The Handler is an espionage thriller. The action and tension is suspenseful throughout. Of course, I was rooting for the American team. The Russians seemed to be very skillful in their tactics and efficiently brutal. The Middle Eastern characters seemed to be either religious zealots, or people caught unhappily in that world of zealots and […]
The history and culture of Cuba and Spain are brought to vivid life against the backdrop of the ongoing Perez family saga. Chanel Cleeton has been a long-time familiar author, but with the books focused on the Perez family, she captivated me with her lush depictions of characters, relationship, plotting, and historical background. I was […]
How do you follow up the mirth and mayhem of a book like Dial A for Aunties? Return to the magic elixir that was at the center of it all- four Asian Aunties, of course. Stir in a wedding in England for Meddy and Nathan, and wedding coordinators who may have something to do with […]
After the last book with a hunt for the Black Tulip and two darker characters as protagonists, what comes next? I was curious about the next pair and what particular espionage challenge they would face. I tried to keep my expectations open since the author delightfully changes things up with each new book. The Temptation […]
I have been loving this Gaslight Mystery series. I enjoy all the characters but particularly Frank and Sarah. I’m glad they are the primary ones investigating rather than Gino and Maeve. It’s a little sad to see less of their children, Brian and Catherine, and Sarah’s parents but they can’t be involved in every case. […]
Go Hex Yourself is a paranormal romance, set in current times, but most people know nothing about magic. Witches are nearly immortal and live thousands of years. Regina (Reggie) is a normal human who doesn’t know about magic and ends up in a job with Aunt Dru who is a 2,000 year old witch. Her […]
The covers in this Dangerous Damsels series are just gorgeous. The covers, plus magic of strong women in a historical setting drew me to read them. Without being too spoilery, the first story The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels is about pirates. The women are generally more successful and talented, but there are men pirates. […]
I thought I was going to have trouble after only reading the first page two nights in a row, but the third night I started a little earlier and voila, finished at 4am! Sadie on a Plate was easy and fun to read. The main character has a confidence break after getting dumped and fired […]
At the end of the previous book, the Black Tulip escaped and the secret order of spies are organized for what comes next away from volatile Napoleonic France and England, but the powder keg that is Ireland. The French are rousing the Irish to rebellion and have sent in their best spy, the Black Tulip […]
I wasn’t sure what to expect as to whether The Book of Cold Cases would be a bunch of short stories but it is all one cohesive read. A few different cases were connected together than was previously known. The detailed work was done by Shea, with the help of a detective Michael, who is […]