5 comments about Wife for Hire CD.

1. Janet has done a great job in writing this book. She has taken a writer, job, love, breaking and entering (illegal) and kept you on the edge of your seat or rolling in the floor laughing. All her books are so humorous.



2. Maggie Toone is taking a sabbatical from teaching to write a book based on her Aunt Kitty's diaries. Aunt Kitty was a madam, so this book would be great in Maggie's opinion. Since she still needed some type of income to pay bills, she was looking for something she could do that would allow her to concentrate most of her time on the book. Hank Malone needed a wife. He didn't want to get married or do anything drastic like that, so he contacted an employment agency about hiring a wife. As it turns out, Maggie was the only one willing to move up to Vermont and pose as Hank's wife. He was trying to secure a loan to help his business Malone Apple Orchards, and needed to prove his stability. Hank had grown up in the area, and was quite the hell raiser, so he needed to prove to the community that he had indeed settled down. To make matters worse, his own father was the bank president, so he needed to prove himself to his father also.
   
   As Maggie settled into her new temporary home, she found herself incredibly attracted to Hank. The feeling was mutual, and left Hank wondering if he had make the right decision bringing her to his home. He introduced her to everyone as his new wife, and had the entire town fooled including his family. As the weeks went by, both started feeling guilty about their deception, and even guiltier because they wanted their marital status to become reality.
   
   This was a good light read. An earlier work of JE that doesn't compare to her work today, but it was enjoyable.



3. I am a big fan of Janet Evanovich. I love Stephanie and all her crew. But I also like the light romances Janet started out with. This one is pure fun!



4. Wife For Hire is one of Janet Evanovich's lighter books. At the same time it is side splitting funny in spots. A great read.



5. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I couldn't put it down! It's fun and light reading.

5 comments about Storm Front CD (The Dresden Files, Book 1).

1. I was disappointed in this book. It could have been a 200 page book had the font and margins been typical. Short. Lame... Just really a kids book. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone with a college education. Possibly even a high school education.



2. Having read and reviewed a couple Georgina Kincaid novels, a suggestion by an Amazon friend to try a Harry Dresden novel didn't seem quite so mad an idea to me. I have not previously read works on vampires (outside the classics, such as Bram Stoker's novel, of course!), wizards, demons, and so on as a part of my repertoire. So, following the suggestion, I acquired Jim Butcher's novel, "Storm Front." It turns out that this was a pleasant romp, introducing the reader to wizards, a vampiress, a demon, and other odd creatures. As well as a talking skull, with expertise in potions and a 30 pound pet cat.
   
   There are humans, too, such as Police Detective Karrin Murphy, in a unit dedicated to solving very odd cases and who has a consulting relationship with Dresden to help solve out of the ordinary crimes. Or the reporter for the newspaper catering to stories of the occult and paranormal. Or the gangster leader and his minions. Or. . . .
   
   Anyhow, the story turns on two separate plots that, eventually, come together into one central plot line. Dresden's sleuthful adventures after being called to duty by Murphy because of a horrific double murder are complicated by a wizard assigned to track Harry for possibly violating the rules that wizards are supposed to follow, under a threat of being killed if he is found to violate the rules.
   
   Lots of adventure. The action is nonstop. Many of the characters are rather one dimensional, but the book is so much fun and moves so fast, from one dangerous situation to the next, that one has little time to reflect on that. Sometimes the dialogue seems a bit too familiar from the zillions of detective novels out there.
   
   But the book does grow on one. At the outset, Harry's powers are not well outlined. By the end, the reader is amused and amazed at the breadth and power of his wizardly skills, although he does bumble quite often (forgetting his cane and so on). His final confrontation with the evil wizard at the heart of the murders is well crafted. And one comes to understand the importance of the title of this book.
   
   So, count me as a Harry Dresden fan. I'm not sure that I'm going to be reading anymore, but I guess I have warmed up to a genre that I once paid little heed to.



3. I know there are a lot of fans of this series, and I desperately wanted to be after I'd first heard of it. But after reading Storm Front, I just couldn't completely buy in. Part of it is that I didn't jibe with Butcher's writing style.
   
