Title: Guilty
Author: Karen Robards
Jan's Rating: 7
When Kate was 15 yrs. old, living with less-than-desirable foster parents, she and her friends held up a convenience store and a cop was killed. 13 years later, Kate is a single parent of a 9-year old son and working as a prosecuting attorney. However, her past comes back to bite her in the butt and she finds herself being blackmailed, and Kate will do everything she has to do to protect her son and herself. In walks Tom Braga, a sexy homicide detective who is determined to get the truth out of Kate and finds he is falling in love with her. You can pretty well guess the rest of the story, and it is a page-turner in places.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
BEYOND REACH
Title: Beyond Reach
Author: Karin Slaughter
Jan's Rating: 9
Karin Slaughter is one of my favorite authors and can keep you turning those pages because you can't wait to see what is going to happen next. Some of Karin's books are centered around a Police Chief (Jeff) and his wife, a Pediatrician named Sara, and this is one of those. A gal named Lena works for Jeff as a Detective she gets herself in a lot of trouble in her hometown so Jeff and Sara go there to help. Excellent story and shocking ending.
Author: Karin Slaughter
Jan's Rating: 9
Karin Slaughter is one of my favorite authors and can keep you turning those pages because you can't wait to see what is going to happen next. Some of Karin's books are centered around a Police Chief (Jeff) and his wife, a Pediatrician named Sara, and this is one of those. A gal named Lena works for Jeff as a Detective she gets herself in a lot of trouble in her hometown so Jeff and Sara go there to help. Excellent story and shocking ending.
Monday, November 3, 2008
LOST & FOUND
Title: Lost & Found
Author: Jacqueline Sheehan
Jan's Rating: 7
Rocky's husband suddenly dies of a heart attack at age 42, leaving Rocky devastated because she performed CPR on him and could not save him. She quit her job, leaves Massachusetts, and ends up on Peak's Island, accepting the job of Animal Control Warden. Then she finds Lloyd, a wonderful sensitive black Labrador who has been shot with an arrow, takes him to the vet to have the arrow removed and that is the beginning of a mutual feeling of love between the two. However, she doesn't let up until she finds who shot the arrow into the dog. This book was a nice change from the murder mysteries I usually read and I enjoyed it very much.
Author: Jacqueline Sheehan
Jan's Rating: 7
Rocky's husband suddenly dies of a heart attack at age 42, leaving Rocky devastated because she performed CPR on him and could not save him. She quit her job, leaves Massachusetts, and ends up on Peak's Island, accepting the job of Animal Control Warden. Then she finds Lloyd, a wonderful sensitive black Labrador who has been shot with an arrow, takes him to the vet to have the arrow removed and that is the beginning of a mutual feeling of love between the two. However, she doesn't let up until she finds who shot the arrow into the dog. This book was a nice change from the murder mysteries I usually read and I enjoyed it very much.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
SMOKE SCREEN
Title: Smoke Screen
Author: Sandra Brown
Jan's Rating: 8
Raley Gannon, a firefighter, wakes up one morning to find a dead woman in bed with him but the PD cannot prove Raley killed the woman. Five years later, newswoman Britt Shelley wakes up to find herself in bed with Jay Burgess, a Charleston PD detective, also dead, but Britt has no idea how she got there. Raley Gannon reads about Britt in the newspaper and starts to wonder if the two are connected. He tells Britt what he suspects and the two of them spend the rest of the book trying to prove they are innocent and someone else is guilty of murder, and that someone is trying to kill them. It was a good story but a big long.
Author: Sandra Brown
Jan's Rating: 8
Raley Gannon, a firefighter, wakes up one morning to find a dead woman in bed with him but the PD cannot prove Raley killed the woman. Five years later, newswoman Britt Shelley wakes up to find herself in bed with Jay Burgess, a Charleston PD detective, also dead, but Britt has no idea how she got there. Raley Gannon reads about Britt in the newspaper and starts to wonder if the two are connected. He tells Britt what he suspects and the two of them spend the rest of the book trying to prove they are innocent and someone else is guilty of murder, and that someone is trying to kill them. It was a good story but a big long.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
TAILSPIN
Title: Tailspin
Author Catherine Coulter
Rating: 9
This book is one of Catherine Coulter's FBI thrillers, which are my favorite. In Tailspin, FBI Special Agent Jackson Crowne is flying renowned psychiatrist Dr. Timothy MacLean back to Washington DC to try to protect him but they don't make it that far. It seems that Dr. MacLean is getting a form of dimentia and has been telling secrets about his patients, so someone wants him dead. Sherlock and Savich arrive to help Crowne solve the mystery, and of course, they always add their own flavor to the book. Really enjoyed this one.
Author Catherine Coulter
Rating: 9
This book is one of Catherine Coulter's FBI thrillers, which are my favorite. In Tailspin, FBI Special Agent Jackson Crowne is flying renowned psychiatrist Dr. Timothy MacLean back to Washington DC to try to protect him but they don't make it that far. It seems that Dr. MacLean is getting a form of dimentia and has been telling secrets about his patients, so someone wants him dead. Sherlock and Savich arrive to help Crowne solve the mystery, and of course, they always add their own flavor to the book. Really enjoyed this one.
