REVIEW REVISIT: Dark of Night by Suzanne Brockmann
C2 (C-Squared)‘s review of Dark of Night (Troubleshooters, Book 14) by Suzanne Brockmann
Romantic Suspense Hardcover published by Ballantine 27 Jan 09
Original review posted 5 Feb 2009
Anyone who has ever visited my personal blog knows I’m a Suzanne Brockmann fan. I’m not a crazy stalker fan grrl or anything – *innocent look* – I’m just enthusiastic. I like all the interwoven stories and the whole deep point of view thing. And I say it’s impressive that all the characters are so real and clearly drawn that it is often easy for the reader to know, without her telling us, who is speaking. No cookie-cutter characters to be found here! read more…
REVIEW: When August Ends by Penelope Ward
Sandy M’s review of When August Ends by Penelope Ward
Contemporary Romance published by Penelope Ward Books 23 Feb 19
I’ve not read Penelope Ward before. I decided to try this book mostly because our own Kristie J loves Ms. Ward’s works. The blurb played a little part in my decision, but when I actually got started reading, the story, in the long run, just didn’t work for me.
REVIEW: In Her Sights by Katie Ruggle
Veena’s review of In Her Sights (Rocky Mountain Bounty Hunters, Book 1) by Katie Ruggle
Romantic Suspense published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 26 Mar 19
I’m going through a phase right now where a lot of my favorite go-to authors are not writing at all or writing fewer novels than they used to. Reluctantly I’ve been exploring out of my comfort zone and finding new authors to enjoy and become faithful to. In that light, I recently picked up this book from new-to-me author Katie Ruggle to see if she will become one of my go-to authors. The verdict…
REVIEW: No Way Out by Cara Hunter
Stevie‘s review of No Way Out (DI Fawley, Book 3) by Cara Hunter
Contemporary Police Procedural published by Penguin 22 Mar 19
Three books in, I’m already very fond of DI Adam Fawley and his team. I’m also a great fan of the way different storytelling styles are brought together to move the plot forward, as well as chapters that either get right inside Fawley’s head or follow one or more of the others around at a slight remove, we also get extracts from online and print news sources and transcripts of interviews and video footage. So far, the main factor linking the cases and the characters’ background plots has been children, those directly affected by crime and those within the team’s families – including Fawley’s deceased son and the problems within his marriage resulting from the unexpected death of a much longed-for child. This third book follows that theme as two youngsters – apparently left home alone in the Christmas holidays – fall victim to a serious fire that soon transpires to have been started deliberately.
REVIEW: Ask Me to Stay by Terri Osburn
Sandy M’s review of Ask Me to Stay by Terri Osburn
Contemporary Romance published by Montlake Romance 5 Mar 19
This is my first book by Terri Osburn. I had no expectations at all, so I was quite happy with the story line and all the twists and turns thrown in to keep readers and the characters off balance until all secrets are revealed.
REVIEW: Dreams of Falling by Karen White
Stevie‘s review of Dreams of Falling by Karen White
Women’s Psychological Fiction published by Berkley 05 Jun 18
I love stories told through the eyes of different generations, as well as those where the action takes place in different time periods. So this mystery, while not quite the narrative I’d been expecting, had all the potential to be just my kind of thing.
Larkin Lanier left her home in South Carolina after a falling out with her best friends, combined with her father’s apparent betrayal of her mother, which caused her to rethink her choice of both college and future career. Nine years later, she’s a copywriter for a successful New York ad agency and avoids contact with her family and former friends as much as possible, returning home for the Christmas holidays, if at all. Everything changes, however, when she receives news that her mother has been reported missing.
REVIEW: Darkness Returns by Alexandra Ivy
Veena’s review of Darkness Returns (Guardians of Eternity, Book 13) by Alexandra Ivy
Paranormal Romance published by Kensington 16 Apr 19
Surprised? If you are like me, you thought that the series ended with When Darkness Ends, but it seems there’s more to come, since I see this is the beginning of a new trilogy. Apparently there is a splinter group that exists outside the Guardians and it appears that betrayal and treachery might have played a role in creating them. Can a peace offering from the current Vampire Leader Styxx forge new ties?
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REVIEW REVISIT: Since the Surrender by Julie Ann Long
C2’s review of Since the Surrender by Julie Anne Long
Historical Romance published by Avon 28 July 09
Original Review posted 21 Aug 09
Since Captain Charles “Chase” Eversea came home from the war, he has been living at the family home in Pennyroyal Green, surrounded by his parents and siblings. His time is spent arguing with his siblings, listening to his brother Colin rhapsodize about married life and farming, and nightly drinking to lessen pain from a leg wound sustained at Waterloo. Finally, he hears one too many cow stories and snaps. The next thing he knows, he is banished to London on a mission for the family. He is supposed to meet a cousin and assess his potential to become the next vicar of Pennyroyal Green.
REVIEW: Blame It on the Bet by L.E. Rico
Sandy M’s review of Blame It on the Bet (Whiskey Sisters, Book 1) by L.E. Rico
Contemporary Romance published by Entangled: Bliss 11 Sep 17
I began this series with the third book, which I enjoyed immensely. Thus, I was determined to go back and read the first two books as soon as I could. I like everything about this series. There’s not one thing I can nitpick about it. I was happy while reading and when I was finished, I wanted more. So I hope Ms. Rico keeps writing – there’s still two sisters who need their HEA, and I will be right there to go along on the ride with them.
REVIEW: I Want You Back by Lorelei James
Veena’s review of I Want You Back (Want You Series, Book 1) by Lorelei James
Contemporary Romance published by Berkley 02 Apr 19
Jax and Lucy have been supporting characters in the Need You series, while their daughter Mimi is a family favorite. I really like the fact that Ms. James has kicked off this new series with the most colorful and controversial characters in the family. What truly happened between Jax and Lucy that left her pregnant, alone and destitute, has been a mystery to date. But as their back story is revealed, so is the need for Jax to find redemption and a way to fit in with his family as a son, brother, cousin, and nephew, but most importantly as a father to his daughter. Can he and Lucy find a way to bridge the past and find a loving relationship? read more…
