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4 | True bravery isn't the absence of fear, but the ability to act in the face of fear. Mark Twain/Jack Daniels | Ex-Lieutenant Jack Daniels has found herself in quite the pickle. Having recently retired from the Chicago Police Department (after a showdown with her nemesis Alex Cork), Jack hopes that her days of risking her life is over. Working in the private sector as a private investigator with Harry (her ex-partner), she can't... | [] | 1935597213 | 1935597213 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,375,845,175,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Your actions have consequences. | Olive has a new puppy (Snowflake). Between the two of them, they stay in trouble. So when Mom says that Snowflake must attend obedience school or go, Olive begins to wonder will her parents give her away too? So they must both learn to listen and behave, fast.<br /><br />Tammy Lyon's "Olive and Snowflake" was a pleasur... | [] | 0761459553 | 0761459553 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,374,813,462,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Oh, Archie......haven't you moved beyond Gretchen Lowell. Let her go! | It's Archie Sheridan's birthday, Halloween and Gretchen Lowell is STILL at large. Having escaped from the state mental hospital, Gretchen is determined to give Archie the perfect birthday present and WILL, even if that means risking it all, interject herself into Archie's latest case. DEA Agent Carl Richmond has been k... | [] | 0312619812 | 0312619812 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,374,813,349,000 | 3 | false |
4 | You can't save them all! But Lt. Jack Daniels will try. | Lieutenant Jack Daniels is still reeling from the murder of her fiancée Latham at the hands of her nemesis, serial killer Alex Kork. Determined to exact revenge for perceived wrongs (like ruining her face), Alex has made it her mission in life to destroy Chicago's top cop. Having escaped from prison, Alex isn't afraid ... | [] | B0030EG0VQ | B0030EG0VQ | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,374,005,891,000 | 0 | false |
2 | Not as much fun to read as I thought it would be. 2 to 2.5 stars | Television Reporter Laura Stark is afraid that her ex-husband (Max Stark) is stalking her...AGAIN, or at least indicating (thru various signs) that he is back in her life. Fearing that she has alienated the police (because of a past news story that she investigated which destroyed the career of a potential Police Chief... | [] | 1477805966 | 1477805966 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,373,999,776,000 | 6 | false |
5 | Small town, big secrets. 4.5-5 stars | Clare Kimball, artist/sculpture extraordinaire, has decided that returning to her hometown of Emmitsboro, Maryland, may be what she needs to get the old creative juices flowing again. Determined to confront her fears, Clare begins to create art from images that come from her memory (she may have observed a satanic ritu... | [] | B002670OLU | B002670OLU | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,373,500,419,000 | 0 | false |
3 | "The secret to life is not surviving the storm, but learning to dance in the rain"....3 to 3.5 stars | At sixteen-years-old Jordan Rivera experienced a horror beyond words. She witnessed her parents and brother being slaughtered by a madman wearing a police uniform. Left raped, bruised and later institutionalized (in a mental hospital), Jordan hasn't said a word for 10 years until she hears a news story that closely res... | [] | 1612185290 | 1612185290 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,373,302,610,000 | 9 | false |
5 | A mother and her cub. | Jonathan London's "Little Lost Tiger" was absolutely captivating. Referencing the day-to-day habits of the endangered Siberian Tiger, the reader is allowed a glimpse into life of a Siberian Tiger and her cub (Amba - "True Spirit of the Mountains"). Beautifully illustrated (by Ilya Spirin) we see the mother mark her ter... | [] | 0761461302 | 0761461302 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,372,347,714,000 | 0 | false |
5 | The heart of a lion. | Carmen Bernier-Grand provides an informative story of US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Chronically her life from childhood....to being the first Latino (Hispanic) ever appointed to the highest court in the country. Grand offers us a glimpse into Sotomayor's childhood which was spent in the projects in the Sout... | [] | 076145795X | 076145795X | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,372,347,609,000 | 0 | false |
3 | When fantasy becomes reality. | When Nathan Broadway approached ex-PI turned Security Consultant Nicholas Colt concerning a recent correspondence from a group known as "Sexy Bastards" who have invited him to play a version of the video game Snuff Tag 9, he never expected to die. Convinced that the threats enclosed in the invitation are harmless and ... | [] | 1469210932 | 1469210932 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,372,127,340,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Smoke, Mirrors and Romance. | Luke Callahan disappeared five years ago after promising his heart to Roxanne Nouvelle. He offered no reasons or explanations. He simply disappeared, in thin air, much like one of his magic tricks. But now Luke is back and wants to right a wrong and claim the woman that he has loved his entire life. He wants her to kno... | [] | B004J8HX4A | B004J8HX4A | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,372,127,186,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Simply heartbreaking.....4.5 stars | I am absolutely hooked on the Jack Daniels series by JA Konrath. I stumbled upon it by accident, but haven't regretted it for a minute. They are extremely easy to read and oh so entertaining. They usually take only a day or so to read them (depending on your schedule), and leave you with a smile on your face. For the f... | [] | 1482374404 | 1482374404 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,371,067,536,000 | 0 | false |
