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SO MUCH FUN!

Revisado: 12-13-20

I just finished this entire series to date, I’m equal parts bereft at having to wait for the next book and elated at discovering there are currently three more scheduled releases up to August next year. I normally shy away from mysteries that aren’t at least 7+ hours but honestly there are so many side stories and an intriguingly captivating cast of characters both the human and animal variety, all, makes this series a must! There are many characters of import, to name a few, there is Dorenes grandmother, Nan who resides in a retirement community, she and it’s members frequently play an integral role in providing answers which aid in solving each mystery. Nan is so full of surprises she puts any fairy godmother to shame! Dorene, our heroine has just shed herself of a very affluent lifestyle and an overbearing controlling husband. She has moved into Nan’s old home along with her Bassett hound Mugs and Nan’s Maine Coon cat named Goliath and very talkative Gray Parrot named Thaddeus, Dorene’s animal family uncover evidence add hijinks, hilarity and often protection while solving each mystery. Dorene is learning to live life on a budget and discovering many of her own hidden talents with the help of her male friend Mack and he is one of the many side stories. I thoroughly enjoyed each book they are, in a word, Fun! Each book in this series runs a consecutive time line where one book leave off the next one picks up, small story lines take root in one book and are picked up in the next or even the following. This series is so jammed packed, there is just no way to do it justice in a review. IMPORTANT...Start at book one ARSENIC in the AZALEAS this isn’t a series you can start in the middle, you will be totally lost. NOW for me, the wait begins LIFELESS in the LILIES 2-2-2021 kindle version, hopefully Audible won’t be too far behind.

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Magical Mysteries

Revisado: 07-29-20

I highly recommend this paranormal mystery with a unique perspective and a lot of fun. The “Who done it” aspect may be apparent early on, but the journey is well worth the credit. The real draw is the friendship between the three mature women each with their individual insecurities, their reckoning with midlife and their unexpected abilities. There are LOL moments, snarky retorts and mature humor that the midlife listeners will especially appreciate. There are teaser for coming books, but none that leave you unsatisfied when this story closes. The teasers serve only to makes the listeners eagerly anticipate coming books and adventures. The narrator is new to me and does a great job of bringing these characters to life. If you are lookin for a departure from total reality with a little mystery, midlife sisterhood, snarky repartee, throw in paranormal and character development this book absolutely should top your next listen!

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Magical Mysteries

Revisado: 07-29-20

I highly recommend this paranormal mystery with a unique perspective and a lot of fun. The “Who done it” aspect may be apparent early on, but the journey is well worth the credit. The real draw is the friendship between the three mature women each with their individual insecurities, their reckoning with midlife and their unexpected abilities. There are LOL moments, snarky retorts and mature humor that the midlife listeners will especially appreciate. There are teaser for coming books, but none that leave you unsatisfied when this story closes. The teasers serve only to makes the listeners eagerly anticipate coming books and adventures. The narrator is new to me and does a great job of bringing these characters to life. If you are lookin for a departure from total reality with a little mystery, midlife sisterhood, snarky repartee, throw in paranormal and character development this book absolutely should top your next listen!

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It is not the end!

Revisado: 03-22-17

Yes, there is a flavor of a finale, without giving anything away, you will realize with the new developments, the storyline has opened a whole new direction for our favorite characters. I did check on E J Copperman site to assure myself and discovered Berkeley publishing has decided not to renew this series but another publishing house has opted the series for at least 2 more books, hopefully many more. Yay, big sigh of releif. The next in the series currently scheduled for 2018.

I adore this series it's fun, with great repartee between the character. Equal parts mystery and fantasy, throw in some snark wonderfully portrayed by the talented Amanda Ronconi and you're in for a rollicking good time! The books are stand alone but if you want to thoroughly enjoy this series start at the beginning. If you love paranormal mysteries with humorous repartee this series is a must. Stop reading if you are sold. Not sold yet, consider this...after sustaining a bump on the head you can suddenly see and talk to ghosts, and these ghosts can contact other ghost, one of these books has John Lennon and "friends" jamming in your bed breakfast. One of the ghost isn't wild about how you are decorating your house and employs inventive way of expressing displeasure, one a frustrated detective knocked off on his very first case. If ever I need my "spirits" lifted l find myself frequently revisiting this favorite ghost series. Guaranteed fun!

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Laughed So Hard I Peed My Pants

Revisado: 04-28-16

Laughed so hard I peed my pants. Really!

I've been craving a new series so last week during the half price sale I purchased a couple of first of a series Mysteries, I ran across Double Whammy and was instantly hooked I immediately bought all 5 in the series. Last night while listening to the L and D portion in Double Knot (last of series to date) I laughed so hard, I peed my pants while rushing to the bathroom. I' m absolutely not kidding.


