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I finished listening to The Guest List by Lucy Foley and loved the journey of this mystery. Here’s my review.
I’m listening to The Switch by Beth O'Leary.
Love Knows No Social Rules Third book in the Daring Ladies Fighting for Love Series by Aria Norton on Kindle. ARCI wasn't real keen on this book. It was hard to get involved with the book. The story line was good, but it dragged out and got boring. Many times sentences and dialogue were repeated. The characters were flat to me. They didn't seem to speak or act in a believable way. I found Colin wishy-washy and Charlotte very immature. I like Aria Norton's writing very much, but this just didn't do it for me. 2 star review
I listened to
The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line by Rob Thomas. Any fans of the Veronica Mars tv show will love the audiobook.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I also read
Seconds to Live by Melinda Leigh. Very good ending to the trilogy.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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I’m listening to Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok.
Look Alive Twenty-Five by Janet Evanovich in hard coverThis was the first book in the series that I didn't find as entertaining. There were parts where I would just laugh out load, usually something Lula did or said. It was too drawn out with too many characters to keep track of. I love Ranger but Morelli is my man. Too little of Morelli and too much Ranger and the Ranger cave. I missed the interaction with Stephanie and Grandma Maser. It just didn't flow well like the other books. Stephanie has gotten a big potty mouth that I don't care for. I'm not a prude, but she never seemed intelligent enough to use obscenities. I would have enjoyed more of the background of the magician poofing in and out. He was hilarious. I think it's time to marry Stephanie off to Joe and call the series done. One more to read. Hope its better.
Thick as Thieves 5-StarsThere is no such thing as honor among thieves.
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Murder in the Bayou Boneyard by Ellen Byron 4-StarsSpooky Halloween Creatures and Murder
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
When a Scot Ties the Knot by Tessa Dare 🎧 5-StarsWhen the imaginary becomes real - watch out!
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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I’m listening to Seconds to Live by Melinda Leigh, Scarlet Falls #3.
Twisted Twenty-Six by Janet Evanovich in hardcoverGrandma Maser was married to a mobster for 45 minutes before he keels over with a heart attack. Now the rest of his 'business partners' are looking for "the keys" that Jimmy had. What are these for and what do they open? Grandma has no inklings regarding the keys. The mob is ready to shake her down. She is also being intimidating by Jimmy's ex-wives and sisters. I feel it is time for the Plum series to come to an end. There were a few spots in the book that had me laughing, but the rest was mundane. Even Lulu and her antics are getting old. I did like reading more of the Plum family and my sweet Morelli. Stephanie needs to marry the man and move on. She also needs to grow up. It's time Janet to move on to something else. 2 star review
Highlander's Forbidden Soulmate by Lydia Kendall. First book in the Highlanders of War and Desire: A Scottish Medieval Highlander Romance Collection. On Kindle ARCVictoria Moore finally found out about the scandal in their family regarding her Aunt Emily and the Scotsman Fergus MacTavish. Their son was secretly taken back to Scotland after Emily died in a dungeon in childbirth. Now, years later, Hector MacTavish is honoring the last wishes of his father, Fergus to find his brother Andrew. If he is even still alive. Victoria Moore has been looking for the boy also. There is no love lost still after all these years between the English Moore's and the MacTavish's. When Hector and his best friend Donald head to England to look for his brother, he is surprised with a note at the inn wanting to meet with him regarding his brother. He is even more surprised when the beautiful Victoria Moore is the one he is meeting. There is suspense, mystery, romance and love of family in this story. He grabbed my attention from the very beginning. Although I figured out the ending early on, it was a delight to get there. i really enjoyed the characters as they were strong, well defined, charming and brave. I just really loved this book.
Robert wrote: "The Villa by Nora Roberts."One of my very favorite Nora Roberts' books.
Robert wrote: "The Villa by Nora Roberts."One of my faves too. Haven’t done a re-read in a while, but now I want to.
The Villa is everything you want a Nora Roberts' romantic-suspense to be, unlike several of her recent offerings.
Anita wrote: "The Villa is everything you want a Nora Roberts' romantic-suspense to be, unlike several of her recent offerings."Completely agree. 😊
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I finished listening to Seconds to Live by Melinda Leigh, Scarlet Falls #3, and it was a great ending to the series! Here’s my review.
I’m reading Shadows in Death by J.D. Robb, In Death #51, and listening to First Blood by Angela Marsons, D. I. Kim Stone #.5.
Over the weekend I read
First Blood by Angela Marsons. Loved it!My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I read
Second Time Around by Tina Wainscott.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I listened to Wait for Me
by Samantha Chase.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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I finished listening to First Blood by Angela Marsons, the prequel to the DI Kim Stone series, and really enjoyed the intro story. Here’s my review.
