3.5 A light murder mystery with one of my favourite detectives Hoagy and Lulu the basset hound. Posh building with 24 hr doorman service, rich old lad3.5 A light murder mystery with one of my favourite detectives Hoagy and Lulu the basset hound. Posh building with 24 hr doorman service, rich old lady dead, who dunnit? A relaxing mystery. , ...more
A silly, sweet romance about two rival ornithologists who are vying for the capture of a rare bird that could lead to tenure at their respective univeA silly, sweet romance about two rival ornithologists who are vying for the capture of a rare bird that could lead to tenure at their respective universities and world renown as the one who did. But these are magical birds! Who knew ornithology could be a death defying occupation! These birds can stalk you and eat you, freeze you to death, and can attack humans.! Shades of Alfred Hitchcock.! But of course, love intervenes and messes everything up. Cute read....more
Meh, it was a sweet book about second chance love but about as predicable as a Hallmark TV special. I liked the trivia book quotes people talked to eaMeh, it was a sweet book about second chance love but about as predicable as a Hallmark TV special. I liked the trivia book quotes people talked to each other with. Fun to guess where the quote came from. ...more
Lugubrious, that’s how I would describe this book and the one before it, a Siege of Bitterns. This Canadian detective is now part of the police in EngLugubrious, that’s how I would describe this book and the one before it, a Siege of Bitterns. This Canadian detective is now part of the police in England and is posted to a place filled with migrating birds and the occasional murder. He is practically non verbal most of the time but always manages to ferret out who done it and why. And it all relates to birds! Actually I thought the first book had a better reason for the murder. Dominic Jejuene lives with a reporter but I doubt they even hold hands! Almost the definition of No sex please , we’re British ! Except he isn’t. Don’t know if I can take a third book....more
3.5. Not bad with witty dialogue and an interesting case of bodies found burned in a illegal Air Bnb. I know the coroner in D.C was overwhelmed with w3.5. Not bad with witty dialogue and an interesting case of bodies found burned in a illegal Air Bnb. I know the coroner in D.C was overwhelmed with work but why she needed Brennen to perform the autopsies which turned out to be straight forward is a question. It isn’t like the corpses were going anywhere and only Brennen’s compulsive need to work has her missing her three day (only) holiday. Now the real mystery is the fifth body in the sub sub cellar! By coincidence I just finished another book with one of the Warring clan and the Foggy Bottom area. Awaking the next one. ...more
3.5 maybe even a four. The repartee and conversations were like a noir detective series and the action was heart stopping. But I did find the book a b3.5 maybe even a four. The repartee and conversations were like a noir detective series and the action was heart stopping. But I did find the book a bit preachy in trying to explain the black / white problem in south Boston in the 90’s . I will definitely read the series ....more
3.5. Not a bad romantasy, reminds me a bit of A Discovery of Witches but grittier. So many other world beings, vamps, weres, sprites, trolls, mer peop3.5. Not a bad romantasy, reminds me a bit of A Discovery of Witches but grittier. So many other world beings, vamps, weres, sprites, trolls, mer people, warlocks and witches, and that’s not the total list! The story incorporates Irish/Celtic lore and is interesting to read. Will read the next one in the series....more
It was good but not as good as their other books. After the genetic test you could see where the plot was going . A couple of funny asides but not up It was good but not as good as their other books. After the genetic test you could see where the plot was going . A couple of funny asides but not up to the authors’ standard fare of laugh out loud humour. I find that I care less and less about the trials and tribulations of twenty-somethings. Hopefully the authors will leave Disney behind in their next book....more
Great read about a group of eight women living in a not great boarding house in Washington during the McCarthy Communist witch hunt days. They are allGreat read about a group of eight women living in a not great boarding house in Washington during the McCarthy Communist witch hunt days. They are all strangers practically till Grace comes to live and starts group suppers on Thursdays and everyone eventually attends and bonds form. Even the spirit of the house joins. We learn of their backgrounds and their present day lives. A real kicker at the end, actually several, and that gave the book zing. It also contains recipes for the food each lady made on her turn Thursday. My only quibble was that in my experience cooking on a two burner hot plate would be torturous and extremely unlikely for 8+ people ( three pounds of meat for meatballs for 8!!!)...more
3.5. In this book we find out about the Proctor side of her family through her father’s line - people she didn’t even know existed, aunts uncles, cous3.5. In this book we find out about the Proctor side of her family through her father’s line - people she didn’t even know existed, aunts uncles, cousins, descendants from those witches burned at the stake in Salem! Course some of them are ghosts just sitting around but that makes them interesting and opinionated. And she has gone to learn about their side of magic,- darkness , light and shadow. Her children and Matthew are there too and the children seem to love having witchy cousins. The Congregation rears it’s ugly head again and again and Satu makes an unwelcome appearance. Awaiting the next book....more