2 | A complicated tale of secrets, desire and betrayal. (2-2.5 stars) | I really, really wanted to like this book, and from the description, I had high hopes. But the truth is, "Mystery Girl" was a great disappointment. To me the story was complicated and at times down right convoluted.<br /><br />The story had everything that should have made it a great read. There was a mystery surroundi... | [] | 0544028589 | 0544028589 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,371,067,368,000 | 6 | false |
5 | A home run! | "Baseball Hour" by Carol Nevius is perfect for young new readers (between kindergarten and 2nd grade). Beautifully illustrated (by Bill Thomson), the story is short and easy to read. It's perfect for bedtime, or simply sharpening young reading skills. The rhyming makes it fun. The story chronicles an average day at a l... | [] | 0761453806 | 0761453806 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,369,921,692,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Ah, the end. Bittersweet and yet satisfying. | Have you ever gotten to the end of a series and felt a tad bit conflicted? You are satisfied with the ending, but not so sure you really want it to be over? Well, that is how I felt at the end of Rachel Vincent's Soul Screamers series. For several books now we have seen Kaylee Cavanaugh go thru a mired of emotions and ... | [] | 0373210663 | 0373210663 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,369,858,751,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Different writers with a different perspective yield a pretty interesting read. | Matt Cahill died in a skiing accident....well kind of ....he woke up in the morgue with the ability to see evil (within the wicked) and enjoys (not really) the company of an elusive new friend, Mr. Dark.<br /><br />In "The Beast Within", Cahill finds himself at wits end when he is in the middle of a war (between two Ar... | [] | 1612183794 | 1612183794 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,369,257,332,000 | 0 | false |
5 | All things done in the dark (figuratively) will come to light. | FBI Agent Jessica Harding is tracking a killer, one familiar to her but who has eluded capture for years. This murderer seems to know "no fear" and doesn't mind hunting and killing in the daylight (when Alaska experiences 20 hours of sunlight), leaving messages written in his victim's blood. As Jessica and her colleagu... | [] | 1611099722 | 1611099722 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,369,256,856,000 | 3 | false |
4 | Romance + suspense/danger = fun read. | Ex-Navy pilot turned PI Alex Justice has been asked to fly, the very sexy, but irritating Sabrina Eckhart around to see if she can determine the location of a silver mine, willed to her by her beloved uncle. As the duo escape one peril after another, they find that they must work together and fight to survive. And like... | [] | 0778314227 | 0778314227 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,369,256,330,000 | 0 | false |
4 | I love a tough guy with wings! | Vicki Pettersson's second installment in the Celestial Blues series picks up where the last one left off and is a pleaser. In "The Lost", Grif (the gritty, hard as nail angel/escort to the otherworld), is juggling a bunch of hats: he's an angel, a lover, a fighter and an avenger. He is now in an intimate relationship w... | [] | 0062064657 | 0062064657 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,369,256,101,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Didn't live up to my expectations! 2.5/3 | Lissy Ryder is spoiled, mean and doesn't really care who she hurts. So when things in her life start turning sour, she begins to wonder what she could have done differently. When given the opportunity to time travel (going back in her past) and perhaps change some things that could make a difference in her present, she... | [] | 0451236726 | 0451236726 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,369,255,820,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Grief, Regret & Purpose! | Kate Banon has it all....a successful but demanding career, and a teenage daughter, Amelia (who appears to be doing well at the prestigious private school she attends). What Kate never expected was receiving a call saying that her daughter was caught cheating, only to arrive at the school and find that she committed su... | [] | 006222543X | 006222543X | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,369,255,493,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Not bad. Entertaining! | Vampire Tribunal Leader Matthias Ludlam wants two things: to destroy the Penton community (a community of vampires and humans living together peacefully) and his son Will back by his side (he left to join Penton). With vampires slowly starving (a pandemic vaccine has made vaccinated humans' blood poisonous), and search... | [] | 1612183581 | 1612183581 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,368,819,163,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Run, run as fast as you can. You can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Man. | Well of course you can if your name is Jack Daniels!<br /><br />The Lieutenant Jack Daniels series by J.A. Konrath is a hoot. There is everything that should make this series a pleasure to read: a crazed killer; a dedicated homicide detective and tons of humor. In "Whiskey Sour", Jack Daniels finds herself in quite the... | [] | 1482374137 | 1482374137 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,368,540,140,000 | 3 | true |
5 | Small towns sometimes have the biggest secrets | Private Investigator Dick Moonlight is still recovering from his attempted suicide when he is asked to assist on a high profile murder investigation. Having identified and implicated her own son Joan Parker wants Moonlight to now prove his innocence. She simply can not believe that her beloved son is responsible for su... | [] | 1612183514 | 1612183514 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,368,418,758,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Redemption, Forgiveness and Salvation. | James Blakely is sad and confused. Sad because he's dead (an apparent murder victim), and confused because he doesn't know why he was killed. Yes, he believes that he's done some bad things in his past (although he can't for the life of him remember them), but should that really keep him out of heaven? Could this expla... | [] | 1611099382 | 1611099382 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,367,341,631,000 | 2 | true |
