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<b><a href="https://colleenhoover.com/slammed-series/">Point of Retreat (Slammed #02)</a> by <a href="http://colleenhoover.com/">Colleen Hoover</a></b><br />
<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/558853192">5 of 5 Stars</a></b><br />
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<b>Title: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13496084-point-of-retreat">Point of Retreat</a><br />
<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5430144.Colleen_Hoover">Colleen Hoover</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/79569-slammed">Slammed #02</a><br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13626307.Kamran_R_Khan">Kamran R. Khan</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> eBook - 322 pages; Unabridged; 06 hours and 07 minutes (Audio)<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Point-of-Retreat/Colleen-Hoover/9781476715926">Atria Books (eBook)</a>; <a href="http://colleenhoover.com/audiobooks/">Colleen Hoover (Audio)</a><br />
<b>Published: </b>August 10, 2012 (eBook); October 26, 2012 (Audio)<br />
<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://imprints.simonandschuster.biz/atria">Publisher</a> via <a href="http://www.netgalley.com/">NetGalley</a><br />
<b>Format:</b> eBook & Audio<br />
<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Love Stories<br />
<b>Subjects:</b> Life Changing Events; Families<br />
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Colleen Hoover entranced readers everywhere with her bestselling novel Slammed, the book that introduced Layken and Will, a young couple whose love overcame devastating hardships to emerge stronger and more resilient than before. Now, as Layken and Will’s emotion-packed story continues, a stunning and unforeseen revelation about Will’s past leaves them questioning everything that they thought they knew about each other. With the foundation of their relationship at risk, they must decide whether they are willing to fight for a future together, or to retreat back into solitude and heartache.<br />
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How far does Will have to go to prove to Layken his love for her will last forever? It will require something truly extraordinary to keep this couple together, and the decisions they make and the answers they find will change not only their lives, but the lives of everyone around them.
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<b style="font-weight: bold;">“Colleen Hoover's second novel is just as brilliant and entertaining as Slammed. Point of Retreat is absolute poetry.” —Jamie McGuire, author of Beautiful Disaster</b><br />
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">©2012 Colleen Hoover (P)2012 Colleen Hoover</i><b>
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I am beginning to think that failure isn't possible when you're name is Colleen Hoover. Damn, that woman can write! There is not one single book of hers that I've read, that I haven't absolutely adored. There is no such exception for <i>Point of Retreat</i>! <i>Slammed</i> was a great first read, and <i>Point of Retreat</i> is a perfect addition to the Slammed Series! I always find myself wanting so much more of Colleen Hoover once I read one of her books and it often makes me wonder why I wait so long between reading her books!</div>
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Hoover develops such intricate characters and stories that keep me captivated throughout the entire read. With each new book, I find myself amazed that she has created yet another book that I felt so much love and adoration for, that I almost find it impossible to think that I could possibly like another book more, but yet with each new read, I find more joy of a different kind! She envelopes such emotion in her writing, which is also amazing how she can illicit so many emotions! I think that she touches shaky ground and does it with such eloquence and grace! Simply put, Colleen Hoover is brilliant!</div>
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Simply put, Colleen Hoover is an amazing author and storyteller! I think it goes without saying that she is one of the best writer's of her time and I am so pleased to be able to say that I have found her work and get to share such wonderfulness!</div>
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<b><a href="http://www.karenrosebooks.com/books/alone-in-the-dark">Alone in the Dark (Romantic Suspense #17) (Cincinnati #2)</a> by <a href="http://www.karenrosebooks.com/">Karen Rose</a></b><br />
<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1263155652">5 of 5 Butterflies</a></b><br />
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<b>Title:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24899046-alone-in-the-dark">Alone in the Dark</a><br />
<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/75375.Karen_Rose">Karen Rose</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/123741-romantic-suspense">Romantic Suspense #17</a>; <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/136766-cincinnati">Cincinnati #2</a><br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2522197.Hillary_Huber">Hillary Huber</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> Unabridged; 30 hours and 23 minutes<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="http://www.blackstonelibrary.com/catalogsearch/result/?collection=&refinements=&q=alone+in+the+dark">Blackstone Audio</a><br />
<b>Published: </b>February 2, 2016<br />
<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.blackstonelibrary.com/">Publisher</a> via <a href="http://www.audiobookjukebox.com/">Audiobook Jukebox</a><br />
<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Mystery; Romantic Suspense<br />
<b>Subjects:</b> Police; Veterans; Human Trafficking<br />
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<span style="color: white;"><b>Former army ranger Marcus O'Bannion is a fierce champion of victims' rights. His secret past gives him good reason. He believes he's seen the depths of human depravity, but then his investigation into the murder of a young girl who once asked for his help lures him and Scarlett down a dark, dark road - and straight into the crosshairs of a dangerous, powerful underground ring that deals in human trade. To stop them Scarlett and Marcus have to be just as cunning and just as ruthless. But first they have to make it out alive.</b></span></div>
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<b>My Review:</b><br />
Karen Rose has quickly risen to be one of my absolute all-time, go-to, favorite authors! I have never read a book of hers that has left me disappointed or wanting more. Actually, quite the opposite happens, and I finish her books feeling complete but anxious for the next, newest release!<br />
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I cannot think of enough good things to say about Karen Rose's books, especially <i>Alone in the Dark</i>. She has a special way of taking characters and a story, and making the reader feel as if he or she is directly involved in the story, waiting with abated breath for the end result, because nine times out of ten, the conclusion of the book isn't anything that you had already previously guessed! This book will leave you breathless and shocked, trying to pick your jaw up off the floor!<br />
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I can never get over how impossibly perfect Rose's hero and heroine's always end up being! You'd think after 17 books in a series, that characters would start to become flawed, but I must say Karen Rose's characters are like a fine wine, they just get better with time! I admire such strong female characters such as Scarlett Bishop and thoroughly enjoy getting to know them through the stories that Rose writes. <br />
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I really enjoy listening to Hillary Huber as a narrator, and love that Karen Rose and her publishing team picks such solid, dependable narrators. There is nothing boring about Huber's narration skills, as she fully takes you through the whole experience of Rose's books with such exquisite grace!<br />
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Overall, <i>Alone in the Dark</i> is just like it sounds, a thrilling, suspenseful romantic suspense that you can't go wrong picking up! I find myself getting easily distracted from books, but even for a book that is 30+ hours long, I was able to continually listen without interruption with ease! I can't wait to continue with this series and see where Karen Rose will take us next!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.karenrosebooks.com/books/closer-than-you-think">Closer Than You Think (Romantic Suspense #16) (Cincinnati #02)</a> by <a href="http://www.karenrosebooks.com/">Karen Rose</a></b><br />
<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1526483279">4 of 5 Butterflies</a></b><br />
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<b>Title: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22590196-closer-than-you-think">Closer Than You Think</a><br />
<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/75375.Karen_Rose">Karen Rose</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/139546-romantic-suspense">Romantic Suspense #16</a>; <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/136766-cincinnati">Cincinnati #01</a><br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3126387.Hilary_Huber">Hilary Huber</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> Unabridged; 28 hours and 36 minutes (Audio)<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="http://www.downpour.com/catalog/product/view/id/176610">Blackstone Audio (aka Downpour)</a><br />
<b>Published: </b>February 3, 2015<br />
<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.downpour.com/">Publisher</a> via <a href="http://www.audiobookjukebox.com/">Audiobook Jukebox</a><br />