FEARLESS FOURTEEN
Book: Fearless Fourteen
Author: Janet Evanovich
Jan's Rating: 10
If you are a fan of the Stephanie Plum series of books by Janet Evanovich, you will love this one! I think it is my favorite thus far. Joe Morelli's cousin has been in prison for several years for committing armed robbery and stealing $9 million. He is out of prison now and wants to find his money. He buried the key in Aunt Rose's house, which is now Joe Morelli's house. The word gets out that the money might be hidden at Joe's so everyone is digging in Joe's backyard, including Grandma Mazur. Don't want to tell you anymore and spoil it for you but it is a good read.
Author: Janet Evanovich
Jan's Rating: 10
If you are a fan of the Stephanie Plum series of books by Janet Evanovich, you will love this one! I think it is my favorite thus far. Joe Morelli's cousin has been in prison for several years for committing armed robbery and stealing $9 million. He is out of prison now and wants to find his money. He buried the key in Aunt Rose's house, which is now Joe Morelli's house. The word gets out that the money might be hidden at Joe's so everyone is digging in Joe's backyard, including Grandma Mazur. Don't want to tell you anymore and spoil it for you but it is a good read.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
CHILL OF FEAR
Author: Kay Hooper
Jan's Rating: 5
I usually like Hooper's "Bishop/Special Crimes Unit" novels, and I do believe in mediums, etc., but this one was over the top, even for me. Was glad when it was over.
Jan's Rating: 5
I usually like Hooper's "Bishop/Special Crimes Unit" novels, and I do believe in mediums, etc., but this one was over the top, even for me. Was glad when it was over.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
DEAD WRONG
Book: Dead Wrong
Author: J. A. Jance
Jan's Rating: 7
In this Joanna Brady series, Joanna, who is Sheriff of Cochise County, is VERY pregnant but it doesn't stop her from chasing down a murderer who is trying to cover up a list of murders. He makes a mistake when he tries to kill one of Joanna's female officers because she won't let up now until she finds the killer.
Author: J. A. Jance
Jan's Rating: 7
In this Joanna Brady series, Joanna, who is Sheriff of Cochise County, is VERY pregnant but it doesn't stop her from chasing down a murderer who is trying to cover up a list of murders. He makes a mistake when he tries to kill one of Joanna's female officers because she won't let up now until she finds the killer.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
THE HARD WAY
Author: Lee Child
Jan's Rating: 7
This is one of Lee Child's "Jack Reacher Novels", which I happen to enjoy. In this particular one, Jack finds himself up against Edward Lane, one of the most ruthless killers he has ever met, not to mention Lane's hired help. Lane's wife and step-daughter are missing and Lane wants Reacher to find them and he will pay him one million dollars. Of course it becomes more complicated than that, which is why you should read the book and enjoy the intrigue.
Jan's Rating: 7
This is one of Lee Child's "Jack Reacher Novels", which I happen to enjoy. In this particular one, Jack finds himself up against Edward Lane, one of the most ruthless killers he has ever met, not to mention Lane's hired help. Lane's wife and step-daughter are missing and Lane wants Reacher to find them and he will pay him one million dollars. Of course it becomes more complicated than that, which is why you should read the book and enjoy the intrigue.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
MERCY
Author: Julie Garwood
Rating: 10
Theo Buchanan is an attorney for the Justice Dept. He has an attack of appendicitis and Dr. Michelle Renard saves his life, which is the start of a wonderful love story. However, Michelle is in grave danger; someone is trying to kill her, and Theo is determined to find out who it is. I had trouble putting this book down. It kept me spellbound from beginning to end!
Rating: 10
Theo Buchanan is an attorney for the Justice Dept. He has an attack of appendicitis and Dr. Michelle Renard saves his life, which is the start of a wonderful love story. However, Michelle is in grave danger; someone is trying to kill her, and Theo is determined to find out who it is. I had trouble putting this book down. It kept me spellbound from beginning to end!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
VANISHED
Author: Karen Robards
Jan's Rating: 9
I really enjoy Karen Robards' books. They are good mysteries with romance included, which are my favorites! In "Vanished", which takes place in Beaufort, Georgia, one of my favorite towns, Sarah Mason is an attorney fighting for justice for the underdog. Her daughter has been missing for 7 years, since she was 5 years old, and now someone is trying to kill Sarah and leaving phone messages from her missing daughter. P.I. Jake Hogan tries to help Sarah unravel the mystery of who is trying to kill her and of course as you can imagine, love works its way into their lives. This book has a very exciting ending.
Jan's Rating: 9
I really enjoy Karen Robards' books. They are good mysteries with romance included, which are my favorites! In "Vanished", which takes place in Beaufort, Georgia, one of my favorite towns, Sarah Mason is an attorney fighting for justice for the underdog. Her daughter has been missing for 7 years, since she was 5 years old, and now someone is trying to kill Sarah and leaving phone messages from her missing daughter. P.I. Jake Hogan tries to help Sarah unravel the mystery of who is trying to kill her and of course as you can imagine, love works its way into their lives. This book has a very exciting ending.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
SEE NO EVIL
Author: Allison Brennan
Jan's Rating: 8
This is the fourth book I've read by Allison Brennan and consider her a very good mystery writer, and she always includes some romance which we girls like. See No Evil is a story about a troubled teenager (Emily) who has been charged with the murder of her stepfather. Now, we all know she didn't do it, but he did deserve to die in the way that he died! What a monster he was! Emily's aunt is a high-powered attorney and she will go to any length to prove Emily is innocent, and if she has a love-interest along the way, so much the better. I enjoyed the book very much.
