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When it comes to books about crime and thrillers, there is none better than the books by J.D. Robb. I have been a fan of the In Death series for many years and while I cannot say I have read all 41 of the books, …
I have been enjoying the new Hot in Chicago series by Kate Meader and I was happy to get the next release to devour and review for you. If you haven’t checked out her books yet, you should! Playing with Fire By Kate Meader Series: …
There are a few things I look for when picking up a new read. One of my favorite themes to pick up has to do with military action, crime and suspense with a bit of romanctic twist included too. It makes for an interesting and exciting book. Author Laura Griffin is well known in this genre and I was looking forward to reading her newest release and share it with you today.
Shadow Fall by Laura Griffin
Series: Tracers (Book 9)
Publisher: Pocket Books (September 22, 2015)
ISBN-13: 978-1476779256
In the ninth romantic suspense novel in the New York Times bestselling Tracers series, author Laura Griffin brings back her elite cadre of forensic experts as they hunt down the most brutal serial killer yet.
Special Agent Tara Rushing arrives at a grisly murder scene and quickly discovers she’s got a serial killer on her hands. The killer is meticulous, making sure to wipe up even the smallest traces of evidence…but the Delphi Center experts are on the case.
The local sheriff has a suspect all picked out—ex-Marine and current security expert Liam Wolfe. Despite all her digging, Tara knows very little about Liam when she shows up at his sprawling Texas compound, which serves as headquarters for Wolfe Security, and she’s surprised by her intense physical reaction to him.
As she and Liam grow closer, Tara finds herself depending on his skills and expertise to help her track a killer. But when another body turns up, Tara must decide if she can trust the man who’s quickly stealing her heart.
My Thoughts: There is nothing like a strong alpha male who is not bad on the eyes and when we get to read about one in a Laura Griffin book, that makes it all the better! This book is the 9th in a series but each one is a stand alone, perfect for always being able to pick up one and devour.
Bringing Liam and Tara together was inevitable and the romantic aspect of this story was just a small portion of the whole book. i actually thought it could have been developed just a bit more. The main focus is the crime and the hunt for the killer. The story is intense at times with twists and turns that keep you on your toes. The ending is surprising and engrossing.
The author is a pro at creating hardworking, tough as nails characters with a bit of a cracking edge; just enough flaws to let in the self doubt, the uncomfortable with others feeling and the workaholic syndrome. This makes for an interesting read that is all encompassing and hard to put down.
Every Laura Griffin book I have read has been great, including Beyond Limits that came out earlier this year. Definitely an author to keep up with in the military, suspense genre.
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When you become a fan of a certain writing style or author, the anticipation revolving around a new release becomes a tough waiting game. Especially when you are waiting the release of a book in a series. For me, waiting for this book to come, …
Kyra Davis has become one author that I love to read. Her books are deep and emotional, not just for the characters but for the reader too. I read and reviewed this book a few months ago. Just One Lie by Kyra Davis Series: Just …
As adult coloring books continue to soar in popularity and top bestsellers lists, July’s New York Times T Magazine “Take Two” just recently featured one above the pack: OUTSIDE THE LINES, TOO: An Inspired and Inventive Coloring Book by Creative Masterminds (Perigee Trade; September 1, 2015).
OUTSIDE THE LINES, TOO follows 2013’s OUTSIDE THE LINES, the New York Times bestselling original collection of coloring book designs from some of modern art’s greatest talent, and both are curated by creative mastermind Souris Hong.
OUTSIDE THE LINES, TOO is a wild, crazy, fresh collection of line drawings from over 100 of the most cutting-edge and imaginative street artists, musicians, filmmakers, and visual artists in the world.
Lately my hubby has been having some health problems and we all know that stress can make those problems worse. He needed to keep his mind busy, relax and just chill out for a few weeks while he healed. After hearing all of the “rage” about adult coloring books he wanted to try one out for himself.
He received the OUTSIDE THE LINES, TOO ~ curated by Souris Hong. There are over 100+ fine line drawings from artists, graphic designers, illustrators, photographers, etc. within the pages of this adult coloring book.
This adult coloring book is beautiful! I’ve never seen one like this before. Inside you will find simple line drawings and then other more complex designs for you to color. Any or all of them can be turned into works of art for your walls!
Hubby does a LOT of coloring with the grand daughter so he was pretty excited to get started with his own coloring book. Just the other day I caught him laying on the floor coloring in his new book while Gia was on the floor coloring in hers. Awwww! A great way for him to spend some quality time one-on-one with her and do it in a nice & relaxing way.
While he is no master artist…he does love to lay on the floor and relax with his new adult coloring book. I am confident he will improve upon his artist skills (or lack-thereof) over the coming weeks! LOL
In our opinion, this is a fabulous adult coloring book! Hubby has about 9 pages done now and he is really enjoying it. If you need to de-stress and relax more…an adult coloring book can definitely help with that!
You can purchase the Outside the Lines, Too: An Inspired and Inventive Coloring Book by Creative Masterminds
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I love a great suspense novel and this new release I was able to review by Kim Harrison, author of over 45 books, is loaded with it. Futuristic, time travel, and science fiction all combine to create an impressive story that you do not want …
I am expecting my second child any day now. This pregnancy has been tough on me but I am pretty happy that the end is near. I am looking forward to meeting my baby boy and holding him in my arms for the first time. …