Huge Sandra Dallas Fan...
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Once a fan, always a fan of this lady. Have read everything she has ever written and will continue to do so. Being a native of Colorado doesn't hurt as I am fully aware of many locations she refers to. Keep 'em coming!
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I have read all of the J D Robb books, and believe this is one of the best in the series, especially after the last two I disliked, and had a hard time believing were written by Nora Roberts.  I was told by one of my bookstore owners that Nora Roberts husband was very sick during that time, and she was taking care of him during his illness, and still trying to keep up her heavy writing schedule.  I hope he has recovered and send blessings and prayers to her during this time in her life.

This book is fast moving and brings all the characters to life in a story about corrupt police officers, initiated by a conversation overheard by her partner, Detective Peabody.  I have to say that I absolutely loved this book, and it is a fabulous addition to this ongoing series.  I am also glad that Eve Dallas seems to be over all the nightmares from her childhood, and has been able to move on with her life.  I would recommend this book to all those other J D Robb fans out there.
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5th book in the series and I'm hooked. I know I know, many of "Nora Roberts" books just suck you right in, but it's the same with "J.D. Robb". She just sucks you right into the murders that are taking place and the lives that Dallas has to take to find the murderers responsible for the mess they leave behind, it's just fantastic!

This time it's Wiccans out for Blood time and Dallas must try to not get caught up in the wiccans ways of life while trying to hold her own at her household. Sex of course is great, but it's the feeling behind it that makes a difference.
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I enjoy the Dallas series by JD Robb and reread them all in order, periodically. They have softened up quite a lot over time, just as Eve's character has (I have to admit I'm not really in love with Peabody and would like to see Trueheart get some more print time). Love Roarke's wonderful Irish family, though, and it was great to see Nixie pop up again. She and Jamie should definitely be more frequent reoccuring characters as the "next generation".
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This is my first Sandra Hill book and it won't be my last. I really enjoyed this book. The characters are all larger than life and hysterical. Some are down right crazy, like the indomitable Tante Lulu who at first glance is a meddling, senile old lady, but is really very wise and so giving. She's the grandmother we are all embarrassed by when she comes in contact with our friends, but if she wasn't there it would be an incredible loss. Sandra also puts some sour along with the sweet in the form of Valerie's mother. What a witch!

Sandra also introduces me to the Louisiana bayou and the myriad of environmental problems it faces. Her descriptions of the bayou made it seem very romantic but I know if I were to step foot in the swamps I would probably scream and run back home. Sandra liberally sprinkles the effervescent charm of Cajun life with it's food and music and she tries to capture the cadence of their speech. Something I found, to be honest distracting, only because I have no frame of reference for what a Cajun sounds like. I can only image Britney Spears and that's never a good thing.

Surprisingly there is a lot of depth and conflict in this book. Something I wasn't expecting as I was under the impression this was going to be a silly slapstick book. I liked the fact that Rene and Val had to make some adult decisions about their relationship such as where to live, that to be honest, I don't think I've read about before with such depth. Normally the hero and heroine fall in love and voila, all problems are solved. Not so much in this book. It actually confronts that obstacle and Rene and Val have to make tough decisions and sacrifices. But this is a romance and it will all work out in the end, and what an ending! So touching to read about Rene and Valerie's uncertainty and hesitation in taking that final step, although to be honest, it had already been done for them. The rest was just formality. *laughs*

Also surprising, Sandra Hill has a kinky side! This was an unexpected and wholly enjoyable benefit. *grins* The book has several playful, erotic scenes of two people learning each others bodies and fantasies. Just like in the beginning stages of a relationship and it was really sweet.

