Just Kate by Linda Lael Miller is yet another fluff, pure escapism romance. I was in the market for a short, easy read and this fit the bill. This book was published 20 years ago, so it is a little dated, but the romance was fun.
Kate is a senator's daughter. She has just seen her boyfriend, the Senator's campaign manager, make an illegal transaction. Confused and angry, she storms out of the event they were attending and on her walk home, she runs into her brother-in-law & persona non grata with her family. Her sister died in a tragic accident years ago and she hasn't seen her brother-in-law, or her nephew, since. He is from Austrailia, in town on business, and very pleased to run into Kate. His marriage to her sister was a rocky one from the start, with neither of them happy. There has always been a spark between Kate and Sean, that spark is about to turn into a full blown explosion. But can they overcome the obstacles in the way, like her family and the ocean in between their homes (and the ever present misunderstanding that always takes place in a romance)?
I know, sounds kind of wrong, going after your dead sister's husband. But who reads these books solely for their plot lines, anyway? Sean's character is downright sexy...he oozes it, and the Austrailian accent just puts him over the top! Wonderful tension between them, loveable characters, and relative consistency. This is the first Miller book I have read, but it seems that she knows how to write romance. Another winner if you are looking for short, sexy and quick.
Happy Reading!
Monday, July 26, 2010
Temptation
Temptation is an older novel by Nora Roberts. It is pure escapism romance. This book was not annoying like I find so many other escapism romance books to be. Ms. Roberts remained relatively true to her characters and the plot. But I guess when you are reading pure escapism romance, maybe that doesn't matter as much!
The story centers around a woman who has lost everything except her best friend. Her father recently passed and he had gambled away all of the family money. She must sell the family home and most of her possesions. The scandal surrounding her father's gambling debts scares off her fiancee and he breaks off their engagement. She decides to help her friend with a new summer camp for girls that she is starting; at the end of the summer she will figure out her next step which will most likely involve trying to get a job. Little does she know that her life will change at the summer camp, for the camp's neighbor is an apple orchard with a very sexy owner.
Yeah, it was pure fluff, pure silly romance. But it was fun, short and quick to read, and the consistency was better than other romances that I have read. If you are looking for a good romance with some pretty good sexual tension, this might be worth your while.
Happy Reading!
The story centers around a woman who has lost everything except her best friend. Her father recently passed and he had gambled away all of the family money. She must sell the family home and most of her possesions. The scandal surrounding her father's gambling debts scares off her fiancee and he breaks off their engagement. She decides to help her friend with a new summer camp for girls that she is starting; at the end of the summer she will figure out her next step which will most likely involve trying to get a job. Little does she know that her life will change at the summer camp, for the camp's neighbor is an apple orchard with a very sexy owner.
Yeah, it was pure fluff, pure silly romance. But it was fun, short and quick to read, and the consistency was better than other romances that I have read. If you are looking for a good romance with some pretty good sexual tension, this might be worth your while.
Happy Reading!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Executive Privilege
Executive Privilege by Phillip Margolin grabs the reader right away and doesn't let go until the final page is turned. This novel was fast paced, action packed and interesting.
In this gripping novel, there are two story lines that merge together. They take place across the country from one another; one in Washington, DC and the other in Portland, Oregon. In Washington, DC, an ex cop is given an assignment to follow a young college student as she works for one of the candidates in the upcoming Presidential election. What should have been a simple assignment turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse. There is also a serial killer on the loose in DC - the DC Ripper. He is killing young women and has a very specific MO. But his latest victim doesn't fit the MO perfectly. In Portland, a young law firm associate is given a pro bono case to help a serial killer who is on death row with an appeal. The associate begins an investigation into one of the killings in which the serial killer claims innocence. The connection between the two just may be the President of the United States.
I received this book as a free eBook offer for my nook. I was skeptical at first, thinking that it must not be that good if it is free, but was pleasantly surprised. This book was a page turner from the beginning, and left the reader thinking about how difficult it might be to escape those who have the most power in this country. At times it got a little political, but not so much as to become irritating. If you are looking for a good mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat, read this one! I have not read any of Phillip Margolin's other books, but after reading this one, I will not look past him again.
Happy Reading!
In this gripping novel, there are two story lines that merge together. They take place across the country from one another; one in Washington, DC and the other in Portland, Oregon. In Washington, DC, an ex cop is given an assignment to follow a young college student as she works for one of the candidates in the upcoming Presidential election. What should have been a simple assignment turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse. There is also a serial killer on the loose in DC - the DC Ripper. He is killing young women and has a very specific MO. But his latest victim doesn't fit the MO perfectly. In Portland, a young law firm associate is given a pro bono case to help a serial killer who is on death row with an appeal. The associate begins an investigation into one of the killings in which the serial killer claims innocence. The connection between the two just may be the President of the United States.
I received this book as a free eBook offer for my nook. I was skeptical at first, thinking that it must not be that good if it is free, but was pleasantly surprised. This book was a page turner from the beginning, and left the reader thinking about how difficult it might be to escape those who have the most power in this country. At times it got a little political, but not so much as to become irritating. If you are looking for a good mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat, read this one! I have not read any of Phillip Margolin's other books, but after reading this one, I will not look past him again.
