My favorite Henderson Book!
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My favorite Henderson book!  I was fascinated by the descriptions of the US Navy submarine community.  My contact with that community ended about 20 years ago, but the stresses remain the same.  The descriptions of the deployments and the difficulties in dealing with them sound very familiar.
3538642
I was hooked on Dee Henderson's writing from the first 50 pages of The Negotiator, a book she published in 2010 about a hostage negotiator and FBI agent. Not only does Full Disclosure introduce great new characters, it brings back many of my favorites from the O'Malley series.

"Nothing says we have to limit who we love as family to just those who share our blood."

What I Thought
This book may be as different from the O'Malley series of books by Dee Henderson as it is similar. Yes, many of the characters make appearances, and yes, there are 30 mysteries to solve. Yet the true focus of the book felt like it was more on the characters and their interactions.

Ann Silver is her own mystery. She is an incredible person in her own right, and knowing how to keep secrets has earned the respect of many people in varied positions. Once the tragedy that haunts her is revealed, my respect for her deepened as I realized what she had overcome to be able to function as well as she does. Yet, it also holds her back.

Dee Henderson handled Ann's growth throughout the story well, moving things slowly between her and Paul, giving Ann a realistic time to analyze and adjust. Paul's character was just the mix of patience and pushiness that someone in Ann's situation would need to be prodded into action without scaring her into running. It was beautiful as it unfolded.

Truthfully, the ending took me by surprise, but I also loved it. The character set up as the bad guy was not what I expected, and the sudden introduction of the thirty-first murder was the perfect solution to provide some relief to Ann's fears.

The Bottom Line - 4-1/2 stars
Once again, Dee Henderson does not disappoint me. She has great skill at crafting a story with believable characters and events that keep me turning the page. I liked the slower pace of this one, the fact that it focused more on a lady with intense, largely hidden, pain, and a man who understood patience and gentle prodding were his allies. Although the book had some good suspense, this might be a better choice for those wanting something more character driven. If you prefer more action with your mystery, then grab the O'Malley series.
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I have read a ton of see henderson's books so when I saw she enjoyed this book I HAD to read it. Dani Pettrey is such a talented writer in skill and in creation. She wrote in a way that engaged my heart, mind, and soul!
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I absolutely loved this book!  R.K Lilley is such a great writer.  You feel like you really know her characters.  I love that the book is set in Maui, it feels like a reading vacation!
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I absolutely love this book! It has to be my favorite. I have also read A Tailor-Made Bride, which I would have to say is my second favorite, and To Win Her Heart, which is my third. I haven't read Head in the Clouds...yet. But I am so looking forward to it because Karen is a fantastic writer.

While I was reading this book; I fell in love. I loved the characters, the plot, and practically the entire book...no I do love the entire book. I am so into this book that I gasp at each turn in the story, and felt the emotions welling up in my eyes. I plan to read this book over and over again.

Short-Straw Bride was so beautifully written, and I can't wait to see what Karen comes out with next.
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This has been one of the more refreshing books I've read in awhile. I love a good suspense/mystery novel and this book overdelieved on my epxectations. It is well written with an engaging plot. It kept you guessing the entire book, but had a good and accurate ending. I am now reading my way through Henderson's O'Malley series, and each book is a fantastic read.
3162789
I have read all the "Hero's" books and enjoyed every one of them. Each book is like a wonderful visit with good friends.  I'm looking forward to my next visit to Henderson!!
4059099
What a wonderful surprise to find that Peggy Hendersons Yellowstone Romance series was being extended.  Anyone who is a fan of the series will absolutely love this book.  From early on in reading the story the word that came to mind to describe it was epic.  This is the sort of book that you can imagine being made into one of those amazing films full of wide-ranging shots of the scenery, lots of authentic historical detail and, of course, a breath-taking love story.

Yellowstone Origins introduces us to Cameahwait and Riley two very different people from different times.  Cameahwait is a skilled and experienced mountain man; Riley is a woman who lives for her studies.  They both have insecurities and emotional issues that hold them back from being the people they were born to be.  At the start of the book Cameahwait comes across as very much the caveman type (albeit a very hunky caveman!).  Riley is intelligent, clumsy, girly and absolutely adorable.  (In fact shes my favourite of Mrs Hendersons female characters.)  As this wonderful novel progresses we discover that there is much more to these two than meets the eye.  Together they face adventure, danger, mystery and, of course, falling in love, and in the process find out who they really are and where they're meant to be.

