Cherryholmes does it again!
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An excellent follow up to the first release! Vocals are out of this world! Very versed family! You will enjoy this CD!
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I love the Midsomer Murders series.  Not only are the story plots so well planned but the scenery is spectacular.  It took a little getting  time getting accustomed to the new Barnaby but he is going to work out just fine!  I hope this series continues on!
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I have been a fan of the tea shop series since the first book hit stores.  I stumbled on them quite by chance - but now - several years later - I can't wait for the next installment each time I finish a book!

Dragonwell Dead was, in my opinion, a more solid mystery than its predecessor, Blood Orange Brewing.  No question - I enjoyed both books just due to the wonderful, fun characters and colorful descriptions of Charleston - but Dragonwell Dead is closer in tone and feel to the first books in the series.  The mystery seems more clever - and the ending ties together much better.

Laura Childs offers a wonderful respite for tea and mystery lovers in her warm and charming series.  The characters in the books feel like old friends - and each time, I just can't wait to hear more about them!

The one and only thing that bothered me (simply as a fan of the series) about Dragonwell Dead was the lack of interaction with detective Burt Tidwell.  I have grown to like Theodosia's constant sparring with Det. Tidwell - and, to me at least, the local sheriff was not nearly as interesting as our good detective would have been.  As well - although all of the major players were back for this book (except Tidwell, who made only a minor appearance), I missed hearing about Theo's therapy dog and pet, Earl Grey.

All this in stride - the book is a good, solid read and contains most of the great characters that we've come to know and love, plus some wonderful new mouth-watering recipes as well!

Does anyone know when the next book - The Silver Needle Murder - will be out?  I can't stand the wait!

Karen
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What a terrific book! I consume novels, and two of my major criteria for judging the quality of a book is whether or not I can remember the plot and the characters six months later.  Trust me, this novel is so consummately crafted that it scores off the charts in both areas.  If you read The Cherry Harvest and enjoy historically-based works of fiction, you're in for a treat.
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Lord James and Beth are just the kind of people I should love to meet at a country in the English countryside, I can almost see myself having breakfast seated on the veranda overlooking the neatly manicured lawn.  I can hardly wait for the next book about all the characters.  Floriewicz has done a magnificent job with this series, write-on !
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I'm a fan from the start of Julianne Holmes' mysteries - they're exactly the type of books I love to read for fun. Fast, well-paced, smart and inviting. Chime and Punishment, Book Three in the Ruth Clagen series is no different. I immediately feel drawn right back into the comfortable world of Orchard. Anyone who has spent any time in a small town will immediately recognize this place and it's denizens.

Chime and Punishment came as a bit of a surprise! The victim this time out was someone we readers know (no spoilers, I promise) and the way the mystery unwinds is a joy to read. Holmes' writes fabulous dialogue, the kind you recognize as genuine and never leaves out important facts or has crazy jumps of fancy that leave the mystery reader wondering how we got to the end. Instead, she gives us a town full of warm, (mostly) decent people, a smart, sharp heroine and a good, solid mystery to wrap yourself up in. I can't wait for the 4th!
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It was great to have Lacey, Grenville and Brewster back in London Town! Lovely Donata and Marianne also play important roles in the story, which I applaud. Ashley Gardner deftly wove the strands of several plot lines together into a believable tapestry that included just the right amount of pathos, investigation and action. The addition of the Regent--or more specifically, his opulent residence--also brought some luster to the proceedings. A fabulous read and I can't wait for the next book.
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Cameron's Control is the cherry on top of an already delicious series.  We all fell in love with Cameron in the Enthrall Series and now we get to hear his story.  This book dives into the complex makeup that is Dr. Cameron Cole. This book takes the pasts of Mia and Cameron and collides them with their possibility of a future.  So if your ready for the next level get ready.  Does Cameron keep control of everything he has worked so hard for?  Read to find out... Vanessa Fewings delivers.
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I have been a huge fan of Conn Iggulden's historical fiction since the Julius Caesar series.  He does it again in the first book of his new series.  Although I'm not terribly interested in the history of England, I got this book simply because it is Conn Iggulden - and of course I was NOT disappointed!!
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Not a book to read without starting the series from the beginning. Cherryh introduces a new species by the end of this one, whom I hope to meet again. Other favorite themes are here too: motivation, psychology, politics, human rifts, and curiosity about the Other. I have listened to the whole series, and this time was rereading visually. Worth a reread!
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In "Home are the Hunters", Ms. Furey continues with her characters from The Long Man, drawing you into yet another fascinating trip through post-WWII England filled with intrigue.  You'll find yourself on the edge of your seat in anticipation of what will happen next as you fly through the pages.  As with earlier books, the author has a wonderfully human touch in telling a story that everyone will enjoy.  Don't miss any of Pauline Furey's books!  They're extraordinary!
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This is the third story about life, love and the people of the charming small town of Wycliff. The latest novel of Bacons Wycliff series is full of lovely, upright, passionate and yes, also mean and greedy characters and the author excels again in making them feel very real! The story focuses on topics a lot of people worry about such as protecting the environment, the never ending greed of some people, the importance of honesty in politics and how to make ends meet, when you are not on the sunny side of life. She offers some refreshing and inventive solutions and does give her characters second chances, something I liked in particular. A great book about friendship, loyalty and love, written in good speed and a lot of fun to read! I grew even more attached to this fictive village and its inhabitants: great place, great people and great food!
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Ms. Muir pulls you in with her amazing writing style - this book is another great edition in Bellingwood.  I love meeting new members as Polly adds to her family!
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Arenson has done it again! The only time I put this book down was to reluctantly do chores. The story line is as enticing as his Earthrise series.
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Cherryh again shows her skills in world building, with astounding intricacy.  Her characters are not perfect heroes, but have all the flaws and insecurities of the rest of us.  Her plotting makes use of the  characters' quirks for development.  I wait the fourth book anxiously!
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You can not imagine how dearly I love the two main characters in this latest Bryant and May adventure!  As old as they are, they still have the "juice" to get out and out-think the peculiar criminal!  I love the slice of London history that Christopher offers us, and the significance of landmarks and neighborhoods.  When I read this latest romp with Bryant and May, I devoured it as quickly as I could.
Thank you, Christopher, for not letting your fan base down!
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Patti Larsen's characters are always entertaining and amazing and Aberdeen Hayle is truly one of my favorites! These three novels set in Victorian London are sure to entice and enthrall the young adult fantasy lover on your Holiday list!