<b>Format:</b> Audio<br />
<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Mystery; Thriller<br />
<b>Subjects:</b> Women Psychologists; Stalking; Criminal Investigation<br />
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<br />Psychologist Faith Corcoran is desperate to escape the stalker who's made her life a nightmare for the past year--desperate enough to run to the one place that has been her nightmare for far longer. Both boon and bane, her recent inheritance of her grandmother's old house in Cincinnati offers a sanctuary in which she can start her life anew but requires that she face dark memories that resonate to this day.<br />
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I have not found a Karen Rose book that I haven't loved and I don't think that I ever will, for that matter! Of course, <i>Closer Than You Think</i> was absolutely no exception. The woman sure can write a long novel, but somehow, she manages to do so without the reader feeling like they just finished a marathon read! She is able to capture your imagination so thoroughly that you don't realize how long you've actually been reading or listening!</div>
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Karen Rose never ceases to amaze me when she presents new characters. She is so unique in writing her characters, and writes such strong, passionate characters that stand above any other and I love that about her writing! You never have to worry about finding a weak, boring character in any Karen Rose book!</div>
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<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1526483279">4 of 5 Butterflies</a></b><br />
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<b>Title: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28543771-kingdom-come">Kingdom Come</a><br />
<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/32743.Jane_Jensen">Jane Jensen</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/170830-elizabeth-harris-mystery">Elizabeth Harris Mystery Series #01</a><br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7799680.Rachel_Fulginiti">Rachel Fulginiti</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> Unabridged; 7 hours and 32 minutes (Audio)<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="http://www.downpour.com/catalog/product/view/id/210727/">Blackstone Audio (aka Downpour)</a><br />
<b>Published: </b>January 5, 2016<br />
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<b>Format:</b> Audio<br />
<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Mystery; Thriller<br />
<b>Subjects:</b> Women Detectives; Murder Investigation; Amish; Lancaster, Pennsylvania<br />
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<span style="color: white;"><b>In Kingdom Come, the first in a new mystery series from Jane Jensen, an ex-NYPD detective seeks escape in Amish country and finds darkness instead.
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I absolutely love Linda Castillo's Kate Burkholder series, so when I came across <i>Kingdom Come</i>, I was very interested to see how another author would approach an Amish Murder Series with another female detective. I was a little apprehensive at first, but was able to quickly get lost in the story of Elizabeth Harris, a former NYPD detective that has recently relocated back to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and has quickly found herself embattled in a murder investigation among the Amish. While listening, I would think about things stated in the Kate Burkholder books, and would have to remind myself that this wasn't a Kate book, so I was able to get past that rather quickly!</div>
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I am very interested to see where Jane Jensen will go with this series! It is very similar to Linda Castillo's series, but she does appear to be going into a different direction with her books and I can't wait to see where that directions leads to! I really believe that this Elizabeth Harris Mystery series has great promise!</div>
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It is true when said that a narrator can make or break a book, so I am thankful that Rachel Fulginiti was able to make this book! There's nothing worse than wanting to like a book, but being unable to do so because the person reading it to you drags it along. No worries with this narrator, she's spot on and seems to be a good fit for Elizabeth Harris. This is my first time listening to her narration, but I certainly wouldn't hesitate to pick up any future titles from her!</div>
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Overall, I felt <i>Kingdom Come</i> had good, strong characters with a solid storyline that moved at a perfect pace! There is a great setting as a backdrop that isn't often used, so it definitely takes readers on a journey they aren't used to! Jensen really set herself up for success when writing <i>Kingdom Come</i> and I feel she has really left herself plenty of room to develop a much-successful mystery series! I can't wait to see what the next book has in store for Elizabeth! </div>
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<b><a href="http://www.karinslaughter.com/all-books/pretty-girls/">Pretty Girls</a> by <a href="http://www.karinslaughter.com/">Karin Slaughter</a></b><br />
<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1297279277">5 of 5 Butterflies</a></b><br />
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<b>Title: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26544752-pretty-girls">Pretty Girls</a><br />
<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12504.Karin_Slaughter">Karin Slaughter</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> Stand Alone<br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6423622.Kathleen_Early">Kathleen Early</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> Unabridged; 19 hours and 59 minutes (Audio)<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="http://www.downpour.com/catalog/product/view/id/200928">Blackstone Audio (aka Downpour)</a><br />
<b>Published: </b>October 6, 2014 (e-Book & Audio)<br />
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<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Mystery; Suspense; Thriller<br />
<b>Subjects:</b> Missing Children; Murder Victims' Families; Loss<br />
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<br /><i>More than twenty years ago, Claire and Lydia’s teenaged sister Julia vanished without a trace. The two women have not spoken since, and now their lives could not be more different. Claire is the glamorous trophy wife of an Atlanta millionaire. Lydia, a single mother, dates an ex-con and struggles to make ends meet. But neither has recovered from the horror and heartbreak of their shared loss—a devastating wound that’s cruelly ripped open when Claire’s husband is killed.</i><br />
<br /><i>The disappearance of a teenage girl and the murder of a middle-aged man, almost a quarter-century apart: what could connect them? Forming a wary truce, the surviving sisters look to the past to find the truth, unearthing the secrets that destroyed their family all those years ago … and uncovering the possibility of redemption, and revenge, where they least expect it.</i><br />
<br /><i>Powerful, poignant, and utterly gripping, packed with indelible characters and unforgettable twists, Pretty Girls is a masterful novel from one of the finest writers working today.</i><br />
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I don't have much experience as a Karin Slaughter reader, but if <i>Pretty Girls </i>is any indicator of her writing ability, man, just consider me her newest groupie! I have read a few titles of hers, and not one has left me disappointed!</div>
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This was a really tough storyline from beginning to end! When I say tough, I mean the subject content was tough to read and comprehend. But what I really commend is the fact that even though it was going to be controversial and subject to tough criticism, Slaughter wrote it, published it, and totally NAILED IT! This story isn't for the faint of heart, but I feel that the graphicness (if that's a word!) of this story was necessary to get the point across. The twists and turns started early on, and continued throughout the entire story.</div>
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<b><a href="http://www.janklowandnesbit.co.uk/mj-arlidge/pop-goes-weasel">Pop Goes the Weasel (Helen Grace #02)</a> by <a href="http://www.janklowandnesbit.co.uk/mj-arlidge">M.J. Arlidge</a></b><br />
<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1370407833">4 of 5 Butterflies</a></b><br />
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<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7068319.M_J_Arlidge">M.J. Arlidge</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/138119-helen-grace">Helen Grace #02</a><br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/915926.Elizabeth_Bower">Elizabeth Bower</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> eBook - 416 pages; Unabridged; 8 hours and 53 minutes (Audio)<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="http://www.penguin.com/book/pop-goes-the-weasel-by-m-j-arlidge/9780451475503">Penguin Group, LLC (eBook)</a>; <a href="http://www.penguin.com/book/pop-goes-the-weasel-by-m-j-arlidge/9780698410480">Penguin Audio (Audio)</a><br />
<b>Published: </b>October 6, 2014 (e-Book & Audio)<br />
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<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Mystery; Suspense<br />
<b>Subjects:</b> Police Women; Women Detectives; Serial Murder Investigations<br />
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<span style="color: white;"><b>From the international best-selling author of Eeny Meeny comes the second thriller featuring Detective Helen Grace.
