Book Beginnings and Friday56
Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your e-reader and share a non-spoiler sentence or two.
So this week I have two good books to spotlight. The first is a thriller by Steven James and the second is a sweet contemporary for when the thrill ride gets too much:
Every Wicked Man
About the book:
A criminal mastermind's chilling terrorist plot forces FBI Special Agent Patrick Bowers to the brink in the latest thriller from bestselling novelist Steven James.
When a senator's son takes his own life and posts the video live online, Agent Bowers is drawn into a complex web of lies that begins to threaten the people he loves the most. As he races to unravel the mystery behind the suicide and a centuries-old code that might help shed light on the case, he finds a dark pathway laced with twists and deadly secrets that touch a little too close to home.
A fast-paced, intelligent thriller, Every Wicked Man will have readers racing through the pages to its thundering conclusion
When a senator's son takes his own life and posts the video live online, Agent Bowers is drawn into a complex web of lies that begins to threaten the people he loves the most. As he races to unravel the mystery behind the suicide and a centuries-old code that might help shed light on the case, he finds a dark pathway laced with twists and deadly secrets that touch a little too close to home.
A fast-paced, intelligent thriller, Every Wicked Man will have readers racing through the pages to its thundering conclusion
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Book Beginnings
"Have the nightmares been getting worse?"
"Have the nightmares been getting worse?"
Friday 56 (56%)
However, I did take away a few of Vidocq's hints: Go where the criminals are, gain their confidence, and get them to respect you, to like you, even. Use subterfuge whenever necessary.
However, I did take away a few of Vidocq's hints: Go where the criminals are, gain their confidence, and get them to respect you, to like you, even. Use subterfuge whenever necessary.
My thoughts so far
I'm enjoying this thriller, which includes a few twisted serial killers.
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I'm enjoying this thriller, which includes a few twisted serial killers.
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Then Came You
About the book:
He’s in Deep Haven to relax.
Detective Daniel “Boone” Buckam is more than burned out. After fourteen stellar years on the job, one bad judgment call—and, fine, a whole lot of cynicism—has forced him into a mandatory vacation. If he can get his head on straight, there’s a job as Police Chief waiting for him back in his Minneapolis suburb.
But then he meets Vivien.
Actress Vivien Calhoun isn’t really a drama queen. Sure, she gets swept up in the emotions of life—but please, she’s an actress. Or, um, was until a stalker made her flee the bright lights of Broadway. Now, she’s passionate about directing her local theater production. But when she accidentally ropes an uptight police detective on vacation into her cast, she can’t help but wonder if he might be the leading man she’s always longed for.
Of course, she’s in trouble.
Boone can’t help but like Vivien. He might even have a type—vivacious and bubbly, with a penchant for attracting danger. He can smell trouble even if she can’t, and is pretty sure her stalker has hunted her all the way to Deep Haven. He’ll have to stay by her side—even if it means being in her silly play—to keep her safe. But Vivien is more than he expected as she helps him discover a part of him he’s locked away…the part that said he could never love again.
So much for relaxing.
It’s summertime in Deep Haven, and the fun is heating up in this laugh-out-loud, charming story.
He’s in Deep Haven to relax.
Detective Daniel “Boone” Buckam is more than burned out. After fourteen stellar years on the job, one bad judgment call—and, fine, a whole lot of cynicism—has forced him into a mandatory vacation. If he can get his head on straight, there’s a job as Police Chief waiting for him back in his Minneapolis suburb.
But then he meets Vivien.
Actress Vivien Calhoun isn’t really a drama queen. Sure, she gets swept up in the emotions of life—but please, she’s an actress. Or, um, was until a stalker made her flee the bright lights of Broadway. Now, she’s passionate about directing her local theater production. But when she accidentally ropes an uptight police detective on vacation into her cast, she can’t help but wonder if he might be the leading man she’s always longed for.
Of course, she’s in trouble.
Boone can’t help but like Vivien. He might even have a type—vivacious and bubbly, with a penchant for attracting danger. He can smell trouble even if she can’t, and is pretty sure her stalker has hunted her all the way to Deep Haven. He’ll have to stay by her side—even if it means being in her silly play—to keep her safe. But Vivien is more than he expected as she helps him discover a part of him he’s locked away…the part that said he could never love again.
So much for relaxing.
It’s summertime in Deep Haven, and the fun is heating up in this laugh-out-loud, charming story.
Detective Daniel “Boone” Buckam is more than burned out. After fourteen stellar years on the job, one bad judgment call—and, fine, a whole lot of cynicism—has forced him into a mandatory vacation. If he can get his head on straight, there’s a job as Police Chief waiting for him back in his Minneapolis suburb.
But then he meets Vivien.
Actress Vivien Calhoun isn’t really a drama queen. Sure, she gets swept up in the emotions of life—but please, she’s an actress. Or, um, was until a stalker made her flee the bright lights of Broadway. Now, she’s passionate about directing her local theater production. But when she accidentally ropes an uptight police detective on vacation into her cast, she can’t help but wonder if he might be the leading man she’s always longed for.
Of course, she’s in trouble.
Boone can’t help but like Vivien. He might even have a type—vivacious and bubbly, with a penchant for attracting danger. He can smell trouble even if she can’t, and is pretty sure her stalker has hunted her all the way to Deep Haven. He’ll have to stay by her side—even if it means being in her silly play—to keep her safe. But Vivien is more than he expected as she helps him discover a part of him he’s locked away…the part that said he could never love again.
So much for relaxing.
It’s summertime in Deep Haven, and the fun is heating up in this laugh-out-loud, charming story.
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Book Beginnings
Vivien Calhourn needed a man within the next five minutes.
Vivien Calhourn needed a man within the next five minutes.
Friday 56 (59%)
Boone glanced at Vivie, who was still laughing, and when she caught him looking, she winked. Adrian was wrong about Vivie being trouble.
Boone glanced at Vivie, who was still laughing, and when she caught him looking, she winked. Adrian was wrong about Vivie being trouble.
My thoughts so far
Oh, I'm enjoying this one. I've met Boone in a previous series: PJ Sugar. He was part of a love triangle and I wanted him to get the girl, but also didn't want him to get the girl. Looking forward to finishing this one over the weekend.
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Oh, I'm enjoying this one. I've met Boone in a previous series: PJ Sugar. He was part of a love triangle and I wanted him to get the girl, but also didn't want him to get the girl. Looking forward to finishing this one over the weekend.
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I always like to have something scary and something sweet going at the same time so I can hop back and forth when either gets too much! Then You Came does sound like a lovely read and I laughed at the opening, because sometimes that's how it is! I hope you have a lovely start to the weekend and do drop by my Friday post if you have the time! - Juli @ A Universe in Words
ReplyDeleteYes, me too! Especially because I only have time to read at night.
DeleteThis one sounds good! Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “THE THINGS WE CANNOT SAY”
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! Hope you had a great weekend.
DeleteBoth of these sound awesome! Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a great weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I had a lot of reading time so made a good dent in both :-)
DeleteThe first sounds quite intriguing, but I do love a sweet Susan May Warren read! :-) Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteSusan May Warren is one of the best!
DeleteIt's been ages since I've read James - really need to get back to him.
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