   For starters, his female characters seem a bit two dimensional, as their only available reactions seem to be fear, anger, and horniness for Harry Dresden. Seriously, this guy is broke, wears a cowboy duster around present-day Chicago, advertises himself as a wizard detective, (and in one scene, reveals he doesn't even trim his nails), and these women are throwing themselves at him? What, were all the winos taken?
   
   Then there's the setting - Chicago. I didn't feel like this was a "Chicago" story, nor a very noir story for that matter. There were noirish elements, but I felt like the story could have taken place in any city. I love the city of Chicago, and it feels like there's a much grittier, darker, gothic side to this setting that could have been injected into the story.
   
   There are flashes of brilliance - his "hard drive" Bob, some of the action scenes, Harry's intriguing history, McAnally's Pub. But I found myself wishing for more as the story went on. It just felt too simple or too easy for a premise this awesome.
   
   I don't know - I wanted to like this, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. I was hoping for a grown-up Harry Potter (`cept with, you know, sex and stuff) that takes place in a rich, textured world full of whimsy and magic, but also populated with dark spirits and ancient evils. For me, Storm Front kind of fell short in all those departments. This wasn't a world I couldn't wait to slip back into.
   
   I don't know whether or not the series would improve for me in the later books, but right now I just can't motivate myself to find out.



4. As a reader of paranormal fiction, it was only a matter of time before I had to read Harry Dresden. Harry is the only wizard located in the yellow pages in a modern day Chicago. People seem aware, but only to a certain extent, that there are things out there beyond reason. Harry finds himself mixed up with some bad stuff. The council that oversees magic is on him about mishandling some things and they are looking for for any reason to have his killed. Then there is a really bad wizard out there killing people and selling some magic kind of drugs. Guess what? He wants to kill Henry too. This story was exciting and it was a change of pace for this reader to read about a male protaganist. Harry is a goofy, but likeable guy and I found myself cheering him on. The writing was good, but not great. I wish I could have been more excited by this story, because it does work. I think that this author needs to mature in his writing, but I hear these stories only get better. So while this book certainly could be improved upon, if not in plot, in follow through, I am still eager to read the next novel and I anticipate this story line just getting better.



5. This series is innovative, fresh and original. I highly recommend it to any and all who happen to come across it.

5 comments about Death Angel.

1. This book hit me like Cry No More and Kiss Me While I Sleep. We have the assassin character (with less heart) and the emotional impact of CNM.
   
   Both main characters were very unusual as they were very poor excuses for human beings at the beginning of the story, but a second chance at life changes them both.
   
   I loved the detail in the story, but I wish Simon's character development would have been more detailed. Why had he become the man he was:a cold blooded assassin?
   
   Do yourself a favor and read this story, BUT do not sneak a peak at the ending!! Take it one page at a time. It will not be easy putting the book down, I guarantee!



2. Other reviewers have more than adequately detailed what the book is about so I won't be redundant. This will just be what I thought of the book.
   
   As several have pointed out, this book "feels" a lot like "Son of the Morning" and "Cry No More". Not the plots mind you, but the mind-set and intensity of the main characters. It is not a tear-jerker though, more a thought provoker.
   
   I was completely enthralled with the power of Simon and Andie's emotions and their bond. I had no problem at all believing and accepting that these two lost souls connected and together they found a form of redemption they couldn't find alone.
   
   What I didn't like about this book was that it did get a little dry during the first half of the story, but it really grabs you during the second half. Once I got into the second half, I couldn't put it down. I wish there had been more involving Simon and Andie and their developing relationship. I also would have liked to know more of Simon's backstory.
   
   I seem to be the oddball among reviewers here in that I liked "Killing Time", "Cover of Night", and "Up Close and Dangerous" but did not like the Blair Mallory books (couldn't even finish them). But I would have to say I liked this better than the other three.



3. Every time I read the jacket of a Linda Howard book I think, well, i am not sure I will like this...I buy it any way and I am NEVER disappointed. Once the ride start, you are hooked. At the beginning of this book, you like none of the characters and you wonder how Linda Howard will make you care about them and wham! she does. It was an intense read. I highly recommend this book.



