Before He Vanished by Debra Webb

March 9, 2020 By Leave a Comment


Before He Vanished by Debra Webb
Publisher: Harlequin
Genre: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense
Length: Full Length (256 pgs)
Heat: Sensual
Rated: 3 stars
Reviewed by Poppy

His disappearance changed her life forever.

Twenty-five years ago, Halle Lane’s best friend vanished from their Tennessee town. When a childhood photo brings Liam Hart to Winchester, Halle is certain the man is the same child who vanished. Now Liam seeks out Halle to help him investigate the circumstances of his mysterious past. Can Liam and Halle uncover the truth before a killer buries all traces of the boy Halle loved—and the man he may have become—forever?

I grabbed this book because I really love the author. I’ve read many books by her before and I was excited to give this one a try. The storyline was intriguing: a 25 year-old mystery of “the lost boy” from Winchester, TN.
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There is a previous mystery mentioned at the start of this book, so I’m guessing it’s part of a series (likely written by different authors, as Harlequin tends to do). That said, I never felt as if I was missing anything. Really, the two main characters, Halle and Liam, are who we have featured about 95% of the time, so it doesn’t have an ensemble feel to it. I certainly wasn’t lost at all and it doesn’t have a lead in to another mystery, so it’s solidly a standalone.

I like Halle a lot. She was besties with the boy who disappeared, and some of the story is told in brief flashbacks where you can tell how close they were, even as very young children. She never could completely move on with her life because of his disappearance. It affected things, including her failed marriage.

Liam took some time to grow on me. I understand his confusion and denial, but sometimes he came across as throwing a temper tantrum instead of handling things like an adult who’s also a very successful businessman. Some of the story was very obvious and he wouldn’t accept anything, even things that clearly were factual and true. I get that it meant his entire life was a lie, but he was occasionally cruel in his behavior, figuratively slapping Halle with his words.

I also didn’t feel chemistry between them as adults. The funny thing was, in the flashbacks they were so close and easy with each other…I could tell if they’d been allowed to grow up they would have always been close. It was during those scenes I could absolutely believe they’d fall in love and be together forever. But as adults, Liam spent so much time being angry around Halle, I struggled with their relationship, and the HEA ending didn’t feel believeable.

The mystery was decent, though, and although I figured out much of it, the actual complete truth was something I didn’t see. Wanting to see how it all played out kept me turning pages. And, like all of the author’s books, the writing was vivid and evocative, allowing images to play out in my mind as I read the words.

So, while this may not have been Ms. Webb’s strongest book (in my opinion), it’s certainly entertaining and I’m glad I read it. And, I’m definitely excited to try whatever she has coming out next.

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The Last Post by A.J Harlem

March 5, 2020 By Leave a Comment


The Last Post by A.J Harlem
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Suspense/Mystery, Contemporary
Length: Short Story (145 pgs)
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Fern

Justice will be served.

DI Shona Williams knew her cold case would be a hard one to crack, but she hadn’t counted on it being so heart-wrenching. Resettling in Ironash has sent her emotions into overdrive, and vile, violent memories are flooding her brain.

But there’s a distraction she must attend to. A crazed killer is on the loose at a music festival. Bodies are being mutilated, young people targeted. But why, and who the hell would do such a thing?

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And he’s the Devil himself.

This is the second installment of the Ironash series and DI Shona Williams is settling in to returning to small-town life after a number of years at the Met. I enjoyed seeing this series unfold and was really pleased that this story could stand well by itself. With a number of regular characters – including her still-mysterious partner, DS Earle Montague I think readers will gain more from having read the first book but shouldn’t be worried about picking this up by itself.

This full length story has the solid feel of a British crime novel – with the wonderful aspect of regular, day-to-day life and the feel of a small, well-established community. I loved how this was strengthened by snippets like a quick sideline into some missing garden gnomes, or how everyone knew each other but still maintained some secrets. It really had the flavour and colour of normal, regular life and this both eased me and really excited me to keep reading more and more. Shona has her own – very personal and very secret – reasons for returning and I was delighted that more of this longer-term plot was parceled out. Again, I feel the author did an excellent job giving enough back-story to keep a new reader understanding the bigger picture, but progressed Shona’s private journey enough to keep me feeling like this particular sub-plot was moving forward and Shona was getting closer to her end-goal.