NO SPOILERS...


Who should buy this series... Anyone who loves Janet Evanovich and J. D. Robb. Loves rich unique characters (Bianca is one for the books.. don't worry she will grow on you, kind of like mold) The plotlines are equally unique and well crafted. Dina Perlman/Amber Benson are a geniuses, with superlative, spot on, comic timing, jump off the page character portrayal and my new favorites... think Susan Ericksen, Amanda Ronconi and Lorelei King. Teasers...The series includes Body Double, Egocentric Celebrity Airhead, Casino gambling with its glamour as well as its dark underbelly, murder, intrigue, mystery, just a touch of romance and pee your pants moments...The Davis Way Series is a hard act to follow and I'm having such difficulty finding another series that hooks me, I've decided on a re-listen of the entire series and I'm having just as much fun the second go around. IF... any of these points interest you...BUY THIS SERIES, YOU WON"T BE SORRY! Warning: stay close to a bathroom!

Couldn't change the Double Knot Review so I'll do it here... there are Two Narrators connected with this series both are equally superb. Dina Perlman and Amber Benson and I'll be honest it was Amber Benson that had me running to the bathroom. I'll be looking for other books narrated by Ms. Benson. I enjoyed both of these narrators each in their own right deserve high praise!

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Laughed So Hard I Peed My Pants!

Revisado: 04-28-16

Laughed so hard I peed my pants. Really!

I've been craving a new series so last week during the half price sale I purchased a couple of first of a series Mysteries, I ran across Double Whammy and was instantly hooked I immediately bought all 5 in the series. Last night while listening to the L and D portion in Double Knot (last of series to date) I laughed so hard, I peed my pants while rushing to the bathroom. I' m absolutely not kidding.


NO SPOILERS...


Who should buy this series... Anyone who loves Janet Evanovich and J. D. Robb. Loves rich unique characters (Bianca is one for the books.. don't worry she will grow on you, kind of like mold) The plotlines are equally unique and well crafted. Dina Perlman is a genius, with superlative, spot on, comic timing, jump off the page character portrayal and my new favorite... think Susan Ericksen, Amanda Ronconi and Lorelei King. Teasers...The series includes Body Double, Egocentric Celebrity Airhead, Casino gambling with its glamour as well as its dark underbelly, murder, intrigue, mystery, just a touch of romance and pee your pants moments...The Davis Way Series is a hard act to follow and I'm having such difficulty finding another series that hooks me, I've decided on a re-listen of the entire series and I'm having just as much fun the second go around. IF... any of these points interest you...BUY THIS SERIES, YOU WON"T BE SORRY! Warning: stay close to a bathroom!

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For Those Obsessed w/ In Death!

Revisado: 03-06-15

NO SPOILERS! NOT A REVIEW

SUGGESTIONS/THOUGHTS/INFO ABOUT THE IN DEATH SERIES


As stated above this IS NOT A REVIEW just some suggestion/ thoughts and hopefully some information you don't already know. I think most of us listeners don't use reviews to chose books for fear of the dreaded spoiler but more as a blog to impart our feelings about a listen. I don't "review" any book I wouldn't recommend (why waste the time) and all books I review get a 5 star rating because I rarely listen to a book that doesn't have a 4 star or more rating and in order to impact the rating scores it has to be a 5 stars. The In Death series ranks par excellence of all my listens, the team of Robb/Erickson is my measuring stick for all my Audible listens.

#1 Thoughts/Suggestion: Lets face it if you have listened to all of the In Death series you are as "Obsessed" with this series as I am. If you are late to this Party and thought you'd start here STOP...DON"T...Go back and read the first three: Naked In Death, Glory In Death and Immortals In Death they encompass the crux of the series. Peabody an integral character in the series doesn't even enter into the series until the end of Glory In Death so it is essential that those you recommend and those new to the series commit to the first three in the series before they begin this adventure and TO BEWARE this series is obsessional and addictive.

#2 Thoughts/Suggestion: listen to Festive I.D as part one and Obsession ID as part two, These two books together are a companion set with quite a bit of overlap into Obsession ID. By my calculation Obsession ID begins less than three days after the Festive ID murder plotline concludes the set run together beautifully. The two books together also include a role call of most of the characters we have encounter in the In Death series so far by either literary mention or cameo appearance. Jamie and Tito to name two of my favorites'... don't take my word for it, keep track while you listen...it's fun, like a trip down the In Death memory lane.

