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A Reviews are books where I’ve lost precious sleep and my door is locked
Saving Francesca, Melina Marchetta
May 15th
Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta is the author’s second published work set in her hometown of Sydney, Australia. I am working my way through her back list. I know she has recently released a fantasy novel, Finnikin of the Rock. Quite a big step away from the coming of age stories that she does so well. I can tell right
Looking for Alibrandi, Melina Marchetta
May 5th
Looking for Alibrandi (2006) is a YA contemporary novel written by Melina Marchetta. It’s available in digital as well as paper. The premise is a coming of age story that contains a nice, brief romance on the side. I found this book utterly compelling and hard to put down.
The author sets her story in her own backyard–the Outback. The story
The Wrong Man For Her, Kathryn Shay [Guest Review]
Feb 17th
This review is apart of the TBR Challenge 2010 that was established to help readers focus on those buried treasure reads that they’ve yet to discover from their massive tbr piles. The following review was submitted by fellow reader, Senetra. Please, make sure to visit the other participants in the challenge.
Kathryn Shay’s The Wrong Man
The Devil’s Star, Jo Nesbø (Harry Hole Series)
Jan 6th
The Devil’s Star (Random House UK) by Jo Nesbø and translated by Don Bartlett, is the third book in the Harry Hole series set in Oslo, Norway.
What can I say? I love this series. For crime fiction fans looking for something new, this series serves up more than just your typical police procedural.
“The Devil’s Star”
Senetra’s Review of “The Mane Squeeze (Pride Story No.4)” by Shelly Laurenston
Nov 17th
I purchased my first Shelly Laurenston book, Pack Challenge in early 2007, after someone on a blog or board mentioned it as a good shifter story. Sadly, I didn’t read it for over a year because I always had another book I wanted to read more.
Once I got into the mood for a shifter story, I read “Pack Challenge” and immediately purchased
REVIEW: The Redeemer (Harry Hole No.4) by Jo Nesbø and Translated by Don Bartlett
Aug 11th
THE REDEEMER (Harry Hole No.4) by Jo Nesbø and translated by Don Bartlett is apart of a series and is published by Random House (UK).
Norwegian crime novelist Jo Nesbø has penned another page-turner. This man is simply brilliant when it comes to plotting and characterizations.
There’s not one boring scene in his books. None. Nada. Nesbø‘s
Guest Review: ‘Then Comes Seduction’ by Mary Balogh
Mar 31st
Then Comes Seduction (2009) by Mary Balogh, the second entry in this five part series featuring “the Huxtables.” This guest review was submitted by fellow reader, Senetra.
*****
I read a preview of this book at the end of the previous book in the series, and based on it and the plot description, I was not too sure of
REVIEW: ‘The Spymaster’s Lady’ by Joanna Bourne
Feb 18th
The Spymaster’s Lady by Joanna Bourne (2008) is being reviewed by fellow reader, Senetra. This book is available in paperback and ebook at your favorite retailer.
****
I avoid spy stories. If I pick up a book and the blurb has the words “spy” or “spying”, I stop reading and put it down, so when this book starting getting
REVIEW: ‘Bone Crossed’ by Patricia Briggs
Feb 11th
Bone Crossed (2009) by Patricia Briggs is the fourth book in the Mercy Thompson series. Werewolves, fae, vampires and other hidden creatures live among humans or so says Mercy, the narrator of this series. By the way, I’ll try not to spoil it for you if you haven’t started this series yet.
Mercy is a shape shifter or
REVIEW: ‘Marrying The Captain’ by Carla Kelly
Jan 13th
Marrying the Captain (2009) by Carla Kelly is a story about a sea captain falling in love with the illegitimate daughter of a viscount in Plymouth. The story is set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic wars.
Eleanor Massie, aka “Nana” runs her struggling inn, the Mulberry further up shore. The barricade and the ships returning back to
REVIEW: ‘Alias Vol.1′ by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos
Dec 22nd
Alias comic book series ran from 2002–2004 and was created by writer Brian Michael Bendis. The artwork is by Michael Gaydos and the publisher is Marvel Comics.
Alias: Volume 1 contains issues 1 to 9. Alias is available in hardcover and paperback at your favorite retailer. Alias is the first imprint from the Marvel MAX line (for explicit content).
Jessica Jones is a reclusive, chain-smoking, down on her
REVIEW: ‘Mystic River’ by Dennis Lehane
Sep 4th
Mystic River (2003) by Dennis Lehane is set in the author’s hometown of Boston. It is a poignant and emotionally moving story that cleverly disguises itself as a police procedural.
In fact, the story is told in third person and seems to be more of a character driven crime novel. One of the best I’ve read.
The story introduces
REVIEW: Risky Games by Olga Bicos
Aug 17th
There are so few well written, no — smartly written romantic suspense novels today. I’d be hard pressed to list you ten. I don’t mean to be dismissive but romantic suspense is my least favorite genre because they are almost always unoriginal with characters who do not speak or act to their stated potentials.
Reading
REVIEW: ‘Fractured’ by Karin Slaughter
Aug 4th
Fractured (2008) by Karin Slaughter is the sequel to last year’s, Triptych, featuring Special Agent Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
The story is set in Atlanta and the narrative is told in third person.
The opening of the story shoots off like a pistol. A mother comes home to find her daughter dead and the
REVIEW: The Quickie by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge
Jul 6th
The Quickie [AUDIOBOOK] [UNABRIDGED] (Audio CD) by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge (Authors), Mary Stuart Masterson (Reader)- Hachette Audio (2007). Here is the synopsis:
When Lauren Stillwell discovers her husband leaving a hotel room with another woman, she decides to beat him at his own game. But while she’s sneaking around, her husband is hatching a plan
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