June in Review
07/24/2023
73. Twisted by Laura Griffin (RS, WM/WW, cop/FBI agent, co-workers, age difference, past trauma: parental loss, child abuse)
Allison’s friends actually check on her!
Cw: serial killer, assault, guns, knives, grief, workaholism, mentions of rape, pedophilia, stalking.
74. Scorched by Laura Griffin (RS, WM/WW, SEAL/Bone expert, on-the-run & 2nd chance).
More girlfriends checking in…still weird little things getting dropped like her possessive assistant! Skimmed some of goose chase parts.
Cw: grief, abandonment, murder, terrorism.
75. Exposed by Laura Griffin ( RS, WM/WW, age difference, CSI photographer/FBI agent)
When she inadvertently photographs suspects in an abduction she gets caught up in much larger mystery.
CWs: torture, abduction, grief, workaholics, past trauma: death of child
76. Beyond Limits by Laura Griffin (RS, WM/WW, FBI agent/Navy SEAL)
Terrorist threats on US soil & long simmering attraction that can no longer be denied.
CWs: grief, guns, violence, references to torture, rape, beheading. Past trauma: loss of parent, assault.
77. Chick Magnet by Emma Barry ( WM/WW, contemporary, chicken influencer & vet).
I love the craft in Barry’s romances, the balance of lust, awkwardness, vulnerability & silliness. Just awesome sauce.
Cw: grief, depression, bullying, past trauma: gaslighting
78. Shadow Fall by Laura Griffin (RS, WM/WW, security consultant/ FBI agent, serial killer)
CWs: murder, racism, misogyny, references to child sexual abuse.
I really liked the dynamic between Reed and Laney, with her push/his immovable object dynamic
Interesting to read all these books back to back in an earlier book there was a set up scene with different LI
Brooke’s motivations made little sense at points but I really liked Sean/Brooke together.
Both need to overcome mistrust and wounds from disastrous past relationships.
THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING. So excited to as this author straight into autobuy category! Beautiful and engrossing!
Strong-silent type & chaotic talker collide and solve a series of murders, while he struggles to keep her alive.
Andrea's life is already in a tailspin when she learns her brother might be aiding a terrorist! Tied up to the Tracers
I've enjoyed Garwood's bananapants funny HRs, so I don't know why I waited to read her RS. Awkward/funny seduction, sexual tension up to 10, so much denial.
Bayou doctor saves burned-out atty & he is in the right place/right time to save her from coverup plot.
I had to skim most of this book. It was a mess and I’m not sure if I should keep trying these books. 2 out 3 have been meh!
Secret objects lost and found & relationships forged. Hints of House Party trope as most of the book is set on a transatlantic cruise ship.
Ooooh I love Murderbot already, so sympathetic and confused! Great audio narration too by Kevin R. Free.