Weekly Reading Wrap Up (IMWAYR?/SP)

The Sentinel by Lee Child and Andrew Child  #25

Jack Reacher is in Nashville and decides it is time to leave.  He stops in a small town and witnesses an attempted abduction of a guy off the street.  He sees the guy has no clue what is going down and intervenes.  Rusty is currently the most hated man in town and that intrigues Jack.  He finds out that Rusty is an IT guy and is sure that a mistake has been made and all he needs to do it figure it out to get his job back.  Jack being Jack stays to help and finds himself embroiled in a mess, that only Jack can untangle, Reacher style.  

Six Months by Dannika Dark #2 (audio)

Second book in this series features Reno of the Cole Pack and human April.  April's family has left her with their debts which she is trying to pay back.  She decides to borrow from her job to pay off the loan shark with a plan to pay it back immediately.  Things don't go as planned and trouble brews.  Nicole Poole narrated this installment, but I did not like the voice she chose for April.  She comes across as whiney to me instead of a young girl who needs some control and stability in her life.  I will however continue listening to the series that she narrates.

*Thanks to Tantor Audio for this review copy*

Quiet In Her Bones by Nalini Singh

Aarav's mother has been missing for ten years.  A few weeks after his accident her car is found in the woods near to their home.  While trying to recover and having some memory issues he works out what happened on that night she disappeared. As the clues are revealed you wonder how reliable he is as a witness and narrator.  Secrets and twists abound to make this a page turning novel.

Up Next:

Gathering Dark by Candice Fox

Wreckless by Katie Golding

An Artless Demise by Anna Lee Huber

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Wild At Heart by K.A. Tucker

Calla decides to return to Alaska with Jonah.  She tried living without him in Toronto and was miserable.  She knows it will be a challenge to reinvent herself despite the conditions of where they live in Alaska.  Jonah is willing to do what it takes to help her adjust before returning to his job as a bush pilot. Calla will be stretched beyond her imagination. Great characters and wonderful setting make this sequel a delight. 

Cobble Hill by Cecily Von Ziegesar (audio)

This is a story of four families that live in a Brooklyn neighborhood. Each family has it's own quirkiness, some annoying.  Their lives intersect with each other in different ways which makes this an interesting story. Fantastically narrated by Pete Simonelli which kept me listening when I probably would have put the book down.

*Thanks to Simon & Schuster Audio for this review copy*

Deep In The Valley by Robyn Carr #1

June returns home to her small town to a practice begun by her father.  As the practice grows she decides it is time to hire another Doctor.  John Stone leaves a big city practice to take this job and seems a perfect fit until his past follows. They have a variety of patients that figure prominently in the story.  Once incident brings a possible love interest into June's life, which for the time being has to be kept secret.  Look forward to revisiting this small town and its characters.

Unforgiven by Mary Balogh #2

Kenneth and Moira were fell in love as teenagers despite an ongoing feud between the families.  A misunderstanding happens that deepens the feud and Kenneth goes off to war.  He has finally returned and as expected the feud lives on, at least in Moira's eyes.  They are caught in a compromising situation because of Moira's dumb decision.  Will they work through their issues to find happiness? 

Up Next:

Win by Harlan Coben

Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas

The Bookstore by Deborah Meyler

So happy that March is here as we are much closer to spring!!

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Daylight By David Baldacci #3

FBI Agent Atlee is still on the trail of what really happened to her  twin sister Mercy over 20 years ago.  She finds herself still on leave and in New Jersey following the latest lead, which always seem to embroil her in a local case.  She teams up with CID John Puller and by helping him with his case she gets help with hers.  This time she learns who really kidnapped her sister and why, now the question is, is she still alive?  Plenty of action and twists that bring attention unwanted attention on them and threaten their lives. 

Someone to Romance by Mary Balogh #7

The Westcott family has had their share of set backs.  Things with most of her family member and friends are getting back on tract.  Lady Jessica has decided that at 25 to get married and settles in for the London season to do just that. Gabriel has returned to London after years in America to settle in to his inheritance.  One that he really doesn't want and has to wade through some painful issues to reclaim.  He meets Lady Jessica and realizes she is just what he needs and sets out to marry her.  Jessica is anything but cooperative as she wants romance that leads to love.  Will he figure it out in time?  A good installment in this series.  