In conclusion there isn't a book in this series that I wouldn't recommend, a few include the warning 'bloody and cringe worthy' but all have 5 star ratings. In Death is for the most part is predicating upon all the unique characters, each character's evolvement (psychologically as well as professionally) and their interaction as lovers, friends and co-worker. I think this is why I love the parties the most because it affords the interactions of a wide range of characters in one arena. Bottom line... NO ONE... HANDS DOWN beats the team of Robb and Erickson

INFORMATION: (you may not know) This is information was obtained from a recent Nora Roberts/JD Robb News letter...Quoting Ms. Robb.... "I’m currently in the middle of the first of two In Death books for 2016. Dennis Mira figures in a good portion of the story, and I’m as in love with Mr. Mira as Eve is. No details on the 42nd full length In Death right now – after all, I still have to finish it! "(end quote) .

Did you know that In Death was originally slated to be a trilogy... Quoting Ms. Robb... "The In Deaths have gone from an experimental trilogy about an edgy loner of a murder cop, to a series of 40 books and 10 novellas." (end quote)... I shudder to think all the enjoyment. laughter and tears we would have all missed if she had stopped at three!

to quote again Ms. Robb...

"I have no plans to stop my twice-yearly visits to New York of the near future, and I hope you’ll continue to join in on the fun" (end quote)

Thank the Literary Gods!!!...

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The DREAM TEAM of MONING, GIGANTE AND ROSS

Revisado: 01-22-15

NO SPOILERS
This is a BURNED and FEVER SERIES REVIEW



If you think Burned is book 2 in the Dani O'Malley series you are only partially right, truth be told this is book 7 in "The Fever" series. You can read "Burned" if you have only read "Iced" however it is rather like mono sound compared to a room of surround sound at full volume the intensity of Burned is magnified a hundred fold if you read the entire series ...recently...for first time or again.

What makes Burned 5 stars Plus:

Burned answers some of the questions unanswered at the end of Shadow Fever. Ms. Monings genius is apparent in the clever manner we as listeners gain a "unique" insight into Dani, Barrons, Riodan and others of the Nine. The maturation of Dani and her backstory as well as her unexpected plot twist that is guaranteed to blindside you. The myriad of side stories in development in this epic saga as well as the cliffhanger that will leave you screaming NO! not yet I want more!... all are text book Ms, Moning.

The Audible Dream Team: Phil Gigante and Natalie Ross

Phil Gigante is Jericho Barrons I cannot emphasize this strongly enough it is actually painful to listen to the first three books in the Fever series without Mr. Gigante characterization of Barrons and others, I mean really, can you say testosterone!. Natalie Ross has nailed Mac and Dani as well as her other characterizations of sassy, snarky, steamy and the pure female evil ... I beg of you Audible please redo the first 3 books of the Fever series with this Dream Team....Please! The impact this male and female duo is brilliance personified.

Who should read Burned?

Anyone who is not offended by the f word it is used a lot! Anyone who has read and/or reread the first 6 books in this Fever Series, Burned more than Iced is greatly enhanced by a revisit to this complicated, brutal pre and post apocalyptic society of hero's and villain's. Anyone who enjoys character evolution, plot twist, turns and being totally blindsided by a plot 180, .Anyone who enjoys fantasy at it's finest, fairies, gods and goddesses, magic and super powers and... Monsters. Anyone who doesn't mind their sex read hot and spicy with just a little kink...well maybe a lot of kink.

The Fever Series Genre:

In no particular order of significance. It's Fantasy, Romance, Suspense, Mystery, Horror, Erotica.... It's a Wild Epic Ride! with STAY TUNED at the end of every sequel and the listener screaming NO.... F...!

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HIDDEN TREASURE ON PAR W/ "IN DEATH" SERIES

Revisado: 08-20-14

NO SPOILERS
NOTE: THIS IS A SERIES REVIEW NOT INDIVIDUAL BOOK!

I started reading the Sisterhood series years ago and stopped reading because my choice of genre changed. I recently decided to pick up the book where I left off as an audible read. I have now completed the entire series to date and have to give it my highest recommendation and to put Fern Michaels/Laural Merlington on par with the J. D. Robb/ Susan Ericksen Team


I've stated before I prefer to recommend series not individual books, this series is a Hidden Treasure!. I'm surprised at how few Audible readers have yet to discovered it. I know I'm going out on a limb to compare it favorably to J. D. Robbs and Susan Erickson "In Death" Series, but I feel I have good reason. The Sisterhood is rich with characters exquisitely portrayed by Laural Merlington on par with Susan Erickson (In Death) a very hard act to follow. The story premise: very bad people have escaped the long arm of the law and have "gotten away" with despicable crimes. The reappearing cast of damaged undeniably interesting and unique women with male counterparts equally unique and interesting, band together to see justice is served. It is vigilantism and these women are sometimes quite graphic in the mode chosen to exact revenge, but as they say, the punishment fits the crime. The main character Myra has untold wealth and her lover/main squeeze Charles is a "retired" MI5 agent who still has close ties to the Queen of England. They use their own "Control Center" to gather a "Sisterhood" of women, women picked because each has her own horrific backstory where justice has not been served. These women in subsequent books get to enact their own "justice" towards the perpetrator of the despicable crimes that has devastated and impacted their individual life's.