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<br /><i>A man's body is found in an empty house.
A gruesome memento of his murder is sent to his wife and children.</i><br />
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I did enjoy <i>Pop Goes the Weasel</i> more than I did the first title in the Helen Grace series, <i>Eeny Meeny</i>. I think part of the problem for me is, that I have a hard time reading and enjoying books that take place in other countries. It's hard for me to get past what I'm used to and step out of my comfort zone, but I am finding myself reading more and more international titles.</div>
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With that being said, I have got to say that M.J. Arlidge writes probably some of the most descriptive stories that I've ever read! I don't mind gory and twisted, so I applaud his genius stories and his willingness to go where many other authors aren't willing to go! His writing reminds me of that of Chelsea Cain, in a way. I must admit, this story has a clever and unique plot, and certainly no one can say that Arlidge didn't muster up his creative juices with this one.</div>
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<b><a href="http://ajbanner.com/books/the-good-neighbor/overview/">The Good Neighbor</a> by <a href="http://ajbanner.com/">A.J. Banner</a></b><br />
<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1403948248">5 of 5 Butterflies</a></b><br />
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<b>Title: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25837341-the-good-neighbor?ac=1">The Good Neighbor</a><br />
<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13522695.A_J_Banner">A.J. Banner</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> Stand Alone<br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4150059.Rebecca_Roberts">Rebecca Roberts</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> eBook - 206 pages; Unabridged; 5 hours and 46 minutes (Audio)<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="https://www.apub.com/book-detail?asin=B00T8RIK7G">Lake Union Publishing (eBook)</a>; <a href="https://www.brillianceaudio.com/product?i=15460">Brilliance Audio (Audio)</a><br />
<b>Published: </b>September 1, 2015 (e-Book & Audio)<br />
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<b>Format:</b> eBook<br />
<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Suspense<br />
<b>Subjects:</b> City and Town Life; Deception; Washington (State)<br />
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<span style="color: white;"><b><i>From a phenomenal new voice in suspense fiction comes a book that will forever change the way you look at the people closest to you...</i>
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<br />Shadow Cove, Washington, is the kind of town everyone dreams about - quaint streets, lush forests, good neighbors. That's what Sarah thinks as she settles into life with her new husband, Dr. Johnny McDonald. But all too soon she discovers an undercurrent of deception. And one October evening when Johnny is away, sudden tragedy destroys Sarah's happiness.<br /><br />Dazed and stricken with grief, she and Johnny begin to rebuild their shattered lives. As she picks up the pieces of her broken home, Sarah discovers a shocking secret that forces her to doubt everything she thought was true - about her neighbors, her friends, and even her marriage. With each stunning revelation, Sarah must ask herself, <i>Can we ever really know the ones we love?</i></b><br /><i>©2015 Anjali Banerjee. (P)2015 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.</i></span></blockquote>
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It seems by the reviews that you either love or hate this book. Many I know, hate it! I, myself, found that I thoroughly enjoyed it! I felt like the writing was great, especially for a first-time novel. I was amazed at how quickly A.J. Banner's writing drew me in and kept my attention throughout the entire book. Something that even experienced author's have trouble doing on a regular basis.</div>
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The story was short, but long enough to get the point across. It was difficult to figure out what was going to happen next and who was to blame for what was happening. <i>A Good Neighbor</i> was enough to make you wonder if even you yourself can trust your loved ones, your neighbors, and those that are closest to you!</div>
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I think that Banner is really onto something great with this book, and I will be interested to see if this becomes a series! If there was anything I didn't like about the book, it was the way the ending was left to the imagination! It left me wanting more!!!! </div>
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<b><a href="http://www.marciaclarkbooks.com/competition.php">The Competition (Rachel Knight #04)</a> by <a href="http://www.marciaclarkbooks.com/">Marcia Clark</a></b><br />
<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1123917331">5 of 5 Butterflies</a></b><br />
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<b>Title: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18774012-the-competition">The Competition</a><br />
<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/276470.Marcia_Clark">Marcia Clark</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/77520-rachel-knight">Rachel Knight #04</a><br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4564814.January_LaVoy">January LaVoy</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> eBook - 416 pages; Unabridged; 13 hours and 17 minutes (Audio)<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="http://www.mulhollandbooks.com/">Mulholland Books (eBook)</a>; <a href="http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/publishers/hachette-audio/">Hachette Audio (Audio)</a><br />
<b>Published: </b>July 8, 2014 (e-Book & Audio)<br />
<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.mulhollandbooks.com/">Publisher</a> via <a href="http://www.netgalley.com/">NetGalley</a><br />
<b>Format:</b> eBook & Audio<br />
<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Legal Stories; Suspense<br />
<b>Subjects:</b> Public Prosecutors; Women Lawyers; Police; School Shooting<br />
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<span style="color: white;"><b><i>In Marcia Clark's most electrifying thriller yet, Los Angeles District Attorney Rachel Knight investigates a horrifying high school massacre.</i>
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<br />A Columbine-style shooting at a high school in the San Fernando Valley has left a community shaken to its core. Two students are identified as the killers. Both are dead, believed to have committed a mutual suicide.<br />
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<br />A dramatic leap forward in Marcia Clark's highly acclaimed Rachel Knight series, The Competition is an unforgettable story that will stay with listeners long after the book ends.
