Carmela Bertrand made place cards for the engagement party of Jamie and Wren. However, before the dinner could be served Carmela and restaurant owner Quigg find Jamie dead in Quigg's office. Wren's cousin Gabby asks Carmela to look into the murder and also to help Wren cope with the business she now owns. Between her almost ex sister in law pressuring Carmela to have Wren sell the inventory of the bookstore to a client of her's to Jamie's business partner Blaine trying to take advantage of Wren, Carmela has her work cut out for her.
This is another good cozy mystery by Ms. Child. A lot of the same characters are in this book as they were in the first two. It's like visiting old friends when each book starts. Good description of New Orleans and life there, plus all the scrapbooking tips and recipes that are included make this a very enjoyable read.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
All I Want for Christmas is a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks
Toni Davis is trying to prove vampires are real. Her friend Sabrina was attached my Malcontent vampires and so was she. A good vamp saved her and now Toni is working as a daytime guard of the good guys. Ian MacPhie wants a true love and he wants her to be a vamp like him. As soon as Toni and Ian meet sparks fly and both vow to keep the other safe as they deal with Sabrina's uncle and the Malcontent vampires. Of course then they have to deal with her being a mortal woman and him a vampire.
This is the first book I have read by this author. I seem to be on a werewolf and vampire kick lately. But, I have to say that I really enjoyed this book. It made me want to read the others in this series and hopefully they will all be as good. Had to love the good vamps and hate the bad ones in this. Plus a shapeshifter was thrown in for good measure. Very good paranormal romance.
This is the first book I have read by this author. I seem to be on a werewolf and vampire kick lately. But, I have to say that I really enjoyed this book. It made me want to read the others in this series and hopefully they will all be as good. Had to love the good vamps and hate the bad ones in this. Plus a shapeshifter was thrown in for good measure. Very good paranormal romance.
A Whole New Light by Sandra Brown
A Whole New Light by Sandra Brown
Cyn is discontent with her life and doesn't know why. She lost her husband two years ago and her mother moved in with her and her son when her father died. Her mother and her best friend Worth have been telling Cyn she needs to get on with her life. Worth was supposed to go to Mexico with a friend and now he has two tickets and needs a companion. He convinces Cyn to go with him and their relationship is changed forever. Cyn has to learn how to leave the past behind and embrace the future.
This is an old book of Sandra Brown's from when she wrote category romances. Good storyline of friends becoming lovers. It's a very easy read and typical of the genre. Vintage Brown with a good storyline and likeable characters.
Cyn is discontent with her life and doesn't know why. She lost her husband two years ago and her mother moved in with her and her son when her father died. Her mother and her best friend Worth have been telling Cyn she needs to get on with her life. Worth was supposed to go to Mexico with a friend and now he has two tickets and needs a companion. He convinces Cyn to go with him and their relationship is changed forever. Cyn has to learn how to leave the past behind and embrace the future.
This is an old book of Sandra Brown's from when she wrote category romances. Good storyline of friends becoming lovers. It's a very easy read and typical of the genre. Vintage Brown with a good storyline and likeable characters.
A Slice of Heaven by Sherryl Woods
Dana Sue and Ronnie Sullivan are divorced. She threw him out when he cheated on her in a one night stand. Now their daughter Annie is suffering from anorexia and passes out when she was having a sleep over. Dana has to call Ronnie and tell him about Annie. He tells her he is coming home whether she likes it or not. After he arrives and they unite to help Annie, Ronnie tells Dana Sue that he is staying in Serenity and that he plans for them to remarry. Dana is very confused by this Ronnie and has trouble trying to deal with not only him but with the health crisis of their daughter.
The middle of the Sweet Magnolia trilogy. This book was much deeper than the first in that it dealt with the issue of anorexia. Both Dana and Ronnie not only had to find their way back to each other but they had to deal with their daughter almost dying. This one really pulled at the heartstrings and was a very compelling read. It did go fast for me and I really enjoyed this book.