It sounds pretty heavy and there is drama! but the repartee between our ladies and men are laugh out loud sometimes hilarious fun. There is an element of fantasy, humor, romance/love and mystery/thriller in every book. Fern Michael's "The Sisterhood" has a rich tapestry of characters with storylines and characters that evolve throughout the series, unique plotlines and a bond of sisterhood that is enviable.. These elements and many more, lead me to give this series my highest recommendation... "Do Not Read Sisterhood, Listen to It" Laural Merlington adds a dimension by her imbued characterization of each man and women that can not be found in the reading. The last book to date in this series "Kiss and Tell" gives the boys in this series their own segue way into Ms. Michael's new miniseries "The Brotherhood" but I urge you to start at Sisterhood Number 1 "Weekend Warrior Revenge of the Sisterhood" special note first book is a little heavier being the purpose is heavily weighted in establishing the series plotlines but each book gets a little more humorous, wait till you meet Anne...what a hoot! .

"The Sisterhood" is an absolutely 'Must Have' in your collection particularly if you love J. D. Robbs "In Death" series. As with "In Death" each book has a multi-genre and unique plot line, the main character Myra is damaged with devastating back story, untold wealth at her disposal and a unrivaled drive for "justice" (just not the legal kind) Myra's lover Charles has spy skills and a control center akin to Rork's and lastly but definitely not least a plethora of delightful and humorous characters brought to life and exquisitely portrayed by the superb talents of Laural Merlington! Sound familiar...

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HIDDEN TREASURE ON PAR W/ "IN DEATH" SERIES

Revisado: 08-20-14

NO SPOILERS
NOTE: THIS IS A SERIES REVIEW NOT INDIVIDUAL BOOK!

I started reading the Sisterhood series years ago and stopped reading because my choice of genre changed. I recently decided to pick up the book where I left off as an audible read. I have now completed the entire series to date and have to give it my highest recommendation and to put Fern Michaels/Laural Merlington on par with the J. D. Robb/ Susan Ericksen Team


I've stated before I prefer to recommend series not individual books, this series is a Hidden Treasure!. I'm surprised at how few Audible readers have yet to discovered it. I know I'm going out on a limb to compare it favorably to J. D. Robbs and Susan Erickson "In Death" Series, but I feel I have good reason. The Sisterhood is rich with characters exquisitely portrayed by Laural Merlington on par with Susan Erickson (In Death) a very hard act to follow. The story premise: Very! bad people have escaped the long arm of the law and have "gotten away" with despicable crimes. The reappearing cast of damaged undeniably interesting and unique women with male counterparts equally unique and interesting, band together to see justice is served. It is vigilantism and these women are sometimes quite graphic in the mode chosen to exact revenge, but as they say, the punishment fits the crime. The main character Myra has untold wealth and her lover/main squeeze Charles is a "retired" MI5 agent who still has close ties to the Queen of England. They use their own "Control Center" to gather a "Sisterhood" of women, women picked because each has her own horrific backstory where justice has not been served. These women in subsequent books get to enact their own "justice" towards the perpetrator of the despicable crimes that has devastated and impacted their individual life's.


It sounds pretty heavy and there is drama! but the repartee between our ladies and men are laugh out loud sometimes hilarious fun. There is an element of fantasy, humor, romance/love and mystery/thriller in every book. Fern Michael's "The Sisterhood" has a rich tapestry of characters with storylines and characters that evolve throughout the series, unique plotlines and a bond of sisterhood that is enviable.. These elements and many more, lead me to give this series my highest recommendation... "Do Not Read Sisterhood, Listen to It" Laural Merlington adds a dimension by her imbued characterization of each man and women that can not be found in the reading. The last book to date in this series "Kiss and Tell" gives the boys in this series their own segue way into Ms. Michael's new miniseries "The Brotherhood" but I urge you to start at Sisterhood Number 1 "Weekend Warrior Revenge of the Sisterhood" special note first book is a little heavier being the purpose is heavily weighted in establishing the series plotlines but each book gets a little more humorous, wait till you meet Anne...what a hoot! .

"The Sisterhood" is an absolutely 'Must Have' in your collection particularly if you love J. D. Robbs "In Death" series. As with "In Death" each book has a multi-genre and unique plot line, the main character Myra is damaged with devastating back story, untold wealth at her disposal and a unrivaled drive for "justice" (just not the legal kind) Myra's lover Charles has spy skills and a control center akin to Rork's and lastly but definitely not least a plethora of delightful and humorous characters brought to life and exquisitely portrayed by the superb talents of Laural Merlington! Sound familiar...

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