4 | A killer in small town USA. 3.5/4 | Tabloid photographer Jayne Sullivan has come to the small town of Huntsville, Maine, determined to track down and photograph the extremely elusive artist/sculpture R.S. Morgan. Wanting desperately to financially help her family (Danny, her brother was injured in Iraq), Jayne will stop at nothing to get a money shot of ... | [] | 1612184758 | 1612184758 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,366,818,066,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Bad luck or coincidence? 3.5 | First of all, Meg Cabot books are just fun, especially those that include a smidgen of the supernatural. I find them to be quick and easy to read. There is always a little teenage angst, a love triangle and wit. And while it may not be the best story in the world, you find that you are at least entertained. With that b... | [] | 0739360957 | 0739360957 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,366,656,593,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Beta + Stubborn Female = Fun & Romance & Love. | Dante doesn't have time for anything other than his job, which is Beta of the Phoenix Pack. Having been betrayed in his past, he has no desire to settle down with a mate, or get into a long complicated relationship that could lead to his imprinting or bonding with someone. He simply wants to protect the wolves of his p... | [] | 1611099366 | 1611099366 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,365,992,733,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Bittersweet and yet inspiring! | In a blink of an eye 13-year-old Bennett Robinson's life has changed. Having lost his mother to cancer when he was 5 years old, Bennett has spent most of his life alone with his father bonding over burgers, fries and baseball. So imagine his shock when his father has a stroke, and he has to live with relatives (that he... | [] | 0761462201 | 0761462201 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,365,708,463,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Small Town + Vampires + Secrets = Decent Story! | Claire Danvers has found herself between a rock and a hard place. You see, Claire attends school in Morganville, a town that on the surface is like anywhere USA, but underneath is full of supernatural beings. She has a new vampire patron (Amelie), one of the oldest and most cunning vampires in town; she is desperately ... | [] | 0451222385 | 0451222385 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,365,624,229,000 | 0 | false |
5 | If you can read, you have freedom. | Frederick Douglass, great orator, journalist and civil rights activist...only wanted one thing, his daughter (Rosetta) to get an education.... the same education afforded to her white counterparts. An advocate of change, Douglas used his paper (The North Star), his pen (scathing articles) and his voice (public speeches... | [] | 0761451714 | 0761451714 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,365,224,990,000 | 1 | false |
2 | Disappointing. | Wendy Gould has made a mistake that will haunt her for the rest of her life. Essentially making a decision that will have far reaching consequences and send her running for her life. Following an argument with her husband of 10 years, Wendy goes to meet a friend for a drink when she is tempted to cheat with a reporter/... | [] | 0061655988 | 0061655988 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,365,047,834,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Mom's are Heros too! | "Hero Mom", by Melinda Hardin, is a wonderful children's book that discusses the ever evolving role of women in society (specifically the military). These new roles include airplane mechanics; search & rescue; paramedics; doctors and commanders in the armed services. The story even eludes to how children deal w... | [] | 1477816453 | 1477816453 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,364,769,557,000 | 0 | false |
4 | "The scariest monsters have the best masks." Bloody Mary. | Lt. Jacqueline 'Jack' Daniels has a lot on her plate: her mom is getting old and refuses her help; her boyfriend wants a commitment; her partner is on another diet and Viagra; she's recently acquired a neurotic cat; her obnoxious ex-partner (who portrayed her as a fat inept detective in his movie) has returned to annoy... | [] | 1482373335 | 1482373335 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,364,084,931,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Would have been a great SyFy movie, but I had mixed feelings about it being a book. 3 stars | First, this story had tons of potential...Special Forces (Seal Team 666); the paranormal (demons); good & bad guys; a little romance mixed with some suspense; and a fanatic (who is busy trying to possess a coat made of tattooed human skin), but in the end, I was a bit torn and not sure if it all worked.<br /><br />Navy... | [] | 1250007356 | 1250007356 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,363,055,503,000 | 2 | false |
3 | The dynamic duo is at it once again! | Mickey Haller has spent most of his life as a defense attorney. So imagine his surprise when the District Attorney appoints him as Special Prosecutor and assigns him to retry Jason Jessup, who was convicted 24-years ago for the kidnapping and strangulation murder of 12-year-old Melissa Landy. Jessup armed with new atto... | [] | B008W31IFS | B008W31IFS | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,361,908,436,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Disappointing. | Have you ever selected a book and thought, "this is going to be one great read". It seemed to offer everything that you would love in a good story, only at the end to be disappointed in the end. To me, it is kind of like when you get a beautifully wrapped Christmas gift, only to unwrap it and find that it is a pair of ... | [] | 0553808087 | 0553808087 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,361,592,386,000 | 0 | false |