I finished Tempting Fate by Nora Roberts, The MacGregors #2, and it fell a bit short of the mark for me. Here’s my review.
I’m reading Vanished by Kendra Elliot, Callahan & McLane #1, and listening to Silenced by Allison Brennan, Lucy Kincaid #4.
Torn Between Two HighlandersSecond book in the Highlanders of War and Desire: A Scottish Medieval Highlander Romance Collection. On Kindle ARCEllen Horton is grieving so after her father was murdered. Her Uncle Charles, as she calls him, has given her the news before her tears even dry, that in her father's will she is to marry immediately Lachlan, Laird Elairon oldest son. She meets him briefly at her fathers funeral and instantly takes a dislike to him. On the other hand, she finds herself attracted to his brother Alexander. She is quickly whisked away to Scotland with her Uncle Charles to prepare for the wedding. Ellen continues to feel uncomfortable around Lachlan, but comes to terms that she has no choice in this marriage. He is egotistical, broodish and controlling. Alexander has always done what is right, until he falls in lust and love with Ellen. As much as they both know that their relationship can't come to fruition, they can't stay away from each other. This is a bad ending waiting to happen. I enjoyed the story line but felt it dragged out quite a bit which made me start scanning through pages. Finally the tempo picked up and the spicy sex, suspense and intrigue kicked it. I would have like the ending to have been lengthened though. I believe we were left hanging until the extended epilogue. I felt though it was a fun, sexy, romance, exciting book. 4 star review
Say No More by Karen Rose 4-StarsSo-so romance, little mystery, some suspense
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas 4-StarsWhat does a spinster want for her 30th birthday? A hot man!
My Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Seconds to Live by Melinda Leigh 4-StarsA killer is looking for "The One"
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A Highlander is Coming to Town by Laura Trentham 3-StarsHolt and Claire find their true happiness.
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Highlander’s Wicked Seduction Third book in the Highlanders of War and Desire: A Scottish Medieval Highlander Romance Collection. On Kindle ARCDiana Elton loves her brother Charles and would never imagine him forcing her to marry. Especially to a man she has no interest in. So to escape the forced betrothal, she runs away to her Godmothers. But she never makes it. She takes a fall off her trusty horse and is found by Kentigern Forbes, Laird of Braewood. A kind, handsome man who takes her back to his castle to care for her after realizing she has amnesia. Soon Diana doesn't want to get her memory back as she wants to stay with Kentigern at his castle. Until the 19th birthday of Kentigern's sister Heather. When the doors fly open to find her brother Charles and her betrothed standing there. All comes flying back to her. From here on in, its fight or flight for many of them. I really enjoyed this story. I fell in love with all the characters. Spicy romance, mystery, suspense and intrigue. If you like sexy historical romance novels, this is a great one. I would recommend it.
A Perfect Mess by Zoe Dawson in PDF formIn all the years I have been reading and also reviewing books for authors, I have never quit reading a book..until NOW! The title says it all! It had no real story line or plot, and when it did, it was short lived and taken over by the vulgar language and descriptions. I enjoy sexy romance novels, but this wasn't even romantic. I couldn't even label this erotica or porn. It was just vulgar trash. I got so bored and tired of hearing about his 'hard-on' all the time and of her immature antics and remarks. I really can't believe the wonderful people that live by the bayou you use the F-word every other word when they speak. I was appalled and embarrassed for them. I was so bored with it, I tried to scan though to find something, anything remotely interesting. Giving a 5 star rating is too much. I just couldn't stand it anymore.
I finished
Vanished by Kendra Elliot. Good start to this series.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I also read
Cold Terror by Susan Sleeman. I wasn't a fan of the romance portion of the story, but after looking at the reviews, I think I'm in the minority.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just One Kiss by Barbara Freethy on Kindle. ARCHannah Stark has never forgiven Jake McKenna from cheating on her, humiliating her and breaking her heart twelve years ago. She avoids him at all costs now that she has been back home. Jake has given up on having her forgive him, yet he refuses to be honest with her and tell her the awful truth of what happened that night. On a winters night at a cabin in the mountains, they come upon a little boy left alone. A note to tell her to take care of her son. What kind of mother would leave a small child alone in a cabin? This night not only changes Hannah and Jake's relationship, but also the lives of their families. This is a very heartwarming second chance story with drama, mystery and suspense and of course romance. I couldn't put this book down!! Again Barbara Freethy gives another one of her amazing stories. I haven't read all in this series, but it definitely can be read as a stand alone book. I can't wait to read the others. I would certainly recommend this book. It was fantastic. I would give it more than a 5 star review if I could.
