Higgins Doesn't Disappoint!
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This is such a sweet and funny story. Jack an Em are lovable, along with the entire Holland clan. I love this series!
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I downloaded it to my iPad while on vacation and found it an interesting read. I have not read Higgins before so have nothing to compare it to. I am also a pianist and classical music fan so that held my interest. It is a good quick read. Maybe not a great piece of literature but I could recommend it.
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Jack Higgins is a master of engrossing stories. His Sean Dillon series covers the adventures of a reformed IRA enforcer now working on the side of "good" for the British Government as part of the Prime Minister's "Private Army.". Dillon's stories often rely on the reader having some history of the complicated storylines and repeating characters of the series' later volumes, but this story from early in the series needs little explanation.

The plot for "Angel Of Death" revolves around a mysterious terrorist group that suddenly appears out of nowhere and begins murdering political and military persons on all sides of the Arab, Russian, and British international conflict. It is so crucial to the tension that I not reveal the amazing forces and twists that bring this new terrorist cell together (or are they really terrorists?) and the the process of unmasking and bringing them to book (sorry, old English term!)demonstrates the tenacity and brilliance that is the Sean Dillon Character.

I have read every one of Higgins' Dillon series since the 1990's and the Angel Of Death is by far the best of them!
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I have read more than 20 Jack Higgins novels and find them all enjoyable and well-written
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I've probably read every book Kristan Higgins has ever written and that should tell you I'm a fan, but I'm starting to feel it's time to move on from the Blue Heron series.  I'm ready to move somewhere else and meet some new families and friends.  Nevertheless, Higgins still manages to keep me interested in all her characters and it's good to finally get Connor O'Rourke to his HEA.  It certainly wasn't easy and, although I did sympathize with heroine Jessica Dunn and her hesitations about commitment, I sometimes felt almost as frustrated as Connor did.

Here's what I liked especially about this book:  Unlike many Higgins heroines, Jessica did not do anything cringe-worthy.  She is a self-sufficient woman, not one of those early Higgins heroines who has no self-esteem or self-control and ends up doing or saying or thinking really stupid things.  Granted those are usually funny things and entertain, but I prefer the lack of chuckles of this story that comes with a more mature woman as heroine.

Jessica has managed to make something of herself in spite of her past, growing up very poor, the child of two alcoholic parents and the sister of a younger brother born with fetal alcohol syndrome.  She had to mature early, was the caretaker of everyone in the family, and learned to rely on no-one and trust no-one but herself.  Then there's Connor.  He's a lovely, lovely hero.  Madly in love with Jessica since forever in spite of the wall she puts up between them, he never gives up and just keeps on loving her, even when she behaves as if she doesn't want him to.

So I should give this romance 4-5 stars because I appreciated the H and h and their love story.  But here's the problem:  Higgins made the book too long.  I found too much in it that doesn't need to be and that had my attention wandering and me looking ahead to see when things would get back on the romance track again.  For example, I would have cut out completely the unpleasant secondary character Marcy.  She wasn't necessary to the plot and she just annoyed me.  Another plot point that would have hit the cutting floor for me is Connor's venture into starting up a brewery.  Again, not necessary and just made me impatient for those scenes to be over with.

So, good romance, with some annoying subplots.  I know I can't give 4 or 5 stars to a book that often had me feeling impatient.  Too bad.  For me these were two of the most interesting Hs and hs that Higgins has come up with.
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I love these characters. Jessica and Connor have loved each other since they were twelve years old. Jessica doesn't want anyone to know about their relationship because her brother doesn't like Connor. The way Connor tries to be friends with Davey is poignant. I also loved the scene at the nursing home. Connor brought dignity to a situation that was out of control.
Kristan Higgins writes vivid, wonderful, quirky people. I love her ability to put at least one character in her books that you love to hate. In this case, I cheered when the truth of this person's deception came out. Kristan makes you laugh, cry, and not want her book to end.
A wonderful book that you won't want to put down.

