Dee hits the mark again
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I love Dee Henderson's books and bought this book as soon as possible.  I really liked the story and the characters.  There were several ends not tied, however I too hope that this is an indication of another series.  My only frustration with this particular book was the gramatical errors that left me re-reading several passages to figure out what whas going on.  I personally don't think it was her best, but I couldn't put it down once I started reading it.  Great job Dee!
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This tough Scottish author runs a pair of devilish games here--and is in commanding charge of both. First, for mystery lovers, there's a wicked shell game that defies figuring out: Jade, a kidnapped 13-year-old girl presumed dead, may have come back five years later to punish sexual predators. Or could "Jade" actually be her mousy twin, Emma...her haunted mother Diane...or her cross-dressing brother Ryan? Excellent though this game is, the second game is better still: without sacrificing the fun or the pace, composing a serious novel, with a stirring sense of place, about traumatized family survivors. This third entry in Chris Longmuir's Dundee crime series has left me hungry to read the other two starring the wonderfully imperfect cop Bill Murphy. And I'll look forward to the fourth book for the return of Kate Rawlings, the tough new supervisor Bill acquires in this book. There are few pleasures in life to compare with finding a new mystery writer to love.
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A love story as only Dee Henderson can tell it. The characters are rich and inviting, well described. I came away feeling like I knew each of them personally. And, to be perfectly honest, I loved the inclusion of God is so much of the story, but missed JESUS usual presence in Dees usual storyline. Not a complaint, just an observation.
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I love Dee Henderson writing. I can't wait to get to the end so I can start all over again.
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couldn't put it down. another great book by dee henderson
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Dee Henderson has done it again!  Love her books and this one is a keeper!  Always look forward to a new release by her, since I have read everything she has written!
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I keep enjoying this series. This time the victim is that shady hypnotherapist whom we know from previous books, and the investigation will lead us to uncover what's really going on with that secret society... finally! *laughs*

As always, Sabrina and David are a delight, and, as with the other books by this author, this is a clean, lovely cosy that would appeal to the fans of the genre.

Extra kudos for Lisa Beacom's reading.
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The latest installment of the The Celtic Brooch Series does not disappoint. David McBain is a no-nonsense Scotsman who is more than a right-hand man to his employer Elliott Fraser. David is the go-to-guy when something needs to be done. There is very little, if anything that he can't accomplish. And this extends to going back in time via one of the previously found brooches to retrieve folks who may have trouble not changing history. When the call comes from a colleague that his sister is missing David is pressed into finding the young woman. But he soon discovers that another brooch has appeared and whisked Kenzie Wallis-Manning back in time to World War II London, just prior to D-Day. As readers are reminded, the brooches have historically transported the receiver back to a time period wherein she meets her soul-mate. It is then the united couple's choice to remain back in time or come forward to today's world. This time David knows he must go back to 1944 to retrieve Kenzie and whoever her mate is. But what will David do when he discovers just who Kenzie's mate is?

Full of action, adventure, and romance, the author sweeps the reader back into the midst of London during the nightly bombings and the watchful eyes of Central Intelligence as we follow an undocumented Kenzie into the heart of Bletchley Park. Rich details give evidence of in-depth research that lend historical credence to the story, the reader will find themselves unable to put down the book. Characters from previous books in the series play supporting roles in The Emerald Brooch and provide continuity and fluidity to the series.

I thoroughly enjoy this series and look forward to the next book. A robust five stars for The Emerald Brooch.
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Another cracking good read that DI Ted Darling fans have been eagerly waiting for.
This is the fourth book in the series and this time there are a series of sexual assaults on young women in Stockport supermarket car parks for DI Ted Darling and his team to investigate. Once more, a difficult topic is handled with sensitivity by the author. The crimes are both nasty and violent and the perpetrator needs to be caught quickly. DI Ted Darling and his team have yet another difficult case ahead of them.

I've been waiting for this one to come out and was kindly given a preview copy in exchange for an honest review.

There is something about DI Ted Darling and his partner Trev. You'd want them as friends, neighbours, brothers, colleagues or bosses. In fact I'd just like to move in with them both and their six cats. The author won't reveal exactly where they live though :)
  The two characters of Ted and Trev in this crime-fiction series seem to have the same effect on other readers too and have developed quite a fan following.  There are interesting snippets of their lives and background throughout all the books and with each new book release, inbetween the details of the cases and investigations, we learn a little more about them as individuals.
The character of DC Vine the female detective we were introduced to in 'When I'm Old and Grey' has settled more into her role in the team and plays a vital part in the investigation.

