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Friday Reading Madness
December 14, 2007
Another busy week here. Monday was news and kudos, Tuesday was giving books for Christmas, Wednesday had the WW ladie's friends with book blurbs and yesterday we strung lights on the Christmas tree. Now today I get to tell you what I was doing in my spare time this week...reading, of course.
First up is
Hot by
Julia Harper. Turner Hastings is working a Saturday shift at the bank when 2 inept robbers hold the place up. This is the opportunity she needs to right a wrong from 4 years ago. So, she takes papers that will prove her uncle innocent of embezzelment, but now is on the lam herself. Enter Special Agent John MacKinnon of the FBI who feels the woman is the mastermind of the robbery gang.
There were several things that made this book a definite re-read for me. First, the development of the relationship between the characters without them even meeting in person. Their entire communication was done by cell phone and we still manage to learn so much about them. The second hook was the setting of the book. Yes, it was Wisconsin. I live in a small town in Wisconsin and Julia was dead on with her descriptions of the police and politicians, as well as dynamics of small town living. The final straw was mentioning Ned Yost (manager of the Milwaukee Brewers...but you knew that already) in the first chapter. Hooked me and didn't let go. This is a delightful, entertaining romp through the Badger State (remember this, you'll need it in the book) with characters you won't soon forget.
Next up was
The Perils of Pleasure by
Julie Anne Long. This historical romance has Colin Eversea, rich, rogue extraordinaire, on his way to the gallows for murder. Madeline Greenway is the unconventional mercenary who plans the daring escape of the infamous murderer. It doesn't take long for them to realize that someone wants Madeline dead, but Colin alive. Joining forces seems a fate worse than death, but it is the only way for these two to solve the crime.
This is a whodunit that would make Agatha Christie proud. The plot twists and turns and characters never seem to be who or what they say they are. The dialog between Madeline and Colin is delightful . It's amazing to watch them grow to trust by just observing one another. In this book, there are times the characters actions definitely speak louder than words. Anyway, great story that keep me reading well into the night and I look forward to many more of Julie's books.
Two great book covers. I love them both, but for different reasons. These covers let the reader know what kind of books they will be reading. I like it when they stay true to the story.
I read one more book, but I'm saving it for next week. Here's your chance to let everyone know who/what you're reading.
Bottom Line: Have you been studying your sex myths from yesterday's blog? Possible pop quiz next week, be prepared.
Posted by Barbara Vey on December 14, 2007 | Comments (12)