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Marcia Clark has taken a very controversial subject and turned it into a stellar story! She created many different twists and turns, that kept you guessing clear into the end, who was to blame for all the chaos! I think as a former Prosecutor, that Clark has a unique opportunity to share the best of all worlds in mystery writing, and I think she uses her knowledge exceptionally! I also love that she provides explanations for things that normal people might not know the meaning of.</div>
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<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/edit/22669009">4 of 5 Butterflies</a></b><br />
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<b>Title:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22669009-crazy-love-you">Crazy Love You</a><br />
<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18445.Lisa_Unger">Lisa Unger</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> Stand Alone<br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5245122.Jeremy_Bobb">Jeremy Bobb</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> 9 hours and 49 minutes<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="http://books.simonandschuster.com/Crazy-Love-You/Lisa-Unger/9781442372801">Simon & Schuster Audio</a><br />
<b>Published:</b> August 3, 2015<br />
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<b>Format:</b> Unabridged Audio<br />
<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Psychological; Suspense<br />
<b>Subjects: </b>Best Friends; Triangles (Interpersonal Relations); Self-Destructive Behavior<br />
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<br /><b>Falling in love can feel like a dream - or a living nightmare.</b><br />
<br /><b>Darkness has a way of creeping up when Ian is with Priss. Even when they were kids, playing in the woods of their small Upstate New York town, he could feel it. Still, Priss was his best friend, his salvation from the bullies who called him "loser" and "fatboy" - and from his family's deadly secrets.</b><br />
<br /><b>Now that they've both escaped to New York City, Ian no longer inhabits the tortured shell of his childhood. He is a talented and successful graphic novelist, and Priss - Priss is still trouble. The booze, the drugs, the sex... Ian is growing tired of late nights together trying to keep the past at bay. Especially now that he's met sweet, beautiful Megan, whose love makes him want to change for the better. But Priss doesn't like change. Change makes her angry. And when Priss is angry, terrible things begin to happen.</b><br />
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Lisa Unger's titles have been hit and miss for me in the past. I didn't care much for her book <i>Fragile</i>, however, I absolutely loved her novella series, The Whispers. <i> Crazy Love You</i> totally fell into the hit category for me!<br />
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If you are looking for a story that will take you way beyond the depths of your imagination, you will find it with this title! There is nothing about this title that is normal, from the characters to the story, but it's not a confusing crazy, but more of an entertaining, keep you guessing kind of crazy.<br />
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I honestly couldn't tell you, throughout the entire story, what was going to happen next. Every time that I thought that I had what was going on figured out, something totally different and drastic happened! I think that Unger cleverly wrote this title. It is unique and I've never read anything like it! <br />
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The narrator, Jeremy Bobb couldn't have been a better fit for this story. He kept a good, smooth flowing pace, changed his voice adequately for each character, and showed the high and low points throughout the story! Stellar performance from the narrator!<br />
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Overall, I must say that <i>Crazy Love You</i> is like none other, and if for nothing else, this garners a higher rating in my book! I'm sure that the more titles that come out, the harder it gets to be creatively unique, but I think that Lisa Unger hit the nail on the head with this one!<br />
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<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1391629002">5 of 5 Butterflies</a></b><br />
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<b>Title:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25613362-blonde-hair-blue-eyes">Blonde Hair, Blue Eyes</a><br />
<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12504.Karin_Slaughter">Karin Slaughter</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> Stand Alone<br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6423622.Kathleen_Early">Kathleen Early</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> 2 hours and 23 minutes<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="http://www.blackstonelibrary.com/">Blackstone Audio</a><br />
<b>Published:</b> August 3, 2015<br />
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<b>Format:</b> Unabridged Audio<br />
<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Mystery; Suspense; Thriller<br />
<b>Subjects: </b>Missing Persons Investigation; Women College Students;<br />
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<br /><b>Julia Carroll knows that too many stories start that way. A beautiful and intelligent nineteen-year-old college freshman, she should be carefree. But instead she is frightened - because girls are disappearing without a trace.</b><br />
<br /><b>Fellow student Beatrice Oliver and a homeless woman called Mona-No-Name are missing, both gone after being snatched off the street. Julia is determined to discover the reason behind their disappearances - before she's next.</b><br />
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For a short story/novella, this title has it all! It was captivating...mesmerizing...engaging...thrilling!! Do you get the point? And all of that happens in less than three hours of listening! You can't get any more amazing than that!<br />
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I think that novella's are a special breed of writing, and some writes have the niche for it, and other's don't...some writers write them to perfection, other are a colossal failure! Karin Slaughter's <i>Blonde Hair, Blue Eyes</i> definitely falls under the perfection category!<br />
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This was my first title by this author, and I honestly don't think that I could have selected a better first, at least for wanting to continue reading works by this author! I've been wanting to check out her work for a few years now, it just seems that I can never get around to it! You all know how those ridiculously long TBR piles are!! I am super stoked to say that I have read a Karin Slaughter book, and I most definitely can guarantee you that I will read many more titles to come!<br />
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Kathleen Early is totally on point as a narrator of this story, but then again, I haven't found a title that I've listened to of hers that she hasn't met the criteria of perfections! She is totally awesome at changing her voice to suit other characters, especially children, and leaves me mystified at her greatness! Awesome choice in narrators!<br />
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Overall, you can't go wrong with reading <i>Blonde Hair, Blue Eyes</i>! I mean, seriously, what other title can you have finished in one setting, and put the book down feeling totally fulfilled and satisfied as if you just read a full-scale novel? Right here...that's where!<br />
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<b><a href="http://juliaheaberlin.com/black-eyed-susans.php">Black-Eyed Susans</a> by <a href="http://juliaheaberlin.com/">Julia Heaberlin</a></b><br />
<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1350655624">3 of 5 Stars</a></b><br />
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<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5363529.Julia_Heaberlin">Julia Heaberlin</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> Stand Alone<br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8325250.Whitney_Dykhouse">Whitney Dykhouse</a>; <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6083876.Eric_G_Dove">Eric G. Dove</a>; & <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8420112.Karen_Peakes">Karen Peakes</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> eBook - 368 pages; Unabridged; 10 hours and 09 minutes (Audio)<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="http://www.randomhousebooks.com/">Ballantine Books of Penguin Random House (eBook)</a>; <a href="https://www.brillianceaudio.com/">Brilliance Audio (Audio)</a><br />
<b>Published: </b>June 18, 2013 (e-Book & Audio)<br />
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<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Suspense<br />
<b>Subjects:</b> Murder Victims; Serial Murders; Witnesses<br />
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<b><span style="color: white;">As a sixteen-year-old, Tessa Cartwright was found in a Texas field, barely alive amid a scattering of bones, with only fragments of memory as to how she got there. Ever since, the press has pursued her as the lone surviving "Black-Eyed Susan," the nickname given to the murder victims because of the yellow carpet of wildflowers that flourished above their shared grave. Tessa's testimony about those tragic hours put a man on death row.<br />
<br />Now, almost two decades later, Tessa is an artist and single mother. In the desolate cold of February, she is shocked to discover a freshly planted patch of black-eyed susans - a summertime bloom - just outside her bedroom window. Terrified at the implications - that she sent the wrong man to prison and the real killer remains at large - Tessa turns to the lawyers working to exonerate the man awaiting execution. But the flowers alone are not proof enough, and the forensic investigation of the still-unidentified bones is progressing too slowly. An innocent life hangs in the balance. The legal team appeals to Tessa to undergo hypnosis to retrieve lost memories - and to share the drawings she produced as part of an experimental therapy shortly after her rescue.<br />
<br />What they don't know is that Tessa and the scared, fragile girl she was have built a fortress of secrets. As the clock ticks toward the execution, Tessa fears for her sanity, but even more for the safety of her teenaged daughter. Is a serial killer still roaming free, taunting Tessa with a trail of clues? She has no choice but to confront old ghosts and lingering nightmares to finally discover what really happened that night.</span></b><br />
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<b><a href="http://allisonleotta.com/books/a-good-killing/synopsis/">A Good Killing (Anna Curtis #04)</a> by <a href="http://allisonleotta.com/">Allison Leotta</a></b><br />
<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1048836277">5 of 5 Butterflies</a></b><br />
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<b>Title:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22609352-a-good-killing?ac=1">A Good Killing</a><br />
<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4101234.Allison_Leotta">Allison Leotta</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/105177-anna-curtis">Anna Curtis #04</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> 9 hours and 51 minutes<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="http://www.simonandschuster.com/audio">Simon & Schuster Audio</a><br />
