Julian of Macedon (Dark Hunters) by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Goodreads Author) Fantasy Lover

Julian of Macedon by Sherrilyn Kenyon
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

This is the same book as Fantasy Lover. Which I had read in 2008. When I first started reading it I didn't realize I had actually read it before, as I am used to stories being partially told in someone else's book, for example Kyrian is mentioned in this book. And this is being marketed as a NEW book, as well as originally being published with a different title. But the more I read the more I was convinced I had actually read the book. Since I blog about the books I have read as well as review here I searched the blog for Julian of Macedon and came up with the info about Fantasy Lover. So I am feeling slightly ripped off. If you haven't read Fantasy Lover then you'll enjoy the book and it's well worth the read. If you have read Fantasy Lover then it's the same book and you can skip it.

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You Betrayed Me: A Riveting and Suspenseful Psychological Thriller by Lisa Jackson (Goodreads Author)

You Betrayed Me: A Riveting and Suspenseful Psychological Thriller by Lisa Jackson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Really thinking it's time the Cahill family disappeared. This time the action revolves around James Cahill. James is in a coma when his girlfriend Megan disappeared, and even after he awakens he has amnesia about that night. Meanwhile the police suspect he may have played a role in Megan's disappearance even though he was unconscious.

Suspects :
Rebecca- Megan's sister she was dating James before her sister lied to him and seduced him. Now she is back supposedly to find her sister but she still has a thing for James and it's definitely reciprocated.

Sophia/Julia - James' new girlfriend that he just hadn't gotten around to telling Megan about. They were fighting about Sophia the night Megan disappeared.

Other women James has been involved with (it's a long list)

Add in weird cop who keeps stealing items and distracts from the story. I could have done without him. And you have a very messy plot. Eventually when a reporter is killed the police start to figure out that the Cahill connection might play a role, especially when one of the hairs taken from James' bed proves to be from a close relative (Poor James didn't have a clue he was sleeping with his cousins) But it's actually Rebecca playing detective and James following up on a lead a detective he hired gave him who find Megan's body and stop Julia/Sophia in their tracks.

Sophia while imprisoned was still pg with twins at the end of the story so I suspect she Cahill saga will continue, with the next generation.

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Master Bedroom Closet Imporvements & Laundry Room Update

 

The Master Bedroom Closet is so much better with the improvements Bo Made. And I am making more use of the top shelf. 

I got several nice totes at Marshall's when they opened back up. I am able to store some of my seasonal clothes in them. Right now they have my shorts in them.

I got this lovely shawl last year for Mother's Day so I was happy to get it out for the cooler weather. See the butterflies in the pattern. My daughter in-law Katie is a very gifted crocheter. 

I also found this laundry basket. I am really enjoying it as it takes up less room then the plastic one I had, looks nicer and holds just as much clothing.

I am also liking the shelves Bo added to our closet.

Thick as Thieves by Sandra Brown (Goodreads Author)

Thick as Thieves by Sandra Brown
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

When Arden returns home to have her baby, a secret that has been kept for decades begins to unravel and the innocent Arden is at the center of it all.

Really don't understand why we had the pregnancy and miscarriage at the beginning of the book. It was unnecessary and lent nothing to the plot. Also it seems a bit unbelievable that Lisa never spent any of the money. Exactly how were her and Arden surviving when they first left town. Although I think it does lend credence to her Father's death being an accident.

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No Gravestone Unturned: (Cobble Cove, #5)

No Gravestone Unturned: by Debbie De Louise
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I won this book as part of the Cool Cats and Feline Fantasies Grand Prize.

I loved the cats. This is the first book I read in the series so I wasn't familiar with the backstory of some of the characters and not really interested in what Halloween Costume they were going to wear. To me it had a really slow start, Noah's body isn’t discovered until chapter 11 –so to be honest I was a little bored until then. I am used to much faster paced mysteries where the body is usually discovered in the first chapter or at least by the second.

I did enjoy hearing about the old town legend, and it was neat how the legend actually had a part in the murder. Once the murder happened I did enjoy the puzzle of who killed Noah and why. And while I did suspect the killer was George, I couldn't guess his accomplice.

I enjoyed reading about Sneaky, Kittykai and Salem and I loved the fact that Bradley adopted a cat at the end of the book. If you want a feel good book, a murder with no gore (Noah was hit over the head with a shovel) and a mostly happy ending this books for you.

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The Deal of a Lifetime by Fredrik Backman (Goodreads Author)

The Deal of a Lifetime by Fredrik Backman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Since this is a very short story you didn't have as much character development as you do in his novels but he managed to say a lot in less than 65 pages as a lot of the pages had pictures on them.

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All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda (Goodreads Author)

All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I have to be honest I wouldn't have read this if it hadn't been a book club selection.

Nic returns home and another girl disappears this time it's their neighbor Annalise Carter who was dating Nic's ex boyfriend. Inevitably her disappearance reminds everyone of the disappearance of Nic's best friend Corine 10 years ago, especially as Annalise left a voice mail with the police stating she has info about Corine's disappearance. When the police start questioning Nic's Father who is suffering from dementia Nic calls her fiancee (Everette) who is a hotshot attorney. But riddles from her Father soon have Nic questioning exactly what happened the night of the fair when Corine disappeared. Nic makes a desperate gamble to protect her family and reclaim the life she lost 10 years ago.

