WOW! In What Happened to Nina by Dervla McTiernan, Nina and Simon are in love and everyone knows it! That is why when they go away for a weekend and Monday Simon comes back alone, people wonder where is Nina? I thought this was really good. It is told by various people which added to the suspense. This is a page-turning thriller I enjoyed very much and am sure you would too! (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)
Sunday, April 28, 2024
"What Happened to Nina?" by Dervla McTiernan
WOW! In What Happened to Nina by Dervla McTiernan, Nina and Simon are in love and everyone knows it! That is why when they go away for a weekend and Monday Simon comes back alone, people wonder where is Nina? I thought this was really good. It is told by various people which added to the suspense. This is a page-turning thriller I enjoyed very much and am sure you would too! (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)
Labels:
Gerard's favorites,
mystery,
relationships,
thriller
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
"Help Wanted" by Adelle Waldman
Help Wanted by Adelle Waldman is about a group of people who work at a store like Wallmart. They arrive at their job at 4 a.m. to set up the store before it opens. If you work or worked at a store like this or a warehouse like I did, you can easily relate to this book. If you worked in an office, I'm not sure if you would like this. I enjoyed the characters and no one was murdered which was a refreshing change of pace for me. It is a quick read and well worth the time. (Gerard's review, 4 stars)
Monday, April 22, 2024
"The Awakening" by Nora Roberts (Book 1-The Dragon Heart Legacy)
The Awakening by Nora Roberts is about Breen who lives in two different worlds, ours and Talamh which is magical. She was born in Talamh and is part human and Fei but her mother raised her in our world and Breen was never aware of have any magical power. Her father went back to Talamh when she was quite young. Now in her 20s, she discovered her mother was investing Breen's money that was sent by her father. Breen took control of that money, and went to Ireland in search of her father. Then things really get crazy!
This starts out kind of slow with all the world building and introduction of many different characters, but the adventure is worth waiting for. The last third of this book really picked up for me when Breen learns how to use her magical powers and trains to fight. I loved the ending of this book and look forward to continuing on in this series. (Karen's review, 4 stars)
In The Awakening by Nora Roberts, Breen has a rough life, holding down three jobs to make ends meet. Her mom does not like her and her dad left her when she was little. One day she comes across a bank account in her name which she knows nothing about. Her dad opened it for her and has been adding to it over the years. She is rich! She decides to go to look for her dad in Ireland. So begins an adventure that will change her life!
This is really good! It's a fun-filled book that had me turning pages. I look forward to reading the rest of the books in this series! (5++) stars)
Labels:
adventure,
dragons,
family relationships,
fun read,
Gerard's favorites,
magic,
paranormal,
romance,
series
Saturday, April 20, 2024
"I Will Find You" by Harlan Coben
In I Will Find You by Harlan Coben, David is wrongfully sent to prison for killing his son. His wife left and so why not stay in prison. A long while later, a friend of his tells him that she has proof his son is alive. However, what can David do about it? He is in a prison that cannot be broken out of, or can it? This was pretty good. It moved kind of slowly with no real twists or turns, but I still think it is worth reading. (Gerard's review, 4 stars)
Labels:
fathers and sons,
mystery,
prison,
thriller
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
"The New Couple in 5B" by Lisa Unger
In The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger, Rosie and her husband, Chad, are trying to make ends meet, but it is hard until they are left an apartment with $5,000,000! Unfortunately, the apartment building is known for having a history of people dying. Will Rosie and Chad be added to the list?
Lisa Unger is always good and this book is no exception. I kept turning pages and flew through it. The last 40 or so pages were packed with action and a great ending to say the least! (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)
Labels:
Gerard's favorites,
horror,
mystery,
suspense,
thriller
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
"Everyone Is Watching" by Heather Gudenkauf
Everyone Is Watching by Heather Gudenkauf is a page turner thriller! I was hooked right from the start and found it hard to put down. It is about a reality TV show with a prize of $10,000,000 and five contestants got an email invitation saying they were nominated to be on the show. Similar to the TV show Survivor, but the challenges are brutal and the audience decides who must leave, not the players. As contestant's private secrets are revealed, it becomes clear that this is much more than just a show. The background of the characters is gradually revealed as the book goes on.
This was wild and entertaining. I enjoyed the challenges best, and really couldn't figure out the connection to all the characters. This was an entertaining and enjoyable read for me since I like Survivor and competition. I never knew what was going to happen next since this is packed with surprises all along the way! I recommend you read this one and see if you can guess who wins. (Karen's review, 5 stars)
If you like reality shows, Everyone Is Watching by Heather Gudenkauf is the book for you! Five people are playing for a chance to win ten million dollars! You can pick a person and see if they win. What do they have to do? You will have to read the book to find out! This book was pretty much action filled. I LOVED IT! It is wild from start to finish! I highly recommend this one! Even if you aren't big on reality TV shows (like me), you may still like this since I did! (5++ stars)
Labels:
action,
betrayal,
contemporary fiction,
contests,
friendship,
mystery,
Our Favorites,
page turner,
revenge,
thriller
Friday, April 12, 2024
"No One Can Know" by Kate Alice Marshall
In No One Can Know by Kate Alice Marshall, three sisters have a pact that no one will know. One of the sisters is returning to the place where their pact was started. What will happen if or when the secret gets out? I liked all three sisters in this. The storyline was good, but moved too slow for my taste. Had it moved along faster, I would have given it 5 stars; consequently, it only gets 4. It's still worth reading and perhaps the pace would not be a problem for you. (Gerard's review, 4 stars)
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
"The Coworker" by Freida McFadden
The Coworker by Freida McFadden is about revenge and what a story it is! It is told from two points of view--Natalie's and Dawn's. These two women are co-workers. When Dawn turns up missing, Natalie becomes the primary suspect. This book has an amazing plot that kept my interest throughout. It's quite the elaborate mystery with lots of surprises along the way and an amazing ending. WOW! (Karen's review, 5 stars)
In The Coworker by Freida McFadden, you can always tell when Dawn is in the office because she arrives he same time every day and has no friends. On day she is not at her desk. Natalie, her co-worker, gets a phone call that changes everything.
Freida McFadden's books are very good and this is no exception. It has plenty of twists and turns. Good luck guessing how this one all plays out! (5++ stars)
Labels:
mystery,
Our Favorites,
page turner,
revenge,
secrets,
thriller
"The Winter Orphans" by Kristin Beck
The Winter Orphans by Kristin Beck is based on a true story. These type of books are always special to me. This one tells the story of brave women who were able to keep children away from the Germans who wanted to take them to work camps. The kids in the book were very brave also. I enjoyed this book very much! (Gerard's review, 5 stars)
Labels:
adventure,
children,
Germany,
historical fiction,
World War II
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