’m reading The Night Swim by Megan Goldin The Night Swim (Rachel Krall, #1) by Megan Goldin


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 3.49 rounded to 3 stars review of The Ferryman The Ferryman by Justin Cronin by Justin Cronin:

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

This post-apocalyptic science fiction novel is emotionally-charged, unique, intense, challenging, and thought-provoking, with fantastic world-building and great characterization. It’s creative and is captivating with its unpredictable plot. This was very close to a 4 star rating for me. The pacing in the first half of the novel is what lowered it to 3 stars for me.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.28 rounded to 4 stars review of The Poisoner's Ring The Poisoner's Ring (A Rip Through Time, #2) by Kelley Armstrong by Kelley Armstrong:

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

This historical mystery with a time travel aspect is even better in the second book in the series.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.36 rounded to 4 stars review for Wolf on the Wild Side: Sexy Shifter Romance Wolf on the Wild Side Sexy Shifter Romance (Run with the Wolf Book 1) by Terry Spear by Terry Spear:

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

This is the first book in the Run with the Wolf paranormal romantic suspense series. However, it is set in the same town in Colorado as some of the author's other series. Overall, the novel was intriguing, intense, and contemporary. It was well crafted, paced well, and entertaining; with the suspense that I enjoy in this genre.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here's my 4.29 rounded to 4 stars review of Her Dark Grave Her Dark Grave (Madison Knight #12) by Carolyn Arnold by Carolyn Arnold:

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

Police Procedural

Once again, Carolyn Arnold has penned a strong and impactful tale. Overall, this was a story that captivated me from the first page to its last. The author did a great job of building suspense throughout the story and weaving the threads together.


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Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 741 comments I’m reading Lost Rider by Harper Sloan Lost Rider (Coming Home, #1) by Harper Sloan


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.21 rounded to 4 stars review of Peril Peril (Blood Ties, The Logans #3.5) by Kat Martin by Kat Martin, Alexandra Ivy, and Rebecca Zanetti:

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

Romantic Suspense

Overall, this fantastic trio of novellas has three wonderful couples facing a gang of criminals in very different situations. It’s emotionally-charged, suspenseful, and entertaining.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.16 rounded to 4 stars review of Identity Identity by Nora Roberts:

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

Romantic Suspense

Overall, this was a story that quickly pulled me into the narrative and the lives of Morgan and those around her. While the pacing isn’t as brisk as some romantic suspense novels, the author did a great job of building suspense throughout the story and I enjoyed the journey. She is a superb storyteller that intermingled the ever-present threat that was looming over Morgan and the rebuilding of her life. I would love to see this become a series.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.23 rounded to 4 stars review of Murder Off the Books Murder Off the Books (By the Book Mysteries, #3) by Tamara Berry by Tamara Berry:

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

Cozy Mystery - Engaging and funny with great characters


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.59 rounded to 5 stars review of Second Shot Second Shot (Helen Warwick #1) by Cindy Dees by Cindy Dees:

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

Action Thriller - first book in a new series

What a fabulous start to a new series! Cincy Dees, a new-to-me author, has created an exciting action-packed and suspenseful thriller with a more mature main character. Overall, this fantastic novel is shocking, emotionally-charged, and pulse-pounding.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4 star review of Twice as Hot by Gena Showalter:

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

Paranormal Romantic Suspense / Urban Fantasy

This is a story that combines romance, suspense, and action with humor. A fiery and intense protagonist, a manipulative ex-wife, a supervillian antagonist, and great secondary characters are combined with a compelling story line, exciting scenes, and a plot with a few twists and turns.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.15 rounded to 4 stars review of Dead Drop Dead Drop (Handler #2) by M.P. Woodward by M.P. Woodward:

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

Espionage thriller
The premise of the story felt all too real to me, making it thought-provoking and believable. From the shocking prologue to the tension-filled middle to the action-filled conclusion, this story captivated me. Overall, this book was intense, briskly paced, suspenseful, and a powerful page-turner.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.11 rounded to 4 stars review of Marrying Off Morgan McBride Marrying Off Morgan McBride by Amy Barry by Amy Barry:

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

Historical Romance - Western Setting - 1887

Both the characterization and the world-building were great. Overall, it was an entertaining, heartwarming, and funny novel with some deeper themes embedded into the story line.


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message 1424: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.18 rounded to 4 stars review of The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (The Ill-Mannered Ladies, #1) by Alison Goodman by Alison Goodman:

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

Historical Mystery with a bit of romance.

