I loved Tyler's reunion with Nicki - and how they overcame their doubts about each other. The twists that came about were both logical and well foreshI loved Tyler's reunion with Nicki - and how they overcame their doubts about each other. The twists that came about were both logical and well foreshadowed, especially with Nicki's nightmares about her mother's murder. A bit predictable, but overall satisfying....more
**spoiler alert** The concept of a portrait artist with face blindness might seem odd for a rom-com, but it works because of Sadie's larger than life **spoiler alert** The concept of a portrait artist with face blindness might seem odd for a rom-com, but it works because of Sadie's larger than life personality. It checked all the boxes from Sadie's evil step-sister's comeuppance to the twists at the end about the two guys Sadie had a crush on. Definitely an entertaining read....more
I didn't like this novel as much as the other Cedar Key books. I loved Meagan as a heroine, and Hunter was a good foil for her in many ways. I didn't I didn't like this novel as much as the other Cedar Key books. I loved Meagan as a heroine, and Hunter was a good foil for her in many ways. I didn't buy Hunter's all-consuming concern with truth - especially once he knew Meagan's history. Having Blake call him on his "good son" pride came too late to be effective....more
I love reconnecting with the Sharks' quintet of pro football players. Nora and Derek's reunion was unpredictable and sweet. The conflicts each of themI love reconnecting with the Sharks' quintet of pro football players. Nora and Derek's reunion was unpredictable and sweet. The conflicts each of them felt were logical and well defined. I especially like how the five Sharks mean so much to each other, and their wives are both understanding and supportive. I like the details - and the mystery of the bedside table played out well....more
I enjoyed how both Lana and Adam have doubts based on their past experiences. The plot surrounding Lana deciding to get custody of her orphaned nephewI enjoyed how both Lana and Adam have doubts based on their past experiences. The plot surrounding Lana deciding to get custody of her orphaned nephew was well-portrayed. I appreciated how Adam didn't want to change his plans to move, even as it became increasingly evident to everyone that he should. The end worked, even though it was a bit abrupt....more
I appreciated Amelia's struggles with her manager (and the final twist was beautifully foreshadowed). I thought her meet-cute with Noah was well thougI appreciated Amelia's struggles with her manager (and the final twist was beautifully foreshadowed). I thought her meet-cute with Noah was well thought out and, while their relationship moved a bit fast, the Hallmark feel of her finding herself in a small town was well-conveyed. A good indulgent read....more
I liked that this was a unique take on serial killers - Stephanie being stalked by an IT tech was effectively set up. I like that she and Rick alreadyI liked that this was a unique take on serial killers - Stephanie being stalked by an IT tech was effectively set up. I like that she and Rick already knew each other, which made the progression of their relationship feel believable and natural. And Rick's K9 partner Axle was an appreciated touch....more
I loved Autumn's honestly when she first realizes she's trapped in the public library. The first half of the book, where she and Dax find ways to enteI loved Autumn's honestly when she first realizes she's trapped in the public library. The first half of the book, where she and Dax find ways to entertain themselves in the library over the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend, was brilliant in both establishing their characters and setting up the rest of the novel. Autumn's unwillingness to share her issues with anxiety made sense and were ultimately handled well. The only thing I didn't really like was the title, which still doesn't make a lot of sense to me....more
I thoroughly enjoyed both Evie and Jake as narrators, which was refreshing. Jake's concern for his daughter, Sam, was beautifully conveyed, and I enjoI thoroughly enjoyed both Evie and Jake as narrators, which was refreshing. Jake's concern for his daughter, Sam, was beautifully conveyed, and I enjoyed Sam's spunk in contacting Evie for an epilepsy support dog. The build-up to Evie's stand-off with her snooty parents was well carried off. All the complications made sense and I was ready to cheer when Jake decked the obnoxious Tyler. A fun, fast read....more
I enjoyed Thea's self-sufficiency, which was an interesting twist for a princess. Ronin's mission to protect her (and clear his father's name) dovetaiI enjoyed Thea's self-sufficiency, which was an interesting twist for a princess. Ronin's mission to protect her (and clear his father's name) dovetailed nicely with his developing feelings for her. The pacing made sense since Thea's life was in almost constant danger. The subtlety of the final attack was intriguing and made for a great resolution....more