This Time Is Different by Mae Wood (audio)

Thomas ends up at the dentist's office after being hit in the jaw with a bat at softball.  Amy is an orthodontist, but is on call and patches him up for the weekend.  Thomas in a sedated daze spouts his love for her.  After the weekend he returns for a follow-up and is embarrassed as his teammate got it all on video.  He apologizes, but finds himself intrigued. Amy is a single mom to a teenager and Thomas's kids are grown, which is a hurdle they need to overcome if they go forward with this relationship.  A bit of family drama, but not much.  The fact that they were older drew me to the audio, but it got lost in the story and was a bit of a disappointment.  Over all a nice story of second chances. Narrated by the talented duo of Emma Wilder and Sebastian York.

If Wishes Were Earls by Elizabeth Susan Boyle (audio) #3

Harriet has loved Roxley since she was a young girl.  Roxley returns her love, but is embroiled in a situation that keeps them apart and him having to marry another.  Harry is determined despite Roxley wanting to keep her safe to get involved.  I listened to this and therefore had a hard time distinguishing between the past and present.  Overall all it would have been better had I read this one although Susan Duerden does an excellent job narrating. 

Written in Red by Anne Bishop #1

Meg has escaped her captures.  She is a blood prophet and is used for her talent.  She ends up in a town where The Others tolerate humans.  All she wants to do is rest and recover.  Meg applies for the human liaison job and surprisingly she is chosen by Simon Wolfguard the leader of the town. He can tell she is something other than human as she doesn't smell like prey.  Simon figures to keep an eye on her by keeping her close.  Meg fits into the job well and is liked by all. Her past is soon discovered and threatens Lakeside, will they protect her as one of their own or protect themselves.  This story quickly grabbed my attention and I couldn't put it down.  Can't wait to get to the second book in the series.

Sea Glass Island by Sherryl Woods #3

Samantha is in transition, rethinking her acting career as parts are just not coming her way. She is home for her sister's wedding. Ethan is a veteran and has opened a practice in town.  Neither are looking for a relationship, but their matchmaking family keeps scheming to get them together.  Will they resist or find that they can work through their issues together for a chance at love? A nice conclusion to the trilogy. 

Up Next:

The Tenant by Karine Engberg

All the Colors of Night by Jayne Ann Krentz

The Vineyard At Painted Moon by Susan Mallery

2021 has gotten off to a good reading start.  I will spend the month of February at my mom's in Florida helping her with what needs to be done around the house and doctor's appointments.

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Weekly Reading Wrap-Up

Boone by Emily March #3

Boone and Hannah have both suffered tragedy and loss to the extreme.  Hannah is trying to escape it all and ends up in Eternity Springs because she likes the  name of things in the city.  Boone is a bit farther along and has been offered something he never thought would happen.  They meet at Lovers Leap and Boone recognizes a tortured soul. He talks her down and invites her to stay in his guest cottage.  As their friendship deepens Hannah finds she is welcomed in Eternity Springs and this just may be the place that will help her heal.  When Boone asks her to help him out she knows it will test her to the limits.  Will she give herself a second chance and see what Boone already knows, that they are meant for each other?  A great conclusion to this trilogy.

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

Criss Cross by James Patterson #27

Alex Cross has to determine if his nemesis is really alive or if someone else is at the center of these recent murders that leave a note to Dr. Cross behind.  Quick, fast-paced read. 

Fortune and Glory by Janet Evanovich #27

Stephanie's Grandma is in danger.  She a recent widow that was left keys to a treasure that her husband's former partners think she knows the location of.  Stephanie has to figure out where this treasure is before harm is done to herself and her grandma.  Along with the usual cast of characters two new ones enter into Stephanie's world. Plenty of laughs accompany the situations these characters find themselves. Will the treasure be found before anyone is hurt? 

Penny For Your Secrets by Anna Lee Huber #3

Verity and Sidney attend a dinner party of one of her friends.  Ada has not been widely accepted in their social circles and their attendance hopefully will help.  The next day Ada's husband is found shot in his office with Ada as the prime suspect.  She asks Verity for her help and along with Sidney they set out to investigate. Meanwhile a former colleague in the war has died and her sisters asks Verity for help in finding out if her death is suspicious.  This couple is working hard on their marriage after their lives took drastic turns during and after WWI. An enjoyable installment in this mystery series. 

Up Next:

Somebody to Love by Jill Shalvis

Cross Her Heart by Melinda Leigh

Plenty of time to read since shopping and wrapping is done!  Hope your celebration is wonderful this week! Merry Christmas.

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Pivot by Martin, Zanetti & Ivy

Each story in this anthology is connected. Meri, Michelle and Melanie were all foster sisters at one time. Meri is on the run to get away from Joey her criminal child's father on the way to Michelle's. Michelle is a writer with a drug addicted mother who steals her tablet with a unpublished graphic novel on it to sell. Melanie works at a youth center and rescue's a young boy that criminals want to use as a pawn. All three are helped by cops/former cops in this fast paced, action filled anthology.