It's funny, dark, and highlights some of the social issues of the Regency period in England. It features financially independent 42-year-old twin sisters Lady Augusta (Gus) Colebrook and Lady Julia Colebrook who decide to help women in need. This often requires some amateur sleuthing and some danger.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.46 rounded to 4 stars review of The Book Spy The Book Spy by Alan Hlad by Alan Hlad:

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

Overall, this story is intriguing, thought-provoking, suspenseful, and exciting. The author delivers a heartfelt story of love, loss, sacrifice, and duty. It's is a captivating and fascinating historical thriller with some romance.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here's my 4.34 rounded to 4 stars review of An Evil Heart An Evil Heart (Kate Burkholder, #15) by Linda Castillo by Linda Castillo:

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

Mystery / police procedural

Overall, this book was briskly paced, suspenseful, and gripping. This novel should delight those readers who enjoy police procedurals and mysteries that have a strong female lead character.


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message 1428: by Ramla Zareen (new)

Ramla Zareen Ahmad | 1053 comments Mod
PamG wrote: "Here is my 4.16 rounded to 4 stars review of Identity..."

It's been a while since I read a Nora Roberts book. I'm looking forward to reading this one. Thanks for the review :-)


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Ramla Zareen wrote: "PamG wrote: "Here is my 4.16 rounded to 4 stars review of Identity..."

It's been a while since I read a Nora Roberts book. I'm looking forward to reading this one. Thanks for the r..."


I hope you enjoy it. Happy Reading!


message 1430: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments I finished Blueberry Blunder Blueberry Blunder (An Amish Candy Shop Mystery Book 8) by Amanda Flower by Amanda Flower.

My 4.09 rounded to 4 stars review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Overall, this cozy mystery is engaging, heartwarming, and funny with an interesting mystery that kept me entertained.


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Ramla Zareen Ahmad | 1053 comments Mod
PamG wrote: "I hope you enjoy it. Happy Reading!"

Thanks Pam :-)


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Ramla Zareen Ahmad | 1053 comments Mod
I finished the Twilight's Children trilogy by Amanda Stevens. Enjoyed it a lot.


message 1433: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 3.23 rounded to 3 stars review of Girls and Their Horses Girls and Their Horses by Eliza Jane Brazier by Eliza Jane Brazier:

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

This mystery was a slow-burn suspenseful read with plenty of drama as well as great characterization and world-building. However, the book moved back and forth in time and switched points of view between five characters and nine interviews with a police detective. For me, this adversely affected the flow of the novel as well as my overall enjoyment.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.19 rounded to 4 stars review of A Cornish Seaside Murder A Cornish Seaside Murder (A Nosey Parker Cozy Mystery, #6) by Fiona Leitch by Fiona Leitch:

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

Cozy mystery - sixth in the series.

Twisty plot, humor, great characters, solid mystery


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Ramla Zareen Ahmad | 1053 comments Mod
I read Identity Identity by Nora Roberts by Nora Roberts.

MY RATING:

3.5 STARS

My Rating System On Goodreads:

3 STARS= Good= Quite Enjoyable= I liked it...!
4 STARS= Very Good= Enjoyable= I liked it very much...!

MY REVIEW:

To me Identity came across as predominantly Women's Fiction, with Romantic Suspense weaved in as a secondary genre.

The book was well-written and interesting, though the pacing could have been faster. There wasn't any mystery but there were crimes and the story was moderately suspenseful. The romance was good. Family bonds and friendships were heartwarming. The characterisation was awesome.

It's the kind of book people could read for enjoyment alone, yet there are also lessons to be learned if one wished to delve deeper.

The story reinforced the value of family, friends, and having a strong support system. It described how we could build a community and how much stronger we could be because of it. The courage and resilience showed by the female protagonist was inspiring. The theme of identity theft was a reminder of how important it is to safeguard our personal information in today's world.

I would not list Identity in my top ten Nora Roberts books, but I did enjoy it and the ending left me happy and satisfied.

EXCERPTS:

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Hiding in sleep solved nothing. When she woke, < spoiler > would still be dead, the life she'd built still in ruins. She needed to move forward—somehow, somewhere. The only choice was to move forward. Move.

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"I worked hard, and I made a life because I wanted to, because I could. But I was missing this, Gram, this moment right now, because I was so determined to do it all myself, for myself. I was missing really knowing you, really knowing Mom, and that means missing really knowing me, doesn't it?

Being here's shown me I don't have to do it all myself, by myself. I can have a fulfilling career and a real life at the same time. I can work hard and still have time and room for family, and for being with someone who makes me happy."

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"That stupid unsafe word wasn't so stupid after all."

"I'd have known anyway. You didn't use any punctuation, no uppercase letters. That's not how you text."