I also found the main plot – revolving around a bunch of college kids – both scarily realistic and something most readers could really sink their teeth into. Online bullying, the explosion of social media and literally everyone now having access to camera’s in their phone and instant gratification from the internet has shaped and changed much of the social landscape in the last decade. While bullying – and rude pictures, teasing and the pains of growing up – is not at all new, many of the difficulties young adults face nowadays is pretty extreme. The fact this novel touches on a number of these points was, I personally felt, very topical and brave.

I really enjoyed Olga’s character. While not comfortable, I felt the author did an amazing job making her both relatable but also realistic. I feel many readers might not be as sympathetic to her as I was, but I would be shocked if she didn’t at least start conversations and be the sort of character readers are eager to discuss with friends after finishing this story. Was her revenge and plan too extreme, even after the horrendous actions of her classmates? Were things like her mother’s mental health struggles or Olga’s own fascination with death and Gothic influence indicators or just another aspect of a confused teen trying to sort her life out? I could go on for hours hypothesizing and discussing various elements brought in on this story and feel there were an amazing number of layers and potential “paths not travelled” here. I truly feel there is something that would touch everyone to be found in this story and that is the mark of a great book – that almost anyone could read it and take something away that they feel the need to discuss and chew over when the story is finished.

I definitely feel that all readers will question how far is too much for enacting revenge like Olga did. Admittedly Olga most certainly crossed the line – but a strong part of me can’t blame her or think her evil for her actions. I absolutely think this is the sort of story that will start conversations, make people think and perhaps even shine a light on a real problem that many – if not most – people face at some point nowadays. And that, in my opinion, is the mark of a really great book. Something that makes you think and makes you want to discuss the plot and elements with friends and family.

With an interesting plot, some complicated characters and a lovely, very British small-town feel this is a great book and one I absolutely enjoyed.

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In the Flames by Taylor Green

March 5, 2020 By Leave a Comment


In the Flames by Taylor Green
Out of the Ashes Book 1
Publisher: Siren Publishing
Genre: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense, Contemporary
Length: Full Length (150 pages)
Other: M/F/M/M, M/F, M/F/M, anal play/intercourse, Menage
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Honeysuckle

Being born with the gift of premonition was both blessing and curse. Brooklyn’s parents kept her isolated using her gift for their own benefit. Until the day she sees her death at their hands and runs. With her focus on staying out of her parents grasp the last thing she expects is the instant attraction she feels for not one, but two men. With them comes a blast from her past. Liam. Aidan and Callum were hired to protect Brooklyn, only they aren’t allowed to tell her. Lying to her didn’t sit right with either of them. Between the attraction, the lies, and the history between her and their boss what could possibly go wrong? The only thing that kept Liam from rushing to Brooklyn’s side was knowing Aidan and Callum were protecting her. Even that knowledge won’t keep him away for long. After eight years apart, nothing will keep him from the only woman he’s ever loved.

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Insta-lust and powerful attraction at it’s best. In the Flames takes on a very heart breaking subject ripped from today’s headlines and adds a mild paranormal twist. Brooklyn is more than a witness to these crimes, she actually unwillingly and unknowingly helps facilitate them.

The men in this story is romance fantasy hot and all about Brooklyn’s comfort and pleasure be it one-on-one or three-on-one. She’s the center of attention and they mean business! Brooklyn has been very sheltered by her abusive parents so I was a little surprised that her grandmother sent her out into the world alone so quickly. Granted, she also sends out a couple hot bodyguards to trail her so, eventually she’s not completely alone.

The book packs a whole lot of heat and is just long enough to be honestly entertaining. Sometimes with insta-lust all you get is a whole lot of bedroom action but no real story. Not the case here. My main problem with insta-lust is that I feel like I lose the relationship build up in favor of fast tension that always leads to sex and chemistry is implied rather than seen or felt.

Having said that, the author does a good job of keeping the reason Brooklyn is on the run important to the story. Sure there’s plenty of open door explicit happy time between Brooklyn, Liam, Callum and Aidan but I expected that. I also wanted to actually see them figure out the mystery and there be some real closure. The author didn’t disappoint.

Readers who want the menage fantasy but love a good thrilling mystery on the side should give In the Flames a read. Lust turns to love in this fast paced HEA.