Happy Reading!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Sizzling Sixteen
Janet Evanovich scores another homerun with Sizzling Sixteen. I love love love this book, and love love love this series! Another laugh out loud adventure for Stephanie Plum, bounty hunter.
In this 16th edition of the Stephanie Plum series, Stephanie must get her boss (and cousin) Vinnie out of trouble. He has run up some not so legal debt with some very scary people. They have kidnapped him and are threatening to kill him unless Stephanie and her crew can raise the money that he owes. Stephanie and her friends jump into action to rescue Vinnie. Along the way she has to capture skips, help her Grandma, and deal with two very sexy men who both want the same thing, and of course she destroys another car.
This book had me laughing out loud and reading segments to whomever would listen. I highly recommend this book and this series. Only trouble is...have to wait another year for the next Plum adventure!
Happy Reading!
In this 16th edition of the Stephanie Plum series, Stephanie must get her boss (and cousin) Vinnie out of trouble. He has run up some not so legal debt with some very scary people. They have kidnapped him and are threatening to kill him unless Stephanie and her crew can raise the money that he owes. Stephanie and her friends jump into action to rescue Vinnie. Along the way she has to capture skips, help her Grandma, and deal with two very sexy men who both want the same thing, and of course she destroys another car.
This book had me laughing out loud and reading segments to whomever would listen. I highly recommend this book and this series. Only trouble is...have to wait another year for the next Plum adventure!
Happy Reading!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
The Taking
The Taking is a supernatural thriller by Dean Koontz. A strange rain begins to fall overnight in a small town. As the evening progresses, the rain gets heavier, the animals begin to act strangely and the people in the town realize that the world is being taken over. Figuring out by whom and how to defend themselves becomes top priority.
The storyline was a little slow to start for me, and then Koontz's love of alliteration and description started to get on my nerves. But I stuck it out because I wanted to see what would happen. I am glad that I did. I got over the alliteration fascination and the over descriptive prose and the story was worth it. The main characters are likeable and the story has enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing, and wanting to find out more.
This was not an overly scary Koontz novel. Some of his works will really scare me and can't be read after dark or when alone. This one was a suspenseful thriller without being so realistic that it became scary. I enjoyed the underlying moral lesson at the end of the book as well. That was a different spin for Koontz and one I found surprising. Not my favorite Koontz book but if you are a Koontz fan, then I recommend this one.
Happy Reading!
The storyline was a little slow to start for me, and then Koontz's love of alliteration and description started to get on my nerves. But I stuck it out because I wanted to see what would happen. I am glad that I did. I got over the alliteration fascination and the over descriptive prose and the story was worth it. The main characters are likeable and the story has enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing, and wanting to find out more.
This was not an overly scary Koontz novel. Some of his works will really scare me and can't be read after dark or when alone. This one was a suspenseful thriller without being so realistic that it became scary. I enjoyed the underlying moral lesson at the end of the book as well. That was a different spin for Koontz and one I found surprising. Not my favorite Koontz book but if you are a Koontz fan, then I recommend this one.
Happy Reading!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Sundays at Tiffany's
James Patterson does not disappoint with his sweet, emotional novel, Sundays at Tiffany's. In the same category as Sam's Letters to Jennifer and A Diary for Nicholas, this novel is a world away from his suspenseful thrillers but no less engaging.
Jane Margeaux is an innocent eight year old whose parents are divorced. Her father is not in her life very much and her mother is too busy with career, boyfriends and being famous to be much of a mother. So, she has Michael, her imaginary friend, to keep her company. But when Jane turns nine, Michael has to leave her. "Those are the rules", he says. Advance more than 20 years...Jane has a promising career, working for her mother, not much of a romantic life, and fond memories of her imaginary friend. She is still a sweet, kind person who gets walked on by the prominent figures in her life. Enter Micheal again. He is in between assignments, happens to be in New York and sees Jane. He fondly remembers his friend and is stunned to see her all grown up.
The rest of the story, makes up a wonderful novel that brings out the kid in the reader. As we watch Jane take hold of her life, with the confidence that Michael gives her, and hope against odds that they find a way to maintain contact, a wonderful story unfolds that completely enraptured me. Yes, you must suspend reality when you read this book. But isn't that what reading a great novel allows us to do anyway? I highly recommend this one. A great, fast, heartwarming, exciting read. Loved this book!
Happy Reading!
Jane Margeaux is an innocent eight year old whose parents are divorced. Her father is not in her life very much and her mother is too busy with career, boyfriends and being famous to be much of a mother. So, she has Michael, her imaginary friend, to keep her company. But when Jane turns nine, Michael has to leave her. "Those are the rules", he says. Advance more than 20 years...Jane has a promising career, working for her mother, not much of a romantic life, and fond memories of her imaginary friend. She is still a sweet, kind person who gets walked on by the prominent figures in her life. Enter Micheal again. He is in between assignments, happens to be in New York and sees Jane. He fondly remembers his friend and is stunned to see her all grown up.
The rest of the story, makes up a wonderful novel that brings out the kid in the reader. As we watch Jane take hold of her life, with the confidence that Michael gives her, and hope against odds that they find a way to maintain contact, a wonderful story unfolds that completely enraptured me. Yes, you must suspend reality when you read this book. But isn't that what reading a great novel allows us to do anyway? I highly recommend this one. A great, fast, heartwarming, exciting read. Loved this book!
Happy Reading!
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