There is much more to this book though than the love story.  Finally we find out a bit more about those mysterious Sky People.  Incidents and conversations from earlier books are drawn on as well and start to make sense.  In fact I had quite a few aha moments reading this novel.  In light of that I do recommend reading at least Yellowstone Heartsong, Yellowstone Deception and A Yellowstone Promise before reading this book.

There is a lot more I could say about this fantastic novel but in fear of giving away spoilers I will just mention one final thing.  As always in Peggy Hendersons books the descriptions of the scenery and the wildlife is fantastic.  I almost feel (again) as if I've been to Yellowstone.  Mrs Hendersons writing has always been good but she has really changed up a gear in Yellowstone Origins and the book was a real delight to read.

The book is kindly finished with the prologue to the next volume in the series.  Like many others I'm sure, I cant wait for that!
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Having read the other two books in the clones series, this one is my favorite. I have become rather fond of these characters and feel I know them well. This story was very straightforward with enough surprises and intrigue to keep me reading! The other two books were heavily layered with information, situations, history and character development which paved the way for the sublime simplicity of this one. If you are on the 3rd book you know the characters and you can immerse yourself in their adventures (and sometimes misadventures) and enjoy good story telling! I highly recommend this book and others by this author.
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This is the 2nd book in the "Sacred Hearts" series and by far my favorite! I strongly suggest reading "Shattered and Scarred" first. This will give you a good idea of Dray's personality. Dray is the VP of the Sacred Hearts. Several years ago, he saw his mom killed in a drive by. He is still grieving and angry at the world. He has no patience, especially for damsels in distress. Enter Everett (or "Em", as Dray nicknames her). She is having the worst day ever. She is late to work, she burns her hand, she is failing math, her car dies, and she walks in on her boyfriend cheating on her. She had taken her car to Dray's auto mechanic shop for repairs and he gives her a ride home. He gives her a place to stay after she leaves her ex (it makes perfect sense in the story). As he is trying to turn over a new leaf and be a better person, he offers her his home to stay in until she can get back on her feet. She is an orphan, and really has no one. She isn't afraid of him or his lifestyle and takes him up on it. The chemistry between these 2 is off the charts on the "hot" scale! They fall in love pretty quickly. We get to see a side of Dray that we didn't know was there: a softer, caring, gentle side.
This has quickly become one of my favorite books. It's a go-to when I don't have anything on my list of things to read. It's pretty simple as far as MC books go, leans more to the romance side. Which is very intriguing as I never would have guessed Dray to fall into this category! Definitely my favorite in the series (I've read all of them) and I cannot wait to read Mandy, Everett's BFF's, story!
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I love how Dee Henderson spins a story.  Jennifer and Tom got into my heart as I read the book.  Makes me wish I had not already read all of the O'Malley  series.  I look forward to more wonderful stories from Dee Henderson.
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I just finished Traces of Guilt and absolutely loved it! The development of the characters and the suspence of the hunt are Dee Henderson's trademark!! I can't wait for the next one in this series. I hope I don't have to wait another year.
3800260
This book and series of those books, are wonderful.  Dee Henderson can truly write a great book, full of suspense, as well as encouragement to anyone seeking God in their lives.  I would love to see more of her books....I've read them ALL!  She is truly a gifted writer.
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This was a great book! I finally decided to start reading these Dee Henderson books I have been hoarding! I am more familiar with her newer work but hadn't read her old stuff. What a treat this was! This is the story of Sara Walsh, an acclaimed author, and her brother Dave, who happens to be an FBI agent. Sara went through a horrible experience when she was a child, and she requires 24 hour around the clock protection. This book had the perfect blend of romance and suspense and I loved it. I am excited to start the O'Malley series!
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I rarely read fictional drama, but I always turn to E. Lynn Harris when I want to indulge. "In My Father's House" is a glossy, glamorous, exciting and fun read. Not sure if the title is befitting, but oh well. I've read this book several times and love it more each time!
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I love the Second Chances books!  They are so well written, and so VERY BELIEVABLE!!!  Who doesn't dream of getting a second chance at life, especially if it involves travel to a better time, and place!!!  I highly recommend any book written by Peggy L. Henderson!  Her books are pure enjoyment, with life lessons included!!
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Trying to sort out all of my feelings to write a proper review but... this book kind of ruined me. I need something light and fluffy now. I'm so happy I decided to read some Colleen Hoover. I loved this one. And I think Cap was my favorite character in the novel. This was amazing. The characters were complex and I enjoyed how the novel switched back and forth between present day Tate and past Miles. I cried while reading this and I found myself smiling at other times, and there are quite a few sexy time scenes in this one so just be aware of that! I highly, highly recommend reading this one, especially if your new to Colleen Hoover's books!