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Sidecar Crush by Claire Kingsley with Lucy Score

March 4, 2020 By Leave a Comment


Sidecar Crush by Claire Kingsley with Lucy Score
Bootleg Springs Book 2
Publisher: That’s What She Said Publishing, Inc
Genre: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense
Length: Full Length (354 pages)
Heat level: Hot
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Honeysuckle

“I tried to think of something—anything—to calm my raging hard-on. One wrong move and Leah Mae would rub up against it and that was liable to kill me dead on the spot.” — Jameson Bodine

Model turned disgraced reality TV starlet, Leah Mae Larkin, crash lands in her hometown of Bootleg Springs to lay low while a scandal threatens her career. She can’t shake the feeling that her agent—and supposed fiancé—manipulated her into the role of made-for-TV homewrecker. Connecting with her roots is just what she needs, and Bootleg Springs is home to her father, moonshine, and her childhood best friend, Jameson Bodine.

Only there’s nothing childlike about Jameson—a man who turns scrap metal into art and isn’t afraid to throw down on a rowdy Friday night with his brothers and hellcat sister. He might not say much, but still waters run deep. Seeing the ring on his crush’s finger? He doesn’t like it, but he can’t wish it away. No more than he can wish away the trouble his family is in, with evidence pointing to his late father in the cold case disappearance of Callie Kendall.

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And sometimes steam turns into sparks—hot as molten steel—and friends aren’t just friends.

When the ‘friend-zone’ line blurs, it can’t always be blamed on the world famous moonshine no matter how strong. Love is in the air in Bootleg Springs.

Still waters run deep indeed. Jameson Bodine had resigned himself to loving his childhood best friend from a distance. That distance being on the other side of the country from the West Virginia they both once called home. But then Leah Larkin comes for a visit. Game changer.

Jameson is such a sweetheart. Quiet, super talented artist and a gentleman to boot. Quite the devastatingly hormone wrecking combination. Leah didn’t stand a chance.

I liked how the authors showed her as having changed when she left Bootleg Springs but that the call to come home was strong. To coin a phrase “You can take the girl out of Bootleg but you can’t take Bootleg out of the girl”. Hollywood and self serving boyfriend try read hard. Man I didn’t like that guy!

Another awesome visit to the mountains of W Virginia. I enjoyed how the writing takes me right into the center of the community. I can feel the summer heat, smell the mountain air, taste down home cooking. That’s good writing.

I’d like to say the mystery is starting to unravel but really, it’s just getting started. Details come out. I have my own suspicion but I’ll wait to see how it plays out. I love the romance of these books but I’m a sucker for a good ‘who-done-it’.

Next in line to be bit by the love bug is Cassidy and Bowie and it’s about time these two make a move. The first two books really build the tension likes it’s foreplay. I can’t wait to see what sets off the spark that finally ignites them. Love this series!

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Whiskey Chaser by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley

March 4, 2020 By Leave a Comment


Whiskey Chaser by Lucy Score with Claire Kingsley
Bootleg Springs Book 1
Publisher: That’s What She Said Publishing, Inc
Genre: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense
Length: Full Length (384 pages)
Heat level: Hot
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Honeysuckle

“I’m afraid my vagina might turn itself inside out if you try to give it another orgasm so soon.” — Scarlett Bodine

Raised by her three overbearing brothers, Scarlett is a hell-raising tomboy with a tool belt. A tornado stirring up trouble everywhere she goes. Her favorite pastimes? Drinking any man under the table and two-stepping. But she has zero interest in love. Scarlett’s only being neighborly when she claims her sexy next-door neighbor as her new pet project.

Devlin is a man at rock bottom. Marriage, political career, five-year plan to Washington, D.C. All destroyed with one well-placed jab. The golden boy is now the black sheep relegated to Bootleg Springs, a tiny West Virginia town with two claims to fame: 1. Moonshine and 2. The cold case disappearance of a teen girl.
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Devlin has been sentenced to temporary exile into the small town of Bootleg Springs in rural West Virginia. His punishment for a very public display of anger against the man his soon to be ex-wife thought would get her up the social ladder a little quicker. After meeting his ex, that was a blessing in disguise. She’s just awful!

