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[PamG]

Ramla Zareen wrote: "I read books 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Abbott and Lowell Forensic Mystery Series by Jen J. Danna and Ann Vanderlaan.

I'd planned to read these books sometime later this year but I read them now because..."

I had forgotten that Sara Driscoll was a pseudonym. Their FBI K-9 series is another one on my TBR that I want to read.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.61 rounded to 5 stars review of On Her Watch by Melinda Leigh

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

Crime Thriller / Police Procedural + Some Family Drama and a little Romance
Engaging, suspenseful, and intense at times.
Great characterization

[Christine]

I’m reading The Mistletoe Inn by Richard Paul Evans

[Tiziana]

Clean historical adventure-romance suitablefor cozy mystery readers, clean romance readers, Downton Abbey fans, Scarlet Pimpernel fans.

A Revolution of Hearts Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen

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

[Christine]

[Ramla Zareen]

PamG wrote: "I had forgotten that Sara Driscoll was a pseudonym. Their FBI K-9 series is another one on my TBR that I want to read."

That's great. I'd love to hear your thoughts when you get a chance to read it :-)

I read books 1 to 3 of the NYPD Negotiators Series by Sara Driscoll.

From what I gather, Jen J. Danna wrote these books on her own, unlike the Abbott and Lowell Forensic Mystery Series and the FBI K-9 Series where she partnered with Ann Vanderlaan.

I enjoyed all the three books. My favourite was book 1: Exit Strategy.

[Christine]

I’m reading A Christmas Bride by Hope Ramsay

[PamG]

Here is my 4.48 rounded to 4 stars review of Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison:

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

Urban Fantasy / Paranormal Romantic Suspense
Great Premise
Decent World-building and characterization
I wanted a little more closure on a couple of things in the ending.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.34 rounded to 4 stars review of The Burning by Linda Castillo:

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

Crime Thriller / Police Procedural
Darker than usual - The novel is graphic in places and the murder descriptions are brutal at times.
Excellent Characterization, Briskly Paced, Suspenseful, Gripping

[Christine]

[Christine]

I’m reading Middle of the Night by Riley Sager

[Ramla Zareen]

I read the first three books of the Nikki Hunt Series by Stacy Green. Enjoyed them a lot. I would definitely like to read the remaining books of the series. Hopefully soon.

By the way, The Girls in the Snow—book 1 of the Nikki Hunt Series—and Tin God—book 1 of the Delta Crossroads Trilogy—are currently free on Amazon. Just thought I'd share :-)

Right now I'm starting Tin God. Since I enjoyed the three Nikki Hunt books so much, I thought I'd give this one a try as well.

[PamG]

Ramla Zareen wrote: "I read the first three books of the Nikki Hunt Series by Stacy Green. Enjoyed them a lot. I would definitely like to read the remaining books of the series. Hopefully soon.

By the way, The Girls i..."

Thanks for the heads-up on the Nikki Hunt book. I got it today. I have the Delta Crossroads Trilogy, but haven't gotten to them yet. I also have the first book in the Lucy Kendall series (All Good Deeds), but I haven't read it yet either.

[PamG]

Here is my 4.27 rounded to 4 stars review of Her Final Breath by Robert Dugoni:

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

Police Procedural
Engaging, Suspenseful, Action-Packed, Good characterization

[Ramla Zareen]

PamG wrote: "Thanks for the heads-up on the Nikki Hunt book. I got it today..."

You're welcome. Hope you enjoy it too when you get a chance to read it :-)

[Tiziana]

I finished 2 days ago a compelling historical fiction set in the Kingdom of Poland in 1610.
Adventure, military action, love, rivalry for power, best friends and bitter enemies... it's all there!

The Heart of a Hussar by Griffin Brady

Here is my 5 star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Now I'm reading the sequel :
A Hussar's Promise

[Christine]

I’m reading The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney

[PamG]

Here is my 4.23 rounded to 4 stars review of Ancient Magic by Alexandra Ivy:

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

Urban Fantasy / Paranormal Romantic Suspense
Action, suspense, and drama
Fast-paced and entertaining
Great characterization

[Christine]

I’m reading Fatality by Caroline B. Cooney

[PamG]

Here is my 4.61 rounded to 5 stars review of Shades of Mercy by Bruce Borgos:

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

Crime Thriller / Police Procedural
Intriguing, Gritty, Suspenseful, Action-Packed
Great World-Building, Compelling Characters

[PamG]

Here is my 4.11 rounded to 4 stars review of In the Clearing by Robert Dugoni:

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

Police Procedural
2 Cases
Engaging and Suspenseful

[Christine]

I’m reading Missing Since Monday by Ann M. Martin

[Christine]

I’m reading Garden of Angels by Lurlene McDaniel

[PamG]

Here is my 4.52 rounded to 5 stars review of Bad River by Marc Cameron:

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

Crime Thriller
6th book in the Arliss Cutter series
Great worldbuilding and characterization
Tense, gripping, and has plenty of action

[Tiziana]

I just finished book #2 in The Winged Warrior series, a wonderful historical fiction that takes place in 1614 Kingdon of Poland.
Love and passions, battle, intrigues and vicious villains... it's a gripping adventure romance.