Silenced by Allison Brennan 4-StarsSex Scandals and Call Girls in Washington. Surprising, right?
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
All Scot and Bothered Kerrigan Byrne 3-StarsAngst filled purple prose with a mystery twist
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Hot as Hell by Julie Ann Walker 5-StarsHot SEAL romance
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
In Plain Sight A Time To Heal by Rose Verde in PDF form
I was really drawn into this book. Emma has lived with her grandmother with her brother Dan and sister Alexis since Emma's car crash a few months ago. She now has amnesia and now has someone after her. When Emma finds her sister with a gun shot wound to her head, the fast-paced investigation starts immediately . Ty Taylor has taken it on as his job to find out who this person is. Ty has many issues and ghosts in his closet too. This story grabbed my attention from the very beginning. The story is set in Amish country and is a clean, inspirational story. But it also has romance, lots of mystery, suspense and intrigue. It is gruesome and descriptive in parts but not enough to take away from the book. All the characters are very well defined. I can usually figure out the "who dunnit" but not this time! I certainly was off on this one. Made it more exciting. It needed some extra proofing and editing, but not a lot to change my review score. I really enjoyed this book and would certainly recommend it. Excellent for a good Halloween mystery.
I was really drawn into this book. Emma has lived with her grandmother with her brother Dan and sister Alexis since Emma's car crash a few months ago. She now has amnesia and now has someone after her. When Emma finds her sister with a gun shot wound to her head, the fast-paced investigation starts immediately . Ty Taylor has taken it on as his job to find out who this person is. Ty has many issues and ghosts in his closet too. This story grabbed my attention from the very beginning. The story is set in Amish country and is a clean, inspirational story. But it also has romance, lots of mystery, suspense and intrigue. It is gruesome and descriptive in parts but not enough to take away from the book. All the characters are very well defined. I can usually figure out the "who dunnit" but not this time! I certainly was off on this one. Made it more exciting. It needed some extra proofing and editing, but not a lot to change my review score. I really enjoyed this book and would certainly recommend it. Excellent for a good Halloween mystery.
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I finished Vanished by Kendra Elliot, Callahan & McLane #1, and really liked this story. I’m pausing though to read the series before it as this one is the spinoff. Here’s my review.
I finished listening to Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov, chosen as a buddy read for Banned Book Week, and it’s a tough but excellent story. Here’s my review.
I’m reading Hard Line by Pamela Clare, Cobra Elite #5, and listening to All Scot and Bothered by Kerrigan Byrne, Devil You Know #2.
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I'm starting October out right....two 5-star books!!!I finished listening to
The Night Swim by Megan Goldin. Excellent story. I highly recommend the audiobook.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I also finished reading
Fair Warning by Michael Connelly. This is the latest book in the Jack McEvoy series. I hope we don't have to wait another 8 years for another book.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Last night I read
Seducing the Mercenary by Loreth Anne White. This is one of the author's older category books.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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I’m listening to Look For Me by Lisa Gardner, Detective D. D. Warren #9.
Baby Business by Brenda Novak in paperbackThad, an Advertising Exec, lost his wife and unborn child 18 months ago. His grief is beyond belief. He wants a child of his own to fill the loss, but he feels he can never love another woman, so he places an ad for woman to have his child artificially with no strings attached. He is willing to spend a lot of money for it too. Mazy is coming off a horrible divorce with her ex-husband running off with a high schooler. Their daughter Haley is battling cancer and needs a bone marrow transplant. But Thad keeps changing the deal. Macy's only concern is getting her daughter well. I loved this sweet story. This was a completely unique story line. I felt Thad was a big jerk at times, but I loved how strong Macy was. She never backed down to Thad, no matter her feelings she was starting to experience for him. Thad just can't let go of his late wife. I love the line from Macy, "Three is a crowd in the bedroom." This book brought tears to my eyes many times. It is a very emotional book. It's filled with romance, second loves, forgiveness, and family. You can tell by the cover the ending, but it sure was wonderful getting to it. I would absolutely recommend this book. 5 star review
The Queen's Traitor by Eleanor Keating on Kindle, ARCGriffith Blackstone, Earl of Garstonshire is fleeing England as he has been accused of treason, plotting against the Queen. Some one supposedly sent letters from him plotting against the Queen. Now, he must find out who this or these people are and prove his innocence before someone finds him and hangs him. In this, he meets the beautiful. strong and independent Lady Sorcha Eldon. Lady Sorcha is not your ordinary woman. She has a gift of a seer and has insight as a witch that her mother handed down to her as well as a healer. Griffith needs her insight and bravery to warn him and help him in eluding the men after him and his head. So together with Griffith's men, they go out to seek the answers and truth. After being ambushed, Lady Sorcha also shows her great gift with a dagger and bow. They all fight together and Sorcha and Griffith fall in love. But nothing can come of it until his name is cleared. But they vow in their hearts that they will do everything and anything in their powers to keep each other safe. I had a difficult time putting this book down. It was filled with such raw emotion. There was the romance, mystery and suspense. All the characters were so strong and well defined. The story wraps you up that you feel you are there with them. The betrayal and hardships of these characters. Who can you trust? This is a well written story about how times were back in the days. The Queen would make examples of those who were unworthy to her. Although this is a clean romance, it can be quite graphic regarding the battles and war scenes. I just loved this story and would absolutely recommend it. 5 star review
Murder at the PTA by Lee Hollis 3 1/2-StarsNew Sleuth Team Series
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
False Front by Debbie Baldwin 4 1/2-StarsFantastic Debut Romantic-Suspense
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Devil and the Deep by Julie Ann Walker 5-StarsChecked all my boxes for a great Romantic-Suspense.
