I have finished three books this week and wanted to share my quick impressions of them here.
Fury In Death by J.D. Robb – In Death #63
Blurb: NYSPD homicide detective Eve Dallas never knows what to expect when she gets word of a body. It could be an elderly man who made the mistake of climbing a ladder in slippery footwear. And the next call could be a wealthy biotech executive beaten to death in his home office—but what was Larry Chu’s mistake?
The victim’s corpse is so mangled and damaged it’s hard to believe a lone, unarmed assailant could have managed it. The killer was clearly unnaturally strong—and smart enough to find a way into Chu’s highly secure building. Most of all, whoever did this was very, very angry.
The excessive violence leads Dallas to conclude that this was a deeply personal act, born of a rage that she can’t excuse but can understand thanks to her own traumatic past. And though the motive seems rooted in heated emotion rather than cold hard cash, she can’t ignore the suspicious bank account in the Cayman Islands, or the shadowy, profit-hungry company Chu worked for. The mystery only grows when it turns out Chu isn’t the only victim—and Dallas will need to tear through one layer of secrecy after another to reveal what lies behind this explosion of fury…
My Thoughts: Another thrilling entry in this amazing series. I loved the way this one unfolded. So good!
The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory – The Wedding Date #2
Blurb: When freelance writer Nikole Paterson goes to a Dodgers game with her actor boyfriend, his man bun, and his bros, the last thing she expects is a scoreboard proposal. Saying no isn’t the hard part–they’ve only been dating for five months, and he can’t even spell her name correctly. The hard part is having to face a stadium full of disappointed fans…
At the game with his sister, Carlos Ibarra comes to Nik’s rescue and rushes her away from a camera crew. He’s even there for her when the video goes viral and Nik’s social media blows up–in a bad way. Nik knows that in the wilds of LA, a handsome doctor like Carlos can’t be looking for anything serious, so she embarks on an epic rebound with him, filled with food, fun, and fantastic sex. But when their glorified hookups start breaking the rules, one of them has to be smart enough to put on the brakes…
My Thoughts: Really enjoyable romance with great characters and a good story. I’m liking this series a lot.
Book Club at Butterfly Inn by Kate Wentworth – Butterfly Lane #2
Blurb: The picturesque Butterfly Inn sits the a California coastal town of Bella Beach where bookshops and bakeries line the streets, wine tastings bring neighbors together, and everyone knows your name. When Jessica London leaves her wealthy family behind to run the historic inn, she’s not just starting a business. She’s starting over completely. And her first big idea? A book club that that brings together the eclectic women of the community.
Sara is ready to start the next chapter in her life and embrace her unexpected new romance. Zoe is determined to build her coffee empire while tentatively opening her heart to love again. Mayor Deb is working overtime to save the town’s finances and attract new businesses, even as her own family life grows complicated. And Miriam, the inn’s beloved former owner, is discovering what comes after your life’s work becomes someone else’s dream.
Together, these women form an unlikely circle of support, sharing wine, books, and the messy truths of their lives. But when an intriguing stranger shows up at book club, his presence sets off a chain of events that will test every relationship and unearth a secret buried for decades. Now these women must decide whether the truth will tear them apart or bind them together even stronger.
My Thoughts: Sweet, feel-good entry to the series. I just wish it had been longer and a bit more had been wrapped up.
