Currently Reading 2021

[Anita]

Crossing Lines by Adrienne Giordano 4-Stars
A CIA Agent is "Burned" and the fun begins.
My Review

On a Wild Night by Stephanie Laurens 🎧 4-Stars
A female Cynster goes looking for love in all the wrong places, and finds it.
My Review

Brotherhood Protectors Vol 1: Books 1-3 by Elle James 4-Stars
Short action packed books. Sexy, hot Alpha Heroes.
My Review

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 by Garrett M. Graff and it is an historical masterpiece! Here’s my review.

[Christine]

[Robin]

This week I read Killing Mind by Angela Marsons.

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

I also listened to The Search by Nora Roberts.

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

[Robin]

Early this morning I finished Dark Roads by Chevy Stevens.

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

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to The Perfect Family by Robyn Harding and they are so very far from perfect! Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Compulsion by Allison Brennan, Max Revere #2.

[ElectricOutcast]

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

In short if you don't like being dragged into a world where you don't know what the hell is going on, this book will not be for your liking. I did however give a JD Robb shout out in this review.



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

This book however is much better.

[Anita]

Breaking Free by Pamela Clare 4-Stars
Keep a vow or let it go for true love
My Review

Temptation Ridge by Robyn Carr 🎧 3-Stars
Whole lot of happenings in Virgin River
My Review

Dangerous Ground by Rachel Grant 3 1/2-Stars
Dangerous trek across and Alutition island
My Review

[Jonetta]

I finished Buried Beneath by Debbie Baldwin, Bishop Security #3, and this series continues to one of my favorites! Here’s my review.

I’m reading Forgotten in Death by J.D. Robb, In Death #53.

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Compulsion by Allison Brennan, Max Revere #2, and it was riveting! Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Absolute Fear by Lisa Jackson, New Orleans #4.

[Sandra]

As a break between heavier reads, I finished reading two equally charming books that I enjoyed. The Suite Spot & Girls Before Earls I give both 4 stars! Review of The Suite Spot and Review of Girls Before Earls

[Robin]

I read Compulsion by Allison Brennan.

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

I also read a novella called "Night" from Night and Day by Anne Stuart.

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

And I listened to Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke.

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

[Sandra]

I finished Hello, Transcriber by Hannah Morrissey - a dark, somber thriller I couldn't put down. 4 stars My Review

[Sandra]

I finished reading The Patient's Secret by Loreth Anne White - another thriller with a horrific true crime at the heart of it. In my opinion, this is Loreth's finest work to date...and that's saying a lot! She's truly at the top of her game. Mark your calendars for March 1, 2022! 500 Stars! My Review

[Anita]

Ooooh, did you get it from NetGalley? I love Loreth Anne White. She is an auto read for me.

[Sandra]

Anita wrote: "Ooooh, did you get it from NetGalley? I love Loreth Anne White. She is an auto read for me."

No, it's not on Netgalley yet. Loreth send me a copy. It'll probably be on Netgalley soon. I know you'll love it!

[Anita]

I jusy hope they don't make it a "Wish For". I've never gotten one of those. Once upon a time I was auto-approved for Montlake. I miss that.

[Sandra]

Anita wrote: "I jusy hope they don't make it a "Wish For". I've never gotten one of those. Once upon a time I was auto-approved for Montlake. I miss that."

If I hear any word of it being available, I'll let you know. I actually got one of the very first copies. Feeling extremely lucky.

[Jonetta]

I finished Forgotten in Death by J.D. Robb, In Death #53, and loved it! Here’s my review.

I’m reading Ransom Canyon by Jodi Thomas, Ransom Canyon #1.

[Anita]

Compulsion by Allison Brennan 🎧 4-Stars
Fast paced mystery with a real surprise for the ending.
My Review

Absolute Fear by Lisa Jackson 3 1/2-Stars
Bentz and Montoya and one really messed up family.
My Review

Along Came a Lady by Christi Caldwell 🎧 3-Stars
Can a lady transform a coal miner into a gentleman?
My Review

[Robin]

I read The Coffin Dancer by Jeffery Deaver to fulfill a challenge.

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

I finished listening to The Last to Die by Beverly Barton.

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

[Anita]

A Reckless Match by Kate Bateman 5-Stars
Wonderful Frenemies to Lovers Historical Romance with Adventure.
My Review

Last Seen Alone by Laura Griffin 4-Stars
A blood stained car, a missing woman and a cop and attorney with an instant attraction.
My Review
This review was rejected by Amazon, so I sanitized it as follows:
"She weaves the very timely issue of internet harassment and revenge postings into a mystery that details just what the consequences of those crimes can be." Got to keep the Amazon watchers happy. Forget about freedom of speech and what the book was really about.

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Absolute Fear by Lisa Jackson, New Orleans #4, and this is my end of the series. It’s just a rinse and repeat of the same themes with every book. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to After the Storm by Linda Castillo, Kate Burkholder #7.

[Christine]

[Patty]

I have finished the several books in the past month or so.
Cross Her Heart by Melinda Leigh Loved! See Her Die by Melinda Leigh loved! Could not stop reading this series! Drown Her Sorrows by Melinda Leigh Loved! Spoils of the Dead by Dana Stabenow I have always loved the Liam Campbell series and I really love the Kate Shugak series one of my favorites.