<b>Published:</b> May 12, 2015<br />
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<b>Format:</b> Unabridged Audio<br />
<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Mystery; Suspense; Legal Stories<br />
<b>Subjects: </b>Public Prosecutors; Traffic Accident Victims; Murder Investigation<br />
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<br /><b>Newly single after calling off her wedding, sex-crimes prosecutor Anna Curtis is summoned home to Michigan when her old high school coach - a hometown hero - is killed in a fiery car crash. But Anna isn't there to prosecute a crime; she's home to support her innocent sister, Jody, who has been wrongfully accused of the coach's murder.</b><br />
<br /><b>But maybe Jody isn't so innocent after all. The police are convinced that Jody was having an affair with the married coach and killed him out of jealousy. As Anna investigates with the help of her childhood friend, Cooper Bolden - an Afghan War veteran with a secret of his own - she slowly peels back the facade of her all-American hometown and discovers that no one is telling the truth about the coach, not even the people she thought she knew best.</b><br />
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<br /><b style="font-weight: bold;">In her best book yet, Leotta, "a highly entertaining storyteller" (George Pelecanos), explores the limits of vigilante justice, the bonds of sisterhood, and the value of the truth.</b>
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The Anna Curtis series was pretty much love at first site for me, and I haven't lost a bit of that feeling throughout the entire series! I find that I love this series more and more with each book! <br />
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I find myself totally engulfed in the writing of Allison Leotta! I thoroughly enjoy that with each new book comes a totally different set of problems for Anna to figure out! I also like that she provides enough of a back drop that even if it's been awhile since you've read the previous book, you can pick up the newest book without any sense of being lost! I think that Leotta has a unique ability to write mystery books, as she's a former Prosecutor and has the know-how to adequately write and accurate depiction of what would really being happening if the book were real-life! <br />
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Anna Curtis is such a great character! She is a fierce, independent woman who has no fear of what's to come! She has a no-nonsense attitude and doesn't let anything scare or away nor will she back down from something she believes in! I think her character is part of what I love so much about this series! I find myself living vicariously through Anna Curtis!!!<br />
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<i>Speak of the Devil </i>left me heartbroken for Anna, so I was really interested to see where <i>A Good Killing</i> would take us! It was a breath of fresh air to remove Anna from DC and her heartbreak, and to see her step outside of her usual Prosecutorial role, and to step into the Defense Attorney role to protect her beloved sister!<br />
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<i>A Good Killing</i> will lead you through a series of emotions, from heartbreak, to vulnerable characters, to shocking acts that will leave you guessing clear to the end of the book! This book will peak your interest from the very beginning to the last word, so make sure you don't miss out on Allison Leotta's latest and greatest creation! You won't be sorry!!!!<br />
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<b><a href="http://colleenhoover.com/ebooks/">Slammed (Slammed #01)</a> by <a href="http://colleenhoover.com/">Colleen Hoover</a></b><br />
<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/418621307">5 of 5 Stars</a></b><br />
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<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5430144.Colleen_Hoover">Colleen Hoover</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/79569-slammed">Slammed #01</a><br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16050556-slammed">Heidi Baker</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> eBook - 352 pages; Unabridged; 07 hours and 36 minutes (Audio)<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="http://books.simonandschuster.com/Slammed/Colleen-Hoover/9781476715902">Atria Books (eBook)</a>; <a href="http://colleenhoover.com/audiobooks/">Colleen Hoover (Audio)</a><br />
<b>Published: </b>August 10, 2012 (eBook); August 30, 2012 (Audio)<br />
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<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Love Stories<br />
<b>Subjects:</b> Death; Fathers; Life Changing Events; Families<br />
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I haven't found a Colleen Hoover book that I've read that I didn't rate 5 stars, and <i>Slammed</i> was no different! I just can't believe that I've had this book for so long, and am just getting around to reading it! I'm torn between my undying need to devour, but also my insistent need to saver any and all writings by Colleen Hoover!</div>
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I must say that I think Hoover is one of the most phenomenal writers that God has ever created! Dang, that woman was born to write stories! Thank God she took a chance one day and shared her story! I can only imagine her sense of amazement at how far she has come! Even her very first stories are the best of the best, to be ranked right up there with stories of some of the best author's of all time!</div>
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I still can't believe that I held on to this jewel for so long without reading it, and anxiously anticipate continuing this series, along with catching up on her newer releases! There are not enough appropriate words to even express my overwhelming feelings towards Colleen Hoover and her writing! All I can say is COLLEEN HOOVER, NEVER QUIT...WRITE UNTIL YOU DIE, because I want to live the rest of my life reading your awesomeness! </div>
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<b><a href="http://www.janklowandnesbit.co.uk/mj-arlidge/eeny-meeny">Eeny Meeny (Helen Grace #01)</a> by <a href="http://www.janklowandnesbit.co.uk/mj-arlidge">M. J. Arlidge</a></b><br />
<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1318961654">3.5 of 5 Stars</a></b><br />
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<b>Title: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23398806-eeny-meeny?ac=1">Eeny Meeny</a><br />
<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7068319.M_J_Arlidge">M.J. Arlidge</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/138119-helen-grace">Helen Grace #01</a><br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/63118.Annie_Aldington">Annie Aldington</a>; <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/915926.Elizabeth_Bower">Elizabeth Bower</a>; <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6438251.Lucy_Gaskell">Lucy Gaskell</a>; & <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2741303.Nigel_Pilkington">Nigel Pilkington</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> Unabridged; 9 hours and 01 minutes (Audio)<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/318192/eeny-meeny/">Penguin Audio</a><br />
<b>Published: </b>June 18, 2013 (e-Book & Audio)<br />
<b>Source:</b> Audible<br />
<b>Format:</b> Audio<br />
<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Mystery; British Detective<br />
<b>Subjects:</b> Policewomen; Serial Murder Investigation; British Mystery<br />
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<span style="color: white;"><b><i>The international best seller that "grabs the reader by the throat" (Crime Time).
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<br />First in the new series featuring Detective Inspector Helen Grace.</i><br />
<br />Two people are abducted, imprisoned, and left with a gun. As hunger and thirst set in, only one walks away alive.<br />
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I do want to clarify that contrary to my rating system, I would give <i>Eeny Meeny </i>a solid 3.5 rating, however, I don't have the clip art to depict that! So, with that being said, I also must admit that some of the lack of rating is due to the fact that this story is a British Detective Mystery, which isn't always my favorite, especially when I'm listening to them. It takes me a bit to get used to the accent, and by the time I do, sometimes I find myself having a hard time getting into the story!</div>
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I think that the premise of the story isn't particularly unique, but interesting, nonetheless. It makes you wonder what you would do in that situation. It also is proof that the human race is that of sick and deranged people, and sometimes those people are the people that you'd least expect, as we find with DI Helen Grace!</div>
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I had a difficult time in trying to come up with a rating for this title, and still struggle with it a bit! I am impressed with the surprise ending, but the story just didn't seem to capture me like others do! I found myself not really feeling much emotion toward it at all! Perhaps it was my mood at the time of reading...who knows! I should have a better picture of my feelings and thoughts after reading <i>Pop Goes the Weasel</i>!</div>
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<b><a href="http://www.marciaclarkbooks.com/killer-ambition.php">Killer Ambition (Rachel Knight #03)</a> by <a href="http://www.marciaclarkbooks.com/">Marcia Clark</a></b><br />
<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1123918131">5 of 5 Stars</a></b><br />
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<b>Title: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16074024-killer-ambition?ac=1">Killer Ambition</a><br />
<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/276470.Marcia_Clark">Marcia Clark</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/77520-rachel-knight">Rachel Knight #03</a><br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4564814.January_LaVoy">January LaVoy</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> eBook - 657 pages; Unabridged; 15 hours and 04 minutes (Audio)<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="http://www.mulhollandbooks.com/">Mulholland Books (eBook)</a>; <a href="http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/publishers/hachette-audio/">Hachette Audio (Audio)</a><br />
<b>Published: </b>June 18, 2013 (e-Book & Audio)<br />
<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.mulhollandbooks.com/">Publisher</a> via <a href="http://www.netgalley.com/">NetGalley</a><br />
<b>Format:</b> eBook & Audio<br />
<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Mystery; Detective Stories; Legal Stories; Suspense<br />
<b>Subjects:</b> Public Prosecutors; Police; Murder Investigation; Los Angeles, California<br />
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<span style="color: white;"><b>When the daughter of a billionaire Hollywood director is found murdered after what appears to be a kidnapping gone wrong, Los Angeles Special Trials prosecutor Rachel Knight and Detective Bailey Keller find themselves at the epicenter of a combustible and high-profile court case.
