As all of the books in this series, I loved it. Mary Anne is on vacation with the Pikes in Sea City. I think it would be so cool to go as a babysitter on vacation with a family.

This is a sitting on the edge of your seat mystery. Their is a serial killer who likes poetry. There are several cops that die from suicide, or they think. But when a dead cop's brother who happens to be a reporter, gets involved, the truth starts to comes out--but does it?

Classic Deleware, Sturgis story. The way that the two main characters are always bouncing all the different scenarios that could possibly happen off each other makes it very difficult to figure out who done it.

If the daughter from the movie Same Time Next Year grew up and became an author-she’d be the female character in this well written “more than a rom-com” story. Liked the movie, but the whole idea of the affair always bothered me as the father’s affair in this story was something that his daughter had to come to terms with after his death- marriage is complicated and messy and so is love and “happy for now” which can mean happy forever! Gus and January make this all work with their ideas of what is a happy ending.

4 stars for a solid addition to this excellent historical mystery series. It is set in London, January, 1814. Alexi Sauvage has introduced Hero Devlin to a 8 months pregnant wife of a recently impressed cooper. Her husband was snatched of the street by a Royal Navy press gang. She is desperate need of food and coal. Hero and her friend Alexi assist her in the successful birth of her child. They are returning to Hero's carriage when they stumble upon the body of a woman. Hero recognizes her as Jane Ambrose, piano teacher to Princess Charlotte, the Regent's daughter. She sends word to her husband, Sebastian St Cyr, Viscount Devlin. Sauvage has told Hero that the body was moved after death, due to the lack of blood from the wound. Devlin decides to investigate what was either a murder or manslaughter. However, the Palace does not want this classed as a murder, because it would embarrass the Royal family. The authorities announce that she died as a result of a fall, hitting her head. Devlin angers some powerful people by investigating and is attacked. He does solve the murder. There are many suspects with twists and turns in the plot. I was not sure of who the killer was until near the end. I like that the author incorporates the use of terms in use in 1814 London: Footpad=robber cutpurse=thief Description of Hero's clothes: "Unable to use her carriage in the snow-filled streets and scorning sedan chairs, she pulled on demi-broquins of fine morocco lined with fur, wrapped herself in a fur trimmed pelisse with a matching Swedish hat fastened up on one side, and walked." The author discusses the plight of the poor, compared with the rich and the inequities of limited suffrage, and limitations placed upon talented women in Regency Britain. I recommend that you read this series in order, as there are developments in Devlin's personal life throughout the series. See my review of book 1 What Angels Fear: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... I read this library book in 3 days.

4 stars for an engaging book about Dr. Siri Paiboun, retired chief coroner for Laos. This series is probably best read in order, but my library only has some of this series. In this book, #11 in the series, Siri and his friends solve three separate murders that have connections. The author is a British man who lives in Thailand. This book, like the others, provides some insight into Laotian culture with a bit of humor. Siri gets a plea from a Buddhist monk to help a fellow monk escape into Thailand. The monk was a guest in Siri's house, but has been mysteriously kidnapped. This quest sets off a chain of events, leading to a confrontation with the spirit world. If you don't like paranormal mysteries, you might not like this book. Two quotes: Author warning: "A mental health warning: Through necessity this edition is heavily spiced with supernatural elements. For those of you who prefer your mysteries dull and earthy, this is not the tome for you." "Siri put his hand to his chest where the white amulet hung from his neck. it was nothing elaborate: a hunk of white stone. But there was no question that, without it, he would have been long dead." This was a library book.

Another excellent book by Mary Kay Andrews! 2 thumbs up ????. Couldn't put it done.

A dystopian future where children are ceremoniously killed in the yearly games. Heroine Katniss is a smart, strong girl and the role model I always wanted growing up. This is a must read!

NYPD RED is an elite squad of the New York Police Dept. who's role is to investigate crimes perpetrated again the wealthiest of NYC In this volume a newlywed be socialite is kidnapped on her wedding day. Eventually ransom is demanded and the PD tries to find the perpetrator. A second line is wealthy women have jewelry stolen. Even though this was a good story I couldn't help but think I've read this before in a book by patterson. It could be this series has run its course.

This is not quite an erotic romance but more of a romance mixed with mystery. It has a good story line that diverts a couple times but does conclude all at the end.