5 | The life and times of an average Middle Schooler! | "Planet Tad" is a humorous tale of twelve-year-old "Tad" who simply wants to survive his 7th grade year, start a blog, and if he can grab the attention of a few girls while he's doing it, that would be great. Written in an easy to read diary/blog style....each entry (similar to a chapter) is separated by dates with del... | [] | 0061934364 | 0061934364 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,360,555,318,000 | 0 | false |
2 | Sizzle, Burn and Fizzle. | Jayne Ann Krantz's "Copper Beach" is a paranormal tale of a hunt for a psy-infused book. Abby Radwell has been shunned and alienated by her family for years because of her belief that she has some psychic abilities/talents. Deemed "crazy" and sent to live in a home for troubled teens, she had spent most of her life hid... | [] | 0515151254 | 0515151254 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,359,867,040,000 | 2 | false |
5 | A wonderful summary of the life our 44th President. | Carole Weatherford combines the perfect blend of facts and powerful illustrations (Robert Barrett) to deliver a wonderful story about our 44th President Barak Obama. The book spans Barak's life from infancy, to marriage, to the presidency. We learn of the challenges he faced as a child and in his career. We also learn ... | [] | 0761456414 | 0761456414 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,359,864,380,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Had tons of potential, but it fell a little short. 2.5/3 | Noa wakes up with no real memory of where she's been or for how long. With an IV in her arm and a bizarre scar down the center of her chest, she realizes something is terribly wrong. Orchestrating an escape, she's on the run from someone and it all has to do with her life as a hacker. Firmly entrenched in the cyber wor... | [] | 0062102907 | 0062102907 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,359,862,094,000 | 1 | false |
3 | Tough guy meets reporter. | Griffin Shaw is an escort of sorts. Well actually, he's a Centurion/Angel who escorts those destined for the afterlife following their violent demise. Unfortunately, he is demoted (for lack of a better word), when he interferes in his latest "case" and the Pures aren't happy. They show him just how much when they snatc... | [] | 0062064649 | 0062064649 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,358,874,366,000 | 2 | false |
5 | A town of secrets. | Mark Bradley, ex-golf pro turned teacher, has spent the last year of his life trying to recover from a near fatal blow to his reputation. He is believed to have done the unthinkable, had an affair with one of his very talented students, Tresa Fischer (whose mother discovered a journal that described a torrid affair bet... | [] | B0085SG4F4 | B0085SG4F4 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,358,265,693,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Your whole life can change in 15 seconds. 2.5-3 | Plastic Surgeon Henry Steadman has found himself in quite the predicament. While on his way to speak at a conference, an aggressive officer pulls him over for running a red light. Within 15 seconds, Henry's life begins to unravel when that same officer is murdered and he is believed to have done the deed. As Henry wor... | [] | 006165597X | 006165597X | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,357,105,160,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Baseball legends who made a difference! | Cathy Goldberg Fishman's children's story "When Jackie and Hank Met" is a wonderful addition to a child's library, especially for young boys who love baseball. Jack "Jackie" Robinson and Henry "Hank" Greenberg helped to change the "face" of baseball, to include those who traditionally were shut-out from the game (Jews ... | [] | 076146140X | 076146140X | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,355,249,874,000 | 0 | false |
5 | The Plight of the Emperor Penguin! | Jonathan London has done a wonderful job explaining the life cycle of the Emperor Penguin. Thru an easy to read story and very colorful illustrations London explains the roles of the male and female penguins in the life of a developing chick. We learn how the chick hatches, feeds and who protects the chick as it grows ... | [] | 0761459545 | 0761459545 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,355,171,658,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Cute but predictable. 3.5/4 stars | Poppy Wyatt is in quite the fix. Just a few days before her pending nuptials, she's misplaced her ring (she was passing it around to her friends who were trying it on, when a fire alarm was pulled); someone (riding a bike) has stolen her cell phone; and she fears that her fiancé's family may not like her! And when thin... | [] | 0385342063 | 0385342063 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,355,168,876,000 | 0 | false |
5 | I'm a sucker for Nora. 4.5-5 stars | I enjoyed this, the last book in the Boonsboro Trilogy. We finally get the opportunity to see all of the Montgomery boys coupled and happy.<br /><br />Ryder has been fighting his attraction to their dedicated innkeeper Hope since she arrived at the Inn. Initially Hope viewed him as surly and unkind, but the more she ge... | [] | 0425246043 | 0425246043 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,353,993,886,000 | 1 | true |
3 | A Deadly Game of Cat & Mouse. 2.5-3 stars | Peter Knight, an investigator for the internationally known security company, Private, is working the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Unfortunately, there is a crazy killer (who calls himself Cronus) who controls three very deadly women (the Furies) with a deadly agenda. To complicate matters, Knight is still reeling f... | [] | 1455513024 | 1455513024 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,353,554,555,000 | 0 | false |
2 | Forget blinking, perhaps turn your head. 2.5 stars | Citizen Reporter Nick Daniels has been given the scope of a lifetime....the opportunity to interview an ex-Yankee pitcher turned recluse, who apparently betrayed all of New York for drugs and a gambling debt. However, it would appear that time has not changed Robinson and again he is late for the show. What Daniels nev... | [] | 0446568848 | 0446568848 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,353,550,044,000 | 0 | false |
