A Sneak Peek

We have a surprise for our readers today. A sneak peek at the first three chapters of John Lescroart's The Ophelia Cut. We hope you enjoy it and we look forward to reviewing the whole book soon.



Read here what others are saying about the book, as well as a synopsis.

"Bristling with red-hot suspense, The Ophelia Cut is the roller-coaster ride of a lifetime...You'll love this book."

--Gayle Lynds, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Spies

 

Imagine this: You are a defense attorney and your hotheaded brother-in-law is suddenly under arrest for the murder of the man who raped his beautiful daughter, your niece. The evidence is damning, but he insists he's innocent. To make matters worse, this same brother-in-law of yours is an alcoholic who is in the process of falling off the wagon. He gets chatty when he drinks. And the things he knows about you and your closest colleagues would make life very unpleasant for all of you if they were revealed...

For the first time since 2009, John Lescroart's most popular protagonist returns in a masterful novel that bears all his signature elements: a cast of flesh-and-blood characters, morally complex situations with no easy answers, and--of course--relentless, nail-biting suspense that will leave you breathless.

"Smart, riveting, and utterly compelling, The Ophelia Cut has and an incredible cast of characters from whom you will not want to depart...hands-down the best legal thriller I have read in years and a perfect case study for why readers love the brilliant John Lescroart." --Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Black List

"Nothing short of magic, dark and delicious. The Ophelia Cut is the work of a master at the top of his game."--William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author ofTrickster's Point 

 John Lescroart is the author of more than twenty previous novels, including the New York Times bestsellers Damage, Treasure Hunt, and The 13th Juror. He lives in Northern California. 

Duplicity

Duplicity by: Nikki Jefford Book 2 of The Spellbound Trilogy

Read & Reviewed by: Cris

My Review: I gave this book 5 stars. I will read it again and recommend it to others. I got this book because I enjoyed the first one so much and wanted to know what was next for the characters. I was worried it might fall flat as many sequels do, but it exceeded my expectation and was great! All of the main characters from book one are discussed, and most gained more depth. This book had several twists some of them were unexpected. I found it to be another great read that I finished in one sitting by this author and am looking forward to the release of the trilogy finale next month. Also I would like to add if you read and enjoyed these books check out the author's website and read Montez the Magician, it gives you background story for Adrian, it might change your opinion on how you feel about him after reading it. 

Synopsis: Two Grays are Better than None

If Graylee Perez thought sharing a body with her twin sister was bad, dealing with a duplicate of herself is two times worse. Gray the second doesn’t seem to get that Lee’s boyfriend, Raj McKenna, is off limits. Then there’s the problem of Adrian Montez. He expects one of the Graylees to be his.

Nearly a year later, the council is on to them for past misdeeds; Lee, along with the rest of the coven, has lost control of her powers; and Gray is being stalked by what looks like the Grim Reaper.

If they work together, they may stand a chance of setting things right and making it out alive.

Coming soon: I am looking forward to reading and reviewing the following books: When She Was Wicked, Double Enchantment, The Prince, and India Fan. 
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Entangled

Entangled by: Nikki Jefford, Book 1 in The Spellbound Trilogy

Read & Reviewed by: Cris

My Review: I gave this book 4.5 stars. I would read it again and recommend it to others. I also plan on buying the sequel as soon as I am done with this post. I loved this book. It had relatable characters with the twist of many having magical talents. I found myself feeling sorry for Raj for how Gray misjudged him at first and angry at Charlene for how self-absorbed and recklessly wicked she was.  I read the whole thing in one sitting as I wanted to know how everything turned out, also why I am so interested in seeing how it continues on in the second installment. The only reason I dropped half of a star on the rating is I felt it a bit unrealistic that tragedy would happen to not only one but two teen girls especially from the same school and grade, without any further investigation or news interest into if there was foul play or if they were related. Other then that I found it well thought out and leaving enough end open to ensure people want to keep reading, while not leaving so much of a cliff hanger that it could still be enjoyed as a stand alone book.

Synopsis: Two months after dying, seventeen-year-old witch Graylee Perez wakes up in her twin sister Charlene’s body.

Until Gray finds a way back inside her own body, she’s stuck being Charlene every twenty-hour hours. Her sister has left precise instructions on how Gray should dress and behave. Looking like a prep isn’t half as bad as hanging out with Charlene’s snotty friends and gropey boyfriend.

The “normals” of McKinley High might be quick to write her behavior off as post-traumatic stress, but warlock Raj McKenna is the only person who suspects Gray has returned from the dead.

Now Gray has to solve the mystery of her death and resurrection and disentangle herself from Charlene’s body before she disappears for good.

The Fetish Box What Escapes

The Fetish Box What Escapes by: Nicole Camden Part 2 of The Fetish Box

Read & Reviewed by: Cris

My Review: I gave this book 3 stars, and wouldn't recommend to others, however will eventually try reading when the series is finished as a whole book. I felt this book was similar to the first one in lacking enough content to be considered a whole book. It was a bit easier to read, though only as a continuation of book one and even the chapters were numbered as though it was the same book. I found the characters actions unbelievable, theres no beleivability a girl would go through that much of her life as a virgin and then suddenly become a total trollop over night having sexual encounters with multiple men, separately, in the same night the supposed first time involving clamps. This book basically focus on several sexual encounters of the previously a virgin main character, Mary, and a break-in to the sex store she inhereted from her estranged mother. I would have been more impressed with this series if they had just been one book. 

Synopsis: The breathtaking second installment in the Fetish Box eBook series…open the box and see what escapes…Mary is surprised by the deep feelings that follow in the wake of her first sexual encounter, but fascination with her lover John doesn’t dim her desire for the unapologetically lusty Irish bar-owner, Max. Feeding one hunger has unleashed other needs, and Mary wants to experience everything her new life has to offer.

But Mary’s dark desires aren’t the only ones swirling in the depths of The Fetish Box, and violence erupts amid the passion. When one of the men is attacked and the people at The Box put in danger, Mary realizes that some desires are more dangerous than others…