I can't wait to get the rest of her Cajun series, and her Viking series.
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I was looking for a new series with cowboys, WOW......Carol Lynne delivered!  I read all in one setting & finished feeling more than ready to read the next!!! Bring on Cash's story!
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I want to live in Harland County!! This book was fantastic, I really enjoyed reading Jen and Brock's story. Jen and Brock both have their futures all planned out, but fate has other plans for these two. After a one night stand, Brock is the last person she thinks will be working on her and her brothers ranch, but yep, that's him alright. It's not that Jen has anything against cowboys, it is that after a couple of bad experiences with them, she has decided to swear off of cowboys, they seem to have a problem sticking around. Will Brock stay around?Can he convince Jen that he will stay? You have to read the book to find out, you will laugh and you will probably cry about the "Cody test". If you love books about cowboys, romance, friends, family, headstrong heroes and determined heroines, then this series is definitely for you. If you have not read any of Donna's book in the Harland County series, this one would be a good starting point, because in this book we get to meet all of her other cowboys that appear in her other books. It was great seeing her brother Kevin, her cousin Kade, and their friends Connor and Cole, all cowboys from Harland County. Read the books and you will see why I say that I want to live in Harland County!!
A great big thank-you to Donna Michaels for writing this book, it was great to see how Jen and Brock got together.
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Although this book didn't have the twists I have come to expect with Dallas, I did thoroughly enjoy the book!!  This is a continuation of the Rourke and Eve love story mixed with the most excellent murder mystery that keeps me coming back for more!!

I did start back at the beginning by reading Naked in Death, and it hooked me all over again!!  This is the second time I have read the series, and the first time I have read them back to back.  O.M.G!  I love this story line!!

Nora, keep it up!!
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I've now read them all and enjoyed every one of the stories.  If you haven't read the Eve Dallas series, in order, do yourself a huge favor and read them in order - what a great series.
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I keep going back online & also to the bookstore to get more and more of her books-Sandra is absolutely fantastic. I am so glad I discovered her after being burned out of chopping and screaming Rachel and lewd, loud  and too much  Paula. After all this is my review-right? Sandra just comes through and delivers without all of the extra's that are totally unnecessary in 2007-she is a global woman. Thanks!
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I'm on a Sandra Brown kick. I finished one and started another one book by her. They are addicting!

Envy is as entertaining as all of the other books I have read by her. The suspense, intrigue, and twists are classic Sandra Brown.

This novel begins when Maris Matherly-Reed receives a new manuscript for her review. She's a well-known editor and part owner of a very famous publishing house in NYC. She has a great relationship with her dad who opened the publishing house decades ago. She's married to Noah Reed, a famous writer who's now working for the publishing company as well.

Maris can't stop thinking about the manuscript. She contacts the writer P.M.E. but he's rude and seems unapproachable. She knows she can't pass up this opportunity and she decides to travel south and convince P.M.E to sign up with them. P.M.E aka Parker Evans's novel could become the next hit. It's the tale of two friends who had a rivalry. They both aspired to become more. Jealousy and envy will prevent one of them from succeeding.

When Maris meets Parker, she is taken by him. Behind the rude facade is a man who's in pain. He's also angry and she can tell he's keeping things from her. His manuscript is also captivating as the man who's writing it. Then, a terrible chain of events forces Maris to open her eyes and to realize what has been in front of her eyes all this time. But, is it too late???

I loved Envy. Both main characters felt real to me. Their emotions jumped out of the pages and swirled all around me. Prepare yourself to be sucked into this novel without a chance to stop. I was compelled to continue in a rapid spiral to the end. Unputabledown to say the least. A great book with a great plotline! Yes, some of the twists I saw coming but they were done right. Sandra Brown's writing is addicting like I mentioned at the beginning of my review.

Next for me is Lethal.

Cliffhanger: No

4.5/5 Fangs
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This was a great book. Sandra Dallas has once again given us an extremely well written, and totally captivating read. Set in 1933 Natchez Mississippi, this is the story of how Miss Nora Bondurant (from Denver Co.) came to know she had family in the deep south.

