en-US Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:46:44 -0700 60 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg Comment290051187 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:46:44 -0700 /topic/show/23114344-2025-series-group-read---nominations Jenny made a comment in the J.D. Robb group:

Sharon wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I like to nominate

1. -- Detective Ellie Reeves series -- by Rita Herron -- has 10 full-length books
2. -- Detective Josie Quinn series -- by [author:Lisa Regan|6443..."

Thank you, Sharon, for the update. ]]> Friend1421304402 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:20:14 -0700 Review7522641746 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 06:01:08 -0700 /review/show/7522641746 Jenny gave 5 stars to The Girl With No Name (Detective Josie Quinn, #2) by Lisa Regan
bookshelves: crime-mystery

The Girl With No Name is book two in the Detective Josie Quinn series by Lisa Regan. Chief of Police of Denton, Josie Quinn, caught a new case about a missing newborn baby and the attack on her mother. The only witness is a young woman seen running from the scene. However, when she found the witness at her fiancé's home, she did not remember what had happened. The deeper Detective Josie Quinn's investigation went, the more convinced she became that they were all linked to several murders in Denton. So, is the young woman with no name a victim, a killer or a witness to the murders? Readers of The Girl With No Name will continue to follow Detective Josie Quinn's investigation to discover what happens next.

The Girl With No Name is another excellent addition to this fantastic series by Lisa Regan. The more I read books in this series, the more I become engaged with the main characters and how they intertwine with the plots of Lisa Regan's books. I was not disappointed with reading The Girl With No Name. It helps me want to read more books in this series.

I love Lisa Regan's portrayal of her characters and how they intertwine throughout this book. The Girl With No Name is well-written and researched by Lisa Regan. I like Lisa Regan's description of the settings of The Girl With No Name, which allowed me to imagine being part of the book's plot.

I recommend this book. ]]> Review7522236729 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:45:07 -0700 /review/show/7522236729 Jenny gave 4 stars to Murder After Midnight (Northwest Cozy Mystery, #4) by Dianne Harman
bookshelves: cozy-mysteries
Murder After Midnight is book four in the Northwest Cozy Mystery series by Dianne Harman. DeeDee was happy that the Dana Donnelly New Year's Eve party she catered for was successful. However, the happiness did not last long when Dana Donnelly's body was found near her pool house. DeeDee started to get threatening letters from the murderer, who believed she had seen the killer. DeeDee thought she had no one to help her, but her sister was worried and contacted her ex-boyfriend, Jake. Jake was worried that DeeDee would not listen to him, so he contacted a friend, a retired enforcer for the local mafia, Al De Duca, to protect DeeDee. Will Al and Jake be able to keep DeeDee alive? Readers of Murder After Midnight will continue to follow Jake, Al, and DeeDee to discover what happens next.

At first, I was worried that I wouldn't enjoy reading this book because it was the first book I had read by Dianne Harker. However, my fear was unnecessary, as I was drawn to this lovely, cozy mystery from the very first page.

I love Dianne Harman's portrayal of her characters and the way they interact with each other throughout this book. Murder After Midnight was well-written and researched by Dianne Harman. I like Dianne Harman's description of the settings of Murder After Midnight, which complements the book's plot.

I recommend this book. ]]> Review7522020035 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 21:47:47 -0700 /review/show/7522020035 Jenny gave 5 stars to The Queen of Cozy Mountain (Cozy Mountain Mysteries #2) by Pamela Grandstaff
bookshelves: cozy-mysteries
The Queen of Cozy Mountain is book two by Pamela Grandstaff in the Cozy Mountain Mysteries. When Emma inherited a Victorian Mansion, she thought her life was going in the right direction. However, when everyone hears that the mansion will open as a bed and breakfast, they all ask her if they can rent a room. At first, she was delighted until strange things started to happen. Will Emma achieve her dream of a bed and breakfast in Cozy Mountain? The readers of The Queen of Cozy Mountain will continue to follow Emma to discover what happens.

The Queen of Cozy Mountain is the first book I read by Pamela Grandstaff, and I was engaged with the story and characters from the very first page. Reading this book, I began to understand the problems faced by people who come into money. Queen of Cozy Mountain also made me think about bullyness against employees and how it affects everyone.

I like Pamela Granstaff's description of the settings of Queen of Cozy Mountain, which allowed me to imagine being part of the book's plot. The Queen of Cozy Mountain was well-written and researched by Pamela Grandstaff. I love Pamela Granstaff's portrayal of her characters and how they intertwine throughout this book.