4. It had more suspense than romance, but it still had a good romance. There was not much character development or relationship development, but I liked it for the adventure and escape. It also had some spiritual elements concerning good works earning a place in heaven.
   
   Drea is smart but has been pretending to be dumb so Rafael would keep her as his girlfriend. Rafael is a drug lord. Rafael wants to hire Simon, a hitman. As part of Simon's fee, he asks to have one afternoon of sex with Drea. Rafael says ok. Drea is so mad at Rafael for giving her to Simon, that she decides to leave Rafael. She wants to hurt him so she steals money from him as she leaves. Rafael hires Simon to find her and kill her.
   
   I enjoyed seeing how smart Drea and Simon were. Drea was on the run and doing it pretty well. Simon was second guessing her and doing it successfully. I didn't like Drea's stupidity in stealing money from Rafael. If she hadn't stolen from him, they might have had a normal lovers' break-up and her life wouldn't be in danger. Because she took the money, he wanted her dead. However, it was still a good story even though she made mistakes.
   
   Sexual language: strong. Number of sex scenes: five. Setting: current day New York City, Denver and Kansas City. Copyright: 2008. Genre: romantic suspense.



5. I really liked this book, unlike the terrible Up Close and Dangerous. I mainly liked this one because of the hero who reminded me of Diaz from Cry No More, my favorite of her books. He is a bad guy with a capital 'B' who later redeems himself.
   
   My only issues with this book were the 'miracle' which I thought was a rather preposterous plot development and in some places she gets a little long in the tooth. Otherwise, it was a great read!

5 comments about Chasing Harry Winston: A Novel.

1. I really thought this would be a great fast summer read but I was wrong. The book was a slow version of "Sex In The City" without the characters we all love. This was a disappointing follow up from the author of the Devil Wore Prada, which I loved.



2. I was anticipating an enjoyable and fun filled reading experience with this book, but I only got as far as the first two chapters before giving up. I despise not finishing a book I've started, but this book was an exception. The women in this story are around the age of 30 and trying to resolve their issues in life, but it felt shallow and offensive the way they carried on. Weisberger did an awesome job with The Devil Wears Prada, hopefully her next book will be a better one.



3. This is the third book I've read by Lauren Weisberger and enjoyed it just as much as the first two. Good story. Quick read. Great fun!



4. Okay, so when someone states that this is a "Backdrop to Sex and the City", that's an understatement. Although the book was entertaining, I was not so pleased with the lack of originality. Too many things were not just close to Sex and the City, but the SAME. So 3 ladies are in NY, so what. Problem is, the book just switched around the characters a bit, and didn't add a 4th. Adi gets around quite a bit with the men (Samantha), starts her own dating advice column (Carrie), is produced into a movie (Carrie), and she moves to LA (Samantha). Her fiends Emmy and Leigh visit her in LA and run into a man Emmy met in Paris. All the cities that were used, were already used in SATC. It's a Harry Winston ring they're after, rather than a Tiffany's. Then you have the pent house appartment in NY from Adi, just like Charlotte had. Emmy had the tiny apartment the she didn't own just like Carrie.
   It was just a little too close too SATC for me. Not because I don't adore SATC, but because I love it so much that I'm a bit territorial of it and don't like it to be copied because there is the one and only SATC.



5. I didn't like the book Devil Wears Prada but did like Weisberger's second book, Everyone Worth Knowing. So I was truly on the fence as to say whether or now I am a fan of hers. After reading Chasing Harry Winston, my position has not moved!
   
   Elements of the book are engaging - the initial concept behind a pact to change one's life; how Emmy copes with being single for the first time as an adult; watching Adrianna grow up and bond with a foul-mouthed parrot; seeing Leigh come to terms with her own desires. Yet the plot moves slowly and jerkily, some scenes taking pages and pages, while others a mere paragraph or two, weeks into the future. The timeline was hard to follow at times. The three main characters are usually shallow, unable to do real self reflection until the end of the story. There were also too many coincidences in the book, which of course the author needs to tie in the different story lines and bring it to some conclusion.
   
   I borrowed the book and found it an acceptable way to pass the time, but I will not be overwhelmingly encouraging others to read it. The ending also seemed rather open, as if a return to these characters in the future may be down the road.

