Not One Clue

Title:   Not One Clue

Author: Lois Greiman

Series: Number 6

Type of book: Romantic Mystery and Suspense

Why did I read it? I have read all six of these and would read more if they existed.

How did I read it?:  Kindle eReader

Level of captivity: Had to read this one completely straight through

Scale of Fun

(1-5, 1 = not so much, 5 = so much fun I want more.)        4.8

Insomnia Scale

(1-5, 1=can stop reading and go to sleep at the proper bed time, 5=can’t sleep ‘til I am finished)                                                                             4.8

What I got from the book: Reading through this series featuring a Psychologist and a LAPD cop was like reading through five novels of foreplay before finally getting some satisfaction of a sort. Witty banter and SAT worthy vocabulary abound throughout all of the Christina McMullen series. None of them turns out the way you think they will, but they always make sense at the end. I do expect to have more of Christy and Jack in the future. If you like the fun and adventure of Evanovich’s novels you will want to give These a read while waiting for the next Plum adventure.
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What Looks Like Crazy, Nutcase, High Anxiety

Title:   What Looks Like Crazy, Nutcase, High Anxiety

Author: Charlotte Hughes

Series: 1, 2 and 3

Type of book: Romantic Humor

Why did I read it? This genre is a favorite and the descriptions promised funny and a little romantic.

How did I read it?:  On my Kindle eReader

Level of captivity: All three were easy to keep going right from the start. Fortunately, for me the books are short enough to complete in a day, as they are hard to put down.

Scale of Fun

(1-5, 1=not so much,  5=so much fun I want more.)           4.3

Insomnia Scale

(1-5, 1=can stop reading and go to sleep at the proper bed time, 5=can’t sleep ‘til I am finished)                                                                             4.7

What I got from the book: Told in first person, I again enjoyed the inner-workings of the protagonist’s thought processes as she dealt with her everyday world. She has the almost expected slightly functional family issues and borderline neurosis as most of my heroes do. Our lead character is a psychologist and has a parade of delightful and some less than delightful clients. I also am happy to feel the author has not finished with this character so I am looking forward to maybe at least one or two more books to read in the future.

Unzipped

Title:   Unzipped

Author: Lois Greiman

Series: first in 6

Type of book: Romantic murder mystery and humor

Why did I read it? Like the genre, liked the description in Kindle bookstore

How did I read it?:  Kindle eReader

Level of captivity: Hooked by the end of the first chapter

Scale of Fun

(1-5, 1=not so much, 5=so much fun I want more.)            4.2

Insomnia Scale

(1-5, 1=can stop reading and go to sleep at the proper bed time, 5=can’t sleep ‘til I am finished)                                                                             4.5

What I got from the book: I like the protagonist here, Christy McMullen, as a doctor of Psychology. She has a new twist on the feminine way of thinking and the author’s first person story telling had me giggling a lot throughout this book. I was very pleased that I did not guess the murderer until revealed. I love the unexpected ending and this one has it. Have fun reading this one. I hope to get to the second book really soon.
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Good in Bed

Good in BedThen Came You: A Novel

Title:   Good in Bed

Author: Jennifer Weiner

Series: No but there is a sequel

Type of book: Romantic Humor, Drama

Why did I read it? Like the description when I came across the title

How did I read it?:  Kindle eReader

Level of captivity:   At about the forth chapter I felt the desire to stay with it until completed.

Scale of Fun

(1-5, 1=not so much,  5=so much fun I want more.)           3.9

Insomnia Scale

(1-5, 1=can stop reading and go to sleep at the proper bed time, 5=can’t sleep ‘til I am finished)                                                                             3.0

What I got from the book: The main character in this book, Cannie Shapiro (okay a really weird name), is a very real average woman and she has similar feelings and concerns that I suspect are real to all women at least in our culture. Even though the story takes place in the 90s her thoughts and feelings and reactions to her events are as real now as they might have been then. I laughed and cried with Cannie as she told her story. As is my favorite type of narrative, this is written in first person from Cannie’s view. It is easy to read as her story unfolds through her eyes and as a woman, it’s easy to feel like you are in her shoes. At the end there is an interview with the author and it is worth the time to read as well.

The Bitch-Proof Suit

Title:   The Bitch-Proof Suit

Author: De-Ann Black

Series: no

Type of book: Romantic comedy

Why did I read it? I found it when searching the Kindle Store and I could not resist the title.

How did I read it:  On my Kindle.