I recommend this book. ]]> Comment289942347 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 21:24:53 -0700 /topic/show/23088472-april-2025---monthly-challenge Jenny made a comment in the Fiction Fanatics group:

Thank you, Phrynne, Brenda and Karin. :) ]]> Review7521843579 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 20:10:57 -0700 /review/show/7521843579 Jenny gave 5 stars to Bedlam (Alexander Gregory Thrillers, #3) by L.J. Ross
bookshelves: crime-thriller
Ross. Dr Alexander Gregory attended an FBI conference with his friend, Professor Bill Douglas, at Quantico, where two FBI Agents asked Dr Gregory to go undercover at a local private psychiatric hospital to find their witness. Dr Alexander Gregory did say yes. However, it brought up unpleasant memories from his past that could impact his future. The readers of Bedlam will continue to follow Dr Alexander Gregory to see what happens.

I enjoy reading other books by L. J. Ross, so I decided to read Bedlam, the first book in the Alexander Gregory Thriller series. I am pleased that I did Bedlam. It was a fantastic book, and I engaged with the characters and the story from the first page. Reading Bedlam allowed me to think about how important it is for people who have a mental illness to have an aesthetic environment to heal.

I love L. J. Ross's portrayal of her characters and their interactions throughout this book. Bedlam is well-written and researched by L. J. Ross. I like L. J. Ross's description of the settings of Bedlam, which allowed me to imagine being part of the book's plot.

I recommend this book. ]]> Review7520086856 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 06:37:36 -0700 /review/show/7520086856 Jenny gave 4 stars to Dishonorable Hero: A Terlizzi Family Prequel (The Terlizzis) by Cora Kent
bookshelves: romance
Dishonorable Hero: A Terlizzi Family Prequel by Cora Kent. Luciano Terlizzi's brother made the mistake of getting on the wrong side of Giovanni Lucatello and accepted his brother's punishment. At the same time, Giovanni Lucatello's daughter Gianna started to resent her father's demanding and controlling behaviour towards her. Will Luciano and Gianna join together to escape the family? The readers of Dishonorable Hero will continue to follow Luciano and Gianna to discover what happened.

Dishonorable Hero is an enjoyable dark romance short story about family honour and betrayal. This book also allows readers to become familiar with the main characters before starting a new series by Cora Kent. Reading this book also prompted me to think about the dangers of children living in a controlling environment. Cora Kent does an excellent job of highlighting the beliefs of the Mafia family. I love Cora Kent's writing style, the way she portrayed her characters, and their interaction with each other throughout this book. Dishonorable Hero is well-written and researched by Cora Kent. I appreciate Cora Kent's description of the settings in Dishonourable Hero, which complements the book's plot.

Thank you to the author of my ARC in exchange for an honest review. I recommend this book. ]]> Comment289908269 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:07:47 -0700 /topic/show/23092825-buddy-picks-tbr-for-april-2025 Jenny made a comment in the A Stitcher's Book Club group:

Sharon wrote: "Tracey Allen wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Hi Tracey - unfortunately my library loan timed out before I finished The Bog Wife, and now there's a 9 week wait. I found it very interesting, so will definitel..."

Not to worry, Sharon. I nearly forgot to read my buddy's pick. Luckily, I was on holiday this week, so I was able to finish my book, Nightingale, a lovely book about the role of nurses in caring for soldiers during war. ]]> Review7517379787 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:12:18 -0700 /review/show/7517379787 Jenny gave 5 stars to GOLD! (The Kincaid Saga, #1) by Thomas Greenbank
bookshelves: family-saga, australian, australian-authors, historical-fiction
GOLD is book one in the Kincaid Saga by Thomas Greenbank. Malcolm Kincaid wanted money and power and did not care who he hurt on the way to achieve it. However, when his greed took over, he did not care that his mining practices poisoned the local community's water. Will this be the downfall of Malcolm Kincaid? The readers of GOLD will continue to follow Malcolm Kincaid to discover what happened.

I read Feargus, the second book in this series, and because I enjoyed it, I decided to read Gold, the first book in this series. I was pleased that I did because I engaged with the story and the characters from the first page. Gold taught me about Feargus 's children and how they continued their father's legacy. I enjoy how Thomas Greenbank highlighted the social issues in Australia during the period of this book. GOLD is an excellent family saga about jealousy, greed and murder. I love Thomas Greenbank's portrayal of his characters and their interaction with each other throughout this book. GOLD is well-written and researched by Thomas Greenbank. I like Thomas Greenbank's description of the settings of GOLD, which complements the book's plot.

I recommend this book. ]]>