This book picks up close to where the previous one in the series ended. Detective Angie Pallorino must face the repercussions related to her behavior during the Baptist case and her seemingly overkill of the suspect in the end. Meanwhile, her lover Detective Sergeant James Maddocks is investigating the fallout from that case where six… Continue reading The Lullaby Girl by Loreth Anne White
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Extinguished by Kaylea Cross
I’m currently reading this series with one of my Goodreads groups, one book a month. So, I thought I’d share my reviews here as we complete them. This series has a continuing story arc and should be read in order. Former Marine and sniper Blake Ellis is tagged to make an in-person… Continue reading Extinguished by Kaylea Cross
Desolation Mountain by William Kent Krueger
It all seems to begin with a troubling vision Stephen O’Connor has that is burdening him. He seeks answers from Henry Meloux but when a plane carrying their US Senator crashes on nearby Desolation Mountain, Stephen believes that event is connected to what he’s seen. When he, Cork and his brother-in-law Daniel English head to… Continue reading Desolation Mountain by William Kent Krueger
The Mermaids Singing by Val McDermid
Though I reluctantly decided to read this story because friends wouldn’t stop urging me to do so, it immediately became one of my most favorite series and McDermid one of my most favorite authors in the genre. The books were also adapted into a TV series, Wire in the Blood. … Continue reading The Mermaids Singing by Val McDermid
The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly
Michael "Mickey" Haller is a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney with the type of clients you'd rather see him lose for in the courtroom. When he lands a "franchise" case representing Louis Roulet, a wealthy realtor, Haller feels like he's truly in the money and on the path towards more like-walleted clients. What… Continue reading The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly
Before the Storm by Leslie Tentler
Samantha Marsh ran from her old life six years ago and completely reinvented herself. She's a chef and owns a gourmet café in Rarity Cove, South Carolina. When hotel owner Mark St. Clair and his adorable daughter happen into her life, she resists what may be the relationship she's always dreamed of, for their sakes.… Continue reading Before the Storm by Leslie Tentler
The Apprentice by Tess Gerritsen
This is another series I’m reading with a group on Goodreads. We’re a bit further along but I’m posting the earlier reviews. This book series was developed into the television series Rizzoli & Isles that aired on TNT starring Angie Harmon & Sasha Alexander. The books are much grittier than the television show, however. … Continue reading The Apprentice by Tess Gerritsen
Murder on Waverly Place by Victoria Thompson
This is another series I’m reading with a Goodreads group and we absolutely love it. It’s set in late 19th century New York City and we learn something of historical significance with each book. Sarah Brandt receives a strange request from her mother, Elizabeth Brandt. She wants Sarah to accompany… Continue reading Murder on Waverly Place by Victoria Thompson
The Laird’s Christmas Kiss by Anna Campbell
For five years, 20-year old Elspeth Douglas has pined over Brody Girvan, the rakish Laird of Invermackie. He’s also friends with her brother, Hamish, and Fergus Mackinnon’s cousin. Now, she’s decided that it’s time to put childish feelings behind her and move on. Brody, however, has spent the past year taking stock of himself and… Continue reading The Laird’s Christmas Kiss by Anna Campbell
Why Kill the Innocent by C. S. Harris
This is one of my most favorite series that I discovered when it was selected as a group read in one of my Goodreads groups. We were sad when we got up to date and now have to wait for new releases. Hero St. Cyr and Alexi Sauvage are… Continue reading Why Kill the Innocent by C. S. Harris