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Tribulation Force of the Left Behind series. Decided to take a break from Roberts.
This week I read
Such A Pretty Girl by Tess Diamond.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Today I read
Vacation Interrupted by Allison Brennan.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Hidden by Laura Griffin 3-StarsFirst book for a new series
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I thought I was a little harsh in my review of "Hidden", then I read "Witness Security Breach" and it only confirmed my rating.
Witness Security Breach by Juno Rushdan 5-StarsIf you want Action and Romance - This book is for you.
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James 🎧 5-StarsAn Eloisa James take on the Cinderella fairy tale.
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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I finished listening to Look For Me by Lisa Gardner, Detective D. D. Warren #9, and it was a good story but not one of my favorites. Here’s my review.
I finished The Highlander’s Christmas Lassie in the anthology Have Yourself a Merry Little Scandal by Anna Campbell, The Lairds Most Likely #7.5, and it was the perfect story to begin my holiday reading. Here’s my review.
I’m reading Her Sanctuary by Toni Anderson, Her #1, and listening to The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah.
For a Dreamy Lady's Honour: A Historical Regency Romance Book by Abigail Agar on Kindle. ARCI enjoyed the book and the story line. A story of heartache, revenge, loyalty to family and abandoned loves. I felt it was very dragged out though. It could have been condensed and still keep the wonderful story. It kept going over the feelings and descriptions. I felt like, "lets move on." I found myself scanning over many pages to get to something new. The characters were strong and well defined and I really enjoyed the ending. I was also very disappointed that the Extended Epilogue the link had was NOT for the correct book. So I lost out on reading that. Not one of my favorite reads by this author. 3 star review
Under Currents by Nora Roberts. Finished Tribulation Force a few days ago.
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I had only planned to skim Silent Scream by Angela Marsons, DI Kim Stone #1, to develop the questions for the book discussion but ended up reading it enough to qualify as a reread! My old review still holds up!
I finished listening to The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah and it was outstanding! Alaska was just as much a character as the setting. Here’s my review.
I finished listening to Say You're Sorry by Melinda Leigh, Morgan Dane #1, and I got hooked from the first paragraph. Here’s my review.
I’m listening to Stalked by Allison Brennan, Lucy Kincaid #5.
Tempting Fate by Nora Roberts 2-StarsOldie Nora, not a goodie
My Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Disorderly Conduct by Rebecca Zanetti 5-StarsBullets and Kisses can burn
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Storming the Castle by Eloisa James 4-StarsHEA for the butler and the nursemaid
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Vacation Interrupted by Allison Brennan 4-StarsShort suspense with Sean and Lucy
My Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
This week I listened to
Murder on Eaton Square by Lee Strauss. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I also read
Silent Scream by Angela Marsons.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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I’m listening to The Swap by Robyn Harding.
True Love for the Reluctant Earl by Eleanor Keating on KindleARCLady Adelaide has been told what and how to do everything by her dominating mother all her life. She wants to live a quiet life with her books and find a man she loves for a husband. She wants nothing to do with the ton and all the rules, regulations and trappings. Her father wants her to wed a man of means and title who Lady Adelaide detests. Edward, the Earl of Bellham has learned from his father's will that he must marry a lady of title and noble birth within 90 days. He loved and lost once and has no desire to marry for love, only for convenience and to receive his inheritance. Lady Adelaide and Edward meet at a masquerade ball. Edward finds Adelaide not like the other women in the ton. He finds himself captivated by her. I really enjoyed this story. It did drag on at parts, but I found the story line fun and interesting. Many twists and turns in this book. A clean historic romance with suspense and some mystery. I am surprised my negative reviews as I really enjoyed it. I would recommend this book. 5 star review
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