A Hussar's Promise by Griffin Brady

Here is my 5 stars review :
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Christine]

I’m reading Must Love Flowers by Debbie Macomber

[Tiziana]

Just finished a short cozy mystery set in Regency era :

Petteril's Thief by Mary Lancaster

It's the first one in a series by an author well known for her historical romances and historical mystery-romances.

No romance here, only a cozy mystery but the premises lead me to believe that in the future there will also be a pinch (very little) of romance.

Here is my 3 stars review :
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Tiziana]

Just finished a nice and sweet regency novella :

Vienna Wolfe by Mary Lancaster

Here is my review :
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PamG]

Here is my 4.13 rounded to 4 stars review of The Trapped Girl by Robert Dugoni:

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

Crime Novel / Police Procedural
Engaging with a twisty plot and compelling characters

[PamG]

Here is my 3.71 rounded to 4 stars review of The Lost Coast by Jonathan Kellerman and Jesse Kellerman:

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

The story has a deeply involved plot, fantastic worldbuilding, and a remarkable set of characters.

[Christine]

I’m reading Home Sweet Christmas by Susan Mallery

[Ramla Zareen]

I read Books 4 and 5 of the Texas Murder Files Series—Deep Tide and Liar's Point—by Laura Griffin.

I'd planned to read them sometime later this year but I read them now because they met the requirement for the July Reading Challenge in the Tall, Dark & Deadly group.

I enjoyed both books :-)

[PamG]

Here is my 2.63 rounded to 3 stars review of Red Dead's History: A Video Game, an Obsession, and America's Violent Past by Tore C. Olsson:

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

Nonfiction - American History
Creative, Well-researched, Well-organized
Too slow for my tastes.
I was expecting history to come alive and learn something new, but that didn't happen.
It may appeal more to those who pay the video game or isn't as familiar with US history during this time period.

[PamG]

Here is my 3.98 rounded to 4 stars review of To the Limit by Cindy Gerard:

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

Romantic Suspense
Chase Story
Second Chance Romance
Good characterization
Some steamy scenes

[PamG]

Here is my 4.31 rounded to 4 stars review of Murder at Dawn by Patrick Kelly:

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

Mystery / Retired Detective
Entertaining
Great Worldbuilding and characterization
Solid Mystery

[PamG]

Here is my 3.55 rounded to 4 stars review of Burn by Peter Heller:

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

Dystopian
Overall, this is an entertaining, tense, and thought-provoking novel with excellent world-building and engaging characters. However, I was expecting more action and information surrounding the dystopian events and less introspection. Additionally, the ending felt incomplete and abrupt.

[Christine]

[Christine]

I’m reading Save Me by Sharon Sala

[PamG]

Here is my 4.07 rounded to 4 stars review of Agony Hill by Sarah Stewart Taylor:

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

Historical Mystery / Historical Detective
This is more of a historical police procedural that is heavy on characterization and world-building, but has a well-developed and intricate plot as well as some occasional action. While somewhat slower paced than many police procedurals set in modern times, the pace felt appropriate to the setting and time of the novel.

Overall, this is an excellent historical crime novel that introduces readers to a wonderful new character in Warren as well as a fascinating town on the cusp of change. The great and vivid storytelling and fantastic characterization have made this novel a winner for me. If you enjoy old-fashioned detective work prior to cell phones, the internet, and DNA testing, then this is a series to consider.

[Christine]

I’m reading Heart to Heart by Lurlene McDaniel

[Min]

I’m reading forbidden by elizabth lowall or something like that. It’s really good. It’s amnesia but like medieval amnesia. The book is making me feel so giddy and happy🩷

[PamG]

Here is my 4.47 rounded to 4 stars review of Betrayal Road by Christine Feehan:

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

Romantic Suspense with a hint of Paranormal
Great Characterization
Several Sizzling scenes
An action packed ending

[Christine]

I’m reading Prey by Lurlene McDaniel

[Christine]

I’m reading The Walk by Richard Paul Evans

[Christine]

[Christine]

I’m reading The Bitter Truth by Shanora Williams

[PamG]

Here is my 4.66 rounded to 5 stars review of Buried Too Deep by Karen Rose:

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

Romantic Suspense
Great Characterization
Largely set in New Orleans
Great Prologue to hook you
A service dog named SodaPop
Emotional Epilogue

[PamG]

Here is my 3.46 rounded to 3 stars review of Don't Believe It by Charlie Donlea:

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

Outlier Review
Mystery
Great premise
Somewhat slow
Disliked the ending

[Christine]

I’m reading Not My Mother by Miranda Smith

[Christine]