Level of captivity: This one was a very quick read and I finished it with few breaks

Scale of Fun (1-5 1=not so much, 5=so much fun I want more.)       4

What I got from the book: This is the ultimate chic book novel. It is short and sweet and full of laughs and confusion. This is told in first person and the character Blue has a very different take on her world. The title sucked me in and the story kept me going. This is great book for traveling cross-country by air. It gives a good feeling by the time the story gets to the conclusion and you should be at your destination by then.
The BITCH-PROOF SUIT (Romantic Comedy)

Be Careful What You Wish For

Title:   Be Careful What You Wish For

Author: Sibel Hodge

Series: Second in the series

Type of book: Romantic mystery adventure

Why did I read it?  I wanted more after reading the first novel in this series

How did I read it:  On my Kindle.

Level of captivity: I read this one nearly straight through. Had to finish before I could sleep last night.

Scale of Fun (1-5 1=not so much, 5=so much fun I want more.)       4.2

What I got from the book: Amber Fox’s decision making process is fully revealed in this first person telling of her latest case to its resolution. I was not a bit disappointed in how everything works out and look forward to another novel about her and her cohorts. I had fun joining along as she worked through twists and turns in an unfamiliar industry to solve her case. As heroines go, she is capable and strong even when confronted with icky situations. Just don’t throw a spider on her………

Two for the Dough

Title:   Two for the Dough

Author: Janet Evanovich

Series: Second in the series

Type of book: Romantic mystery adventure comedy

Why did I read it?  I wanted more after reading the first novel in this series

How did I read it:  On my Kindle.

Level of captivity: I read this one nearly straight through. I could not stop ‘til I got to the conclusion.

Scale of Fun (1-5 1=not so much, 5=so much fun I want more.)       4.5

What I got from the book: This second installment of the adventures of Stephanie Plum finds her still a bit running on tenacity rather than skill and is after a new quarry. She is still trying to come to terms with feelings and instinct verses brain. As always told in first person by Stephanie herself we get a delightful inside view of the workings of her thought processes as she figures out what she really wants and if she should actually have it. Full of laugh out loud moments you will not be able to stop reading until you are done. Fortunately there are more of these to move onto and they do not disappoint.
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The Fashion Police

Title:   The Fashion Police

Author: Sibel Hodge

Series: First in the series

Type of book: Romantic mystery adventure comedy

Why did I read it?  Found when searching the Kindle Store.

How did I read it:  On my Kindle.

Level of captivity: I took a little longer to warm up to this one but was delighted by the middle and cannot wait to start reading the next book in this set.

Scale of Fun (1-5 1=not so much, 5=so much fun I want more.)       3.9

What I got from the book: Our protagonist Amber Fox is a thirty something ex-cop with serious romance issues and dilemmas. She is smarter and more attractive than she thinks, but she still manages to be good at what she does and gets the scoop in the end.  With creative tenacity she foils the thugs who are after her and saves the day. I have promised never to give spoilers in any of my reviews and I will not here. I also promise that if you stick with this book you will enjoy it and look forward to more. So I say go for it!

One For the Money

Title:   One for the Money

Author: Janet Evanovich

Series: First in the series

Type of book: Romantic mystery adventure comedy

Why did I read it?  Recommended by friends.

How did I read it:  On my Kindle.

Level of captivity: I was captured within a few page turns and could not put it down until I finished it.

Scale of Fun (1-5 1=not so much, 5=so much fun I want more.)       4.5

What I got from the book: This first book in a series of books featuring Stephanie Plum captivated me from the start. I tend to enjoy first person storytelling and this was definitely told well from the viewpoint of Stephanie as she fumbled and mangled her way into a new career. She finds romance confusing and as I was reading I could easily see her confusion as she worked out her dilemmas and felt as if I was her going through everything. This is definitely a Chic book and definitely a high recommend on my list of reading.

My Kindle Addiction

I admit it. I am addicted to reading on my Kindle every available moment I have. For financial reasons we have shut down the cable TV service keeping only the internet and so now I have a lot more time for reading. Problem is, I seem to get started on a book and if I get past the first couple of chapters I can't stop for much of anything until the end of the book. Even eating and snacking take a back seat and if any of you know me that's a really big deal. Another lovely convenience is that when i finish a book all I have to do is download another one and start again. And I read series of books.

So here's the deal. I am going to tell you all about what books I have read but I promise not give away any spoilers. I have a wide variety of interests and I hope you will find some of the books I have read recently enjoyable as I do.