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A fun, but forgettable detective romp

What the Lady Wants by Jennifer Crusie

June 20, 2019 by Malin 2 Comments

From Goodreads: Mitch Peabody was learning pretty fast that the life of a private detective was nothing like the movies. He’d envisioned a world of tough-talking detectives and smart-mouthed, stunning dames. Instead he saw case after case of cheating husbands, suspicious wives and unsuspecting mistresses until she walked through the door. Right down to her stilettos, Mae Sullivan was a knockout with a lethal body–and a lethal family to go with it.  There was something not quite on the up-and-up about her, but she came […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Mystery, Romance Tagged With: cbr11, Contemporary Romance, jennifer crusie, Malin, mystery, private detective, What the Lady Wants

Malin's CBR11 Review No:28 · Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Romance · Tags: cbr11, Contemporary Romance, jennifer crusie, Malin, mystery, private detective, What the Lady Wants ·
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It puts such a strain on your quaint island retreat when someone tries to murder you

A Dangerous Collaboration by Deanna Raybourn

June 19, 2019 by Malin Leave a Comment

Spoiler warning! This is book four in an ongoing series, and while you get enough information to follow the plot, you’re definitely better off starting at the beginning. Especially since there are quite a lot stuff that’s been building for the entire series that finally begins to come to fruition in this book, and it’ll be a lot more satisfying if you’ve read the preceding three books. From Goodreads: Victorian adventuress Veronica Speedwell is whisked off to a remote island off the tip of Cornwall when her […]

Filed Under: Fiction, History, Mystery, Romance Tagged With: A Dangerous Collaboration, cbr11, Deanna Raybourn, historical fiction, Malin, mystery, romantic, Veronica Speedwell, Victorian

Malin's CBR11 Review No:26 · Genres: Fiction, History, Mystery, Romance · Tags: A Dangerous Collaboration, cbr11, Deanna Raybourn, historical fiction, Malin, mystery, romantic, Veronica Speedwell, Victorian ·
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Almost a Favorite!

Well-Schooled in Murder by Elizabeth George

June 14, 2019 by Classic Leave a Comment

I really don’t know what to say except this was a very well thought out mystery. Lynley and Havers shine in this one. The why behind the murder made me sad and what made me even more sad is that you see what other ugliness was going on at Bredgar Chambers. The only reason why I didn’t favorite this one is that the Deborah and St. James sub-plot was beyond aggravating. “Well-Schooled in Murder” takes 2 months after the last book in the series. Lynley […]

Filed Under: Mystery Tagged With: Elizabeth George, Inspector Lynley Book #3, mystery, Well-Schooled in Murder

Classic's CBR11 Review No:131 · Genres: Mystery · Tags: Elizabeth George, Inspector Lynley Book #3, mystery, Well-Schooled in Murder ·
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Packs a Punch

Stolen Prey by John Sandford

June 14, 2019 by Classic Leave a Comment

Not too much to say about this one besides it was action packed from beginning to end. When Lucas finally catches on to what is happening the book really ratchets up the tension. That said, it’s getting old with Lucas’s family in peril. At this point he just needs to hire an off duty security guy because the bad guys always stupidly decide to try to take him out. I thought it was great to increase more of Del, Jenkins, and the guys. Thought it […]

Filed Under: Mystery Tagged With: John Sandford, mystery, The Prey Series Book #22

Classic's CBR11 Review No:130 · Genres: Mystery · Tags: John Sandford, mystery, The Prey Series Book #22 ·
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First Part Setting the Two Main Characters Was Great, Rest of Book Didn’t Work

The Silent Wife by A.S.A. Harrison

June 14, 2019 by Classic Leave a Comment

Well not too much to say about this one besides it was ultimately a disappointment. I thought I was going to get into a psychological thriller about tihe ins and outs of a marriage. I think in the end I didn’t like this book because I didn’t have sympathy for “the silent wife” or Jodi. She just passively lets everything happen to her and she lashes out here and there, but not in a big way. And the ending left everything up in the air. […]

Filed Under: Mystery, Suspense Tagged With: A. S. A. Harrison, mystery, The Silent Wife

Classic's CBR11 Review No:127 · Genres: Mystery, Suspense · Tags: A. S. A. Harrison, mystery, The Silent Wife ·
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You can’t get there from here

Poacher's Son by Paul Doiron

June 13, 2019 by Nyx Leave a Comment

For the past few years, my husband and I have made a concerted effort to be a family that goes away for week-long summer vacation. So we save up all year and spend the beginning of July in the sleepy Maine beach town my husband grew up going to as a child and teenager. I love it but each time we go I’m struck by how no matter how much we try to explore during each visit we can only scratch the surface of all the […]

Filed Under: Mystery Tagged With: cbr11, Into the Wild, maine, mystery

Nyx's CBR11 Review No:4 · Genres: Mystery · Tags: cbr11, Into the Wild, maine, mystery ·
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