Dirty Blonde

Dirty Blonde is a mystery/suspense by Lisa Scottoline. The plot centers around a Philadelphia judge who leads a double life. A high profile case in her courtroom goes horribly wrong after she passes her judgement. Then in one night, one bad choice threatens to expose her dark secret and ruin the respectable life she has built for herself. A murder-suicide happens and she is at the center of it all. She needs to figure out the truth, but she might lose her job, not to mention her life, in the process.

Murder, mayhem, danger, Hollywood, sex, lies, & videotape. This one has it all. Dirty Blonde was a fast paced, page turner. Maybe not the tightest plot line, maybe not the most believable twists and turns. But it was enjoyable all the same. I couldn't wait to pick it back up again to see what was going to happen. It is my first Lisa Scottoline read. I will be back for more.

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Jewels of the Sun, Tears of the Moon, Heart of the Sea

These three books are the Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy by Nora Roberts. This trilogy is a wonderful mix of romance and mystical elements. The books are about three siblings who run an Irish pub in the quaint seaside town of Ardmore. In each of the books, one of the siblings finds love. In doing so, they set free a lovely maiden and a fairy prince from a centuries-old spell.

This trilogy was wonderful escapism fiction. Romance abounds, likable characters, beautiful and romantic scenery, and enjoyable plots. The setting in this small seaside Irish village was so incredibly romantic. My favorite of the series was the first, where the setting is introduced. Roberts does a fantastic job of making the reader feel as if they are there. These are feel good books, that will put a smile on your face.

Roberts is not my favorite author, but each book in this trilogy was a great read. I highly recommend them for the next time you need some escapism romance. They will deliver!

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