Devlin believes Bootleg Springs will be quiet. Serene even. He can think and plan in the comfort of his grandmother’s home until it’s safe to return to the capital. Or so he thought. Quite and serene are not two words that will ever be used to describe his neighbor, Scarlett Bodine. I loved her and her brothers on site!

I couldn’t imagine a more fun place to visit in the Lucy Score universe than Benevolence, CO. Little did I know, just a few states over was a town that would rock my reader world right along with Devlin. Bootleg Springs, with it’s pride in moonshine and unsolved mystery, was just waiting to be discovered. With six books already available to absorb, I’m so very glad I did.

Scarlett is just the best. She’s real and unapologetic in her enthusiasm for finding the fun in life. It’s clear early on that Devlin needed Scarlett to mess up his all too planned out existence. And boy does she ever!

I loved their chemistry! It’s off the pages hot and sweet at the same time. There’s so much going on in this first book in the series. The authors did a fantastic job of building the unsolved mystery with clues that not only kept me wondering about what would be revealed in this book but clearly what will be sprinkled in throughout the rest of the series.

Something the authors did that I don’t see often was in the epilogue. The give the reader a glance at the future that includes the completed stories of the future couples that are featured in the rest of the series. Not exactly spoilers because, somebody, not me, might decide not to read the next books. Just a feeling of completion for not only Devlin and Scarlett but that the town as well as the rest of her family will survive what is revealed.

I’ll be returning to Bootleg Springs real soon. Readers who love a good rom-com and a mystery to boot, should join me. Be warned that you might not want to leave. The story and the people will draw you in and make you feel like family.

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Brandon Goes to Beijing by Eugenia Chu

March 3, 2020 By Leave a Comment


Brandon Goes to Beijing by Eugenia Chu
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Childrens, Suspense/Mystery, Contemporary
Length: Short Story (64 pages)
Age Recommendation: 8+
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

Brandon and his cousins are on a trip to visit their grandparents in Beijing, China! While bonding with family, practicing Chinese, touring historic sites and feasting on local dishes, Brandon thinks he sees a tiny panda. However, every time he gets close, the panda disappears! Is Brandon imagining this small creature, or is it real? Will Brandon find out before he has to fly back home?Brandon Goes to Beijing (北京) is a multicultural, multigenerational chapter book which includes some Mandarin Chinese (Simplified) with Pinyin pronunciation, adding layers for those learning or interested in the Chinese language and culture.

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Brandon and his family visited so many well-known parts of China during their trip. It was fun to see what he and his cousins thought of all of the famous places they saw as well as the delicious meals they got to eat. There was a nice balance between learning a little bit of Chinese history, visiting memorable spots, and eating tasty food. It sounded like the sort of vacation any kid or adult would appreciate!

I would have liked to see more foreshadowing included in this book. There were a couple of plot twists that came up out of nowhere in my opinion. Since they were connected to the mystery subplot, it would have been helpful to have a hint or two about what was happening there so that I could have had better luck figuring out if my guesses about how everything would turn out were actually close to the truth.

With that being said, I did enjoy the mystery elements of the plot quite a bit. Was it really a small panda that Brandon saw at the beginning of his trip? I smiled at his answer to that question and waited patiently to see if his guess was the correct one. This was a nice way to add a little friendly tension to a vacation that was otherwise going exactly the way everyone thought it would.

I’d recommend Brandon Goes to Beijing to anyone who enjoys traveling or learning about other countries.

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Hidden Charm by Kristine Grayson

March 2, 2020 By Leave a Comment


Hidden Charm by Kristine Grayson
A Fates Universe Novel
Publisher: WMG Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (340 pgs)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Poinsettia

When a Charming Prince named Sonny rescues Rapunzel from her tower prison, she rides off with him and gets on with her life—her real life in the Greater World. They set up a home in Los Angeles, and she begins to discover the strength of her magic.

But when Sonny disappears, Rapunzel needs help finding him.
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Rapunzel thought she left the world of magic behind.

Traumatized by her captivity in the tower, Rapunzel (Zel), wants nothing to do with magic. She is more than happy to let Sonny deal with that aspect of their lives. When Sonny disappears, it becomes necessary for Zel to not only seek help from other magical beings, but also tap into a side of herself she’s tried to deny for far too long. This book is part of a series, but I believe it stands alone very well. I haven’t read any of the previous books in the series, but I never felt lost or confused. Ms. Grayson explains any pertinent background information quickly and concisely so the pacing never suffers.

