Next best thing to Dr. Quinn I've read, couldn't put it down!
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I just finished this story, which I got for free from Bookbub, but truly would have paid for it if I'd known how good it was.  It so reminded me of my favorite TV show, Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman (which I wrote many fanfics about), and that was what drew me to it.  The term Heart Song is dear to me. :)  But this has enough differences to be its own story.  I have a weak spot for mountain men, lol.  This story was SO good, I couldn't put it down.  It's truly one of the best stories I've read in a long time.  At times I got exasperated with Aimee's stubbornness, but then she'd turn around and make it alright.  The characters were great and the dialogue was enjoyable.  It had some profanity, but it's not soaked in it. A bit of sexual activity, but it's handled gently.  I'd recommend this to anyone who loves a western, loves mountain men, and especially if you ever watched Dr. Quinn and fell in love with Sully, lol.  I plan on reading the rest in the series.  Bravo.
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We first met this pair in Elizabeth Hayley's novel, The Best Medicine.  Quinn is one of Lauren's best friends and Tim is Dr. Scott's brother.  I couldn't wait for this story!
  Quinn is the good girl always playing it safe, trying never to disappoint her parents, and always dating the same boring type of guy.  She works for a magazine in D.C. where she pitches an idea for an article about a girl stepping out of her comfort zone and what happens as a result.  Quinn ends up being assigned this article which she is stressed about.  Tim is a hot, tattooed chef at an up-and-coming D.C. restaurant with a troubled past that he's worked hard for the past 8 years trying to overcome. He still has doubts about himself and struggles to accept that he is the man that he wants to be.
  Tim has never been in a relationship and doesn't feel worthy of being in one, so he offers to help Quinn as her friend.  He helps Quinn to start checking off items on her list of experiences that are out of her comfort zone.  This is where their journey of discovering who they really are separately and together really begins.
  Just Say Yes will have you experiencing a full spectrum of emotions from laughing hysterically to wanting to smack someone to blushing at the hot sex to having your heart break and everything in between.  This book had me hooked from the first horrible date Quinn goes on with the tweet and eat guy until her happily ever after!  Just Say Yes to reading this book!  You won't regret it!
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Read this one after "Left for Dead" and all I can say is that Mr QUINN has done an awful lot for me. I have several copies of both of his books to re-read, loan out and to just have. I recommend this book as highly as "Left for Dead".
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Gray Matter was a fantastic read, weaving together ethics, medicine, scientific discovery and learning disabilities in an engaging and page-turning manner.  Braver kept me on the edge on my seat in a roller-coaster like ride of emotions. The characters are real, honest and believable in their struggles raising a learning-disabled child.  This book forces you to hink, it is much deeper than most other thriller/sci-fi novels.  There is a moral strain in this story that tugged at my own feelings towards such scientific progress. Gray Matter is a compelling commentary on the progress of modern medicine and genetic engineering.
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Could  not put it down!  This futuristic view of the American Health System gone bad will grab your attention.  Thought provoking, interesting twists and conversational writing make this a must read for your next book club.  First time author Dr. Kristi Scruggs has a winner in this book and we are begging for the next one!
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As a nurse for going on 30 years now, I could so relate to the situations Ronny found himself in during his shifts in the ER.  Dr. Ellis writes with humor and compassion about issues that confront many of us in medicine today in terms of just how much we can affect change in our patients.  I loved the characters, and like other reviewers, feel that this definitely needs to be made into a movie.  Lots of plot twists and turns that I was not expecting that had me on the edge of my seat.  A very enjoyable read!
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"I Kill Me" by Tracy Tucker was a fascinating read that I pretty much devoured this past Sunday as I had a difficult time putting it down. The story is one we've seen before - a wife is surprised by her husband's sudden decision to leave her and has to pick up the pieces of her newly single life while still trying to keep it together for her children and at work. The main character, Christine, though made all the difference. She had the expected range of emotions - anger, pain, loss etc but when you add in her hypochondria then things get nutty. I can't lie - this both endeared her to me & made me grind my teeth in frustration with her, something her friends were she real would no doubt be doing as well. I don't know anyone who has this issue to such an extreme but I empathized with how it had to rule her life and her absolute panic when she thought she'd contracted some crazy kind of disease. My absolute frustration with this side of her only made me cheer even more as she began to understand and conquer her condition. I even fist-pumped at the end of the story, so happy to see Chris managing to deal so well and finally getting her own back against her ex and no longer allowing her anger or her hypochondria to control her. All in all, I'd recommend this book to anyone looking for a new story that isn't just fluff or zany antics - the character and her situation were very real to me & I can promise, I'll never look at a pimple/mole the same way again (among other things)!
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When I agreed to listen to this I didn't know what to expect, I thought it sounds interesting I will give it a listen. From the first page the author and narrator pulled me in to one outstanding read. I had never read anything by this author and was very surprised how well the story came together. This is a very serious plot with a lot of humor. I feel the accent most likely gave it more humor than it would have had if I had read it. Chloe Golden gave Quinn a sassy attitude more so than I think you would have gotten if you had read to it. I totally loved this, she hit the tones just right to make Quinn a much loved character. I feel by reading it I would have felt that she was just a pity me girl which she did not come across that way with the audio.

I would have to say when I first started listening to it I thought what have I gotten myself into. By the end of the first page I was hooked. By the ending I thought OMG it is going to be a cliffhanger. I really didn't think in the short time left in the book the author could pull off but she did much to my surprise and it was a wonderful ending. My hats off to Ms. Gaitan for writing a wonderful plot where the words flowed smoothly, putting humor just where it needs to be and giving a book well worth listening to. I found this to be very believable and could be out of todays headlines.