2 | Disappointed. | I was looking forward to reading "Team Human" after reading the description...there are vamps, zombies, teen angst and romance. Unfortunately, after reading 300+ pages, I was disappointed. What should have been the formula for a fantastic young adult novel, fell a little flat for me!<br /><br />PROS<br />-These days, y... | [] | 0062089641 | 0062089641 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,353,538,038,000 | 1 | false |
2 | So disappointed. I kind of wish that I had not read it. 2 | For months, I have been struggling with my decision not to read the last book in the trilogy surrounding the life and times of forensic sculptor Eve Duncan. Having read some of Eve's stories in the past, I too was invested in discovering what happened to her beloved child (missing and presumed dead) Bonnie. Over the ye... | [] | B007SRW2FO | B007SRW2FO | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,351,612,135,000 | 3 | false |
3 | Would have definitely liked a more likeable heroine! A bit lacking. 2.5-3 | I am one of those adults who traditionally enjoy "young adult paranormal novels". I'll read anything about werewolves, vampires, witches, ghosts, etc, and I absolutely expected to LOVE "Unleashed". In the end, I was a bit disappointed. It was a little too slow and predictable. Don't get me wrong, there was tons of pote... | [] | 0385740980 | 0385740980 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,350,678,325,000 | 1 | false |
3 | At times wickedly funny but nothing original. The same Evanovich formula. 2.5/3 | Lizzy, not only makes a darn good cupcake, but she has the uncanny ability to locate enchanted items. What she wasn't necessarily ready for is a quirky pet (a one- eyed bobbed tailed cat who is believed to have ninja powers); a monkey (Carl) who gives the finger to all those that mock him; a very determined magician/ba... | [] | B004LQ0E3W | B004LQ0E3W | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,350,673,223,000 | 0 | false |
2 | Not a favorite. | I had great expectations....after all this story was marketed as a "bold, inventive and slyly witty" novel (chick-lit) about how the lives of several women intersect to form a cohesive and appealing story of heartache, friendship and love. You know from the first couple of stories to expect a little sadness (Laurie had... | [] | 0307951820 | 0307951820 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,349,706,519,000 | 1 | false |
5 | When you think your heart belongs to another.. | Two broken hearted wolves have come together out of mutual need (for skin privileges) and understanding. They fight hard and love even harder. Adria, is overcoming the heartbreak of a failed relationship, while lone wolf, Riaz has discovered his mate only to realize that she is with another. Mutually attracted to each ... | [] | 0425247562 | 0425247562 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,349,111,708,000 | 1 | false |
3 | An interesting twist on a paranormal tale. | Believing she had no choice, Kyana made the decision to save her bestfriend Haven's life by sharing her blood and breaking the rules of the underworld. In essence, Kyana changed her friend into a witch/vampire/lychen hybrid that would prove to be the perfect vessel for the God Cronos to be reborn. His goal is to get re... | [] | 0061964417 | 0061964417 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,347,909,761,000 | 0 | false |
4 | A glimpse of his past and his one regret. | I have to admit that I have not read all of the "Prey" novels by John Sanford, but just grab them here and there, hoping that I will not be too lost. "Buried Prey" did not disappoint.<br /><br />In this installment in the series, we are privy to the back story of Lucas Davenport. We see how he moved up the ranks from P... | [] | 0425247899 | 0425247899 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,347,904,326,000 | 0 | false |
4 | A little sun, fun and romance. 3.5/4 stars | Carolyn "Caro" Connor is vacationing with her friend (Bethany) while she awaits her final divorce decree. Feeling slightly insecure, St. Lucia does not seem to be the ideal destination since it is filled with happy honeymooners and lovers. When Bethany falls ill, Caro finds herself left to her own devices which include... | [] | 0062100203 | 0062100203 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,347,894,557,000 | 1 | false |
4 | A wonderful collection of suspenseful stories. | "Dark Dreams" is a wonderful collection of horror and suspense novels by African American writers. I was familiar with some of the authors, and pleasantly pleased by those that I wasn't. Each story offered something supernatural, from vampires to ghouls....from the strange to the mundane. There are stories spread throu... | [] | 0758207530 | 0758207530 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,347,478,043,000 | 3 | false |
3 | I have conflicted feelings about this read. | Sami Rizzo is still recovering from the events and injuries that she sustained two years ago at the hands of Simon (a religious fanatic/serial killer), who she mistakenly underestimated. Having resigned from her position as a homicide detective, she believes her new call is to be a social worker. Now in a steady relati... | [] | 161218071X | 161218071X | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,347,163,995,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Discovering the truth is sometimes painful. | Mac is reeling from Amy, her best friend's death. Believed to have been killed by a white werewolf suffering from bloodlust, the entire town of Hemlock is willing to take whatever steps necessary to make sure that the killings stop. Even if those steps include embracing the Trackers, a radical group of people who targe... | [] | 0062048651 | 0062048651 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,345,864,536,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Bewitched. 3.5-4 | Fortune Teller Jolie Wilkins finds herself in quite the fix- her warlock boyfriend (Rand) doesn't remember their past (circa 1878) nor does he necessarily support her new position (as Queen of the Underworld). Did I mention she feels a connection to a sexy, stranger (Sinjin) who seems to be hiding something, a secret t... | [] | 0345531450 | 0345531450 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,344,624,567,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Don't swim in the nude! | Tananarive Due is one of my favorite authors. She has found the perfect recipe for suspense and light horror. While "My Soul to Keep" and "The Between" will always be my favorite, "The Lake" did satisfy.<br /><br />Plot: A beguiling teacher comes to town and finds herself drawn to the lake behind her new home. No one w... | [] | B005BOP5T6 | B005BOP5T6 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,344,366,854,000 | 0 | true |