It is easy to sympathize with Zel, and I completely understand her aversion to magic after her ordeal. However, her avoidance of magic didn’t solve her problem or help her deal with the trauma of her past. Consequently, Zel never learned much about magic or how truly powerful her own unique abilities are. When the magical community of Los Angeles fails to locate Sonny or who took him, Zel finds herself with an unlikely ally.

Henry is a man with a past as troubled as Zel’s. When Zel walks into Archetype Place looking for help, Henry finds himself inexplicably drawn to her. After a tragic loss, Henry closed himself off from everyone and everything. He goes through the motions of life without truly living. When I got a good look at the way Henry lived, it broke my heart. When Henry meets Zel, he finds himself caring about another person for the first time in decades. Unfortunately, neither of them are in an ideal position to embark on a romance. Still, I saw an undeniable spark of attraction between them. As I read, I kept my fingers crossed in hopes they would find their way to a happy ending.

As Zel and Henry investigate Sonny’s disappearance, I enjoyed watching Zel gain confidence in her abilities. Henry offers guidance and advice in magical matters but really allows Zel to flex her magical muscles as well. They make a great team. I will say the conclusion of the mystery felt a bit abrupt. So much happens to Henry and Zel in such a short amount of time, and there was a lot of build up before Henry and Zel really got moving on their investigation. It seemed as if they’d barely started when suddenly it was all over! Despite this issue, the conclusion made sense and was satisfying.

I’m glad I had the opportunity to read Hidden Charm. Henry and Zel’s story is compelling and the mystery of Sonny’s disappearance is intriguing. I recommend Hidden Charm to anyone who enjoys fairytales with a twist.

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Garden of the Lost by D.J. Donaldson

February 27, 2020 By 1 Comment


Garden of the Lost by D.J. Donaldson
Publisher: Dingbat Publishing
Genre: Suspense/Mystery, Paranormal, Contemporary
Length: Full Length (241 pages)
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

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Is Conrad Green alive? The answer seems obvious. He moves, he breathes, he occasionally takes food. But inside, he’s dead, unable to write a word on his next novel, barely able to take care of himself, ruled by despair over the sudden death of his beautiful wife, Claire, six months ago. Since that dreadful day, he’s done only one significant thing. Feeling strangely drawn into a salvage yard, he discovers and buys an antique wrought iron fence that he installs around Claire’s beloved iris garden.

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Sometimes the past can’t help but to bleed into the present.

Conrad was such an interesting protagonist. His profession as a writer meant he was quite used to doing research and following every rabbit trail he found. These strengths of his came in pretty handy as he attempted to find out what happened to the child who appeared in his garden. What endeared me to him even more, though, was how his weaknesses also affected his investigation. For example, he could be stubborn at times and occasionally had trouble recognizing when he should ask others for help. While I can’t go into any more detail than that without wandering into spoiler territory, I was pleased with how much effort the author put into creating such a three-dimensional and sympathetic protagonist. He was a wonderful character to get to know.

Not only was Conrad well-developed, the supporting characters were as well. I especially enjoyed meeting his elderly neighbor, Ann. She was a warm, kind person who was far more complex than she might have appeared to be at first glance. I enjoyed getting to know her on a deeper level as her friendship with Conrad grew and she began revealing things to him about her past that she didn’t seem to want to discuss with most other folks.

The mystery of what happened to the little ghost boy was nicely written. There were exactly enough clues about his life and death for me to have something to think about as I kept reading. I also liked the way the storyline gradually introduced new details about this child that made me look at the previous hints about him in an entirely new light.

Exploring the small town setting was also a treat. Figuring out the politics of living in this sort of place can be tricky, especially for city folks like the main character who have no idea just how interconnected everyone is when most folks are born, live, and die in the same community. The author captured the both the upsides and the downsides of living in an insulated place like this perfectly.

Garden of the Lost was hauntingly beautiful. I highly recommend it!

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The Case of the Long-Lost Lover by Jacqueline Diamond

February 26, 2020 By Leave a Comment


The Case of the Long-Lost Lover by Jacqueline Diamond
Publisher: Self-published
Genre: Mystery/Suspense
Length: Full length (230 pages)
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Snowdrop

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When Dr. Eric Darcy is suspected of killing his former girlfriend, the young widowed physician teams with his PI sister-in-law to clear his name. The investigation gains even more urgency when he learns that his long-lost lover may have given birth to his child. Can Eric find out what happened to the missing woman before danger closes in on a daughter who might be his?