5 comments about Fast Track (The Sisterhood: Rules of the Game, Book 3).

1. You are never let down by any book in the Fern Michaels "Sisterhood" or resulting series. I hope she keeps writing more. If you are just picking up this book and have not read the others, even though this is a good read on its own, you would enjoy it much more if you read the earlier books in the series first. Excellent.



2. I was so excited to read another "Rules of the Game/Sisterhood" book. They have become a little predictable, but are still very entertaining; always good for laughs. Easy read that will have you finishing it in no time at all. I can't wait to see what the girls and their guys will get ingo next. The only thing that I didn't like was that it had to end.



3. THIS IS THE TENTH BOOK IN THE "SISTERHOOD" SERIES AND I REALLY DO LOVE READING THEM...I HAVE READ 9 OF THEM IN THE LAST 6 WEEKS AND I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF MY 10TH ONE AND IT'S AS WONDERFUL AS THE OTHER 9...PLEASE MS.MICHAELS KEEP WRITE AS MANY MORE OF THESE AS YOU CAN...ALL FRIENDS ARE WAITING TO BORROW MY COPIES BUT HOLDING ON TO MINE...I LOVE THIS SERIES..MY PRAYERS AND THANKS GO TO THE BRILLIANT MS.FERN MICHAELS...



4. After their return from luxurious exile in Barcelona (see HOKUS POKUS) the Sisterhood sets up their newest headquarters on Big Pine Mountain, North Carolina. The new digs for the vigilante team is more of a military compound with access by cable car or helicopter only. Soon afterward, their mentor Charles Martin introduces the magnificent seven to their new employers, who have flown in during a stormy night by helicopter for more than just welcome to the team greetings.
   
   The visitors give the Sisterhood seven a blank check from their own pockets to find two billion dollars targeted for poor countries apparently embezzled from the World Bank. They accept the assignment though each knows the danger, but besides trying to return the 2B loot so the needy can have it, the blank check for them to fill in the amount will also help those in need.
   
   This is a refreshing albeit over the top of Big Pine Mountain (duh - it is the Sisterhood) thriller in which the magnificent Seven's significant others participate in active support roles to the modern day female Robin Hoods. The tale is engaging as the Seven and their cohorts show how a team working cohesively can achieve mission impossible.
   
   Harriet Klausner



5. A friend of my introducted me to the Sisterhood series. At first I was not interested, but found myself enjoying them. I'm giving this book a **** rating because I was disappointed that the relationship between Katheryn and Bert was non-existant. I'm guessing that will come in a future book. This book left me feeling like I was running in circles trying to catch up, not enough interaction with the couples, which is a big part of the story line. How will them make things work between them? I look forward to the next book.

4 comments about Rogue.

1. The book is fine, but the READER is so great! Worth purchasing just to hear him...he truly brings the book to life.



2. Five yeas ago, then late thirties Dr. Maxine Williams was tired of raising four children; three were her preadolescent kids (the oldest was seven at the time) while one was her dot-com wealthy husband Blake. She divorced Blake though they remain friendly; and their three children live with her. Maxine's psychiatric practice specializes in childhood trauma and suicide while Blake is an international womanizer having young females on several continents.
   
   Maxine becomes embroiled in a depressing teen suicide case in which she meets divorced Dr. Charles West. They are attracted to each other as she relishes his commitment and responsibility. Blake becomes embroiled in a tragedy that makes him aware of what he has lost. He suddenly rushes home to persuade Maxine that he has changed. Maxine is torn between two lovers.
   
   This is an entertaining romantic triangle with a terrific final twist. The story line is fast-paced and the lead trio seems genuine as does her three kids. Although the emotions of Maxine pulled by two opposites, the rogue and the responsible one, are never dug deep enough beyond a shallow level to satiate the audience, Danielle Steel's fans will appreciate this well written character driven tale.
   
   Harriet Klausner



3. I really enjoyed this book and would have given it five stars, had it not had so much repetition in the beginning. Once Danielle got rolling in the plot, it got much better. Some may think this is a predictable story and sounds a lot like others that she's written.