**spoiler alert** Great book, good suspense and action. Who knew there is an Amish vigilante group and they don’t give up. Do any of these books take **spoiler alert** Great book, good suspense and action. Who knew there is an Amish vigilante group and they don’t give up. Do any of these books take place in the summer? The cold winter seems to be it’s own character. And she let off that agent who got her taken off the case, way too easily. What is next for Kate and Tomasetti. Can’t wait for the next one....more
3.5. Okay this one is more Kristen Ashley, not so much women’s lib and females being almost perfect, and more mystery and romance. The male lead was a3.5. Okay this one is more Kristen Ashley, not so much women’s lib and females being almost perfect, and more mystery and romance. The male lead was a bit of an ass at the beginning but he improved. Loved the doggie angle. ...more
I have to stop reading these books late at night!! Going to bed at 5a.m. not good for the wrinkles! What a thriller though, almost non-stop action froI have to stop reading these books late at night!! Going to bed at 5a.m. not good for the wrinkles! What a thriller though, almost non-stop action from the first chapters. Yeah, there was a little faffing about at the beginning to set the scene but then Pow, Wham into the cat-and-mouse game. Good thing his father-in-law’s voice is in his head or Mike would careen into disaster from an excess of chutzpah. He is one determined dude. I do wonder how the big dude tracked them when they were on vehicles for some of the time, but a small point. As a Canadian, I enjoyed the mention of our hard working border patrols and the RCMP. Great book!!...more
Did Kristen Ashley really write this book??? This from the woman who gave us the motorcycle Chaos romances where women were considered some man’s propDid Kristen Ashley really write this book??? This from the woman who gave us the motorcycle Chaos romances where women were considered some man’s property or all mens’ plaything, or the stripper series , or the dominatrix trio (the Honey series) or the sassy police/private eye men and their women, or the unfinished hero series?? She either got religion, joined the ME TOO movement or burned her bra for women’s lib! So many almost perfect women in this series so far. And as for the sex — ho hum. It’s missing something that her earlier books had in spades. This one was a bit different in that it was told from the man’s point of view in regards to the murders and the romance. Don’t know if that works. And what’s with all the beige? Could she find a more boring colour for a woman who supposedly has it all together and is running a successful business.?...more
Wasn’t bad but not as good as the first one. A huge cast of characters, circus magicians, strong men, Prince Edward’s visit to a fractured India with Wasn’t bad but not as good as the first one. A huge cast of characters, circus magicians, strong men, Prince Edward’s visit to a fractured India with freedom fighters and robbers ! And I found everything moved so slooowly. But I must remember that this is 1920’s India and nothing moves fast except rumour. And whose side are the police on? Interesting development at the end....more
3.5. A book about the in-between period after the 1st WW where women have been doing the jobs but the men returning means the girls should be content 3.5. A book about the in-between period after the 1st WW where women have been doing the jobs but the men returning means the girls should be content to return to pre-war status of waiting around to marry or be a secretary, governess or drudge in some mansion. Guess what? Some women liked the freedom of working and just freedom. There is a women-run motorcycle taxi service in this seaside town and the story concentrates on the friendships and set backs of the women, some of whom must work cause they are widows or have others to support. The romance here is light and breezy but ends nicely ( ?HEA) . The book was a little slow to start but satisfying. The author acknowledged personal tragedy during the writing and the ending seemed a bit rushed . Will continue reading this author. ...more
3.5. As always anything on Harmony with dust bunnies is great. Molly has talents that are kick-ass great and she uses them to great effect. Josh, once3.5. As always anything on Harmony with dust bunnies is great. Molly has talents that are kick-ass great and she uses them to great effect. Josh, once back in tune , will always find her and does find the lost scientific group lost in the alien green underworld. And we finally find out what happens when you can see a dust bunny’s teeth and all it’s eyes! Especially love her party trick. ...more
So sloooow. A hundred chapters admittedly some only one page but still! Viewpoint goes back and forth and often gets confusing. The big twist at the eSo sloooow. A hundred chapters admittedly some only one page but still! Viewpoint goes back and forth and often gets confusing. The big twist at the end could be seen from afar. However who committed the various murders was a surprise! I liked this author’s first book so maybe this was a temporary blip in his writing career....more
Meh. Not bad but not great. The characters were very standard, the wunderkind IT expert; the strong silent ‘muscle’ who is good at breaking into placeMeh. Not bad but not great. The characters were very standard, the wunderkind IT expert; the strong silent ‘muscle’ who is good at breaking into places; the behaviouralist who sees patterns in peoples actions and can link them to prior cases, and also now an intuitive who feels what happened and an ex- FBI officer. I guessed who done it mid way ( the title helped) but why the perp did it was interesting. Will give another one a try....more
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