2 | Chasing Dreams....1.5-2 stars | "Chaser" is an urban drama, set in Philadelphia, about a drug dealer/hustler (Kenny) who's always "chasing" his next big score. Of course there is the stereotypical girlfriend, Leah, who enjoys the perks of being a hustler's girl (designer clothes, flashy cars, and a mini mansion), but occasionally she has to question ... | [] | 1416589864 | 1416589864 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,344,356,026,000 | 1 | false |
2 | Mixed feelings. | Bette Robinson has found herself in quite the predicament. A graduate of Emory University (ok, I am an alum and just had to say that), working a corporate job that isn't making her happy, she trudges thru her life reading romance novels and spending time with her friends. So when she finally can't take it anymore, and ... | [] | 0743262298 | 0743262298 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,344,275,367,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Life isn't easy when you are different. | Charles "Chuck" Taylor is facing one of the most difficult times of his life. He is a senior in high school and suffers from one of the most crippling conditions that a teen could face. He has OCD. He washes his hands compulsively, squirts sanitizer constantly, masturbates frequently while keeping a tally on post-it no... | [] | 0374343969 | 0374343969 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,344,274,609,000 | 1 | false |
5 | A riveting collection of Short Horror/Thriller stories. | Overall, this had to be one of my top 5 anthologies/collaborations of horror/short stories. They were all well written, and with a few exceptions greatly enjoyed. When I saw the cover of "the Monster's Corner" I was intrigued and couldn't wait to read the stories. What I found was a series of short stories that conjure... | [] | B007SRWY02 | B007SRWY02 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,343,367,306,000 | 1 | false |
1 | Another predictable and unbelievable James Patterson Collaboration. | I know, I continue to have hope, or at least faithfully read James Patterson, even though I know that it will probably be somewhat disappointing. "Swimsuit" is yet another example of a story centered around grisly killings without enough plot...or maybe I should say too much plot (far fetched intertwining stories). T... | [] | 0446561355 | 0446561355 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,343,358,021,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Love can be hot! | Before Nelly's health can get any worse, she wants to see her granddaughter happily married or at least dating. Like a locomotive out of control, Nelly sets out to bid on an eligible firefighter during a charity auction. Why you may ask does Melissa need help finding a man? Well, lately, Melissa has been devoting most ... | [] | 0062088963 | 0062088963 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,343,274,637,000 | 3 | false |
4 | You can't buy love but you can fall head over heels in it. | Tara Jean Sweet is involved in one of the biggest cons of her life. Lyle Baker, a dying rancher, wants his children to return home before he dies, so what better scam than to pretend to marry the much younger, seemingly inappropriate Tara Jean, who is several years his junior. With a promise of owning a piece of his gr... | [] | 0440423074 | 0440423074 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,343,272,262,000 | 0 | false |
4 | New Leaders. Stronger Alliances. Choices and Decisions. | "Bloodrose" is the final book in the Nightshade Series, and picks up where the last book left off. Alpha/pack leader/warrior Calla is dealing with the consequences of her actions..... leaving Ren, her family and her pack to follow her heart (Shay). Living with the Searchers and discovering the truth about her existence... | [] | 0399256121 | 0399256121 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,341,374,522,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Choices and Revelations. | "Twelfth Grade Kills", the last in the Vladimir Tod Chronicles picks up where "Eleventh Grade Burns" left off. Vlad is facing his death at the hands of his great-great grandmother, Em (the most feared vampire of them all) and believes that he has seen his father, who was believed to be dead. As the prophecy of the Prav... | [] | 0525422242 | 0525422242 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,341,374,386,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Choices & Consequences | "Wolfsbane" is the second in the Nightshade series. It picks up where "Nightshade" left off. Calla awakens in the heart of enemy territory surrounded by Searchers. Recovering from an attack that left her injured and on the run, Calla finds her very foundation rocked by new startling information about her pack and their... | [] | 0142420980 | 0142420980 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,340,825,278,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Torn between Duty and Passion. | One day while Calla is on patrol, she encounters Shay who is being attacked by a bear. Violating the rules of her kind (Guardians), Calla saves his life hoping to never see him again. However, as luck would have it Shay is a new student at her school (the Mountain School) and knows what he saw. When Calla rescued him, ... | [] | 014241980X | 014241980X | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,339,531,766,000 | 0 | false |