Reviewed by Laura
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I have always enjoyed reading thrillers like this. Jack Higgins books never disappoint me. The plus is there are so many to choose from. I selected this when I saw it has the Brigadier in I enjoy the character quite a bit. This is my first with Simon Vaughn, I can't wait to read the next.
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George Higgins has been recommended to me as a very interesting and important author. Interesting because he writes almost exclusivly with dialog and inportant because he is a good story teller. I read this book in a short time and throughly agree with those who recommend his work.
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I have read ALL of the Dillon adventures and I find them all exillarating. Jakc Higgins captivates me with each story. I find myself putting everything else aside just to find out what happens next. Who is Dillon going to kill next? I can't wait for Mr. Higgin's next book, To the point I read the other 17 Dillon adventures over again. Mr. Higgins I don't belive can disappoint me. Once you read one its just like potato chips there is no such thing as just one, you gotta have more.
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REVIEWED BY KINDLE GAL (originally posted on Kindles & Wine Book Blog)

So, as is my usual way, I didn't read the blurb before reading the book, which made the first few chapters in this story rather surprising! I didn't expect to start in the present, then travel back in time 20 years earlier to that pivotal moment when Cupids bow struck, but I loved the way this story unfolded. Dont worry  I promise it isn't confusing at all. (Also, Id like to officially beg Higgins to write a YA romance!)

It was next to impossible to not love the hero, Connor. Even when I wanted to smack him upside the back of his headand make no mistake, I definitely did! he was lovable. He was so earnest and vulnerable because of his feelings for Jessica, and while it was difficult to see him flounder at times and get rejected, repeatedly, it somehow made their eventual happily-ever-after all the more rewarding.

Jessica Dunn  She was definitely not what Id expected after her brief appearances in earlier stories in the series. But ANYTHING FOR YOU was really her story, her romance, and as Higginss books tend to do, it gave me all the feels. Yes, the back and forth between her and Connor was a tad tiresome and things got repetitive, but overall, it worked. I did wish Jess had to fight harder for Connor at the end (I do love me a good grovel!), but as far as endings go, this was one of the more satisfying ones in the series for me.

Connor and Jess were secondary characters throughout the series, but ANYTHING FOR YOU could be read as a stand-alone story. The epilogue might not be as satisfying for a new-to-the-series reader, though. 

One more thing: I have a lot of respect for Higgins tackling some bigger issues in this story. She does a great job portraying certain aspects of alcoholism and cognitive disabilities and how they can affect families, all while keeping her trademark humor and heart ever-present. Such a gift!

BOTTOM LINE
ANYTHING FOR YOU was a great end to a fun series! It can be read as a stand-alone story, but like Connor and Jesss romance, its more rewarding if you start from the beginning. 

RATING: B+ (4 stars)

NOTE: I received a review copy of this title courtesy of the publisher via NetGalley.
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Another absolutely fantastic book featuring sean dillon the ex feared IRA gunman. As usual non stop action and intrigue. Dillon works for British in a highly covert status. I've read all of higgins books and I thoroughly enjoyed them all...you like Jason Bourne???? Try higgins you will love them!!
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I call this type of book "popcorn for the mind", a refreshing mental interlude between my reading of weightier tomes. It requires no mental effort, just page turning every minute or so, to race along with the  plot. It's not great literature, but I don't think Mr. Higgins intends it  to be, he simply wants to entertain his audience, and to me, that's what he  does! More of Dillon and Co., please!
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What a thrill to find this story. Ms Higgins took me on a glorious ride and left me wanting more. I know main characters are well written when I develop a crush on the hero. And I did! The content of the story was full of intrigue, suspense, and passion. I was on the edge of my seat, anxious and afraid to turn the page. Ms Higgins gave me the ending I was hoping for. Needless to say, I downloaded more of her books on audio as well as digital. I hope she's a fast writing, I can't wait to see where she'll take me next.
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Jack Higgins as the author say it all.
Read all of them and never disappointed.
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As an avid reader of the Higgins novels..only Higgins can weave the tales of suspense that keep you up late..unable to put it away. That irish rascal Sean Dillon always seems to find a way to put you on the edge, wondering will he or won't he come thru alive. For the new reader..be prepared to go on an adventure thru literature that will be unlike any other..Higgins novels read like motion pictures and are addictive..This ranks with his best..buy it
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Kristan Higgins is an auto-buy author for me, and this book is just proof as to why. Higgins delivers an emotional story wrapped in humor and small town charm. Higgins so successfully builds the world of small town Upstate NY, one can't help but want to move there. Her characters are realistic and relatable, the story detailed and enriched with memorable moments. Already bought the second book in the series!
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I enjoyed this story with surprise ending!  So much entertainment in a short book story.  Excellent for a trip and a real page turner.  Higgins does a great job of setting a scene & telling a story in minimum pages which works for me!