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With each book that I read in the Rachel Knight series, I find it harder and harder to pick which one I liked more! I find that each book fulfills different yearnings that quinces my reading thirsts!</div>
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I like the fact that the main characters don't really change throughout the series! You may hear less from a few throughout the different books, but for the most part, they are all back, with much more greatness with each book! Of course, new characters are introduced as each story is different, but I find comfort in knowing my favorite characters keep coming back, because I enjoy reading and learning more about Rachel and her crew!</div>
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Marcia Clark has infinite knowledge of the judicial system and that shows in her writing! She beautifully weaves factual legal strategies within her stories, which is one thing that I think pulls me in like it does! I enjoy the thoroughness of her writing in the legal sense! </div>
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January LaVoy is the perfect narrator to portray Rachel Knight! I am also beyond thrilled that LaVoy has narrated the entire series! I hate when a narrator changes every few books, especially if that narrator is jiving with the stories and characters! LaVoy is spot on with her narration, delivering a stunningly stellar performance! She is a true professional narrator and I find myself picking up titles just because she narrates them!</div>
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Overall, the Rachel Knight series is one of my favorite series' to read and I fall in love with it more with each book! I just read the synopsis for the next book, <i>The Competition</i> and I can't wait to jump into it! <i>Killer Ambition</i> has the perfect title...because that story is KILLER!!!</div>
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<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1289543102">5 of 5 Stars</a></b><br />
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<b>Title: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23308416-as-night-falls?ac=1">As Night Falls</a><br />
<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4810211.Jenny_Milchman">Jenny Milchman</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> Stand Alone<br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7211771.Susie_Berneis">Susie Berneis</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> eBook - 385 pages; Unabridged; 12 hours and 17 minutes (Audio)<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/rhpg/rc/">Ballentine Books (eBook)</a>; <a href="https://www.dreamscapeab.com/home">Dreamscape Media, LLC (Audio)</a><br />
<b>Published: </b>June 30, 2015 (eBook) July 21, 2015 (Audio)<br />
<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.penguin.com/">Publisher</a> via <a href="http://www.netgalley.com/">NetGalley</a><br />
<b>Format:</b> eBook & Audio<br />
<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Psychological Fiction; Mystery; Suspense<br />
<b>Subjects:</b> Escaped Prisioners; Brothers and Sisters; Family Secrets<br />
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Nearby, two desperate men on the run make their way through the fading light, bloodstained and determined to leave no loose ends or witnesses. After almost twenty years as prison cellmates, they have become a deadly team: Harlan the muscle, Nick the mind and will. As they approach a secluded house and look through its windows to see a cozy domestic scene, Nick knows that here he will find what he’s looking for...before he disappears forever.<br />
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I haven't found a Jenny Milchman book that I haven't LOVED and considered one of my favorite books and <i>As Night Falls</i> is no different! I've had the true pleasure of obtaining a copy of each of her books early as a reviewer, and never at any point in time, have I been disappointed with her writing. She is proving herself to be an amazing writing, and I found myself just as excited at a new Milchman release as I am about a Lisa Gardner release! This writer has got it going on, and I believe has carved her name in the Mystery/Psychological/Suspense genres!</div>
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Milchman is a professional at creating intricate, totally interweaving plots that keep you on the edge of your seat and guessing what is going to happen next throughout the entire book! She writes about these incredibly strong characters that peak my interest and make me want to learn more about them! I don't think there are enough adjectives to describe how great her stories and characters are! Her entire story is pulse-pounding with many intense dramatic effects, clear to the very end!</div>
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<b><a href="http://www.lisajackson.com/book.cfm?bookID=169">Sinister</a> by <a href="http://www.lisajackson.com/">Lisa Jackson</a>, <a href="http://www.nancybush.net/">Nancy Bush</a>, & <a href="http://www.rosalindnoonan.info/">Rosalind Noonan</a></b><br />
<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/842786151">4 of 5 Stars</a></b><br />
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<b>Title: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15985416-sinister?ac=1">Sinister</a><br />
<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13757.Lisa_Jackson">Lisa Jackson</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/105709.Nancy_Bush">Nancy Bush</a>, & <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/159791.Rosalind_Noonan">Rosalind Noonan</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> Stand Alone<br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2522197.Hillary_Huber">Hillary Huber</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> eBook - 448 pages; Unabridged; 13 hours and 23 minutes (Audio)<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="http://www.kensingtonbooks.com/">Zebra Books [of Kensington Books] (eBook)</a>; <a href="https://www.brillianceaudio.com/">Brilliance Audio (Audio)</a><br />
<b>Published: </b>November 26, 2013 (eBook & Audio)<br />
<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.kensingtonbooks.com/book.aspx/23293">Publisher</a> via <a href="http://www.netgalley.com/">NetGalley</a><br />
<b>Format:</b> eBook & Audio<br />
<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Suspense; Romantic Suspense<br />
<b>Subjects:</b> Arson; Families; Wyoming<br />
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Ira Dillinger, the family's wealthy patriarch, has summoned his children home for his upcoming wedding. Eldest son, Colton, and his siblings don't approve of their father's gold-digging bride-to-be. But someone is making his displeasure felt in terrifying ways, setting fires just like in the past. Only this time, there will be no survivors.<br />
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As fear and distrust spread through Prairie Creek, soon all the Dillingers, and those closest to them, are targets - and suspects. A killer has been honing his skill, feeding his fury, and waiting for the moment when the Dillingers come home - to die…<br />
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I have read a collaborative effort before, but each author had written 2 novella's each in a series, for a total of 4 titles, so each story was still the author's own. <i>Sinister</i> is a collaborative effort between 3 authors, who each write their own part to the story...so one story, three parts, written by 3 different people.</div>
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There is a large cast of character's to keep up with, but once you get into the story a little bit, that gets easier! The Dillinger bunch is quite the family! They were wickedly entertaining and thouroughly creative! I think the characters were one of the best parts of the book!</div>
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I was skeptical at first, but ended up really enjoying this story! I'm glad that I stuck it out, because if I hadn't, I would have missed out on a great collaborative book! Very unique...very unique!!!</div>
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<b><a href="http://melindaleighauthor.com/book/scarlet-falls/minutes-to-kill/">Minutes to Kill (Scarlet Falls #02)</a> by <a href="http://melindaleighauthor.com/">Melinda Leigh</a></b><br />
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<b>Title: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24354555-minutes-to-kill">Minutes to Kill</a><br />
<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5141609.Melinda_Leigh">Melinda Leigh</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/134181-scarlet-falls">Scarlet Falls #02</a><br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13849212.Cris_Dukeheart">Cris Dukeheart</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> eBook - 336 pages; Unabridged; 10 hours and 04 minutes (Audio)<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="https://www.apub.com/book-detail?asin=B00QQYZYPK">Montlake Romance (eBook)</a>; <a href="https://www.brillianceaudio.com/product?i=14927">Brilliance Audio (Audio)</a><br />
<b>Published: </b>June 30, 2015 (eBook & Audio)<br />
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<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Mystery; Romantic Suspense<br />
