Audio Book Review: One Good Deed by David Baldacci

One Good Deed by David Baldacci
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Published: July 2019

Aloysius Archer has just been released from prison for a crime he didn't commit. When he has to do his probation in Poca City, he's in for a lot more than he bargained for. Rules, a job, women, the list is endless. When the guy he took a job from ends up dead, Archer is the number one suspect. He'll do whatever he can not to go back to prison an innocent man. Set in 1949, Archer is a veteran of World War II and he is just trying to find his way in this world. Will Poca City be a stepping stone or a stopping point?

I really enjoy listening to David Baldacci's books. Even though historical fiction isn't one of my favorite genres, this book drew me in from the beginning. I had to see what was going to happen with Archer and how he was going to get himself out of the situations he got in to.

Women is what always seems to get Archer in trouble and Poca City has a couple of women who will leave him on his toes.


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Review: The Red Lotus by Chris Bohjalian

The Red Lotus by Chris Bohjalian
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Published: March 2020
 

Alexis and Austin both work at a hospital in New York City, but in different departments. So it's interesting that they meet in the Emergency Room where Alexis works when Austin is injured at a bar. Their romance is quick and the next thing you know, they are on a bike tour in Vietnam to visit the places where Austin's father fought and his uncle died. But when Austin is killed in an accident, it brings up a lot of questions for Alexis about the real reason they were in Vietnam. Alexis is determined to find out what happened to Austin, but will she loose her own life in the process?

Thank you to NetGalley and Doubleday Books for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I had no idea the turns this book would take. From the outside, Austin seems like your typical guy who likes to bike. But there is a secret he is hiding, one that no one about. This secret can kill hundreds, thousands, even millions of people, especially if it gets into the wrong hands. Alexis is a strong determined person, refusing to let Austin's death go without further investigation. It leads to a cross continent search for the truth and a way to end something tragic.

I really enjoy Chris Bohjalian's books. They take you on a journey that you aren't expecting. I wasn't sure where this story was going to go, but I enjoyed the ride. It goes to show you that you have to be careful out here with the people you are dating.


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Review: The Redwood Con by Reagan Keeter

The Redwood Con by Reagan Keeter

My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Published: May 2020

When Liam Parker doesn't initially see the texts from his girlfriend, Elise, since he is at a place where he can't answer his phone. We he finally seems them, and tries to call her, he finds it strange that she isn't answering. He rushes to her house to find her dead from an apparent suicide. This doesn't seem like something she would do. The police don't believe that it is a suicide either and all evidence points to Liam as the number one suspect. Will he be able to clear his name or will he go down for a crime he didn't commit.

Thanks to Reagan Keeter and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This title hooked me from the beginning. I had to know what was going to happen next. I didn't know what to expect from this book. I didn't know if Liam Parker was a reliable character or not, but I was on his side. When the secret is revealed, I couldn't believe it.

Can you imagine being wanted for a crime you didn't commit? Too many times in life this happens. Liam Parker was determined not to let that happen to him. He was going to find out who was behind all of this even if it meant that he would put his own life in danger in order to do so. When his children are brought into the equation, it makes things even more difficult to deal with and to understand.

Reagan Keeter is a new to me author, but I will definitely be on the lookout for more of his books.

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Review: Verity by Colleen Hoover

Verity by Colleen Hoover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Published: December 2018
 

When Lowen Ashleigh is chosen to finish writing two book in a series for author Verity Crawford, she's not sure why. But the offer couldn't have come at a better time since Lowen is broke and about to be evicted. The Crawford family has experienced an unprecedented amount of tragedy in the past few months with the loss of two children and Verity's accident. Will Lowen's presence make things easier on this family or are there secrets that Verity is hiding? Will the secrets come to light or be hidden forever.

This is quite a change from Colleen Hoover's typical books. She usually writes romance, but this book, even though it has some romantic elements, is pure thriller. I had heard so many different things about this book, I couldn't wait to read it and I wasn't disappointed one bit. It held my attention from start to finish.

Lowen Ashleigh is an author and she has written a few things, but not enough to make a living. She is working on a new novel when she is approached by Verity Crawford's publication company to finish her series, since she's been in an accident and can't. Lowen is invited to stay at the Crawford home with the family in order to do the research she needs to do to finish the books. But things in this house aren't as everyone claims them to be. When Lowen finds an autobiography that Verity has been working on, it will reveal things no one could imagine. Lowen is torn about whether or not to share this information with Verity's husband. Will this information destroy a family that is already broken or will Lowen lose her position as the ghost writer?

This is an excellent book that I will recommend to everyone.


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Audio Book Review: I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh

I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Published: May 2016
 

 
Jacob and his mother are walking home one day when he is struck and killed by a hit and run driver. The police have no idea how to find the person behind the accident and Jacob's mother can't just sit by while nothing is being done. After the accident, Jenna decides to move away from the area after this tragedy. The police are on a nearly impossible mission to find a child killer. Told from the perspective of the police and Jenna, finding the killer is of utmost importance.

I listened to this book as part of book pal read. At first the story started off slowly and I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out. Then there was a twist in the story that I didn't see coming. Clare Mackintosh writes stories that leave you on the edge of your seat, wondering what is going to happen next.

I can't imagine what I would do if one of my children was hit by a car. Not only that, but finding out that the person who did it didn't even stop or anything to see if everyone was alright. I don't know what I would do, probably go crazy.

It's hard to review this book without giving away too much. You just have to read it.


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