There are two scenes I want filmed from this book. One is where Nathan and his four pro football buddies create the Romance Cheat Sheet. The other is There are two scenes I want filmed from this book. One is where Nathan and his four pro football buddies create the Romance Cheat Sheet. The other is when Bree paints their toenails, and they need a touch-up, so they go to a nail salon. The friendship between Nathan and Bree is such a solid basis for the romance that the whole thing works. It's a fast, fun read....more
I enjoyed reconnecting with Darci and her son Jayden, who were introduced in Shattered Haven. Conner's desire for justice for his sister made the two I enjoyed reconnecting with Darci and her son Jayden, who were introduced in Shattered Haven. Conner's desire for justice for his sister made the two of them working together logical. I liked how they handled things with Conner's nephew, Kyle. The pacing was good, and the twists well-foreshadowed....more
These novellas from the 1980s felt timeless and nostalgic at the same time. Ashley's romance with "old" bachelor Cooper was well portrayed, especiallyThese novellas from the 1980s felt timeless and nostalgic at the same time. Ashley's romance with "old" bachelor Cooper was well portrayed, especially with her acute awareness of their societal differences (and his indifference to them). I wasn't as pleased with Dori's romance with former NFL player Gavin. If I was faced with Gavin's mercurial moods, I wouldn't be able to laugh them off as well as Dori did....more
I enjoyed the similarities between Josiah and Ella's past experiences. The necessity of forgiveness was beautifully portrayed for both of them. RobbieI enjoyed the similarities between Josiah and Ella's past experiences. The necessity of forgiveness was beautifully portrayed for both of them. Robbie was a believable eight-year-old, and his fear at the events was as heart-breaking as his bonding with Josiah was sweet. I hope one of the future books in the series deals with Josiah's twin sister, Alex....more
I loved that Claire and Adam had a long-standing connection. Their romance moved along well, even as they sought to bring in bail jumpers. This struckI loved that Claire and Adam had a long-standing connection. Their romance moved along well, even as they sought to bring in bail jumpers. This struck me as a more realistic approach to bounty hunting than the Stephanie Plum novels. However, the pacing was impacted by the drawn-out ending....more
I appreciated the fact that Hannah was struggling with whether or not to rejoin the Amish community she chose to run away from. Spencer's ability to wI appreciated the fact that Hannah was struggling with whether or not to rejoin the Amish community she chose to run away from. Spencer's ability to work with the Amish as an Englisher sheriff made the two of them a good match. I loved Sarah and Emma's gradual acceptance of Hannah as their caretaker after their mother's death. My only issue with the novel was how rapidly things moved with the bad guys at the end....more
I thoroughly enjoyed Bethanne's relationship with Max and how it progressed. Her conflict over whether or not to reunite with her ex-husband, Grant, wI thoroughly enjoyed Bethanne's relationship with Max and how it progressed. Her conflict over whether or not to reunite with her ex-husband, Grant, was natural and logical. The family dynamics between Bethanne, her daughter Annie, and Grant's mother, Ruth, on their cross-country road trip were both humorous and believable....more
I enjoyed this novel about Kate, a photographer turned psychology student, and FBI agent Marcus. The search for Kate's niece and $5 million worth of dI enjoyed this novel about Kate, a photographer turned psychology student, and FBI agent Marcus. The search for Kate's niece and $5 million worth of diamonds was suspenseful and well-paced. I especially appreciated the slower end of the book, after the bad guys have been caught....more
I liked the twists that came in Summer and Mack's story, but Summer's strained relationship with her parents seemed a bit much, especially given how sI liked the twists that came in Summer and Mack's story, but Summer's strained relationship with her parents seemed a bit much, especially given how supportive her grandparents were. The pacing of this novel was very good until the end. The final twist with Mack's son was resolved far too quickly and easily. It made the whole resolution feel rushed....more
These novella were tightly crafted and had the right amount of suspense and pacing. Lynley and John already dating when she finds the threatening ransThese novella were tightly crafted and had the right amount of suspense and pacing. Lynley and John already dating when she finds the threatening ransom note moved things along quickly in "Alive After New Year." Cass and Tim as reunited high school "frenemies" (who denied their attraction due to a family feud - clearly wiser than Romeo and Juliet) made "New Year's Target" fun with their banter. My problem with these two stories being combined into one book is that all that tied them together was the time of year they took place. I like the week between Christmas and New Year's as much as anyone, but I appreciate companion novellas more if they have a bit more in common (location, characters, etc.)....more
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