3 | A slight departure from the usual Brockmann theme. 2.5-3 | Sometime in the future (it isn't really specific when and I couldn't put my finger on it) the world has changed. Some people have the ability to harvest their mental abilities into a power, which makes them kind of like superheroes. They have the ability to use telekinesis, telepathy, and other special gifts. Apparentl... | [] | 0345521277 | 0345521277 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,339,005,037,000 | 0 | false |
2 | A need to belong. 2-2.5 | "Three Quarters Dead" was a semi-entertaining tale of a 10th grader's struggle (Kerry) to belong in a new school. Once enrolled she immediately identifies those girls (Tanya, Natalie and Mackenzie) who seem to have it all: popularity, looks, and the respect of their fellow students. The three seem to have a firm hold o... | [] | 0142419427 | 0142419427 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,338,838,136,000 | 0 | false |
5 | An adventure in the woods with a girl and her dog. | Track that Scat is a beautifully illustrated story about a girl's discovery of various animals and their "scat" while exploring the woods. Told in short, very easy to read sentences, the reader follows Finn's adventures with her very lovable and devoted dog, Skeeter. Along the way, we learn how to identify various anim... | [] | 158536536X | 158536536X | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,338,575,349,000 | 2 | false |
5 | The 11th grade is proving to be quite the year! Wow, great story. | This was one of the best Young Adult novels that I have read in awhile. This series rocks! I simply loved Vladimir Tod's character. I found him to be conflicted, sympathetic and heartbreaking. What a combination! My only regret is that I stumbled upon this book by accident and was not aware that it was a series (duh, t... | [] | 0142416479 | 0142416479 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,338,310,336,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Wanted to love it, just liked it. 2.5-3.0 | Sexy vamp Phineas is not only a Security specialist for MacKay S & I, but one of the most noted stars on the DVN (Digital Vampire Network, that caters to the supernatural). Known as "Dr. Phang, The Love Doctor, Phin only has thoughts of the sexy, blue eyed werewolf princess, Brynley Jones. Having escaped her domineerin... | [] | 0061958069 | 0061958069 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,337,996,845,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Torn. 2 1/2 to 3 | For a while, I thought that I found a little of that James Patterson charm in the Michael Bennett series... but now I am not sure. While I love the multi-cultural Bennett clan, there were a few moments in "Tick Tock" that I felt well...disappointed, let down, and cheated.....<br /><br />In this story, Michael while sti... | [] | 0446584339 | 0446584339 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,337,803,757,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Probably not the best stand alone novel. 2 ½ -3 | Plot: Cat (newly turned vamp/ghost whisperer) and Bones, her husband (vamp extraordinaire) have been contacted and asked to stop a vicious ghost, who can take solid form once a year just to kill. The loving couple works together, with some help from some friends, to bring a serial killer to justice.<br /><br />Positive... | [] | 0061783196 | 0061783196 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,337,199,999,000 | 0 | false |
3 | A little disappointing. | Waverly Bryson has a new job (she's a columnist specializing in dating), a new boyfriend (Jake McIntyre), and continued success with her "honey notes" (a little greeting card line she started after being dumped). She just seems to have problems trusting her heart after one failed relationship. She seems to muck up or m... | [] | 161218149X | 161218149X | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,335,818,606,000 | 0 | false |
4 | What happens in the dark eventually comes out in the light! 3.5 | Baltimore Herald Reporter Darryl Billups is having quite the week.....he has broken up with his live-in girlfriend (humorous scene involving a roach and a sarcastic sister); had his house firebombed; the tires of his car slashed and stumbled into a mouth-watering story that will set Baltimore well....on fire. When some... | [] | 1935597620 | 1935597620 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,335,196,329,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Bittersweet Ending! | [May include some spoilers....but they were necessary to prove a point.]<br /><br />Meena Harper has made quite the transformation. Soap opera writer turned armed member of the Palatine (a branch of the Vatican that hunts demons), she hopes that she can use her talents (that includes knowing how a person will die) to r... | [] | 0061735116 | 0061735116 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,334,686,323,000 | 0 | false |
3 | The teacher and his students. | Esme Smart helped identify and kill one of the most cunning spree killers to plague the country. Having given up her career to raise her daughter (Sophie), she never believed going back to work would be so difficult even in a consultant capacity. She also never imagined the one she hunted (Galileo) would take her famil... | [] | 077832933X | 077832933X | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,334,497,063,000 | 0 | false |
4 | A nice beginning. | FBI Agent Trevor Rivette has been chasing a killer for a while now, with very few clues to his identity. The only two things that he knows for sure is that the killer has a taste for young girls and enjoys drinking blood. Apparently, the killer believes he's a vampire. And when another victim is discovered, Trevor relu... | [] | 0778329348 | 0778329348 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,333,420,334,000 | 0 | false |