I'm just waiting for the next one in the series to come out now!
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Another great book in the Dundee, Idaho series. I look for this series, when I select a new book for my Kindel. She keeps me awake nights, as I can't put her books down.
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Dee Henderson is one of my favorite authors. I really enjoyed his book. I find it so interesting the methods that are used to by the police and detectives in crime solving. I realize this is fiction, but I'm sure most of it is similar to the real thing.
  Evie Blackwell is a gifted detective and is determined to do her best at solving two cold cases. Gabriel Thane is the sheriff in Carin County and he helps her as much as he can, along with semi retired detective Ann Falcon, whom we've met in a previous book.
  Gabriel is part of a close-knit family His dad was the previous sheriff and he has two brothers Josh and Will. Grace, a woman that Josh had fallen hard for in 6th grade has come back with some heartbreaking revelations and Josh is determined to help her find answers.
  Later they discover thanks to Ann, that one of the cold cases is linked with the disturbing news that Grace has to share.
  I'm purposefully leaving out info, I don't like spoilers.  Let me just say, this book is well worth your time to read it.
  My only dislike of it was the fact that it seemed like all three brothers had to have an interest in a woman, but the scare for Will's lady friend never panned out. Maybe in the sequal.
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I love Dee Henderson and read everything that she writes. I have never found a bad read from her writing! Her writing is suspense filled and hard to put down, you can't wait for what is going to happen next! Very masterfully written work. She is one of my favorites and I buy each new read she writes!!!
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Continue to like the interplay of characters.  Feeling like I am getting to know Dewey.  Looking forward to the next one!
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I always like returning to these stories with the familiar characters. Not all of the supporting characters are present, but enough are to make it good. The last couple of books seemed to be lightening up with Dallas dealing with her past, this one did not. It is a tough read plot-wise, but it does make you admire Dallas and Roarke even more.
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Dee Henderson knows how to weave a tale that will keep you coming back for more. I love that her books have elements of faith in them without being over-the-top "preachy". The mystery and suspense elements are intriguing and keep one guessing. I love that the characters are so true and show that people of integrity and principles can have exciting lives!
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If you like classic Dee Henderson (the True Devotion and O'Malley series), then you'll love Dani Pettrey's Alaskan Courage series--Submerged, Shattered and Stranded. I've read all three, and really enjoyed them all. Stranded is the third in a series, but you don't have to read the other two first (although that might help you sort out all the characters--the McKenna family is large and growing).

When Darcy St James gets a call from her college roommate asking for help, she's immediately packed and up to Alaska, taking an undercover job as a journalist on the cruise ship Bering. Abby has arranged to meet her on board, but is nowhere to be found. Darcy thinks the crew members are hiding something, because no one wants to mention Abby--it seems that single women disappear from the ship all the time with no explanation.

Darcy's both relieved and apprehensive when she finds her new job involves working with Gage McKenna, who she met last winter on a journalism assignment in his home town (in Shattered). She's attracted to Gage, but he's not a Christian--but he is trustworthy, and she doesn't know who to trust on the Bering.

Stranded is well-put together, and is a real page-turner, as a romantic suspense novel should be. There are plenty of characters with secrets (always a good sign), and there are some good hints of what might be coming in future books in the series. The characters are all realistic, intelligent and have some personal depth, and the romance between Darcy and Gage is well-played. Pettrey has that enviable skill of making the feelings bounce off the page without specifically telling the reader what is happening. I think that romantic subtext is one of the things that all romance writers should aspire to.

One thing I think is weird: Darcy St James is also the name of the heroine in one of Dee Henderson's books, and Dani Pettrey thanks `Dee' at the end of the book (this might be a random Dee, not Dee Henderson, but Dee Henderson has blurbed Stranded, so it probably is her). It's weird enough to use the name of a character from another well-known book in the same genre; it's very weird if that person is your mentor. I found this jarring, and that's why I haven't rated Stranded five stars.

Especially as Stranded is miles better than Dee Henderson's recent release, Full Disclosure. I've got a review copy of Henderson's next book, Unspoken, and I'm nervous about reading it in case it's like Full Disclosure.

Recommended for those who like romantic suspense from authors such as Susan May Warren, Irene Hannon or Diann Mills.

Thanks to Bethany House and NetGalley for providing a free ebook for review.
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Written with a great sense of humor, Mona could be your best friend and her life is so very real .  Her friends and family and  her situations will make you laugh as you sympathized with her.  I am going to be a Dee fan and get the rest of her books.