Sometimes when so many things are happening, you are positive not another thing could happen and then…it does. Dr. Darcy has lost his wife to cancer, has half of his family living in his house, has an excellent busy practice and then someone shows up and accuses him of killing an acquaintance who was just a fling from long ago, someone who might have been pregnant. Surely not.

Amongst all of this going on, Jacqueline Diamond created a pretty large group of characters. One that she somehow kept defined by giving each of them their own distinct personalities. With this cast of characters, I never once turned back the page to do the “now who is this” thing.

Not only did she create quite a story but within this mystery she created a little humor, a little whimsy and yet kept the story tight and tense when it should be. This story is described as possibly a romantic mystery, but I disagree. I am not a romance fan and there might have been a little sweet romance here, but the emphasis was on the mystery and the suspense. That’s why I enjoyed it so much. A lot of story in a very short number of pages. Just a great read.

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The Turkish Affair by J. Arlene Culiner

February 21, 2020 By 1 Comment


The Turkish Affair by J. Arlene Culiner
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full length (264 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Mistflower

Priceless artifacts are disappearing from the ancient Hittite site of Karakuyu in Turkey, and the site director has vanished. Called in to solve the mystery, archaeologist Renaud Townsend is hindered by both his inability to speak the language and the knowledge that the local police are corrupt. His attraction to translator Anne Pierson is immediate, although he is troubled by her refusal to talk about the past and her fear of public scandal.

But when murder enters the picture, both Anne and Renaud realize that the risk of falling in love is not the only danger.

This is my one hundred and fifty fourth review. Yet, I’m sitting here intimidated to write my thoughts and feelings about The Turkish Affair. Why is that? Have you read the author’s biography or read any of her interviews? I typically don’t get awestruck but this is my third J. Arlene Culiner novel and I’m dumbstruck. She is a marvel. A cut above the rest. A class act. Hopefully you get my point that she’s a brilliant writer and has led an admirable life. She doesn’t even own a TV according to one interview I read. I can’t imagine.

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Above all else, though, I have to say… go buy the book! To quote NIKE “Just do it”. There isn’t a book of the past 153 that I’ve read that compares to the quality and quantity of research presented in a realistic and entertaining manner that I found in The Turkish Affair. The details provided are eloquently implemented with such polish that one can’t help but feel like they are present with the characters. With that said I don’t have a desire to go on a Turkish tour. I love my modern-day comforts too much.

In regards to the characters, they are splendid. I had to read slowly and pay attention to follow the suspense/mystery. I was riveted to my seat from beginning to end, trying to guess who was stealing the artifacts because I was suspicious of everyone. The best thing – I was surprised at the end. I didn’t find the plot predictable at all because I was too busy trying to figure out why certain characters were hostile to others and who could be trusted.

The romance between Renaud and Anne was complicated by outside forces but they couldn’t resist each other. There are many plot threads woven in synchrony between who is corrupt, who is telling the truth and the desire for Renaud and Anne to be together. I was thoroughly engaged in trying to comprehend and anticipate what would happen next.

On a side note, I woke up and declared this day was going to be a “do nothing” day so that I could sit on the couch and read. My husband woke up and declared that this would be the day we’d go mattress shopping because he was not going to sleep another night on our deplorable mattress. I was rather annoyed. Thankfully the matter was settled rather quickly and I was back on the couch in a matter of a couple of hours. I spent the entire time mattress shopping reviewing in my head what I had read so far. It’s that kind of book, nearly impossible to put down and impossible to get out of my head.

Now that I’ve finished reading it, I’m still thinking about certain scenes. I’m very particular in my requirements that an author ties up those loose threads, so accepting it as written is a rare event. I don’t think it would have been realistic for the author to wrap up the ending with a neat and tidy bow. Not when the story takes place in another country where the guilty would need to be extradited and especially when the author wants to keep the story genuine and authentic. Without giving any spoilers, I can what really matters most – Renaud and Anne did receive their happily ever after.

In conclusion, I will repeat myself. Go buy the book!.

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