1. Nic returns to Cooley Ridge to help her brother Daniel with their Father who has dementia. They are planning to fix up the family home to sell, but in order to do so they have to get guardianship of their Father who refuses to sell the house, even though his money has run out.

2. The Monster in the woods is all of them at various times. It's the secrets and lies that have bound them together and kept them apart.

3. I hate books when the story is told in reverse especially when the author flips between past and present. I found it disorienting and irritating and it really interferes with my enjoyment of the book.

4. At various times they were all bad and made poor choices.

5. Daniel, Patrick and Tyler all made the choices they did to protect Nic out of their love for her and to some extent Patrick made the choice he did out of guilt over being a bad Father. Nic made the choices she did out of self preservation. Annalise is a greedy bitch and Laura just wants to protect her family, especially the husband she loves and the Father of her unborn baby (Daniel). In the end Daniel, Tyler and Nic will make the choices they do to protect Patrick from his choice and to protect Laura from her actions.

6. I think Corrine was responsible for the accident as she deliberately stepped in front of the truck. But those involved in the cover up were wrong.

7. I never though Laura would be Annalise's killer. I wasn't surprised that Corrine wad dead, but was surprised that it was really an accident. A lot of heartbreak could have been avoided if they had just told the truth from the beginning.

8. To some extent I do agree with Nic.

9. No I didn't like this book, mainly because how events were told out of order.

10. I haven't read any other books by Megan Miranda and if this is her usual writing style I wouldn't read anymore of her work.

11. This compares poorly to other mysteries I have read.
Mysteries I recommend:
Lee Child's Reacher series.
Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
A Time for Mercy John Grisham
Dan Brown
J. D. Robb "In Death" series
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett


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The Power of Self Care/Self Love: A Physical Therapists Guide to Evolving Into Your Higher Self

The Power of Self Care/Self Love: A Physical Therapists Guide to Evolving Into Your Higher Self by Jackie Castro-Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amazing book full of good advice and inspiration.

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The Forgotten Kingdom (The Lost Queen Trilogy, #2)

The Forgotten Kingdom by Signe Pike
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow!!! It picks up where The Lost Queen left off and it told from Lailoken (Merlin), Languoreth and Angharad's POV

I'll start with Angharad. Believing that her Father would make arrangements for her safety Lailoken didn't send her away with the other women and children. Unfortunately something happened to the messengers that were sent to arrange for her release, we never find out who killed them as we know the Dragon Warriors (who were blamed for it) didn't. Eira (Lailoken's wife) waited to make sure she was safe and when she came to the hut tried to get her to safety. Unfortunately they were captured by Gwrgi realizing that he plans to rape Angharad Eira helps her escape. When she arrives in Strathclyde on a slave cart Languoreth is able to rescue her.

Meanwhile Angharad finds shelter with Brother Thomas trying to help her reach her Father (Rhydderch) they are captured. Angharad eventually arrives at the home of her great grandmother Eachna (high priestess at Fortingall). Eachna supposedly releases Brother Thomas (we really don't know what happened to him) and sends word to Angharad's parents about her whereabouts. Years later we discover that she never sent word to them and that they believe Angharad to be dead. When Angharad finds out about Eachna's deceit she travels with Ariane (priestess at the Orcades and former teacher of Languoreth) to the Orcades where she becomes a priestess and treats Artur when he arrives on the island wounded. When Artur reveals he knows Lailoken she sends a message to her Uncle). Later she will have a vision of a battle and will ask Muirenn (chieftain of Dun Deagh) and Talorcan to raise an army and accompany her home. Muirenn, Talorcan, Angharad and Ariane will arrive in time to help defeat the Angles.

The majority of the Dragon Warrior's died when Rhydderch attacked them. Diarmid, Fendwin and Maelgwn (now the Pendragon) are among the few survivors who along with Lailoken taken shelter with Archer in the Caledonian Wood. Lailoken discovers the secret of the God of the Falls and arranges to teach Wisdom Keepers there. Once Tutgual dies and Rhydderch is named King he makes arrangements to have Lailoken pardoned (along with the other Dragon Warriors) and named as his counselor unfortunately he is forced to also name Mungo as co counsel. Upon learning that her enemy Mungo will be returning to court Languoreth makes arrangements to have someone spy on him (I believe it may be Brother Thomas).

Languoreth becomes Queen.

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Hindsight (Kendra Michaels, #7)

<Hindsight by Iris Johansen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brilliantly written as always. Kendra returns home under duress only to find herself thrown into an investigation revolving around the school for the blind she attended as a child. Now Kendra has to stay alive long enough to discover why the staff at the school have become targets of a paid killer and convince Olivia that Harley should be her dog or at least that she should be his person.

I love Harley and am glad he has been added to the characters. He makes a charming new addition. I look forward to reading more about him in future books.

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