<b>Subjects:</b> Kidnapping; Murder Investigation; Las Vegas, Nevada<br />
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Eight months after a terrible family tragedy, Hannah turns to Detective Brody McNamara once again. Brody is eager to help, though he's embroiled in the investigation of a brutal murder. But the closer they work together, the stronger their feelings grow...and the more they stand to lose when two seemingly unrelated, but equally deadly, cases collide.<br />
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The story is gripping and entertaining, shocking and suspenseful! Leigh keeps you going until the very end, with surprising twists throughout! I can't wait to see where else she is going to go with the Scarlet Falls series!</div>
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This was a book that I was able to scarf right up! I am anxious to get my hands on the next book in the Scarlet Falls series when it comes out and to also exploring more titles written by Melinda Leigh!</div>
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<b><a href="http://melindaleighauthor.com/hour-of-need/">Hour of Need (Scarlet Falls #01)</a> by <a href="http://melindaleighauthor.com/">Melinda Leigh</a></b><br />
<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1322979686">5 of 5 Stars</a></b><br />
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<b>Title: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22730870-hour-of-need?ac=1">Hour of Need</a><br />
<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5141609.Melinda_Leigh">Melinda Leigh</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/134181-scarlet-falls">Scarlet Falls #01</a><br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13849212.Cris_Dukeheart">Cris Dukeheart</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> Unabridged; 10 hours and 13 minutes<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="https://www.brillianceaudio.com/product?i=13901">Brilliance Audio (Audio)</a><br />
<b>Published: </b>Deccember 9, 2014<br />
<b>Source:</b> Library<br />
<b>Format:</b> Unabridged Audiobook<br />
<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Mystery; Romantic Suspense<br />
<b>Subjects:</b> Man-Woman Relationships; Murder Investigation; Family/Family Loyalty<br />
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Already devastated by her neighbors' violent deaths, Ellie Ross is shattered by the attempted abduction of her teenage daughter so she desperately turns to Grant for help. As they navigate a deadly search for the truth, they struggle with growing feelings for each other and Grant's impending return to deployment.<br />
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But time is running out. The killer is growing bolder by the hour, and Ellie and Grant must find him before the children become his next victims.<br />
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Best-selling author Melinda Leigh delivers another gritty mystery simmering with spine-tingling passion in this first Scarlet Falls novel.<br />
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Let me just start by saying that I devoured this book up! From the story, to the characters, to the narrator, <i>Hour of Need</i> has got it going on! </div>
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I found myself enamored in listening to the story, trying to figure out how it was going to end, and what was happening throughout! I think it had the perfect romantic suspense touch...not too much, but also not too little! </div>
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<b><a href="http://www.jonathankellerman.com/books/the-murderers-daughter/">The Murderer's Daughter</a> by <a href="http://www.jonathankellerman.com/">Jonathan Kellerman</a></b><br />
<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1318958630">3 of 5 Stars</a></b><br />
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<b>Title: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23146545-the-murderer-s-daughter">The Murderer's Daughter</a><br />
<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/43626.Jonathan_Kellerman">Jonathan Kellerman</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> Stand Alone<br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/608400.Kathe_Mazur">Kathe Mazur</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> eBook - 385 pages; Unabridged; 14 hours and 05 minutes (Audio)<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/rhpg/rc/">Ballentine Books (eBook)</a>; <a href="http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/">Random House Audio (Audio)</a><br />
<b>Published: </b>August 18, 2015 (eBook & Audio)<br />
<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.penguin.com/">Publisher</a> via <a href="http://www.netgalley.com/">NetGalley</a><br />
<b>Format:</b> eBook & Audio<br />
<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Psychological Fiction; Mystery; Suspense; Detective Fiction<br />
<b>Subjects:</b> Women Psychologists; Risk-Taking (Psychology); Murder Investigation<br />
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Brilliant, beautiful, and stunningly effective, psychologist Dr. Grace Blades has a special gift for treating troubled souls and healing tormented psyches - perhaps because she bears her own invisible scars. Only five years old when she witnessed her parents die in a bloody murder-suicide, Grace took refuge in her towering intellect and found comfort in the loving couple who adopted her. But as an adult, Grace's accomplished professional life vies with a covert, high-risk dark side, played out harrowingly. And when Grace's two worlds shockingly converge, her past returns with a vengeance.<br />
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The crisis begins when the busy therapist encounters a new patient whose own bleak past seems to eerily echo her own grim childhood. But there's a complication: She's met Andrew Toner before, under bizarre circumstances, and must refuse to treat him. Thinking that this is the last she'll hear of the young man, Grace is stunned to learn he was murdered soon after leaving her office, a vicious crime that leads a homicide investigation to her doorstep.<br />
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This is my first Jonathan Kellerman read, but I can't say that I was thoroughly thrilled while reading <i>The Murderer's Daughter</i>. I think that Kellerman shows that he's a creative genius and has excellent writing skills, I just don't think this book displays his full potential. </div>
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<b><a href="http://www.linwoodbarclay.com/broken-promise">Broken Promise (Promise Falls #01)</a> by <a href="http://www.linwoodbarclay.com/news2">Linwood Barclay</a></b><br />
<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1297274470">4 of 5 Stars</a></b><br />
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<b>Title: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23398840-broken-promise">Broken Promise</a><br />
<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/458771.Linwood_Barclay">Linwood Barclay</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/157113-promise-falls">Promise Falls #01</a><br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14242834.Quincy_Dunn_Baker">Quincy Dunn Baker</a> & <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/81178.Brian_O_Neil">Brian O'Neil</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> eBook - 512 pages; Unabridged; 13 hours and 04 minutes (Audio)<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="http://www.penguin.com/">Penguin Books (eBook)</a>; <a href="http://www.recordedbooks.com/">Recorded Books (Audio)</a><br />
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<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.penguin.com/">Publisher</a> via <a href="http://www.netgalley.com/">NetGalley</a><br />
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<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Suspense; Mystery; Detective Fiction<br />
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I haven't met a Linwood Barclay book that I haven't loved! With that being said, <i>Broken Promise</i> is no different. As a matter of fact, the ONLY reason that I couldn't rate this book with 5 stars, was due to some of the difficulty I had in following the story. I told one of my friends that she should put on her thinking cap to at least listen to this book, because she would definitely need it!!! I think that reading along while listening did ease that slightly, but there was A LOT going on in this book to keep up with!</div>
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Even though there was a lot going on, the story was a creative one! There are definitely parts of this book that left me gasping with my mouth hanging wide open, trying desperately to wrap my brain around what I just read, in total disbelief that something like that just happened! Barclay was certainly thinking outside of the box with <i>Broken Promise</i>. </div>
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There was definitely a vast array of characters throughout this book, your single widowed father who had to move back in with his parents, parents who will stop at nothing, and I mean nothing, to do what THEY think is in their child's best interest! These characters will definitely keep you entertained! They go from on vast abnormality to another! Each one certainly has their own character flaws, but I do think that's one thing that makes the book so great!</div>
