Midnight in Austenland



MIDNIGHT IN AUSTENLAND

by

SHANNON HALE

If you are looking for a bit of a flashback to the days of Jane Austen with a bit of mystery added in, then this book is for you! I admit I am a big, big Jane Austen fan, and I do read all books I can get my hands on dealing with this subject but I really think you will like this book. It kept me going to the very end. I found it to be an easy read that flowed very naturally and it was very enjoyable! I really liked this book!

Our lead character in this book, Charlotte Kinder finds herself badly needing a vacation. ( I just love the name Charlotte, it has an old timey feel to it!) She has to deal with an ex-husband, his new wife, and of course her own 2 children who at times seem to dislike her intensely. Charlotte decides to leave the U.S. on an adventure to Austenland. She arrives in England at Pembrook Park Manor and immerses herself into the Jane Austen era.  Of course, it doesn't hurt that there are some very handsome actors there who give the guests just a touch of romance, Jane Austen style. There are other guests there as well and before you know it, they are embroiled in "Bloody Murder"! This book takes you from parlour games to ancient ruins and tales of murder along with a bit of romance! So, will Charlotte find an escape and love in Austenland?

You'll have to read it to find out! Don't miss out on this book, it's a good read!  Till next time!

HAPPY READING!

Crystal Gardens

CRYSTAL GARDENS by Amanda Quick

Evangeline Ames is a novelist and a professional companion. She has rented a cottage in a small country town in order to recooperate from an attack on her life. Her small cottage is located next to an area of paranormal energy called Crystal Gardens. Evangeline diverts herself by sneaking into these gardens to explore. She finds them fascinating!

Once again Evangeline is attacked while at the cottage. She flees to Crystal Gardens to outrun the villian and finds herself face to face with the owner of Crystal Gardens, Lucas Sebastian. He is more than eager to help this lady in distress.  Who is chasing Evangeline and why has she been attacked twice?

Crystal Gardens and Lucas Sebastian's family have been a hot topic around the town of Little Dixby. People sense that there is something very unusual about these gardens and the experiements Lucas' uncle did on them. Add a rumour of ancient buried treasure into the mix and you have a story of mystery, love and strange  botanical plants that like to eat whatever and whomever they can get their vines into. The plants have gotten quite worse over the years and it seems as if some paranormal energy is helping them to thrive.

Can Evangeline and Lucas find the source of energy that feeds these plants and can they save Evangeline from these men who are trying to kill her? I hope you will enjoy this book as much as I did. I found it quite entertaining and I think you will too.

Happy Reading!

What Doesn't Kill You



WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU by Iris Johanesn

We were all introduced to this main character Catherin Ling in the Eve Duncan novels by author Iris Johansen. But here she has a book all of her own. CIA Agent Catherine Ling is thrown into danger and mayhem in this new book and only time will tell if she can survive this round of dangerous criminals.  This is a personal mission for Catherine, a very personal mission. Her friend and mentor Hu Chang is in deep trouble and Catherine has to find a way to rescue him. Hu Chang likes to delve into herbs and plants and discovers a formula that is much sought after not only by the CIA, but also by some very dangerous people who only want to use his formula to kill!  And they will do everything they can to make sure that they get it, including kidnapping Hu Chang! Now Catherine must do everything in her power to get Hu Chang out of this tangled web hi finds himself in.  Things get really complicated when Catherine's own son Luke, goes missing and is kidnapped. But where is Hu Chang and who has taken Luke?

Here comes John Gallo riding to the rescue! Most of us remember John Gallo as the father of Eve Duncans's daughter Bonnie. But as you know, whenever John and Catherine get together, sparks fly high!  I really enjoyed this novel as it takes us into the underworld in the streets of China.  As I was reading I found this a difficult book to put down.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.  Till next time!

Happy Reading!