Thoughts of a Reader

“Network of Deceit” is the sequel to “Collision of Lies”. While I would recommend you read that one first, I do not feel it is necessary to be able to follow this one. If you like romantic suspense and are not sure if you will like this one because it is considered just suspense, then I think you should still give it a try anyway. Tom Threadgill does not disappoint when it comes to the suspense in his books which keeps you so busy trying to figure everything out that you do not miss the romance. There are several things going on in “Network of Deceit” that keep you guessing the whole way through the book.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in order to give an honest review.

This is the second novel in the Natchez Trace Park Rangers series. Even though I would recommend reading the first book before this one, it is not necessary to be able to follow along and enjoy this one. The title of the book gives you a good idea of what it is about because the main female character, Emma Winters, has a stalker who as the title tells you is obsessed with her. There are also a few other things going on in this novel that add to the suspense and mystery. There is a ten year old cold case in which a girl named Mary Jo Selby was murdered as well as the fact that the brother of Emma Winters has been missing for that same amount of time leading a lot to believe that he is the guilty party. If you like the following: puzzles, suspense, and romance, then you will definitely enjoy this book.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in order to give an honest review.

This is Amanda Wen’s debut novel and it is split-time. Part of it is set during present day and the other part is set in the 1800s, but the whole novel is set in Kansas. Amanda Wen does an excellent job of drawing you into the lives of her characters and making it so you want to stay awhile. She also does a great job of describing things so that with your imagination you almost feel like you have jumped into the story. Also even though this book is listed as a romance, I think it also has some mystery elements to it. You find yourself sitting on the edge of your seat thinking what is going to happen next. Will Sloane find the answers that she feels she needs or realize that she doesn’t need them to become who she wants to be? Will she figure out all she wants to know about Annabelle with whom she can relate to so well? If you are curious then you need to read the book to find out.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in order to give an honest review.

This is the first book in the Laurel Cove series by Teresa Tysinger. I was so excited to read this book because it is set in the mountains of North Carolina. I was even more excited when reading in chapter three that the main male character went to North Carolina State University. And then later found out that his degree was in architecture which was what I originally wanted to do but it didn’t work out. I loved the beginning of this book when the two main characters, Livy Johnson and Jack Bowdon, meet or shall I say re-meet because they knew each other as kids. The way Teresa writes that part of the story really made me realize I was going to love the rest. This novel definitely had me wanting to visit Laurel Cove.

Were you picked on as a kid? Did you have issues with feeling less than pretty? If you said yes to either of these questions or both, then you will be able to relate to Dr. Marley Bakersfield. Even though Marley worked to change her weight and uses makeup as well as her bangs to hide a scar she got while riding her bike as a kid, she still feels the pain of her childhood. She was on the heavier side as a kid and was picked on mercilessly. Because she was constantly picked on as a kid, she carries internal scars that effect even into adulthood and she vows to return to her hometown as little as possible. That worked well for her until her dad needs her help with his surgical practice. While home, she not only runs into her childhood tormenter but also the one person who stood up for her back then. She has no plans on staying in her hometown any longer than is necessary to help out her dad, but will that change? Jill Boyce again does an excellent job of bringing her characters to life and making them very relatable. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes sweet romantic stories.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in order to give an honest review.