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<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1253765743">5 of 5 Stars</a></b><br />
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<b>Title: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23638955-pretty-baby">Pretty Baby</a><br />
<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7392948.Mary_Kubica">Mary Kubica</a><br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/428160.Cassandra_Campbell">Cassandra Campbell</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7080532.Tom_Taylorson">Tom Taylorson</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7059666.Jorjeana_Marie">Jorjeana Marie</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> Stand Alone<br />
<b>Length:</b> Unabridged; 12 hours, 07 minutes (Audio)<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="http://www.blackstonelibrary.com/">Blackstone Audio</a><br />
<b>Published: </b>July 28, 2015<br />
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<b>Format:</b> Audiobook<br />
<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Psychological; Suspense<br />
<b>Subjects:</b> Homeless Persons; Teenage Mothers; Infants<br />
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Heidi Wood has always been a charitable woman: She works for a nonprofit and takes in stray cats. Still, her husband and daughter are horrified when Heidi returns home one day with a young woman named Willow and her four-month-old baby in tow. Disheveled and apparently homeless, this girl could be a criminal - or worse. But despite her family's objections, Heidi invites Willow and the baby to take refuge in their home.<br />
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I have to give it to Mary Kubica, that for an up and coming author, she sure has figured out how to hit it out of the park when it comes to writing stories! I seem to thoroughly enjoy books that share different character perspectives, so <i>Pretty Baby</i> was right up my alley. What I enjoyed even more is that each personality had his or her own narrator! GRAND SLAM in my book!</div>
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The narrators were such a perfect fit for the characters of this book! I found myself mesmerized by their reading! They made listening to this book completely effortless! I don't think there could have been a better fit for the narrators, and they really made this reading experience more than enjoyable!</div>
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This was such a great psychological thriller with many different twists and turns, that kept you guessing clear to the very end. Not only was the story unpredictable, but it was also easy to follow, and a totally believable story line and very thought provoking! There was nothing about this book that was boring, or made it easy to put down! I just wanted to devour it for as long as possible, but also at the same time, as quickly as possible, because I just HAD to know what was going to happen! I was slightly confused on what exactly happened at the end, so I will be listening to at least that part again, to see if I get a better grasp for what happened!</div>
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I am totally amazed at this author, who should and will be ranked right up there with some of the best mystery writers of all time! This lady is going places and I can't wait to be there to pick up her books when she does!! Hold on to your seats because Mary Kubica and <i>Pretty Baby </i>are going to be the talk of the town because this author and this book are going to amaze and blow people away! This author is going to be the next big thing and deservingly so!</div>
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<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1056696462">3 of 5 Stars</a></b><br />
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<b>Title: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19286678-virtue-falls">Virtue Falls</a><br />
<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12695.Christina_Dodd">Christina Dodd</a><br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3124176.Rebecca_Soler">Rebecca Soler</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/131873-virtue-falls">Virtue Falls #01</a><br />
<b>Length:</b> Unabridged; 16 hours, 22 minutes (Audio)<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="http://us.macmillan.com/audio/">MacMillan Audio</a>;<br />
<b>Published: </b>September 09, 2014<br />
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<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Suspense<br />
<b>Subjects:</b> Murder/Investigation; Single Women; Contemporary Women<br />
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I felt that there were great, solid characters in this book, but I did feel like the story was a little more drawn out than it had to be. The premise of the story is wonderful though, a father that supposedly killed his wife, a daughter that was there but can't remember the murder...I mean, you can't go wrong with that! Throw in a little bit of my ex is still madly in love with me and is going to win me back and you've got a winning combination! I just think that winning combination could have been achieved a little quicker!</div>
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<b><a href="http://www.leslietentler.com/#!books/cnec">Fallen</a> by <a href="http://www.leslietentler.com/">Leslie Tentler</a></b><br />
<b>My Rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/new/25885254-fallen">5 of 5 Stars</a></b><br />
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<b>Title: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23110430-fallen">Fallen</a><br />
<b>Author:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4152268.Leslie_Tentler">Leslie Tentler</a><br />
<b>Narrator:</b> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/484938.Marguerite_Gavin">Marguerite Gavin</a><br />
<b>Series:</b> Stand Alone<br />
<b>Length:</b> Unabridged; 9 hours, 24 minutes (Audio)<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> <a href="http://www.blackstonelibrary.com/">Blackstone Audio (Audio)</a>;<br />
<b>Published: </b>July 22, 2014<br />
<b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.blackstonelibrary.com/">Publisher</a> via <a href="http://audiobookjukebox.com/">Audiobook Jukebox</a><br />
<b>Format:</b> Audiobook; MP3 Download<br />
<b>Genres:</b> Fiction; Romantic Suspense<br />
<b>Subjects:</b> Murder/Investigation; Emergency Physicians; Police<br />
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.23400115966797px;"><b>Amid a sultry Atlanta summer, someone is targeting police. The investigation becomes personal for APD Detective Ryan Winter when a colleague and friend is shot dead - the second victim in weeks. But even as he finds himself being drawn into the tense hunt for a serial cop killer, he is forced to reexamine his own shattering personal tragedy.<br />
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An ER physician at Atlanta's busy Mercy Hospital, Dr. Lydia Costa is no stranger to suffering. Still, the recent police slayings reopen barely healed wounds - and bring her face to face with her ex-husband, Ryan Winter. As the body count rises and paranoia tightens its grip on the police force, Lydia and Ryan are pulled together by circumstances and fate, causing old passions to reignite despite their painful shared past. But as Ryan moves closer to discovering the killer's identity, someone is watching, placing both him and Lydia in mortal danger.<br />
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©2015 Leslie Tentler (P)2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc. </b></span></span></div>
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<b>My Review:</b></div>
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Surprisingly, prior to June, I had never read a book written by Leslie Tentler, nor had I really even heard much about her or her books! I couldn't have picked a better first book to read, as I was smittenly (if that's a word!) captivated by <i>Fallen</i>!</div>
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I knew that I would love listening to this book, as Marguerite Gavin is one of my all-time favorite narrators! She narrates a lot of Karen Rose books, and ironically, I felt that Tentler's writing very closely resembled that of Karen Rose, which is nothing to be ashamed of!!!</div>
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<i>Fallen</i> immediately started out keeping you hanging on the edge of your seat, and kept you in that same position, if not edging you over more and more the further you got into the story. The story flowed nicely with a great development of characters!</div>
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Overall, I LOVED this book, and only wish I could find more books that left me with the feelings I had after reading this! All too often since reading, I find myself trying to find something that closely resembles this, because it left that great of an impression on me! Great job Leslie Tentler! This book is a HOME RUN!!!</div>
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<i>Disclaimer: This book was provided to me by the Publisher, <a href="http://www.blackstonelibrary.com/">Blackstone Audio</a>, via <a href="http://www.audiobookjukebox.com/">Audiobook Jukebox</a>, in return for an honest and unbiased review.</i></center>
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