4. Danielle Steele always has a good story up her sleeve, and Rogue is no exception. The only caveat is that you have to wade through the very slow beginning before the meaty stuff kicks in. Believe me, the first third of the book will put you to sleep, but as the story line picks up, you won't be able to put it down. And the ending makes it all worth it.
   
   Dr. Maxine Williams is a successful, world-renown child psychiatrist who is the single mother of three children. Her ex-husband, Blake Williams, is a free-wheeling, playboy billionaire who loves to party and live life in the fast lane. Ironically, he and Maxine remain very close friends, despite having been amicably divorced five years ago. They are both seem very happy living their separate lives. Maxine meets Dr. Charles West, an internist, through a tragic episode involving one of her young patients, and Blake seems to have fallen very much in love with an eccentric, beautiful English artist. While Blake is in Morocco with plans to build his dream home, a tragedy occurs that shatters his jet-setting world and forces him to "grow up" overnight. He desperately needs his ex-wife's medical expertise, and within a short time, Maxine is thrown head first into a triangle that forces her to choose between the stability she longs for with Charles or the supposedly newly-transformed Blake.
   
   As I mentioned before, this starts off painstakingly slow, but stick with it; the plot picks up and the characters are truly unforgettable. The ending is pretty predictable, but still worth it.

No comments about Tribute.

5 comments about The Hollow (Sign of Seven) (Sign of Seven).

1. 4 Stars because it was published in paperback. I would have been far less generous if I'd been compelled to purchase a hardcover just because it has Nora's name on it.
   
   Paranormal has never been my favorite genre, however Nora Roberts has always handled it well. What I enjoy most about her stories are the relationships - between guy friends, family, neighbors, community. These are the relationships we so often forget to look at when trying to concentrate on romance and I believe Roberts does a lovely job of reminding all of us.
   
   That being said, this trilogy is definitely not my favorite. The story just lacks oomph! (for want of a better word). I will say it's worth the price of a paperback and a lazy afternoon read!



2. 
   This book was the usual fast and interesting read that one expects from Nora Roberts. One sort of falls into the story while still sort of wishing she could get on with it in the back of one's mind. I realize that three books are needed to complete the romantic parts of the story, but there could have been more progress with getting after the evil. In the end, I didn't care. I'm just always happy to have a new Roberts to read!



3. Blood Brothers was OKAY, the Hollow was BETTER, I have my fingers crossed that the Pagan Stone will be the BEST.



4. This book picked up right where the other left off. I could not wait to find out what would happen on the next page. Really looking forward to the last book in this series.
   Definately a page turner.



5. ...where to start? As a longtime Nora Robert's fan, I have been disappointed in the steady decline of the books she has been putting out. I did read Blood Brothers, and while I found it ridiculous, I am compelled to finish a series and so I read The Hollow. I wouldn't have thought it could be worse that Blood Brothers, but wow was I wrong. To begin with Layla is a simpering idiot, and that's being kind. More importantly, the diaglogue. I'm not even sure that schmaltzy is a real word, but it fits perfectly here. Who talks like that? I don't know anybody as "in tune" with themselves and each other as these people.
   
   This is all supposing you're ok with the theme of the series, being demons and guardians and the like. I'm ok with a little "pschic" story line here and there, but we're entering science fiction here.
   
   I'm ashamed to say that I will be reading the 3rd book when it's available, and I can only hope that it will be slightly less cheesey than the others.

5 comments about TailSpin (FBI Thriller) (FBI Thriller).