My next 2 books are The Bone Code by Kathy Reichs and Right Behind Her by Melinda Leigh

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to After the Storm by Linda Castillo, Kate Burkholder #7, and was loving it until it took a predictable turn. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Shipped by Angie Hockman.

[Jonetta]

Patty wrote: "I have finished the several books in the past month or so.
Cross Her Heart by Melinda Leigh Loved! See Her Die by Melinda Leigh lo..."

I LOVE a good bing read and you picked a good one, Patty!

[Robin]

The first couple books of the month are winners:

I read Pieces of Sky by Kaki Warner. I enjoyed the slow-burn romance.

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

And I listened to The Stand-In by Lily Chu.

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

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Shipped by Angie Hockman and it was just the right story I need right now. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Seeds of Deception by Linda Castillo, Kate Burkholder #7.5.

[Sandra]

Anita wrote: " A Reckless Match by Kate Bateman 5-Stars
Wonderful Frenemies to Lovers Historical Romance with Adventure.
My Review

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Anita, I loved A Reckless Match too! Looking forward to the next book.

[Anita]

Kate Bateman is one of the best HR writers currently writing. I just love her characters and the humor. I can't wait for the next one either.

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Seeds of Deception by Linda Castillo, Kate Burkholder #7.5, and enjoyed this short story that offered a little peek into Kate’s past. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to No Hiding in Boise by Kim Hooper.

[Anita]

Kissing Under the Mistletoe by Suzanne Enoch 4-Stars
Three Recency-Era Christmas Stories
My Review

The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware 5-Stars
The Audio of this Mystery is great.
My Review

Cold As Ice by Toni Anderson 4-Stars
The past is with you always, especially when a killer uses it against you.
My Reviewt

[Sandra]

I finished Nine Lives by Peter Swanson and loved it. I'm becoming quite the fan of this author's uncanny ability to deliver a twisted mystery and challenge readers to solve it. 4 Stars My Review

[Sandra]

I finished How to Love Your Neighbor by Sophie Sullivan - a rom-com with insane chemistry & lots of snark, sizzle & pop! Just the palette cleanser I needed! My Review

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to No Hiding in Boise by Kim Hooper and was mesmerized by the story and full cast narration. Here’s my review.

I finished Ransom Canyon by Jodi Thomas, Ransom County #1, and enjoyed this second story in the series. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Poisonous by Allison Brennan, Max Revere #3, and reading The MacGregor Grooms, The MacGregors #9.

[Anita]

It's been a fantastic reading week for me!

Adrift by Kaylea Cross 5-Stars
Secrets are uncovered and passions reveled.
My Review

The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews 5-Stars
Whimsical, magical, warm and fuzzy
My Review

Phoenix by Janie Crouch 5-Stars
Live throws these two active people a curve ball.
My Review

[Robin]

I finished reading A Twist in the Tail by Leighann Dobbs.

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

[Anita]

Don't Lie to Me by Willow Rose 3-Stars
A Psycho is kidnapping and murdering children of divorced parents
My Review

Poisonous by Allison Brennan 3 1/2-Stars
Don't blame the divorce, blame the Psycho.
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Jeopardy in July by Barbara Venkataraman 5-Stars
I love this Series
My Review

[Jonetta]

I finished Poisonous by Allison Brennan, Max Revere #3, and the subject matter was tough and the victim was vile. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley, Rock Chick #1.

[Jonetta]

I finished The MacGregor Grooms by Nora Roberts, The MacGregors #9, and enjoyed the three separate romances, which have improved so much since the start of the series. Here’s my review.

I’m reading Heard It in a Love Song by Tracey Garvis Graves.

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley, Rock Chick #1, and it was more memorable the second time around as the audio version makes a difference. Here’s
my review.

I’m listening to The Mother Next Door by Tara Laskowski.

[Robin]

It took me a week to slog through Beast by Judith Ivory.

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

[ElectricOutcast]

Finally finished The Chaos Kind

I like the characters and the plot but it had too many chapters. I know some people read books in short bursts, but if you're going to keep making short chapters it's kind of hard for people to keep their attention to the story.

Nora Roberts spoils us with her ability to find the balance between long and short chapters, and we do not deserve her.

[Anita]

I agree with you, Seth. Short chapters tend to make a book feel really choppy. You get into the flow and it stops dead a lot of times.

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to The Mother Next Door by Tara Laskowski, a creepy suburban family drama. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to The Last Line by Robert Dugoni.

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to The Last Line by Robert Dugoni, Tracey Crosswhite #8.5, and it just got me excited about starting the series. This is more of a prequel for one of the main characters. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Deadly Cry by Angela Marsons, DI Kim Stone #13.

[Christine]

[Robin]

I finished listening to As Good as Dead by Beverly Barton.

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

And I read Deadly Cry by Angela Marsons.

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

[Jonetta]

I finished listening to Deadly Cry by Angela Marsons, DI Kim Stone #13, and it was another great story in the series. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Lightning Strike by William Kent Krueger, Cork O’Connor #0, a new prequel.