July Wrap-Up

July
•Total Read: 10
•Audios: 2
•New to me authors: 1
•Debut authors: 0
•Series Books: 6
•Women Authors: 9
•Men Authors: 1

•YTD - 84

TITLES READ:

Because You're Mine by Lisa Kleypas (audio)

Flight by Laura Griffin

Lover Arisen by JR Ward

Movieland by Lee Goldberg

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

The Chase by Candace Fox

The Edge of Summer by Viola Shipman

The Newcomer by Mary Kay Andrews

Vixen in Velvet by Loretta Chase (audio)

Watching Over You by Lori Foster

Thoughts on a few of the books I read last month:

The Edge of Summer by Viola Shipman

Sutton has struggled with the shutdown, getting laid off and then the sickness of her mom.  When her mom dies Sutton is devastated and finds a clue to her past that her mom has kept secret.  She rents a small cottage on Lake Michigan in the small town of Douglas.  There she discovers more than she ever thought even though she was warned that maybe she didn't want to know the whole truth.  Great setting and wonderful characters make this a great read.

*Thanks to HTP/Graydon House/NetGalley for this review copy*

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center

Hannah's life at the moment is rough and she just wants to escape into work.  Her mother recently died and her boyfriend broke up with her.  She works for an elite security company and reluctantly takes a job of providing security for Jack, at the moment the hottest thing in Hollywood.  What a fun, laugh out loud read despite it's predictability.  A perfect summer, vacay or anytime read.

*Thank you to St. Martin's Press/NetGalley for this review copy*

Because You're Mine by Lisa Kleypas #2 (audio)

Logan was an intriguing character in the first book Somewhere I'll Find You, this is his story.  He is happy running and building his theater into one of the finest in London.  Madeline is less than thrilled with her parent's choice for a husband and decides to take control of her life.  She runs away, hides by working in the theater.  She has a plan to make sure she will be disqualified as a wife.  Logan is less than thrilled that she is there figuring she will just be in the way, but she proves herself valuable.  Their relationship develops quickly when sickness runs through the theater and Maddy is left to nurse Logan while he is sick. Rosalyn Landor does a good job with the narration.

*Thanks to HarperAudio for this review copy*

Movieland by Lee Goldberg #4

This series featuring young Detective Eve Ronin and her partner, almost retired Detective Duncan Pavone has quickly become a favorite.  They are called to a state park on reports of a shooting.  When they arrive they discover a woman who has been shot, and find that her partner has been killed. As they investigate Duncan tells Eve he believes this could be a serial shooter, as he has knowledge of other such shootings in this area.  The higher ups want a quick resolution to the crime and deny it could be a serial shooter. Eve is not about to back down and with the help of Duncan they begin to figure out what really has happened now and then.

The Chase by Candice Fox

More than 600 inmates from a correction facility, including everyone on death row, are released after a hostage situation. Death Row Supervisor Celine is determined to bring them in especially John Kradle. This author has quickly landed on my favorite, automatic pick-up list. Fast-paced with plenty of edge of seat moments.  Hopefully this character Celine will return.

July has been a good reading month.  We enjoyed our family birthday and anniversary celebrations.  A few more weeks before it is back to the regular fall schedule! 

Linking to these memes:

Kathryn at Book Date hosts IMWAYR?, a place to  meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week.  It's a great opportunity to organize yourself, visit, comment, and add to that every growing TBR pile.

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