Josie has just moved back home from living in Austin, Texas, to the dusty western town of Broken Boot, Texas when she finds herself in the middle of a murder mystery. The town's annual Wild Wild West Festival has just kicked off and one of the town's own has been found out back of Josie's aunt & uncle's restaurant. Josie, who is a former newspaper reporter feels the need to investigate. Who killed the local jewelry designer and why?
This was your typical cozy mystery. I enjoyed the Tex-Mex flare that it had to it and am looking forward to the 2nd in the series.
Friday, March 10, 2017
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore - 3 Stars
Jody didn't ask to become a vampire, but when she wakes up under a dumpster with her hand burning from the sun, she realizes that her life as she knew it is over. C. Thomas Flood is an aspiring writer who falls in love for Jody, despite her new lifestyle.
Romance? Comedy? Not quite sure what to classify this as. A quirky love story seems to fit. I'm not sure what I think of it, either, hence only 3 stars. For quite a while I wasn't sure where the story was going. But then the ending sort of leaves you hanging for the 2nd book. Not sure if I'll pick up the 2nd one or not.
Romance? Comedy? Not quite sure what to classify this as. A quirky love story seems to fit. I'm not sure what I think of it, either, hence only 3 stars. For quite a while I wasn't sure where the story was going. But then the ending sort of leaves you hanging for the 2nd book. Not sure if I'll pick up the 2nd one or not.
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris - 4 Stars
All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris - 4 Stars
This is the 7th book in the Sookie Stackhouse series. In this story, Sookie is hired by the Queen of Louisiana to attend the vampire summit with her. Sookie is the key witness in the death of the Queen's new husband and is a vital key to the trial that the Queen will undergo.
Torn over her feelings for Quinn, her new shapeshifter boyfriend, Sookie must decide whose side she is on before catastrophe strikes the summit.
I've enjoyed most of the series so far but this one seemed to have a lot going on and felt a bit disorganized. I still enjoyed it and plan on continuing with the series.
This is the 7th book in the Sookie Stackhouse series. In this story, Sookie is hired by the Queen of Louisiana to attend the vampire summit with her. Sookie is the key witness in the death of the Queen's new husband and is a vital key to the trial that the Queen will undergo.
Torn over her feelings for Quinn, her new shapeshifter boyfriend, Sookie must decide whose side she is on before catastrophe strikes the summit.
I've enjoyed most of the series so far but this one seemed to have a lot going on and felt a bit disorganized. I still enjoyed it and plan on continuing with the series.
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Spilled Milk by KL Randis - 4 Stars
Spilled Milk by KL Randis - 4 Stars
Spilled milk is the story of Brooke, who was abused as a young child and teenager by her father. The story timelines her life from shortly before the abuse started up through her graduation from college and becoming a mother herself.
I read this for another challenge. This book came up on the list of true crime stories on Goodreads so I thought I would give it a try.
It was a hard to stomach in places, I will admit. It was certainly a heartbreaking story that will make you sad and mad at the same time.
Spilled milk is the story of Brooke, who was abused as a young child and teenager by her father. The story timelines her life from shortly before the abuse started up through her graduation from college and becoming a mother herself.
I read this for another challenge. This book came up on the list of true crime stories on Goodreads so I thought I would give it a try.
It was a hard to stomach in places, I will admit. It was certainly a heartbreaking story that will make you sad and mad at the same time.
Friday, January 13, 2017
Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly - 5 Stars & a Heart
Andi lives in modern day Brooklyn and feels her life is a mess after the loss of her brother. Her father has left and her mother is barely hanging on. She's about to be expelled for her prestigious private school when she is made to tag along on her father's trip to Paris.
Alex lives in eighteenth century Paris and dreams of becoming a star. However she gets caught up in the Revolution in a way she never dreamed.
When Andi discovers Alex's diary it pulls her in and changes her life.
I loved this book! The two lives of the girls are woven together and the twist at the end was something that I didn't see coming. Two thumbs up for Revolution.
Alex lives in eighteenth century Paris and dreams of becoming a star. However she gets caught up in the Revolution in a way she never dreamed.
When Andi discovers Alex's diary it pulls her in and changes her life.
I loved this book! The two lives of the girls are woven together and the twist at the end was something that I didn't see coming. Two thumbs up for Revolution.
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich - 5 Stars
Stephanie is at it again in the 13th installment of the Stephanie Plum series. This time, her ex husband, Dickie Orr has gone missing and Stephanie is the prime suspect after having a meltdown in Dickie's office. Once again, Stephanie finds herself on the run from the bad guy and torn between her current off again on again boyfriend, Joe, and the mysterious Ranger.
I really liked this installment. There were several LOL moments in the book. Looking forward to reading # 14.
I really liked this installment. There were several LOL moments in the book. Looking forward to reading # 14.
Sunday, January 1, 2017
The Outliers by Kimberly McCreight - 5 Stars
Wylie hasn't heard from her best friend, Cassie, in over a week, but when she receives a text from her asking for help, Wylie rushes to her aid. But instead of coming out and saying where she is, Cassie just sends cryptic clues and vague texts. Wylie and Cassie's boyfriend Jasper head north and follow the clues with hopes of finding Cassie before something terrible happens. Things turn dangerously really quick. What is Cassie hiding and what lies ahead for Wylie and Jasper?
This was a fast paced read that kept me turning pages. It's the first in a series and the ending definitely left me hanging. I will probably pick up the 2nd one when it comes out.
This was a fast paced read that kept me turning pages. It's the first in a series and the ending definitely left me hanging. I will probably pick up the 2nd one when it comes out.
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