"I wasn't sure you'd notice that. Glad you did. I knew you were coming when you said good night. You never text good night."

"It's not a real good one when you're somewhere else."

*******


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 3.28 rounded to 3 stars review of Her Dangerous Journey Home Her Dangerous Journey Home (No Man is Her Master Book 3) by Lee Swanson by Lee Swanson:

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

Historical fiction

Overall, it was entertaining with great characterization and world-building. However, the pacing in the first half was slow and the ending left too many threads open for me. Despite this, it's still an enjoyable read that is entertaining.


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message 1439: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.21 rounded to 4 stars review of Ancient Guardian by Katie Reus:

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

Paranormal romantic suspense

Great characterization and world-building
Fun and entertaining


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Ramla Zareen Ahmad | 1053 comments Mod
I'm reading Ricochet by Jessica Andersen. It's book 1 in her Bear Claw Creek Crime Lab series and my first book by this author. So far I'm enjoying it :-)


message 1441: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Ramla Zareen wrote: "I'm reading Ricochet by Jessica Andersen. It's book 1 in her Bear Claw Creek Crime Lab series and my first book by this author. So far I'm enjoying it :-)"

I haven't read anything by this author. I'm looking forward to your final thoughts when you finish it.


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 3.78 rounded to 4 stars review of The Bone Riddle The Bone Riddle (Alexa Glock Forensics Mysteries Book 4) by Sara E. Johnson by Sara E. Johnson:

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

Forensics Mystery, Police Procedural

Phenomenal world-building and diverse characterization blended with a well-written narrative making this a novel that I advanced through effortlessly. The storyline is compelling in this unsettling thriller that has some alarming moments. The author did a great job of building suspense throughout the story and weaving the threads together.


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Karen (xkamx) | 101 comments I've been lurking and adding to my TBR. I came to edit a couple of reviews and thought I'd post.

I finished two books by Olivia Sinclair connected in an interesting way.

I first read Deal with the Devil, which started its life as a bonus "excerpt" for readers of Sinclair's book Busted (which I read right after).

In Busted, the hero, Aiden, finds out he's been the model of a romance author's books -- more than 20 at the time. His sister, Linda, loves the author and happened across a old version of one of the books that mentions the hero having a very unusual tattoo, exactly like her brother's and in the same location. After looking at a few other books, she encourages him to read the books. He figures out who's hiding behind the pseudonym "Darla Simone" -- busted!

Olivia Sinclair provided a bonus for readers of Busted, a three-page "excerpt" of the "Darla Simone" book, Deal with the Devil containing the scene with Aiden's tattoo. Fans wanted the whole story so Sinclair started posting it as a serial. Deal with the Devil is that serial compiled and edited for consistency.

So, technically, Deal with the Devil is a rom-com by fictional author Darla Simone as penned by Olivia Sinclair, author of Busted, wherein "Darla Siomone" is, well, busted.

Both books are enjoyable reads, but lacking.

** My Review of Deal with the Devil **
** My Review of Busted **


message 1446: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.63 rounded to 5 stars review of Taken Girls Taken Girls (Det. Amanda Steele #8) by Carolyn Arnold by Carolyn Arnold:

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

Gripping police procedural and crime thriller
Book 8 in the Detective Amanda Steele series


message 1447: by Ramla Zareen (new)

Ramla Zareen Ahmad | 1053 comments Mod
Ramla Zareen wrote: "I'm reading Ricochet by Jessica Andersen. It's book 1 in her Bear Claw Creek Crime Lab series and my first book by this author. So far I'm enjoying it :-)"

PamG wrote: "I haven't read anything by this author. I'm looking forward to your final thoughts when you finish it."


I read books 1 to 3. It was a trilogy within the series. Enjoyed all the three books :-)


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PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Ramla Zareen wrote: "Ramla Zareen wrote: "I'm reading Ricochet by Jessica Andersen. It's book 1 in her Bear Claw Creek Crime Lab series and my first book by this author. So far I'm enjoying it :-)"

PamG wrote: "I have..."


That's great.


message 1449: by Christine (new)

Christine Hatfield  (christinesbookshelves) | 741 comments I’m reading Deep Tide by Laura Griffin Deep Tide (The Texas Murder Files, #4) by Laura Griffin


message 1450: by PamG (new)

PamG (lynguy1) | 1148 comments Here is my 4.54 rounded up to 5 stars review of Dead Man's Wake Dead Man's Wake (Mike Bowditch, #14) by Paul Doiron by Paul Doiron:

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

crime thriller and police investigation

Overall, this fast-paced novel was engaging, gripping, and atmospheric with good characterization and great world-building details.


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