Shadows in Death by J.D. Robb #51

Eve and Roark are called to a murder in the park.  They discover a young mom who was meeting her artist friend after a jog.  While on scene Roark catches sight of a person from his past and knows he is the one who killed the woman.  As the story of Cobbe comes out Eve and her team are busy tracking down this assassin. When he shows up at their doorstep and leaves a dead cat in a bag the hunt intensifies to a showdown on Roark's home turf in Ireland. 

The Truth About Dukes by Grace Burrowes #5

Robert and Constance met while teens at a asylum.  He as a patient, she as a employee.  When Robert's brother found out he was not dead as he was led to believe, he brought him home.  Robert suffers from the falling sickness and was hidden away. Constance's sister Althea is his next door neighbor. When Robert and Constance are reunited they have to fight against the plans of greedy people who want to declare him unfit and gain the use of his wealth. A great story of triumph and second chances.

*Thanks to Forever/Netgalley for this review copy*

Along Came A Duke by Elizabeth Boyle (audio) #1

Tabitha is a spinster that has recently come into an inheritance with conditions to be married to a specific gentleman.  She is glad to be getting away from her aunt and uncle who treat her terribly. After an accidental meeting with Christopher whom she really doesn't care for, she can't stop thinking about him.  He doesn't understand how this spinster has caught his attention and he is determined to not let her be used for her fortune.  Tabby asks him to ruin her to get her out of the marriage.  When he agrees, things so all kinds of wrong.  Will they put a stop to this plot and find love together?  Witty, fun and completely entertaining.  Narrated by the brilliant Susan Duerden.

A Pressing Engagement by Anna Lee Huber #4.5

Kiera is more than happy to take on a couple of inquiries to escape all the stress of her upcoming marriage to Gage.  She is looking forward to marrying him, but the more her sister plans the more it stresses Kiera.  She receives a necklace that has a history she wants to uncover before accepting. Also they are asked to retrieve a journal that has been hidden in a writing desk that now belongs to someone else. So glad we get to attend the wedding of these two beloved characters. 

Shades of Twilight by Linda Howard (audio)

Family dysfunction over the top with too much ickiness that talented narrator Natalie Ross could not overcome. This murder mystery/love story would have been so much better without the family connection the author chose.

*Thanks to Simon & Schuster for this review copy*

Earl's Well That Ends Well by Jane Ashford #5

Arthur has offered his help to four young men in dealing with grief and encourages them to allow love back into their lives. All four have found love and a new life due to Arthurs help and matchmaking. Arthur returns home and decides to visit his young friend Tom who has taken a liking to the theater.  He meets Tom's friends and immediately is intrigued by Theresa, the set painter.  He wants to discover the secrets she is keeping.  When opera dancers go missing they all work together to solve the mystery. Theresa is just as intrigued but is wary of Arthur because of his title, and needs to keep a low profile. Tom turns the tables on Arthur and begins to set about getting these two to take a chance on love. A great conclusion to this series.

*Thanks to Sourcebooks/Netgalley for this review copy*

Up Next:

Boone by Emily March

Penny For Your Secrets by Anna Lee Huber

And The Miss Ran Away With The Rake by Elizabeth Boyle

I am surprised to find myself done with Christmas shopping and having the gifts all wrapped!  This has been a weird year!  LOL. Looking forward to spending time with family since we didn't get together for Thanksgiving.  I have my First Book chosen for 2021.  

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Weekly Reading Wrap Up (SP/IMWAYR?)

When A Duchess Says I Do by Grace Burrowes #2

Duncan is asked by his cousin to go and see if he an put a property to rights.  While there he discovers poaches and is saved from them by a woman.  Matilda is in hiding and when offered a job of translating Duncan's travel journals she accepts. She is a mystery that Duncan is intent on uncovering. Good characters, boring story.  

The Me I Used to Be by Jennifer Ryan

Evangeline spent 4 years in prison for a crime she did not commit.  When released she is asked to help bring down the real culprits.  Story got off to a great start then fell flat.

Tall. Duke and Dangerous by Megan Frampton

Surprised I stuck with the story.

Up Next:

The Trouble With Dukes by Grace Burrowes

Shadows in Death by J.D. Robb

Cut and Run by Allison Brennan

It was a strange week of reading.  None of the books were great, a couple I put down a few times.  Did get up the Christmas decorations earlier than normal, probably because the books were not holding my attention.

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