Quinn is trying to outrun her past and it is a big one with a lot of people not happy with her. You won't find out the full effect until later on. When I found out the whole story my heart broke for her, she is strong or once was but now is weak. It is hard when everything you hold dear is taken from you and you feel you are to blame, you give up, you don't know where to turn or who to trust. It was a pleasure watching her come out of her shell and grow to the person she once was. Quinn is a very sassy lady who isn't sure what she wants just wants to start over. One night changed her life years later another night will change her life forever. I loved that she knew the word NO and used it enough lol. I loved that she didn't run head into issues but thought them out. She was slow on the take but once things fell into place she worked it out nicely. Finding ones strength can be tough when you hit rock bottom. Quinn is strong she just needs to find that strength again.

Chase is an every womans man he believes in one nightstands..has many until one night when one lady turned him down. It was a amazing how she tied him in knots they had a love/hate thing going on there for awhile. I really came to love Chase but as the story goes on I really wasn't that crazy about him. I understood where he was coming from and do believe most would have made some of the same choices he did. He fell back into my good graces in a fast way. He really is a wonderful strong man who grew to know what love is all about. Even when things got in the way he pretty much stayed on his course.

This is a very touching painful read about two people who have to grow to trust, learn about love and outgrow their past as they try to make a relationship work. Many people get in their way even the past will come back. It is hard when you love so much to have it torn from you why you cant remember all that happen. It was an outstanding read that I plan on listening to again, it is full of day to day drama but the author gives it to you in a way that you can laugh a little. These two butt heads over and over again as they learn to give, take and love. I am so looking forward to checking out more from the series. I sure hope her cousin gets a book of her own and she finds someone who can truly be the man she needs.
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So glad I discovered this author.  I am waiting for the next Quinn book The Aggrieved to come out.  I'm hooked.  I'm reading my way through his other series as well.
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Tara Taylor Quinn has crafted a dynamic series with The Chapman Files. Her latest  release, "The Third Secret", proves it.

I admit I was skeptical upon learning the narrative was a blend of first and third person. It's difficult to master this type of presentation and I've not read too many books where I could say it was accomplished successfully. But that was before I read "The Third Secret".

My admiration for Ms. Quinn's latest release goes far beyond her commendable use of narratives. She has managed to tell the individual stories of Kelly Chapman, Erin Morgan and Rick Thomas simultaneously while weaving their lives together at selected points of intersection. The result is a tightly written story that never feels too busy. It's almost as if you are reading an anthology yet it is brilliantly written so each scene connects like a puzzle and moves the story forward.

As Kelly, Erin and Rick's lives intertwine, I found myself savoring each segment and looking forward to the next. Ms. Quinn has developed her characters with depth and realism, using sensory details to draw the reader in. Each character has a fascinating secondary story that affects how they deal with the dangerous elements around them.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The fast paced, multi-faceted style kept me turning pages long after I should have called it a night.

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Wow, I read this book in two evenings and that was because I had to force myself to put it down.  Mr. Quinn and his band of rough necks sure did make for exciting reading.  The plot was way too believable and I think it is only a matter of time before we face the kind of scenario described in this book.  I had a hard time sleeping after finishing this book.

Now for the book itself; I thought it was well written for a new author, heck, for any author.  He did a good job developing the main characters including the bad guys.  Obviously there will be more Quinn books coming which means he'll be able to develop these characters even more.  If you like Brad Thor books you will feel the same way about this one.

If you want a new author to read "try it, you'll like it".  I sure did.
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This is a quick and engrossing read. The story is full of twists and surprises! A great take on how many ways we define menatl health and quality of life. Loved the local setting, the questions posed about ethics, morality and duty and the spot-on pokes at the state of the modern mental health profession,
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Oh my gosh, I got caught up in this book so fast, I just hated to put it down to get other things done.  This was a page turner from beginning to end as it kept me guessing and visualizing every scene and character.  This fabulous books get you thinking about and looking at people with near experiences differently.  Dr. Landry and his wife Laura along with Chip and Kristin go through one horrific ordeal after another spine tingling tale.  I definitely recommend this to anyone who loves thrillers especially medical ones.  Hope there's another novel coming soon from the brilliant John Benedict!
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loved loved loved this book.  Appreciated how it was put together too,  with the 'out of body experinces' interwoven with what was actually happening to the doctor in real time.  It inspired me to read much more about this fascinating topic.
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I was looking for one to read and this fit the bill perfectly!! I loved it so much!!! Quinn and savvy are amazing and I love the concept of a lady in charge!!!!! Cannot wait for book two!
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Great read. This is the best Quinn book by far. Can't wait for the next one. I was not a huge fan of the Quinn series but I am now.
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Anaphylaxis is a book that once it's begun, can NOT be put it down easily!  Alan Wanderer, MD, a board certified allergist/immunologist, delivered one of the most riveting tales of intrigue, love, hate & revenge with so many twists and turns, one can't see it all coming until the very end. The medical accuracy of the plot is incredible in addition to the legal dilemmas & high level politics encountered presented in the back drop of the social scene of Denver. The fear felt from the description of encountering a patient having an anaphylactic event that was refractory to medical care was palpable. The characters are truly believable while colorful as this "who-done-it" gem proceeds to keep you spellbound until the last few anxiety-producing heart pounding final chapters are revealed.  I highly recommend this as a MUST READ!
Ray S. Davis, MD,
Allergist/Immunologist
St. Louis, Missouri