1. I loved the first books in this series but this one had no suspense and was just boring. Don't waste your money.



2. Dr. Timothy MacLean is a psychologist to all the movers and shakers in Washington, but when he is diagnosed with frontal lobe dementia and starts leaking confidential information about his patients someone tries to run him and keep him quiet permanently. After the second attempt on his life, FBI Special Agent Jack Crowne steps in and attempts to fly Dr. MacLean to safety. During the flight, a bomb goes off and sends Agent Crowne and Dr. MacLean to a fiery crash in Parlow, Kentucky. Luckily for both men, Rachael Abbott is there to witness the crash and assist both men in the rescue. Rachael has just discovered that she is the illegitimate daughter of a Senator, who she believes was murdered. Agent Crowe soon learns that Rachael is running away from people who are attempting to murder her as well. With Dr. McLean in a coma from the crash and Agent Crowe determined to protect Rachael from ferocious murderers he enlists the help of Agents Savich and Sherlock. With conspiracy theories, political secrets, dysfunctional families and assassins on the lose Catherine Coulter provides an excellent plot weaved with suspense, mystery and romance. Tailspin is a great addition to Coulter's FBI series. Written with superb attention to detail and excellent character dialogue Coulter returns after a long absence at the top of her game. The return of our favorite Agents Savich and Sherlock coupled with new highly likeable characters and villains, readers with definitely get their monies worth. High praises for Tailspin. Valerie Jones [...]



3. She woke up to find her hands tied to her chest and her legs locked in wieights just before theyows her into the lake. An expert swimmer, Rachel Abbott, illegitimate daughter of a powerful senator, gets free and goes on the run. She believes her father's two siblings want her dead to prevent her from revealing something that could have destroyed her dad's career; though before he died he was planning to go public. In Kentucky Appalachia on her way to a safe house to rest and think, she sees a plane make an emergency crash landing; the pilot and the passenger manage to escape just before the plane exploded.
   
   The pilot is FBI Agent Jackson Crowne who was flying his friend psychiatrist Dr Timothy MacLean to Washington, D.C. in order for the agency to protect him from an unknown adversary. Dr. Maclean suffers from frontal lobe dementia, which has led him to break confidentiality about three patients. Even at the hospital there are attempts on the psychiatrist's life just as there are on Rachel's. Happily married Savich and Sherlock are sent to learn what happened to Maclean and then hearing her story, take Racheal under their wing. Soon they too are in danger from killers wanting Timothy and Rachel silenced.
   
   Catherine Coulter is one of the best authors of exciting thrillers writing today. The several subplots running throughout her novels that eventually tie together is a work of art. In the case of TAILSPIN, Savich and Sherlock heat up the pages while a romance between Rachel and Jack blossoms. Readers already care about SS, but will also like JR. and his evolving romance with Rachael. Fans of the series will relish the protagonists and their cronies as they struggle to stay alive against cunning professional killers.
   
   Harriet Klausner



4. I have enjoyed all of Ms. Coulter's FBI novels. I enjoy the characters of Savitch and Sherlock. However, this novel was a little lukewarm to me. Seemed to have a lot of places where the plot dragged. All in all, just so so.



5. In this latest FBI series do not be looking for a good read. Ms Coulter is way off track on this one. It starts out well but goes downhill from there. There is much repetition and if you are looking for a relationship between the the newest FBI agent and the female protaganist..forget it..it sort of melts away. Those characters are not well developed and it ends up focusing on Savich and Sherlock..her main FBI characters. And really a shoot out in a Barnes and Noble bookstore in downtown DC! It makes them all look so incredibly ridiculous!
   Sorry but i am not enamored of this latest book.

5 comments about Sundays at Tiffany's.

1. I just with that Patterson wrote more romance novels this being his 3rd one I thought it was different and unqiue but at the same time A WONDERFUL READ. Very easy reading as all the chapters are short and you want to keep reading more and more!



2. The idea of an imaginary friend who becomes real to the child as an adult is an interesting premise. Unfortunately, the authors don't really do much with it. The characters were fairly ordinary, as was the dialogue. The worst part for me, however, was the completely unbelievable scene towards the end with the main character's mother, which completely contradicts her previous character and was totally contrived in order to get a happy ending. A big disappointment.



3. I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book, the waiting list @ my library was HUGE & I tried on Ebay a couple of times & Paperbackswap.com. I finally won a copy on EBAY for $4 & I want my money back. Well, I won't go to that extreme but this book lacks in keeping you interested. I couldn't care less about Jane but @ least Michael was someone you could read about. No surprises, no tears, no deepness...just $4 out the window. The cover is very nice though :)



4. Patterson should stick to the Alex Cross series. This one just didn't do it for me. I was really disappointed.



5. There is something wrong with a child having an adult imaginary friend-who turns into her lover when she becomes an adult. I usually enjoy James Patterson books - but this story is just wrong and unbelievable.