The middle of the Sweet Magnolia trilogy. This book was much deeper than the first in that it dealt with the issue of anorexia. Both Dana and Ronnie not only had to find their way back to each other but they had to deal with their daughter almost dying. This one really pulled at the heartstrings and was a very compelling read. It did go fast for me and I really enjoyed this book.
A Bravo's Honor by Christine Rimmer
Mercy Cabrera and Luke Bravo fall in love. But, they have a problem since their families are bitter enemies. They have been that way for many years. Mercy's sister Elena and Luke's brother Caleb tell them that the fight is not theirs and they should just be together. Mercy is worried about what her parents will say and finds out when her mother begs her to break it off with Luke. Luke is confronted by his father and told in no uncertain terms to let Mercy go. Both of their respective parents are hiding a secret that they do not want out. Mercy and Luke decide for themselves that they are getting married and no one will stand in their way.
This was one of the better Bravo books I think. It was not just the typical romance but had secrets not associated directly with the main characters. It seemed everything would blow up when the affair between their parents was revealed but true love in the end as they say won out.
This was one of the better Bravo books I think. It was not just the typical romance but had secrets not associated directly with the main characters. It seemed everything would blow up when the affair between their parents was revealed but true love in the end as they say won out.
A Bravo Christmas Reunion by Christine Rimmer
Hayley Bravo is pregnant. She left her job and her boss Marcus Reid when she found out she was expecting his child. Hayley knew in his heart that Marcus was still carrying a torch for his ex-wife Adriana. When Marcus goes to visit Hayley he is shocked to find her in the family way and when he realizes that the baby is his he tries to convince her to marry him. Hayley asks him for two weeks of just the two of them. But, Jenny Reid decided to make her apprearance early. Then Marcus was getting calls from his ex that he was not telling Hayley about. When Adriana shows up on the newlyweds doorstep Hayley leaves to go back home and wait to see what Marcus does.
It's seems that all the Bravo books I have been reading lately are girl gets pregnant and guy tries to talk her into getting married. While they are all ok reads and fast they are pretty predictable. Each book adds new Bravos to the family and glimpses of others from past books. There were no lags in the book and it read easily. It's a good fluff book if that's what you want to read.
It's seems that all the Bravo books I have been reading lately are girl gets pregnant and guy tries to talk her into getting married. While they are all ok reads and fast they are pretty predictable. Each book adds new Bravos to the family and glimpses of others from past books. There were no lags in the book and it read easily. It's a good fluff book if that's what you want to read.
Blowing Embers by Lauri J. Owen
Kiera is one of the Governors of alternate Fairbanks and a fire mage. She rules with Lazlo her husband and former slave and Marco who is like a brother to Kiera. Lazlo and Kiera are raising her nephew Alex whose father murdered his mother Kiera's sister. Vrishka, a water mage wants to rule all of alternate Alaska and sends conditions of surrender to Kiera and the other governors. After receiving them Hunter, Alex's father attacks Kiera and vows to kill her and get his son back. They hear of an attack by Vrishka and Lazlo leads their soldiers to fight. However, he is captured and Chanda the man that Vrishka would replace Kiera with tells her that Lazlo is gone. At first she believes that he is dead but after awhile she remembers that they are all about deception. Now, Kiera has to fight not only Hunter but keep her people free and release her husband from captivity.
To me an excellent book grabs you in the first few sentences and takes you on wild ride. This book fell short for me. I had a very hard time getting into the story and it took until about a third of way through the second part before it became a page turner. Wish the glossary would have been in the front for easier access and familiarization before the start of the book. Maybe if I had read the first book things would have made more sense to me. The cover is nice though and fits I think. Sci-fi lovers will most likely enjoy this book. For me though it was just ok.
To me an excellent book grabs you in the first few sentences and takes you on wild ride. This book fell short for me. I had a very hard time getting into the story and it took until about a third of way through the second part before it became a page turner. Wish the glossary would have been in the front for easier access and familiarization before the start of the book. Maybe if I had read the first book things would have made more sense to me. The cover is nice though and fits I think. Sci-fi lovers will most likely enjoy this book. For me though it was just ok.
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