3 | The Amazon and the Bear. | Dev Peltier has lived most of his life protecting his family or those that he loves. Having recently lost his parents during the last battle in Sanctuary (which left their bar in limbo since it was initially a haven for those who are different), he feels restless and wants to escape his life and bitter past...that is u... | [] | B004TE79PM | B004TE79PM | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,332,870,802,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Nick is almost out of time! | Renown Forensic Entomologist Nick Polchak lives breathes and knows his "bugs". Right now what he is having trouble with is understanding women. With a mere week from his wedding to equally eccentric dog trainer, Alena Savard, he doesn't understand why she does not understand how he could leave the wedding planning to h... | [] | 1595543104 | 1595543104 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,332,078,223,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Probably one of the better Patterson collaborations that I have read. | Ok, I will admit, I continue to give Patterson collaborations a chance although I will constantly complain about the ill conceived plots and unbelievable storylines. But, when I selected this one, I said that I am going to change my attitude and not hold the story up to my usual test of realism (concerning police proce... | [] | 0446199273 | 0446199273 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,331,581,874,000 | 0 | false |
4 | The Dreamer and the Builder! | Shawn Gallagher is a dreamer, often spending time composing songs in his head. While a talented chef by day, he spends his nights writing songs and is nights composing beautiful music. Brenna has longed for Shawn as long as she has known them. Being best friends with Darcy (Shawn's sister) and knowing Shawn for most of... | [] | 0515128546 | 0515128546 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,331,351,186,000 | 0 | false |
4 | The taming of the Shrew. | Darcy, the last of the Gallagher clan, wants only to find a husband who can afford to give her the lifestyle that she desires...wealth, comfort and material things. These are things that she dreams of while helping her two brothers run Gallaghers, the neighborhood bar. And while she seems superficial and flighty, under... | [] | 0515128554 | 0515128554 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,331,349,666,000 | 0 | false |
4 | The Road meets Red Dawn.... | Stephen Quinn's life has changed drastically in the last few weeks. His domineering grandfather has died, his beloved father stricken ill and his entire life turned upside down when he realizes that there is a world beyond that of a "salvager" (AKA a scavenger). Having grown up after the "Collapse" of the world....Chin... | [] | 0545290147 | 0545290147 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,330,026,754,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Ireland and Romance = entertaining. | Jude Murray doesn't know what has come over her. Leaving all that is familiar (a job as a Psychology Professor and her family), and determined not to do what is expected, she travels to (Ardmore in Ireland), hoping to find something, just what she doesn't know. Determined to escape her past and what she considers to be... | [] | 0515126772 | 0515126772 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,329,322,817,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Sam & Grace Forever! | I have to admit that I was quite pleased with the resolutions presented in the Mercy Falls Trilogy by Maggie Stiefvater. I like the fact that I could still use my imagination and create the ending that I wanted for Sam and Grace. While some may not appreciate the vague ending, or loose endings, I did because it allowe... | [] | 0545259088 | 0545259088 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,329,162,747,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Words can set you free! | "Words Set Me Free" is a wonderful story about the young life of Frederick Bailey, later known as Frederick Douglass. Believed to be the son of the Master, young Frederick was separated from his mother and sent to live on another plantation. Believing that words would be his only means of freedom and escape, Frederick ... | [] | 1416959033 | 1416959033 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,328,726,375,000 | 2 | false |
3 | If she can learn to trust, she will find love. 2.5/3 | AJ Gallagher's great grandfather James "Jaime the Kid" Gallagher lives in the memory of historians as being a notorious outlaw. With persistent chiding from his deceased grandfather, in the form of a ghost, AJ is prompted to leave Alaska, head for the movie set and set the story straight. While Jamie clearly walked on ... | [] | 034552120X | 034552120X | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,327,687,328,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Love is complicated. | State Trooper Tessa Leoni is in trouble. She has been beaten and is being charged with killing her abusive spouse, Brian (who was shot three times with her service weapon). Not to mention the fact that her 6-year-old daughter, Sophie is missing and presumed dead. As D.D. Warren and Bobby Dodge investigate the tragedy, ... | [] | 0553807250 | 0553807250 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,327,682,139,000 | 1 | false |
5 | A delightful blend of humor and fiction. | When I selected this book, I wasn't sure what to expect. What I found was a delightful story filled with humor and bittersweet nostalgia. Tom Violet finds himself in a quandary...he hates his job; he is suffering from erectile dysfunction; he is the son of a philandering Pulitzer Prize winner (who has moved in followin... | [] | 0062065114 | 0062065114 | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,327,638,347,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Razvan and Ivory together forever. | Ivory Malinov has spent years underground, slowly knitting her body back together after being betrayed and dismembered by those she trusted. As a result, she has spent her life trusting no one. Living a solitary life, she hunts vampires, guards her pack and her lair. Wearing tattoos that are in actuality are wolves, Iv... | [] | B0053U7B9A | B0053U7B9A | AEGYU6OM2X66SMZN6AF3TSQ3N5PQ | 1,325,866,694,000 | 1 | false |
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