Jan's Rating: 8
This is the fourth book I've read by Allison Brennan and consider her a very good mystery writer, and she always includes some romance which we girls like. See No Evil is a story about a troubled teenager (Emily) who has been charged with the murder of her stepfather. Now, we all know she didn't do it, but he did deserve to die in the way that he died! What a monster he was! Emily's aunt is a high-powered attorney and she will go to any length to prove Emily is innocent, and if she has a love-interest along the way, so much the better. I enjoyed the book very much.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
PLUM LUCKY
Author: Janet Evanovich
Rating: 8
If you have read the Stephanie Plum series, you know that Grandma Mazur is a very spunky Grandma, and in this book, she out-does herself. Grandma finds a bag of stolen money, buys an RV, and takes off for Atlantic City to try her luck. Of course when Stephanie's Mother finds that Grandma is missing, she sends Stephanie on a search to find her. Stephanie takes Lula and Connie with her, and you can pretty well guess that they will run into many problems before Grandma is found and brought back home. Everyone needs a Grandma Mazur in their family!
Rating: 8
If you have read the Stephanie Plum series, you know that Grandma Mazur is a very spunky Grandma, and in this book, she out-does herself. Grandma finds a bag of stolen money, buys an RV, and takes off for Atlantic City to try her luck. Of course when Stephanie's Mother finds that Grandma is missing, she sends Stephanie on a search to find her. Stephanie takes Lula and Connie with her, and you can pretty well guess that they will run into many problems before Grandma is found and brought back home. Everyone needs a Grandma Mazur in their family!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
CREATION IN DEATH
Author: J. D. Robb
Rating: 10
Jan's Opinion: I am a big fan of Eve Dallas' character in J. D. Robb's "...In Death" series of books, and I certainly wasn't disappointed in this one! In fact, it is my favorite so far, if that's possible. A serial killer who slipped through Eve's fingers 9 years ago is back on the scene and he wants Eve for his final "prize". I figured he is pretty stupid if he thinks he can catch "kick-ass Eve" but I have to tell you, I was biting my nails until the very end!
Rating: 10
Jan's Opinion: I am a big fan of Eve Dallas' character in J. D. Robb's "...In Death" series of books, and I certainly wasn't disappointed in this one! In fact, it is my favorite so far, if that's possible. A serial killer who slipped through Eve's fingers 9 years ago is back on the scene and he wants Eve for his final "prize". I figured he is pretty stupid if he thinks he can catch "kick-ass Eve" but I have to tell you, I was biting my nails until the very end!
Saturday, January 12, 2008
DOUBLE CROSS
Author: James Patterson
Jan's Rating: 9
If you have been reading all of the "Alex Cross" books, you know who Kyle Craig is. Alex Cross is responsible for putting him in a maximum security prison 4 years ago after a series of brutal murders. Kyle has just escaped from the prison and is out to find Alex and get even. As if that isn't enough, there is another serial killer out to get Alex so he had better watch his back. When Alex isn't looking over his shoulder for these killers, he has a new love interest named Bree, and it sounds like she just might be a "keeper". The ending leaves you looking forward to his next book.
Jan's Rating: 9
If you have been reading all of the "Alex Cross" books, you know who Kyle Craig is. Alex Cross is responsible for putting him in a maximum security prison 4 years ago after a series of brutal murders. Kyle has just escaped from the prison and is out to find Alex and get even. As if that isn't enough, there is another serial killer out to get Alex so he had better watch his back. When Alex isn't looking over his shoulder for these killers, he has a new love interest named Bree, and it sounds like she just might be a "keeper". The ending leaves you looking forward to his next book.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
SLEEPING WITH FEAR
Author: Kay Hooper
Rating: 8
Riley Crane is a member of the FBI's Special Crimes Unit and is a clairvoyant, which is a talent that helps her solve crimes, until someone messes with her powers, tases her, and now she can't remember why she came to Opal Island, or that she has fallen in love with the local District Attorney, Ash Prescott. She knows her life is in danger but she doesn't give up searching for the answers she so desperately needs because she knows this person is a murderer. I enjoyed this book from beginning to end and think Kay Hooper is a great writer.
Rating: 8
Riley Crane is a member of the FBI's Special Crimes Unit and is a clairvoyant, which is a talent that helps her solve crimes, until someone messes with her powers, tases her, and now she can't remember why she came to Opal Island, or that she has fallen in love with the local District Attorney, Ash Prescott. She knows her life is in danger but she doesn't give up searching for the answers she so desperately needs because she knows this person is a murderer. I enjoyed this book from beginning to end and think Kay Hooper is a great writer.
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