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Here is my 3.86 rounded to 4 stars review of The Recovery Agent by Janet Evanovich:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Action-Adventure / Mystery
1st book in the Gabriela Rose series
Fun, light, and entertaining
Plenty of over-the-top scenarios. If you can just "go with it" and not try to make them something more substantial, it's entertaining.
I wanted a little more character depth.
Gabriela is completely different from Stephanie Plum so readers should expect significant differences.
My review for
A Family for Christmas in Pelican Crossing by Maggie Christensenhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.0 review of A King's Ransom by Janet Evanovich:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Action-Adventure / Mystery
2nd book in the Gabriela Rose series
Fun, light, and entertaining
Plenty of over-the-top scenarios. If you can just "go with it" and not try to make them something more substantial, it's entertaining.
Character depth improved with this book.
Gabriela is completely different from Stephanie Plum so readers should expect significant differences.
My review for
A Country Practice Christmas by Stella Quinn, Penelope Janu, Pamela Cook and Renae Blackhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Next up for me this week was
The Ghostway by Tony Hillerman. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Here is my 4.39 rounded to 4 stars review of Every Last One by Carolyn Arnold:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Thriller / Hostage Negotiation
Great Characterization, Suspenseful, Gripping, Thought-Provoking
A short ghostly romance :The Secrets of a Moonlit Night
by Elisa BradenMy review here :
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Great read in C. Dickens and W. Collins style !!!Historical mystery fiction, with gothic vibes, set in the start of 18th century England.
I loved it from start to end !!
The Square of Sevens
by Laura Shepherd-RobinsonHere is my 5-star review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 4.22 rounded to 4 stars review of Blood Oath: An Alex Martel Thriller by Steve Urszenyi:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Crime Thriller / Espionage
Suspenseful, Gripping, Action-Packed
Great world-building and atmosphere.
Excellent characterization
Here is my 4.05 rounded to 4 stars review of At Midnight Comes the Cry by Julia Spencer-Fleming:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Crime Thriller / Mystery
10th book in the Rev. Clare Fergusson & Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries series
Great world-building and characterization
Well-written with multiple layers and a few twists
I finished The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes
by Chanel Cleeton. Excellent story weaving Cuban history and present day lives of day life. History covers fallout of Spanish American War in 1900 and Castro regime in 1966. Characters are bright an vibrant and multidimensional. Difficult to put the book down you just to know what happens next. Highly recommend.
Here is my 4.14 rounded to 4 stars review of Quantum Tempest by Mike Maden:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Action Thriller / Military Thriller / Espionage
19th Book in the Oregon Files series started by Clive Cussler
Intense, suspenseful, fast-paced, action-packed, and thought-provoking
Great world-building and characterization
My second book of the week is another new release. This time, it's
The Devil Comes Calling by Annette Dashofy https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 3.87 rounded to 4 stars review of Robert B. Parker's Showdown by Mike Lupica:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Private detective / mystery
52nd book in the Spenser series started by Robert B. Parker
Crisp writing, snappy dialogue, great characterization
Contemporary hot political topic (immigration)
Here is my 3.48 rounded to 3 stars review of Lord of the Bears by Kimber White:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Paranormal romantic suspense
1st book in the Wild Ridge Bears series
Decent characterization for a short novel.
I wanted a little more world-building around the magic / psychic aspects.
Entertaining, suspenseful, a couple of steamy scenes
I finished Death in Kew Gardens
by Jennifer Ashley. Book 3 of series, set in 1881 London. Very well written series. Captures the life of downstairs staff very well and history of the time. Start with book one of the series.
Here is my 4 stars review of The Second Son: A Thriller by Simon Gervais and Ryan Steck:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Thriller
Book 1 in the Chase Burke series
Overall, this was a compelling and emotional rollercoaster full of investigation and suspense.
engrossing plot, fast pace, and action
Here is my 3.73 rounded to 4 stars review of Stuart Woods' Blown Away by Brett Battles:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Crime Novel / Mystery
Book 8 in the Teddy Fay series
Good characterization, vivid writing, suspenseful, and atmospheric
Here is my 3.48 rounded to 3 stars review of Outlaw of the Bears by Kimber White:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Paranormal Romantic Suspense
Book 2 in the Wild Ridge Bears series
Mainly set in Blackfoot, IN
Fated Mates / Instant attraction
Plenty of danger, suspense, and action
A couple of steamy scenes
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 for this historical mystery-romance:The Lover's Eye
by Lauren M. HayworthHere is my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I'm starting the week with the middle grade mystery
Framed! by James Ponti https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Here is my 3.8 rounded to 4 stars review of Spasm by Robin Cook:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Medical thriller / investigation
15th book in the Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery series
Very detailed autopsy information
Thought-provoking
Action-filled ending
Vivid writing
More investigation than thriller
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* Science of Agatha Christie: The Truth Behind Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, and More Iconic Characters from the Queen of Crime by Meg Hafdahl & Kelly Florence. This was okay for what it was, but should come with the warning that it contains a lot of spoilers. This is why I read Crooked House earlier in the month, as it was the only book of the twenty featured that I had not yet read. I started it in early October, reading a chapter here and there between other books, then read the last eight chapters yesterday.
* The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien by John Hendrix. I don’t usually read graphic novels, but it was one I’d seen recommended and, as I have read both authors’ most well-known fantasy series. It was interesting how their early lives paralleled each other, how they met, and the camaraderie that followed.
Here is my 4.37 rounded to 4 stars review of You Can Scream by Rebecca Zanetti:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Crime Thriller, FBI, Police Investigation, Romantic Suspense
5th book in the Laurel Snow series
Great world-building and characterization
Exciting, but complex plot with several sub-plots
Heart-pounding scenes
Over-the top, but enjoyable ending
You Can Scream
I finished The Family Experiment
by John Marrs. Excellent. Set in the not too distant future. Book focus on how AI can take over. This book focuses on a reality TV show that gives family virtual babies in Meta Verse grows to 18 over 9 month. Really group and makes you even more concerned about AI.
Here is my 3.48 rounded to 3 stars review of Rebel of the Bears by Kimber White:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Paranormal Romantic Suspense
3rd book in the Wild Ridge Bears series
Mainly set in Ann Arbor, MI
Fated Mates / Instant attraction
Plenty of danger, suspense, and action
A couple of steamy scenes
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