I'm not going to summerize the book since it's already been done here, but this story is filled with the wonderful, colorful characters that Ms. Dallas always has in her books. I very highly recommend this read. If you're a fan of southern liturature, this is definitely for you. I have read and loved every one of Ms. Dallas's books and I most certainly wasn't disappointed here. Hope you enjoy!!
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So Into You
By Sandra Hill

Sandra Hill has written another fun filled romp in the Bayou!  I simply adore this series!  It will definitely bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart.

Grace O'Brien and Angel Sabato had been best friends for years until the day Angel suddenly realizes he feels much more than friendship for the lovely Grace.

Grace had a history that she is afraid to share with anyone.  She feels she doesn't deserve their love and can't subject them to the things of her past.  From a wild child to a nun, to a poker champ to a successful treasure hunter, Grace has definitely not lead the normal every day life.  The secret she holds keeps her from having the life she really wants, to be a loving wife and mother.  While studying the healing arts with Tante Lulu, she gets involved in all kinds of Tante Lulu's schemes.

Angel, a contractor and treasure hunter is too stubborn to give up on Grace and the on going battle for her heart is an emotional roller coaster ride for the both of them.

Tante Lulu  decides to step in and help.  She is the matchmaker of the DeLeux family and very successful with the help of St. Jude, the patron said of lost causes.  She is also one of the most endearing characters I've ever read.  Full of love and compassion for even the most stubborn of people, and not to mention definitely eccentric!  (We could all use a Tante Lulu in our lives whether we want to admit it or not).

Finding an orphaned family of four she decides to set up a foundation for the victims of Hurricane Katrina who still need help.  This is a major undertaking and Tante Lulu involves her entire family, including Grace and Angel into the mix, with Angel building the kids a new home and Grace taking care of them in the meantime.

The adventures and changing relationship between Angel and Grace will make you laugh and cry, cheer for their victories and hiss at their failures.

Surprises abound in this fantastic book and you are kept guessing until the very end.  I wouldn't have missed it for anything!  Sandra Hill definitely has another winner!
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I'm amazed that after dozens of the Eve Dallas novels there is never a dull moment.  I look forward to each new book and am never disappointed.  The only thing to be disappointed in is that I have to wait so long for another one!
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One of my best reads in a long time.  Thoroughly enjoyed it.  Looking forward to reading another of Sandra Dallas' books.
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This is by far one of her many hits.  I read this in two days and loved the story.  All of her "In Death" books are great and I have always recommended her books.  I don't read her under Nora Roberts but love the who done it books..............She has perfected Dallas and Roark as a couple and you always look forward to the next book.....
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Ok...what to do what to say...I'm so conflicted! First let me say that I loved the first two books in the series and I think Kim Jones is a terrific writer and can spin an awesome tale, no doubt about that! My feelings are torn because of a particular scene in the book (which has already been spoiled in other reviews) and when I got to that point "I" was almost in tears with Dallas and for Dallas and became so enraged that the action went in the direction it did.
The book did start off with a bang...Dallas is being held captive in a hotel room by some masked men and then is subjected to the kind of torture you read about in military situations. We are left wondering WTH is going on and then the story takes you back to explain how she got to be in that position.
What I really DID like a lot about the book was how Dallas tried to fit in and figure out how to be the Prez's ole lady...the rules, the protocols, the politics...and when she gets it wrong it's almost funny and when she gets it right things really turned around for her.
The big issue in this story is trying to figure out if Dallas is now safe after all the Frankie drama or if someone is still contracted to kill her...and this becomes the main focus of the book alongside some club business which deals with disrespect and crossing territorial lines by another club.
For the most part I really liked this book (the sisterhood Dallas forms with Maddie and the other old ladies was fun and there was plenty of sexy time as well) but the torture scene in the prologue and another vicious and abusive chapter left me reeling and upset...not to the point of not reading the rest of the book, more to the point of cringing and tearing up.
If you read and loved the first two in the series you will definitely want to read this one to see how it all ends but be forwarned...it is not always pretty and the life in an MC is portrayed with grit and no holds barred honesty.

***** 4.5 ***** "Dallas and Luke find their forever?" stars