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Because my mojo is off, it took me about four times longer to read this book than usual. So while I definitely enjoyed the characters and the concept, I honestly can't tell you if the pacing was good or bad 😂 All in all, pretty typical romantic suspense from Roberts.

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I'm usually a pretty big fan of Roberts, but this one just didn't click for me. I didn't particularly care for either of the main characters (Abigail came through as an android and Brooks was so freaking pushy, especially in the beginning, at a level where I felt like he was mis-using his position as sheriff) and for a book where she's supposedly being hunted down by Russian mafia and the FBI, the action level was almost nonexistent.

A fun, lighthearted cozy mystery, featuring a snarky, spunky heroine. I easily figured out who was going to be murdered, and who the murderer was (which is unusual for me!) This was a perfect pick for the June #TitlesAndTunes prompt, #GuiltyPleasure . There was nothing “literary” about it, but it was a great read for a lazy summer afternoon.
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While I did enjoy this one enough to give it a solid Pick, there were also times that the characters frustrated me. I think my main issue is that both Harriet and Wyn were so obsessed about whether or not the other person's feelings were ever going to change. Both of them were constantly worrying about whether he would get tired of her, whether she would realize he wasn't good enough for her, whether she was forcing him to live someplace he ⬇

Okay, last review for now. This is Roberts's latest book, and I actually really enjoyed it a lot. It's not groundbreaking or trend-setting, but if you've enjoyed her other recent books, you'll probably like this one as well. It's romantic suspense light on the suspense, as it's really more about Morgan choosing to put her life back together after tragedy. I loved the way that reestablishing a relationship with her mom and grandma was such a ⬇

A team of 3 rather bumbling lawyers take on big pharma and their oh-so-competent corporate lawyers in an effort to win a big settlement and get rich. Lighthearted and funny, but also thought provoking. What is - and what should be - the role of lawsuits in today‘s society? Are lawyers more often a force for good - or bad - in the US? Would make a good book club choice.
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I enjoyed this one but I didn't LOVE it. Part of the problem was that Hannah drove me a little crazy - I have trouble relating to workaholic characters, like seriously, who gets this mad that they can't go to work!? I also never completely bought the whole “Hannah is a badass“ aspect. I get that this book takes place during a season of emotional turmoil in her life, but she was constantly doing things that didn't make sense given her job. ⬇

Isn't it annoying when the last 40 pages aggravate you so much that it brings down your overall feeling for the book?? This was a 4* read for me until the final misunderstanding, which left it as a borderline so-so. The main story employs a marriage of convenience, which is pretty much my favorite trope. Tessa and Leo are both likable characters, although I would have liked more from the supposed decades-long feud between their families. In the⬇️

I am on the struggle bus with time lately!! Not sure why things feels way busier the last couple of weeks. Partially it's the good weather - lots of outside stuff starting to happen. I just haven't been reading as much lately. So I was actually a little excited to take a car in for a tire rotation/balance because it meant some uninterrupted, guilt-free reading time!!! Unfortunately, I ended up really disliking this one but I was trapped with no⬇️

Fascinating story of an 1838 shipwreck, and the harrowing conditions faced by the survivors. Dual timelines: the shipwreck itself, and the present-day museum curator who is preparing an exhibition of the artifacts and dealing with a personal tragedy of her own. Based on the true story of the steamboat Pulaski, which sank in 1838 and was recently discovered off the coast of North Carolina. Haunting.
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